Summary of Contents for Minuteman Mirage M220028K17X
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M220028K17X Parts and Instruction Manual - Mirage 27” Propane Burnisher...
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IMPORTANT MACHINE INFORMATION DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________________________________________ PURCHASED FROM: __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ CITY: ____________________________STATE:_____________________ZIP:____________ PHONE: __________________________ CONTACT: ________________________________ MACHINE MODEL #:___________________ SERIAL #:_______________________________ ENGINE MODEL #:_______________________ SERIAL #:_____________________________ OWNERS INFORMATION NAME: ___________________________BUSINESS NAME: __________________________ PHONE #:________________________EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________ Parts and Instruction Manual - Mirage 27” Propane Burnisher Page I...
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of propane powered floor burnishers. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Minuteman machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel. Damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 27” Mirage Propane Burnisher PART NUMBER M220028K17X PAD SIZE 27” (68cm) ENGINE 18hp EnviroGard Kawasaki 603cc V-Twin Propane Engine CATALYTIC MUFFLER Standard EMISSION SHUTDOWN Optional CLUTCH Optional PAD SPEED 1800rpm PROPANE CYLINDER 20lb. (9.1kg) Capacity, 80% Safety Fill Vertical Vapor Cylinder SAFETY FUEL LOCKOFF Standard LOW OIL SHUTDOWN...
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DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your MINUTEMAN machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d.) DANGER: Propane is highly flammable. If you smell propane gas, shut off the machine and move it outside. Determine the source of the leak before using it again. NEVER vent propane gas inside a building. It is UNLAWFUL to store a propane bottle inside a building.
Table of Contents Important Machine Information Introduction Specifications Operator Safety Information Table of Contents How to Operate the Machine Maintenance and Adjustments Machine Troubleshooting Propane Engine Introduction Propane Safety Information Refilling & Storing Propane Cylinders Engine Emissions and CO Safety Maintenance &...
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Floor Care Machine Introduction MINUTEMAN Propane Burnishers are best defined as ultra-high speed buffers with the staying power to produce superior high gloss floor surfaces. Upon contact with the floor, the burnisher should always be kept moving. The speed at which you walk will determine the results obtained.
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Starting the Engine: 1. Propane powered engines are designed to be started in the IDLE throttle position. This creates the vacuum necessary to open the lock-off valve inside the regulator. Actuation of the throttle lever will keep the lock-off valve from opening and the engine from getting propane so the engine will not start.
General Machine Maintenance and Adjustments 1. Pad replacement. Tilt the machine back on its rear bumper to reach the pad centering device. Turn the outer ring counterclockwise to remove it. Remove the old pad. Install the new pad by carefully centering it against the "harpoon hook"...
Machine Troubleshooting When troubles occur, be sure to check simple causes which at first may seem too obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by fuel starvation due to an empty propane cylinder or an unopened service valve.
PROPANE POWERED ENGINE SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATORS MANUAL INTRODUCTION HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL The following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions: DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements found on this engine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to.
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DANGER: Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Always wear hearing protection while using this engine. Injury to the eyes and/or body can occur if protective clothing and/or equipment is not worn while using this engine.
PROPANE SAFETY INFORMATION Facts about LP Gas Propane As a fuel, Propane gas is unmatched for both safety and dependability; it has been used as a domestic household fuel for over half a century, and for over thirty years as an internal combustion engine fuel. Propane is a highly flammable fuel that is contained under pressure as a liquid.
REFILLING & STORING PROPANE CYLINDERS The NFPA Technical Committee prohibits the storage of such containers in buildings. There are few exceptions to this rule. In other words, propane cylinders should NOT be stored in buildings used by the public or frequented by anyone passing through or who is working in the building.
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WORK PLACE/INDUSTRY GUIDELINES FOR CO EXPOSURE LIMITS Limits for permissible exposure to CO vary substantially from region to region, City, State, and Industry requirements should be consulted prior to use of any equipment. The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for CO is 50 ppm, as an 8-hour time-weighted-average (TWA), This is computed by making measurements at intervals over 8 hours, then adding the sums of the concentrations and the intervals, and dividing by 8 hours, For example: Time...
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METHODS TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF CO POISONING FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS Air Exchange and CO Diffusion - CO does not mix with air on its own. Air currents can stir the CO and dilute the concentration values by mixing it with the available air. When using equipment over a large area in a short time stirring occurs as you walk.
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The direct reading instruments are frequently equipped with audio and/or visual alarms and may be used for area and/or personal exposure monitoring. Some have microprocessors and memory for storing CO concentration readings taken during the day. It is significant to note that some of the devices mentioned for workplace CO monitoring are not capable of monitoring TWAs, and not all are equipped with alarms.
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8 Hour Time Weighted Average (OSHA Method) 1.5% CO 500,000cf Hours of Operation TWA (OSHA Method) 0 Change/hr 1/2 Change/hr 1 Change/hr 2 change/hr Based on the CO production rates shown above the TWA would be exceeded in a 100 x 500 x 10 foot (empty) space after 6 hours with 2 air changes per hour.
MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE The proper maintenance of your propane powered engine is vital to safe operation. LPG engines are dependent on engine tune up, and air filter replacement. CO concentration (production) increases significantly when the air to propane ratio becomes propane rich. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule for the engine found in the engine operator/owner manual as well as the maintenance and adjustments schedule found in the engine operator/owner manual that was supplied with the equipment.
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MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION To protect the environment in which we will live, the manufacturer has incorporated (1) crankcase emission and (2) exhaust emission control systems (EM) in compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board. Crankcase Emission Control System.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Note: When trouble occurs be sure to check for simple causes, which at first may seem too obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by propane starvation due to an empty propane cylinder or an unopened service valve. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION...