Patriot Pathfinder 1000S Owner's Manual

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Patriot Pathfinder
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Nurse Trailer
Owner's Manual
Manufactured by
Minden Machine Shop Inc.
1302 K Road
Minden NE 68959
308-832-0220

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  • Page 1 Patriot Pathfinder Nurse Trailer Owner’s Manual Manufactured by Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden NE 68959 308-832-0220...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Topic Page Number Introduction Safety and Operation Rules Transporting Troubleshooting Storage Trailer Decals Attaching Front Hitch Machine Measurements Dimensions Lubrication Parts Diagrams Warranty Pathfinder V2024.01...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Purpose: The Patriot Pathfinder nurse tank trailer serves as a bulk liquid delivery system for your planter or other bulk liquid application systems. Features: Frame – Rugged built and designed to cradle tank. Telescoping tongue - A telescoping tongue that allows easy hook up.
  • Page 4: Safety And Operation Rules

    We wrote this manual to help you understand safe operating procedures for Patriot Pathfinder Trailers. We want you as our partner in safety. A copy of this manual should be available to all persons who may operate this machine.
  • Page 5 Read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Anyone who will operate or work around a Patriot Pathfinder Trailer shall first read this manual! This manual is to be delivered with the equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of equipment.
  • Page 6: Safety Overview

    YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Patriot Pathfinder Trailer. YOU must ensure that you and anyone who will operate, maintain, or work around the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer must be familiar with the operating, maintenance, and safety information contained in the manual. This manual will take you step by step through your working day and alert you to all good safety practices while operating the trailer.
  • Page 7: Safety Procedures

    Operation of this Patriot Pathfinder Trailer shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around a Patriot Pathfinder Trailer must use good common sense. In order to be qualified, they must also know and meet all other requirements, such as Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 18 may operate power machinery.
  • Page 8: Safety Decals

    Before filling/using the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer, a designated work area should be established. The work area should be a perimeter in which no persons should be allowed that are not directly involved in the operation of the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer. Also, all persons in the work area must have read and understood this manual. WARNING RULES FOR SAFE WORK AREA Under no circumstances should persons not involved in the operation be allowed to trespass into the work area.
  • Page 9: Operating Procedures

    Before transporting the Patriot Pathfinder, the trailer must be put into transport mode. Failure to put the Pathfinder trailer into transport mode will result in loss of control of trailer resulting in injury or death. Do not transport Patriot Pathfinder Trailer at speeds in excess of 25 MPH and comply with your state and local regulations governing marking, towing and maximum width.
  • Page 10: Highway And Transport Operations

    HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Pathfinder Trailer must be put correctly into transport mode before operating on a public roadway. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
  • Page 11 Transport Mode and Field Mode Pathfinder Trailer Spring Pin Transport Mode Connecting tube is shortened by sliding The connecting bar is attached to the rear axle and the it in. Spring pin main frame of the Pathfinder Trailer to hold the rear will hold it in place.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Optional Equipment A plumbing kit can be purchased with the Pathfinder Trailer. However, Patriot Equipment realizes that each end user will plumb the Pathfinder Trailer in the way that works best for their individual operation. Be sure to route the hoses out of the way and have them secured properly.
  • Page 13 Pathfinder Trailer Decals TS2003 TS2017 TS2012 TS2004 TS2013 TS2001 White Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 308-832-0220 Pathfinder V2024.01...
  • Page 14 Pathfinder Trailer Decals TS7000 TS7001 TS7003 TS7004 Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 308-832-0220 P65 California Pathfinder V2024.01...
  • Page 15 Pathfinder Decal Placement Parts List PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER PF-1600 1600 Gallon Pathfinder Assembly TS2001 White Patriot Decal 20" TS2004 Patriot Decal 8" TS7004 General Caution TS7001 Hitch Capacity TS7003 Cam Lock 1600 Gallon Pathfinder used to display decals. TS7000 Max.
  • Page 16 Hitch raised in the vertical Spring leg placed here position DETAIL C Attaching Pin Retaining bolt and nut To attach the front hitch to the Pathfinder Trailer, the hitch will have to be raised in the vertical position. Be sure to use a lifting source that is rated for the weight and have it properly secured so that it doesn't fall.
  • Page 17: Machine Measurements

    Machine Measurements Pathfinder V2024.01...
  • Page 18 285" 118" 27" 1320 Gallon This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 19: Lubrication And Maintenance

    Lubrication and Maintenance Warning! For economical and efficient operation of your Patriot Pathfinder Trailer, maintain regular and correct lubrication. Neglect leads to reduced efficiency, excessive wear and needless down time. Grease Pivot Plate Oil Steering Joint Weekly Daily 3 Positions...
  • Page 20 Torque Data for Standard Nuts, Bolts, and Capscrews Tighten all bolts to torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with some grade bolt. Note: Unless otherwise specified, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment. Bolt Torque for Standard Bolts Grade 2 Grade 5...
  • Page 21: Parts Diagrams

    Parts Diagrams Pathfinder V2024.01...
  • Page 22 Pathfinder Axle Spacer Kits Pathfinder Axle Axle Spindle Weldment Axle Spacer 8 Bolt Spacers Fasteners - 8 Bolt Extensions Length Row Spacing Part Number Wheel Base Quantity Description Part Number No Spacer Standard Axle 30" 120" B3/4x2.5 3/4" Hex Bolt x 2-1/2" Narrow Tire Spacer PF-CP-A012 W3/4L...
  • Page 23 Pathfinder Hub and Spindle Parts Stud Seal Inner Bearing Outer Bearing Inner Race Outer Race Pathfinder Hubs Parts List Inner Outer Replacement Model Inner Race Outer Race Seal Hub Nut Bearing Bearing Stud SPD803-5 SPD803-6 SPD803-7 SPD803-8 SPD803-4 SPD803-1 PFT-1000 N803 SPD803-3 SPD803-9...
  • Page 24 PF-1000 Part List DETAIL B DETAIL C DETAIL D This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment DETAIL A property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be DETAIL E 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 25 12 W5/8L Lock Washer W1/2L Lock Washer This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment N1/2N Hex Nut "1/2'' UNC property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights B3/8x4.0...
  • Page 26 DETAIL B 23.1-23.7 96 108 This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights DETAIL D...
  • Page 27 Nylock Nut N1/2NYL Nylock Nut This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 28 2040 Pathfinder DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL D 69-69.4 DETAIL C DETAIL F Minden Machine Shop Inc. DETAIL E 1302 K Road Minden, NE 308-832-0220 Pathfinder V2024.01...
  • Page 29 PF-2040 Parts List PF-2040 Parts List PART PART ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER PF-CP-A007 Front Fifth Wheel W3/8F Plain Washer Adjustable B3/4x2.5 Hex Bolt PF-CP-A021 Tongue Reciever W3/4L Lock Washer Weldment 3 1-2 N3/4N Hex Nut "3/4'' UNC PFT4012 UHMW Axle Pad PFT4011 Clevis Pins and Cotter...
  • Page 30 15.1-15.7 DETAIL D DETAIL G This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights DETAIL F...
  • Page 31 Lock Washer B5/16x1.5 Hex Bolt This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 32 DETAIL C DETAIL D 52.2 or 52.3 This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be DETAIL E 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 33 Hex Bolt This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Plain Washer W1/2F Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 34 51, 51.1, 51.2, 51.3 This drawing, and the information hereon, are the DETAIL F Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights...
  • Page 35 Lock Washer SP4003 RIGHT HAND RAMP SPRING This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 36 DETAIL D DETAIL B DETAIL A This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights...
  • Page 37 Tongue Extension 3 inch Hex Bolt B5/16x1.5 This drawing, and the information hereon, are the Patriot Equipment property of Minden Machine Shop Inc., and may be 1302 K Road Minden, NE used only as authorized by us. Unpublished - All rights 308-832-0220 reserved under the copyright laws.
  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    Minden Machine Shop Inc LIMITED WARRANTY Minden Machine Shop Inc warrants all products manufactured by it to be free of defect in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This Minden Machine Shop Inc. warranty does not cover: Parts and accessories supplied by Minden Machine Shop Inc.
  • Page 39: Warranty Registration

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION To register equipment, or file a claim, copy and paste the words on this page into an email or word document, fill out the appropriate information completely, and email it to larry@mindenmachine.com with the subject as EQUIPMENT WARRANTY, or fill it out and fax it to 308-832-1340.
  • Page 40 CLAIM FILE Defect: Pathfinder V2024.01...

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