MK-3000 SERIES www.mkdiamond.com CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR’S MANUAL Revision 300 05.2014 Manual Part No. 166447-OM Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This parts list MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
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Operated correctly, your MK-3000 Series should provide you with years of service. In order to help you, we have included this manual. This owners manual contains information necessary to operate and maintain this machine safely and correctly.
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. Safety warnings and guidelines do not by themselves eliminate danger.
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MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ALWAYS wear approved respiratory, head, ear and eye protection when operating this machine. ACCIDENTAL STARTS! Before starting the engine/motor, be sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position to pre- vent accidental starting. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position before performing any service operation.
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MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY USE PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may be caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair cover- ing to contain long hair. SECURE WORK Clamps or a vise should be used to hold work whenever practical.
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MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using a power tool, check for damaged parts. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it would operate properly and perform its intended function. Always check moving parts for proper alignment or binding.
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY SILICA DUST WARNING Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis.
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY SAW BLADE SAFETY For complete safety information, refer to ANSI Safety Code B7.1 available through the American National Standards Institute. WARNING Diamond Blades improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American National Standards Institute Safety Code B7.1 and Occupational Safety and Health Act covering Speed, Safety Guards, Flanges, Mounting Procedures, General Operating Rules, Handling, Storage and General Machine Conditions.
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MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY Never try to stop a moving blade with your hands. DO NOT cut dry with blades marked "WET". If the blade makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrate excessively, switch the saw of immediately and disconnect it from the power source. Investigate the cause and remedy the problem before restarting the saw.
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY GAS ENGINE SAFETY Gasoline models are shipped from the factory dry, meaning without fuel or oil. Both must be added before equipment can be used. Check the engine Manufacturer Owner's Manual for instructions on fueling, break-in, servicing and proper engine care and use.
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY OPERATION & SAFETY DECALS The MK-3000 is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figure 1) provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be ob- tained by calling (800) 262-1575.
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY DECALS SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Decal C Decal B Decal D Decal E Decal J Decal I Decal G Decal H Decal D Decal F Decal A Fig. 2 MK-3000 Safety Decal Locations Decal Location Description Machine Front...
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY DECALS CONSOLE DECAL LOCATIONS Decal A Decal C Decal B Fig. 3 MK-3000 Console Decal Locations Decal Location Description Console Top Instrument Label Console Left Console Label Left Console Right Console Label Right...
MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY LABELS CONSOLE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Fig. 4 MK-3000 Console Controls Object Name Function Fuel Tank Fill Fill the fuel tank at this location. Choke Use when cold starting. Engine Throttle Controls engine speed. Oil Pressure Light Indicates low oil pressure when illuminated.
MK-3000 SERIES SAW FEATURES SAW FEATURES The MK-3000 Heavy-Duty Concrete Saw has been engineered for operator convenience, improved ac- cessibility for maintenance and better control during operations. The MK-3000 has been designed for both front and rear pivoting and has easily removable rear and side panels to provide easy accessibil- ity for maintenance.
MK-3000 SERIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Model MK-3020S MK-3020V MK-3020K Engine Subaru (Gas) Vanguard (Gas) Kohler (Gas) Power EH99 V-Twin 40 hp V-Twin Big Block OHV 35 hp Command Pro CH980 38 hp Blade Capacity 20” 20” 20” Depth of Cut 7-1/2”...
MK-3000 SERIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BLADE SPEED WARNING Do not exceed blade shaft speed shown. Excessive blade speed could result in blade failure and seri- ous personal injury. BLADE SPEED (FPM) BLADE SHAFT GUARD SIzE SPEED* Size 16” 8,000 20” 18”...
MK-3000 SERIES INSPECTION & START-UP PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST WARNING Before leaving our factory, every machine is thoroughly tested. Follow instructions strictly and your machine will give you long service in normal operating conditions. Before starting up the machine, make sure you read this entire Operation Manual and are familiar with the operation of the machine.
MK-3000 SERIES OPERATION NOTICE Before mounting the blade, machine should be turned “OFF”. Clean the blade collars and stub shaft. BLADE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove Blade Guard. A. Unscrew the hose fitting to disconnect hose (Figure 6). B. Hold the Blade Guard by the handle (Figure 7). Release the inner latch.
MK-3000 SERIES OPERATION BLADE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 6. Tighten the arbor bolt (Figure 12). 7. Install the blade guard in place. Make sure that the guard locks in place and connect the hose (Figure 13). Fig. 13 Install Blade Guard Fig.
MK-3000 SERIES OPERATION STARTING ENGINE NOTICE Read the engine instructions manual before starting. WARNING Be sure blade is unobstructed and not resting on ground. WARNING Be sure hands and feet are clear of blade. 1. Check engine oil. Add oil if low.
MK-3000 SERIES OPERATION SAW GUIDE ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING This operation is performed with the engine “OFF”! The front and rear pointers are set in line at the factory. However, the pointers should be checked for proper alignment with the blade after every use. The following are the procedures for aligning the pointers with the blade, with the engine shut off.
MK-3000 SERIES OPERATION MANEUVERNG THE SAW WARNING The blade is spinning whenever the saw is running. Raise the blade as high as possible when ma- neuvering so that the blade will not strike the pavement. DRY CUTTING Dry cutting blades have been specially designed for use with concrete saws. Ensure that the blade you are using is clearly marked for dry cutting.
MK-3000 SERIES OPERATION WATER HOOK UP Prior to starting the engine, you should hook up the water hose to the Water Inlet (Figure 16) and visually inspect it to make sure that water is flowing to the blade. Hook up the hose to the the unit and turn on the water source.
MK-3000 SERIES MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER Due to the dusty conditions created by sawing, it is essential to check the engine air cleaner element daily. Remove the element and shake out the accumulated dust and dirt. Wipe out dirt from the inside cover and from the housing.
MK-3000 SERIES MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING When trouble occurs, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be considered. Refer to the table below for problems and their possible causes. Cause Loose Water in Dirty...
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