Minnich MINNICH, Operators & Service Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY
tach Manual
∆ NEVER tamper with the factory
settings of the engine or engine
governor. Damage to the engine
or equipment can result in oper-
ation in speed ranges above the
maximum allowability.
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE
EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
Specifications and part numbers are subject
to change without notice.
∆ Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating the machine.
∆ DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury or
death.
∆ Dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Tie up long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelery, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
∆ DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and bal-
ance enables better control in unexpected
situations.
PERSONAL SAFETY
SERVICE
∆ Tool service must be preformed only by qual-
ified repair personnel. Service or maintained
preformed by unqualified personnel could
result in injury or death
∆ When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts
may create a risk of injury or death.
∆ DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT
GUARDS AND COVERS IN PLACE
∆ ALWAYS disconnect the air supply before
changing steel or dismantling the tool for ser-
vice or repair. For maximum safety we advise
the installation of a shut-off valve at the end of
the air line.
∆ NEVER operate the engine with heat shields
or guards removed.
∆ DO NOT remove the engine oil drain plug
while the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush out of
the engine crankcase and severely scald any
persons in the general area of the machine.
∆ Minimize the amount of hose connected to the
return line, excessive amounts of return hose will
increase back pressure on the hydraulic motor
seal, causing premature hydraulic motor seal
failure.
∆ Make sure that the quick disconnects are clean
prior to assembly or leakage may occur, when-
ever a vibrator s not connected to a paver,
connect the pressure and return lines together
to avoid contamination.
∆ The Seal on the Hydraulic Motor will fail quickly
if the hoses are improperly connected.
∆ At temperatures under100°F, excessive pressure
is required to operate the vibrator at normal
speeds. Temperatures above 196°F could cause
serious damage. When excessive temperatures
are encountered, follow the paver manufactur-
ing recommendations to remedy the situation.