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LIMITED WARRANTY

Minuteman International, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/user that this product is free from defects in workmanship and
materials under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of  purchase. In addition, Minuteman International,
Inc. will, at its option, honor labor warranty claims for the first 12 months from date of sale, provided such claims are submitted
through and approved by factory authorized repair stations. Minuteman International, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
without charge, except for transportation costs, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in
accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals.

This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care, such as belts, cords,
switches, hoses, rubber parts, electrical motor components or adjustments. Parts not manufactured by Minuteman International,
Inc. such as engines, batteries, battery chargers, hydraulic pumps, and tires are covered by and subject to the warranties and/
or guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact Minuteman International, Inc. for procedures in warranty claims against
these manufacturers.

Special warning to purchaser

 — Use of replacement filters and/or prefilters not manufactured by Minuteman International, Inc.

or its designated licensees, will void all warranties expressed or implied.

A potential health hazard exists without exact original equipment replacement.

All warranteed items become the sole property of Minuteman International, Inc. or its original manufacturer, whichever the case
may be.

Minuteman International, Inc. disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose.  Minuteman International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental or consequential
damages.

This limited warranty is applicable only in the U.S.A. and Canada, and is extended only to the original user/purchaser of this
product. Customers outside the U.S.A. and Canada should contact their local distributor for export warranty policies. Minuteman
International, Inc. is not responsible for costs or repairs performed by persons other than those specifically authorized by Minuteman
International, Inc. This warranty does not apply to damage from transportation, alterations by unauthorized persons, misuse or
abuse of the equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or loss of income due to malfunctions of the
product.

If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

World Headquarters

Minuteman

  

Canada, Inc.

Minuteman International, Inc.

2210 Drew Road

111 South Rohlwing Road

Mississauga, Ontario

Addison, Illinois 60101

L5S 1B1

(630) 627-6900

(905) 673-3222

FAX (630) 627-1130

FAX (905) 673-5161

987614

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for PB38036CE

Page 1: ...Revised 8 02 OPERATION SERVICE PARTS CARE PowerBoss 38 Floor Scrubber Traction Driven Model PB38036CE PB38036QP PB38036QPI ...

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Page 3: ... 4 Operating Instructions 5 Maintenance of Machine 6 7 Polyethylene Components 8 9 Recovery Tank 10 Solution Tank 11 Drive Assemblies 12 13 Main Frame 14 15 Console Assembly 16 17 Scrubhead Assembly 18 Squeegee Mechanism Assembly 19 Squeegee Assembly Complete 20 Wiring Diagram CE Model 21 Wiring Diagram Standard Model 22 ...

Page 4: ...rforming any maintenance procedures Store or park this machine on a level surface only These machines are designed for level floor operation only DO NOT OPERATE on ramps or inclines Battery acid can cause burns When working on or around batteries wear protective clothing and safety glasses Remove metal jewelry Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of batteries This machine is not suitable for p...

Page 5: ...p of batteries BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Raise tank assembly by raising rear cover and disconnecting vacuum recovery hose Figure 1 2 Tilt recovery tank 3 Install batteries as shown in figure 2 CHARGING OF BATTERIES Charging of batteries generates explosive gases DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES WHEN OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT DO NOT SMOKE Make sure the charger is turned off before disconnecting it from...

Page 6: ...n Nylon Medium Black Tan Red General cleaning scrubbing vinyl floors ceramic tile concrete floors Dyna Scrub Nylon impregnated Long Light Red General scrubbing with 500 Grit Blue vinyl tile ceramic Silicone Carbide tile epoxy floors Fine Bristle urethane finish Dense Fill uneven concrete floors Power Scrub Nylon impregnated Long Rust Red Blue Moderate aggressive with 120 Grit Silicon scrubbing til...

Page 7: ...hine one or two feet forward to check the rear squeegee blade for uniform deflection to the floor 4 If uneven deflection or lay is evident minor adjustments may be necessary to avoid streaking and uneven wear on the blade 5 To correct this pitch adjustment is necessary Loosen the pivot screw item 2 and the pitch screw item 3 Movethemachineforwardandallowthe squeegee to level itself or adjust the a...

Page 8: ...e vacuum will turn off With the switch in automatic mode the squeegee will automatically lower in forward movement of the machine and vacuum will turn on When the machine is reversed the squeegee will automatically raise and the vacuum motor will turn off 7 Solution Control 2 The solution lever is a mechanical cable that opens the solution valve This lever must be moved to the full on position the...

Page 9: ... of the brush holder or shorter the brush must be replaced Replace with Part No 833474 When installing new brushes also inspect commutator for pits and or excessive wear Replace motor with Part No 742714 if commutator is in poor condition LUBRICATION 1 Grease casters once every week two fittings per caster or 15 hours 2 Oil all moving parts such as hinges and pressure points once every month or ev...

Page 10: ...al make sure charger is put in upright position when charging this helps keep unit cool Do not cover charger when it is in use Make sure connectors on inlet and outlet cords are not broken CheckAC input voltage it should be 110 volts 120 volts maximum Replace faulty fuses ammeter timer or other components when necessary 6 Use cycle too short Solution Check voltage on batteries after full charging ...

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Page 12: ... 16 Wire Eyebolt 23 320283 2 Skirt Retainer 24 320284 2 Rubber Skirt 25 320280 1 Shroud Weldment Left Side 26 340664 2 Latch 27 260192 2 Sleeve 28 29 715619 1 Warning Decal 30 320279 1 Shroud Weldment Right Side 31 380215 1 Roller Pin 32 711811 2 Hitch Pin Cotterless 33 66 436 A 2 Roller Wheel 34 712565 17 SCR MC 10 24 x 50 SS 35 715628 1 Battery Decal 36 712810 8 SCR MC 10 32 x 3 8 37 711350 8 Nu...

Page 13: ...2 37 4 450081 1 WSR SS 1 908 x 2 41 x 03 5 760220MCH 1 1 5 Adaptor Gray 6 260203 1 Hose Clamp Wire Grip 7 833316 1 Drain Plug 1 1 4 8 260202 1 Drain Hose Assembly 9 320206 1 Recovery Tank Cable 10 712575 1 5 16 18 x 75 HH SS 11 711506 1 WSR Flat 5 16 12 715620 1 Decal Maintenance Schedule 13 320009 1 Backing Angle 14 712563 5 SCR MC 20 x 1 00 FH ...

Page 14: ...xle 11 710985 2 SCR SC 3 8 16 x 62 12 710353 2 SCR MC 10 32 x 37 13 711553 2 WSR Internal Lock 10 14 130118 1 Solution Strainer M3 40 15 210409 1 Adapter Brass 3 8 FPT x 3 8 MPT 16 210414 1 O Ring 17 711513 1 WSR Flat 69 x 1 06 x 03 SS 18 700028 1 90 Union EL 3 8 FPT x FPT 3 8 19 320265 1 3 8 Dubl Barb x 3 8 MPT 20 450076 1 Crimp Clamp SS 185R 21 712575 1 5 16 18 x 75 HH SS 22 711506 1 WSR Flat 5 ...

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Page 16: ...ster 23 711373 1 Nut Nyloc 1 4 20 24 711425 2 Nut Flanged Wizz 1 4 20 25 711427 2 Nut Flanged Wizz 10 24 26 711509 6 WSR Flat 1 2 27 711515 12 WSR Flat 38 x 82 x 05 28 711544 16 WSR Helical 1 4 29 711545 12 WSR Helical 5 16 30 711546 4 WSR Helical 3 8 31 711594 2 WSR Flat 56 x 88 x 03 32 711669 1 Clevis Pin 1 2 x 2 25 33 711672 2 Clevis Pin 1 2 x 2 34 712108 3 Clevis Pin 1 2 x 1 25 35 712109 1 Cle...

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Page 18: ...70 1 Solution Valve Bracket 30 711379 2 Nut Flanged Whizz 5 16 18 31 320253 2 Valve Solution Hose 32 809413MCH 1 Solution Valve 33 210045 1 Solution Control Cable 34 711124 1 SCR ST B 10 x 37 NI 35 711512 1 WSR Flat 75 x 1 37 x 08 36 320218 1 Clear Hose Dump 37 320252 1 Wire Hose Supply 38 712086 2 5 16 Wire Eyebolt 39 830708 1 Reducer 3 8 x 1 4 40 320272 1 Nut PLS NPT 41 712565 2 SCR MC 1 4 20 x ...

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Page 20: ...Clevis Pin 306 x 2 125 42 711720 4 Retaining Ring E Ext 25 43 711808 1 Cotter Pin 44 712088 1 SCR Hi Lo 8 18 x 75 CE 45 712100 2 Bolt Shoulder 3 8 x 2 25 46 712320 2 WSR Nylon 22 x 45 x 04 Item Part No Qty Description 47 712536 2 SCR MC 10 24 x 62 STPL 48 712540 5 SCR MC 10 24 x 37 TH 49 712638 1 Nut Hex 10 24 SS Nyloc 50 712764 1 WSR SS 10 51 712822 12 SCR MC 10 24 x 50 TH 52 715604 1 Decal Solut...

Page 21: ... 3 8 16 x 1 00 ST PL 22 711304 2 Nut Hex 8 32 23 711368 4 Wing Nut 24 711506 4 WSR Flat 5 16 ST PL Item Part No Qty Description 25 711517 4 WSR Flat 77 26 711552 2 WSR Internal Lock 8 27 711594 2 WSR Flat 56 x 88 x 03 28 711671 4 Clevis Pin 31 x 2 13 29 711672 2 Clevis Pin x 2 30 712536 6 SCR MC 10 24 x 63 SS 31 712576 6 BLT HH 5 16 18 x 1 25 SS 32 712683 6 Nut 5 16 18 SS Nyloc 33 712760 2 WSR Fla...

Page 22: ...1 1 Clevis Pin 5 16 x 2 125 8 712536 2 SCR MC 10 24 x 62 9 210400 2 Spacer Tube 10 710592 2 SCR MC 1 4 20 x 2 75 11 430051 2 Return Spring 12 260292 4 Swing Bolt 13 712665 2 Nut Hex 1 4 20 14 711715 2 3 4 Retaining Ring 15 712562 1 Bolt HH 1 4 20 x 75 SS 16 712758 1 WSR Helical 1 4 SS 17 711504 1 WSR Flat 25 I D SS 18 711808 1 Cotter Pin 19 712320 2 WSR Nylon 22 x 45 x 04 20 711517 2 WSR Flat 75 x...

Page 23: ...t SS Carr 1 4 20 x 2 50 14 712574 2 Bolt SS Carr 1 4 20 x 3 00 15 712577 2 Bolt SS Carr 1 4 20 x 3 50 Item Part No Qty Description 16 383083 1 Front Blade Strap 17 383086 1 Front Squeegee Blade 18 383081 1 Squeegee Mounting Bracket 19 711578 2 WSR Flat 1 2 Brass 20 260287 2 Wing Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 00 21 320156 1 Mounting Bracket Right 22 320154 1 Squeegee Mount Weldment 23 320157 1 Mounting Bracket L...

Page 24: ...21 WIRING DIAGRAM CE MODEL ...

Page 25: ...22 WIRING DIAGRAM STANDARD MODEL ...

Page 26: ... All warranteed items become the sole property of Minuteman International Inc or its original manufacturer whichever the case may be Minuteman International Inc disclaims any implied warranty including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Minuteman International Inc assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages This li...

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