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MK-4000 SERIES

 CONCRETE SAW

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

01.2010

Revision 100

Manual Part No. 168118

MODELS: MK-4018KB, MK-4018HY

MK-4024KB, MK-4024HY
MK-4030KB, MK-4030HY
MK-4036KB, MK-4036HY

MK-4018KB

Kubota

Diesel Engine

MK-4036HY

Hyundai

Gas Engine

Summary of Contents for MK-4018HY

Page 1: ...this equipment This parts list MUST accompany the equipment at all times MK 4000 SERIES CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR S MANUAL 01 2010 Revision 100 Manual Part No 168118 MODELS MK 4018KB MK 4018HY MK 4024KB MK 4024HY MK 4030KB MK 4030HY MK 4036KB MK 4036HY MK 4018KB Kubota Diesel Engine MK 4036HY Hyundai Gas Engine ...

Page 2: ...nd maintain your MK 4000 Concrete Saw safely and correctly Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the MK 4000 Con crete Saw by reading and reviewing this manual Read and follow all safety operating and maintenance instructions If you should have questions concerning your MK 4000 Concrete Saw please feel free to call our friendly custom er service department at 800 421 5830 Regards MK Di...

Page 3: ...t Schedule Maintenance Quick Reference 17 OPERATION Blade Mounting Instructions 18 19 Starting Engine Starting Instructions 20 Saw Guide Alignment and Adjustment Pointer Alignment 21 Maneuvering the Saw Dry Cutting Wet Cutting Speed Control Lever Use and Adjustment 22 Engaging the Drive Unit Water Hook Up 23 Depth Indicator and Depth Stop 24 MAINTENANCE Engine Hydrostatic Drive Unit 25 Maintenance...

Page 4: ... MK 4000 SERIES Notes ...

Page 5: ... safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do not follow directions WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do not follow directions CAUTION You CAN be INJURED if you do not follow directions It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices NOTICE You can cause PROPER...

Page 6: ...NIA PROPOSITION 65 MESSAGE Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically ...

Page 7: ... used Equipment should be stored in a clean dry location out of the reach of children MK 4000 SERIES SAFETY Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only This equipment is for industrial use only The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the MK 4000 Concrete ...

Page 8: ...amaged or worn blade flanges The blade shaft flanges must be of proper diameter for the size blade being used Inspect the blade flanges and size shown for each blade size DO NOT exceed maximum blade speed shown as excessive speed could result in blade breakage Use ONLY blades marked with a maximum op erating speed greater than the blade shaft speed Verify speed and saw drive configuration by check...

Page 9: ...uch a dry cutting blade immediately after use These blades require several minutes to cool after each cut DO NOT use a blade that has been overheated Core has a bluish color ALWAYS use caution when handling fuel Shut off the engine and allow to cool before refueling Move the machine at least 10 feet 3 meters from the fueling point before starting the engine and make sure the gas cap is on the mach...

Page 10: ...blades with a rated speed above the blade shaft speed Excessive speed can cause blade breakage Verify speed by checking blade shaft RPM pulley diameters and blade flange diameter Never use damaged blades or equipment Never operate this machine in areas of combustible material Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to t...

Page 11: ...Not Operate with Guard Removed E Face of Shaft Guard Caution Do Not Operate with Guard Removed F Top of Blade Guard Blade Rotation Direction G Side of Blade Guard Caution Do Not Operate with Guard Removed H Top of Blade Guard Warning Do Not Change to Larger Blade Guard I Console Warning Reading the manual Machinery hazard protect hearing seeing headgear California Proposition 65 message J Console ...

Page 12: ...12 The following is a list of console controls elements CONSOLE CONTROLS MK 4000 SERIES CONSOLE CONTROLS Hyundai Only A B C D E F G I H K L J M N O P Q R S T U V W Kubota and Hyundai AABB EE FF ...

Page 13: ...andle Controls raising and lowering of blade O Temp Gauge Reset Must be reset after overheat condition P FNR Handle Used to set direction of saw Forward Neutral Reverse Q WaterValve Lever Controls water flow to blade guard R Back Panel Knob 1 4 Turn Fastener to remove back S Water Inlet Hook up for standard water hose T Turn To Lock Locker Locks Transmission differential U E Stop Stops down engine...

Page 14: ...024HY MK 4030HY MK 4036HY Blade Capacity 18 457 mm 24 610 mm 30 762 mm 36 914 mm Blade RPM 2 300 2 000 1 750 1 450 Depth of Cut 7 9 1 2 12 1 2 15 Part 167169 18 167196 24 167196 30 167196 36 Features Totally enclosed and sealed blade shaft with continuous oil bath lubrication system Control set provides proportional blade raising lowering and travel speed with one hand operation Quick release auto...

Page 15: ...tension 22 559 E Maximum Pointer Extension 21 1 4 540 F Frame Width 27 686 G Frame Length 42 1 067 H Saw Width 34 3 4 863 J Outside to Outside Wheel Width Front 17 432 K Outside to Outside Wheel Width Rear 27 1 2 699 L Blade to Wall 2 1 4 57 M Wheel Base Length 16 1 2 419 N Maximum Overall Height Pointer Up 50 1 270 5 0 14 18 24 30 7 0 9 5 12 5 Depth of Cut 15 36 B D C E A N M G K F J L H ...

Page 16: ...it Size P N for HY P N for KB Includes Blade Shaft Speed Engine RPM 3000 Blade Speed FPM 18 167659 18HY 167659 18KB 18 Blade Guard Assembly 4 Flange Set 3 2 Engine Pulley 4 12 Blade Shaft Pulley 7 3VX425V Belts 2300 RPM 14 8550 16 9800 18 11000 24 167659 24HY 167659 24KB 24 Blade Guard Assembly 5 Flange Set 2 8 Engine Pulley 4 12 Blade Shaft Pulley 7 3VX425V Belts 2000 RPM 18 9600 20 10700 22 1175...

Page 17: ...gine air cleaner hose clamps Tighten as required 2 Tension the blade driveV belts DO NOT overtension SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE 1 2 Hour Operation Checklist WARNING ALWAYS locate machine on a level surface with the engine OFF and the ignition switch set in the OFF position before performing any maintenance Let the machine cool down prior to any service WARNING Before performing any maint...

Page 18: ...all new blade Slide in the outer flange in place 2 3 4 5 BLADE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove Blade Guard A Unscrew the hose fitting to disconnect hose B Hold the Blade Guard by the handle Release the inner latch C Pull the guard up and off the Saw Unscrew Hose Fitting NOTICE Before mounting the blade machine should be turned OFF Clean the blade collars and stub shaft Hold Blade Guard Remove Arbor...

Page 19: ...the blade guard in place Make sure that the guard locks in place and connect the hose NOTICE To meet ANSI safety standards larger diameter blade flanges are required for large diameter blades Informa tion is available upon request or for complete safety information refer to ANSI Safety Code B7 1 NOTICE We recommend the use of MK Diamond blades with this saw BLADE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Ti...

Page 20: ...ce FNR Handle in NEUTRAL 2 Verify Neutral Engagement Handle is down in NEUTRAL 3 Pull Engine Throttle Handle out half way Kubota only 4 Start engine by rotating Ignition Switch to the right 5 When engine is warm throttle may be used out to maximum position 6 To stop engine push throttle to idle rotate ignition switch to OFF position NOTICE DO NOT crank engine for more than 30 seconds at a time If ...

Page 21: ...ace 2 Place the saw parallel to the line Lower the blade and center it over the line 3 FRONT With the blade centered over the line and the saw frame parallel to the line lower the front pointer assembly and position the pointer over the line 4 REAR With the blade centered over the line and the saw frame parallel to the line loose the pointe and adjust up or down and ensure that it touches the line...

Page 22: ...or exerting excessive forward or side pressure can be dan gerous Step cut in increments of 1 inch 25 mm or less for the best results If reinforced abrasive blades are used for cured concrete it is usually better to saw only 1 inch deep per pass If deeper cuts are required cut in multiple passes Thinner Diamond Blades are especially advantageous when cutting dry MANEUVERING THE SAW DRY CUTTING WET ...

Page 23: ... to starting the engine you should hook up the water hose to theWater Inlet Figure 19 and visually inspect it to make sure that water is flowing to the blade Hook up the hose to the unit and turn on the water source Open the water valve Next lift the front of the blade guard and visually inspect the make sure water is flowing out of each of the tubes If any of the holes is blocked flush impurities...

Page 24: ...ching the ground and then rotate the Depth Indicator knob to 0 The Depth Stop is used for several cuts at the same depth It is set by finding the desired depth and then turn ing the knob until it is tight This will prevent cutting below the locked level to provide a consistent depth with every cut MK 4000 SERIES OPERATION DEPTH INDICATOR AND DEPTH STOP Depth Indicator and Depth Stop Depth Stop Dep...

Page 25: ...running the engine for one hour with no load prior to actual use on the job ENGINE ARBOR AXLE DRIVE UNIT AND WHEEL BEARINGS Bearings should be greased according to the Maintenance Schedule Table on the next page Use of high quality detergent oil of API American Petroleum Institute service class SF or SG Select the vis cosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation For temperatures be...

Page 26: ... Clean if Necessary Grease Rear Wheel Pillow Blocks Grease Front Wheel Bearings Check Transmission Fluid Add if Low Check Power Unit Fluid Add if Low Service Air Cleaner Element Change Oil Change Oil Filter Check Compression Inspect Fuel Filter Replace if Dirty Inspect Spark Plugs and Ignition System Inspect Cooling System and Clean Inspect Starting Motor ...

Page 27: ...ay seem too obvious to be considered Refer to the table below for problems and their possible causes ENGINE Cause Problem No Fuel Improper Fuel Dirt in Fuel Line Fuse Burned Out Incorrect Oil Level Dirty Air Filter Faulty Spark Plugs Will not start X X X X X Hard starting X X X X X Stops suddenly X X X X Lacks power X X X X X Operates erratically X X X X Knocks or pings X X Skips or misfires X X X...

Page 28: ...rements of the job The machine tool utilizing the diamond blade The preference of the operator In the case of DRY cutting the overwhelming popularity and quantity of hand held saws and the flexible nature of MK Diamond blades to professionally handle most ceramic masonry stone and concrete materials make the DRY cutting blade a very attractive tool When using a DRY blade the user must be aware of ...

Page 29: ...29 MK 4000 SERIES NOTES ...

Page 30: ... When returning items they must have been purchased within the previous twelve 12 months Have the Model Number of the saw Have the Serial Number of the saw Have the location of where the saw was purchased and when Contact Customer Service for approval to return the item s Follow the packaging instructions in the following section Ensure your item s are prepaid to the destination For returned items...

Page 31: ...it which has been subjected to misuse neglect or accident This warranty does NOT apply to any machine which has been repaired or altered outside our factory This warranty does NOT obligate MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC with respect to items not of our manufacture such as engines motors hydraulics etc which are subject to their own guarantees and warranties We shall in no event be liable for consequentia...

Page 32: ...MODEL MK 4000 SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL DOCUMENT NO 168118 MK Diamond Products Inc 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance CA 90501 Toll Free 800 421 5830 Phone 310 539 5221 Fax 310 539 5158 www mkdiamond com ...

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