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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: 
 

1.

 

Parts and accessories supplied by Minden Machine Shop Inc. but manufactured by others.  Minden 
Machine Shop Inc. will facilitate the other manufacturer warranty for the benefit of the purchaser but will 
not be bound thereby (example: augers, motors, trailers, tanks, etc.). 

2.

 

Products that have been altered by anyone other than a Minden Machine Shop Inc. employee or are used by 
the purchaser, for purposes other than what was intended at time of manufacture or used in excess of the 
“built specifications”. 

3.

 

Products that are custom manufactured by Minden Machine Shop Inc. utilizing the purchaser’s design 
which deviates from Minden Machine Shop Inc. normal production line manufactured or customized 
features of the products. 

4.

 

Malfunctions or damages to the product from misuse, negligence, customer alteration, accidents or product 
abuse due to incoming material or poor material flow ability or lack of required performance or required 
maintenance (e.g., poor material flow ability caused by incoming wet fertilizer or hot soybean meal, etc). 

5.

 

Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of material, down time or any other consequential damage. 

6.

 

Product use for a function that is different than designed intent (e.g., storing soybean meal in grain bin, 
unacceptable material in the bin such as hot bean meal when product originally designed for other 
application, etc). 

7.

 

Minden Machine Shop Inc is not responsible for any equipment that this product is attached to or mounted 
on. 

 
To activate this warranty, the purchaser must make contact in writing with Minden Machine Shop Inc. with in one 
(1) year of date of purchase.  After contact, Minden Machine Shop Inc. has the right to determine the cause and 
qualify the legitimacy of the claim.  Minden Machine Shop Inc., upon acceptance of a warranty claim, shall have a 
reasonable time to plan any repair or replacement and may affect repair or replacement out of its factory or through 
contract with a local repair service.  If a purchaser after warranty notice is made, chooses to make the repair itself, 
Minden Machine Shop Inc. must approve any expenses before they are incurred to be responsible for customer 
reimbursement. Minden Machine Shop Inc. shall be liable on a warranty claim for repair or replacement of any 
defective products and this is the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.  Minden Machine Shop Inc. will not be 
liable for any other or further remedy including claims for personal injury, property damage or consequential 
damage. The law of the Sate of Nebraska shall govern and any such claim and any issues with regard to the same 
shall be resolved in the Nebraska District Court for the county of Kearney. 

 

RETURN OF MERCHANDISE  

Merchandise may not be returned without written approval from the factory.  All returns must have a return 
authorization number.  Obtain this number before the return and show it on all return items.  A 15% restocking 
charge is made on merchandise returned.  Returned merchandise must be shipped pre-paid. 

RECEIVING MERCHANDISE AND FILING CLAIMS 

When receiving merchandise it is important to check both the number of parts and their description with packing 
slip.  The consignee must make all claims for freight damage or shortage within 10 days from the date of delivery. 
 
When the material leaves the factory it becomes the property of the consignee. It is the responsibility of the 
consignee to file a claim on any possible damage or loss.  Please list your preferred routing on purchase orders. 

MODIFICATIONS 

It is the policy of Minden Machine Shop Inc. to improve its products whenever possible and practical to do so.   We 
reserve the right to make changes, improvements and modifications at any time without incurring the obligation to 
make such changes, improvements and modifications on any equipment sold previously. 
 
 
 

Helicopter Tanks

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Summary of Contents for Helicopter Tanks Series

Page 1: ...Helicopter Tanks Owner s Manual Manufactured by Minden Machine Shop Inc 1302 K Road Minden NE 68959 1 800 264 6587 Helicopter Tank Serial ______________ Date of Purchase _______________...

Page 2: ...6 Machine Inspection 7 Safety Decals 7 Introduction 9 General Information 9 Before Operation 9 During Operation 10 Following Operation 11 Highway and Transport 11 Performance Maintenance 12 Torque Dat...

Page 3: ...to help you understand safe operating procedures for Patriot Helicopter Tanks We want you as our partner in safety A copy of this manual should be available to all persons who may operate equipment t...

Page 4: ...nstalled and properly maintained If you find any shields or guards damaged or missing contact Minden Machine Shop Inc for the correct items SERIAL NUMBER To ensure efficient and prompt service please...

Page 5: ...for SAFE operation and maintenance of your Patriot Helicopter Tanks YOU must ensure that you and anyone who is operates maintains or works around the Helicopter Tanks must be familiar with the operat...

Page 6: ...hting and pinch points and will stop engine before servicing I am aware of the need to secure the Patriot Helicopter tank to its base I understand that any accidents that occur with the Patriot Helico...

Page 7: ...s visibility from the operator seat SAFETY DECALS 1 Keep safety decals clear and legible at all times 2 Replace decals and signs that are missing or have become unreadable 3 Safety signs are available...

Page 8: ...S3002 TS3001 Safety Decal Location The Safety Decals are located on the left side of the saddle and on the lower cross piece as shown The decals will face towards the outside so they can be seen by th...

Page 9: ...FORMATION 1 Unless otherwise specified high strength grade 5 3 radial line head markings hex head bolts are used throughout assembly of the Helicopter Tanks 2 Whenever terms LEFT and RIGHT are used in...

Page 10: ...or towing unit brakes disengage PTO shut off engine and remove ignition key Be especially observant of operating area and terrain watch for holes rocks or other hidden hazards Always inspect area pri...

Page 11: ...d drive Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operator...

Page 12: ...when tightening bolts and nuts Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments Use a small piece of cardboard or wood Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin Openings...

Page 13: ...Helicopter Tank Assembly Instructions Helicopter Tanks 13...

Page 14: ...ft N m 6 9 13 10 14 13 17 7 15 21 18 24 21 29 8 23 31 25 34 31 42 10 45 61 50 68 61 83 12 78 106 88 118 106 144 14 125 169 140 189 170 230 16 194 263 216 293 263 357 18 268 363 364 493 20 378 513 515...

Page 15: ...side of the undercarraige assembly Be sure the outside flat bar is pointing up and the hose access hole is down The bar will slide in until it contacts the side of the undercarraige The outside end of...

Page 16: ...pposite side 5 Install the transition mount Install the six 1 x 10 bolts lock washers and nuts Do not tighten at this time With the bolts installed slide the transition mount into place The transition...

Page 17: ...shers and nuts Tighten the fasteners 5 Locate the 8 3 4 x 2 1 2 bolts lock washers and nuts Mount the front saddle assembly to the bolster mount Tighten the fasteners 6 Insert the tank into the saddle...

Page 18: ...e Nose Mount may have additional support brackets to install Install them at this time See the diagram that came with the parts Mount the support brackets and then tighten the fasteners 7 Locate the 8...

Page 19: ...ause and qualify the legitimacy of the claim Minden Machine Shop Inc upon acceptance of a warranty claim shall have a reasonable time to plan any repair or replacement and may affect repair or replace...

Page 20: ...ation 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 Dealer Information Not Applicable check here Dealer Name Addre...

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