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Nautilus Hi-Dump Rider Scrubber/Sweeper #988752UM Rev. * 03/16

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MACHINE OPERATION

INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL
SWITCHES

The main scrubbing controls are located on the main
instrument panel for easy access and operator identiﬁ cation.
See additional information on the Instrument Panel Control
Switches, starting on page 26.

GREEN “ONE TOUCH” SWITCH

A green “One-Touch” switch operates the entire scrubbing
function.

SQUEEGEE SWITCH

This switch operates the Squeegee and Vac Fan.

SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH

This switch operates the Scrub Brushes.

SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH - OPTION

This switch operates the Side Scrub Brush.

SCRUB BRUSH FORCE SWITCH

This switch controls the Scrub Brush Force and has three
settings: Low, Medium, and High.

SOLUTION FLOW SWITCH

This switch controls the Solution Flow and has three
settings: Oﬀ , Normal, and High.

CHEMICAL METERING SWITCH - OPTION

This switch operates the Chemical Metering.

CHEMICAL METERING FLOW SWITCH - OPTION

This switch controls the Chemical Metering Flow and has
three settings: Low, Medium, and High.

VAC AND SPRAY WAND SWITCH - OPTION

This switch operates the Vac and Spray Wand.

Summary of Contents for Nautilus CE PB45HDSLCE

Page 1: ...User Manual Nautilus Hi Dump Nautilus Hi Dump CE Rider Scrubber Sweeper Models Diesel Gasoline LPG PowerBoss Minuteman International Inc A Member of the Hako Group 988752UM Rev 03 16...

Page 2: ...e and best value in industrial power scrubbers and sweepers We set the standard Our Customer Service Department would like to hear from you If you see any errors omissions or something that needs clar...

Page 3: ...____________________________________________ Type of equipment or model number ______________________ Comments ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________...

Page 4: ...al The machine is maintained with PowerBoss supplied or equivalent parts All right side and left side references to the machine except for engine are determined by facing the direction of forward trav...

Page 5: ...e Machine Data block for future reference MACHINE DATA Fill out at installation Model Number ___________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________ Engine Serial Number...

Page 6: ...climb angle Traveling 10 deg 17 grade Maximum climb angle Scrubbing 8 deg 14 grade SCRUBBING SYSTEM Cleaning path main brushes 45 in 114 cm Cleaning path w optional side brush 60 in 152 cm Main brush...

Page 7: ...per 988752UM Rev 03 16 2014 2015 Minuteman International Inc Page 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 55 0 1397mm FRAME 95 0 60 5 1537mm STEERING WHEEL AT LOWEST POSITION 59 3 1506mm 57 00 1448mm ROLLERS 62 3...

Page 8: ...RMATION 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 FOR SAFETY DURING OPERATION 13 SAFETY WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING 14 SAFETY SYMBOLS 14 SAFETY DECALS 15 BASIC POWERBOSS SAFETY 17 MACHINE OPERATION 20 OPE...

Page 9: ...ING INFORMATION 29 CHOOSING THE CORRECT TYPE OF BRUSH 29 FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK 30 FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK 31 NORMAL SCRUBBING 32 DOUBLE SCRUBBING 34 STOP SCRUBBING 36 WATER PICK UP MODE SQUEEGEE...

Page 10: ...EM 62 LUBRICATION 63 LUBRICATION POINTS 64 Steering Fork Bearings 64 Rear Wheel Bearings 64 Squeegee Caster Bearings 64 Scrub Head Lift Arm Bearings 64 Bumper and Hopper Lift Arm Pivot Bearings 64 Rea...

Page 11: ...s 84 SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SQUEEGEE OPTION 85 Replacing Side Scrub Brush Squeegee Blade 85 SKIRTS AND SEALS 85 Scrub Deck Front Skirt 85 Hopper Dump Door Seals 85 Scrub Deck Rear Skirt 85 Hopper Vacuum Sea...

Page 12: ...lic reservoir equipped with site gauge and dip stick for uid level check and replacement Hydraulic lter equipped with color coded pressure gauge to indicate lter replacement MULTI LEVEL HOPPER DUMP SY...

Page 13: ...n the machine and train the personnel operating the machine Report any machine damage or faulty operation immediately Do not use machine if it is not in proper operating condition FOR SAFETY DURING OP...

Page 14: ...parts SAFETY SYMBOLS Five symbols are used throughout this manual to emphasize various levels of safety information These symbols and the meaning of each are listed below DANGER To warn of immediate...

Page 15: ...should be read and observed Make sure the decals are replaced if they become illegible or damaged Safety decals located in the Operator compartment area 3342264 3301854 715967 Read Manual SAFETY INFOR...

Page 16: ...crubber Sweeper 988752UM Rev 03 16 Page 16 Safety decals located in the Engine compartment area 3301730 3301733 Safety decals located in Fuel Tank area 715953 715949 3342971 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety...

Page 17: ...ead acid batteries are equally dangerous due to the highly explosive hydrogen gas they emit WARNING Do not operate an LPG powered scrubber when any component in the fuel system is malfunctioning or le...

Page 18: ...rm before servicing the hopper Do not rely on the gas struts to keep the bumper raised Never test for hydraulic hose leaks using your hand or any other part of your body High pressure leaks can be ver...

Page 19: ...r or bumper lift raised increases the risk of damaging the hopper or squeegee lift and other hazards CAUTION Travel slowly on grades CAUTION Place a block or chock behind the wheels when parking on in...

Page 20: ...the engine and immediately before shutdown The operating position should be used during operation to ensure proper brush speed MURPHY SWITCH Only on the Diesel machines the Murphy switch is an automat...

Page 21: ...ROTTLE GLOW PLUG SWITCH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PEDAL CIRCUIT BREAKER TILT STEERING ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE LOCK AND RELEASE...

Page 22: ...detected The engine will be automatically shut o ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR The engine oil pressure light will illuminate if the oil pressure drops below 7 psi 48 kPa indicating a problem which ma...

Page 23: ...RAKE The mechanical drum brakes on the two rear wheels are operated by pressing on the brake pedal To engage the parking brake push on the brake pedal then depress the upper brake lock to set the park...

Page 24: ...switch operates the Squeegee and Vac Fan SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH This switch operates the Scrub Brushes SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH OPTION This switch operates the Side Scrub Brush SCRUB BRUSH FORCE SWITCH Th...

Page 25: ...15 Minuteman International Inc Page 25 MACHINE OPERATION VAC AND SPRAY WAND SWITCH GREEN ONE TOUCH SWITCH SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH CHEMICAL METERING FLOW SWITCH SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH SQUEEGEE SWITCH SCRUB...

Page 26: ...equired 4 The squeegee lowers to the oor and the vacuum fan turns on 5 If installed the optional side scrub brush will extend lower and turn on and the side brush solution ow will turn on 6 If install...

Page 27: ...UB PRESSURE The optional Side Brush Scrub Pressure is variable and automatically changes to balance with the setting of the main brush pressure SOLUTION CONTROL KNOB The solution ow is selected using...

Page 28: ...at any height by releasing the switch HOPPER RAISE LOWER SWITCH The center switch is the hopper lift raise lower switch Press ing and holding the top of the switch raises the hopper Pressing and hold...

Page 29: ...g operation MACHINE OPERATION CHOOSING THE CORRECT TYPE OF BRUSH FOR YOUR SCRUBBING APPLICATION The main and optional side scrub brushes are available in the following types Polypropylene brush This i...

Page 30: ...ering system for applying detergent Continue to ll the solution tank with water The tank is full when the water level reaches the bottom of the metal level indicator located inside the solution tank I...

Page 31: ...ngine 3 A Open the side door B Using the quick connector adapter on the end of a water supply hose connect the supply hose to the auto ll connector located below the vacuum impeller C Turn on the wate...

Page 32: ...with one button scrubbing It is not necessary to press all of the scrub function switches each time you begin scrubbing 1 On LPG powered machines Open the liquid service valve turn valve counter clock...

Page 33: ...sh will turn on If equipped with optional chemical metering Detergent will be added to the solution ow Note when a new container of detergent has been installed a short amount of time is required for...

Page 34: ...de squeegee blades and if equipped the side brush squeegee blade in the raised position 1 Manually lock both side squeegee blades in the raised position Open the scrub brush door Lift the side squeege...

Page 35: ...e lowered squeegee switch in the on position Use caution when double scrubbing in areas where cleaning solution may run under storage racks or damage product Note When nished double scrubbing unlock t...

Page 36: ...position an illuminated red light on each switch indicates that function is turned o See Fig 1 3 Press the top of the green one touch button to begin water pick up or cleaning spills 4 The squeegee wi...

Page 37: ...ion This valve is variable and can be used to slowly increase the ow of uid draining from tank See Fig 1 5 When the tank is fully drained rinse out the tank with clean water 6 Rinse the oat sensor ins...

Page 38: ...f the bumper raise lower switch left switch Release the switch when the bumper is at the desired height 3 Press and hold the top of the hopper raise lower switch center switch Release the switch when...

Page 39: ...Nautilus Hi Dump Rider Scrubber Sweeper 988752UM Rev 03 16 2014 2015 Minuteman International Inc Page 39 KWW Z EKhd KKZ MACHINE OPERATION...

Page 40: ...ays use the safety pins when leaving the bumper or hopper in the raised position Note The safety tube for the bumper squeegee lift arm is located on the right side of the vehicle The safety tube for t...

Page 41: ...ll Insert squeegee lift and hopper safety pins Note There is an upper middle and lower safety pin hole in each support tube The upper holes are used when the bum per and hopper are in the fully raised...

Page 42: ...TY PIN 1 Set the parking brake 2 Press and hold the top of the bumper raise lower switch left switch until the bumper support tube raises o of the safety pin 3 Press and hold the top of the hopper rai...

Page 43: ...the hopper dump door 6 Turn o the machine 7 Remove the hopper top cover by pulling both latches toward the center and lifting the cover away 8 Inside the hopper disconnect the suction hose from the d...

Page 44: ...e and set the parking brake 2 Open the solution tank top cover 3 Grab the end of the solution tank drain and lower slowly to the oor near oor drain See Fig 1 4 Loosen and remove the cap See Fig 1 Note...

Page 45: ...e 5 Brakes steering and directional controls 6 Signs of uid leaks on and under the machine 7 Condition of scrubbing brushes Remove any strings and debris wrapped around them Fluid levels should be wit...

Page 46: ...AND STOPPING Allow the directional control pedal to move into neutral Step on the brake pedal INCLINES OR SLIPPERY SURFACES Always travel slowly when operating on inclines or slippery surfaces WARNING...

Page 47: ...ehind both rear wheels Note Attach the tie downs to the tie down bars only PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE Before towing or pushing the machine turn the bypass valve located on the top of the propulsion...

Page 48: ...on the top of the solution tank See Fig 1 Note Use only recommended cleaning detergents Machine damage due to improper detergent usage will void the machine warranty 2 Remove the detergent container c...

Page 49: ...ackward position The Pedal must remain in the neutral position to start the engine This safety option is standard on all Nautilus Hi Dump machines OPERATOR SEAT SENSOR CE The Operator Seat Sensor safe...

Page 50: ...e following information to help you give your sweeper the maintenance attention it requires A Scheduled Maintenance Chart Preventative Maintenance Instructions for Required Scheduled Maintenance Tasks...

Page 51: ...ENGINE X Pressure wash engine NOTE For additional maintenance requirements refer to the engine manual AIR INTAKE SYSTEM X Empty rubber dust cup of air lter element X Check air lter indicator X Clean a...

Page 52: ...tches Hinges Lubricate type oil IMPELLER X Check for hydraulic uid leaks from hoses and motor HYDRAULIC SYSTEM X Check hydraulic reservoir gauge and ll as needed X Replace breather cap lter element X1...

Page 53: ...eds to be replace if bristles are 5 in 1 3 cm in length or less STEERING X Check for leaks PARKING BRAKE X Check for proper functioning and adjust as needed WHEELS AND TIRES X Visually inspect for wea...

Page 54: ...ctrical System Fuel System Coolant System Lubrication All basic maintenance tasks are listed with their recommended frequencies on the Planned Maintenance Chart in this manual Important additional eng...

Page 55: ...necessary to change the air lter elements until the red indicator reaches the top of the service indicator and locks into position 1 Lift engine cover Can check with engine on or o 2 Inspect air lter...

Page 56: ...ir pressure should be 100 psi 689 kPa or less Air Filter Inspection 1 After you clean the air lter elements check the elements for holes by passing a light bulb inside it Air Filter Installation 1 Wip...

Page 57: ...enter the battery 3 Using a wire brush clean the terminal posts and cable clamps 4 Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly to the terminals and cable clamps Battery Replacement CAUTION Remove the neg...

Page 58: ...sing the reset button in the center of the breaker The circuit breaker is located below the left panel of the steering wheel Press the reset button to reset the circuit breaker Fuses The fuse panel is...

Page 59: ...the fuel system is malfunctioning or leaking WARNING Replace any defective safety components before operation the sweeper WARNING During repair or servicing of the fuel system work in a properly vent...

Page 60: ...to repeat these steps until water ushed from the radiator runs out clear 7 Inspect and clean the radiator cap 8 Inspect and reconnect the hoses 9 Re ll the radiator with coolant Note Use a 50 50 mixt...

Page 61: ...pack the rear wheel bearings every 400 hours of operation using Lubriplate EMB grease and replace damaged seals Squeegee Caster Bearings Lubricate the squeegee caster bearings every 100 hours using Lu...

Page 62: ...Top cover hinges and latches Scrub head doors The scrub head lift arm bearings are located on both sides of the machine just above the scrub head These bearings can be best accessed when the scrub he...

Page 63: ...uilt in breather and dip stick Replace the cap every 100 hours of operation Note The hydraulic oil lter contains a replaceable element Replace the lter element every 100 hours of operation The reservo...

Page 64: ...bottom of the reservoir and allow the uid to drain 4 Discard the uid in an approved manner then replace and retighten the drain plug 5 Remove the ll cap located on top of the reservoir and ll the rese...

Page 65: ...operator seat Changing The Hydraulic Fluid Filter 1 Turn o the engine and engage the parking brake 2 Access the lter by tilting the operator seat forward and engaging the seat lock The uid lter will...

Page 66: ...e front of the machine with a suitable oor jack so that drive wheel is o the oor 2 Slightly loosen the two bolts holding the Hydroback adjuster plate to the Hydroback mount so that the plates remain i...

Page 67: ...ck adjuster plate to the Hydroback mount 10 Repeat step 4 above to verify that the neutral position is correctly adjusted If not repeat steps 1 through 9 above 11 Turn o the engine and lower the machi...

Page 68: ...ing plastic or wire It is important for optimum debris pick up that the brushes be installed with the V shaped bristle patterns pointing toward each other when viewed from above as shown When installi...

Page 69: ...e 4 While watching the scrub brush turn the ignition key on and then o in quick steps to lower the scrub head so that the scrub brush just clears the oor For Safety Before leaving machine turn o the m...

Page 70: ...ush onto the drive hub while rotating the brush counter clockwise Ensure that the brush is fully seated onto the drive hub 10 Install the idler hub into the end of the scrub brush while guiding the id...

Page 71: ...e the scrub deck 2 Position the scrub deck over the chalked area 3 Set the parking brake For Safety Before leaving machine turn o the machine set the parking brake and remove the key 4 Lower the scrub...

Page 72: ...ng the side squeegee mount open 3 Loosen the four pattern adjustment nuts located on either side of the scrub brush idler plate 4 Raise or lower the scrub brush idler plate as necessary to correct the...

Page 73: ...two scrub brush patterns should be equal If they are not equal the level of the scrub deck must be adjusted front to back See Fig 3 1 Open the two side doors and raise the seat mount 2 Lengthen or sh...

Page 74: ...brush 2 Turn o the machine 3 Set the parking brake For Safety Before leaving machine turn o the machine set the parking brake and remove the key 4 Rotate the brush until the brush release tabs are acc...

Page 75: ...ee switch Squeegee will lower to the ground 2 Press and hold idle push button 3 Turn the engine o using the key switch release the idle button 4 Squeegee will remain on the ground Repeat steps 1 3 if...

Page 76: ...le is LPG powered press and hold the idle button located under the key switch and keep it depressed while performing step 3 If the vehicle is not LPG powered go to step 3 3 Turn o the engine key switc...

Page 77: ...ard approximately 2 ft 0 6 m 3 Set the parking brake 4 Examine the curl in the squeegee rubber around the entire back edge of the squeegee blade If the air is not even across the rear squeegee blade p...

Page 78: ...n be more easily accessed by raising the bumper to the maintenance position The outer squeegee blade can be turned or replaced without removing the squeegee tool from the machine Servicing the inner s...

Page 79: ...er bands See Fig 2 8 Replace or turn the squeegee blades by placing the blade onto the pins of the squeegee frame 9 Replace the squeegee retainer straps and close the latch Note When reinstalling the...

Page 80: ...the parking brake and remove the key 3 Raise the side squeegee door 4 Open the latch on the side squeegee retaining strap and remove the retaining strap See Fig 1 SIDE LATCH Fig 1 Side Latch Fig 2 Hoo...

Page 81: ...he latch on the squeegee retaining strap and remove the retaining strap See Fig 3 2 Replace the squeegee blade by placing the appropriate set of holes on the squeegee blade onto the pins of the side s...

Page 82: ...2 Check this skirt for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation Hopper Dump Door Seals Check the dump door seals every 100 hours and replace if worn or damaged SKIRTS AND SEALS Scrub Deck Front Sk...

Page 83: ...tion COVER SEALS Fig 4 Cover Seals Hopper Vacuum Seal A seal is attached to the vacuum tube between the vacuum tube and the debris hopper See Fig 3 Check this seal for wear or damage every 100 hours o...

Page 84: ...al that activates the service brakes See Fig 1 Check the service brake adjustment every 200 hours of operation Adjusting the Brake System Both the service and parking brake are adjusted during the fol...

Page 85: ...o of the axle 3 Remove the inner and outer bearings Note which is the inner bearing and which is the outer bearing so that they are reinstalled in the same location 4 Press the tire from the rim 5 Pr...

Page 86: ...transmission neutral must be set before performing this adjustment The cable should be adjusted so that there is little play in the brake pedal but not so tight to cause the brakes to drag when the b...

Page 87: ...ecome activated 4 Ensure that the switch also closes and opens when the pump arm is pushed slightly to the rear and released 5 Tighten the switch fasteners and retest Adjusting the Nautilus Reverse Se...

Page 88: ...h as it opens and closes 2 Adjust the switch body so that the switch is already activated when the directional control pedal is in neutral and stays activated when the pedal is pushed in the forward d...

Page 89: ...nt Adjustment The seat mount is opened by pulling on the latch handle protruding out from the front of the seat mount then lifting the back of the seat mount The seat mount will lock in the raised pos...

Page 90: ...lugged discharge holes Clean the discharge holes with a small wire brush or pipe cleaner as needed Keep the holes free and clear of debris See Fig 1 Check the Solution Delivery Bar every 200 hours of...

Page 91: ...ith LPG fuel also check the following Battery dead Recharge or replace battery Machine out of fuel Refuel Fuel lter plugged Clean or replace lter Fuel line broken or obstructed Blow fuel line out with...

Page 92: ...mp machine moves slowly or does not move Parking brake is on Release brake Directional control pedal jammed damaged or not adjusted properly Clear jam or adjust linkage Tow valve in tow position Move...

Page 93: ...do not turn or turn very slowly Hydraulic system problem See Hydraulics System Problems in this section Motor Control valve Gear pump Relief valve Brush switch not on Press to on position Foot pedal n...

Page 94: ...ris Leak or clog in hose from impeller Repair leak clear obstruction or replace hose Squeegee out of adjustment Adjust squeegee Engine not operating at high speed Check Throttle Switch Position Impell...

Page 95: ...ee will not lower Loose or defective squeegee switch on console Reconnect wiring or replace switch Loose wire s at foot pedal Connect Foot pedal switches need adjustment Re adjust cams Squeegee will n...

Page 96: ...y Fill Reservoir Motor leaking Replace seals Drive pump coupler failed Replace Key on motor shaft failed Replace key Drive hub failed Replace Hydraulic gear pump failure Pump leaking Replace seals or...

Page 97: ...just control linkage check for binding Charge pump gears worn or scored Replace defective gears Damage due to entry of air into hydraulic system Maintain correct hydraulic uid level in reservoir Keep...

Page 98: ...2014 2015 Minuteman International Inc Nautilus Hi Dump Rider Scrubber Sweeper 988752UM Rev 03 16 Page 98 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 99: ...Nautilus Hi Dump Rider Scrubber Sweeper 988752UM Rev 03 16 2014 2015 Minuteman International Inc Page 99 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 100: ...equipment replacement All warranted items become the sole property of Minuteman International or PowerBoss or its original manufacturer whichever the case may be PowerBoss disclaims any implied warra...

Page 101: ...nths 36 months or 2000 hr 36 months or 2000 hrs 48 months parts 24 months labor or 3000 Hours 180 days travel 3 All Rider I C Bumper to Bumper excluding APEX series 5000 hr max 48 months parts 48 mont...

Page 102: ...Illinois 60140 Phone 800 323 9420 www PowerBoss com e mail tech powerboss com A Member of the Hako Group PowerBoss is a Full Line Manufacturer of Sweepers and Scrubbers for Industrial Facilities 2014...

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