DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE IN AN
EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT!
THIS PROPANE MACHINE IS INTENDED FOR
COMMERCIAL USE.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
NEVER TRANSPORT WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
To transport the machine it is necessary to install the
transport wheel so the drive plates are not in contact
with the floor. In this “balanced” position the
equipment can be readily moved from site to site.
A. Tilting the Machine
This is a heavy piece of equipment. Caution
should be used in tilting the machine. This can
be accomplished safely and easily as follows:
1. One man method:
a. Standing behind the machine, place one
foot on the brace at the base of the
propane tank.
b. Place one hand on the handle and the
other on the “T” frame handle support.
c. While pulling and leaning back, lift the
other foot off the floor and extend it
directly behind. This will shift the
balance and naturally tilt the equipment
to transport or full “tilt back” position
without undue strain.
2.Two man method:
Two people side by side perform the above
procedure simultaneously. This is a safer,
more comfortable technique to use until more
experience is gained with the equipment.
Do not use excessive vertical pressure.
B. Position for Maintenance & Cleaning
To perform certain maintenance & cleaning tasks or
to change diamonds, the machine should be placed
in the full “tilt back” position. See page 8 for more
information about maintenance and cleaning.
PREPARATION
Flange bearing must be lubricated before
every use. See page 8 for more information
about the flange bearing.
A. Check that the suggested maintenance
schedule has been observed. See page 8-9 for
more information about suggested machine and
engine maintenance instructions.
All machines are equipped with a multi-function
maintenance meter. The functions include the
following: hour meter, service alert and tachometer.
(See Engine Maintenance Meter instructions pg. 9).
B. Check the engine oil before every operation.
Make sure the machine is level when checking the
oil. Always take 2 readings of the dipstick before
adding oil. If the oil level is below the full mark, add
just enough oil to the engine to bring the oil level
up to the full mark. Never over fill. Follow the
guidelines in your Engine Owners Manual. Check
for foreign material on the dipstick.
C. Properly fill and check your LPG tank and all
LPG fuel lines for leaks.
1. Every tank has been pressure and leak
tested. However, every time a tank is filled
and/or connected to the machine it should
be soap tested. All LPG lines must be
pressurized and every inch of line and
connections must be sprayed. If you find a
leak, make the proper repairs before
operating the machine. NOTE: The
connection and disconnection of the LPG
tank must be done in a well ventilated
area with NO source of ignition within 10 feet
(3 meters) from the point of connection.
2. Never over fill the LPG tank! The LPG tank
is designed to hold just 20 pounds of
propane. Make sure to weigh the tank as it
is being filled. The gross weight of a full tank
should not exceed 48 pounds. If while
operating the machine, you notice frost
forming on the LPG lines or the regulator,
your tank has been over filled. If you
continue to operate the machine in this
condition, damage will occur. The excess
propane in the tank must be removed before
normal operations resume. The bleeding of
a propane tank should be done in a safe
location outside the building. In some cases
the regulator must defrost before restarting
the engine.
D. Connecting the high pressure hose to the LPG
Tank:
Make sure the couplers are in line and screwed
together hand tight. If this is not done properly, fuel
will not pass through to the regulator. Never
complete the connection of the tanks to the machine
by using a wrench. Always do it by hand. Listen for
the rush of fuel to the lock-out device when you open
the tank valve. If you hear this, it indicates a good
connection has been made at the tank.
ULTRAGRIND PG. 5
