1)
Where
is the serial number?
2) Does the unit have brakes if the hydraulics
fail?
3) What can the machine be used for besides concrete
placement?
4) If
I remove the dual wheels, do I need to reduce the load capacity?
5) How steep of a
grade will the machine go up?
6) Does load capacity
mean total weight of the machine and material, or just what the machine
can haul?
7) What’s the
torque spec on the castle nut on the drive wheels?
8) Do you put neversieze
on the wheel motor shaft?
9) How do I adjust
"creep" on the machine
10) How do I adjust
the dump control valve?
11) How do I adjust the directional control
valve?
12) What do you use to
align the engine with the transmission coupler?
13) How do you know
when the brakes are set correctly?
14) Are the holes above the operator platform
for tie down straps?
15) What kind of oil is recommend for the hydraulics?
16) The dump valve won't return to the neutral
position?
17) What do I do if someone put gas in the hydraulic
reservoir?
18) What rpm should the engine be running?
19) Can I put asphalt in the poly bucket ?
1)
Where is the serial number?
It is located inside the upper left hand side of the console
on MB16/21 models and on the left rear corner below the dump lever
on the MB11. (Back to top)
2)
Does the unit have brakes if the hydraulics fail?
Yes, the machine has contracting band type brakes. The brake
pedal is located to the right of the operator’s platform.
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3)
What can the machine be used for besides concrete placement?
It can be used for carrying a variety of materials including
concrete, sand, gravel, mulch, etc. However, hot asphalt will melt
poly buckets. (Back to top)
4)
If I remove the dual wheels, do I need to reduce the load capacity?
Yes, the load must be reduced by 50% to1250lbs for MB16 and to
1600lbs for MB21.
NOTE: Buggy will tip over easily with dual wheels removed. Operate
only on smooth, compacted, level surfaces. (Back to
top)
5)
How steep of a grade will the machine go up?
The MB16/21 will handle a 15% (8 degree) grade.
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6)
Does load capacity mean total weight of the machine and material,
or just what the machine can haul?
Load capacity is the weight of material in the bucket.
(Back to top)
7)
What’s the torque spec on the castle nut on the drive wheels?
The torque spec is 125 ft. lbs.+ as required to install cotter
pin. (Back to top)
8)
Do you put neversieze on the wheel motor shaft?
Yes, it is used to keep moisture and rust away and aid in removal
of the hub. (Back to top)
9)
How do I adjust "creep" on the machine
• Remove
louvered hydraulic reservoir cover (four 3/8” hex bolts).
• Inspect shift bar and verify that it is tight on transmission
pivot shaft and it stops against bolt when lever is released. If
shift bar does not stop against bolt, increase tension on spring
by tightening eyebolt.
• Start buggy engine. Idle engine.
• Shift directional control lever on dash to forward position.
• Loosen hex jam nut on bolt 4 turns. Turn bolt clockwise until
buggy begins to creep in opposite direction from the direction of
the directional control lever. Then slowly turn bolt counterclockwise
until creep just stops. Tighten hex jam nut to secure bolt. Run
buggy at full speed and release lever and verify buggy stops and
does not creep. (Back to top)
10)
How do I adjust the dump control valve?
• Remove
hex cap covering pressure relief valve (beside valve spool).
• With an allen wrench, turn pressure adjusting screw three
turns counterclockwise.
• Disconnect hose from elbow in Port “A” of valve
• Connect pressure gauge with hose to elbow. Note thread on
elbow is 7/8-14, 37º JIC.
• Start engine, run engine at full speed.
• Push dump lever forward (dump bucket until dump cylinder
fully extends) and check pressure.
• Turn relief adjustment screw clockwise to increase pressure,
counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
• Replace hex cap, disconnect pressure gauge, reconnect hose.
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11)
How do I adjust the directional control valve?
• Remove
hex cap covering pressure relief valve.
• With an allen wrench, turn pressure adjustment screw three
turns counterclockwise.
• Remove hex cap.
• Attach pressure gauge to fitting.
• Block all wheels and engage parking brake. (Parking brake
must be adjusted properly in order to perform this test.)
• Start engine, increase throttle to full speed, and shift
to forward.
• Squeeze speed control lever until maximum pressure is registered
on the gauge without stalling engine.
• Adjust relief pressure to 2000 PSI. Turn pressure adjusting
screw clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to decrease
pressure.
• Remove pressure gauge and replace hex caps.
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12)
What do you use to align the engine with the transmission coupler?
Align both halves of the coupling parallel with each other using
a straight edge. Check the parallel alignment in at least 4 places
(every 90 degrees), top and bottom and left and right sides. Additional
checks around the periphery of the coupling assembly are recommended.
Refer to the manual for instructions. (Back to top)
13)
How do you know when the brakes are set correctly?
When full foot pressure is applied to the brake pedal so both
brakes engage equally and pedal is level with top of the operator’s
platform, the brakes are set correctly. If the brakes are not correctly
set, refer to the manual and adjust brakes immediately.
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14)
Are the holes above the operator platform for tie down straps?
Yes, please refer to page 22 in the buggy manual for instructions
on how to properly secure the buggy when transporting.
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15)
What kind of oil is recommend for the hydraulics?
Any brand of 10w40 multi-grade motor oil will work fine.
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16)
The dump valve won't return to the neutral position?
Check all hardware on dump lever. Make sure bolts are not too
tight, and that it is well lubed. (WD-40 or equal)
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17)
What do I do if someone put gas in the hydraulic reservoir?
The hydraulic system needs to be drained and flushed of all contaminated
oil. (Back to top)
18)
What rpm should the engine be running?
8 hp Honda (GX 240) should be set at 3700 rpm.
13hp Honda (GX 390) should be set at 3700 rpm.
18hp Honda (GX 610) should be set at 3000 rpm. (Back
to top)
19)
Can I put asphalt in the poly bucket ?
No, asphalt will melt the poly bucket. However, a steel bucket is
available for both the MB-11 and MB-16 models. (Back
to top)
