Patriot Pathfinder, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...triot PathfinderTM Nurse Trailer Owners Manual Manufactured by Minden Machine Shop Inc 1302 K Road Minden NE 68959 1 800 264 6587 Pathfinder Trailer Serial ______________ Date of Purchase _______________ ...

Page 2: ...N 8 SIGN OFF SHEET this must be signed annually as part of your safety program 8 MACHINE INSPECTION 8 SAFETY DECALS 9 DESIGNATED WORK AREA 12 WORK AREA DIAGRAM 12 RULES FOR SAFE WORK AREA 12 OPERATING PROCEDURES 12 STARTUP AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES 12 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS 12 LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE 13 HUB PARTS 15 AXLE SPACER KITS 15 1000 GALLON PATHFINDER TRAILER 16 1600 GALLON PATHFIND...

Page 3: ...of the trailer at speeds up to 25 MPH Thank you for choosing the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer All information in this manual is based on the latest production information available at the time of printing For the latest version of this catalog please call 1 800 264 6587 Minden Machine Shop Inc reserves the right to ma...

Page 4: ...o 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 app...

Page 5: ...nel We wrote this manual to help you understand safe operating procedures for Patriot Pathfinder Trailers We want you as our partner in safety A copy of this manual should be available to all persons who may operate this machine It is your responsibility as an owner or operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements precautions and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other ...

Page 6: ...t Minden Machine Shop Inc for the correct items SERIAL NUMBER To ensure efficient and prompt service please furnish us with the model and serial number of your Patriot Pathfinder Trailer in all correspondence or other contact The Serial Number is located on the driver s side near the tongue SAFETY PROCEDURES 1 Use only proper pumping systems when using this trailer 2 Use only proper pulling equipm...

Page 7: ...rea as shown in the work diagrams 4 A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instruction is not qualified to operate the machine SAFETY OVERVIEW YOU are responsible for SAFE operation and maintenance of your Patriot Pathfinder Trailer YOU must ensure that you and anyone who is going to operate maintain or work around the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer must be familiar with the...

Page 8: ... and pinch points and will stop engine before servicing 7 I recognize the danger of coming in contact with power lines 8 I am aware of the need to secure the Patriot Pathfinder tank to its trailer 9 I understand the danger of working with bulk liquids 10 I understand that any accidents that occur with the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer are my responsibilities 11 I understand that Minden Machine Shop w...

Page 9: ...r TIRE SAFETY 1 Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death 2 Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job 3 Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous Whenever possible trained personnel should be called to service and or mount tires 4 Always o...

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Page 12: ...e at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that hour speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure Keep speed to a minimum 2 Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning 3 Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes 4 Always keep towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill Do not coast 5 Do not drink and drive 6 Comply with st...

Page 13: ... LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE For economical and efficient operation of your Patriot Pathfinder Trailer maintain regular and correct lubrication Neglect leads to reduced efficiency excessive wear and needless down time ...

Page 14: ...0319 v3 1 14 Dry torque on the lug nuts on the 8 bolt spindle is 240 ft lbs The main 1 Nut need to be torqued to 75 foot lbs and then backed off to 27 foot lbs ...

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