Miller MC250 Maintance Manual

SAFETY, OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE, & PARTS MANUAL

MC250 Curbilder

This manual is for the Miller MC250 Curbilder

Table of Contents

Safety----------------------------------------------------------- pages 4 - 6

Lifting, Tiedown, and Transportation Instructions---- page 7

Curbilder Operating Instructions-------------------------- pages 8 - 9

Curb Mix Information-----------------------------------------

pages 9 - 10

4” Auger Form Guideline------------------------------------ page 11

Curbforms------------------------------------------------------ pages 11 - 12

Curbilder Cleaning & Maintenance----------------------- pages 12 - 15

Parts Listing---------------------------------------------------- pages 16 - 18

SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE

Your engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In some areas, it is
illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and
regulations. A spark arrester is available from authorized Honda dealers.

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SAFETY

The symbol applies to all items in the Safety section unless otherwise noted.

These safety and operating instructions for Miller Spreader curbing equipment are for your
protection. Careless regard of these instructions and other construction practices could result in
accidents and injury

A. General Safety

 Replace damaged or worn decals.
 Replace damaged or worn decals only with original e

modify decals in any way.

All repairs to this machine must be made by a qualified service mechanic using
only MILLER SPREADER replacement parts or their approved equal. Any
deviation from the original MILLER SPREADER supplied machine in the
operation, repair, and/or modifications of the machine without the express written
consent of the MILLER SPREADER COMPANY, voids all machine warranties
and any liability for injuries and/or damage to person or property.

B. Before putting this equipment into operation inspect the equipment daily.

 Inspect this equipment on a hard and level surface.

1. Shut engine off.

2. Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starts.

3. Block wheels in both directions to prevent machine movement.

4. Inspect belt tension/chain tension. Adjust if required.

5. Inspect auger for wear. Repair or replace if required.

6. Inspect tires, wheels and tire pressure on pneumatic tire models. Air pressure
should be 50 PSI.

7. Inspect all operating controls: speed control linkage, steering handle, and wheel
height adjustment for proper operation, cleanliness, and adjustment.

8. Inspect engine oil level.

9. Before adding fuel

• Shut engine off.

• Let engine cool off a minimum of 5 minutes

• Extinguish smoking materials

• Use funnel

• Do not overfill

10. Replace fuel cap after adding fuel.

11. A hot engine may ignite spilled gasoline.

12. Exercise extreme caution when refueling.

 After making adjustments 1-7, start engine. Verify

correctly. At idle speed the clutch fully disengages auger drive and the auger stops

quipment decals. Do not

that centrifugal clutch operates

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turning. When engine speed is increased to full speed, the clutch engages and
auger turns freely.

 Make any necessary repairs or adjustments before putting this equipment into

operation All repairs must be made by qualified service personnel. ALL GUARDS
MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL. Refer to the Maintenance and Machine
Adjustments sections of this manual.

C. Familiarize yourself with the work site and job conditions prior to using the Curbilder.

This equipment must only be operated by trained personnel who fully understand
its safe operation. Each operator must be able to identify any unsafe worksite
conditions and report these conditions to his supervisor for immediate correction.

 Do not start or operate this equipment in an unvent

ilated area. A gasoline engine

discharges carbon monoxide gas which causes INJURY or DEATH if inhaled.

A GASOLINE ENGINE DISCHARGES CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WHICH
CAUSES DEATH IF INHALED. ENGINE EXHAUST AND SOME OF ITS
CONSTITUENTES ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS AND
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE IN A
BUILDING OR OTHER AREA WHERE THERE IS NOT ADEQUATE
VENTILATION FOR THE OPERATOR.

 Do not operate this equipment on unsafe surfaces. This equipment is intended for

use only on leveled and compacted surfaces. AVOID ANY CONDITIONS OF
SLOPE AND/OR GRADE WHICH MAY CAUSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO TIP.

1. Verify that all surfaces will support safely the maximum load of the machine with
the payload

2. All surfaces must have suitable surface for good footing for the operator.

3. Wet, muddy and/or loose surfaces may cause an operator to lose his/her footing
and fall.

4. Identify all unprotected openings on jobsite and do not operate this equipment
near these openings.

5. Identify all overhead structures, electrical wires, and door openings on the jobsite.
Be sure the equipment will safely pass through and under.

6. Identify the load requirements for the jobsite. Do not exceed the load limits in
weight as shown on the following chart. Under all operating conditions the
operator is solely responsible for a safe and secure load. If jobsite conditions so
warrant, reduce load.

SAFETY & OPERATION SPECIFICATION CHART FOR

MILLER SPREADER MC250 CURBILDER

TIRE PRESSURE MAX VEHICLE GVW

FRONT REAR

330LBS 50 PSI 50 PSI

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D. Operation of this equipment

Use caution when operating near other people and obstructions. Always look to
the rear before backing up and back up slowly.

Never feed auger with a tool that could get caught in a turning auger and strike
someone.

 Use caution when operating near other personnel and

obstructions. Always look

to the rear before backing up and back up slowly.

 This vehicle is not intended for the transportation of any personnel. NO RIDERS!
 Do not operate equipment with oily dirty gloves and/or controls.
 Do not operate recklessly. Careless operation causes accidents and injury.
 If operator must leave operator's station (standing at the steering handle) he must

1. Stop equipment

2. Block wheels

3. Shut off engine by turning engine ignition switch off or depressing the emergency
stop button on the console.

 This equipment is not intended to tow other items or equipment.
 Refer to "Lifting and Tie down Instructions" section of this manual. Note the

appropriate lifting and tie down points, and the specific load ratings for chains,
straps, and forklifts.

 Avoid all operating conditions where you, the operator, and/or other people may

become trapped or pinched between the Curbilder and some other obstacle or
where a Curber lifted by a crane etc. may fall on you.

 A Curbilder cannot be operated in areas with flammable or explosive

atmospheres. Refer to code of Federal Regulations (OSHA.) 29 CFR Part

1910.178 to determine permissible areas where these curbers may be operated.

Keep hands clear of auger during operation of curber. Rotating auger contact
can cause injury or death. Keep away!

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Lifting, Tie down, and Transportation Instructions

Do not lift by steering

All chains/straps must pull away from and to the front and rear as shown below.

Do not lift Curbilder with forklift or damage to Curbilder and/or bystanders may
result.

A. To tie curber down to the trailer bed, etc (Note: empty curber weighs 209#)

 Empty hopper
 Chock all wheels
 Secure Curbilder to trailer bed using 4 chains or s

1. 1 on the hopper handle on each side as shown below

2. 1 on each front wheel assembly as shown below

 All chains/straps must pull away and to the front and rear as shown

B. To lift Curbilder

 When lifting Curbilder with a crane or other mechanical hoist

1. Empty hopper.

2. Position the chain/strap through the Lifting Lug as shown below.

 When lifting Curbilder without a crane or other mechanical hoist always use 2 or

more people to lift the Curbilder.

1. 1 person stands on each side of the machine.

2. Use the hopper lifting handle and the front wheel assembly to lift the machine.

3. Be sure to bend at the knees when lifting.

Use OSHA approved lifting/tie down chains and straps that are designed to have
a minimum working load limit of 1320# per chain or strap. Lift or tie down
Curbilder only when hopper is empty. Only transport Curbilder with engine off.
Turn fuel switch to off position to prevent fuel from entering crankcase.

traps as follows:

handle

Place hand on wheel
assembly when lifting
machine (minimum 1
person on each side of the
Curbilder)

Tie down strap (1 on each wheel
assembly)

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Lift machine using a chain
or strap placed thru the
lifting lug when picking up
machine with a crane, etc.

Place hand on hopper lifting
handle when lifting
Curbilder (minimum 1
person on each side of the
Curbilder)

Tie down strap (1 on each side of
the hopper lifting handle)