Monster Power Equipment SM35BVG, TL35BVG Operating Manual

Part No. Model No.

35hp Skid Mount MPE-SM35BVG SM35BVG

35hp Tow Behind MPE-TL35BVG TL35BVG

Leaf and Debris Vacuum Operating Manual: 35 HP Series Truck Loaders

Read instructions carefully and follow the
rules for safe operations. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.

Proudly Made in the USA

by Sound Manufacturing, Inc

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

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Congratulations!

You are now the owner of a state of the art, quality leaf and debris vacuum from Monster Power
Equipment, Inc.

Monster Power Equipment manufactures a diversified line of HIGH PERFORMANCE power equipment

for leaf and debris solutions, focused on the commercial and municipal lawn care markets.

Team Monster has taken professional landscaping power equipment to a higher standard, offering a
robust, uniquely designed, and high performance line of equipment. Monster Power Equipments is
designed to meet the challenges of the highly competitive landscape market, providing: flexibility,
productivity, and performance, at the same time addressing today’s environmental demands.

Table of Content: Page #:

Introduction 2

Safety Rules / Precautions and Graphic Warning 2 - 5
(Fed. / CARB and ANSI regulations)

Assembly Instructions 6-11

Technical Information – Engine, Fuel and Oil 12

Operations – Check Points, Preparation, and Operating Instructions 13-15

Transportation – Towing requirements 16

Maintenance and Storage 17

Replacement Parts 18-19

Warranty 20

Note: Specifications, illustrations and product descriptions in this manual

are accurate as of the date printed.

Welcome to Monster Power Equipment Incorporated

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Monster Power equipment is constructed with heavy gauge metals, and high performance, fuel
efficient EPA compliant gas engines, designed for the removal of leaf and debris quickly and
efficiently from ground to truck. Proper and timely maintenance will assure years of safe, service free,
reliable operations.

Please read and understand all safety rules and precautions, and technical, assembly, and operational
material before operating your Monster power equipment.

Before starting machine, please carefully read and comply
with all safety instructions to reduce the risk of accidents
and serious personal injury.

DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO DANGER!

 Follow the general safety rules.
 Do not permit others to run machines unless they are properly

trained in its operation.

Safety Rules and Precautions

Introduction

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Eye Protection: Always wear safety goggles while operating machine.

Hearing Protection: Always wear hearing protection when operating machine.

Gloves: Always wear protective gloves.

Clothing: Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught in moving parts of the

unit (i.e., intake hoses). Long hair should be tied back. Safe, sturdy, non-skid footwear
should be worn at all times.

WARNING / DANGER

DO NOT USE the machine if it is damaged or poorly adjusted.

DO NOT remove, guards, shields or safety decals. If a shield, guard or decal is damaged or doesn’t
function, repair or replace before operating machine.

DO NOT USE any attachment with this leaf and debris machine other than what’s offered or
recommended by Monster Power Equipment, Inc. because it may cause serious injury to the operator
or others in close proximity to machine.

DO NOT USE this machine for any job other than those for which it is intended as described in this
manual.

WARNING: KEEP CHILDREN, PETS, AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. Do not permit children to contact
machine. Children and on lookers should be kept at a safe distance from work area (100
feet/30meters).

ALWAYS keep a safe distance between two or more operators when working together.

WARNING: When approaching an operator of the machine, be careful not to startle or distract the
operator, which may cause an unsafe situation. Carefully call his attention and confirm that the
operator STOPS the machine prior to approaching them.

NEVER leave machine unattended while operating or engine is running.

BEWARE that the machine is loud and during normal operation it may interfere with verbal
communication.

NEVER ALLOW individuals to operate the machine that are not mentally capable.

Safety Rules and Precautions

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NEVER ALLOW individuals to operate the machine if they are tired, taking prescription medication, or
are under the influence drugs or alcohol.

NEVER ALLOW individuals to ride, sit, or stand on the machine.

NEVER stand in front or behind the machine when operating; the operator MUST stay to the side of the
machine.

DO NOT park machine on a steep grade or slope; the machine can roll away causing personal injury or
damage to property.

NEVER TRANSPORT the machine while engine is still running.

NEVER TAMPER with governor springs, links, or any other component that may change the governed
engine speed.

NEVER look into the hose or discharge chute while machine is running. The discharge chute should
always be aimed into a closed, well-ventilated container.

KEEP hands away from hose inlet and discharge chute.

NEVER start or operate machine without suction hose attached properly.

KEEP machine away from FIRE or SPARK.

CAUTION: If tow behind machine is NOT attached to towing vehicle, the stabilizer leg brace must be in
the down position and the pin locked in place during start up and operation of machine. The machine
COULD FLIP OVER if stabilizer leg is not down and locked into position when the engine is brought up
to operating speed.

CHECK MOUNTING HARDWARE DAILY!

IMPELLERS

WARNING / DANGER: The engine does NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP the impeller from rotating.

WARNING / DANGER: If excessive vibration occurs, TURN OFF engine, wait for impeller to stop
rotating, and disconnect spark plug wires and check for lodged foreign material, damaged impeller,
and loose impeller bolt or key.

WARNING / DANGER: NEVER try to remove debris from intake or discharge tube when engine is
running OR impeller is still rotating.

Safety Rules and Precautions, cont.

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GRAPHIC WARNINGS

The following stickers are applied to the machine to indicate safety warnings. Do not remove safety
stickers and replace any stickers should they become worn.

It is the responsibility of the operator to carefully follow all safety
requirements to avoid personal injury or destruction of property.

Avoid Serious

Injury or Death

Read Operators

Manual

KEEP HANDS

and

FEET

AWAY AT ALL

DO NOT

SPEED or

EXCEED

30 MPH

NO

Standing, Riding, Sitting

ANYTIME

General Safety Rules and Precautions, cont.

CAUTION

Stabilizer Leg

Must be in the

DOWN Position

before

Un-Coupling

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Please read and follow all instructions to insure proper assembly.

Skid Mount Power Unit: PN# MPE-SM35BVG

Crate content:

1 - Power Unit: Includes Fuel Cell and Battery & Box
1 - Discharge Stack
1 - Discharge Exhaust Chute
1 - Metal Discharge Hose 12”x 5’ w/ clamp
1 - 10’ Intake Hose 16” dia.
1 - Nozzle
1 - Boom assembly
1 - Intake Hose Support Strap 16”
1 - Assembly Hardware kit
1 - Operation Manual and Warranty Registration package

Tow-Behind Power Unit: PN# MPE-TL35BVG

Crate content:

1 - Power Unit (Frame with support jack and stabilizer leg) Assembled w/ Wheels/Tires, Fenders, Tail
light assembly & license plate frame, Fuel Cell, Battery & Box
1 - Discharge Stack
1 - Discharge Exhaust Chute
1 - Metal Discharge Hose, 12” dia. X 5’W/clamp
1 - 10’ Intake Hose 16” dia.
1 - Nozzle
1 - Boom assembly
1 - Hose Support Band 16” dia.
1 - Assembly Hardware kit
1 - Operation Manual and Warranty Registration package

35HP Truck Loader & Skid Mount