SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, & COMMONLY USED PARTS MANUAL Revised June 2012 Curbilder Models: MC-550, MC-650, MC-655 Under Guard Rail MC-850 MC-900 Part #35001
This manual is for the Miller Curbilder Read the contents of this Manual BEFORE putting this machine in Service.
General Machine Model Configuration: Note: All Machines are assembled with the auger assembly on the left side of the machine except for the MC-655 Under Guardrail Curbilder which only comes with right hand assembly. On the other models you can request right hand assembly of Auger if required at the time the order is placed.
Options Available: MC-550 MC-650 MC-655 MC-850 MC-900 15 HP Kohler Recoil Start 15 HP Kohler Electric Start 15 HP Kohler Electric Start N/A N/A 5” Solid CAST Standard Duty Auger Assembly with two (2) 9” Long Augers 5” Hollow CAST Standard Duty Auger Assembly with two(2) 9” Long Augers 6” Solid CAST Heavy Duty Auger Assembly with either two(2) or three(3) 9” Long Augers A A N/A A N/A A A N/A A N/A A Two (2) Augers/ Assembly 45011- 14 A Two (2) Augers/ Assembly 45011-14 N/A A Two (2) A
Options Available: MC-550 MC-650 A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 45037-15 A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 45037-15 N/A A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 45037-15 A Three (3) Augers/ Assembly 45037-30 8” Hollow Fabricated Steel Standard Duty Auger Assembly with one (1) 18” Long Auger A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 100023 A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 100023 N/A A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 100023 N/A 8” Hollow Fabricated Steel Heavy Duty Auger Assembly with one (1) 18” Long Auger A One (1) Auger/ Assembly 45037-31 A One (1)
New Machine Assembly: 1) Remove Curbilder from Shipping Skid. 2) Loosen the two (2) Hopper Retention Bolts/ Wing nut assemblies. Unlatch the two (2) rubber hood latches on the Belt Guard which holds the Engine Cover in Place. Fold the Engine Cover into the hopper. With two (2) people, lift the hopper and engine cover off of the Curbilder frame and set these parts on the ground. Remove the Steering/Brake Handle that is shipped on the top of the Curbilder frame.
C) On Models MC-850, MC-900: Locate the two (2) Grey Battery Cable Plugs at the Left side of the Engine. Orient the Plugs so they will connect together with the correct +/- polarity. Push the two (2) plugs together until they are fully engaged and snapped into position. Replace Hopper and Engine Cover. 4) Attach the Steering/Brake Handle to the Front Wheel Assembly on the same side of the machine that the Auger assembly is located. Use 3/8”-16NC Hex Head Cap Screw x 3-3/4” Long with Nylock lock nut.
5) Attach Curb Form to the end of the Compaction Tube using three (3) ½”-13NC Hex Head Cap Screw with Split Lock Washer and Hex Nut. Then turn the “Tee” Handled Curb Form Hold Down bolt clockwise until the end of the bolt makes firm contact with the end of the Curb Form. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THIS “T” BOLT. 6) Fill the engine with the proper grade and amount of motor oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. 7) Lube all grease fittings. See the “Maintenance Section”.
8) Reverse the Position of the Rear Wheel Assembly on the Frame of the Curbilder. The Rear Wheel Assembly is shipped with the Vertical Square Tube placed facing the Front of the Curbilder. This position prevents shipping damage. To place the Vertical Tube in the correct position for machine operation: A) Turn the Rear Wheel Assembly Crank Clockwise until the Rear Wheel Assembly is off of the ground.
SAFETY See “Operating the Curbilder,” page 30 for location of machine controls. This symbol applies to all items in the Safety section unless otherwise noted. This CAUTION symbol indicates a possibility of Personal Injury or Equipment Damage if the Instructions in this manual and on the decals attached to the machine are not followed.
5. Inspect auger for wear. Repair or replace if required. See “Machine Cleaning and Maintenance Section”. Inspect tires, wheels and tire pressure on pneumatic tire models. Air pressure should be 30 PSI. Inspect all operating controls: Engine Speed Control Linkage, Steering Handle, Service Brake and Wheel Height Adjustment three (3) places. Inspect Safety Torque Arm Assembly for proper operation, cleanliness, and adjustment. See “Machine Adjustment Section”. Inspect engine oil level.
OF INADEQUATE VENTILATION ON THE JOB DUE TO BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARBON MONOXIDE GAS, THE JOB SITE AREA MUST BE TESTED REGULARILY (EVERY ONE (1) HOUR) PER OSHA 29 CFR PART 1910.146. FURTHER, THE JOBSITE MUST MEET ALL OSHA MINIMUM ATMOSPHERE GUIDELINES FOR THE JOB SITE AS SET FORTH “IN THE SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION”, OSHA 29CFR PART 1926.55 APPENDIX A. ADEQUATE VENTILATION MUST BE DETERMINED BY FOLLOWING JOB SITE INSPECTION PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED BY OSHA.
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 operate Curbilder with safety torque arm out of adjustment or serious injury may result. Never feed auger with a tool that could get caught in a turning auger and strike someone. Know the two(2) ways a Curbilder Auger can be Stopped: 1) IN AN EMERGENCY: Push IN any one (1) of the Emergency Stop Switch RED Buttons on the Curbilder.
If operator must leave operator’s station (standing at the steering handle) he must 1. Stop Auger from turning. 2. Shut OFF engine. Shut off engine by depressing any Emergency Stop button on the machine. 3. Lower machine using three (3) Wheel Height Adjustment Cranks until the Auger Housing Assembly engages the ground and the Curb Machine is immobile. This equipment is not intended to be towed. NO TOWING. Refer to “Lifting and Tie down Instructions” section of this manual and machine decals.
Lifting, Tie Down, and Transportation Instructions All chains/straps must pull away from and to the front and rear as shown below. A Curbilder can only be lifted with a forklift when the Curbilder has first been attached to a suitable skid rated to support a minimum of 1,500#. Failure to attach the Curbilder to a skid before lifting with a forklift may result in damage to Curbilder and/or injury to bystanders. Note: An Empty Curbilder weighs between 760# and 1,140# depending on model and auger assembly.
B. To tie Curbilder down to the Trailer Bed, Truck Bed, etc. Lower Curbilder using three (3) Wheel Height Adjusting Screws until Auger Housing makes firm contact with the trailer bed and Curbilder is level with bed of trailer and the Curbilder is immobile. Chock all wheels to prevent machine movement in all directions. Secure Curbilder to trailer bed using three (3) chains or straps as follows: 1. 1 strap at the front middle of the Curbilder frame. 2.
C. To lift Curbilder To lift the Curbilder use a crane or other mechanical hoist rated at a 1,500# Working Load and: Position the chains or straps as follows: a) One (1) at the front corner formed by the motor mount and the Curbilder frame. b) Two (2) at rear corners formed by the auger housing and the Curbilder frame. Position each chain or strap in a “U” shape around the Curbilder frame. Adjust chains or straps so that when the Curbilder is lifted it is level in both length and width.
D. To lift Curbilder equipped with optional lifting lug: To lift the Curbilder use a crane / hoist / chains rated at a 1,500# Working Load and: Position hook / chain through lifting lug eye. Note: There are two lifting lug attaching positions. If the Curbilder is set up to extrude on the left side of the machine, the lifting lug is to be attached in the left set of mounting holes.
Preparing for the Job Choosing the Curb Form Miller Spreader has manufactured over 1600 different Curb Forms. Any of these Curb Forms are available or you may request a Curb Form to your specific dimensions. To Order a Curb Form: A. If you have an existing Curb Form locate the stamped number (one (1) to five (5) digits/letter) on the outside face of the curb form mounting flange. Submit this number to your local Miller Dealer.
ii. With an observer looking at the Curbilder as shown determine from the observer’s viewpoint on which side (left/right) the most vertical side of the curb is being formed. The location of the most vertical side on the Curb Form determines the hand of the form. For example, if the most vertical side of the curb is on the observers left side, the curb form required to extrude the curb should be designated as a left-hand form. Note: The majority of Curb Forms (over 90%) are manufactured as Left Hand.
A. Concrete Curb Mix: 1) Components of One(1) Cubic Yard of Concrete Curb Mix: a) Cement: Use Portland Cement. Typically, Concrete Curb Mixes use 6 to 7 sacks/564-660# of Portland Cement per cubic yard. A higher concentration of cement is required because of the greater surface area of the smaller aggregates used in this mix. When desired, certain Mineral Admixtures can be substituted for some but not all of the Cement in the mix.
Keep loads to 3-5 yards when possible. Water content required to maintain slump will vary according to moisture content in the aggregate. Larger loads and/or higher air temperatures may require more water to maintain slump. Add water at job site only. Work materials to dry side. Retardant admixture should be used at the manufacturers recommended minimum amount. This amount may be adjusted based on local conditions. Air entrainment should be added at approximately 5%.
C. Mix required for a given Curb Form Use the following calculations to help determine the quantity of mix required for any given curb form. It is usually a good practice to reduce yield per cubic yard/per ton by 5% to allow for waste, shortages, etc.
Examples of choosing an auger size for a given Curb Form Example #1 The curb form to be used is Curb Form Design (CFD) #14. The area of this curb form is 38.9 square inches and the overall height of this curb form is 6”. Referring to the chart above see the area of #14 curb form falls within the 33 to 55 square inch recommended range of a 6” diameter auger. Then see that both the height and width of this curb form also fall within the recommended range for a 6” diameter auger.
Example #2 The curb form to be used is Curb Form Design (CFD) CFD # 1021 Area 25 SQ IN #1021. The area of this curb form is 25 square inches Auger Size 5 ” and the overall height of this curb form is 4”. Referring 140 Linear Feet per CU YD of concre to the chart above see the area of #1021 curb form falls 78 Linear Feet per Ton of Asphalt within the 18 to 32 square inch recommended range of a 5” diameter auger.
Choosing either a Solid or Hollow Auger Auger assemblies can be provided as “HOLLOW” assemblies allowing the insertion of 3/8” (#3) reinforcing rod into the curb during the extrusion process, or as “SOLID” assemblies for curbing without rebar. Determine which type of auger is required for your job site. The augers that are mounted onto a solid auger shaft have one (1) long shear bolt through the center of each auger.
B. Extruding Curb over vertical Dowel Pins With a Miller Curbilder, curb can be extruded over vertical dowel pins. This is accomplished by raising the machine with the leveling screws at each wheel assembly in order to allow the screw housing to pass over the pins. Curbing over dowel pins also requires a special curb form. The form must be made with an elevated auger opening to accommodate the raised auger assembly.
bottom of the ditch/trench. Supply the factory the curb form shape, the amount of offset and the depth of the ditch/trench from the top of the road surface to determine the feasibility of your application. Layout the Job Site Before putting the Miller Curbilder in use determine the location of the curb on the job site. Work from either plan job site drawings or surveyors grade stakes. A) Determine the SEQUENCE or ORDER in which each curb section will be placed.
Operating the Curbilder A. Know how to Use and Adjust ALL Controls and Features of the Miller Curbilder BEFORE putting this machine into Operation.
ENGINE: Review the Engine Manual. Know how to SAFELY start, stop and add fuel to the engine. ENGINE THROTTLE: Locate the Engine Throttle on your engine. Refer to page #13 in the Safety Section On throttle operation. Know how to increase engine speed to engage the centrifugal clutch and auger. Know how to decrease engine speed to disengage/ STOP the clutch and the auger.
STEERING: The Steering Control of the Miller Curbilder is done by means of a Steering Handle, which can be, attached either to the Left or Right front wheel fork. BRAKE: The Steering Handle is equipped with both a Service Brake. Push DOWN on the Steering Handle to apply the Service Brake against the front wheels.
For Curbilder Models MC-850 and MC-900: 1) Place the Curbilder on a LEVEL concrete or asphalt surface. Block the Wheels in both directions. Leave the Front Wheels on the Ground. 2) With the machine secure on a level, hard surface and the two (2) bolts holding the Front Wheel Support loosened, push the Front Wheel Support in the direction desired using the Pry Bar supplied with the machine.
REAR TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY: The Rear Tail Wheel Assembly consisting of the Holding Bracket and Vertical Upright Tube with wheels should be mounted with the Holding Bracket and Vertical Tube to the Rear of the Main Frame Rear Cross Tube. To adjust the LATERAL LOCATION of the Rear Tail Wheel Assembly turn the crank handle CLOCKWISE until the rear wheels are 1” above the ground. Then loosen the one (1) 3” long vertical retention Bolt on the Holding Bracket to move the Rear Tail Wheel Assembly.
SAFETY TORQUE ARM: The Safety Torque Arm holds the Gearbox and Input Pulley/Sheave in position to maintain the tension on the Drive Belts. When properly adjusted, the Safety Torque Arm will disengage the Drive Belts when a the drive in the Curbilder is overloaded. This overload can occur when a piece of oversize aggregate passes through the auger and/or the curb form is too small for the auger selected.
POINTER ROD: The Pointer Rod is located in the Front of the Curbilder. The operator who is steering the machine while curb is being placed uses the Pointer Rod to follow a chalk or string line on the ground to place the curb in the correct location on the job.
INSTALL THE CURB FORM WITH THE CORRECT AUGER SIZE: Refer to “Preparing for the Job”, Section #1 “Choosing the Curb Form” and Section #3 “Choosing the appropriate Auger Size for a given Curb Form.” Determine which side the Auger Housing Assembly and Curb Form are to be mounted on the Curbilder. To assemble an Auger Housing Assembly and Curb Form to the Frame of a Curbilder: 1) Place the Curbilder on a level, concrete or asphalt surface. Chock the wheels as shown.
11) Check the Alignment of all three (3) sprockets using a straight edge.
12) Reattach the Chain Guard. 13) Assemble the Deflector in the correct position in the bottom of the Hopper for the Auger size selected. 14) Install the Hooper in the machine sliding the bottom opening of the hopper into the top opening of the Auger Housing Assembly. Secure the hopper to the frame by swinging the two (2) Hooper Bolts into the slots in the Hopper Flanges. Tighten both Wing Nuts on the Hopper Bolts.
B. Preparing Curbilder for Operation Spray inside of hopper, compaction tube, and form with No. 2 fuel oil or kerosene when extruding asphalt curb. Spray with water when extruding concrete curb. Position Curbilder so that the inside face of the curb form is in the proper location to begin extrusion. Curbilder should start from 12” - 18” ahead of where curb is to begin. Inspect the front wheel assembly horizontally to make sure the front wheels will not track in the adhesive.
D. Curbilder is now in position to extrude curb. Start engine and idle five (5) minutes. When ready to extrude curbing, increase engine speed to full throttle (3,000 RPM) to engage automatic clutch, thereby driving the extrusion auger. DO NOT RUN CURBILDER AT PARTIAL THROTTLE OR DAMAGE TO CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH WILL RESULT. Fill hopper slowly with curb mix and allow curb form to fill. Feed Hopper of Curbilder with asphalt using wheelbarrows or Curbloader.
Curbilder Cleaning CLEAN THE MACHINE EVERYDAY AS OUTLINED. FAILURE TO CLEAN THE MACHINE EVERYDAY WILL RESULT IN THE AUGER SEIZING TO THE SHAFT, OTHER DAMAGED PARTS AND AN UNSAFE MACHINE. BEFORE CLEANING CURBILDER: 1) SHUT ENGINE OFF. 2) PUSH IN ANY ONE (1) EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) TO PREVENT ACCENDENTIAL STARTS. 3) PLACE MACHINE ON A LEVEL CONCRETE OR ASPHALT SURFACE.
Failure to perform Machine Maintenance as outlined Voids all Machine Warranties AND any liability for injuries and/or damage to person or property. Maintenance Area Every Day or Every 5 Days or Eight (8) Hours Fifty (50) Hours of use, whichever of use. is less. Engine: Check Oil Level X Change Engine Oil X Lube Throttle Linkage Pivot Points X Bearings: Grease Two(2) Flange Bearings for Auger Shaft.
Maintenance Area Every Day or Every 5 Days or Eight (8) Hours Fifty (50) Hours of use, whichever of use. is less. Every 20 Days or Two-hundred (200) Hours of use. Every Year or Twenty-Five Hundred (2,500) Hours of use. Gearbox: Check Gearbox Oil Level X Change Gearbox Oil X Change Oil at First 50 Hours of Use. X Clean Gearbox Breather Plug X Clean Breather at First 50 Hours of Use. X Drive Belts: Retention Belts X Retention New Belts after First Day of Use.
Maintenance Area Every Day or Every 5 Days or Eight (8) Hours Fifty (50) Hours of use, whichever of use. is less. Every 20 Days or Two-hundred (200) Hours of use. Auger/ Compaction Tube/ Curb Form: Remove Compaction Tube and Curb Form from machine and clean. Grease Auger Shaft BEFORE re-assembly. Inspect all parts for wear. Repair or Replace.
Additional Notes regarding Machine Maintenance: 1) Engine Oil Grade and Type along with Additional Engine maintenance is described in the Engine Owner’s Manual supplied with each Curbilder. Follow additional maintenance items as recommended by the Manufacturer. Use engine motor oil to lubricate engine throttle pivot/wear points. 2) Bearings Grease Bearings as recommended with NLGI No. 2 Extreme Pressure (EP), Lithium Base Grease. Grease all bearings with a handgun to avoid seal damage.
b) The Gearbox used on machines manufactured after August, 2011(Serial Number J13862 and later) are shown in the drawing below. This Gearbox requires three and onehalf (3-1/2) pints of Gear Oil. To inspect Lube Level, remove the Oil Level Inspection Port Plug the location shown in drawing. This Inspection Plug is located on the end plate of the right side of the gearbox below the frame rail near the torque arm assembly. Fill gearbox to the bottom level of this hole.
end for end and front and rear positions changed to get optimum wear. Do not permit auger wear beyond these limits or loss of performance and/or machine damage will result. Avoid permitting an auger to be worn in the shape of a Christmas Tree. Note: Hard Aggregates, Curb Mixes with excessive sand content and/or Small Curb Forms in relation to Auger Size will cause more rapid auger wear.
4) Belts Adjust the belts for 3/16” of depression with a force of 6.7# in the middle of the belt span. To adjust tension on the Drive Belts, lift the Safety Torque Arm Handle up. Push DOWN the Torque Arm until each belt is tensioned properly. Hold this tension on the Torque Arm and engage the handle by pushing it down. A belt tension adjusting gauge can assist in making this adjustment. Refer to page 34 for Belt Tensioning Detail. Replace belts with matched pairs only.
ABBREVIATED PARTS LISTING showing most commonly used parts for MC550/650/655/850/900 Curbilder Curbilder Commonly Used Parts: ITEM QTY per Part # Machine 1 1/2 45018-15 2 2/4/6 45120-14 3 1 45023-01 4 1 45023-08 5 6 3 1 BE0200 SK0200 7 8 1 1 SK0300 45016-16 9 10 1 2 CL0200 45050-15 11 2 45050-23 DESCRIPTION 3/8” diameter Shear Bolt , Nut and Lock Washer for Solid Auger. ½” diameter Shear Bolt (with Machined end) and Lock Washer for Hollow Auger.
ITEM 12 13 QTY per PART# Machine 1 45059-07 4/9 WT0100 14 6/9 45094-14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2/3 2/3 1 1 1 45050-10 Hardware 45122-01 45121-11 45018-18 45018-19 45014-01 45014-06 45010-14 45018-09 45018-11 45128-01 45127-11 45126-01 29 1 45126-07 30 1 45036-18 31 1 45034-01 DESCRIPTION Tie Rod Assembly. 2” Wide X 8” Diameter Solid Rubber Wheel. 2-1/2” Wide X 8” Diameter Heavy Duty Solid Rubber Wheel.
Machine Parts: 53
Solid and Hollow Auger Assemblies: 54
