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COAST MACHINERY MARSH MASTER 2015 User Manual

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MARSH MASTER
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
COAST MACHINERY, LLC
10012 UMBEHAGEN LANE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
225.753.1323
Rev. 7/14/2015
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COAST MACHINERY MARSH MASTER 2015 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCOAST MACHINERY
ModelMARSH MASTER 2015
CategoryOffroad Vehicle
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Warns about toxic gases, noise, hot coolant, unstable jacks, hydraulic fluid, battery acid, and fan proximity.

Safety

Operator Qualifications

Emphasizes the need for trained and experienced operators to study the manual before operation.

General Safety Guidelines

Outlines pre-operation checks, seating, leak checks, fuel levels, and track safety practices.

Safe Operation Practices

Advises against abrupt starts/stops, cautions on slick surfaces, and recommends avoiding enclosed cabs or seat belts.

Load Capacity

Understanding Load Limits

Explains how to find and adhere to load capacity limits stamped on the machine's data plate.

Load Distribution

Discusses the importance of evenly distributing weight for balance and stability.

Test Procedure Prior to Welding, Cutting or Drilling Pontoon

Explosive Atmosphere Check

Details steps to check for explosive mixtures in pontoons before performing hot work.

Purging and Retesting

Explains how to purge pontoons with air and retest for explosive gases.

Operation

Suitable Terrain and Operation

Describes suitable wetland terrain and cautions against hard terrain, rocks, and gravel.

Entering & Exiting the Buggy

Provides instruction on using three points of contact when entering or exiting the machine.

Operator and Passenger Seating

Seated Operation Requirement

Stresses that all occupants must be seated for balance and stability during operation.

Track Control Levers

Control Lever Operation

Details how the left and right levers control tracks for movement and turning.

Instrument Panel

Engine Gauges Overview

Describes the engine hour meter, oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature gauges.

Engine Tachometer and Hydraulic Temperature

Explains the engine tachometer and hydraulic fluid temperature gauge readings.

Procedure for Starting Diesel Engine

Starting Procedure Steps

Details the steps for starting the diesel engine, including glow plugs and override.

Use of Override System

Loading & Unloading the Buggy

Trailer Loading Safety

Ensures the tilt-pin is removed from the trailer before loading the machine.

Loading and Unloading Precautions

Recommends idling the machine, using four-point tie-down, and avoiding steel ramps.

Procedures for Amphibious Operation

Entering Water

Provides instructions for safely entering water, emphasizing pontoon checks and entry points.

Operating in Water

Details safe operation in water, track speed, and avoiding tilting the machine or submerged objects.

Exiting Water

Safe Water Exit

Guides on selecting a safe exit point and avoiding steep banks to prevent swamping.

Water Exit Safety Warnings

Warns of capsizing risk from overloading, improper distribution, or incorrect entry/exit angles.

Operation Procedures for Steep Grade

Steep Grade Operation Guidelines

Details maximum angles, track positioning, and throttle control for steep grades.

Steep Grade Safety Warnings

Warns of injury or death due to improper operation on steep grades, loss of traction, or center of gravity change.

Troubleshooting a Thrown Track

How to Avoid Throwing a Track

Advises slow travel, direct paths, and avoiding obstacles like cypress knees to prevent thrown tracks.

How to Realign a Thrown Track

Provides step-by-step instructions for realigning a thrown track using a come-along.

Tools and Safety for Track Realignment

Lists recommended tools and emphasizes safety precautions when realigning tracks.

Winch Operation

Winch Control and Activation

Describes the valve to control the winch and activating the winch system.

Emergency Towing

Marsh Master Pre-Operation Field Checklist

Maintenance

Pontoon Maintenance

Track Maintenance

Procedure to Replace Drive Sprockets

Controls Adjustment

Engine VM 754 TE3

Priming Engine After Fuel Run-Out

Hydraulic System

Drive System Filtration