Power Cube/Intro Video Script - Revision history

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	For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.		For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.
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Ian Midgley at 21:04, 24 September 2011

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Ian Midgley at 18:50, 24 September 2011

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	Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.		Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.

	Weld the two quick ~~release~~ plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.		Weld the two quick attach plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.

	When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.		When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.

	For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.		For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.

Ian Midgley at 18:23, 24 September 2011

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	Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.		Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.

	Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld. Position the two 2” x 24” plates against the 1” plates, then tack and weld. Place the fan on the supports and mark the mounts with bolt hole positions. Place the bolt heads against the fan mounting plate and weld in place. Verify that the bolts match the holes in the fan. Inside the frame, adjust the fan position to to position fan shroud ¼” from oil cooler fins. Be careful with radiator as the delicate fins are easily bent and damaged.		Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld.

	Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.		Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.

Ian Midgley at 18:07, 24 September 2011

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	Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.		Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.

	Weld the two battery mounts to the ~~angle iron and tank~~ to form a rectangle for the battery.		Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a rectangle for the battery.

	Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.		Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.

Ian Midgley at 17:41, 24 September 2011

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	Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.		Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.

	Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the ~~choke~~ bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place.		Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place.

	Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.		Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.

			Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.

			Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual throttle adjustment. Secure the engine throttle knob.

	Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.		Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.
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	When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.		When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.

	~~Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.~~

	Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual choke adjustment. Secure the engine choke knob. The throttle should be wired to permanently set the throttle adjustment to full throttle.

	Lastly, install the engine and secure with bolts, nuts and washers. Also connect wiring to key switch and solenoid, connect the fuel line, connect the coupling to the engine shaft. Install the hydraulic pump on it's coupling and secure it with nuts and washers and install the fan and hydraulic oil cooler.

	For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.		For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.

Ian Midgley at 17:38, 24 September 2011

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	Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.		Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.

	Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity ~~and effectiveness~~ of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.		Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.

	~~Weld the engine cross support across the bottom of the cube frame in position for the engine mount plate to meet.~~ Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.		Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.

	Weld the two battery mounts to the angle iron and tank to form a rectangle for the battery~~. After the mount has cooled, lower the battery into the rectangle to verify it fits properly~~.		Weld the two battery mounts to the angle iron and tank to form a rectangle for the battery.

	Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.		Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.

Ian Midgley at 17:36, 24 September 2011

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	The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.		The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.

			If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves times to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.

			The frame is constructed out of twelve angled iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.

	The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.		The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.
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	The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.		The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.

	If you ~~are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves times~~ to ~~first create a jig to use in assembling~~ the ~~power cube frame. The frame on the bottom~~ of ~~the jig keeps~~ the power cube ~~frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of~~ the frame ~~under construction are plumb~~. ~~Angled spacers are inserted tightly into~~ the ~~corners of the jig between~~ the frame ~~during construction~~. ~~The spacers are then driven out to free~~ the ~~completed power cube frame~~ from the ~~jig.~~		Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount.

	~~The frame is constructed out of twelve angled iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces~~ angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.

	~~Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame~~. Tack and weld the ~~hydraulic~~ tank to the ~~frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic~~ tank ~~will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump~~.

	~~Now attach~~ the ~~gas~~ tank ~~mount~~. ~~Position it so the gas~~ tank ~~will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support~~. ~~Tack and weld~~ the ~~gas~~ tank to the ~~gas tank mount~~.		Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump.

	Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.		Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.

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	Now attach the gas tank mount. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount.		Now attach the gas tank mount. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount.

	~~Assemble~~ the engine mount ~~plates~~ at a 90 degree angle ~~against the angled cross supports~~. ~~Securely weld~~ the ~~angled edge of the plates~~. ~~Secure~~ the engine mount ~~plate with bolts~~ onto the engine outside of the cube ~~frame in preparation for mounting the hydraulic pump~~.		Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.

	Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity and effectiveness of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.		Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity and effectiveness of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.

Ian Midgley at 17:27, 24 September 2011

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	Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.		Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.

	~~Connect the remaining wires. Note that the thicker lines represent the heavier wires that will carry high electrical current.~~

	Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual choke adjustment. Secure the engine choke knob. The throttle should be wired to permanently set the throttle adjustment to full throttle.		Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual choke adjustment. Secure the engine choke knob. The throttle should be wired to permanently set the throttle adjustment to full throttle.

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	The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.		The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.

	If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves ~~times~~ to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.		If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves time to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.

	The frame is constructed out of twelve ~~angled~~ iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the ~~prior~~ procedure and ~~this one~~ for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.		The frame is constructed out of twelve angle iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the procedure and for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.

	The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.		The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.

	The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and ~~insert~~ it ~~into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube~~. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.		The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and make sure it doesn't bottom out. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.

	Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount.		Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount.
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	Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump.		Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump.

	Tack the 2" x 2" ~~angle~~ plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.		Tack the 2" x 2" engine support plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.

	~~Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame.~~ Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate~~. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway~~ and ~~slide~~ the ~~larger end~~ of the ~~coupling~~ on the ~~engine shaft~~ . ~~Tighten~~ the ~~lock screw with the appropriate hex key~~ and ~~tighten the set screws~~ on the ~~coupler~~. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. ~~Verify that~~ the ~~key is in~~ the ~~hydraulic pump~~ shaft~~, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate~~. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.		Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate and then put on and tighten the second set of nuts. Put the coupler on the hydraulic pump and tighten set screw. Put the pump and coupler on the engine shaft. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Tighten the set screw on the engine shaft. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate. The point of using the bolts is to allow for adjustment to line up the engine and pump perfectly. Tack the four bolts to the plate making sure that weld contraction does not misalign the pump and engine. Finish weld the bolts. If the pump and engine are aligned, you should be able to spin the top of the engine with your hands.

	Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The ~~angled mount of the~~ engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. ~~Tack and weld~~ into place.		Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The engine assembly will rest on the hydraulic tank support angle and the 29" cross support. Bolt into place using two bolts per plate.

	Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a ~~rectangle~~ for the battery.		Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a seat for the battery.

	~~Position~~ the ~~two~~ oil cooler mounting ~~plates~~ to ~~the outside of~~ the frame~~, adjust so the oil cooler~~ mounting ~~bolts match the holes in the plates~~ and ~~is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts~~ to the frame. ~~Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in~~ the ~~mounts~~.		Attach the oil cooler to mounting bars. Tack mounting to the frame. Attach fan to its mounting bars and tack to the frame. When everything fits properly finish weld. You may need to use short bar pieces to space the vertical supports.

	~~Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld.~~		Connect the hydraulic suction hose from the barb of the hydraulic tank to the barb inlet of the pump. Use 1" suction hose cut to the proper length. Attach the return line filter and hardwire to the hydraulic cooler.

	Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the ~~hydraulic~~ pump ~~and connect~~ the return ~~hose~~ to the hydraulic ~~oil~~ cooler.

	Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place.		Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place.
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	Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.		Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.

	Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and ~~bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected~~ with ~~matching crimp-on connectors.~~		Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and and is tightened with its own nut onto the keyswitch bracket. Install the throttle cable if the engine does not have electronic throttle control.

	~~Install~~ the ~~keyswitches in the brackets~~. ~~If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure~~ the throttle ~~control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only~~ if ~~your engine has a manual throttle adjustment. Secure~~ the engine throttle ~~knob~~.

	Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.		Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.
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	Weld the two quick attach plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.		Weld the two quick attach plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.

	~~When~~ painting ~~the power cube~~, ~~remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check~~ all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.		Prior to painting, check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces. When painting the power cube, cover any place that should not be painted.

	For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.		For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.