Bucher Municipal
V Range
Operation
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V50 • V65 • V80 Operator’s Guide
Vh - HYDRODRIVE
Start chassis engine
The JVM will power up.
Ensure the low air pressure warning lamp and buzzer are off.
Engage the Hydrostatic gearbox using button (B).
To switch between the ‘Transit Drive’ (D) and the ‘Hydrodrive’ (H) modes the following criteria must be met.
• Chassis gearbox in neutral / clutch disengaged
• Hand brake applied
• Drive selector (I) in neutral
(D) Normal ‘Transit Drive’ Icon
(H) ‘Hydrodrive’ Gearbox Icon
With Hydrodrive engaged, select the 1:1 gear of the chassis gearbox.
Switch ignition on
Activate Sweeper ignition using button (A) JVM displays ‘Ignition page’
Water Tank Level - Engine RPM - Fuel Tank Level (optional) and the RPM increases to 1100. Use button
(C) on the door controller to set the RPM between 1100 - 1700 as required.
COMMENCE SWEEPING
Selecting the hand of sweep, using button (C).
The equipment specification has been factory set within the JVM.
Dual sweep machines without Simultaneous sweep option.
The equipment can only be set to operate on either the Left or Right hand side.
The selected hand of sweep is indicated by the illumination of the switch located on the centre console. To
change the hand of sweep select the side that is not illuminated.
Dual sweep machines featuring Simultaneous sweeping option.
For Single Sweep Operation: The equipment can be set to operate on either side ie: Left or Right hand. To
change the hand of sweep first select the side that is not illuminated before de-selecting the other side.
For Simultaneous Sweep Operation:
Select the side that is not illuminated, both sides will now be illuminated indicating the Simultaneous sweep
mode.
Activating the Sweeping Equipment using the Door Controller:
Pressing the corresponding symbol activates the equipment to its sweeping position, the symbol is displayed on
the JVM. The top of the switch activates the corresponding water jets.
(F) ‘Work Mode’ Icon
With the sweeping equipment operating ‘Work Mode’ is automatically activated, indicating that the
road speed is restricted to a maximum of 15 km/h. When ‘Work Mode’ Icon is off the machine can be
driven Hydrostatically up to 40kph, reducing the need to change back to normal mechanical drive.
Gutter Sprays.
Pressing the switch activates the corresponding gutter spray.
Commence Sweeping:
With the Hydrostatic gearbox engaged together with the 1:1 gear of the chassis gearbox, move the drive
selector in the required direction, the accelerator is used to advance the vehicle speed between 2-10 mph (2
to 17 km/h).
Always use the slowest brush and engine speeds consistent with satisfactory cleaning.
Normal engine operating speeds between 1100 - 1700 rev/min.
Eco Mode (J)
Enables the fan speed to be operated at the ideal level for regular sweeping whilst maximising fuel economy
and minimising noise and emissions.
Eco Mode Override (K)
Enables the fan speed to be increased for heavy sweeping conditions.
Boost Mode (Option) (L)
Enables the fan speed to be increased to maximum when particularly arduous sweeping conditions are
encountered.
VEHICLE START UP
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