Elgin Pelican P - Sweeping Operations and Patterns

suspension, use the CONV LOWER /
MB/CONV UP switch (47) to raise the main
broom and conveyor.
7. Set the Engine Throttle Control (53, Figure
O-2) for transport RPM.
8. Turn on the lights, using the Hazard switch
(33), Head Lights switch (35), and optional
Beacon switch (34) as needed.
9. Ensure that the front of the machine is clear
before moving it forward. During operation of
the sweeper, monitor the front round mirrors
for people outside of your direct field of view.
10. To move the sweeper forward, press the upper
end of the propel pedal (Figure O-5). To move
the sweeper backward, press the lower end of
the pedal.
11. Releasing the propel pedal will result in
dynamic braking which will slow the sweeper.
For additional braking, use the service brake
pedal (Figure O-6) located next to the propel
pedal.
SWEEPING
WARNING
The operator may not be able to see directly in
front of machine, and operating with people in
front of sweeper can cause severe injury or
death.
Ensure that area in front of machine is clear
!
OPERATION
O-12
Propel Pedal
Figure O-5