System Warning Alarms
Audible warning system. A warning buzzer will sound with the appropriate warning
light if the following exists.
Low air pressure.
Body not completely lowered or rear door locks not fully engaged.
Low hydraulic oil level - could indicate a leak on the hydraulic system.
VS - Single Engine
HYDRODRIVE GEARBOX CONTROL
The hydrostatic transmission system and hydraulic power for the sweeping functions, are
provided by means of hydraulic pumps mounted to a gearbox termed ‘HYDRODRIVE’
which is located within the main drive-line from the vehicle’s gearbox to the rear axle.
HYDRODRIVE provides two modes of operation.
Work - when the machine is ready for sweeping duties.
Transit - when the machine can be driven in its normal transport mode.
To enable the sweeping functions the ‘work’ mode, ‘HYDRODRIVE’ must be engaged.
To Engage or Disengage Hydrodrive
Ensure the chassis air system is adequately charged so the low pressure warning is off.
The following functions must be satisfied in order to engage or disengage the gearbox.
TheHydrodrivedirectionalcontroljoystickmustbeintheneutralposition.
Handbrakeisapplied.
ChassisGearboxisinneutral.
With these functions satisfied, the HYDRODRIVE select switch can be activated, this will
cause the HYDRODRIVE to shuttle into or out of engagement.
Transit Drive - Work Mode Disenaged
Hydrodrive Drive - Work Mode Engaged
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VT - Twin Engine
ENGINE STARTING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
With the chassis ignition turned on the JVM will become active, the screen will display the
following features:
Auxilliaryignitionoff - Water Tank Level - Clock: - Fuel Tank Level
Auxilliaryignitionon -Water Tank Level - Engine RPM: - Fuel Tank Level
Starting the Engine:
Press crank button until engine fires, and release.
If the oil pressure light fails to extinguish on starting, the engine will shut down to show a
fault.
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