Scarab Mistral - Suction nozzle clearances; Side brushes and skirts

Mistral Operating Instructions
Part No. SCAZ037980 v6.0.2 31 E&OE
Suction nozzle clearances
Wear appropriate PPE.
Inspect the suction nozzle flaps to verify that they are in good condition and do
not show excessive wear. Adjust as necessary to achieve the correct flap to
ground clearances.
The factory settings are:
• Inboard Side Flap = 15 mm
• Front Flap = 20 mm
•Rear Flap = 15 mm
These clearances are based on the factory set-up. For some operating
conditions, it might be found that, alternative clearances are preferred.
Side brushes and skirts
Wear appropriate PPE.
Do not attempt to alter the brush settings while the brush is rotating.
Before proceeding ensure people and objects are clear of the brush area.
An effective brush set-up ensures good sweeping performance. The following
settings produce excellent results in most conditions. Experience will
determine if other settings are better suited to specific conditions.
1. Vehicle stopped, handbrake ON, sweep mode ON , activate the
desired brush(es) in their working positions.
2. Switch OFF ignition and remove the key.
3. Locate the appropriate valve(s) in the pneumatic cabinet and activate
the manual override to allow the brush(es) to extend.
4. Adjust the top link q and/or the motor plate w until the brush is at
the correct contact with the road surface. Re-tighten any items
slackened during adjustment.
5. Re-start vehicle, stow all sweeping equipment activated for
adjustment.
Tow point
Skid plate
(Shown ghosted)
Front flap
Rear flap
Adjust for parallel running
Inboard side flap
front flap
rear flap
Brush Pattern
Manual override
Motor centre
Fixing nuts
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