TIL-053 / September 9, 2004
Operating Procedure Guidelines
Complete Sweeper Inspection
• Check Auxiliary Engine Oil and Coolant
• Check for Seal leaks
• Check Warning and Work Lights
• Inspect Pick-Up Head
• Check Gutter Broom
• Adjust Mirrors
• Fill Fuel Tank
• Fill Water System
Sweeper Start-Up Procedures
1. Start Rear Engine (Must be in idle)
2. Turn on Warning Lights
3. Turn on Water System
4. Lower Pick-Up Head
5. Pull Sweeper forward to tuck Pick-Up Head Curtains
6. Throttle up Auxiliary Engine RPM to desired levels
7. Lower Gutter Broom(s)
8. Begin sweeping
9. DO NOT BACK UP WITH PICK-UP HEAD DOWN. Throttle down, raise head then back up.
(Optional Reverse Pick-Up Head Chains allow you to back up with the head down.)
CNG Option Start-Up
1. Slowly open fuel service valve on each CNG fuel tank, if not already open.
2. Slowly open fuel shutoff valves 1/4 turn.
3. Start engine and idle for five minutes to allow time for warm-up before engaging transmission.
4. Start auxiliary engine and idle for five minutes to allow time for warm-up before raising RPM.
NOTE: This procedure supplements the sweeper Start-Up Procedure above. Read and comply with both.
Leaf Pressure Bleeder Procedures
• Closed for heavy debris such as Sand, Gravel, Dirt; Etc. (Use BAH when necessary)
• Open 100% when sweeping light debris such as Leaves, Paper Cups, Etc.
• Adjust opening 25% to 75% for mixed debris
Sweeper Shutdown Procedures
1. Lower Auxiliary Engine RPM to idle speed (1000 RPM)
2. Raise Gutter Brooms - (Must hold switch in the up position to fully retract gutter broom)
3. Raise Pick-Up Head - (Must hold switch to retract to the travel position)
4. Turn off Water System
5. Turn off Warning Lights
6. Turn off Auxiliary Engine
CNG Option Shutdown
1. Bring all sweeper components to their stowed position.
2. Lower engine RPM to idle on both engines for a minimum of 3 minutes to allow engine to cool down.
3. Ignition switches may now be turned off.
NOTE: If sweeper is to be parked in an enclosed area, close both 1/4 turn fuel shutoff valves and allow engines to
run until both shut down due to fuel starvation, then close the service valve on each CNG tank.
This procedure supplements the sweeper Shutdown Procedure above. Read and comply with both.
Wash Out Procedures (DAILY)
• Clean Hopper Screens
• Clean out Hopper
• Clean out Dust Separator
• Clean under Pick-Up Head
• Wash exterior of Sweeper and Chassis
• Wash off Radiators
Parking Procedures
• Raise Hopper and lower on 2x4 Wood Blocks - Do not close rear door (Model 210 - 435)
• Leave Hopper Door and Inspection Door(s) open (All Model 600s)
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