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V25 / VX30G / VSK25 / VSK30G
Vacuum Excavators
Operator’s and
Maintenance Manual
V25_VX30_VSK25_VSK30_o-m1_01
Serial No. 5001 -
Order No. 105400ES6
Cabled Assembly No. E850011
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Table of Contents
Receiving and Delivery Report
9
Delivery
11
Machine
11
Dealer/Owner Information
12
Identification Numbers - Record
13
Table of Contents
15
Safety Messages
19
Safety Symbol Explanation
19
Fire Extinguisher
25
Intended Use
27
System Controls
29
Gauges
29
Indicators
30
Honda Engine Controls
31
Vanguard Engine Controls
32
Switches
33
Valves
35
Spoil Tank Safety Brace
40
Spoil Tank Lid Safety Lock Pin
40
Hose Reel
41
Arrow Board (Optional)
42
Lights
43
Starting Procedure
45
Starting the Engine
45
Cold Weather Starting
46
Jump-Starting
47
Battery Explosion/Burns - Avoid
47
Jump-Starting Procedure
48
Shutdown Procedure
49
Stopping the Machine
49
Transporting the Machine
51
Reporting Safety Defects
51
Towing Vehicle Selection
52
Trailer Breakaway Brake
53
Prepare Machine for Transport
54
Vacuum Tools - Store for Transport
54
Strong Arm Attachment - Store for Transport
55
Attach to Towing Vehicle
56
Hitch Height - Adjust
56
Pintle Ring - Attach
57
Safety Chain/Electrical Connector/Breakaway Cable - Attach
57
Jack - Raise
58
Disconnecting from the Towing Vehicle
59
Skid Units - Truck/Trailer Mounting
60
Transport Vehicle Selection
60
Truck
60
Trailer
60
Installation
61
Transporting/Storing Machine in Freezing Conditions
62
Preparing Machine and Work Area
65
Operator Qualifications
65
Personal Protective Equipment
66
Sound Levels
68
Prepare the Area
68
Locate Buried Utilities
69
Striking a Utility
71
Electrocution Prevention
73
Jobsite Assessment
76
Prepare the Machine
78
Engine Fluids - Check
78
Water Pump & Blower Oil Level - Check
79
Fresh Water Tank(S) - Fill
80
Water Strainer - Clean
81
Vacuum Hoses and Tools - Check
81
Filters - Check
81
Machine Location
81
Operating the Vacuum Excavator
83
Cold Weather Precautions
83
Operating Features
83
Water Tank Low Level Sensor
83
Spoil Tank Level Float Switch
83
Pressure Relief Valve
84
Vacuum Relief Valve
84
Vacuum Hoses and Tooling - Connect
85
Potholing
85
Operating Instructions
86
Operating Precautions
87
Material Disposal
88
Operation - Potholing
88
Operation - Vacuum Excavation
92
Reverse Flow (Option)
94
Strong Arm Attachment (Option)
96
Dumping Spoil Tank
97
Manual Locking Door (VSK25-100G Only)
97
Hydraulic Locking Door (All Except VSK25-100G)
101
Machine - Clean
104
Spoil Tank - Clean
104
Cyclone Separator Housing - Clean
106
Tools and Hoses - Clean
107
Vacuum Gauge - Reset
108
Maintenance
109
Safety Signs - Maintain
110
Engine Maintenance
110
Hourmeter - Check for Maintenance Interval
110
Machine - Grease
111
Recommended Fluids
111
Water Pump Maintenance
111
Blower Maintenance
111
Maintenance Interval Chart
112
Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or Daily
115
Engine Maintenance
115
Engine Maintenance - Honda
115
Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
116
Brake System - Check
116
Fluid Levels - Check
117
Fuel Tank
117
Water Pump & Blower Oil Level - Check
118
Machine - Clean
119
Pintle Hitch - Inspect
120
Tank Full Shutdown Switch - Check
120
Vacuum Hose and Water Hose - Check
121
Vacuum Air Filter - Check/Clean
121
Maintenance - 20 Service Hours
123
Engine Maintenance - Honda
123
Maintenance - 50 Service Hours or Weekly
125
Machine - Grease
125
Machine Components - Check/Clean
128
Pressures - Check
129
Water Pump Oil - Initial Change
130
Maintenance - 100 Service Hours or Monthly
131
Engine Maintenance - Honda
131
Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
131
Blower Oil - Initial Change
132
Machine Components - Check/Maintain
133
Overall Machine - Check
133
Safety Signs - Maintain
134
Amber Beacon - Check
134
Tires and Rims - Check
135
Maintenance - 200 Service Hours
137
Engine Maintenance - Honda
137
Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals - Check
138
Maintenance - 250 Service Hours
141
Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
141
Breakaway Brake Circuit - Test
141
Brakes, Electric - Test/Adjust
142
Brake Controller (Optional) - Test/Adjust
143
Maintenance - 300 Service Hours
145
Engine Maintenance - Honda
145
Maintenance - 400 Service Hours
147
Blower Oil - Change
149
Water Pump Oil - Change
150
Maintenance - 500 Service Hours or Twice Yearly
151
Engine Maintenance - Honda
151
Maintenance - 600 Service Hours or Twice Yearly
153
Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
153
Wheel Bearings - Grease
153
Belts - Inspect
154
Maintenance - Additional Periodic
155
1000 Service Hours or Yearly
155
Engine Maintenance - Honda
155
Water Pump Service
155
Maintenance - as Required
157
Engine System - Check
157
Battery - Replace
157
Nozzles - Inspect/Clean/Replace
158
Lights - Replace
159
Belts - Tighten/Replace
160
Sheaves - Inspect
161
Belt Alignment - Check
162
Slip Hook - Replace
163
Towing Chain - Replace
163
Storage
164
Preparing for Storage
164
Storing Machine in Freezing Conditions
164
Blower Corrosion Protection
165
Removing from Storage
166
Troubleshooting
167
Engine System
167
Vacuum Excavator
167
Specifications
169
Lubricants
169
Machine Specifications
171
Tires
171
Capacities
172
Material Density Chart
174
Variables Affecting Water Volume
175
Antifreeze Dilution Chart
175
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Model
McLaughlin VSK25-100G
Category
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Language
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