American-Lincoln 6150, Instructions For Use Manual

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26 - FORM NO. 56041704 American-Lincoln
6150
TO EMPTY DEBRIS HOPPER
1. Adjust the throttle to a medium to high engine speed setting.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Move the Hopper Dump door lever to the “CLOSE” Position until door is closed.
4. Move the hopper lift lever to the “RAISE” position until the hopper reaches the desired height.
5. Disengage Parking Brake.
6. Drive forward slowly with the hopper raised to clear refuse container before opening the hopper dump
door.
7. Engage Parking Brake.
8. Push the hopper dump door lever forward to the “OPEN” position. This will allow debris in the hopper to
fall out into the refuse container.
9. Move the hopper dump door lever to the “CLOSE” Position until door is closed.
10. Disengage Parking Brake. •
11. Drive in reverse slowly to clear the refuse container.
12. Engage Parking Brake.
13. Move the hopper lift lever forward to the “LOWER” position and hold until hopper is seated in place.
14. Move the hopper dump door lever to the “OPEN” position until the dump door opens.
WARNING
Do Not Turn off the engine with the hopper in the lifted position.
NOTE
After Stopping The Engine, Perform These Post Operation Checks.
POST OPERATION CHECK LIST
1. Clean debris hopper.
2. Check sweeping brooms for wear or damage.
3. Check all fl aps for wear, damage and adjustment.
4. Fill the fuel tank.
5. Check all systems for leaks.
6. Close the LP storage tank valve. (LP Powered machines only)
WARNING
The Gasoline Tank Fill Cap Is Located Behind The Drivers Seat, Do Not Mistake The Hydraulic Reservoir For The
Gasoline Tank.
BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS (Battery powered Machines Only)
Charge the batteries at the end of each day or when the battery condition meter indicates low battery
voltage. The batteries need to be charged when the needle stays in the “red” zone while the machine is being
operated. When charging the batteries, only use the quick disconnect provided in ensure correct polarity.
Check the liquid level in the batteries at least once a week and add water when low. Use only distilled
water. Fill the batteries after charging the batteries to prevent electrolyte from spilling over on the tops of the
batteries during the charging process.
WARNING
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. Risk of fi re and electrical shock
is possible if the wrong type or size extension cord is used. If an extension cord must be used, only
use a three conductor number 12 AWG cord with ground, properly wired, in good electrical condition
and keep it as short as possible. Locate all cords so that they cannot be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS