American-Lincoln 6150, Instructions For Use Manual

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American-Lincoln FORM NO. 56041704 - 7
6150
YOUR SWEEPER HAS BEEN SHIPPED COMPLETE, BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE WITHOUT
READING AND FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
PREPARATION
1. Uncrate the sweeper and carefully remove packing material.
2. Inspect the battery connections.
3.^ Fill fuel tank with appropriate fuel.
3.* Install motive power batteries.
4.* Charge batteries using instructions provided with charger. (See Battery Charging Instructions)
WARNING
Risk of personal injury. Never fi ll fuel tank while engine is running. Always be sure gasoline container and
sweeper are electrically connected prior to pouring fuel. This can easily be done by providing an insulated wire
(Permanently attached to the container) with a battery clip attached to the other end.
4.^ Check engine crankcase oil level.
5.^ Check radiator coolant level. Permanent type antifreeze is added at the factory to provide protection
to approximately -35° F (-2° C). To retain this level of protection always add 1/2 part water to 1/2 part
antifreeze.
6. Check fl uid level in hydraulic reservoir which is located in the engine compartment. The hydraulic
reservoir is full when fl uid can be seen in the sight glass on the side of the reservoir. To get an accurate
reading the hopper must be in the “DOWN” position. If fl uid is required add HYDRAULIC FLUID ONLY.
Use Ford Automatic Transmission Fluid Type “F”.
^For Gas/LP/Diesel Machines Only
*For Battery Machines Only
MACHINE PREPARATION