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TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING — Electrical System

BATTERY

IGNITION SWITCH

RELAY

CIRCUIT BREAKER

CONTROL SWITCH

COMPONENT (LOAD)

CHASSIS GROUND

ALTERNATOR

RELAY

STARTER MOTOR

Summary of Contents for Pelican P

Page 1: ...P e l i c a n P OPERATORS MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...CAN SERIES P OPERATORS MANUAL Sweeper Serial Number_____________________________ Elgin Sweeper Company Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation 1300 W Bartlett Rd Elgin IL 6012 847 741 5370 P N 070145...

Page 5: ...every shift or 10 hours PERIODIC SERVICE After each period of 50 150 500 or 1000 hours Refer to the maintenance schedule in the Maintenance Section This schedule is also displayed on the sweeper Keep...

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Page 7: ...r s location or at other locations approved by ESCO The ESCO Limited Warranty shall not apply to 1 Major components or trade accessories such as but not limited to trucks engines hydraulic pumps and m...

Page 8: ...es on the part of ESCO including but not limited to liability for incidental and consequential damages on the part of the Company or the seller ESCO makes no representation that the machine has the ca...

Page 9: ...n P Front View D 10 Pelican P Rear View D 10 Operation Instruments and Controls O 1 Operating Checklist O 6 Starting the Engine O 8 Cold Weather Starting O 9 Transport O 10 Sweeping O 12 Sweeping Patt...

Page 10: ...sion SP 13 Hydraulic Suspension SP 13 Dirt Shoe Adjustment SP 14 Dirt Deflectors SP 15 Conveyor SP 16 Conveyor Access SP 16 Adjusting Conveyor SP 18 Conveyor Belt Adjustments SP 18 Other Conveyor Adju...

Page 11: ...Read and understand the following definitions of the signal words before operating or work ing on the machine DANGER DANGER is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe person...

Page 12: ...s include the current safety signs Replacement safety signs are available from your Elgin Sweeper dealer Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly Do not let anyone oper ate th...

Page 13: ...ards are fitted and in their correct position Before moving the machine check the immedi ate vicinity of the machine for bystanders Use the horn as a warning immediately before moving the machine For...

Page 14: ...their function Stay clear of these moving ele ments during operation Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts AVOID MACHINE INSTABILITY Parking brake must be set before raising or til...

Page 15: ...area clean and dry Remove any build up of grease oil or debris Never lubricate or service the machine while it is moving Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately...

Page 16: ...ter or hydrometer Always remove the grounded battery cable first and connect it last Do not charge a frozen battery it may explode Warm the battery to 60 F 16 C AVOID OVERLOADING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Bef...

Page 17: ...nt occurs seek immediate medical attention Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure USE PROPER TOOLS Use tools appropriate to the work Make shift tools...

Page 18: ...t first taking precautions to protect persons and property For details see the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Never use a ring or other rim parts of different ma...

Page 19: ...ex mirrors before operating and monitor them for people outside of your direct field of vision Refer to Elgin Sweeper Tech Tip 0713074 WARNING CAUTION Towing with hubs engaged will damage hydrostatic...

Page 20: ...e but not limited to Bent rim tire damage axle damage etc Contact Elgin dealer with any questions NOTICE Replace the guide wheel pivot pin 1001729 on a 5000 hr interval or every 5 years whichever occu...

Page 21: ...achine with engine s running Use extreme care when making checks or adjustments that require the engine s to be running WARNING CAUTION Towing with hubs engaged will damage hydrostatic drive Max tow s...

Page 22: ...SAFETY S 12...

Page 23: ...cleans large paved areas such as streets and park ing lots It can be equipped with a broom on each side to increase total sweeping path Side brooms also help to bring debris out of the gutter and ont...

Page 24: ...conveyor The conveyor carries the debris to a hopper The No Jam hopper con veyor of Elgin Pelican was originally patented This revolutionary design sweeps debris up onto the con veyor eliminating the...

Page 25: ...directs the debris toward the conveyor Side brooms are available on both the right and left sides For sweeping these are lowered and rotated to move gutter debris to the conveyor The pattern that the...

Page 26: ...hopper The forward dumping hopper allows dumping to occur using only one lane of traf fic The dumping height is variable up to 9 ft 6 in 2895 mm After dumping the hopper should be washed down for max...

Page 27: ...complete description of all controls see the Operations Section DRIVE WHEELS The Pelican P features a unique wheel motor design Figure D 4 to provide power to handle all road conditions include steep...

Page 28: ...et around parked cars and tight corners An optional sprung guide wheel increases operator comfort and decreases stress on the sweeper The 4 spring suspension absorbs shock and is especially important...

Page 29: ...or Variable displacement Filter return 10 micron full flow with bypass Reservoir capacity 28 gal 106 L Refill capacity 35 gal 132 5 L Conveyor Type Multiple ply reinforced rubber belt Speed Variable w...

Page 30: ...4 080 kg Volumetric capacity 3 5 yd3 2 7 m3 Material volume 3 yd3 2 3 m3 Engine John Deere Diesel 4045TF150 Cylinders 4 Displacement 276 in3 4 5 L Horsepower 99 HP 74 kW at 2500 RPM Torque 274 lb ft...

Page 31: ...D 9 DESCRIPTION Series P Main Broom Side Broom Dirt Shoe Hopper Guide Wheel Drive Wheel Bubble Window Beacon Engine Compartment Pelican P Side View Figure D 6...

Page 32: ...DESCRIPTION D 10 R R Pelican P Front View Figure D 7 Pelican P Rear View Figure D 8 Spray Water Gauge Bubble Window Engine Compartment Exhaust Air Precleaner Sprung Guide Wheel...

Page 33: ...ice 4 Restricted Drive Filter indicator Indicates that the hydraulic fluid filter for the hydrostatic drive is clogged and in need of service 5 Low Eng Oil Press indicator optional Indicates that the...

Page 34: ...igh Low Low no Stalled Parking Restricted Restricted Low Eng RH Side Broom Position Engine Oil Pressure Hydraulic Oil Level Low Broom Hours Sweep Controls Right Side Washer Windshield Off Forward Reve...

Page 35: ...es the temperature of coolant at the engine 16 Engine Oil Pressure gauge Indicates oil pressure at the engine 17 LH Side Broom Position gauge optional Indicates vertical position of the left side broo...

Page 36: ...the optional left side broom 27 Left Side Broom Rotate switch optional Switches the optional left side broom motor on or off 28 Left Side Spray Water switch optional Switches spray water on or off at...

Page 37: ...side broom 45 Right Side Broom Rotate switch Switches the right side broom motor on or off 46 Right Side Broom Height switch Lowers or raises the right side broom 47 CONV LOWER MB CONV UP switch optio...

Page 38: ...1 Spray Water valve Allows the amount of spray water to be regulated according to the sweep ing conditions 52 Hopper Dump Control Lever controls the motion of the hopper 53 Engine Throttle Control Kno...

Page 39: ...give full field of vision SPRAY WATER Check spray water filter Fill water tank after flushing hydrant Flush hydrant before connecting to fill hose to remove impurities in the water Fill to overflowing...

Page 40: ...NOTICE Never operate the starter for more than 10 seconds Longer operation will lead to an over discharge of the batteries as well as starter seizure Wait at least 30 seconds between attempts to star...

Page 41: ...r operate the starter for more than 10 seconds Longer operation will lead to an over discharge of the batteries as well as starter seizure Wait at least 30 seconds between attempts to start the engine...

Page 42: ...ne is clear before and while moving forward Properly adjust front round convex mirrors before oper ating and monitor them for people outside of your direct field of vision WARNING With dual steering T...

Page 43: ...tion of the brooms and conveyor by using the Broom Rotate switches 22 27 45 and Conveyor Rotate switch 49 5 As necessary raise the side brooms to trans port position by using the Broom Height switches...

Page 44: ...outside of your direct field of view 10 To move the sweeper forward press the upper end of the propel pedal Figure O 5 To move the sweeper backward press the lower end of the pedal 11 Releasing the p...

Page 45: ...nsport 2 Before engaging sweeping components bring the Pelican to a complete stop and idle the engine at 1000 rpm 3 Lower the main broom and conveyor together by using the MB Conv Height switch 50 Fig...

Page 46: ...Spray Water switch es 28 and or 44 Water volume is con trolled by using the Spray Water valve 51 Figure O 2 9 During sweeping monitor the level of water in the spray water tank Sweeping without water...

Page 47: ...ge of the mirror or a place on the hopper and line it up with the edge of the curb ahead of the sweeper This eliminates any tendency to oversteer the sweeper CAUTION Do not lean out the opened bubble...

Page 48: ...re incorrect broom angle or excessive broom wear A pattern narrower than that in Figure O 8 indi cates that there is too little downpressure which will result in poor sweeping performance A pattern wi...

Page 49: ...r 46 lower the main broom and side broom s 4 As necessary use the Broom Rotate switches 22 27 45 to start rotation of the brooms 5 Using the Engine Throttle Control knob 53 Figure O 2 increase engine...

Page 50: ...in Figure O 8 adjust or replace the brooms as necessary by the procedures in the Service Procedures section While checking the broom patterns also check the dirt shoe Figure O 9 on each side of the ma...

Page 51: ...arance Raise hopper only in areas with minimum overhead clearance of 16 ft 5 m and forward clearance of 3 ft 1 m Do not raise hopper while under trees bridges etc CAUTION Overloading the hopper can ca...

Page 52: ...e and rollout functions Be careful not to roll out hopper too far until sweeper is in position to dump hopper 7 Keep hopper level until in position for dumping 8 If dumping into truck Raise hopper to...

Page 53: ...r has hydraulic main broom sus pension use the CONV LOWER MB CONV UP switch 47 to raise the main broom and conveyor NOTICE Before shutdown the engine must be run at idle speed about 1000 RPM for at le...

Page 54: ...rected in the Maintenance and Service Procedures sections Filling the fuel tank at the end of the shift will force most of the air out of the tank This action will minimize the water condensation that...

Page 55: ...4 Check Tire Inflation Pressure 5 Inspect Pre Cleaner Air Filter Accessory 6 Drain Water Separator Engine 8 Wash Down Entire Machine Flush Out Lower Conveyor Roller 9 Check Windshield Washer Fluid Le...

Page 56: ...ease Side Broom Lift Cylinder Pivot 29 Grease Side Broom Lift Rod Clevis 30 Grease Side Broom Bell Crank Bearings 2 31 Grease Side Broom Pivot Pin 32 Grease Hopper Arm Pivot 18 33 Grease Link Weldment...

Page 57: ...62 Adjust Valve Clearance 63 Inspect Turbocharger 64 Inspect Engine Fan Hub 65 Change Flush Coolant Ethylene Glycol Anti Freeze After 1000 hours change oil in torque hubs After 5000 hours or 5 years...

Page 58: ...MAINTENANCE M 4 Pelican P Top View Scheduled Maintenance Items Figure M 1...

Page 59: ...M 5 MAINTENANCE Pelican P Front End Scheduled Maintenance Items Figure M 2...

Page 60: ...MAINTENANCE M 6 Pelican P Rear End Scheduled Maintenance Figure M 3 Pelican P Guide Wheel Figure M 4...

Page 61: ...each of the two holes located above the spring loaded door latches on the sides of the hopper Figure M 5 The bolts will hold the hopper door closed dur ing roll out DANGER Raise or dump hopper in are...

Page 62: ...e the conveyor several times during this flushing 7 With the conveyor still running forward use high pressure water to flush the conveyor and belt backing plate 8 Flush out the hopper all undercarriag...

Page 63: ...the one shipped with the Pelican Apply the cleaner to a rag and wipe it on the window NOTICE Use a soft cloth on the bubble window Do not use coarse materials such as paper towels on the bubble window...

Page 64: ...m the system and the bear ings it serves should be inspected periodically as recommended in the manual from the system man ufacturer TORQUE HUB OIL Oil level and type may vary with specific torque hub...

Page 65: ...L To check oil level For a hub with oil plugs 180 apart Figure M 8 turn the hub until the plugs are level with the disconnect cover For a hub with oil plugs 90 apart Figure M 9 turn the hub until the...

Page 66: ...NOTES MAINTENANCE M 12...

Page 67: ...per faster than 20 mph 32 km h The Pelican may be towed from the rear with the drive wheels on the ground after disengaging the torque hubs Figure SP 1 on both sides To tow the Pelican 1 Set parking b...

Page 68: ...f sweeper to towing vehicle WARNING Make sure the sweeper will not roll out of con trol before you unblock the wheels 5 Unblock wheels 6 Release parking brake before towing Pelican After towing is com...

Page 69: ...manual b Reverse disconnect cover so it will hold tow pin in outer position c Secure cover with screws WARNING Make sure sweeper will not roll out of control before you unblock the wheels 5 Unblock wh...

Page 70: ...the unloader is damaged install a new unloader 4 Clean the inside of the air cleaner canister with a damp lint free cloth 5 Install a new outer element 6 Securely fasten the cover on the filter canis...

Page 71: ...re correctly fastened 13 Check the whole air intake system for leaks FUEL SYSTEM The fuel lift pump C Figure SP 3 draws fuel from the fuel tank K and pushes it through the fuel fil ters G to the injec...

Page 72: ...1 Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the filter 2 Loosen the bleed screw SERVICE PROCEDURES SP 6 Fuel Filter Figure SP 4 B A E C H D J K G F Fuel System Figure SP 3...

Page 73: ...king from the filter CHANGING FUEL FILTER To change the fuel filter Figure SP 4 use the fol lowing procedure 1 Turn the filter cartridge to remove it from the filter head NOTICE The presence of a larg...

Page 74: ...can P is spline shaft driven There are no belts to break or pulleys to adjust There are three basic hydraulic systems hydrostatic drive system hydraulic sweep system hydraulic steering system All thre...

Page 75: ...with new elements Never try to clean an element for further use Every 1000 hours replace the hydraulic tank breather with a new one SPRAY WATER SYSTEM Spray water is used during sweeping to suppress d...

Page 76: ...water is controlled through switches and a valve at the control console in the cab as detailed in the Operation section of this manual BROOM ADJUSTMENT Broom sweeping patterns are a guideline of swee...

Page 77: ...ts that attach the motor bracket to the forward side broom bracket Figure SP 8 2 Tilt the assembly to the proper angle 3 Tighten the bolts Front To Back Angle To correct the front to back angle take t...

Page 78: ...he turnbuckle jam nut Down Pressure To correct the side broom down pressure reset the position of the quick release pin located on the adjustable stop Figure SP 10 SERVICE PROCEDURES SP 12 Side Broom...

Page 79: ...ydraulic Suspension In the optional hydraulic main broom suspension Figure SP 12 the snubbing spring is compressed or released to adjust for even broom wear The fac tory adjustment for the left side i...

Page 80: ...guide to keep debris between the main broom and the conveyor The main broom rotates between the two dirt shoes Wings at the rear of each dirt shoe assure that the bristles are turned in and ride flus...

Page 81: ...ng the dirt shoe adjusting plate To raise the rear of the dirt shoes lift the plate toward the lifting rod To lower the rear of the dirt shoes move the plate away from the lifting rod DIRT DEFLECTORS...

Page 82: ...metal plate and raising or lowering the runner as needed All dirt deflectors should be inspected regularly and changed if damaged or worn CONVEYOR CONVEYOR ACCESS The hopper must be rolled out and lo...

Page 83: ...oor latches on the sides of the hopper Figure SP 15 The bolts will hold the hopper door closed during roll out 2 Raise the hopper slightly and begin to tilt roll the hopper completely over raising and...

Page 84: ...tension adjustment the belt must be kept nearly centered but tension must be correct before final adjustment of alignment It is impor tant to make small adjustments and to check belt tension and alig...

Page 85: ...hine with engine running Use extreme care when making checks or adjust ments that require the engine to be running NOTICE All belt tension adjustments should be made with no more than one half turn of...

Page 86: ...small adjustments to the upper roll as outlined below As a result upper conveyor roll take ups may not have equal final adjustments In some cases adjusting the upper roll may not be sufficient to kee...

Page 87: ...e trying to completely adjust alignment BELT TRAVELS TO THE RIGHT Increasing tension on the right side or decreasing tension on the left will draw the belt to the left BELT TRAVELS TO THE LEFT Increas...

Page 88: ...ustment To adjust the scraper take the following steps 1 Loosen two nuts at each end of the scraper 2 Adjust the scraper to clear the roll by no more than 1 16 inch 1 6 mm 3 Tighten the nuts NOTICE Th...

Page 89: ...e main broom WARNING DO NOT work under or around a raised hop per 3 Follow the procedure under Conveyor Access 4 Lower the conveyor 5 Rotate the conveyor belt by hand until one belt cleat is perpendic...

Page 90: ...h the pistons of the conveyor lift cylin ders Figure SP 20 retracted remove the snap ring at the bottom of each cylinder and remove both cylinders d Add or remove an equal number of shim washers at th...

Page 91: ...the main broom must be removed by the procedure under Main Broom Replacement With the main broom removed use the following procedure to remove the belt 1 Raise the conveyor to transport position 2 Rot...

Page 92: ...cture by taking the following steps a Raise the conveyor b Block and support the conveyor c With the pistons of the conveyor lift cylin ders Figure SP 20 retracted remove the snap ring at the bottom o...

Page 93: ...new belt installation Offset may be out of adjustment for a machine in the field due to wear and loosening of the lower roll bearings and conveyor lift cylinders Adjusting the offset can make conveyo...

Page 94: ...ing Conveyor Belt NOTICE If the lower roll offset is properly adjusted before a new belt is installed belt adjustment is easier Proper offset can also help solve problems of align ment training with a...

Page 95: ...le The belt edges should run parallel to the conveyor belt guide plates 4 From a position under the machine at the lower roll gather both ends of the belt and install the belt splice as if you were cl...

Page 96: ...VERSING CONVEYOR The conveyor assembly and belt adjustments are designed to train the belt in forward sweeping motion only The reversing feature is only for the purpose of relieving any condition whic...

Page 97: ...SP 31 SERVICE PROCEDURES Belt Repairs Figure SP 25...

Page 98: ...for removal of the main broom on a Pelican with hydraulic broom suspension Figure SP 27 lower the broom to just touch the ground This will properly balance and suspend the main broom making disassembl...

Page 99: ...ub mounting bolts from the broom core on the right side of the machine 4 Remove the main broom lower arm mounting bolts from the left hand upper main broom arm 5 Pull the main broom with lower arm att...

Page 100: ...NOTICE Do not use the chassis of the sweeper when jacking it up Always use the jack pads To change a rear guide wheel use a small bottle jack between the two guide wheel tires to lift the sweeper NOTI...

Page 101: ...cooling system of the engine has the correct antifreeze in a concen tration adequate to prevent freezing See the service manual from the engine manufacturer for coolant system information 2 Drain the...

Page 102: ...n the engine and electrical systems CAUTION Battery gas can explode Keep sparks and flames away from batteries If the battery elec trolyte level must be checked use an electric light Never check batte...

Page 103: ...g at the top of the pump 2 Fill the pump t o overflowing with water 3 Install the plug 5 Install a fully charged battery and connect the cables 6 Follow all instructions in the Startup Checklist at th...

Page 104: ...NOTES SERVICE PROCEDURES SP 38...

Page 105: ...n switch Spool will stick if debris gets into it Noise in flywheel housing This noise signals the beginning of failure of the flex plate in the engine pump coupling Steering problems Guide wheel may b...

Page 106: ...broom s will not lower Spool in solenoid valve may be stuck or there may be an open electric circuit If Hydraulic Filter Restriction Indicator 29 Figure O 1 is on there may be debris in the oil line...

Page 107: ...T 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Electrical System BATTERY IGNITION SWITCH RELAY CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROL SWITCH COMPONENT LOAD CHASSIS GROUND ALTERNATOR RELAY STARTER MOTOR...

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Page 109: ...keep debris within the sweeping path Dirt shoes Rubber and metal devices outboard of both ends of the main broom used to keep debris between the main broom and conveyor Drive wheels The front wheels o...

Page 110: ...ter Water sprayed on debris being picked up by the sweeper This water reduces the amount of dust Sprung guide wheel Optional suspension sys tem on the guide wheel The 4 spring design absorbs shock red...

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Page 112: ...per Company Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation 1300 W Bartlett Rd Elgin IL 60120 847 741 5370 Printed in U S A Copyright 2007 Elgin Sweeper Company P N 0701450 E A M ERICA S FI R S T W O R LD S...

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