Fayat Group SCARAB M25H, Operating And Basic Maintenance Instructions

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Manual No. SCAZ043075 1.7.01
48
E&OE
M25H Road Sweeper Operating Instructions
Hopper filter screen cleaning
Before working on the machine position it on firm, level
ground and apply the handbrake. Turn off engine.
1. Unlock and open rear door fully until door safety catch
locks in place, see page 34.
2. Move safety catch
q
to left or right to allow handle to
move past it and then unlatch by moving handle
w
forward then lowering the hopper filter screen.
3. Using a steam cleaner or high pressure water from a
remote source, thoroughly clean the screen pleats
e
and
the suction fan inlet cone
r
.
4. Raise hopper filter screen and close latch.
5. Holding rear door up release the gas strut safety catch by
pressing it in, lower door and lock it, see page 34.
Loose particles from the cleaning procedure can be
ejected via the hopper cover when the fan is restarted,
ensure that all personnel are clear of the area before
re-starting the fan. Safety eye protection must be worn.
6. Start engine, turn sweep mode on and suction fan on
.
7. Open a side access hatch and direct additional water on
to the screen below the inlet cone
t
, until only clean
water is expelled from the fan casing via the hopper
cover.
8. Close side access hatch.
9. Turn suction fan off ,turn sweep mode off and stop
engine.
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4
5
3
Screen safety catch and lowering handle
Area to direct water onto screen
through side access hatch
Screen in lowered position ready for cleaning