Revised 8/2017
Hurricane 500/600 Tier 4
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VACUUM UNIT OPERATION
1.
Start engine and leave Vacuum System switch in OFF position. (It will idle at approximately
800 RPM.)
2.
Check Air Pressure Gauge (on instrument panel) to be sure there is at least 120 PSI of air
pressure.
3.
Engage PTO (clutch) by pressing handle toward engine. Be sure it is fully engaged.
4.
Select the proper vacuum or ON TIME and OFF TIME or dump time. The dump time and
vacuum time must be set on the instrument panel according to the type of material being
picked up.
5.
Turn Vacuum System ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
6.
Turn Baghouse ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
7.
Pull out E-Stop button.
8.
Start vacuuming.
NOTE:
When vacuuming material that is not discharging out of the cone, operate vibrator
frequently. Locate manual ball valve on vibrator (which is attached to the side of the cone).
Open manual ball valve. This will supply air to the vibrator in dump mode and allow the
Vibrator Switch (located on the instrument panel of the engine) to be indexed ON/OFF as
needed.
