Midland SPD-6, Operation, Parts & Service Manual

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Model SPD-6
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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Machine may roll when parking brake is
released.
Use service brake pedal until engaging
travel speed controller.
14.
Press horn button (K) to alert everyone near
machine before moving forward.
15.
Push travel speed controller (L) slowly forward to
begin forward motion.
16.
Adjust ground speed as necessary for material and
job condition.
17.
To reduce travel speed, either use service brake
pedal (M) on operator console or bring travel speed
controller (L) towards center. Speed control through
travel speed controller is preferred. If service brake
pedal (M) is used, travel speed controller must be
pulled back simultaneously or machine damage
may occur.
18.
To move machine backward, pull travel speed
controller (L) slowly backward. Backup alarm will
sound.
19.
Regulate material flow by toggling conveyor speed
rocker switch (H) as necessary to keep ample
amount of material in front of strike off blade.
NOTICE
Prevent machine damage.
Do not change drive range when moving.
Bring machine to a complete stop before
changing drive range.
20.
Do not change drive range when moving. It is
important to bring the machine to complete stop
before changing drive range.
21.
To stop machine in an emergency situation or
applying parking brakes, push E-stop button (I) all
the way down. Pressing E-stop button does not
stop engine.
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Follow steps to stop machine normally.
1.
While on level ground, bring travel speed controller
(A) to neutral (center) position to stop machine.
2.
Push E-stop button (B) fully down to apply parking
brakes. Parking Brake Light (C) will illuminate when
brakes are applied.
3.
Reduce conveyor belt speed to zero by toggling
conveyor speed rocker switch (D). If speed is not
reduced at time of shutdown, belt will start at same
speed, when turned on next time. This may cause
damage.
4.
Toggle conveyor on/off switch (E) to turn off
conveyor belt.
5.
Toggle engine throttle switch (F) to reduce engine
rpm to low idle.
6.
Turn engine key (G) counterclockwise to stop
engine.
7.
Remove engine key.
8.
Install operator console cover and lock to secure
machine.
9.
Chock machine wheels.
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