Rosco RB48, Assembly, Operation, Service & Parts Manual

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3.5 Operation ROSCO - A LeeBoy Company
OPERATION
RB48 BROOM
PRE-OPERATION
Every operator must read and understand the operating procedures and safety precautions
outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided. Follow this checklist to ensure
efficient and safe operation of the ROSCO Broom.
Check the following areas before operating the broom and each time thereafter:
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
1. Recommended fluid types and quantities
required are listed in the Specifications Section
of this manual.
Check all fluid levels as detailed in the
Maintenance Section of this manual, including the
following:
A. Check ENGINE OIL. Add if low. Be
careful not to overfill.
B. Check HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR.
Add if low.
C. Check ENGINE DIESEL FUEL TANK. Fill
if low.
D. Check ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL at
radiator. Fill if low.
E. Check BRAKE FLUID at Brake Master
Cylinder. Fill to FULL line.
2. Check the Engine Air Filter Indicator.
Clean or replace filters if indicator shows red or 20
inches of restriction.
3. Check engine belts and hoses for wear or
fraying. Replace any that show signs of wear,
cuts or abrasion.
4. Check Park/Emergency brake adjustment.
See Maintainence Section for adjustment.
5. Check Tire Pressure. Maintain even
pressure in all four tires at 50 psi.
6. If equipped with optional cab,make sure
cab windows are clean and pressurizer air filters
are clean.
7. Check the broom for possible loose bolts
or signs of leaking hoses. Refer to the
Maintenance Section for hydraulic leak inspection
procedures.
Know the location and function
of the controls before starting the
engine. Refer to Figures 3-A and
3-B on pages 3-3 and 3-4 of this
section for the position of all
operating controls and system
monitoring gauges.