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Section 4
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4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or
personal injury.
1. Move the machine to a flat open area.
2. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located on the fuel
tank, is completely open. See Figure 4-1.
3. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed. If starting a cold engine, pull the engine
control all the way out to engage the choke.
4. Turn the ignition key to the START position and
release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do
not hold the key in the START position for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Allow at least 60
seconds between each cranking attempt to prevent
overheating of the starter motor. Prolonged cranking
can damage the starter motor and shorten battery
life.
5. Allow engine to warm before operating the truck
loader.
4.5 OPERATION
This truck loader has been designed to pick up dry
organic debris such as leaves, grass clippings, shavings
and small amounts of sand. Vacuuming hard non-organic
material will affect the life of your machine. Sand is
abrasive and will produce wear of items including the
blower housing, wear liners, impeller and nose cone.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the machine without being
attached to a tow vehicle and debris box. Always
wear eye, ear and breathing protection when
operating machine.
1. Read Section 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION
CONSIDERATIONS and Section 2.4 OPERATION
CONSIDERATIONS before operating.
CAUTION
Tow at speeds appropriate for conditions. Reduce
speeds for:
• Rough Roads
• Winding Roads
• Cornering
• Adverse weather including rain, snow, ice and
high winds
2. Adjust the height of the intake nozzle. For maximum
debris pickup, the intake nozzle should be as close
to the debris as possible without blocking airflow and
the engine speed should be set to "Fast".
3. Not all debris pick up will require that the engine
speed be set to "Fast". You can experiment with the
intake nozzle height and engine speed to best suit
your conditions.
4. Operating in dry dusty conditions may require
that the engine speed be set to a slower position
to reduce the amount of small particles of debris
escaping.
5. For peak performance, keep the debris box clean
and do not overfill.
6. Make sure the driver of the tow vehicle has the
operator in full view at all times.
7. When operating, instruct the operator to stay to the
side of the machine, never in front or behind.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the Truck Loader from the tow
vehicle or debris box with the engine running.
STOP the engine and allow all rotation to stop.
8. If the intake nozzle or discharge becomes plugged,
shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire.
The engine must come to a complete stop before
attempting to remove obstruction from inlet nozzle
or discharge area. Using a stick or similar item,
dislodge the clogged material. Then resume normal
operation.
9. Plan how to clear the area to reduce clearing time.