Scarab M65T, Operating And Basic Maintenance Instructions

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Scarab M65T Operating Instructions
Part No. SCAZ043468 1.6.01 29 E&OE
High Pressure Water System
High pressure water can be dangerous, always wear goggles or suitable eye/face protection.
Exercise extreme care when using the lance, do not direct the jet towards yourself, other people or electrical equipment.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury.
High pressure water is optional and is used with the following components:
• Front spray bar, not shown, and its valve ( 1 ) .
• Hand lance ( 2 ) and retractable hose ( 3 ) , which are always located on the
kerbside of the vehicle.
To operate any of the above options use the following procedure:-
• The auxiliary engine must be started . See page 15.
• Open the appropriate valve(s) for the function required. See illustrations
to the right.
• Press the on the auxiliary control panel. See page 16.
Retractable Hose
The hand lance ( 2 ) is attached to a 13 metre long rubber hose fitted to a hose
reel ( 3 ) . When extending the hose, a ratchet mechanism allows the reel to
lock in place. Further extending past the ratchet allows the reel to retract.
The position of the hose reel and hand lance are located on the kerbside of
the vehicle.
It is vital that the water system is drained totally if the air temperature
is expected to fall to 0°c or lower.
In frosty weather leave the hopper slightly raised with the rear door
partially open.
Draining the System
Open water tank drain valve, see page 28, and open drain valve on water
strainer ( 4 ) , open pump drain valves ( 5 ) and ( 6 ) .
The hydraulic driven water pump should NEVER be permitted to run
dry.
2
Hose reel Front spray bar valve
Hand lance
High pressure pump
1
3
4
5
6