Part No. SCAZ037886 8.6.00
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E&OE
Merlin and Magnum Hydrostatic
Operating Instructions
Sweeping
1. Switch on suction fan
(approx. 2000 or 2900 rpm) or ‘Boost’
(approx. 2200, 3150 or 3400 rpm) as required.
If ‘Boost’ is selected (See Page 18) remember that increased engine speed might be necessary.
Fan speed can be confirmed by referring to the LCD screen.
2. Select the desired configuration of sweeping equipment and water sprays if required, either manually or by pressing the Favourite Settings button
to recall your preferred arrangement. Switch on work lights
if required.
Be aware that too much reduction of engine speed can adversely affect suction performance.e vehicle is stationary.
3. Move the multi-function lever (located on the auxiliary control panel) to the ON position to start and deploy the pre-selected sweeping
equipment.
To stop and stow the sweep gear, return the lever to OFF. The sweeping equipment will raise to the stowed position and all water spray
jets will stop, this will also occur automatically as soon as REVERSE is engaged, reverting to the original configuration as soon as REVERSE
is disengaged.
4. Operate the multi-function lever to swing the side brushes OUT. The multi-function lever can also be used to control nozzle-tilt
(See Page 12 for operating details).
5. Set the required engine speed by means of the engine speed controls
on the main panel (normal operation can be
conducted at between the default engine speed and 1800 rpm according to prevailing conditions). The switches adjust engine
speed up or down in 50 rpm increments or can be held down for greater adjustment.
6. Select Forward drive using the hydrostatic control lever, release the parking brake and slowly depress the throttle pedal to
move and start sweeping.
Whatever the situation, remember that the rules of traffic and road safety must be observed.
Hydrostatic Braking -
Sweep Mode Only
.
This allows the vehicle to slow-down rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released, eliminating the need to use the footbrake in certain conditions. Even
though this feature is available it is still advisable to always use the footbrake when stopping.
The footbrake must always be used for emergency braking.
Never press brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.
OFF
ON
ON
Nozzle tilt
Side
brush
Side
brush
