Part No. SCAZ037886 8.6.00
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E&OE
Merlin and Magnum Hydrostatic
Operating Instructions
Suction nozzle clearances
Inspect the suction nozzle flaps to verify that they are in good condition and
do not show excessive wear. Adjust as necessary to achieve the correct flap
to ground clearances. The factory settings are:
• Inboard Side Flap = 15mm
• Front Flap
= 20 mm
• Rear Flap
= 15 mm
These clearances are based on the factory set-up. For some operating
conditions, it might be found that, alternative clearances are preferred
Side brushes and skirts
Do not attempt to alter brush settings while brush is rotating.
An effective brush set-up ensures good sweeping performance. The following
settings produce excellent results in most conditions. Experience will determine if
other settings are better suited to specific conditions.
1. Vehicle stopped, handbrake ON, sweep mode ON, activate the desired brush(es)
in their working positions.
2. Switch OFF ignition and remove the key.
Before proceeding ensure people and objects are clear of the brush area.
3. Locate the appropriate valve(s) in the pneumatic cabinet and activate the manual
override to allow the brush(es) to extend.
4. Adjust the top link
q
and/or the motor plate
w
until the brush is at the correct
contact with the road surface. Re-tighten any items slackened during adjustment.
5. Re-start vehicle, stow all sweeping equipment activated for adjustment.
Tow point
Skid plate
(shown ghosted)
Inboard side flap
Front flap
Rear flap
Adjust for
parallel running
1
2
Manual override
315/320mm
Fixing nuts
Brush pattern
Motor centre
Mo
to
r c
ent
re
