SCARAB MINOR Euro 3
Amdt.1 - 19 August 2003
Operator’s Manual
Page 23
2.
When the hopper is fully raised, release the switch and deploy the
hopper prop, locating the free-end in its pocket (Refer to Fig. 17)
LOWERING THE HOPPER
3.
Stow the prop.
4.
From inside the cab, press and hold down the BOTTOM of the
Hopper Switch until the hopper is completely lowered.
REAR DOOR
1.
The door is manually operated, assisted by two gas struts. A safety
prop deploys automatically when the door is opened (page 22).
USING THE LOW-PRESSURE WATER PUMP
There are two types of low-pressure water pump fitted to the Minor.
The hydraulically driven single-cylinder Hardi pump as fitted until late
2001 and an electrically driven pump fitted to current units i.e.
machines with the revised hydraulic system (steel pipes).
1.
For dust suppression purposes, there are three control switches on
the sweeper panel, enabling selection of any or all of the following:
Side Brush spray, Wide Sweep spray and Front Brush spray.
2.
Ensure that there is sufficient water in the water tank.
3.
Select the water spray configuration you require, according to the
intended sweep pattern. This will start when the Brush Master Switch
is operated (in Sweep Mode) to deploy the selected configuration.
LUBRICATION
4.
The pump bearings are ‘sealed-for-life’ and require no lubrication.
Fig. 17 - Correct Use of the Hopper Prop
HOPPER RAM
PROP POCKET
NOTE:
This view shows a left hand
drive machine, for right
hand drive machines the
prop is on the opposite side.
HOPPER PROP
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