OPERATION
186E MM160 (6–94)
2Ć12
MACHINE OPERATION
NORMAL SWEEPING OPERATION
A normal sweeping operation consists of seven
typical operations: pre-start checklist, starting
machine, sweeping, dumping hopper, post
operation checklist – motor operating, stopping
machine, and post operation checklist – motor
stopped.
PRE-START CHECKLIST lists things to check
before starting the machine.
TO START MACHINE lists the steps required to
start the machine.
TO SWEEP lists things to keep in mind before
and during the sweeping operation.
TO DUMP HOPPER lists the steps required to
dump the hopper.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST – MOTOR
OPERATING lists things to check before stopping
the machine motor.
TO STOP MACHINE lists the steps required to
stop the machine.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST – MOTOR
STOPPED lists things to check after stopping the
machine motor.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Check under machine for leak spots.
Check controls for proper operation.
Check service records to determine service
requirements.
TO START MACHINE
NOTE: Before starting machine, perform the
pre-start checks.
1. Turn the on-off switch key to the right.
2. Release the machine parking brake.
3. Drive the machine to the area to be swept.
TO SWEEP
Plan the sweeping in advance. Try to arrange long
runs with minimum stopping and starting. Sweep
debris from very narrow aisles into main aisles
ahead of time. Do an entire floor or section at one
time.
Pick up oversize debris before sweeping. Flatten
or remove bulky cartons from aisles before
sweeping. Pick up pieces of wire, twine, string,
etc., which could become entangled in brush or
brush plugs. Overlap brush paths.
Sweep as straight a path as possible. Avoid
bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the
sweeper.
1. Move the main brush lever into the (Main
Brush Down) or (Main Brush Free-Float)
position.
2. Move the side brush arm into the down
position.
3. Sweep as required.
TO DUMP HOPPER
1. Pull the main brush lever into the (Main
Brush Up) position.
2. Pull the side brush arm into the raised
position.
3. For machines below serial number 004369:
Push the filter shaker switch for 15 seconds
to shake the dust filter.
4. Slowly drive the machine up to the dump
site or dumpster. Turn off the machine.
NOTE: For machines serial number 004369 and
above, the filter shaker by-pass switch must be in
the “on” position to shake the dust filter when the
machine is turned off.
5. Park on level surface.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, And Turn Off Machine.
6. Lift the filter cover.
