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PARTS MANUAL
Read Operators Manual For Safety
Service Operations
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4. Remove the tow bar lower locking pin (See Figure 4).
5. Start sweeper engine. Helper uses tow bar lift valve
(See Figure 5) to raise tow bar to towing truck height.
6. Connect tow bar to towing truck and secure.
7. Use tow bar lift valve to raise front of sweeper until
the tow bar lower locking pin can be replaced and
secured.
8. Attach safety chains and light cord to towing truck.
9. Place broom assembly in up position and secure with
its chain.
10. Turn off engine, release parking brake, and disconnect
lock out hubs (See Figures 6 & 7).
11. Drain water tanks (See Figure 8).
12. To prepare broom for service after towing, reverse
order of these instructions.
CAUTION!
Test the braking capabilities of the truck with sweeper prior
to driving on the road.
Safe Towing Practices
SAFETY FIRST! Always maintain extra distance from
the vehicles in front of you and allow extra room when
turning corners. Make lane changes slowly, and let other
drivers, who may be in your blind spot, get out of your
way. Periodically check your sweeper and safety
equipment. Remember, you are towing the equivalent of a
small pickup truck behind you.
Towing the Street Sweeper
General Considerations
Proper Towing Equipment.
It is important that you use
a truck that is capable of towing the sweeper. When on a
road or highway, at night or during the day, use accessory
lights and an SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign for adequate
warning to other drivers. In this regard, check state and
local regulations.
Do Not Wrap Chains Around Cylinder Rods.
This may scar or bend them.
MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED IS 60 MPH
Attaching Sweeper To Towing Truck
1. Park truck on level ground, turn off engine, and set
parking brake.
2. Drive sweeper near truck. Turn off sweeper engine,
set sweeper parking brake (See Figures 1 & 2).
3. Remove tow bar upper locking pin (See Figure 3)
and place tow bar in line with sweeper (See Figure
4). Re-attach tow bar upper locking pin, making
sure its secure
WARNING!
To prevent injury have someone assist in the removal of
the tow bar upper locking pin and lowering of the tow bar.