OPERATION
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5. Adjust the Vacuum fan speed knob for
sweeping conditions.
6. Adjust the Brush pressure adjustment knob
for sweeping conditions.
7. Place the Drive lever into the forward position.
8. Release the parking brake, then press the
Accelerator pedal to begin sweeping.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slowly
on inclines and slippery surfaces.
9. Adjust the brush path. If there is debris not
being picked up by the machine, adjust the
sweeping path.
NOTE: The brush path width can be widened so
the machine can clean along curbs without the
tires rubbing against the curb and narrowed so the
machine can sweep in hard to reach areas.
10. Activate the hopper drain if sweeping in wet
areas or through standing water.
11. To stop sweeping, first press the Brake pedal
to stop the machine.
12. Place the Drive lever into the Middle (neutral)
position. The brushes will raise and stop
rotating, the vacuum head will raise, and the
vacuum fan will stop operating.
13. Turn off all sweeping functions.
14. Empty the debris hopper at the end of each
shift or as needed. See EMPTYING THE
HOPPER section of this manual.
