OPERATION
38
500ze YM180 (12
−
2011)
EMPTYING THE HOPPER
1. Drive the machine to the debris site, stop the
machine, place the Drive lever into neutral,
and set the parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, place Drive
lever in neutral, and set parking brake.
2. Ensure the water tank door is closed. The
water tank could be damaged if the door is left
open.
3. Unlock and open both hopper lid latches.
NOTE: Both hopper lid latches must be unlocked
and open to empty debris from the hopper.
4. Place the machine into either Work Mode 1 or
Work Mode 2.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make
sure adequate clearance is available before
raising hopper. Do not raise hopper when
machine is on an incline.
5. Press and hold the top of the Hopper raise/
lower switch to raise the hopper and empty
debris.
NOTE: If necessary, use the scraper stored inside
the left access door to remove debris from the
hopper. See CLEANING THE MACHINE section
of this manual.
6. Press and hold the bottom of the Hopper
raise / lower switch to lower the hopper.
7. Close and secure both hopper lid latches.
