Issue 9 v February 2006
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – BEFORE YOU START
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1.1 Always top ten
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1.2 Never top ten
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1.2.1 Operator Check List
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1.3 How the machine works
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1.4 Things to avoid while sweeping
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1.5 Get to know your machine
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1.6 Setting the brush angle
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1.7 Changing the brushes
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1.8 Setting the nozzle height
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SECTION 2 – GETTING STARTED
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2.1 Adjusting the driving controls
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2.2 Learning about the switches
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2.2.1 Switch column
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2.2.2 Multifunction lever switch
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2.3 Driving the machine
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2.3.1 Movement mode
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2.3.2 Speed control (accelerator) pedal
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2.3.3 Braking
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2.3.4 Wheel Tracking
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2.3.5 Gauges and beacons
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2.3.6 Forward / Neutral / Reverse
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2.3.7 Starting & stopping the engine
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2.3.8 Going up pavement kerbs
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2.4 Using the Sweep mode
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2.4.1 Switching to Sweep mode
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2.4.2 Water system
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2.4.3 Setting the brush height
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2.4.4 Moving the brushes sideways
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2.4.5 Setting impeller/brush speed
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Setting engine speed see 2.7.2
2.4.6 Tilting the hopper
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2.5 Whoosh hose
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2.5.1 Using the whoosh hose
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2.5.2 Unblocking a blocked whoosh hose
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2.6 Cab comfort
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2.6.1 Cab temperature
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2.6.2 Other devices
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2.7 Electronic control system (“brain”)
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2.7.1 MDM (“brain” & display)
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2.7.2 Setting engine speed
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2.7.3 XT2 (“slave”)
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2.8 Safety features & procedures
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2.9 Fuse boxes
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SECTION 3– OPERATOR CHECKS
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3.1 Daily Operator Checks
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3.2 Weekly Operator Checks
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