HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd –
COMMANDO
500
BARROW UNIT
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f)
When the machine is to be operated on suction connect the inlet suction hose and
foot strainer to the inlet quick coupling and line strainer on the machine and connect
the return hose to the female quick release coupling provided on the unloader valve.
Place both hoses in a clean tank of water and secure in place. Ensure that the
suction hose is not flattened or crimped and that the foot strainer is at least 50mm
from the bottom of the tank and not placed too close to the return hose as illustrated
below.
SUCTION
HOSE
RETURN
HOSE
50mm MIN
X
SUCTION HOSE
FLATTENED
STRAINER
X
ON BOTTOM
TOO CLOSE
RETURN HOSE
X
f)
Move the engine speed control lever to the ½ speed position, turn the ignition key to
position ‘I’ and the battery charge and oil pressure lights will illuminate. Then turn the
key further to position ‘II’ to crank the engine. When the engine starts release the key
so that it springs back to ‘I’. In cold weather conditions the pre-heat light will
illuminate, wait in position ‘I’ till the light illuminates before attempting to start the
engine (Refer to the Hatz Engine instruction manual for further information
h)
Now operate the wash gun to bleed air out of the hose until air free water is issuing
from the lance.
ENGINE STARTER
KEY
ENGINE SPEED
AND STOP LEVER
INCREASE SPEED
STOP
ENGINE STOP
BUTTON
