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PARTS MANUAL
Read Operators Manual For Safety
Service Operations
&
Sweeper, you will have no way of knowing to what degree
they have prepared you as to the safety considerations of
the machine.
READ THE HANDBOOK!
It may not
cover every situation, but it covers those we believe to be
most important.
An Excellent Safety Record
In our constant reference to safety, we are well aware that
we are creating a false impression that the Terramite Street
Sweeper is a dangerous machine to operate. Regardless,
our continuous emphasis on safety is intentional, in the hope
of making you a safety minded operator. The Terramite
Street Sweeper has an excellent safety record, but as with
a powerful automobile in the wrong hands, it can be very
dangerous. Like the automobile, it is mostly a matter of
knowledge, attitude and respect for your own safety and
the safety of others that determines the degree of risk.
Driving the Terramite Street Sweeper
Note: Throughout this publication the word “drive” will
mean to operate the Terramite Street Sweeper from one
place to another. “Operate” will refer to all other functions.
Pre-Operation Inspection
Before starting the engine, check the fuel as well as the
engine and hydraulic oil levels, then made a walk-around
inspection to determine that everything appears normal.
The most important single thing you can do to increase the
life of the Terramite Street Sweeper is to properly lubricate
the pivot pins. When new, the pivot pins should be lubricated
every fours hours the first 20 hours, and every eight hours
thereafter. If you are going to haul the Terramite Street
Sweeper to a job, it is usually a good idea to perform the
pre-operation inspection before leaving for the job site.
This should include starting the engine and testing each
control of the Terramite Street Sweeper as well as driving
the Terramite Street Sweeper forward and backward. Do
not operate the Terramite Street Sweeper if you believe
that there might be a problem. Some minor problems can
become major problems if not attended to.
Hydraulic Pressure Considerations
As this may be your first experience with a machine that
functions primarily through hydraulic pressure, it is
imperative that you be aware of the danger of putting your
hands close to any part of the hydraulic components of the
machine while the engine is running or within two minutes
after being shut down. Be aware that escaping fluid under
pressure can be sufficient force to penetrate the skin,
causing serious personal injury. Fluid escaping from a very
small hole can be almost invisible. Therefore, we
recommend that you wear heavy work clothes that will
fully cover your body, leather work gloves and safety eye
protection when placing your hands around or near hydraulic
lines or fittings while under pressure. If you suspect a
leak, it can be quickly detected using a piece of cardboard
or wood. If injured by escaping fluid, go to the Emergency
Room of the nearest hospital. Be certain to inform them
that this type of injury can cause serious infection or a
reaction such as gangrene. If there is no hospital in the
area, call a physician immediately.
Being Mentally Prepared
Now, before attempting to operate the machine, read
through the following paragraphs involving driving the
Terramite Street Sweeper and be sure you have a good
mental picture of just what you are about to do and how
you will do it. Please note that our only goal in this first
session is for you to become familiar with the feel of driving
a Terramite Street Sweeper and using its' controls.
The Hydraulic Transmission
The Terramite Street Sweeper is a very simple machine to
operate but somewhat different than driving a car or truck.
This is because everything on a Terramite Street Sweeper
is driven by hydraulic pumps. The movements of the
broom head, the power steering and even the drive wheels
are the result of hydraulic pressure developed by these
pumps. The pump is driven by the diesel engine. The
drive wheels are powered by a hydrostatic transmission.
This transmission is a fluid drive device that provides
variable flow at a constant RPM from the engine to develop
the range of driving speeds used in performing the
Terramite Street Sweeper’s tasks. Only when you wish
to bring the Terramite Street Sweeper up to its maximum
road speed or maximum sweeping power will you need to
increase the engine RPM. For most work, all we do is set
the throttle at about 3/4 power, or a little less, and leave it.
The ground speed and direction of the Terramite Street
Sweeper is controlled by the hydrostatic transmission and
Forward/Neutral/Reverse valve.
Just a Little Does It
By lightly depressing the foot pedal we develop maximum
torque, which develops power like the low gear of a manual
Safety Guidelines (continued)
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