Advance acoustic Hydro-Retriever 4500 462000 User manual

Hydro-Retriever 4500
Models 462000, 462001, 463144
463408, 463409, 463394
SERVICE
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TigerCat 4500
Models 462000, 462001, 463144
463408, 463409, 463394
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Machine Manual Only
12/91 Form Number 043013

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY
TigerCat, Hydro-Retriever 4500 Service Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Accessory Pump Removal.............................................................................81
Alternator Replacement .................................................................................68
Broom Housing Skirts ....................................................................................15
Cylin er Control Valve ...................................................................................78
Drive Pe al Linkage A justments ..................................................................61
Drive Wheel, Drive Motor, Steering Spin le Removal ...................................62
Dust Control Filter ..........................................................................................24
Dust Control Shut-off A justment...................................................................28
Dust Control System General Information .....................................................23
Dust Control System Troubleshooting ...........................................................29
Electrical System ...........................................................................................90
Engine Air Filter..............................................................................................65
Engine Specifications.....................................................................................64
Engine Troubleshooting .................................................................................71
General Information & Safety...........................................................................1
Governor A justment .....................................................................................66
Hopper A justments.......................................................................................20
Hy raulic Diagram .........................................................................................89
Hy raulic Oil An Filter Maintenance.............................................................75
Hy raulic Oil Tank Drain Or Removal ............................................................76
Hy raulic System General Information ..........................................................75
Hy raulic System Troubleshooting ................................................................85
Lower Impeller Belt, Shaft or Bearing Replacement ......................................26
Main Broom......................................................................................................9
Motor Circuit Pressure Testing.......................................................................88
Motor Control Valve .......................................................................................79
Propulsion Pump Removal ............................................................................82

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Recovery Tank Removal ................................................................................46
Reverse Switch A justment ...........................................................................55
Scrub Brush Belt Removal.............................................................................34
Scrub Brush Motor Removal..........................................................................36
Scrub Brush System General Information .....................................................34
Scrub Brush System Troubleshooting............................................................37
Shaker Switch Removal.................................................................................28
Si e Broom ....................................................................................................18
Si e Broom Lift Valve.....................................................................................80
Solution System General Information ............................................................31
Solution Tank Removal ..................................................................................33
Solution Valve Cable Removal.......................................................................32
Solution Valve Removal .................................................................................32
Specifications & Maintenance..........................................................................5
Squeegee.......................................................................................................44
Squeegee Lift Cylin er Removal ...................................................................55
Squeegee Lift System Troubleshooting .........................................................56
Sweeping System General Information .......................................................... 9
Sweeping System Troubleshooting................................................................22
Up An Down Limit Switch A justment ..........................................................53
Upper An Lower Impeller .............................................................................46
Vacuum System General Information ............................................................41
Vacuum System Service Checklist ................................................................43
Vacuum System Testing.................................................................................42
Wiring Diagram ..............................................................................................92
Note: All references to right, left, front or rear in this manual are as seen from the operator’s seat.
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OTHER MANUALS AVAILABLE FOR THE TIGERCAT
The following manuals are available from the A vance Literature Service Department:
• TigerCat Parts List - A vance Form Number 042237
• TigerCat Operation Manual - A vance Form Number 041230
• For Engine Repair Manual - For Form Number 194264
• For Engine Parts List - For Form Number 194265
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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
CAUTION!
Before dri ing the machine up a ramp and onto a truck or trailer, remo e the squeegee tool and
brushes from the machine to a oid damage.
CAUTION!
Before transporting the machine on an open truck or trailer, make sure that...
• the hopper is all the way down
• the dust control filter co er is latched securely
• the solution tank co er is strapped or taped closed
• the reco ery tank co er is strapped or taped closed
• the broom access door is latched securely
• the engine co er is latched securely
• the scrub brushes are installed and in the down position
• the squeegee is installed and in the down position
• the sweeping broom le er is in the down position
• the operators seat is strapped or taped down
• the machine is tied down securely - see tie-down locations Figure 1
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FIGURE 1
1 Tie-Down on
Each Si e
2 Tie-Downs Un er Rear Bumper
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TOWING
The rear ( rive) wheel shoul be lifte off of the groun for towing, to avoi amaging the hy rostatic rive
system. If the machine must be towe or pushe with the rear wheel on the groun , o not move the machine
faster than walking spee or a istance of more then 500 feet (150 meters).

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The wor s CAUTION!, WARNING!, an DANGER! are use in this manual to help you recognize situations
that may cause bo ily injury or property amage. Carefully rea information beginning with these wor s an
take necessary steps to protect personnel an property.
WARNING!
Ne er work under the hopper with out the hopper safety support installed on the hopper lift
cylinder, as shown in Figure 2, below.
FIGURE 2
WARNING!
Ne er work under the machine without safety stands or blocks installed under the frame.
DANGER!
Do not adjust the dri e pedal linkage with the dri e wheel on the floor. With the wheel on the floor, the
machine could mo e during adjustment, causing property damage or bodily injury.
WARNING!
Wear a protecti e mask to pre ent inhaling of dust while ser icing the dust control filter.
WARNING!
Wear eye protection while ser icing the dust control filter.
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WARNING!
Do not allow loose clothing, jewelry or hair to become tangled in mo ing parts.
WARNING!
Use caution to pre ent loose clothing or hair from being pulled into the engine cooling fan.
WARNING!
Remo e all jewelry when working near electrical components.
DANGER!
Keep sparks and open flame away from the fuel tank, battery and engine compartment.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
TigerCat, Hydro-Retriever 4500 Service Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
Description English Metric
Cooling System Capacity 7 qts 6.6 l
Dust Control Filter Area 125 sq ft 11.6 sq m
ngine - See Page 63
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline & Diesel) 10 gal 38 l
Hopper Capacity - Volume 15 cu ft 425 l
Hopper Capacity - Weight 1200 lbs 544 kg
Hydraulic System Capacity 18.5 gal 70 l
Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity 17 gal 64 l
Minimum Aisle for U-turn 120 inches 305 cm
Recovery Tank Capacity 85 gal 322 l
Scrub Brush System
Brush Diameter 12 inches 38 cm
Brush Pressure 350 lbs 159 kg
Brush Speed 200 RPM 200 RPM
Scrub Path 45 inches 114 cm
Solution Tank Capacity 95 gal 360 l
Sweeping System
Main Broom Adjustment Pattern 2-1/2 inches 64 mm
Main Broom Minimum Bristle Length 2 inches 51 mm
Side Broom Diameter 21 inches 53 cm
Sweeping Width - Main Broom Only 45 inches 114 cm
Sweeping Width - with 1 Side Broom 56 inches 142 cm
Sweeping Width - with Dual Side Brooms 67 inches 142 cm
Tire, Rear 6 x 16 inches 15 x 41 cm
Tires, Front 4 x 16 inches 10 x 41 cm
Turning Radius - Left Turn 84 inches 213 cm
Turning Radius - Right Turn 88 inches 224 cm
Weight
Net 3800 lbs. 1723 kg
Shipping 4050 lbs 1837 kg
Ready to Run 5000 lbs 2268 kg
Wet Pickup System
Sealed Waterlift 40 inches 102 cm
Waterlift with 1 inch opening 38 inches 97 cm
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DIMENSIONS
108 inches (275 cm)
58-3/4 inches
(149cm)
50 inches
(127 cm) 24-3/4 inches
(63 cm)
67-3/4 inches*
(172cm)
FIGURE 1
58 inches
(147 cm)
* 87 inches (221 cm) with Overhead Guard

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Maintenance Chart
maintenance interval (hours of operation)
15 30 100 300
check engine coolant level •
check hydraulic oil level •
drain and flush solution tank •
flush solution valves •
inspect squeegee blades •
inspect, rotate main broom •
adjust main broom height •
adjust side broom •
blow dust out of radiator •
check oil in upper impeller housing •
inspect dust control filter •
change engine oil and filter •
lubricate (2) lower impeller shaft fittings * •
change oil in upper impeller housing •
* see Figure 2
FIGURE 2
Grease Fitting Locations as seen from the ngine Compartment
Grease Fitting
Lower Impeller
Housing
Grease Fitting
Upper Impeller
Housing
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