American-Lincoln 114RS User manual

AMERICAN-LINCOLN
TECHNOLOGY
Operator's Manual 114RS
SWEEPER
Beginning with
Serial No. 350661
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books, write to:
READ THIS BOOK!
Alto U.S., Inc., 1100 Haskins Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure
to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to
your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to
other property could occur as well. you must have training in the operation of this machine
before using it. If you or your operator (s) cannot read English, have this manual explained
fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sis operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagen explicar este manual completamente
antes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
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MACHINE DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................................... 1-4
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 1-5
STANDARD HARDWARE & TORQUE VALUES .............................................................................................. 1-7
DECIMAL-METRIC CONVERSION TABLE ...................................................................................................... 1-8
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 1-9
MACHINE PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................ 1-11
MACHINE CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 1-12
KEY SWITCH............................................................................................................................................ 1-12
HORN BUTTON ........................................................................................................................................ 1-12
HOUR METER .......................................................................................................................................... 1-12
LIGHT SWITCH ........................................................................................................................................ 1-12
SEATADJUSTMENT LEVER ................................................................................................................... 1-12
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH....................................................................................................................... 1-12
SIDE BROOM LIFT LEVER ...................................................................................................................... 1-12
FOOT PEDAL ........................................................................................................................................... 1-13
WHEEL LOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 1-13
MAIN BROOM LIFT LEVER...................................................................................................................... 1-14
SIDE BROOM SWITCH............................................................................................................................ 1-14
BATTERY CONDITION METER ............................................................................................................... 1-14
LOW BATTERY LIGHT ............................................................................................................................. 1-14
DUST CONTROL SWITCH....................................................................................................................... 1-14
HOPPER RELEASE LATCH..................................................................................................................... 1-14
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON (OPTION)................................................................................................ 1-14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1-15
PRE-START CHECKLIST ......................................................................................................................... 1-15
STARTING ................................................................................................................................................ 1-15
POST START CHECKLIST ....................................................................................................................... 1-15
TO TRANSPORT MACHINE..................................................................................................................... 1-15
TO BEGIN THE CLEANING OPERATION................................................................................................ 1-15
TO STOP THE CLEANING OPERATION .................................................................................................1-16
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................. 1-16
TOEMPTYHOPPER ................................................................................................................................ 1-16
HELPFUL HINTS FOR SWEEPING ......................................................................................................... 1-16
SERVICE CHART .............................................................................................................................................. 1-17
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 1-19
MAIN BROOM INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................... 1-19
TO CHECK THE MAIN BROOM SWEEP PATTERN................................................................................ 1-19
TOADJUST THE MAIN BROOM SWEEP HEIGHT ................................................................................. 1-19
TO CHANGE THE MAIN BROOM ............................................................................................................ 1-19
SIDE BROOM INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 1-20
TO CHECK THE SIDE BROOM SWEEP PATTERN ................................................................................ 1-20
TO CHANGE THE SIDE BROOMS HEIGHTADJUSTMENT ................................................................... 1-20
TO CHANGE THE SIDE BROOMS .......................................................................................................... 1-20
DUST CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 1-21
TO CLEAN THE FILTER BAFFLE ............................................................................................................ 1-21
TO CLEAN THE PANEL FILTER............................................................................................................... 1-21
TO CHANGE THE PANEL FILTER ........................................................................................................... 1-21
FLAP INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 1-22
TOADJUST THE DRIVE WHEELAND SIDE FLAPS .............................................................................. 1-22
TOADJUST THE RECYCLING FLAPS .................................................................................................... 1-22
BATTERY SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 1-23
TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES ................................................................................................................ 1-23
TO REMOVE THE BATTERIES ................................................................................................................ 1-23
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................. 1-24
SCHEMATICDIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 1-25
HARDWAREABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 1-26
ORDERINGPARTS ............................................................................................................................................. 1-27
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TABLEOF CONTENTS-CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................. 2-1
MAINBROOM............................................................................................................................................ 2-2
SIDE BROOMS......................................................................................................................................... 2-4
DOORS, FLAPS AND SEALS .................................................................................................................. 2-6
SIDE COVER AND BATTERY PAN .......................................................................................................... 2-8
HOPPER ................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL ................................................................................................................ 2-10
CONSOLEASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................. 2-12
FILTER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 2-14
DRIVE COMPARTMENTAND SEAT ........................................................................................................ 2-16
STEERING AND DRIVE ........................................................................................................................... 2-18
WHEEL LOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 2-20
POWER PANEL........................................................................................................................................ 2-22
INSTRUMENT PANEL .............................................................................................................................. 2-24
DECALS.................................................................................................................................................... 2-26
TABLEOF CONTENTS-CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................. 3-1
BACK-UPALARMOPTION ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
BATTERYOPTION ................................................................................................................................... 3-4
BROOM OPTION ...................................................................................................................................... 3-5
HEAD AND TAILLIGHT OPTION .............................................................................................................. 3-6
OVERHEAD GUARD OPTION ................................................................................................................. 3-7
AMBER STROBE LIGHT OPTION ........................................................................................................... 3-8
STROBE LIGHT OPTION FOR OVERHEAD GUARD ............................................................................. 3-9
LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN OPTION....................................................................................................3-10
EMERGENCY STOP OPTION.................................................................................................................. 3-11
VAC WAND OPTION ................................................................................................................................ 3-12
DRIVE MOTOR SERVICE PARTS............................................................................................................ 3-14
SPARE PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................. 3-15
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-16
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-18
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MACHINE DIMENSIONS
56.6"
143.5 cm
36.4"
92.4 cm
47.0"
119.4 cm
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GENERAL MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
SWEEPING PATH
Width 45.0 inches 114.3 cm. Including side brooms
TRAVEL SPEED
Forward 4.0 MPH/4.9 KPH
Reverse 2.0 MPH/2.48 KPH
TURNING RADIUS
Right 46.0 inches116.8 cm.
Left 46.0 inches116.8 cm.
U-turn Clearance 68.00 inches 172.7 cm.
DIMENSIONS
Length 56.6 inches143.5 cm.
Width 36.4 inches 92.4 cm.
Height 47.0 inches119.4 cm.
WEIGHT
Standard Machine 686 LBS .311 KGS (Without Batteries)
With 228 A.H. Batteries 1071 LBS.486 KGS
With 330 A.H. Batteries 1221 LBS.554 KGS
TIRES
Type Gray Non-Marking
Rear 3.0" wide x 10.0"dia. (7.6cm x 25.4cm) Foam Filled
Front 2.75" wide x 10.0" dia. (7.0 cm x 25.4 cm) Solid
BATTERIES
Two 36 VDC Battery Package Options
228A.H. Qty. 3 - 12 VDC LeadAcid Batteries Total Wt. 384 lb/175 kg
330A.H. Qty. 6 - 6 VDC LeadAcid Batteries Total Wt. 535 lb/243 kg
DRIVES
Main Broom (1) 0.50 HP 36 VDC Electric Motor (372 W.)
Side Brooms (2) 0.13 HP 36 VDC Electric Motor (96.8 W.)
BRAKING
For Operation Dynamic braking to front wheel, using foot pedal.
For Storage or Service Hand operated control to engage two rear wheel lock pins.
STEERING
SystemType Single front wheel with chain and sprocket column
Steering Wheel Diameter 13 inches (33.02 cm)
Steering Angle of Front Wheel 180 degreesAvailable
LUBRICATION
Rear Wheels Grease Fittings Provided
Steering Gear Grease Fittings Provided
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
Type Front Wheel, Reversible Electric Coaxial Gear Motor
Rating 36 VDC .70 HP (500 W.)
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS