Elgin Eagle E Series User manual

Eagle® E and F
OPERATORS MANUAL

EAGLE®SERIES E and F
OPERATORS MANUAL
Sweeper Serial Number_____________________________
Elgin Sweeper Company
Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation
1300 W. Bartlett Road, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
P/N 0701480-D

Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2007 Elgin Sweeper Company

Welcome to the World’s Most Popular
Four-Wheel Broom Sweeper -
The Elgin Eagle®Series E and F
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Read this manual carefully and completely before oper-
ating the sweeper. Working with unfamiliar equipment
can lead to accidents. Understand and follow all safety
information when operating the sweeper.
Elgin employees carefully inspected the sweeper before
it left the factory. Your Elgin equipment dealer inspect-
ed the sweeper and made certain that it was in proper
working order prior to delivery.
To keep the Eagle sweeper in good working condition, it
is important to follow all maintenance and service
schedules, including
DAILY SERVICE - After every shift or 10 hours
PERIODIC SERVICE - After each period of 50, 150,
500 or 1000 hours
Refer to the maintenance schedule in the Maintenance
Section. This schedule is also displayed on the fuel
tank.
Keep this manual in the cab of the sweeper for refer-
ence. If a problem develops with the sweeper, your
Elgin Dealer has the factory-trained service personnel,
genuine Elgin parts and necessary tools and equipment
to meet your specific needs.
If you should need to contact the factory regarding
operation, maintenance or repair, please feel free to call
Elgin at 847/741-5370.
This manual will assist in the proper operation and care of the Elgin Eagle Series E and F Sweeper. It contains
specific information on features and specifications, suggested operating techniques, preventive maintenance hints
and instructions for making repairs and adjustments.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY warrants each new machine manufactured by it
against defects in material and workmanship provided the machine is used in a
normal and reasonable manner. This warranty is extended only to the original
user-purchaser for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the
original user-purchaser.
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY will cause to be repaired or replaced, as the Company may elect, any part or parts of such
machine which the Company’s examination discloses to be defective in material or workmanship.
Repairs or replacements are to be made at the selling Elgin distributor’s location or at other locations approved by ELGIN
SWEEPER COMPANY.
The ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY warranty shall not apply to:
1. Major components or trade accessories such as trucks, engines, tires or batteries that have a separate warranty by the origi-
nal manufacturer.
2. Normal adjustments and maintenance services.
3. Normal wear parts such as broom filters, broom wire, shoe runners and rubber deflector.
4. Failures resulting from the machine being operated in a manner or for a purpose not recommended by ELGIN SWEEPER
COMPANY.
5. Repairs, modifications or alterations which, in the Company’s sole judgment, have adversely affected the machine’s stability
or reliability.
6. Items subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or improper maintenance.
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The use in the product of any part other than parts approved by ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY may invalidate this warranty.
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, if the use of non-approved parts operates
to invalidate the warranty.
Nothing contained in this warrant shall make ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY liable for loss, injury or damage of any kind to
any person or entity resulting from any defect or failure in the machine.
TO THE EXTENT LIMITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This warranty is also in lieu of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY, including but not
limited to, liability for incidental and consequential damages on the part of the Company or the seller.
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY makes no representation that the machine has the capacity to perform any functions other than
as contained in the Company’s written literature, catalogs or specification accompanying delivery of the machine.
No person or affiliated company representative is authorized to give any other warranties or to assume any other liability on
behalf of ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY in connection with the sale, servicing or repair of any machine manufactured by the
Company.
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY reserves the right to make design changes or improvements in its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to change or improve previously manufactured products.
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.A.
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Safety Information
General ................................................................. S-1
Eagle Safety Labels ........................................... S-10
Description
Elgin Eagle Sweeper ........................................... D-1
History of Sweeping/Principles of Operation
Why Sweep? .................................................. D-2
History of Sweeping...................................... D-2
Mechanical/Broom Sweepers........................ D-3
Eagle .............................................................. D-3
Water Spray................................................... D-4
Brooms........................................................... D-5
Conveyor ........................................................ D-5
Hopper ........................................................... D-7
Air Bag Suspension....................................... D-7
Controls ......................................................... D-8
General Data ....................................................... D-9
Eagle Side View ................................................. D-11
Eagle SE Rear View .......................................... D-12
Operation
Instruments and Controls................................... O-1
Operating Checklist ............................................ O-6
Starting the Unit................................................. O-8
Cold Weather Starting .........................................O-9
Transport............................................................ O-10
Sweeping ............................................................ O-11
Sweeping Patterns............................................. O-14
Reversing the Conveyor .................................... O-17
Dumping the Hopper......................................... O-18
Stopping the Sweeper ....................................... O-20
At End of Shift....................................................O-20
Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance.......................................M-1
Daily Service Checklist ................................ M-1
Periodic Service Checklist.............................M-2
After 50 Hours ....................................... M-2
After 150 Hours ..................................... M-2
Addl. After 150 Hours for Series F ....... M-3
After 500 Hours ..................................... M-3
After 1000 Hours ................................... M-4
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Addl. After 1000 Hours for Series F ..... M-4
Maintenance Drawings........................................M-5
Daily Washdown ................................................. M-7
Service Procedures
Towing ...............................................................SP-1
Auxiliary Engine.................................................SP-4
Air Pre-Cleaner ........................................... SP-4
Air Cleaner .................................................. SP-5
Inspecting the Filter..............................SP-6
Cleaning the Outer Element.................SP-7
Auxiliary Engine Fluids ............................. SP-7
Fuel System................................................. SP-7
Draining the Fuel Water Separator........... SP-9
Changing Fuel Filter .................................. SP-9
Bleeding the Fuel System......................... SP-10
Hydraulic System ............................................ SP-11
Spray Water System........................................ SP-12
Sweeping Patterns........................................... SP-14
Side Broom Adjustment .............................SP-14
Side-to-Side Angle............................... SP-14
Front-to-Back Angle ........................... SP-15
Down Pressure.................................... SP-16
Main Broom Adjustment ...........................SP-17
Dirt Shoe Adjustment...................................... SP-17
Dirt Deflector ................................................... SP-18
Conveyor........................................................... SP-19
Daily Washdown .............................................. SP-21
Winter Storage................................................. SP-24
Spring Start-up................................................ SP-27
Troubleshooting
Glossary
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RECOGNIZE SAFETY
INFORMATION
This is the safety-alert symbol. When
you see this symbol on your machine or in
this manual, be alert to the potential for
personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe
operating practices.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION – is used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most seri-
ous hazards.
This symbol and these signal words appear
on the machine and in the operator’s manu-
al. Read and understand the following defin-
itions of the signal words before operating
or working on the machine.
DANGER DANGER is used to
indicate the presence of a hazard which will
cause severe personal injury, death, if the
warning is ignored.
WARNING WARNING is used to
indicate the presence of a hazard which can
cause severe personal injury or death, if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION CAUTION is used to
indicate the presence of a hazard which will
or can cause minor personal injury, if the
warning is ignored.
An additional signal word – NOTICE – is
used to alert the reader to information that
does not deal with personal safety.
SAFETY
S-1
SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTICE NOTICE is used to notify people
of installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not haz-
ard-related.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Please note this warning and remember:
• Always start and operate the engine in a
well-ventilated area;
• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to
the outside;
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust
system.
FOLLOW SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety mes-
sages in this manual and on
your machine safety signs.
Keep safety signs in good
condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment compo-
nents and repair parts
include the current safety
signs.
Replacement safety signs are available from
your Elgin Sweeper dealer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how
to use controls properly. Do not let anyone
operate the machine without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condi-
tion. Unauthorized modifications to the
machine may impair function and/or safety
and affect machine life.
SAFETY
S-2
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

If you do not understand any part of this
manual and need assistance, contact your
Elgin Sweeper dealer.
WEAR APPROPRIATE
CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equip-
ment appropriate to the job. Exercise cau-
tion with anything that could be caught in
the machinery, such as jewelry and long
hair.
Operating equipment safely requires the full
attention of the operator. Do not wear radio
or music headphones while operating the
machine. Use caution while using a cellular
telephone while operating the equipment.
HANDLE FUEL SAFELY —
AVOID FIRES
Handle fuel with care. It
is highly flammable. Do
not refuel the machine
while smoking or when
near open flame or
sparks.
Always stop the engine
before refueling the
machine. Fill the fuel tank outside.
Prevent fires by keeping the machine clean of
trash, grease, and debris. Always clean up
spilled fuel.
SAFETY
S-3

DRIVING THE SWEEPER
Operate the sweeper only when all guards
are fitted and in their correct position.
Before moving the machine, check the
immediate vicinity of the machine for
bystanders. Use the horn as a warning
immediately before moving the machine.
AVOID CONTACT WITH
MOVING PARTS
Everyone must be clear of the
sweeper before the engine is
started and before the brooms
are started.
Many moving parts, such as the
side brooms, cannot be complete-
ly shielded, due to their function.
Stay clear of these moving ele-
ments during operation.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
power driven parts.
AVOID OVERLOADS
Observe the maximum per-
missible axle loads and total
weights.
PARK SWEEPER SAFELY
Set the parking brake, turn off the engine
and remove the keys.
SAFETY
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HOPPER SAFETY SUPPORTS
(Serial number F-1000 and above)
WARNING
To prevent damage or injury, check for
obstructions above and in front of the
machine, before raising or tilting the hopper.
When the EAGLE Series-F hopper is fully
raised, its highest point is over 21 feet above
the ground. Overhead wires, cables or tree
branches can be easily snapped by the hopper
and hardly felt by the operator.
WARNING
DO NOT work under or around a raised hop-
per without adequate safety bracing to sup-
port the hopper in the event of a hydraulic
failure. The best method for safe access to the
machine behind the hopper is with the hopper
tilted outward in the dump position with the
hopper tilt support bar in place.
SAFETY
S-5
HOPPER TILT SUPPORT BAR
(IN PLACE)

WARNING
DO NOT work under a raised hopper without
adequate safety bracing to support the hopper
in the event of a hydraulic failure. If access to
the machine under the hopper is required, be
certain the raised hopper safety bar is in
place.
SAFETY
S-6
RAISED HOPPER SAFETY BAR
(IN PLACE)

AVOID ELECTRICAL
POWER LINES
Do not raise the hopper while under
power lines.
Do not raise the hopper while under trees,
bridges, etc.
Lower the hopper to transport position
before moving the machine.
AVOID MACHINE INSTABILITY
Parking brake must be set before raising
the hopper.
Raise the hopper only when the sweeper is
parked on firm, level surfaces.
Lower the hopper to transport position
before moving the machine.
PRACTICE SAFE
MAINTENANCE
Keep the area clean and dry. Remove any
build-up of grease, oil or debris.
Never lubricate or service the machine
while it is moving. Keep all parts in good
condition and properly installed. Fix dam-
age immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts.
PREVENT BATTERY
EXPLOSIONS
Battery gas can explode. Keep
sparks and flames away from
batteries. Use a flashlight to
check battery electrolyte
level.
Never check battery charge by
SAFETY
S-7

placing a metal object across the posts. Use
a voltmeter or hydrometer.
Always remove the grounded (–) battery
cable first and replace it last.
Do not charge a frozen battery; it may
explode. Warm the battery to 60° F (16 °C).
AVOID OVERLOADING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Before modifying, adding, removing,
etc. any electrical/electronic compo-
nent(s), verify that the circuitry and
components do not overload the elec-
trical system.
Contact your Elgin Sweeper dealer, if
you have any questions or need assistance.
AVOID HIGH PRESSURE
FLUIDS
Escaping fluid under pres-
sure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. Avoid
the hazard by relieving pres-
sure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other high pres-
sure lines. Tighten all con-
nections before applying pressure. Search for
leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands
and body from high pressure fluids. If accident
occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
Keep hands and body away from pinholes and
nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure.
SAFETY
S-8

USE PROPER TOOLS
Use tools appropri-
ate to the work.
Makeshift tools and
procedures can cre-
ate safety hazards.
Use power tools only
to loosen threaded parts and fasteners.
For loosening and tightening hardware, use
the correct size tools. DO NOT use U.S.
measurement tools on metric fasteners, or
vice versa. Avoid bodily injury caused by
slipping wrenches.
Use only service parts meeting Elgin
Sweeper specifications.
OBSERVE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Be mindful of the
environment and
ecology.
Before draining any
fluids, find out the
correct way to dis-
pose of them.
Observe the relevant environmental protec-
tion regulations when disposing of oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries.
SAFETY
S-9

Eagle
SAFETY
S-10
EAGLE SAFETY LABELS - PART ONE OF THREE
12
3
4
5F-1 37
F-2 6
(Start F-1000)