Factory Catry Cat 48 Series Product manual

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Operator and Parts Manual
R.P.S. Corporation Phone: [phone]
P.O. Box 368 Fax: [phone]
Racine, Wisconsin 53401
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48 RIDER SWEEPER
THE TOMCAT 48 RIDER SWEEPER IS THE TOUGHEST COMPACT RIDER SWEEPER AVALIABLE, WITH
STEEL CONSTRUCTION SO IT WILL BE WORKING YEARS FROM NOW, EVEN IN ABUSIVE
ENVIORMENTS.
DEBDRIS ON THE FLOOR LIKE WOOD CHIPS, CARPETING LINT, POPCORN, LEAVES, METAL
PIECES, BROKEN GLASS, SAND, FINE CONCRETE DUST, AND TALCUM POWDER ARE PICKED UP
IN A SINGLE PASS. THE METERIAL IS SWEPT UP BY THE POWERFULL MAIN BROOM, AND THROWN
INTO THE RUGGED HOPPER. THE HOPPER SLIDES OUT THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE FOR EASY
DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS WHEN ITS FULL.
OUR "ONE TOUCH SWEEPING" AND CENTRAL COMMAND II KEEP THE MAIN BROOM'S PRESSURE
AT ONE OF FIVE SETTINGS, SO YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO ADJUST OR REVERSE IT, AND THE BROOM
AUTOMATICALY ADJUSTS TO IRREGULAR FLOORS.
THE DUST CONTROL ON THE FACTORY CAT 48 IS THE INDUSTRY LEADER. OUR EXCLUSIVE
"BAGHOUSE" STYLE FILTER ENABLES THE MACHINE TO SWEEP THROUGH AN 80 POUND BAG OF
CEMENT POWDER AND NOT BLOW DUST. THE FILTER'S HIGH CAPACITY DESIGN IS SIMILAR TO THE
DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM ON STREETSWEEPERS, NOT VACUUM CLEANERS.
OUR 250 CFM FAN MOVES HIGH VOLUMES OF AIR, BUT AT ALOWER VELOCITY. THIS ALLOWS
EXCELLENT DUST CONTROL, EVEN WITH A "DIRTY FILTER". THE LINT FROM CARPETING OR TENNIS
COURTS IS EASILY CONTAINED IN THE LONG LIFE FILTER. THE FILTER IS CLEANED AT THE TOUCH OF
A BUTTON.
THE FACTORY CAT 48 HAS A POWERFUL 2.0 HP SEALED DRIVE MOTOR FOR CLIMBING STEEP
RAMPS, AND THE NON-MARKING TIRES PROTECT EXPENSIVE FLOORS. THE OPERATOR'S HIGH
BACK SEAT INCLUDES ARMREST, IS ADJUSTABLE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE SETS AUTOMATICALLY.
THE UNIT IS BATTERY POWERD, AND WILL RUN UP TO A FULL SHIFT ON A CHARGE. THE CHARGER IS
FULLY AUTOMATIC, AND PLUGS INTO 110 VOLT OUTLET.

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MACHINE INFORMATION
PLEASE FILL THIS AREAOUT AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MODEL NUMBER_____________________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER:______________________________________________________________
INSTALLATION DATE:___________________________________________________________
INSTALLING DEALER:__________________________________________________________
DEALER CONTACT: ___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:_____________________________________________________________
THIS OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT PART OF THE UNIT AND SHOULD
REMAIN WITH THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES. THIS OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL COVERS ALL THE DFACTORY CAT 48 SERIES
RIDER SWEEPERS. YOU MAY FIND DESCRIPTIONS AND FEATURES THAT ARE NOT ON YOUR PARTICULAR MODEL. THE
INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION WERE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. R.P.S.
CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION.
TO REGISTER FOR WARRANTY, FAX YOUR DELIVERY FORM TODAY!
MACHINE INFORMATION FORM
MACHINE DELIVERY FORM
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
COMMON WEAR PARTS
SAFEY MESSAGES
!!SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!!
MACHINE FEATURES AND CONTROLS
MACHINE PREPARATION
MACHINE SETUP
PRE-SWEEPING CHECK LIST
OPERATION
OPERATING HINTS
CHARGING BATTERIES
MAINTENANCE
STORING MACHINE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RECORDS
TOUBLE SHOOTING
PARTS BREAKDOWN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS BREAKDOWN ILLUSTRATION
FRAME TOP
FRAME BOTTOM
CENTRAL COMMAND
DRIVE SYSTEM
MAIN BROOM AND LINKAGE
SIDE BROOM AND LINKAGE
VACUUM AND FILTER SYSTEM
HOPPER
ACCESSORIES
WIRING DIAGRAMS

MACHINE DELVERY FORM
DEALER:________________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:_________________
LOCATION (CITY, STATE):_________________________________________ INSTALL DATE:____________________
CUSTOMER:_____________________________________________________ HOUR METER:____________________
CONTACT:______________________________________________________ INSTALLED BY:___________________
ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________
CITY:_______________________STATE_______ZIP______________________
PHONE:_______________________ FAX:__________________________
TOMCAT MODEL NUMBER:_______________________________________
OPTIONS: 1.______________________________________ 4.______________________________________
2.______________________________________ 5.______________________________________
3.______________________________________ 6.______________________________________
BRUSHES:_____________________________________________ BROOM:_______________________________
SOAP:________________________________________________
BUYER'S REPRESENTAVE HAS:
1. RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN PROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE.
2. RECEIVED OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE.
3. BEEN MADE AWARE THAT ANY OPERATOR SHOULD READ THE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE.
DEALER REP. PRINT:___________________________________ SIGN:__________________________________
CUSTOMER PRINT:____________________________________ SIGN:__________________________________
R.P.S. CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 368
RACINE, WI 53401
PHONE: [phone]
FAX [phone]
WWW.FACTORYCAT.COM
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48
3/16" STEEL
(2) 15" X 4"
10" X 3"
64 X 37 X 50
850 LBS.
1,312 LBS
DIRECT THROW
10 INCHES
32 INCHES
1.0 HP
400 RPM
TRAILING ARM
(2) 17 INCHES
(2) 0.3 HP
0-95 RPM
4.0 CUBIC FEET
STEEL (COATED)
POLYMER FELT
2.5 TO 1 MICRON (STANDARD)
1.0 TO .02 MICRON (OPTIONAL)
150 SQ. INCHES
250 CFM
2 OR 4
185 AH OR 370 AH
24 VOLT DEEP CYCLE
5 TO 8 HRS.
24 AMP, 110 VOLT
40 AMP, 110 VOLT
2.0 HP, SEALED
VARIABLE 0-320 FT.
70 dBA
48 INCHES
60,000 SQ. FT/HR
55,000 SQ. FT/HR
3 YEARS
1 YEAR
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MODEL
BODY CONSTRUCTION/DIMENSIONS
CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION:
REAR WHEELS:
FRONT WHEEL:
SIZE (L X W X H):
WEIGHT (WITHOUT BATTERIES):
WEIGHT (WITH BATTERIES):
SWEEPING SYSTEM
SWEEPING METHOD:
MAIN BROOM DIAMETER:
MAIN BROOM LENGTH:
MAIN BROOM MOTOR HORSEPOWER:
MAIN BROOM SPEED:
MAIN BROOM SUSPENSION:
SIDE BROOM SIZE:
SIDE BROOM POWER:
SIDE BROOM SPEED:
HOPPER CAPACITY:
HOPPER MATERIAL:
FILTERING SYSTEM
FILTER MATERIAL:
FILTER RATING:
SIZE:
VACUUM RATING:
BATTERY SYSTEM
BATTERY COUNT:
BATTERY AH RATING:
BATTERY DESCRIPTION:
BATTERY RUNTIME:
CHARGER (AUTOMATIC):
DRIVE SYSTEM
TRANSAXLE DESCRIPTION:
SPEED CONTROL:
NOISE LEVEL:
PRODUCTIVITY
CLEANING WIDTH:
CLEANING RATE/HOUR (MAX):
CLEANING RATE/HOUR (NORMAL):
WARRANTY
PARTS:
LABOR:

COMMON WEAR PARTS
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MODEL 48
8-401 U
8-401 N
8-401
8-401NN
8-401W
8-401US
8-401S
(2) 17 INCH BROOMS
4-402
4-402 N
4-402 S
8-570
8-571 H
8-571
8-571 L
KIT INCLUDES: (1) HOPPER FLAP, (1) RIGHT SIDE, (1) LEFT SIDE AND (1) REAR FLAP
NOTE: CECK YOUR HOPPER FLAP FOR THCKNESS. THE THIN (1/32 INCH) FLAP
WORKS BEST ON LIGHT DEBRIS, BUT IT CAN BE MORE EASILY DAMAGED. THE
STANDARD SIZES ARE (1/16 INSH)
ITEM
MAIN BROOM
UNION
NYLON
POLY
CARPET
WIRE
UNION STEEL
POLY AND STEEL
SIDE BROOM
QUANTITY REQUIRED
POLY
NYLON
POLY AND STEEL
FLAPS KITS
HOPPER FLAP
1/8 INCH
1/16 INCH
1/32 INCH
DOUBLE FIBER VEE-BROOM.
USED MORE FOR CARPETED FLOORS
SPIRAL-BROOM.DOES NOT SWEEP
AS WELL AS VEE BROOM.
WE RECOMMEND YOU USE OUR BROOMS. THEY
ARE MADE FOR YOUR MACHINE. OUR BRAND OF
BROOMS HAS A PRECISION PLASTIC CORE THAT IS
CAREFULLY BALANCED AND HAS MACHINED INSERT
POINTS SO THE BROOM FITS TIGHTLY ON THE
MACHINE'S HUBS. BROOMS MADE BY "WILL FIT"
COPANIES TO FIT OUR MACHINES ARE OFTEN MADE
WITH ROUGH DRAIN-PIPE CORES. THEY OFTEN
BOUNCE EVEN WHEN NEW. BOUNCING BROOMS
DO NOT SWEEP.
VEE-BROOM.PREFERRED STYLE

SAFETY MESSAGES
YOUR SAFETY, AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IS VERY IMPORTANT, AND OPERATING THIS UNIT
SAFELY IS AN IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY.
TO HELP YOU MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT SAFETY, WE HAVE PROVIDED
OPERATING PROCEDURES AND OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE MANUAL. THIS
INFORMATION INFORMS YOU OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS THAT COULD HURT YOU OR OTHERS.
IT IS NOT PRACTICAL OR POSSIBLE TO WARN YOU OF ALL THE HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH
OPERATING THIS UNIT. YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN GOOD JUDGEMENT.
THIS IS INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED ON HARD FLOORS IN
AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT, WITH THE RECOMMENDED BRUSHES.
1. DO NOTOPERATE UNIT:
UNLESS TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED.
UNLESS OPERATOR MANUAL IS READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
IF UNIT IS NOT PROPER CONDITION.
2. WHEN OPERATINGUNIT:
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM REVOLVING SIDE BROOMS.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE PRESENT.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN MANUEVERING.
3. BEFORE LEAVING:
MAKE SURE MACHINE IS TURNED OFF.
STOP ON LEVEL SURFACES.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES.
4. BEFORE SERVICING:
STOP ON LEVEL SURFACE, AND SECURE MACHINE.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES.
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!! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!!
WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. SHOCK, BURNS
OR ELECTROCUTION CAN RESULT. ALWAYS DISCON-
NECT THE BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE.
WARNING: BATTERIES EMIT HYDROGEN GASES,
EXPLOSION OR FIRE CAN RESULT. KEEP SPARKS AND
OPEN FLAMES AWAY.
WARNING: CHARGE UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
AND KEEP BATTERY COMPARTMENT OPEN WHEN
CHARGING. EXPLOSION OR FIRE COULD RESULT.
WARNING: BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE BURNS.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND GLOVES WHEN
SERVICING BATTERIES.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE OUTDOORS OR PRESSURE
WASH. PREVENT ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FROM
GETTING WET.
WARNING: THE USE OF PARTS AND SOLUTIONS OTHER
THAN RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE OR ENDANGER PEOPLE.
WARNING: DRESS SAFELY. DO NOT WEAR RINGS
OR METAL WRIST WATCHES WHILE WORKING ON THIS
MACHINE. THEY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT,
WHICH, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. DO NOT WORK
ON THIS MACHINE WHILE WEARING A TIE, SCARF OR
OTHER LOOSE, DANGLING NECKWARE OR CLOTHING.
THESE LOOSE ITEMS CAN TANGLE IN THE ROTATING
PARTS AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE MACHINE AS A STEP
LADDER OR CHAIR.
WARNING: ONLY OPERATE THIS MACHINE FROM
THE OPERATOR'S SEAT. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED TO
CARRY PASSENGERS.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON RAMPS
OR UNEVEN SURFACES. WHEN CLIMBING ARAMP,
ALWAYS DRIVE THE MACHINE IN FORWARD STRAIGHT
UP OR DOWN THE RAMP. NEVER DRIVE ACROSS THE
INCLINE. DO NOT BACK DOWN OR TURN ON RAMPS!
WARNING: ALWAYS USE THE CHARGER PROVIDED
BY THE MAUFACTURER TO CHARGE THE MACHINE.
IT IS AN AUTOMATIC CHARGER, SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED TO CHARGE AT THE APPROPRIATE RATE.
IF YOU MUST USE A DIFFERENT CHARGER,
DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES BEFORE CHARGING.
THIS WILL PRVENT DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRONIC
SPEED CONTROLLER.
WARNING: UNDERSTAND THE DYNAMIC BRAKING
SYSTEM BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MACHINE ON
RAMPS. MACHINE DOES NOT COAST. RELEASING
THE FOOTPEDAL WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY
BRAKING FORCE, AND STOP THE MACHINE.
WARNING: DO NOT PARK THE MACHINE ON
RAMPS OR SLOPES. THE MACHINE HAS A PARKING
BRAKE, BUT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT IS ALWAYS
BE PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE IF
ANY PARTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED OR DAMAGED.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE, PAINT OVER, OR
DESTROY WARNING DECALS. IF WARNING DECALS
BECOME DAMAGED, THEY MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IN
UNSAFE CONDITION. IF THE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF
REPAIR OR IS IN ANY WAY UNSAFE TO OPERATE,
THE MATTER SHOULD BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY
TO THE SHIFT SUPERVISOR. DO NOT OPERATE THE
MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RETURNED TO PROPER
OPERATING CONDITION.
WARNING: THIS MACHINE MUST ONLY BE
OPERATED BY TRAINED OPERATOR. AS PART OF HIS
OR HER TRAINING, THEY MUST READ THIS MANUAL
THOROUGHLY. IF EXTRA COPIES ARE NEEDED,
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER.
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE MACHINE,
BEFORE LEAVING IT UNATTENDED.
WARNING: DO NOT SWEEP OVER ELECTRICAL
FLOOR OUTLETS. MAY RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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MACHINE CONTROLS AND FEATURES
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(FIGURE 1.)
(FIGURE 3.)
(FIGURE 5.) (FIGURE 6.) (FIGURE 7.)
(FIGURE 4.)
(FIGURE 2.)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
SEE FIG. (1-7) ON PAGE 7
FIURE 1.
1. HOPPER LATCH: KEEPS HOPPER IN PLACE.
2. ACCESS PANEL LATCH: GIVES YOU QUICK ACCESS TO MAIN BROOM.
3. FRONT WHEEL: STEERS MACHINE.
4. HEADLIGHT: HELPS YOU SEE IN LOW LIGHT AREAS AND TO WORN ONCOMING TRAFFIC..
5. SEAT: ADJUSTABLE SEAT FOR OPERATOR COMFORT AND EASE OF ENTRY.
6. STEERING WHEEL: USED TO STEER THE MACHINE.
7. STROBE LIGHT: SAFETY LIGHT.
8. SIDE BROOMS: HELPS CLEAN AGAINST WALLS AND OBJECTS.
FIGURE 2.
9. HORN BUTTON: SOUNDS HORN.
10. FOOT PEDAL: MAKES MACHINE GO.
11. WET SWEEP BY-PASS: YOU SWEEP OVER WATER WITHOUT SUCKING THE WATER UPINTO THE FILTER.
FIGURE 3.
12.HITCH RECEIVER: ALLOWS YOU TO HOOK UP AND TOW R.P.S. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
13. REAR TIRES: PROVIDE POWER THROUGH TRANSAXLE TO DRIVE MACHINE.
14. AUX. POWER PLUG: ALLOWS YOU TO HOOK UP EXTERNAL R.P.S. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
FIGURE 4.
15. HOPPER: HOLDS DEBRIS AND IS REMOVABLE FOR EASY DISPOSAL.
16. MAIN BROOM: SWEEPS DEBRIS INTO HOPPER.
17: BROOM ACCESS PANEL: PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO MAIN BROOM.
FIGURE 5.
18. CHARGER: RECHARGES BATTERIES FOR FUTURE USE.
19. CHARGER HOOK-UP: PLUGS INTO PACK TO CHARGE UNIT.
20. BATTERIES: PROVIDE POWER TO RUN MACHINE.
21. BATTERY DISCONNECT: BREAKS POWER FROM BATTERIES TO MACHINE.
22. CENTRAL COMMAND: BRAIN BOX OF THE MACHINE.
23. BACK UP ALARM: SOUNDS WHEN MACHINE IS IN REVERSE.
24. MAIN BROOM/FAN MOTOR: PROVIDES POWER TO MAIN BROOM AND VACCUM SYSTEM.
FIGURE 6.
25. MAIN BROOM HANDLE: LIFTS AND LOWERS MAIN BROOM.
26. HOUR METER: COUNTS HOW MANY HOURS THE MACHINE HAS BEEN RUN.
27. BATTERY CONDITION METER: SHOWS THE CHARGE LEFT ON THE BATTERIES.
FIGURE 7.
28. SIDE BROOM HANDLE: LIFTS AND LOWERS SIDE BROOMS.
29. SIDE BROOM RHEOSTAT: ADJUSTS ROTATION SPEED OF SIDE BROOMS.
30. KEY SWITCH: TURNS POWER TO MACHINE ON AND OFF.
31. FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH: SWITCHES THE DIRECTION OF THE MACHINE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS.
32. SIDE BROOM ON/OFF SWITCH: TURNS SIDE BROOMS ON AND OFF.
33. FILTER SHAKER SWITCH: SHAKES DEBRIS FROM FILTER AND DROPS THEM INTO HOPPER.
34. POWER INDICATOR LIGHT: TELLS IF THE MACHINE IS TURNED ON.
35. SIDE BROOM ADJUSTMENT: ADJUSTS HEIGHT OF SIDE BROOMS.

2. REMOVE THE SIDE BROOMS FROM THE
SHIPPING BOX.
3. INSTALL THE SIDE BROOMS ONTO THE MOTOR
SHAFT, BY SLIDING THEM UPWARDS. LINE UP
THE HOLES AND INSTALL THE CLEVIS PIN WITH
SAETY CLIP (SEE FIGURE 10.)
4. YOU MAY NEED TO ADJUST THE SIDE BROOM
HEIGHT, BY USING THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW.
MACHINE PREP
UNCREATING MACHINE
CAREFULLY CHECK THE CRATE FOR ANY SIGNS OF
DAMAGE. BATTERIES ARE IN THE UNIT.
TO UNCREATE THE MACHINE, REMOVE BANDING FROM
AROUND THE CRATE. TAKE OFF THE TOP AND SIDES
AND DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. REMOVE BANDING
FROM MACHINE. REMOVE THE CHOCKS AROUND
THE DRIVE WHEELS. FOLD DOWN RAMP, AND ROLL
MACHINE OFF OF THE BASE. NOTIFY THE CARRIER
IMMEDIATELY IF CONCEALED DAMAGE IS DISCOVERED.
CONNECTING BATTERIES
YOUR MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH (TWO) OR (FOUR) 12
VOLT, DEEP CYCLE, 185 AMP HOURS BATTERIES, WHICH
FORM A 24 VOLT SYSTEM.
1. TURN ALL SWITCHES TO THE OFF POSITION AND
REMOVE KEY.
2. OPEN REAR HOOD TO ACCESS THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT.
3. BOTH OF THE TWO BATTERY CABLES ARE
CONNECTED TO THE BATTERIES. LOCATE THE GREY
50 CONNECTOR AND CONNECT THE TWO.
(SEE FIGURE 8.)
4. TURN ON MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CHECK
THE BATTERY CONDITION METER TO ENSURE
CORRECT INSTALLATION. CHARGE BATTERIES IF
NEEDED. (SEE: BATTERY CHARGING)
1. LOWER THE SIDE BROOM LINKAGE BY PULLING
BACK ON THE LEVER AND THEN SLIDING THE
LEVER ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR. (SEE FIGURE 9.)
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ATTACHING SIDEBROOMS
(FIGURE 8.)
(FIGURE 9.)
(FIGURE 10.)

MACHINE SETUP
REPLACING MAIN BROOM
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1. TURN THE MACHINE OFF. USE A 9/16 INCH
WRENCH TO REMOVE THE 3/8-16 HCS SCREW
AND REMOVE THE IDLER ARM.
(SEE FIGURE 11.)
2. THE MAIN BROOM SHOULD SLIDE OUT THE SIDE
OF THE MACHINE EASILY.
(SEE FIGURE 12.)
3. SLIDE THE NEW BROOM IN. WHEN YOU GET THE
BRUSH ON THE DRIVER SPIN IT WITH YOUR HAND
UNTIL YOU FEEL IT CATCH ON THE DRIVER AND THEN
PRESS IN COMPLETELY ON. (SEE FIGURE 13.)
4. WHEN THE MAIN BROOM COMPLETLY INSTALLED
REPLACE THE IDLER ARM AND THE FASTENERS.
THE ARM SHOULD GO ON EASILY, AND METAL
TO METAL. IF THERE IS ANY GAPS LEFT BEFORE
TIGHTENING, IT HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED
PROPERLY. (SEE FIGURE 14.)
NOTE: SELECT THE BROOM FIBER THAT BEST MEETS YOUR CLEANING APPLICATION
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL CEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.
(SEE BRUSH TYPES ON PAGE 4.)
WARNING: IF THE BROOM IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED
WITH THE DRIVERS, THE BRUSHES WILL
BE DAMAGED. DO NOT FORCE THE
IDELER ARM BACK ON. THIS USUALLY
INDICATES IMPROPER INSTALLATION
(FIGURE 11.) (FIGURE 13.)
(FIGURE 12.) (FIGURE 14.)

PRE- SWEEPING CHECK LIST
READ AND UNDERSTAND SAFETY INSTURCTIONS ON PAGE 5 AND 6
BEFOR OPERATING THIS MACHINE
2. CHECK CONDITION OF MAIN BROOM
AND MAKE SURE IT IS SECURLY IN PLACE.
3. REMOVE ALL STRING BANDING, OR
ANYTHING WOUND AROUND THE IDLER
PULLEY AND BEARING. (SEE FIGURE 16.)
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1. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION ON BATTERY
CONDITION METER. MAKE SURE BATTERIES ARE
FULLY CHARGED BEFORE USING.
(SEE FIGURE 15.)
4. CHECK CONDITION OF SIDE BROOMS
AND MAKE SURE THEY LIFTS AND LOWER
CORRECTLY.
5. CHECK THE SIDE BROOMS TO SEE IF THEY
ARE AT THE CORRECT SETTING FOR
SWEEPING. (SEE FIGURE 17.)
6. CLEAN THE FILTER BY PRESSING THE
SHAKER SWITCH FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS.
(SEE FIGURE 18.)
7. PRESS THE HOPPER LATCH, ON THE LEFT
SIDE OF THE MACHINE. REMOVE THE
HOPPER FROM THE MACHINE. (SEE FIGURE 19.)
8. EMPTY THE HOPPER INTO A TRASH RECEPTICLE.
9. INSTALL THE HOPPER BACK INTO THE MACHINE
AND DEPRESS THE HOPPER LATCH.
(SEE FIGURE 20.)
(FIGURE 15.) (FIGURE 18.)
(FIGURE 16.)
(FIGURE 19.)
(FIGURE 17.) (FIGURE 20.)

OPERATION
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OPERATING HINTS
1. OBSERVE THE SPEED OF THE MACHINE AND
ADJUST TO THE DESIRED RATE. TO INCREASE THE
SPEED, DEPRESS THE FOOTPEDAL MORE. TO
STOP THE MACHINE, LET OFF THE FOOTPEDAL
AND THE BRAKE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED.
2. KEEP AN EYE ON THE VACUUM MOTOR TO
MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DUST BLOW-THRU. IF
DUST BEGINS TO DEVELOP, THE FILTER SHOULD
BE CLEANED. PRESS THE FILTER SHAKER SWITCH
TO CLEAN THE FILTER.
3. ALWAYS OPERATE AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN
SWEEPING AROUND WALLS AND OBJECTS. YOU
SHOULD REDUCE THE SPEED, TO MAINTAIN
CONTROL WHEN TURNING.
4. IF THE MACHINE STARTS TO TRAIL, STOP AND
EMPTY THE HOPPER. IF THE TRAILING DEBRIS
CONTINUIES, YOU MAY NEED TO REPLACE THE
SKIRTS THAT SURROUND THE SWEEPING CHAMBER.
5. CHANGE THE BRUSHES WHEN WORN TO A FIBER
LENGTH OF 1 INCH.
6. STAY CLEAR OF OBJECTS PROTRUDING FROM THE
FLOOR, SUCH AS SOCKETS, AND PIPES, FOR THEY
CAN DAMAGE THE LOWER SKIRTS.
7. YOU SHOULD TRY TO AVOID WATER, OIL AND,
OTHER LIQUIDS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR. BE SURE
TO USE THE WET SWEEP BY-PASS WHEN SMALL
AMOUNTS OF MOISTURE ARE ENCOUNTERED.
8. ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR GAUGES. THEY
ARE THERE TO HELP YOU CLEAN MORE
EFFICIENTLY, BY LETTING YOU KNOW THE STATUS
OF THAT PARTICULAR SYSTEM AT A GLANCE. IF
YOUR BATTERY GAUGE IS READING LOW, YOU
MUST STOP IMMEDIATELY, AND RECHARGE.
RUNNING THE BATTERY DEAD, WILL RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES.
9. KEEPING THE EXTERIOR APPERANCE OF THE
MACHINE IN GOOD CONDITION, WILL
GENERALLY ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TREAT THE
MACHINE WITH MORE CARE.
10. WHEN YOU ARE READY TO STOP, PICK UP THE
BROOMS, DRIVE THE MACHINE BACK TO THE
CHARGING AREA AND BE SURE TO TURN OFF THE
POWER SWITCH. BE SURE TO EMPTY THE HOPPER
AND CLEAN THE FILTER BEFORE STORING.
3. LOWER MAIN BROOM TO THE FLOOR, PULLING
BACK ON LEVER AND THEN SLIDING THE LEVER
ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR.
4. TURN ON DUST CONTROL SYSTEM AGAIN USE
THE TOP HALF (1) OF THE FAN SWITCH.
5. LOWER SIDE BROOMS TO THE FLOOR.
6. BEGIN SWEEPING BY DEPRESSING THE FOOT
PEDAL SLOWLY AND THEN TO THE SPEED
REQUIRED.
7. ONCE THE MAIN BROOM BEGINS TO MOVE,
CHECK THE PRESSURE GAUGE.
8. TO OPERATE MACHINE IN REVERSE, SIMPLY
SWITCH THE REVERSE SWITCH TO THE REVERSE
POSITION.
9. TO STOP THE MACHINE, LET OFF OF THE FOOT
PEDAL, AND THE MACHINE WILL STOP
AUTOMATICALLY.
ONE PASS SWEEPING
1. TURN MACHINE ON WITH THE KEYSWITCH.
2. TURN ON THE FILTER BEATER FOR ABOUT
SECONDS TO CLEAR THE FILTER.
(FIGURE 21.)
(FIGURE 22.)
(FIGURE 23.)

BATTERY
CHARGING
CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR THE 24V CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH
THE MACHINE. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
CHARGER WITH THIS MACHINE.
CHARGER
SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF 24 VOLTS.
OUTPUT CURRENT OF 25 AMPS MAX. (2 BATTERY SYSTEM)
OUTPUT CURRENT OF 40 AMPS MAX. (4 BATTERY SYSTEM)
INPUT VOLTAGE OF 110 VOLTS.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF CIRCUIT.
MADE FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES.
DANGER: ALWAYS CHARGE BATTERIES IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA. BATTERIES EMIT HYDROGEN
GAS. EXPLOSION OR FIRE CAN RESULT. KEEP
SPARKS AND FLAME AWAY. SHEILD EYES WHEN
SERVICING BATTERIES AND AVOID CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID. LEAVE BATTERY HOOD OPEN!
1. TRANSPORT MACHINE TO A WELL VENTILATED
AREA FOR CHARGING.
2. TURN THE MACHINE OFF.
3. HINGE OPEN HOOD TO EXPOSE THE BATTERIES.
(SEE FIG. 24)
(CAUTION ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
BATTERIES ARE EXPOSED)
4. CHECK THE WATER LEVEL IN EACH BATTERY.
DO NOT CHARGE THE MACHINE UNLESS THE
WATER IS SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THE PLATES. IF
NEEDED, ADD ENOUGH DISTILLED WATER TO JUST
SLIGHTLY COVER THE PLATES. DO NOT OVER FILL.
BATTERIES CAN OVERFLOW DURING CHARGING.
REPLACE CAPS BEFORE CHARGING.
5. PLUG THE CHARGER POWER CORD INTO A
GROUNDED WALL OUTLET.
6. THE GREEN LIGHT ON THE CHARGER WILL COME
ON WHEN THE CHARGER IS WORKING.
(SEE FIGURE 25)
7. THE CHARGER WILL AUTOMATICALLY BEGIN
CHARGING, AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF
WHEN FULLY CHARGED. THE GREEN LIGHT WILL
GO OUTWHEN THE CHARGER SHUTS OFF.
8. AFTER THE CHARGER HAS TURNED OFF,
DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE WALL
OUTLET.
9. RECHECK THE CELL LEVEL AFTER CHARGING. IF
NEEDED, ADD DISTILLED WATER UP TO THE
CORRECT LEVEL. BE CERTAIN TO REPLACE THE
CAPS SECURELY AND TO WIPE OFF THE TOP OF
THE BATTERIES WITH A CLEAN CLOTH.
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(FIGURE 24.)
(FIGURE 25.)

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MONTHLY
MAINTENANCE
1. LUBRICATE FRONT CASTERS WITH A WATERPROOF
GREASE.
2. CHECK MACHINE FOR VACUUM LEAKS AND
LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS
YEARLY
MAINTENANCE
1. CALL YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR YEARLY MAINTENACE.
STORING MACHINE
1. BE SURE TO CLEAN FILTER
2. EMPTY HOPPER INTO TRASH RECEPTICALE.
3. RAISE MAIN BROOM AND SIDE BROOMS.
NOTE: IF YOU LEAVE BROOMS DOWN ON
FLOOR FOR EXTENDED PERIOD WHILE
MACHINE IS NOT IN USE THEY WILL
DEVELOPE FLAT SPOTS.
THIS WILL CAUSE " BROOM BOUNCE"
AND BAD SWEEPING.
MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. CLEAN THE FILTER WITH THE SHAKER SWITCH FOR
20 SECONDS.
2. REMOVE AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE HOPPER
AND RINCE OUT IF NECESSARY.
3. CHARGE THE MACHINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN
TO ALLOW THE BATTERIES TO VENTILATE PROPERLY.
4. REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO A SUPERVISOR.
5. WIPE DOWN MACHINE IF NEEDED. USE A
NONABRASIVE, NON SOLVENT CLEANER, OR A
CLEAN DAMP CLOTH.
6. RECHARGE THE BATTERIES IF NEEDED.
WEEKLY
MAINTENANCE
1. CHECK BATTERY WATER LEVEL.
2. CHECK CONDITION OF ALL THREE TIRES.
3. CHECK CONDITION OF DUST CURTAINS ON SHROUD.
4. CHECK CONDITION OF DUST CURTAIN ON WALLS.
5. CHECK TO SEE IF VACCUM EXHAUST IS CLEAR.

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RECORDS
USE THIS FORM TO MAKE COPIES FOR YOUR INTERNAL RECORDS
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKEDNOTE
CHECK BROOM FOR DEBRIS _____________ ___________________________________
SHAKE FILTER WITH SWITCH _____________ ___________________________________
EMPTY HOPPER _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK BROOM FIBER LENGTH _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK SIDE BROOM ADJUSTMENT _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK FLOOR SEALS _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK BELTS FOR WEAR _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK BATTERY WATER LEVEL _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK CHARGER CONDITION _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK MACHINE PERFORMANCE _____________ ___________________________________
SWEEPING POWER _____________ ___________________________________
VACUUM POWER _____________ ___________________________________
CONTROLS _____________ ___________________________________
GAUGES AND CONTROLS _____________ ___________________________________
CHECK WHEEL TRACKTION _____________ ___________________________________
GREASE FRONT WHEEL _____________ ___________________________________
SWEEPS AROUND TURNS _____________ ___________________________________
OTHER:__________________________ _____________ ___________________________________
OTHER:__________________________ _____________ ___________________________________
PAST HOUR METER READING: ___________________________________
CURRENT HOUR METER READING: ___________________________________
AVERAGE WEEKLY USAGE: ___________________________________
TECHNICIAN PRINT:_____________________________________________
TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE:________________________________________ DATE:_________________
MANAGER SIGNATURE:_________________________________________ DATE:_________________

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PROBLEM
NO POWER, NOTHING OPERATES
MAIN BROOM DOES NOT OPERATE
DRIVE MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE
DUST CONTROL FAN DOES NOT OPERATE
DRIVE MOTOR RUNS INCORRECTLY
CAUSE
FAULTY KEY SWITCH
BATTERIES NEED CHARGING
FAULTY BATTERY
LOOSE BATTERY CABLE
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED
MAIN BROOM IS NOT DOWN
FOOT PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED
MAIN BROOM CIRCUIT BREAKER
TRIPPED
CARBON BRUSHES WORN
FAULTY MOTOR OR WIRES
RECHARGE SWITCH MISADJUSTED
FAULTY SPEED CONTROLLER OR WIRES
FAULTY DRIVE MOTOR
FAULTY WIRING
CARBON BRUSHES WORN
FAULTY VACUUM SWITCH
VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED
FAULTY VACUUM MOTOR
CARBON BRUSHES WORN
FAULTY SPEED CONTROLLER OR WIRES
FAULTY POTENTIOMETER
LOOSE WIRES
SOLUTION
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
SEE CHARGING BATTERIES
REPLACE BATTERY
TIGHTEN LOOSE CABLE
WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR AUTO RESET
DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT
PUT BRUSH DECK DOWN
ENGAGE FOOT PEDAL
WAIT 5 MINUTS FOR AUTO RESET
DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
TRY OPERATING "WHITE " TOGGLE
WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR AUTO RESET
DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER

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PROBLEM
POOR DUST CONTROL
POOR SWEEPING QUALITY
MAIN BROOM NOISY
REAR TIRES NOISY
POOR TRACTION
SHORT RUN TIME
CAUSE
FILTER CLOGGED
HOPPER NOT CLOSED TIGHTLY
HOPPER GASKET FAULTY
HOPPER FULL
FAULTY VACCUM FAN
BATTERY CHARGE IS LOW
WET SEEP BY-PASS DOOR IS OPEN
MAIN BROOM WORN OUT
DEBRIS STUCK TO MAIN BROOM
BROKEN MAIN BROOM BELT
BROKEN MOTOR TO JACKSHAFT BELT
MAIN BROOM BELT FELL OFF
MOTOR TO JACK SHAFT BELT FELL OFF
BATTERY CHARGE IS LOW
BROOM HAS FLAT SPOT AND HAS
"BROOM BOUNCE"
DEBRIS STUCK IN MAIN BROOM
MAIN BROOM OUT OF ROUND
DEBRI STUCK IN MAIN BROOM BELT
BEARINGS DRY
FAULTY HUBS
EXCESSIVE MAIN BROOM PRESSURE
WORN DRIVE TIRES
BATTERIES RUN DOWN
BATTERIES STILL DOWN
BATTERIES LOW ON WATER
BATTERIES OVER CYCLED
SOLUTION
TURN ON FILTER BEATER
ADJUST SCREW ON HOPPER CLAMP
TO TIGHTEN SEAL
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
REMOVE DEBRIS
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CHARGE BATTERIES OVER NIGHT
CLOSE BY-PASS DOOR.
REPLACE MAIN BROOM
REMOVE DEBRIS
REPLACE BELT
REPLACE BELT
PUT BELT BACK ON
PUT BELT BACK ON
CHARGE BATTERIES OVER NIGHT
REPLACE BROOM.
REMOVE DEBRIS
REPLACE MAIN BROOM
REMOVE DEBRIS
GREASE BEARINGS
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
REDUCE PRESSURE WITH SWITCH
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
CHARGE BATTERIES TWICE
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
FILL WITH DISTILLED WATER TO 3/4"
ABOVE THE LEAD PLATES
CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER
TROUBLE SHOOTING