GVM-VAC GVM6600-CM User manual

Automated Self Contained
Leaf Collector
GVM6600-CM
GVM6600-CM
Owner's Manual
Safety Manual
Pre-Operating Manual
Operating Manual
Maintenance Manual
Service Manual
Parts Catalog
Automated Self Contained
Leaf Collector
2014 Edition
416011
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IMPROPER USE OF ANY MACHINE CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
STUDY AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING OR
REPAIRING UNIT
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE
OR REPAIR
THE LEAF COLLECTOR WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS
MANUAL
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE
INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THIS UNIT, PLEASE CALL
GVM FOR ASSISTANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR OR
OPERATE THE UNIT.
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LEAF COLLECTOR AND SHOULD
BE KEPT WITH THE UNIT WHEN IT IS SOLD.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintain-
ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
DO NOT RIDE, SIT OR STAND ON UNIT
DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT FOR RIDERS IN ANY
WAY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR
If the decal above is missing or damaged call GVM immediately and we will send you a replacement free of
charge. Never operate a unit with damaged or missing safety decals.
GVM’s leaf collectors are NEVER to be used to accommodate riders. If your unit has been modied
to accommodate riders, remove these modications immediately as this can result in serious injury or
death.

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Thank you and Congratulations on your purchase of your GVM Leaf Collector. Your GVM leaf
collector has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of depend-
ability and years of trouble-free operation.
Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual, as well as the engine manual, in its entirety be-
fore operating, maintaining, servicing or repairing your leaf collector. Please thoroughly review and
follow all the safety procedures located in this manual.
Whenever you need replacement parts, service information or any question regarding your GVM
product please feel free to contact your dealer or us at 800-632-7989 or www.gvm-vac.com.
Please record the following information for future reference:
THANK YOU
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Vin No:
Engine Serial No.:
Date of Purchase:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintaining or repair-
ing the leaf vacuum.
Contents
1.0 GENERAL SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbol Denitions ....................................................................................................................10
1.2 Do’s and Do Not’s:................................................................................................................................. 11
1.3 Training:.................................................................................................................................................13
1.4 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................................14
1.4 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................................15
1.4 Safety Decals - Part Numbers .............................................................................................................16
1.5 VIN And Serial Number Locations........................................................................................................18
2.0 PRE-OPERATING SECTION
2.1 Instruments And Control: ......................................................................................................................20
2.1 Instruments and Controls, cont.: ...........................................................................................................21
2.1 Instruments And Controls, continued: ..................................................................................................22
2.2 Safe Operations:.....................................................................................................................................23
2.3 Preparation For Operation......................................................................................................................25
2.4 PRE-TRANSPORT CHECKS ...............................................................................................................26
2.5 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing ........................................................................................27
2.6 Work Site Preparation ............................................................................................................................28
3.0 OPERATING SECTION
3.1 Starting Engine.......................................................................................................................................30
3.1 Starting Engine, continued.....................................................................................................................31
3.2 Engaging the PTO..................................................................................................................................32
3.3 Dumping the Body.................................................................................................................................34
3.3 Dumping the Body, continued ...............................................................................................................35
3.4 Hose Boom Operation - 3 Axis..............................................................................................................36
3.4 Hose Boom Operation - 3 Axis, cont. ....................................................................................................37
4.0 MAINTENANCE SECTION
4.1 Maintenance Overview:.........................................................................................................................39
4.2 Maintenance and Lubrication ...............................................................................................................40
4.3 Lubrication:............................................................................................................................................41
4.3 Lubrication, continued; .........................................................................................................................42
4.3 Lubrication, continued; .........................................................................................................................43
4.3 Lubrication, continued; .........................................................................................................................44
4.4 Preventative Maintenance......................................................................................................................45
4.5 Torque Values ........................................................................................................................................50
4.6 Quick Reference Chart...........................................................................................................................51
5.0 SERVICE SECTION
5.1 Removing Blower Housing Face...........................................................................................................55
5.2 Replacing the Drive Belt .......................................................................................................................56
5.2 Replacing the Drive Belt (if equipped), continued;...............................................................................57
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5.3 Replacing the Drive Bearings(if equipped) ................................................................................................ 58
5.3 Replacing the Drive Belt (if equipped), ..................................................................................................... 59
5.3 Replacing the Drive Bearings (if equipped), continued.............................................................................. 60
5.4 Impeller Installation and Removal.............................................................................................................. 61
5.4 Impeller Installation and Removal, continued............................................................................................ 62
5.5 Replacing the Blower Housing Liners........................................................................................................ 63
5.5 Replacing the Blower Housing Liners; continued,..................................................................................... 64
5.6 Auto Mfg. Clutch Adjustment - 2008 and after .......................................................................................... 65
5.7 Engine Electrical Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 66
5.10 WIRING DIAGRAMS
5.10.1 GVM6600-SM Truck Wiring - Overall ................................................................................................. 68
5.10.2 Instrument Panel Joystick Connector..................................................................................................... 69
5.10.3 Instrument Panel Wiring Diagram (non computer) ............................................................................... 70
5.10.4 Relay Harness - Switch Diagram .......................................................................................................... 71
5.10.5 Engine Wiring Harness ......................................................................................................................... 72
5.10.6 Engine Wiring Harness Descriptions..................................................................................................... 73
5.10.7 Remote Throttle / Clutch Wiring Harness ............................................................................................. 74
5.10.8 Valve Body Wiring Harness Descriptions.............................................................................................. 75
5.20 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM
5.20.1 Hoist Hydraulic Diagram....................................................................................................................... 77
6.0 ENGINE GROUP
6-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 79
6.1 Instrument Panel Group ............................................................................................................................. 80
6.2 In-Cab Instrument Panel Mounting Group ................................................................................................ 81
6.3 In-Cab Joystick Group ............................................................................................................................... 82
6.4 Joystick Breakdown .................................................................................................................................. 83
6.5 Air Cleaner Group....................................................................................................................................... 84
6.6 Sheet Metal Group, SCL 3X ....................................................................................................................... 85
6.7 Engine Mount Group .................................................................................................................................. 86
6.8 Mufer Group ............................................................................................................................................. 87
6.9 Radiator Group............................................................................................................................................ 88
6.10 Engine Senders and Switches ................................................................................................................... 89
6.11 Engine Miscellaneous Parts Group ........................................................................................................... 90
6.12 John Deere Common Engine Parts Group................................................................................................ 91
6.13 Battery Group............................................................................................................................................ 92
6.14 Remote Clutch / Throttle Circuit Board Assembly................................................................................... 93
6.15 Remote Clutch and Remote Throttle Assembly........................................................................................ 94
6.16 Chaffe Eliminator Assembly, hinged ........................................................................................................ 95
7.0 CLUTCH GROUP
7-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 96
7.1 AutoHD PTO Clutch Group........................................................................................................................ 97
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7.2 AutoHD PTO Assembly Group .................................................................................................................... 98
7.3 AutoHD PTO Linkage Group ....................................................................................................................... 99
7.4 Clutch Assist Group .................................................................................................................................... 100
7.5 Kraft Fluid Drive Group (Optional)............................................................................................................ 101
7.6 Kraft Fluid Drive Installation (Optional).................................................................................................... 102
7.7 Kraft Fluid Drive Breakdown (Optional) ................................................................................................... 103
7.8 Kraft Fluid Drive Maintenance (Optional) ................................................................................................. 104
8.0 BLOWER HOUSING GROUP
8-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 105
8.1 Blower Housing Group............................................................................................................................... 106
9.0 Hydraulic Group
9-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 107
9.1 Hydraulic Tank Assembly - 3X................................................................................................................... 108
9.2 Valve Body Assembly - 3X......................................................................................................................... 109
10.0 Chassis and Hopper Group
10-0 ................................................................................................................................................................... 110
10.1 Fuel Tank Group ....................................................................................................................................... 111
10.2 Box Container Screens.............................................................................................................................. 112
10.3 Chassis Group ........................................................................................................................................... 113
10.4 Light and Reector Group ........................................................................................................................ 114
10.5 Light Bar Group (Optional) ...................................................................................................................... 115
10.6 Automated Door Latch Group (Optional)................................................................................................. 116
10.7 Manual Top Hinged Door (Optional)........................................................................................................ 117
10.8 Side Hinge Manual Doors (Optional)....................................................................................................... 118
10.9 Side Hinge Manual Door Interior (Optional)............................................................................................ 119
10.10 Bottom Exhaust Group (Optional).......................................................................................................... 120
10.11 Hood Scoop Group (Optional)................................................................................................................ 121
10.12 Chipper Door Group (Optional).............................................................................................................. 122
10.13 Chipper Hitch and Camera Group (Optional)......................................................................................... 123
10.14 Backup Camera Group (Optional).......................................................................................................... 124
11.0 HOSE BOOM GROUP
11-0 ................................................................................................................................................................... 125
11.1 Boom Assembly, 3 Axis ............................................................................................................................ 126
11.2 Hinged Boom Frame Assembly - 3 Axis .................................................................................................. 127
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ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
1.0 GENERAL SAFETY
1.0
GENERAL
SAFETY
Contents
1.0 GENERAL SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbol Denitions ......................................................................10
1.2 Do’s and Do Not’s:...................................................................................11
1.3 Training:...................................................................................................13
1.4 Safety Decals ........................................................................................14
1.4 Safety Decals ........................................................................................15
1.4 Safety Decals - Part Numbers ...............................................................16
1.5 VIN And Serial Number Locations..........................................................18

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintain-
ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
DO NOT RIDE, SIT OR STAND ON UNIT
DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT FOR RIDERS IN ANY
WAY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR
If the decal above is missing or damaged call GVM immediately and we will send you a replacement free of
charge. Never operate a unit with damaged or missing safety decals.
GVM's leaf collectors are NEVER to be used to accommodate riders. If your unit has been modied
to accommodate riders, remove these modications immediately as this can result in serious injury or
death.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
!
The purpose of safety symbols are to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful
attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not sub-
stitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. At-
tention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintain-
ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
Disregarding this safety warning WILL result in serious equipment
damage, injury or possible death.
Disregarding this safety warning CAN result in serious equipment
damage, injury or possible death.
Disregarding this safety warning MAY result in minor or moderate
injury or property damage.
1.1 Safety Symbol Denitions
This manual provides the owners/operator with procedures for safe opera-
tion, maintenance and repair of GVM’s leaf collectors. As with any ma-
chine, there are hazards associated with their operation. For this reason
safety is emphasized throughout this manual. To highlight specic safety
information the following safety denitions are provided to assist the read-
er.