ROOTS RHINO RD 160 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual completely and understand
the instrucons before operang the machine.
“English Version”
“Original Instrucons”
Ride-On-Sweeper, Diesel

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Introducon
Technical Specificaon
Know Your Machine
Safety Instrucons
Sckers On The Machine
Machine Operaon
Maintenance
Troubleshoong
Do’s & Don't’s
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MACHINE DATA
Please fill at the time of commissioning for future reference:
Model No. - _______________________________
Serial No. - ________________________________
Engine Serial No. - __________________________
Accessories - ______________________________
Sales Rep. - _______________________________
Sales Rep. contact no. - ______________________
Installation Date - ___________________________
Manufacturer’s Address:
Roots Multiclean Ltd.
R.K.G. Industrial Estate, Ganapathy
Coimbatore - 641 006, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email: [email protected]
Web: rootsmulticlean.in
TABLE OF CONTENTS
557440045-00
Rev-C, 10/2018
Prepared by SN NPM TD Dept

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INTRODUCTION
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PREFACE
Dear Customer,
We are pleased with your having chosen the INO RD 160 machine for RH
your cleaning requirements. Backed by our industry expertise that spans across
two decades, we assure you that the machine comes with our ROOTS promise
of quality, efficiency and performance.
We advise you to carefully read through the instructions prior to the operation
of the machine. This manual contains detailed instructions for the proper
operation of the machine, along with important information regarding its
handling, care maintenance and service needs.
We are sure that you will find the machine and its performance to your utmost
satisfaction. Once again, we thank you for choosing Roots Multiclean Ltd.
(RMCL) as a trusted partner for your cleaning requirements and solutions.
Usage, Handling & Modification
Use of the product beyond the specified scope of functioning is deemed
improper and the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damages which
may arise due to this.
This machine may be used only by persons who are trained or are familiar with
the machine and are aware of the possible hazards involved. The appropriate
Accident Prevention Regulations as well as applicable general regulations
pertaining to Safety and Health at the work place must be adhered to by the
user.
Modifications made to machine without the manufacturer's consent will
relieve the manufacturer of responsibility and any possible liability for
consequential damage.
Notes on Warranty
Refer the Warranty Document supplied along with the machine.
Acceptance of the Machine
On arrival of the machine at the shipping address, please check for any damage
that may have occurred as a result of transit. In the event of any such damage,
the purchaser is bound by responsibility to send a claim letter to the concerned
authorized dealer with a copy of the invoice. The letter should be sent within 24
hours of receipt of the machine.
RMCL is not liable for any legal claims that may arise as a direct or indirect result
of the contents of this manual.
SPECIAL NOTES:
ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE FOR REPRESENTATIVE
PURPOSE ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY.
Roots reserves the right to change the product or contents of this manual
without any prior information.
For Engine, Battery, Motors or other OEM components, kindly refer to their
manufacturers manual(s) supplied along with the machine for instructions
regarding usage, maintenance and service.
INTRODUCTION
Roots Multiclean Ltd.
R.K.G. Industrial Estate, Ganapathy
Coimbatore - 641 006, Tamil Nadu, India.
Prior to first operation, read the manual(s) carefully and strictly comply with
the instructions contained.
The Owner’s Manual is an integral part of the machine and must not be
misplaced.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
PARAMETER UNIT VALUE
LENGTH (Operaon / Shipping) mm 2686 / 2694
WIDTH (Operaon / Shipping) mm 1590 / 1905
HEIGHT (Top of air cleaner) mm 1665
HEIGHT WITH OVERHEAD GUARD mm 2320
HEIGHT (Shipping) mm 1842
UNLADEN WEIGHT (with one side brush) kg 1865
NORMAL SWEEPING SPEED km/hr 8 to 11
MAXIMUM GRADABILITY % 20
SWEEPING WIDTH WITHOUT SIDE BROOM mm 1220
SWEEPING WIDTH WITH ONE SIDE BROOM mm 1650
SWEEPING WIDTH WITH TWO SIDE BROOM mm 2000
SWEEPING AREA PERFORMANCE WITH ONE SIDE
BROOM (THEORETICAL) m2/hr 17325 @ 10.5 km/hr
SWEEPING AREA PERFORMANCE WITH TWO SIDE
BROOM (THEORETICAL) m2/hr 21000 @ 10.5 km/hr
FILTER TYPE Polyster Non-woven Fabric
NUMBER OF FILTERS Nos 2
FILTER SURFACE AREA m212
VIBRATOR SYSTEM ELECTRIC
MAIN BROOM DIAMETER mm 360
MAIN BROOM LENGTH mm 1220
MAIN BROOM TYPE V-Shaped
MAIN BROOM BRISTLE TYPE PROEX & WIRE
SIDE BROOM DIAMETER mm 660
SIDE BROOM BRISTLE TYPE PP
SIDE BROOM
MACHINE DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
MACHINE PERFORMANCE
FILTER SYSTEM
MAIN BROOM
HOPPER VOLUME Liters 640
MAXIMUM LIFT HEIGHT mm 1400
LIFT CAPACITY kg 600
MANUFACTURER MAHINDRA
TYPE 275 TU - Diesel
COOLING TYPE WATER
CYLINDER CAPACITY cm31892
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS Nos 3
MAXIMUM POWER KW/HP 28.7 / 39
TYPE Diesel
FUEL TANK CAPACITY Liters 40
TYPE Hydraulic power steering
HYDRAULIC RESERVIOUR Liters 40
SERVICE BRAKES Hydraulic
PARKING BRAKE Cable/Lever operated
FRONT - SIZE 6.5 X 10 - 14PR
REAR - SIZE 6.0 X 9 - 12PR
BATTERY V/Ah 12/80
STARTER TYPE ELECTRIC
GRADE OF FLUID FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 15W40
GRADE OF ENGINE OIL 15W40
TIRES
BRAKING SYSTEM
DEBRIS HOPPER
ENGINE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
LUBES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL
STEERING

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
1. Engine hood
2. Operator seat
3. Pre cleaner
4. Le side main broom access door
5. Front wheel
6. Bumper with headlamps
7. Debris hopper with filters and shaker assembly
8. Machine hydraulic controls
9. Right side main broom access door
10. Tail lamps
11. Fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank
12. Electrical access panel
13. Side broom
14. Main broom
15. Overhead guard (if equipped)
16. Rear view mirror (if equipped)
17. Beacon lamp (if equipped)
18. Steering
19. Parking brake
20. Accelerator pedal
21. Brake pedal
22. Dashboard
23. Fuel filler port with cap
24. Rear wheel
25. Throle lever
26. Side broom LH (if equipped)
27. Operator Cabin (if equipped)
28. Sliding window (if equipped)
29. Front glass (if equipped)
30. Emergency exit window (if equipped)
31. Cabin door with lock (if equipped)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND WARNING SYMBOLS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Applicaon
All paragraphs in this manual referring to you personal safety, the safety of your
machine and the environment protecon are aributed one of the following
warning symbols:
Safety provisions in dangerous situation caused by misuse inaccurate
adherence of instruction or prescribed work routine.
Safety Provisions (persons and goods)
Due to use of substances representing an inherent danger to health of
environment.
Ecological Hazard (the environment)
Prior to first operation, read the manual carefully and strictly comply with the
instructions contained.
Read Manual
Important information on handling the machine in order to maintain
operability.
Caution (the machine)
=The machine with working equipment must be checked to ensure that it is
in proper working order and is operang safely prior to use. Otherwise, the
machine must not be used.
=The machine is not suitable for sweeping dust which endangers health,
unless expressly specified otherwise. Please follow the safety instrucons
in the operang manual.
=Never sweep explosive liquids, combusble gases, explosive dusts as well
as undiluted acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinner or
heang oil which can generate explosive fumes or mixtures upon contact
with the sucon air. Acetone, undiluted acids and solvents must also be
avoided as they can harm the materials on the machine.
=Do not sweep any burning or glowing objects.
=The machine should not be used in sub-zero temperatures.
=If the machine is used in hazardous areas (e.g. filling staons) the
corresponding safety provisions must be observed.
=The machine may only be operated on the surfaces approved by the
company or its authorised representaves.
=Protect the machine from frost.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operaon Transport
Maintenance
Spare Parts & Accessories
=This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensoric or mental capacies or lack of experience and/or
skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in
charge of their safety or if they received precise instrucons on the use of
this machine.
=Children should be supervised to prevent them from playing with the
machine.
=The operator must use the machine properly. The person must consider the
local condions and must pay aenon to third pares, in parcular
children, when working with the machine.
=Never leave the machine unaended so long as the engine is running. The
operator may leave the machine only when the engine has come to a
standsll, the machine has been protected against accidental movement,
and the parking brake has been applied.
=For devices fied with ignion key, remove the ignion key to prevent
accidental or unauthorized use.
=Prior to starng work, the operator must ensure that all protecve devices
are properly installed and funcon correctly.
=The operator of the machine is liable for accidents with other individuals or
their property.
=Ensure that the operator wears ght-fing clothes. Wear sturdy shoes and
avoid wearing loose-fing clothes.
lCheck the immediate vicinity prior to starng (e.g. children). Ensure
sufficient visibility!
lThe machine may only be used by persons who have been instructed in
handling the machine or have proven qualificaon and experse in
operang the machine or have been explicitly assigned the task of handling
the machine.
lDo not open the hood when the engine is running.
lOn sloped surfaces, the sloping angle and the driving direcon should not
exceed the values given in the Operang Instrucons.
=The engine is to be brought to a standsll and the machine is to be fastened
properly during transportaon.
=Maintenance work may only be carried out by approved customer service
outlets or experts in this field who are familiar with the respecve safety
regulaons.
=Please observe the local safety regulaons regarding portable
commercially used machines.
=Always use appropriate gloves while working on the device.
=First switch off the machine and remove the ignion key before performing
any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the machine, replacing parts or
switching over to another funcon.
=Always disconnect the baery when working on the electrics.
=Do not clean the machines with a high-pressure water jet (danger of short
circuits or other damage).
=To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be carried
out by the authorised customer service personnel.
=Only use accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the
manufacturer. The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare
parts ensures that the machines can be operated safely and trouble free.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Machines With Diesel Engine
=Only fill up fuel while the engine is turned off.
=Only use the fuel specified in the Operaons Manual.
=Do not refuel the machine in enclosed spaces.
=Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited.
=Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot open surfaces.
Risk of injury!
=Do not close the exhaust.
=Do not bend over the exhaust or touch it (risk of burns).
=Allow the machine sufficient me to cool down before carrying out any
maintenance and repair work.
=Ensure that there is adequate venlaon or provision for diverng the
exhaust gas while operang the machine in closed rooms (risk of
poisoning).
=Exhaust gases are poisonous and hazardous to health, do not inhale them.
Read the operang instrucons of the engine manufacturer before start-up
and follow the safety instrucons carefully.
Risk of explosion!
Pneumac Tires Equipped Machines
=In machines with screwed wheel rims: Please check and confirm that all the
screws of the rim are ghtened before correcng the tyre filling pressure.
=Check the pressure reducer on the compressor for the correct seng
before correcng the tyre pressure.
=Do not exceed maximum tyre pressure.
Wear Safety Gear as necessary.
Cleaning Instructions:
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE
CLEANER. RISK OF DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OR RISK OF
SHORT CIRCUIT!
DO NOT SWEEP OR VACUUM CORROSIVE/BAT TERY
FLUIDS/EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE/MAGNETIC/RADIOACTIVE/
BIOHAZARD MATERIALS.
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DO NOT SWEEP

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STICKERS ON THE MACHINE

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STICKERS ON THE MACHINE
Branding Labels
(2)
(3)
(1)
1. Product category scker
2. Manufacturer’s logo scker
3. Product name scker
Operaonal Labels
TRANSPORT REST
SIDE BROOM
SWEEP SWEEP
COMPACT
RAISE
DOOR MB-ON & SB-OFF
(1)
(6)
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Safety Labels
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(1) (2) (3)
(5)(4)
(6)
(7)
STICKERS ON THE MACHINE
1. Hopper li arm safety warning scker
2. Rotang fan keep away safety scker
3. Rotang belt keep away safety scker
4. Diesel fuel safety scker
5. Baery locaon warning scker
6. Machine safety scker
7. Parking brake safety scker
1. Main/Side broom indicator scker
2. Hopper & broom control scker
3. Hydraulic oil filter clog indicator
4. Baery charging scker
5. Turn signal indicator scker
6. Switch panel scker
7. Horn scker
8. Throle lever scker
9. Side brush actuator switch scker (if equipped)
10. Cabin Switch box scker
(9) (10)
GL
ON
OFF
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Safety Labels
(10)
(11)
(12) (13)
(14)
(15)
STICKERS ON THE MACHINE
10. Yellow/Black stripe safety scker
11. Yellow/Black stripe safety scker
12. Yellow/Black stripe safety scker
13. Grease point scker
14. Safety stopper scker
15. Commissioning instrucon scker
Safety Labels
(8)
(9)
8. Electrical fuses/relay locaon scker
9. Maintenance schedule scker
FLASHER
(OPTIONAL)
DPDT RELAY
(OPTIONAL)

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MACHINE OPERATION

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MACHINE OPERATION
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
The operator’s responsibility is to take care of the machine’s daily maintenance
and routine checkups to keep the machine in good working condition.
The operator must also inform the supervisor when scheduled maintenance of
the machine is to be carried out.
CAUTION
Read this manual completely and understand before operating this
machine. Also ensure that the persons who are going to operate this
machine have also read and understood the contents of this manual.
Do not use this machine to collect any hazardous debris.
Do not use this machine as a transport equipment.
WARNING: Do not use this machine on surfaces exceeding a maximum of
the given value for the gradient or slope.
Max. 20%
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into
the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old machines contain materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the
proper recycling of old machines. Batteries and actuators contain substances
that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old machines,
batteries and actuators using appropriate collection systems.