SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS
1 Operator’s Manual - CANbus 2 Models Original Issue - 26 January 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING - VOLTAGE SENSITIVE COMPONENTS
DO NOT USE A BOOST STARTER / SUPER START. IF BATTERIES ARE
NOT CHARGED ALWAYS USE A FRESH SET. A BOOSTED START WILL
BURN OUT THE VEHICLES ELECTRONIC CONTROL NODES.
WEIGHTS, DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
MERLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 tonne to 12.0 tonne
MAGNUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 tonne to 15.0 tonne
Payload*
MERLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically 2300 kg to 6300 kg
MAGNUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically 6340 kg to 8540 kg
Overall Length*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 5500 mm
Front Overhang*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 1240 mm
Rear Overhang* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 1350 mm
Wheelbase* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 3000 mm
Overall Width*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 2220 mm
Overall Height (hopper lowered)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 2980 mm
Overall Height (hopper raised)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typically 4180 mm
Hopper Capacity
MERLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 m3
MAGNUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 m3
Fuel Tank Capacity*
MERLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically 100 litres
MAGNUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically 150 litres
Hydraulic Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 litres
Water Tank*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 litres to 1800 litres
* Dependent upon chassis and specification
NOTE:
In view of the fact that many of the foregoing values are subject to variables such as
chassis type and machine specification, it is not possible to quote precise details. If this
type of information is required, Scarab recommend that you contact our Technical Sales
staff giving your sweeper’s Serial Number.
TOWING
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION WILL RESULT IF THE VEHICLE IS TOWED WHILE THE
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE IS ENGAGED.
If towing is necessary, it is imperative that the hydrostatic drive is disengaged before making
any attempt to tow the vehicle.
IDENTIFICATION PLATES
The SERIAL NUMBER PLATE is located on the rear face of the left hand suction nozzle spigot.
The Serial Number will comprise four numerical digits only (for example 5843).
For the location of the vehicle’s VIN PLATE and CHASSIS NUMBER, refer to the chassis
manufacturers’ documentation.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
The Scarab Merlin and Magnum are classified as truck-mounted heavy-duty suction road
sweepers and, as such, are intended only for operation in the sweeping and associated roles
for which they have been expressly designed.
APPLICABILITY
This manual covers the operating requirements of the Scarab Merlin and Magnum
Hydrostatic sweepers with the CANbus 2 system. For operating information on the Unidrive
range of CANbus sweepers, please refer to Manual No. Z032194. For non CANbus versions
please refer to publications Z027055 (Hydrostatic) and Z027054 (Unidrive).
