STEWART-AMOS Starfire S-6t 2012 User manual

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Starfire S-6t Sweeper Body
Safety, Operations and Maintenance
Manual
Sweeper Co.
SN 8212 & UP

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Table of Contents
Safety 14
Safety Is A Shared Responsibility 15
Recognize Safety Information 15
Equipment Lockout 16
Hopper Port Restrictors 16
General Safety Precautions 17
Before Operating Machine 17
When Operation Machine 17
When Servicing Machine 17
Safety Features 18
Follow Safety Instructions 19
Prevent Bypass Starting 19
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires 19
Prepare For Emergencies 20
Never Use Starting Fluid 20
Wear Protective Clothing 20
Protect Against Noise 20
Handle Chemical Products Safely 20
Dispose Of Waste Properly 21
Practice Safe Maintenance 21
Work In Ventilated Area 22
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 22
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 23
Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating 23
Service Cooling System Safely 23
Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust 24
Stay Clear Of Rotating Equipment 24
Diesel Fuel Storage 25
Filling Fuel Tank 25
Warranty 26
Warranty Certificate 27
General Conditions 27
Items Not Covered By Warranty 28
Items Covered By Separate Warranty 28

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General Specifications 30
Serial Number Location 31
Figure 1: Serial Number Plate
Mounted Specifications 33
Auxiliary Engine/Sweeper Instrumentation 33
Engine (Auxiliary) 34
Dirt Hopper 34
Elevator 34
Main Broom 34
Gutter Broom 34
Lighting System 35
Hydraulic System 35
Water System 35
Controls 36
Engine Controls 37
Figure 2: Engine Control Box 38
Sweeper Control 39
Sweeper Controls 39
LH Gutter Broom tilt Up/Down 39
Beacon Lights On 39
RH Gutter Broom Tilt Up/Down 39
Brooms Up/Down 39
GB Lights On/GB/MB Lights On 39
Sweep Forward/Sweep Reverse 39
Hopper Up/Down 40
Water 40
Hopper Dump/Retract 40
LH Gutter Broom Up/Down 40
RH Gutter Broom Up/Down 40
Figure 3: Sweeper Control Box 41

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Operation 44
Auxiliary Engine 45
Water Fill Up 46
Figure 4: Water Tank 46
Sweeping 47
Dumping 48
Break-In Period 50
Engine Break-In 50
Sweeper Break-In 50
Winterizing Your S-6t 51
Service 52
Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolants 52
Diesel Fuel 52
Diesel Engine Oil 52
Coolant 52
Hydraulic Oil 52
Grease 53
Lubrication and Maintenance 53
Daily 53
Figure 5: Service Locations On Auxiliary Engine 54
Every 50 Hours 54
Every 250 Hours 54
Every 500 Hours 55
Every 1000 Hours 55
Adjustments 56
Gutter Broom Angle Adjustment 56
Correct Gutter Broom Angle 56
Adjust Tilt Angle 56
Adjust Front to Back Angle 56
Gutter Broom Pressure 57
Correct Gutter Broom Pressure 57
Adjusting Gutter Broom Pressure 57
Sweeping Width 57
Gutter Broom Impact Protection Spring 58
Figure 6: Gutter Broom Assembly 59
Figure 7: Correct Broom Pattern 60
Main Broom Pressure 61
Figure 8: Main Broom Assembly 61
Elevator Chain Adjustment 62
Upper Drive Shaft Adjustment 62
Center Idler Shaft Adjustment 62
Figure 9: Elevator Chain Adjustment 63