Windsor QTFSG, QTFSD Operations, Stopping The Machine, Storing The Machine, Dumping The Hopper

Models: QTFSG QTFSD

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STOPPING THE MACHINE

OPERATIONS

STOPPING THE MACHINE

1.Remove foot from the directional pedal and apply the brake.

2.Raise and turn off the brooms by pulling the main and side broom levers back to the rear locked position.

3.Set the parking brake.

4.Turn the key switch counterclockwise to the off position. Remove the key.

STORING THE MACHINE

When storing the machine for extended periods of time, the following procedure must be followed to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, or other undesirable deposits from forming.

1.Empty the hopper.

2.Raise the main broom and the side broom.

3.Park the machine in a cool, dry area.

4.Remove or change the batteries for 4 hours, once every three months.

DUMPING THE HOPPER

NOTE: The hopper dump switches are numbered and color-coded. The filter shaker is shown in yellow and hopper functions are shown in red.

1.Drive the machine to the dump site or dumpster.

2.The correct sequence for dumping the hopper is shown by following the numbers on the switch panel.

1.Clean the filter by pressing the filter shaker switch for 10-20 seconds.

2.Close the hopper door by pushing and releasing the front half of the hopper door switch. The beeper will sound.

3.Press and hold the front half of the hopper lift switch and raise the hopper to a height that will clear the dumpster, then release the switch. Drive forward slowly until the hopper is positioned above the dumpster.

4.Dump the hopper by pressing and then releasing the rear half of the hopper door switch. After dumping, back the machine slowly away from the dumpster.

5.Lower the hopper by pressing and holding the rear half of the hopper lift switch.

TO ENGAGE THE HOPPER SAFETY ARM

Raised hopper may fail. Engage hopper safety arm before working under hopper.

1.Set the machine parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn OFF machine and remove key.

2.Raise the hopper.

3.Unhook the safety arm and swing it down into position over the safety arm retainer. Do not let the safety arm drop into position.

4.Slowly lower the hopper until the safety arm is secure.

Make sure that the lower end of the safety arm is correctly held in the retainer on the machine frame.

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QTFSG/QTFSD 98349 05/15/03

 

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Windsor QTFSG Operations, Stopping The Machine, Storing The Machine, Dumping The Hopper, To Engage The Hopper Safety Arm