Recommended Operator's Routine Maintenance - Scarab Merlin Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Recommended operator's routine maintenance

It is important that the following routine maintenance procedures are carried out as directed. This will help to ensure that your Scarab sweeper performs at
the optimum level of safety and efficiency. Refer to the paragraphs immediately following this schedule and to the Table of Contents for more detailed
information. For chassis servicing/maintenance, refer to the chassis manufactures information.
Maintenance procedures
1. Check vehicle/body for safety. All lighting
equipment, tyres, fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windscreen wash and water tank level.
2. Check hydraulic oil level and inspect system for
signs of leaks. Check oil cooler is clean.
3. If vehicle not previously used by YOU, check
suction fan is clean.
4. Check brushes/skirts for wear or damage.
Remove entangled items, e.g. string are
strapping. etc.
5. Check suction nozzle flaps for damage/correct
ground clearance.
6. Check water spray jets for blockages.
7. Check that all equipment is securely stowed
and brushes are retracted.
8. Wash vehicle, particularly hopper screen,
surrounding ledges and area above. Leave
hopper door partially open, to allow air to
circulate.
9. Wash oil cooler, ensuring that the fins are
clean.
10. Lubricate as appropriate, all brush links, pivot
and nozzle wheel.
11. Remove/clean the L-P and H-P water filter
elements.
12. Clean the suction fan thoroughly, using the
scraper provided and high pressure water (See
Page 31).
Part No. SCAZ037886 8.6.00
Operating Instructions
Daily actions
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13. Conduct a thorough inspection of the fan
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14. Grease pro-shaft and check wear of universal
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15. Grease hopper ram (Top and bottom).
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16. Visually check entire machine for
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17. Check wiring and hoses for security of
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18. Check wear in suction tubes and deflectors in
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19. Check seals on hopper door, side hatches and
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20. Check oil level in H-P pump, top-up if needed.
21. Grease all points (See Page 35).
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22. Check subframe to chassis fixing brackets
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Maintenance procedures
assembly to verify its condition. Report any
defects (See Page 31).
joints (U/Js).
wear/damage.
attachment and signs of wear and damage.
hopper.
suction tubes.
It is vital that the water system is drained totally if the air temperature
is expected to fall to 0°C or below.
In frosty weather leave the hopper slightly raised with the rear and side
door partially open.
The foregoing are general recommendations only. Requirements vary from
territory to territory and depend on vehicle usage/operating conditions.
IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST DEALER.
Merlin and Magnum Hydrostatic
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