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  • Page 3 Original Issue ...... Jan. 2002 Amdt. 1 ......Aug. 2003 This manual is published by the Technical Publications Department of Scarab Sweepers Limited and every effort is made to ensure that the information it contains is correct at the time of publication. Due to a policy of continuous development, however, the Company reserves the right to alter the specification and to supply when so altered without reference to illustrations and descriptions in this manual.
  • Page 4 The SERIAL NUMBER PLATE is located on the outside rear face of the cab, at floor level to the right hand side. All Scarab Minors have a four-digit number with the prefix H. The VIN PLATE is located above the serial number plate.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Supplementary Information (Dual Sweep & Street Wash Controls)......26 Figures Page Fig. 1 Main Features of the Scarab Euro 3 Minor ............ 7 Fig. 2 Cab-tilt Locking Mechanism ................8 Fig. 3 Inspecting & Cleaning the Suction Fan ............9 Fig.

  • Page 6: Health And Safety Advice

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE THIS OPERATORS MANUAL CONTAINS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AND MUST REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES: •...

  • Page 7: Operator's Routine Maintenance

    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 Minor performs at the optimum level of safety and efficiency. Refer to the paragraphs following this schedule for more detailed information.

  • Page 8: Scarab Parts & Service Providers

    Remove the water-strainer elements. Leave the hopper slightly raised with rear & side doors slightly open. This allows air to circulate and prevents damage caused by seals freezing to their mating faces. SCARAB PARTS & SERVICE PROVIDERS SCANDINAVIA AUSTRALIA GREECE REN VÄG AB...
  • Page 9 UNDER HOPPER AIR FILTER HYDRAULIC WATER STRAINER FUEL TANK LOW-PRESSURE H-P PUMP OPTION WATER PUMP HIGH-PRESSURE WATER PUMP WIDE SWEEP BRUSH Fig. 1 Main Features of the Scarab Minor Euro 3 Operator’s Manual Page 7 Original Issue - 19 August 2003...

  • Page 10: Tilting The Cab

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 TILTING THE CAB CAUTION Before tilting the cab, ensure that there is sufficient space to do so and that all loose items are safely stowed. 1. Operate the cab-locking lever (located between the seats) by moving it through approximately180°(see Fig. 2).

  • Page 11: Key Maintenance Procedures

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 KEY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CLEANING THE SUCTION FAN WARNINGS: FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. BEFORE WORKING ON THE MACHINE POSITION IT ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND, APPLY HANDBRAKE, STOP ENGINE & REMOVE IGNITION KEY.

  • Page 12: Suction Nozzle Clearances

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 SUCTION NOZZLE CLEARANCES inspect the suction nozzle flaps to verify that they are in good condition and do not exhibit excessive wear. Adjust as necessary to achieve the correct flap to ground clearances (Refer to Fig. 4).
  • Page 13 SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 FRONT BRUSHES 1. There are two sweeping configurations with the Front Brushes. (a) When both brushes are lowered straight down onto the road. (b) When the curb-side brush is extended outwards to the gully. On dual sweep machines, both brushes can be extended.

  • Page 14: Fluid Levels

    An incorrect front brush set-up affects not only sweeping efficiency, but can also greatly influence the rate of brush wear. REMOVING / REFITTING THE BRUSH HEADS The Scarab Minor Euro 3 is fitted with quick-release brush hubs. These hubs incorporate slotted holes.
  • Page 15 SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR BRAKE SCREEN WASH RESERVOIR Fig. 8 Cab Interior Arrangement OIL FILLER CAP OIL DIPSTICK COOLANT RESERVOIR RETURN FILTER GAUGE CAB PROP HYDRAULIC TANK FILLER Fig. 9 Engine & Hydraulic Tank Fluids RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CONSUMABLE PARTS...

  • Page 16: Manual Greasing

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION SCARAB PART CLAMP (LONG), SUCTION NOZZLE 011592 CLAMP (SHORT), SUCTION NOZZLE 013615 GOBBLER ROD, SUCTION NOZZLE 011811 SPRING, SUCTION NOZZLE BOX 010521 SEAL, SUCTION NOZZLE - HOPPER 013601 SEAL, REAR DOOR 010544 SEAL, SIDE LOADING HATCH...

  • Page 17: Description Of Sweeping Controls

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 DESCRIPTION OF SWEEPING CONTROLS NEARSIDE FRONT MAIN BEAM IGNITION BRUSH TURN INDICATOR SIDE BRUSH MASTER WARNING BRUSH ON/OFF LIGHT REPEATER ON/OFF SWITCH OFFSIDE FRONT GLOW PLUG BRUSH ON/OFF WIDE SWEEP INDICATOR ON/OFF SUCTION FAN ON/OFF WATER...
  • Page 18 SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 SUCTION FAN SWITCH. Two-position (ON/OFF) switch. Switch insert illuminates when ON. FRONT BRUSH SWITCHES - NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE. Two-position (ON/OFF) switch. Switch inserts illuminates when ON. FRONT BRUSH SWING OUT SWITCH. Two position (ON/OFF) switch. Switch insert illuminates when ON.

  • Page 19: Limitations Of Use

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 LIMITATIONS OF USE The Scarab Minor is classed as an Urban/Precinct Road Sweeper and, as such, is intended only for operation in the sweeping and associated roles for which it has been expressly designed. OPERATING PROCEDURE - DRIVE MODE 1.

  • Page 20: Operating Procedure - Sweep Mode

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 OPERATING PROCEDURE - SWEEP MODE IGNITION BRUSH NEARSIDE FRONT TURN INDICATOR MAIN BEAM SIDE BRUSH MASTER WARNING BRUSH ON/OFF LIGHT REPEATER ON/OFF SWITCH OFFSIDE FRONT GLOW PLUG BRUSH ON/OFF WIDE SWEEP INDICATOR ON/OFF SUCTION FAN ON/OFF...

  • Page 21: Reducing Noise Levels & Fuel Consumption

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 NOTE: The maximum engine speed for ‘full-load, up-hill’ sweeping should not exceed 1800 rpm. Operating the engine beyond this level consumes more fuel without giving further performance advantage. 5. Select the desired sweeping equipment combination (including Beacon) by operating the appropriate switches on the control panel.

  • Page 22: Rds Sweeper Monitors

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 RDS SWEEPER MONITORS Current machines are fitted with the latest version of this instrument which is known as the Scarab Wizard. For details of the original version please refer to page 21. SCARAB WIZARD MODEL DESCRIPTION The monitor will illuminate as soon as the vehicle’s ignition is switched...
  • Page 23 SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 3. PROGRAM ENABLE. This enables access to the calibration factors (CAL Mode 1). This mode is only accessible when the security link in in position and is used to set the calibration factors for each channel.

  • Page 24: Wander Hose

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 WANDER HOSE WARNING BEFORE CONNECTING THE WANDER HOSE, ENSURE THAT THE SUCTION FAN IS TURNED OFF. 1. Remove the blanking plate from one of the wander hose apertures in either the hopper rear door, or the appropriate side loading flap and stow it on the spare fasteners located below the aperture.

  • Page 25: Rear Door

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 2. When the hopper is fully raised, release the switch and deploy the hopper prop, locating the free-end in its pocket (Refer to Fig. 17) HOPPER PROP HOPPER RAM NOTE: PROP POCKET This view shows a left hand...

  • Page 26: Using The High-Pressure Water Pump

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 DRAINING 5. It is vital that pumps are totally drained when air temperature is expected to fall to 0°C or below. If a pump is allowed to freeze it is likely that damage will be incurred resulting in seizure.

  • Page 27: Oil Level

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 adjust the ball valves (Refer to Fig. 19) to supply the spray bar or the hand-lance as required. BALL VALVE TO FRONT H-P SPRAY BAR BALL VALVE H-P BLEED/DRAIN DIPSTICK/FILLER CAP L-P DRAIN VALVE Fig. 19 High-pressure Water Pump Arrangement OIL LEVEL 5.
  • Page 28 SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 OPERATING SYMBOLS WARNING LIGHTS ENGINE GLOW-PLUGS WARNING ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING TURN INDICATORS REPEATER BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM WARNING POWER ON INDICATOR SWEEP-MODE INDICATOR MAIN SWEEPING PANEL SWITCHES ( FROM LEFT TO RIGHT & TOP TO BOTTOM...
  • Page 29 SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 OPERATING SYMBOLS WIDE SWEEP WATER SPRAY FRONT BRUSHES WATER SPRAY HOPPER TIPPED WORK LIGHTS HIGH-PRESSURE WATER PUMP DOOR PANEL SWITCHES SUCTION NOZZLE - GOBBLER FLAP FRONT BRUSH SWING IN/OUT (SECOND SWITCH ADDED FOR DUAL SWEEP) BOTH SIDE BRUSHES SIMULTANEOUSLY (DUAL SWEEP OPTION ONLY)

  • Page 30: Supplementary Information (Dual Sweep & Street Wash Controls)

    SCARAB MINOR Euro 3 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RIGHT-HAND DRIVE DASH PANEL LAYOUT Panel layout is a mirror image of the LHD panel (refer to pages 12 or 15 for details. SLEWING STREET-WASH SPRAYBAR CONTROL STICK Typical Location HIGH PRESSURE PUMP SWITCH PANEL ON DRIVER’S DOOR...
  • Page 32 Scarab Sweepers Limited Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent TN12 9QD Telephone: 01622 831006 Fax: 01622 832417 International: +44 (0)1622 831006 International +44 (0)1622 832417 e-mail: scarab@scarab-sales.com Web site: www.scarab-sales.com Publication Z026027 © Scarab Sweepers Limited 2002...

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