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OPERATION
2-7
242E MM243 (5---92)
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH
The filter shaker switch activates the filter shaker.
Press in and hold the filter shaker switch for 10 to
15 seconds at a time to clean the filters.
NOTE: The vacuum must be shut off before using the
filter shaker switch.
Low Dump Model Machines: Pull out the
vacuum control handle.
Multi-Level Dump Model Machines: Turn the
machine off, then back on. Press the filter
shaker switch. When the filter shaker has
stopped, press the start switch to start the
motor and continue sweeping.
VACUUM CONTROL HANDLE
The vacuum control handle controls the vacuum
system on the low dump model. To shut the vacuum
off, pull out the handle and turn clockwise to hold in
place. To open the vacuum, turn the handle
counter-clockwise to release it, and push the
handle in.
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH
The operating lights switch is present on a machine
with the operating lights accessory. The switch turns
on and off the operating lights.
HOUR METER
The hour meter records the number of hours the
machine has operated. This information is useful in
determining when to service the machine.
VOLTMETER
The voltmeter indicates the battery state of charge.
When the gauge needle is in the red zone, the
batteries should be recharged.
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH
The hazard light switch in present on machines with
the hazard light accessory. The switch turns on and
off the hazard light.
SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH
The scrub brush switch is present on a machine
equipped with a scrub attachment. The scrub brush
switch turns on and off the scrub brush.
SCRUB VACUUM SWITCH
The scrub vacuum switch is present on a machine
equipped with a scrub attachment. The scrub
vacuum switch turns on and off the scrub vacuum
system.
KEY-OPERATED ON-OFF SWITCH
The key-operated on-off switch controls all the
machine power. To allow the machine to operate,
turn the key clockwise. To turn the machine off, turn
the key counter-clockwise.
START SWITCH
The start switch starts the motor of the machine. The
key-operated on-off switch must be turned on and
the operator must be seated in the operator seat
before the start switch will start the motor. Press the
start switch and release it when the motor starts.
MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER
The main brush position lever controls the position of
the main brush.
To lower and start the main brush into the restricted
down position, pull the lever back and all the way to
the left, and lower it into the “RESTRICTED DOWN”
position.
To raise the main brush, pull the lever back and to
the right into the “RAISED POSITION”.
NOTE: The brush should never be used in the “FREE
FLOAT” position.
When the hopper is raised, the main brush will stop
rotating on the low dump model machines.
NOTE: Always place the main brush lever in the
“RAISED POSITION” when the main brush is not in
operation. This will prevent the main brush from
getting a flat spot.
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