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OPERATION
2-11
242E MM243 (5---92)
Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply when
the machine is in motion. The machine is very
responsive to the movement of the steering wheel.
Avoid sudden turns, except in emergencies.
Sweep as straight a path as possible. Avoid
bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the
sweeper.
ATTENTION: The magnetic field produced by the
motors in this machine may cause damage to
computer memory devices if the machine is used
in the same room while computers are being
operated.
1. Pull the hopper lift and side brush lever into the
“SIDE BRUSH ON” position.
2. Move the main brush position lever into the
“RESTRICTED DOWN” position, and lower the
side brush with the side brush position lever.
3. Low dump model machines: Open the vacuum
with the vacuum control knob.
4. Sweep as required.
TO DUMP HOPPER
1. Pull the main brush position lever back into the
“RAISED POSITION”.
2. Raise the side brush with the side brush
position lever.
3. Push the hopper lift and side brush lever into
the “OFF LOWER HOPPER” position to stop the
side brush rotation.
4. Low Dump Model Machines: Shut off the
vacuum with the vacuum control knob.
Multi-Level Dump Model Machines: Raise the
hopper at least a quarter of the way up to break
the vacuum seal.
5. Press and hold the filter shaker switch for 10 to
15 seconds.
6. Slowly drive the machine up to the dump site or
dumpster.
7. Low Dump Model Machines: Push the hopper
lift and side brush lever forward into the “RAISE
HOPPER” position to dump the hopper. Push
the lever into the “HOLD HOPPER” position to
keep the hopper in the dumped position.
Multi-Level Dump Model Machines: Push the
hopper lift and side brush lever forward into the
“RAISE HOPPER” position to lift the hopper to
the desired height. Be aware: The minimum
ceiling clearance needed to multi-level dump
the hopper is 112 in (2845 mm).
FOR SAFETY: When Using Machine, Make Sure
Adequate Clearance Is Available Before Raising
Hopper.
Multi-Level Dump Model Machines: Push the
lever forward into the “HOLD HOPPER” position
to keep the hopper at the desired height; then
push the hopper dump lever into the “ROLL
OUT” position to dump the hopper.
NOTE: Lowering the hopper into the dumpster may
help to control flying dust.
Multi-Level Dump Model Machines: Pull the
hopper dump lever back into the “ROLL IN”
position to return the hopper to its normal
angle, then release the lever.
8. Pull the hopper lift and side brush lever into the
“OFF LOWER HOPPER” position to return the
hopper to its operating position.
9. Slowly back the machine away from the dump
site or dumpster.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST --- MOTOR
OPERATING
Check brush patterns for width and evenness.
TO STOP MACHINE
1. Return the directional pedal to the “neutral”
position. Apply the brake.
2. Pull the main brush position lever into the
“RAISED POSITION” and raise the side brush
with the side brush position lever.
3. Place the hopper lift and side brush lever in the
“OFF LOWER HOPPER” position.
4. Turn the operating lamps off if used.
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