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THE GIANT-VAC 

TAILGATE TRUCK LOADER 

Model TLG101651KH 

 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 

Congratulations! 

You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today.  If properly 
cared for, your Giant-Vac Tailgate Truck Loader will provide years of dependable service.  Please read and 
follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment. 
 
As you unpack your Truck Loader, you will find the following parts in 

two

 containers: 

 
 

1 box containing: 

 

 

 

1 Tailgate Truck Loader power unit 

 

 

1 Package containing operating manuals and warranty registration 

 

1 box containing: 

 

 

1 Intake hose assembly (flange, hose, nozzle, 2 clamps) 

 

 

1 Intake hose support boom assembly (2-piece boom, hose support band, chain) 

  1 

Discharge 

elbow 

 

 

1 Set of tailgate mounting components (2 upper arms, 2 lower arms) 

 

 

1 Package of various assembly components and hardware 

 
Your Giant-Vac Tailgate Truck Loader requires very little assembly.  Simply follow the instructions contained 
within this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit. 

 

 
Each Giant-Vac product leaves our factory in excellent condition; occasionally, however, some damage may 
occur during shipment.  If any such damage is found upon initial inspection, 

immediately

 notify the transport 

carrier who delivered your machine, as they are solely responsible for such damage, as well as any subsequent 
adjustments necessary.

  

 

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

 

 

Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of 
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. 
 
As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an employer, you 
also may have an obligation under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act or 
under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust and/or 
other Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your workplace.  See California Health and 
Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 

er seq.,

 and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 5194. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for TLG101651KH

Page 1: ...ply follow the instructions contained within this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit Each Giant Vac product leaves our factory in excellent condition occasionally however some damage may occur during shipment If any such damage is found upon initial inspection immediately notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine as they are solely responsible for such damage as w...

Page 2: ...y guards or component parts removed from unit Unless there is very good artificial light use only during daylight Fill gasoline driven machines outdoors Avoid spilling gasoline and DO NOT fill the engine while it is running or while you are smoking While in operation keep all parts of body away from intake and exhaust sections Never insert any body part or other foreign object in any opening while...

Page 3: ...elbow and stack 16 Secure elbow to the machine with 4 5 16 x 1 bolts 16b 4 5 16 pivot spacers 16c and 4 5 16 lock nuts 16d tighten securely grease upper and lower rings so elbow can swivel Next secure stack extension 16e over end of elbow with the stack extension retainer 16g using the 3 8 wing bolt 16f 3 8 lock nut washer 16h and 3 8 wing nut 16i then adjust to fit leaf box Refer to Picture 2 INT...

Page 4: ...Picture 3 Picture 2 Picture 1 ...

Page 5: ...orners a hinged and latched plywood dump door with a rubber aproned cut out for insertion of the discharge chute and a mesh screen top to allow for adequate ventilation Be sure that the height of the box extends approximately 8 12 higher than the top of the discharge chute to prevent excessive blow by UNIT MOUNTING Caution Before mounting the Giant Vac Tailgate Truck Loader to the tailgate of the ...

Page 6: ...has a fuel prime button depress it firmly three times Grasp recoil handle and pull briskly You may have to pull several times before engine starts If engine fails to start within a reasonable amount of time discontinue and check engine manual for further instructions After engine starts move throttle control down to approximately half and turn off choke TO SHUT ENGINE DOWN Allow engine to idle for...

Page 7: ... forth flicking motion of the nozzle just above the pile should be sufficient For wet leaves dig into the pile with a gulping motion and then move the nozzle away to allow leaves to flush through Avoid sand gravel or stones as debris of this nature is very abrasive and can damage the impeller and housing Make sure the driver of the vehicle has operator in full view at all times Operator should sta...

Page 8: ...ccumulations of grass leaves or excessive grease An accumulation of these combustible materials may result in a fire Store gasoline in a safe and approved container in a cool dry place Keep the unit and any fuel containers in locked storage to prevent children from playing and or tampering with them Do not store gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers in a basement or any closed area where h...

Page 9: ...ranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at an authorized servicing Giant Vac dealer or at a point designated by us of such parts as appear to us to have been defective All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued We shall not be liable for transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty doe...

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Page 11: ...31590 Intake Nozzle Handle Grip 1 12 31140 Boom Chain 1 13 40121 Lower Boom Support 1 14 40122 Upper Boom Support 1 15 31093 1 2 13 x 1 Hex Bolt 2 31078 1 2 Lock Washer 2 31022 1 2 13 Nut 2 16 24597 Exhaust Elbow Stack 1 16a 24600 Elbow Retaining Ring 1 16b 31032 5 16 18 x 1 Hex Bolt 4 16c 24601 5 16 Pivot Spacers 4 16d 31004 5 16 Lock Nuts 4 31003 5 16 Lock Washer 4 31613 Grease Fitting 250 2 16e...

Page 12: ...Nut 2 32132 3 8 16 Large Serrated Flange Nut 2 31813 1 2 Housing Engine Spacer 4 31796 5 16 24 x 1 1 4 Hex Bolt Vibration Suppression Bolt 4 31003 5 16 Lock Washer 4 31027 5 16 Flat Washer 4 31034 3 8 Flat Washer 6 31794 Impeller Bolt 375 24 x 2 1 79300 Decal Danger Safety 1 79301 Decal Warning Safety 1 79302 Decal Notice 1 79174 Decal GV Logo 9in White on Black 1 ITEMS NOT SHOWN ...

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