Windsor TRACER FS QTFSD - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATIONS
QTFSG/QTFSD 98349 05/15/03
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BEFORE OPERATING THE FS:
1. Complete the machine data sheet on page 2.
2. Read this manual carefully before operating or
servicing the machine.
Do not operate machine unless Operation
manual is read and understood.
3. Carefully read the Owner’s Manual that is
supplied for your gas or diesel machine.
REFERENCE FOR GAS ENGINE:
Kawasaki FD620D – Owners Manual
REFERENCE FOR DIESEL ENGINE:
Lombardini LDW series – Use, Maintenance
4. Check oil and engine fuel in the machine. See
engine Owner’s manual for complete filling
instructions.
5. Check the hydraulic fluid level in the hydraulic
power unit. See hydraulics in the maintenance
section.
6. Check the main and side broom for correct
adjustment. See brooms in the maintenance
section.
STARTING THE MACHINE
FOR SAFETY: use caution when backing machine.
Do not carry riders on the machine. Always follow
basic safety and traffic rules. Go slow on slippery
surfaces and grades.
1. The operator should be sitting on the seat with
a foot on the brake pedal or with the parking
brake on. The directional pedal should be in
neutral.
FOR SAFETY: Before starting machine, make sure
that all safety devices are in place and operating
properly.
2. Turn the key switch clockwise to the “ON”
position.
3. Drive the machine to the area where sweeping
is to begin.
TO SWEEP
Plan the sweeping pattern in advance. For efficient
operation, the sweeping runs should be long with as
little stopping and starting as possible. Overlap the
brush paths and complete an entire section at one
time.
Use the side broom to pull debris from areas near
walls or obstructions. The side broom is also useful
for extending the sweeping paths on long runs. If
the area to be swept is very dusty, the side broom
should be raised to prevent dust clouds.
Oversized debris that can inhibit sweeping
operations should be picked up by hand. This
includes large cartons and items that could become
tangled in the brooms, such as wire or banding
material.
The machine is very responsive. Avoid turning the
steering wheel too sharply when the machine is in
motion. Avoid sudden turns except in an
emergency.
1. Put the main broom lever in the forward position
to lower the main broom.
2. Put the side broom lever in the forward position
to lower the side broom.
NOTE: The main broom and side broom lever
indicators are color-coded green.
3. Make sure that the hopper door is open. A
beeper will sound if the hopper door is not
open.
4. Sweep as required.
OPERATING ON GRADES
Operate the machine slowly on grades. Use the
brake pedal to control the machine speed.
NOTE: When operating machine, go slowly on
grades and slippery surfaces.