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Dear customer, Please be advised explicitly that It is our desire that the good cha- we cannot accept any legal is- racteristics of the SW5X should sues out of the contents of this justify the confidence you demon- manual. strated by making this purchase.
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"Maintenance certificate" which is the The SW5X may be used by person- warranty document. nel only that are familiar with the The following is excluded from war- machine and aware of possible hazards involved.
(dust and General Safety Information Before commencing work, the opera- combustion gas). tor has to make sure that the SW5X Apart from the instructions contained and its accessories are in proper and in this manual, the general safety safe condition.
Safety Information 1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols All paragraphs in this manual refer- ring to your personal safety, the safe- 1.2.1Generally Applicable Symbols ty of your machine and the environ- ment protection are attributed one of the following warning symbols: Hazardous for..
Manual (7) The following safety and information signs are legibly attached to the machine. Missing or illegible stickers Brake (9) have to be replaced. Folding apron (1) Noise power level (10) 82 dB (A) Parking brake (2) Nameplate Minuteman/Powerboss/SW5X (3/4/5) Fig.1...
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Safety Information 1.3 Labels at the Machine 24 V label (15) Cylinder broom wearing take-up (12) Battery charging (16) The label is located under the seat hood. Rotating parts (14) Fig. 2 Safety and information signs...
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Safety Information 1.3 Labels at the Machine Pinching hazard (6) Hydraulic fluid (13) (Lifted-Up Disposal) High-pressure cleaner (11) Do not clean by means of high pressure cleaner or vapour jet.
Safety Information Operation/Safety Never leave the machine unattended Compared to four-wheeled Information before the motors are off and the ma- vehicles, driving stability of chine is protected against unintended three-wheeled vehicles is movements. reduced. We thus recom- Vacuum sweepers may be run by To prevent the machine from unautho- mend: qualified personnel only;...
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The machine is splash-proof (IPX3). Do not clean the SW5X by Provide for sufficient venti- means of high pressure cle- lation when sweeping indo- aner or vapour jet.
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Safety Information 1.6 Maintenance Instructions Before changing wheels When handling lubrica- protect the machine against ting agents, the appli- A good approach to prevention of rolling by placing wedges. cable regulations for Proceed to wheel changing protection of the envi- accidents is proper maintenance of when the machine is on le- ronment and preven-...
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(keep clear of disconnect battery (neg. le- ses may occur during the children). ad) of the SW5X and pull the charging procedure. When checking the battery ignition key. acid level, wear safety glas- ses. If acid splashes get in-...
Description Description The side brush is used to collect dirt at borders and to enlarge the working width as well as to increase the area performance on large surfaces. 2.1 Functional Description The cylinder broom casts the debris overhead into the dirt hopper. The col- lected fine dust is evacuated by the suction fan and separated by a filter system.
Description 2.2 Cylinder Broom 2.4 Filter System / Dust 2.6 Steering Evacuation The cylinder broom is equipped with Steering is controlled mechanically The filter system is located in the fil- 12 rows of bristles arranged in from steering wheel to front wheel via V-shape.
Description 2.8 Brake 2.11 Battery Systems Battery Charging Status Indicator The SW5X is equipped with a service Before commencing any Upon turning ON by key switch, bat- work on the electric system brake. tery charging status is shown by dis- disconnect the battery plug.
Operation Operation 4.1 Controls 1 Actuator for folding apron 2 Service brake lock 3 Service brake/parking brake pedal 4 Drive pedal, reverse 5 Drive pedal, forward 6 Control panel 7 Seat adjustment Fig.6...
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Operation 1 Actuator for folding apron 5 Drive pedal, forward to open and close the folding apron to change direction to forward ride for collecting coarse dirt. with continuous regulation of riding speed at the same time. If the dri- 2 Service brake/parking brake lock ver releases the pedal it returns to to lock the service brake/parking...
Operation 4.2 Control Panel 1 Cylinder broom lever 2 Release of lifted-up disposal func- tion 3 Horn 4 TSG 5 Suction fan/shaking system knob 6 Flashlight (option) 7 Lighting (option) 8 Lift and lower (Lift-Up Disposal) 9 Side brush lever 10 Pilot lamp, parking brake 11 Battery charge status indicator/ Hourmeter...
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Operation 2 Release for lifted-up disposal 3 Horn 1 Cylinder broom lever function An acoustic signal sounds upon to lift and lower as well as to to release the lifted-up disposal actuation of this button. switch on and off the cylinder function for lowering of lifting.
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Operation After jolting, the knob is to be kept in position 1 for ab- out 10 seconds (to optimize the cleaning result in case of heavy fine dust load). If the yellow pilot lamp (Fig. 7/13) lights, actuate the shaking system (position 2).
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Operation 8 Lift and lower (lifted-up dispo- sal) 10 Pilot lamp, parking brake (red) 13 Pilot lamp, shaking system (yel- to lift and lower the dirt hopper. lights upon actuation of the par- low) Lift the dirt hopper by pressing the king brake Extinguishes upon Proceed to jolting of the filter key until the desired height for lif-...
Operation 4.3 Empty Dirt Hopper 1 Recessed grip in dirt hopper 2 Dirt hopper - Fold bow (Fig. 8/3) up 3 Bow to lift/lower dirt hoppers = the dirt hoppers (Fig. 8/2) are lowe- red. - Use the recessed grip (Fig. 8/1) of Clean dirt hoppers at one of the hoppers to lift it lightly regular intervals.
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Dirt hopper (Fig. 9/3) is lifted-out ke sure that no persons or Back the SW5X until the dirt hop- objects are behind or next per is positioned above the contai- to the machine. Stop the ner for disposal.
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Operation Should the dirt hopper not Observe the information gi- be completely emptied after ven in paragraph 4.2 on swinging, proceed to manu- releasing of lifted-up dispo- al shaking with the handle sal. (Fig. 9/4). Sweeping is possible only after the dirt hopper has at- Clean the dirt hopper in re- tained its working position.
All controls are tective functions may For safety reasons, the marked with easy-to-understand sym- SW5X is equipped with a respond and switch off dri- bols that ease familiarization. First seat contact switch. Star- ving function without prior...
Operation 4.5.2 Sweep 4.5.4 Displace - Lower cylinder broom. Make sure that the key switch is in - Release parking brake. neutral position and the side brush - Slowly depress drive pedal until and cylinder broom are lifted up befo- desired speed has been attained.
Technical Data Technical Data SW5X SW5X (Lift-Up Disp.) Dimensions and weights in. (mm) 59.8 (1520) 59.8 (1520) Length with side brush in. (mm) 39.4 (1000) 39.4 (1000) Width without side brush in. (mm) 44.1 (1120) 44.1 (1120) Width with 1 side brush in.
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Technical Data SW5X SW5X (Lift-Up Disp.) Filter system sq. ft. (m²) 30.1 (2,8) 30.1 (2,8) Filtering surface piece Plate filter Cylinder broom in. (mm) 27.6 (700) 27.6 (700) Length 13.6 (345) in. (mm) 13.6 (345) Diameter in. (mm) 11.4 (290) 11.4 (290)
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Technical Data SW5X SW5X (Lift-Up Disp.) Tyres in. (mm) 11.81 (300/90) 11.81 (300/90) Front drive wheel, bandage 4.00 - 4 4.00 - 4 Rear, solid rubber tyres Electric drive DC/V Service voltage 0.8/1.0 0.8/1.0 Travel drive assembly (P2/P1) 1.0/1.25 1.0/1.25...
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Technical Data Noise emission The sound pressure level measured according to DIN EN ISO 11201 and under standard operating conditions at the operator's ear with - operating status dB (A) - fan, cylinder broom and side brush ON amounts to The sound power level measured according to DIN EN ISO 3744 under standard operating conditions and maxi- mum volume flow amounts to...
(parking brake) Do not remove or install ti- The SW5X has to be inspec- engaged. res or repair a rim. Take the ted for safe condition by an wheel and rim to a works-...
Maintenance/Service - Open locks (Fig. 14/2) by enclosed 6.2 Mount/Dismount Cylinder - Turn handle (Fig. 15/3 +5) upwards square spanner (turn counter-clok- Broom and unlock kwise) - Remove plate with sealing strip - Remove cover (Fig. 14/1) The cylinder broom is accessible (Fig.
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(sweeping track). The sweeping track width is to be Fig.16 1.97 in. (50mm) with the SW5X Broom adjustment - Stop engine and pull key The sweeping track width can be - Engage parking brake...
Maintenance/Service 6.4 Sealing Strips for Broom Com- 6.5 Folding Apron Adjustment - Remove bolt (Fig. 18/2). partment - Modify adjustment by turning the fork head (Fig. 18/1). In order to assure good function of the sweeper, a perfect condition of the sealing strips is required, especi- Modify adjustment such ally in order to attain the prescribed...
Maintenance/Service 6.6 Replace Side Brush Proceed in inverse order for mounting of the side brush. The side brush is located at the front right of the machine (standard ver- sion). Use the lever (paragraph 4.2, Fig. 7/9) to lift and lower the side brush.
Maintenance/Service 6.7 Dismount Plate Filter Proceed as follows for dismounting of the plate filter: - Turn engine off and pull key. - Secure machine by engaging par- king brake - Disconnect battery plug - Open seat hood - Open quick-release locks (Fig. 20/1) - Remove cover, filter case (Fig.
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Maintenance/Service Fig.21 Plate filter 1 Detent hook 2 Wing screws 3 Frame with electric-motor 4 Opening for detent lever 5 Plate filter...
Maintenance/Service 6.8 Basic Cleaning of Plate Filter Hold the plate filter (Fig. 22/1) in ver- tical position and drop it from a height of approx. 3 ft. (1 m) to the even floor as represented in Fig. 22. The soiled side of the filter Soiled side points to the bottom.
Maintenance/Service 6.9.1 Replace Cylinder Broom V- 6.9.3 Replace Suction Fan V-Belt 6.11 Check Hydraulic Fluid and Refill Belt - Turn engine off and pull key. - Secure machine by engaging par- - Turn engine off and pull key. king brake - Secure machine by engaging - Open seat hood parking brake.
Maintenance/Service hours of operation 6.13 Maintenance Schedule after first Daily every 100 every 200 every 300 Check batter acid level and top with distilled water if required (with fully charged battery only) Check acid density of battery Clean battery poles and grease Check cables for damages and screwed connections for tight fit Check function of seat contact switch...
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Maintenance/Service Hours of operation 6.13 Maintenance Schedule after first Daily every 100 every 200 every 300 Visual check of V-belts Check service/parking brake and re-adjust if required Check filter system for tightness (visual check) Dismount plate filter and clean if required Clean travel drive assembly, brush drive, shaking motor Check tread of wheels Check function of electric-motor, carbon brushes for smooth...
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Group of main sweeper roller Pos. Part No. Description 00053080 Hex.bolt 00695300 Washer 00509180 Sleeve 00106300 Deep groove ball bearing 00101660 Retaining ring 00102410 Ring 00866720 Star handle 00740290 Washer 01130830 Brush rocker, L.H. 01130840 Side shield 00681570 Edge protection 00051520 Hex.
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Rear-wheel - Brake Pos. Part No. Description 01131060 00135350 Hex. Nut 01131070 Washer 00706370 Deep groove ball bearing 01130770 Rear wheel 01130350 Bowden cable for brake 00074710 Hex. Nut 00053760 Washer 01130780 Bush 01130790 Cup head square neck bolt 00281050 Deep groove ball bearing 01131080 Brake...
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Set of SE-solid wheels Pos. Part No. Description 99651600 Set solid rubber tires 01131060 00054230 Retaining ring 00706370 Deep groove ball bearing 01133010 Rim half 01133030 Tyre 01132990 Brake drum 00281050 Deep groove ball bearing 00137020 Cylinder head screw 01133020 Rim half 00053730 Washer...
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Set of SE-solid wheels, not marking Pos. Part No. Description 99651200 Solid tyres, non marking 01131060 00054230 Retaining ring 00706370 Deep groove ball bearing 01133010 Rim half 01132980 Tyre Solid, non marking 01132990 Brake drum 00281050 Deep groove ball bearing 00137020 Cylinder head screw 01133020...
EN 60335-2-72 that the product EN 61000-6-3 EN 61000-6-2 SW5X Addison (Illinois), 30th Sept. 2004 Type: PB40BL, PB40BH to which this declaration relates, corre- sponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the Directives...
LIMITED WARRANTY Minuteman International, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/user that this product is free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of purchase. In addition, Minuteman International, Inc.
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