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Page 3 IMPORTANT THIS HANDBOOK SHOULD BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE OPERATOR BEFORE USING THE COMMANDO 5050 PRESSURE WASHER AND SHOULD BE KEPT WITH THE EQUIPMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO ANYBODY WHO IS INTENDING TO USE OR MAINTAIN IT.
HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 4 INTRODUCTION The Hugh Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd range of COMMANDO high pressure washing ® equipment is manufactured to rigorous quality standards. The basic concept is to use quality materials and components together with proven designs to attain the highest standards of reliability and safe operation.
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® in the safe use of high pressure jetting equipment. Training courses are available from Hugh Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd. if required. Suitable protective clothing should be provided and worn by all operators. High-pressure jets are dangerous if subjected to misuse.
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 6 The user’s attention is drawn to health and safety guidance note P.M.29, which deals with the use of high-pressure cleaners and steam cleaners. Eye protection to BS2092/2 must be worn when this equipment is used.
® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 7 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE: BEFORE TOWING - DAILY Check condition of tyres for sufficient tread depth, cuts, bulges and check inflation pressure which should be 36 Psi (2.5 bar).
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Connect a mains water supply hose to the inlet valve. Fill with clean water only and ensure that there is sufficient water in the tanks before starting the engine. Confirm that the water supply has sufficient capacity to keep the COMMANDO 5050 supplied continuously (35 litres/min).
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 9 Open the high-pressure bleed valve and adjust the throttle lever to the minimum speed position. Protection override pushbutton Engine starter key switch Depress the protection override button and turn the starter key fully clockwise to start the engine.
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 10 REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Daily Weekly 1000 hrs. hrs. hrs. ENGINE: Oil level Air Cleaner Fan belt Fan Belt change Oil Change Oil filter change Battery level Clean Air Duct Check Battery Terminals Clean &...
® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 11 SERVICE ITEM FIRST 100 MILES EVERY 1000 MILES EVERY 3000 MILES (MONTHLY) (3 MONTHLY) Tyres Wheel nuts Coupling Bolts Coupling Lubrication Jockey Wheel Bolts Jockey Wheel Lubrication Lights - function...
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 12 It is essential to protect the unit from damage by frost. The following instructions will be adequate to protect the unit to temperatures down to - 5°C. During winter months it is strongly recommended to store the unit inside whenever possible.
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 13 REPLACEABLE ITEMS LIST See the following illustrations for component reference numbers. Ref. Description Qty. Part Number BEAM AXLE 750kg HCOB/171 JOCKEY WHEEL HCOB/109 JOCKEY WHEEL CLAMP HCOB/103 TOW COUPLING – HU8H...
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 14 BEARING BUSH AL2530x20 HC220117 SPROCKET 5/8”P – 15T HC22012 SPROCKET 5/8”P – 38T HC22013 TAPER BUSH 1210/25 HC22009 TAPER BUSH 2012/35 HC220087 CHAIN 5/8”P SIMPLE HC22014 CONNECTING LINK HC22015 VALVE 3 WAY ½”...
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® COMMANDO HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 15 75,76,77,78 Under guard 103,104,105,107,107 Under guard...
COMMANDO ® HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd – 5050 Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUSE ACTION FAULT 1. Knocking noise from Water starvation. Ensure that there is sufficient water in the pump. tanks. Pump sucking in air. Check that the strainer is not blocked and that the pump inlet valve is open.
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