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Windsor TRACER FS Operating Instructions Manual

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FLOOR SWEEPER
Operating Instructions
MODEL:
TRACER FS (Battery Version)
Read these instructions before using the machine
F
98351 11/01/03

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  • Page 1 FLOOR SWEEPER Operating Instructions MODEL: TRACER FS (Battery Version) Read these instructions before using the machine 98351 11/01/03...

  • Page 2: Machine Data Log

    SALES REPRESENTATIVE # _____________________ DEALER NAME ________________________________ OPERATIONS GUIDE NUMBER ___________________ PUBLISHED __________________________________________ Copyright 1995 Windsor Industries, Printed in USA YOUR DEALER Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ For the name and address of your dealer contact: Windsor Industries Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________________ QTFSB 98351 04/25/03...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Data Log..........2 GROUP PARTS LIST Table of Contents ...........3 Frame Group..........5-1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Differential Group ......... 5-3 Front Wheel Drive Group......5-5 How to use this Manual........1-1 Auxiliary Drive Group........5-7 Impeller Group ..........5-9 SAFETY Impeller (Wet Sweep Bypass) Group..

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Belts correct repair parts. Skirts Hopper Parts may be ordered from authorized Windsor Hydraulic Schematic/Troubleshooting dealers. When placing an order for parts, the Service Schedule machine model and machine serial number are Machine Troubleshooting important.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an battery powered appliance, basic precaution must always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: Use only indoors. Do not use outdoors or expose to rain. Use only as described in this manual.

  • Page 6: Hazard Intensity Level

    WHEN SERVICING MACHINE: Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing; jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on the machine. Use Windsor approved replacement parts. WARNING Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep solution tank in raised position when charging.

  • Page 7: Safety Label Location

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATION NOTE: These drawings indicate the location of safety labels on the Tracer If, at any time, the labels become illegible contact your Windsor representative for prompt replacement. BATTERY CAUTION 80885 (Located on seat backing plate) FAN BELT WARNING 80811...
  • Page 8 SAFETY LABEL LOCATION NOTE: These drawings indicate the location of safety labels on the Tracer If, at any time, the labels become illegible contact your Windsor representative for prompt replacement. QTFSB 98351 04/25/03...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DIMENSION/CAPACITY Power Source: Battery: 36V, six 6 volt, 295 or one 36V, A/H-330 A/H Industrial Starting battery: Suspension Floating I-Beam Maximum Speed 10k/hour Sweep Path 1200mm Main Broom 812mm Main Broom Diameter 355mm Side Broom 510mm Hopper Capacity 180 liters Hopper Dump 1520mm...

  • Page 10: Controls

    CONTROLS K – Hopper Safety Arm A – Directional Control Pedal L – Hour Meter B – Brake Pedal M – Battery Condition Meter C – Parking Brake N – Light Switch D – Operator Seat O – Emergency Stop Button E –...
  • Page 11 CONTROLS QTFSB 98351 05/17/03...
  • Page 12 CONTROLS A - DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PEDAL E – REAR COVER LATCH This pedal controls the direction of travel and the The rear cover latch locks the rear cover in the speed of the machine. closed position. To open the rear cover, push the latch in and pull the rear cover back.
  • Page 13 CONTROLS G – SIDE BROOM LEVER K – HOPPER SAFETY ARM FOR SAFETY: The side broom automatically The hopper safety arm is used to support the hopper begins to operate when the side broom lever is in the raised position. The safety arm should be positioned in the forward end of its slot.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS S – CIRCUIT BREAKERS M – BATTERY CONDITION METER The circuit breakers are circuit protection devices The battery condition meter indicates the present designed to interrupt the flow of current in the event charge of the battery. The gauge is divided into 10 of an electrical overload.

  • Page 15: Starting Machine

    OPERATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE FS: TO SWEEP 1. Complete the machine data sheet on page 2. Plan the sweeping pattern in advance. For efficient operation, the sweeping runs should be long with as 2. Read this manual carefully before operating or little stopping and starting as possible.

  • Page 16: Operating On Grades

    OPERATIONS 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. STOPPING THE MACHINE 1. Remove foot from the directional pedal and apply the brake.

  • Page 17: Towing Machine

    OPERATIONS TOWING OR PUSHING MACHINE MACHINE TIE-DOWNS The machine my be slowly towed being careful to There is a tie-down location at each corner of the attach towing chains to avoid damaging the machine. The front attach points are the frame machine.

  • Page 18: Dumping Hopper

    OPERATIONS DUMPING THE HOPPER NOTE: The hopper dump switches are numbered and color-coded. The filter shaker is shown in yellow and hopper functions are shown in red. 1. Drive the machine to the dump site or dumpster. 2. The correct sequence for dumping the hopper is shown by following the numbers on the switch panel.
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  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 7. Every 4 to 6 months, remove the batteries from BATTERIES the machine and clean the battery cases and battery compartment. The batteries provide the power to operate the machine. The batteries require regular maintenance NOTE: Do not take readings immediately after to keep them operating at peak efficiency.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE TO CHARGE BATTERIES 8. Plug the charger into the battery connector. Plug battery charger into power outlet. The charger gauge should indicate that the batteries are When servicing machine, WARNING charging. If the charger does not automatically avoid contact with acid. start up, verify that charger is plugged into batteries.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC FLUID The oil in the reservoir should be replaced every 500 hours of use. To drain hydraulic reservoir: Hydraulic fluid is used with the hydraulic pump to operate the hopper lift system and the side broom 1. Turn off machine and set parking brake. motor.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS HYDRAULIC FILTER Pressurized hydraulic fluid spraying from a very The hydraulic filter keeps the machines hydraulic small hole can be very hard to see. Do not use system clean to a level of 10 microns. The hydraulic hands to locate the leak.

  • Page 24: Directional Control System

    MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Refer to the Electrical Control Group in the Parts section) The directional control system controls the direction and speed of the machine. The system is made up of the directional pedal, the throttle box, the transistorized controller and contactors. The controller, located in the electrical drive compartment, is sealed and can only be serviced by trained service personnel.

  • Page 25: Throttle "Neutral Position

    MAINTENANCE THROTTLE “NEUTRAL POSITION” ADJUSTMENT (Refer to the Console Group in the Parts section) The throttle is automatically returned to its neutral position by a spring centering system. If the machine tends to creep forward or reverse when the operators foot is removed from the directional foot pedal, the throttle “neutral position”...

  • Page 26: Main Broom

    MAINTENANCE MAIN BROOM (Refer to the Main Broom Group and Main TO INSTALL THE MAIN BROOM Broom Lift Group in the Parts section) 1. Turn off machine and set parking brake. FOR SAFETY: The main broom and the vacuum impeller automatically begin to operate when the main broom lever is FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing positioned in the forward end of its slot.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE MAIN BROOM PATTERN 1. Using chalk, or similar material, coat and area of the floor that is flat and smooth. If a suitable material is not available, run the broom for two minutes during the following test. 2.

  • Page 28: Side Broom

    MAINTENANCE SIDE BROOM (Refer to the Side Broom Group in the Parts section) FOR SAFETY: The side broom automatically begins to operate when the side broom lever is positioned in the forward end of its slot. The side broom is used to clean debris sway from curbs and walls, and sweep it into the path of the main broom.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE TO INSTALL THE SIDE BROOM ADJUSTING THE SIDE BROOM 1. Turn off machine and set parking brake. 1. Raise the hopper. 2. Engage safety arm. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, apply parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.

  • Page 30: Belts

    MAINTENANCE MAIN BROOM BELT (Refer to the Main Broom 7. Slide the auxiliary motor back. Remove and Group in the Parts section) replace the jackshaft belt. If the jackshaft and The main broom belt transfer power from the auxiliary motor pulleys are not aligned the jackshaft to the main broom.

  • Page 31: Drive Wheel Chain

    MAINTENANCE DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN (Refer to the Front Wheel Group in the Parts section) The drive wheel chain transfers power from the differential shaft to the drive wheels. Check the chain condition and tension every 200 hours of operation. REPLACING AND ADJUSTING THE DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN TENSIONERS 1.
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE SKIRTS AND SEALS (Refer to the Frame Group REPLACING THE LEFT BROOM SKIRT and the Main Broom Group in the Parts section) 1. Turn off machine and set parking brake. The main broom skirts prevent dust from exiting the main broom chamber.
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE REAR BROOM SKIRT REPLACING THE HOPPER SEALS 1. Turn off machine and set parking brake. 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level floor. 2. Raise the hopper and engage the hopper safety FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, arm.

  • Page 34: Skirts

    MAINTENANCE HOPPER LIP SKIRTS 4. Partially open the hopper dump door so that both sides of the hopper door can be accessed. The hopper lip skirts seal the area between the lip of 5. Turn off machine and set parking brake. the hopper and the floor.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE HOPPER DUST FILTER BRAKES (Refer to the Brake Group in the Parts section) The hopper dust filter cleans the dust laden air that is drawn up from the hopper by the vacuum impeller. The brake pedal and the parking brake operate the The filter is located above the hopper and is two front tire disc brakes.

  • Page 36: Hydraulic Schematic

    HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Loss of power to rocker Hopper will not lift Key switch must be on check circuit breaker switch Low hydraulic fluid Add hydraulic fluid Hopper overloaded Empty hopper Rocker switch failure Test – replace switch Speed control orifice Clean or replace orifice (located behind the lower plugged...
  • Page 37 PROPEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM. CAUSE SOLUTION No propelling Low battery charge Charge batteries. Controller overheated Thermal switch tripped. Allow cool down period. Loose or broken wires or Locate, then fix or replace wire(s). Check motor for motor failure binding. Check motor for failure. Blown fuse (120A) Replace fuse.

  • Page 38: Machine Troubleshooting

    MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM. CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive dusting Dust skirts and seals worn, Replace or adjust skirts or seals. damaged, not adjusted properly Dust filter clogged or Shake and clean or replace filter. damaged Vacuum hose damaged Replace vacuum hose. Vacuum fan not operated Belt loose, broken or off pulley.

  • Page 39: Service Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE DAILY WEEKLY 50HRS 100HRS 200HRS 1000HRS Check water level of batteries after charging Check main broom & side broom adjustment, remove string, etc – check for damage Check main broom skirts and seals Check hopper lip skirts for damage and wear Visually check tires for damage and proper inflation...

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