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Brave BRPTL140H Owner's Manual

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This machine is intended for vacuuming leaves, clippings, and other similar sized
organic material from the ground into a truck or trailer.
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using truck loader vac.
All operators of this equipment must read and completely understand all safety information, operating instructions,
maintenance and storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the truck loader vac could result in serious
injury to the operator and bystanders from moving parts that can crush or cut, flying objects, burns, fire or explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning and be aware of the following hazards.
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WARNING: Never operate this unit free standing. It must be secured in place before use.
DANGER: Do not operate the truck loader vac near people. Debris can be thrown hundreds of feet. Clear work area of
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foreign objects and debris. Debris thrown by truck loader vac can cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Avoid fires. Keep the machine clean of debris, trash and any other flammable material.
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WARNING: Tighten all nuts and bolts before starting. Replace or repair any safety device, bolts, etc if damaged or worn.
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DANGER: Never operate this unit with out the suction hose securely mount to blower housing
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DANGER: Stay clear of rotating blades. Keep hands and feet from impeller.
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DANGER: Never operate truck loader vac without hose mounted securely.
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WARNING: Wear protective clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective devices appropriate for the job.
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DANGER: Keep riders off machine. Riders can be seriously injured or killed by entanglement or by falling.
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DANGER: Exercise caution while working near machine. Failure to heed warnings may lead to serious injury or death.
DANGER: Always maintain a safety distance of at least 150 feet. Never operate truck loader vac with bystander's present.
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The truck loader vac creates a serious discharge hazard.
DANGER: Be aware of the suction power of your Brave Truck Loader, it is capable of vacuuming unwanted material/product.
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DANGER: Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. Shut off engine immediately if excessive vibration occurs. Check
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impeller for loose impeller bolts, worn impeller, loose impeller key, or other issues that could cause the vibration.
ADD OIL TO ENGINE BEFORE USING: Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start truck loader vac without first adding oil.
INSPECT COMPONENTS: Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged.
See Initial Unpacking and Set-up for instructions and for whom to contact to report missing or damaged parts.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Owner's Manual
Truck Loader Vac:
Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739
ITEM NUMBERS:
MANUAL SERIAL TAG HERE
WARNING
STOP!
MBRPTL140HA
BRPTL140H, BRPTL160B

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  • Page 1 • The truck loader vac creates a serious discharge hazard. DANGER: Be aware of the suction power of your Brave Truck Loader, it is capable of vacuuming unwanted material/product. • DANGER: Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. Shut off engine immediately if excessive vibration occurs. Check •...
  • Page 2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ........……. Warning Label Locations ........…….. Assembly Instructions………………………………….... Machine Component Identification……………………….. Operation Instructions ........…… Maintenance and Storage........…….. Troubleshooting ........……...….. Specifications .....….........…. Parts Exploded View ..........Warranty………………………………………………....

  • Page 4: Important Safety Rules

    Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for their intended use and assumes liability therein. Your Brave truck loader vac can be used to remove debris such as leaves, clippings, and other similar sized organic material from the ground into a truck or trailer. Make sure you completely read and understand this manual before using the truck loader vac for the first time.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Rules WARNING READ OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the truck loader. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. Improper use or maintenance of the truck loader can result in serious injury or death from fire/explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning, lacerations, entanglement or burns.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Rules Know how to operate • Review safety rules. Before use of this truck loader vac, review all “Important Safety Rules.” • Know how to operate. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Rules cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust. • Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running truck loader vac, and never operate near sources of sparks or flames. • Hot muffler. Never touch hot muffler or hot exhaust manifold. Exhaust and engine parts can be very hot and will burn you.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Rules • Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the truck loader vac and will void the warranty Personal protective equipment •...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Rules • Gasoline storage. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed container away from children. SPECIAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON STATIC ELECTRICITY Static electricity and filling gasoline: Static electricity can initiate from ungrounded gasoline tanks or containers, from flowing gasoline, and from persons carrying a static electric charge Static electricity on numerous occasions has explosively ignited gasoline vapors that were present during fueling processes, resulting in serious burns to nearby persons.

  • Page 10: Warning Label Locations

    Danger – Keep hands and feet away WARNING ALWAYS make sure safety labels are in place and in good condition. If a safety label is missing or not legible, order new labels. To order replacement safety decals contact BRAVE Customer Service at 1-800-350-8739...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    Your truck loader vac is shipped fully assembled except for a few components: Exhaust Chute, Nozzle, Floating Collar, Hose Support Collar, Hose Support Boom, Hose Clamps, and Misc. Hardware. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739...
  • Page 12 Assembly Instructions Intake Hose Assembly 1.) On one end of the hose, slide on the floating collar (#12387) and attach the nozzle (12386) using the bridge clamp (#12406). Securely fasten the clamp. 2.) On the other end of the hose, slide the support collar over the hose and attached the safety flange (#12389) to the hose using the bridge clamp (#12406) Exhaust Chute Assembly 3.) Attach exhaust chute (#12398) to the top of the loader housing and secure with 8 bolts, washer...

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions

    Operation Instructions Pre-start Check List & Procedures CAUTION: Add engine crankcase oil. A new engine is shipped without oil. You must add the correct amount of oil to engine crankcase or engine will be damaged beyond repair. Before starting the engine, you will want to make sure you have completed the following: Checking Controls Checking/Adding Oil Filling Truck Loader Vac Gasoline Tank...
  • Page 14 Operation Instructions Fill truck loader vac Check the gasoline level in the truck loader vac fuel tank. If needed, fill gasoline tank tank with fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container, after first reading the warnings and instructions below. - Do NOT fill the gas tank to the top. Gasoline may spill when operating on a slope.
  • Page 15 Operation Instructions 3) Wear long pants to protect legs from sparks, hot engine and flying debris. 4) Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing when starting or operating the truck loader vac or any mechanical device. Loose or dangling apparel, jewelry or hair can become entangled in moving parts.
  • Page 16 Operation Instructions Vacuuming Operation & Safety • When operating, engine should run at full RPM • Using a sweeping motion, point hose inlet towards debris and sweep back and forth to remove debris. • Keep hand, feet and body parts away from hose inlet, discharge chute and any moving parts. •...
  • Page 17 Operation Instructions 6. If clog is present in discharge chute, carefully remove chute. Note this is heavy, please use caution removing. Wear gloves, clear debris clogging chute. 7. Once clog is cleared, reassemble and reconnect the spark plug wire and battery cables if applicable to resume operation.
  • Page 18 Operation Instructions transfer gas to the truck loader vac’s tank. Use a portable container made of metal or conductive plastic. This is preferred • because it dissipates static charge to ground more readily. Never fill a portable gas container while it is sitting inside a vehicle, trailer, •...
  • Page 19 Operation Instructions spark plug, in order to ensure the truck loader vac cannot be started in a storage location or by untrained persons or children. Start truck loader The truck loader vac should be started regularly. At least every four vac every 4 weeks weeks, start the engine and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Page 20 Operation Instructions WARNING ALWAYS shut off the engine, make sure the engine is cool, and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the truck loader vac. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced before using. Hose Care The hose is a replaceable wear item and care should be given to ensure a long hose life To maintain and increase the life of your hose, rotate hose and reposition nozzle and collar periodically.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Storage

    Repair. Major service, including the installation or replacement of parts, • should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Obtain factory approved parts from Brave Service at 1-800-350-8739. Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use factory approved •...
  • Page 22 Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Schedule Component Maintenance Required Refer to Engine Before Every 8 Every 20 Operator Manual Each Use Hours Hours Engine Oil Check/Fill/Change Oil   Fuel Filter Replace  Spark Plug Check condition & gap  Air Filter Element Clean or replace ...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING Turn OFF machine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete STOP. Disconnect the spark plug wire before proceeding with any repairs, maintenance, unclogging, refueling. Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start 1. No Fuel 1.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739...

  • Page 25: Parts Exploded View

    Exploded Parts View...
  • Page 26 Exploded Parts View BRPTL140H - Honda Model Debris Loader BRPTL160B - Briggs Model Debris Loader Item Part # Description Item Part # Description BR12386 Hose Nozzle w/Handle BR12467 Hose Nozzle w/Handle BR12387 Floating Handle BR12469 Floating Handle BR12388 Support Collar...
  • Page 27 Exploded Parts View *11905 Nut, 5/16-18 Nylon Lock *11535 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.25" HHCS 11151 Nut, 1/4-20 Nylon Lock 12447 Bolt, 7/16-14 x 1-1/2" HHCS *12435 Strain Relief Metal Cable Clamp *12422 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4.00" HHCS 12417 Replaceable Wear Liner 12478 Muffler Heat Shield *11535...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Warranty Registration Form Brave Product Registration Form...
  • Page 29 Home Phone: Phone: Email Purchased From Company: Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Model Information Purchase Date □ Homeowner □ Commercial □ Rental Application Type Model Serial # (i.e. BRPTL140H) Signature Register your product online at www.braveproducts.com...
  • Page 30 BRAVE A Brand of: Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. 20195 S. Diamond Lake Road, STE 100 Rogers, MN 55374...

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