Table of contents Foreword..........................5 General information about this operating manual........... 6 A word about this operating manual...................... 6 Declaration of conformity........................7 Safety........................... 9 General safety information ........................9 Intended use ............................. 9 Safety instructions in the operating manual ..................10 Safety stickers on the accessory equipment ..................
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Table of contents Initial installation............................26 Mounting the A-frame ..........................27 Mounting the three-point linkage ......................29 Hitching the PTO shaft to the host vehicle ....................31 Attaching accessories (optional).......................31 Operating the sweeper ...........................32 Adjusting the parking jacks ........................32 Adjusting the sweeping profile ........................33 Adjusting the revolution speed........................33 Simple sweeping mode..........................34 Containing the sweepings (optional)......................35...
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Table of contents Replacing the splash guard (option)....................61 Changing the circular brush (option)....................61 Hydraulic circuit diagrams ........................62 Troubleshooting ....................... 65 Index .......................... 66...
Pos: 1 /Tuchel/Vorwort @ 1\mod_119three4944507500_6.doc @ 9447 Foreword Dear Customer, The "Simplex" sweeper you have purchased has been manufactured to the highest quality standards. In order to eliminate any possibility of damage to persons or property, you must read and observe the respective safety and warning instructions in this manual and on the accessory equipment before using or servicing the accessory equipment.
General information about this operating manual Pos: 3 /Tuchel/Allgemeines zur Betriebsanleitung/Ein Wort zu dieser Betriebsanleitung @ 1\mod_1194945780468_6.doc @ 9474 General information about this operating manual A word about this operating manual A professional operation and conscientious care and maintenance of the device are necessary in order to maintain the safety and utilisability of the accessory equipment.
General information about this operating manual Pos: 5 /Tuchel/Allgemeines zur Betriebsanleitung/Konformitätserklärung_Kehrmaschine_Simplex @ 2\mod_1206011653328_6.doc @ 12947 Declaration of conformity The "Simplex" sweeper satisfies the "essential health and safety requirements" of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and is authorised to carry the CE mark.
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General information about this operating manual Pos: 6 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Safety Pos: 7 /Tuchel/Sicherheit/Allgemeines zur Sicherheit @ 1\mod_1194947282234_6.doc @ 9500 Safety General safety information Most accidents are caused by the disregard of the essential safety regulations. In order to prevent accidents and thus eliminate any possibility of damage to persons or property, you...
Safety Pos: 10 /Tuchel/Sicherheit/Sicherheitshinweise in der Betriebsanleitung @ 1\mod_1194949939187_6.doc @ 9526 Safety instructions in the operating manual In the operating manual at hand, the following signal words and signs are used to make the safety instructions recognisable as such at a glance: This is the hazard warning.
Safety stickers must not be removed and must be kept legible. The following information and symbols are attached to the accessory equipment: Pos: 13 /Tuchel/Sicherheit/Sicherheitsaufkleber/Warnschild – BA lesen (vor Inbetriebnahme) @ 1\mod_1194950372000_6.doc @ 9553 Read and observe the operating manual and safety instructions before placing into operation.
Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH assumes no responsibility for injuries or damages caused by unapproved modifications. Pos: 26 /Tuchel/Sicherheit/Vor Verlassen des Trägerfahrzeuges @ 1\mod_1200926632531_6.doc @ 10804 Before leaving the host vehicle Lower the accessory equipment to the ground. Secure the hydraulics system and place it into its neutral position.
1/3 of their length. Use small but consistent angular movements. Shut down the power take-off shaft if the articulation angle exceeds 35°. Pos: 31 /Tuchel/Sicherheit/Transport (ohne Anschlagpunkte) @ 2\mod_1209450272875_6.doc @ 15819 Transporting Loading and transporting Use the host vehicle to lift the accessory equipment onto the loading area.
Safety Pos: 33 /Tuchel/Sicherheit/Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei der Wartung @ 1\mod_1194960147812_6.doc @ 9709 Safety measures during maintenance Personnel You may only perform service or repair work on the machine if you are a qualified specialist or if you have been carefully instructed about the work to be performed by a qualified specialist.
Technical data Technical data Dimensions 1145 000114 * The centre of gravity changes depending on the sweeper's equipment and when the sweeper's debris collector is full...
Description / overview Pos: 38 /Tuchel/Beschreibung / Überblick/Überschrift Kap_Beschreibung / Überblick @ 2\mod_1208859000343_6.doc @ 15749 Description / overview Pos: 39 /Tuchel/Beschreibung / Überblick/Simplex/Gesamtansicht – Simplex @ 2\mod_1206017994140_6.doc @ 12973 The "Simplex" sweeper is an accessory device for the sweeping and gathering dirt. This type of sweeper is only approved for front installation.
Description / overview General view 000126 1 Side broom (circular brush) 9 Debris collector 2 Rotational speed adjustment of side broom 10 Vulkollan rubber wear tip 3 Emptying, using a pulley system 11 Sweeper cylinder 4 Level compensation system 12 Type plate 5 Support beam 13 Support wheels 6 Mechanical lateral adjustment...
Description / overview Pos: 41 /Tuchel/Beschreibung / Überblick/Typenschild – Big/Simplex @ 1\mod_1197534284421_6.doc @ 9888 Type plate Model Serial no. Year of manufacture / order max. operating pressure [bar] max. oil flow rate [l/min] Unladen weight [kg] Enter the data here so that the specifications are readily available 000128 at any time.
• Placing out of operation • Storing over longer periods of time Handling of the accessory equipment is described in the chapter "Operation". Pos: 46 /Tuchel/Betrieb/Arbeiten mit Anbaugeräten @ 1\mod_1197630158453_6.doc @ 9974 Working with accessory equipment Safety regulations when working with accessory equipment •...
Operation Pos: 48 /Tuchel/Betrieb/Simplex/Inbetriebnahme – Simplex @ 2\mod_1206460515781_6.doc @ 13001 Placing into operation Before placing the machine into operation, every operator must have carefully read and understood the available operating manual as well as the operating manuals for the host vehicle and the accessory equipment.
Operation Pos: 50 /Tuchel/Betrieb/Simplex/Montage – Simplex @ 2\mod_1206529106196_6.doc @ 13018 Installing the sweeper Initial installation The spacing between the host vehicle and the sweeper must be selected based on the length of the PTO shaft and the host vehicle. The length of the articulated shaft is based on the specifications provided by the drive shaft manufacturer.
Operation Mounting the A-frame Height adjustment of the A-frame 1. Ensure to align the mounting height of the A-frame (2) with the attachment system of the respective host vehicle. – In order to move the front end support underneath the A- frame, it must be possible to lower the front end support sufficiently.
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Operation A-frame support 1. Clean the front end support (1) of the host vehicle and the A- frame. 2. Drive the host vehicle to the sweeper so that the front end support unit (1) engages exactly with the A-frame (2). 3.
Operation Mounting the three-point linkage Height adjustment of the three-point linkage 1. Ensure to align the mounting height of the three-point linkage (3) with the attachment system of the respective host vehicle. – It must be possible to bring the upper and lower link down far enough to mount the attachment system.
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Operation Attaching the three-point linkage 1. Clean the front end support of the host vehicle and the three- point linkage. 2. Drive the host vehicle to the mounting device of the sweeper. 3. Install the lower link: – Place the lower link onto the appropriate pin (2) or (3). Note: Depending on the hitch category, the pins (2) and (3) use different diameters.
3. Attach the pulley system inside the host vehicle at an appropriate location. The sweeper is now ready to be used. NOTE! Prior to starting the daily work routine, check the functions of the sweeper. Pos: 51 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Operation Pos: 52 /Tuchel/Betrieb/Simplex/Arbeiten mit der Kehrmaschine – Simplex @ 2\mod_1206970417781_6.doc @ 13038 Operating the sweeper The adjustment and handling of the controls may vary from each other depending on the host vehicle used. Observe the operating manual of the respective host vehicle.
Operation Adjusting the sweeping profile We recommend adjusting the sweeping profile as follows to achieve the best possible results: The width (b) of the contact surface between the sweeper cylinder and ground should not exceed of 6 - 10 cm. 1.
Operation Simple sweeping mode Simple sweeping refers to a cleaning method whereby dirt and debris is remove without adding the sweepings into the debris collector. In this case, the sweeper is adjusted in an angle to the street. This will simply remove the sweepings from the left- or right-hand side of the kerb.
Operation Simple sweeping If a side broom is installed: 1. Before starting the simple sweeping action, ensure the side broom is in its home position See chapter "Adjusting the circular brush", Page 47. If a debris collector is installed: 2. Use the respective control lever inside the host vehicle to open the shovel compartment.
Operation Emptying the debris collector (optional) If the sweeper is fitted with a debris collector, a pulley system is used to empty it either mechanically or hydraulically; however, this depends on the type of equipment. WARNING! Risk of the sweepings being flung forward by the rotating sweeper cylinder.
See chapter "Adjusting the revolution speed", Page 48. The side broom is ready for operation. 000152 To bring the side broom into the normal position, proceed in the reverse order. Pos: 53 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Operation Pos: 54 /Tuchel/Betrieb/Simplex/Demontage Kehrmaschine – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207042253140_6.doc @ 13078 Installing the sweeper Preparing for disassembly Shutting down the sweeper 1. Empty the debris collector (if installed). 2. Loosen the clamping bolt (1). 3. Push the parking jack (2) down far as it will go.
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Operation WARNING! Caution! Hydraulic hoses and pulley create a potential trip hazard. • Lay the hydraulic hoses and the connection cable over the sweeper. 11. When using the mechanical emptying feature: Remove the pulley from the driver's cabin If hydraulic system is connected: 12.
3. Ensure there are no obstacles behind the vehicles. 4. Reverse the host vehicle, moving it away from the sweeper. The sweeper is now disconnected from the host vehicle. 000143 Pos: 55 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Operation Pos: 56 /Tuchel/Betrieb/Sicheres Abstellen des Anbaugerätes @ 1\mod_1200911688296_6.doc @ 10791 Placing out of operation Turning off of the accessory equipment safely 1. Park the accessory equipment on level and solid ground. 2. Operate the operating lever of the working hydraulics to lower the quick-change unit or the accessory equipment to the ground.
In addition, the activities described are only relevant if the accessory equipment is equipped with the corresponding accessories. Pos: 60 /Tuchel/Bedienung/Simplex/Niveauausgleich – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207121176187_6.doc @ 13118 Adjusting the compensation system In order to adjust for any unevenness in road, the sweeper is equipped with a compensation system The rubber pads (3) limit the swinging motion perpendicular to the road.
Operation Pos: 63 /Tuchel/Bedienung/Simplex/Einstellen der Stützräder – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207289291000_6.doc @ 13268 Adjusting the support wheels 1. Raise the sweeper. 2. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. WARNING! Accidental lowering of the sweeper may cause injuries! • Keep feet clear of sweeper.
Operation Pos: 65 /Tuchel/Bedienung/Simplex/Schmutzsammelbehälter (Option) – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207061883687_6.doc @ 13104 Debris collector (optional) Disassembling the debris collector If removing the 'simple' sweeping feature, the mechanically activated debris collector must also be removed. NOTE! Only disassemble the debris collector if the sweeper is still attached to the host vehicle.
See section "Mounting the A-frame," page 27 or section "Mounting the three-point linkage", page 29. Please refer to "Re-adjusting the sweeper, Page 42" and follow the instructions. Pos: 66 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Operation Pos: 67 /Tuchel/Bedienung/Simplex/Einstellen der Vulkollanleiste (Option) – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207298352062_6.doc @ 13281 Adjustment of the Vulkollan rubber wear tip (optional) Two set screws (2) on both sides of the sweeper can be adjusted to modify the spacing of the Vulkollan moulding to the sweeper...
Operation Pos: 69 /Tuchel/Bedienung/Simplex/Seitenkehrbesen (Option) – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207055825500_6.doc @ 13091 Side broom (option) Adjusting the circular brush The circular brush can be mounted in two positions on the cantilever beam of the side broom. Depending on the setting of the support wheels, the height of the circular brush must be adjusted.
1. Turn the set screw (2) into the respective direction: The "rabbit" symbolises increasing the rotational speed. The "turtle" symbolises decreasing the rotational speed. If the set screw (2) is closed completely, the side broom will stop. 000123 Pos: 70 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Operation Pos: 71 /Tuchel/Bedienung/Simplex/Spritzschutz (Option) – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207125897000_6.doc @ 13144 Splash guard Installing the splash guard Upon request, the sweeper can be equipped with a splash guard The splash guard is particularly useful during the wintertime. It is highly recommended to use the splash guard only during 'simple' sweeping in order to prevent the ejection of sweepings onto the street.
Maintenance Pos: 73 /Tuchel/Wartung/Wartung @ 1\mod_1199958318859_6.doc @ 10471 Maintenance This chapter contains the scheduled maintenance that is to be performed by qualified personnel or the operator. Perform the described maintenance work in the specified time intervals. Safety measures • Observe the applicable regulations when handling fuels. This also applies to the storage and disposal.
5. Shut off the engine of the host vehicle and keep the ignition key in safe custody so that the machine is secured against unauthorised starting. 6. Move all operating levers of the hydraulic system to both sides repeatedly. The hydraulic system is decompressed. Pos: 74 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Maintenance Pos: 78 /Tuchel/Wartung/Simplex/Verschleißteile – Simplex @ 2\mod_1208426749812_6.doc @ 15468 Wearing parts/spare parts • Use only original replacement parts. Do not use any replacement parts from other manufacturers. No liability can be assumed for damages which arise from the use of unapproved replacement parts.
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Bearing cup PF 205 40 000 248 Bearing insert SB 205 10 001 199 Chain tensioner Hydraulic motor gasket kit 40 001 433 Motor gasket kit, side broom 40 001 434 Motor gasket kit, sweeper cylinder Pos: 79 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Maintenance Pos: 82 /Tuchel/Wartung/Simplex/Wechseln der Kehrwalze – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207207410390_6.doc @ 13201 Replacing the sweeper cylinder If the sweeper cylinder cannot be adjusted anymore, individual segments of the sweeper cylinder must be replaced. NOTE! The sweeper must be attached to the host vehicle to replace the sweeper cylinder.
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Maintenance 3. Loosen the clamping bolt (3). 4. In order to loosen the chain, turn the chain tensioner (4). 5. Remove the chain (2). 6. Remove the threaded pin (1). 7. Pull the sprocket wheel (6) off the shaft. 8. Remove the fitted key (5). 000168 NOTE! keep the fitted key for future assembly.
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• Refer to section "Re-tensioning the chain", page 59 for instructions on how to tension the chain. • Please refer to "Re-adjusting the sweeper, Page 42" and follow the instructions. Pos: 83 /Tuchel/=============== @ 1\mod_1202294702901_0.doc @ 11558...
Maintenance Pos: 84 /Tuchel/Wartung/Simplex/Nachspannen der Kette – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207204265234_6.doc @ 13188 Re-tensioning the chain 1. Park the host vehicle and the sweeper securely. Refer to "Maintenance preparation", Page 51. WARNING! Risk of severe injuries! Do not reach between the chain and the sprocket wheels.
Maintenance Pos: 86 /Tuchel/Wartung/Simplex/Wechseln der Vulkollanleiste – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207224401890_6.doc @ 13235 Replacing the Vulkollan rubber wear tip (optional) The Vulkollan rubber wear tip is a component of the debris collector unit. The debris collector is part of the optional equipment.
Maintenance Pos: 88 /Tuchel/Wartung/Simplex/Wechseln des Spritzschutztuches – Simplex @ 2\mod_1207227186281_6.doc @ 13248 Replacing the splash guard (option) 1. Park the host vehicle and the sweeper securely. Refer to "Maintenance preparation", Page 51. 2. Remove all plastic caps and nuts (1).
Troubleshooting Pos: 93 /Tuchel/Störungsbehebung/Störungsbeseitigung – Simplex @ 2\mod_1208761647468_6.doc @ 15688 Troubleshooting Malfunctions that are not listed below must be remedied in every case by the relevant dealer. Malfunction Cause Remedy 1. Sweeper cylinder does not PTO shaft not switched on Switch on PTO shaft turn.
Index Index Accessories............20 Keeping the accessory equipment clean ... 15 Accessory equipment ........24 Additional equipment ......... 17 A-frame ............27, 39 Lateral adjustment ..........34 After placing out of service ........ 41 Length of front end..........26 Articulated shaft ..........27 Loading and transporting ........
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Index Storing the accessory equipment over longer Type plate ............22 periods of time ..........41 Support wheels...........43 Sweeper cylinder ..........56 Visibility ...............13 Sweeping ............35 Visual inspection..........25 Sweeping profile ..........32 Vulkollan rubber wear tip ......46, 60 Technical data ............16 Wear parts ............53 Tensioning the chain ..........59 When driving............13 Three-point linkage..........39...
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