Key Maintenance Procedures; Cleaning The Suction Fan And Screen - Scarab MERLIN Operating And Basic Maintenance Instructions

It is vital that the water system is drained totally if the air temperature is expected to fall to 0°C or below.
In frosty weather leave the hopper slightly raised with the rear and side door partially open.
The foregoing are general recommendations only. Requirements vary from territory to territory and depend on vehicle usage/operating
conditions. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST DEALER.

Cleaning the suction fan and screen

Failure to comply with the following could result in serious injury.
Before working on the machine position it on firm, level ground and apply handbrake.
The fan is an extremely heavy rotating mass. never attempt to slow or stop its rotation by using the hands or by inserting any item into the
fan chamber, even at low speeds.
1. Turn engine OFF. Remove Ignition key. Use a suitable
platform to enabling you to reach the area above the
rear door.
2. With the fan stationary, remove the outer and inner
inspection covers from the hopper to expose the fan.
3. Using the special scraper, thoroughly clean all parts of
the fan. A steam-cleaner or high-pressure water from
a remote source will greatly assist in cleaning severely
contaminated fans.
4. Refit the inspection covers and open the rear door
screen and close the rear door.
Never work under a raised rear door unless the prop is in the deployed position.
Loose particles from the cleaning process can be ejected via the hopper cover when the fan is restarted, ensure that all personnel are clear
before restarting.
5. Start engine. Select sweep mode. Fan ON.
6. With the rear door shut, direct additional water on to the screen below the fan inlet cone, from an open side-access flap, until only clean
water is expelled from the fan casing.
Part No. SCAZ038022 2.4.1
Operating Instructions - Unidrive Truckmounted Road Sweeper

KEY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

. Lower the screen. Wash the screen using steam or high-pressure water. Raise the
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PLEASE PAY
PARTICULAR
ATTENTION TO INNER
CURVE OF BLADE AND
ALSO THE CENTRE OF
THE UNIT WHERE
DIRT ACCUMULATES
AROUND THE HUB
AREA
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