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SECTION V
START-UP AND MACHINE OPERATION
Pre-Start-Up
The Cyclone has been safety tested and run at the factory prior to shipping. The
factory topped off the hydraulic fluid, but it should be checked just in case
something happened along the way. The fluid level should be about 2" from the
top of the tank. Overfilling will result in fluid seeping out of the hydraulic tank
cap. Inspect for major hydraulic oil leaks. Snug any loose hydraulic fittings using
two wrenches if a leak is present. Use caution not to over tighten. Make sure your
lug bolts are torqued between 85-100 ft. lbs. and the axle nut is torqued to at least
200 ft. lbs.
Start-Up
Operator must be in the seat before the electric motor will start. While you are
sitting in the seat there is a red knob on your left side, behind the blade control
joystick. Pull that red knob up and you may hear the electric motor start turning.
The battery gauge is behind the red knob and will first display the hours recorded
on the gauge. The CYCLONE SS model will have a black throttle dial on the left
side as well. This should be set to the "OFF" position while initially pulling the
red knob up. The electric motor will still turn while in this position. Then turn the
black dial clockwise until desired motor speed is achieved. Note the machine is
much slower when the dial is at a low #. This is desirable while loading or
unloading the CYCLONE SS from a trailer or while driving through a doorway or
tight space.
Operation
Even though the CYCLONE surface prep machine is very easy to drive and
operate, it is recommended that all operators familiarize themselves with this
equipment before attempting to use machine on a jobsite or removal situation. Use
the left-hand joystick to position the blade where you would like it before moving.
Move left joystick lever forward to lower blade bar assembly down. Move lever
back to raise blade bar assembly off the floor. Pushing the left-hand lever left or
right adjusts the blade pitch. Push the joystick on your right side in the direction
you want to go to get moving. You always want to start out scraping with the
blade or Tile Tooth as parallel to the floor as possible while still being able to stay
under the material being taken up. You then increase the pitch of the blade or
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