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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your truck loader. • ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................1 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS ..............1 1.4 SYMBOLS ..............................2 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................3 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................3 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................3 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................3 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................5...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ................20 6.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES..............20 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY ......................22 IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY........................24 IMPELLER DRIVE ASSEMBLY ........................26 TRAILER ASSEMBLY ............................28 FUEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........................30 TLB25 - TRUCK LOADER DECALS ........................32 TLB25 - TRAILER LIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM ....................33 LIMITED WARRANTY - TRUCK LOADERS................34...
Any unauthorized work done on these ACCESSORIES. components during the warranty period may void your Attachments and accessor ies manufactured by warranty. companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. See Section 6-1.
Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Spinning Fan Blades Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Pinch Point 481039S Keep Bystanders Away Read Operator's Manual...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION DANGER Your truck loader is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in...
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Section 2 6. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of 16. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), alcohol or drugs. open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. Use only approved containers. 7. Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children and/or pets.
Section 2 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 12. Before attempting to start the engine, inspect the machine, inlet hose, discharge, debris receiver box, shields and safety devices for any damage. Correct This truck loader is designed for use at highway speeds in any problems before operating.
Section 2 DANGER REAR SUPPORT DO NOT run the engine inside a building or a confined area without proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury and death. SPRING LATCH 22. Keep hands and feet away from all other moving parts.
Section 2 2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 484983 485139 485122 485126 WARNING Operation of this equipment Avoid injury from burns may create sparks that can - Shut off engine start res around dry - Allow to cool several minutes vegetation. A spark - Remove cap slowly arrestor may be required.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch CAUTION is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to Do not attempt to operate this machine unless control the engine speed.
Section 4 6. Rear Support Leg (Figure 4-1). Used to support 5. Lock the ball hitch coupler lever. Use a clevis pin the truck loader when disconnected from the tow or padlock through the locking hole in the lever to vehicle.
Section 4 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION CAUTION Tow at speeds appropriate for conditions. Reduce speeds for: • Rough Roads DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially • Winding Roads explosive or cause a “runaway”...
Section 4 4.7 UNCOUPLING THE UNIT FROM THE TOW 10. Collecting debris into piles for the machine to intercept prior to start up will save time and fuel as VEHICLE well as wear and tear on the unit. 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not 11.
Section 4 REAR SUPPORT SPRING LATCH HOSE SUPPORT BOOM Figure 4-5. Lowering the Rear Support Leg SPRING LATCH 8. Lower the rear support leg to the lowermost position and secure with the spring latch. Figure 4-6. Locking the Hose Support Boom WARNING Failure to lower the Rear Support Leg when the Truck Loader is not connected to a tow vehicle can...
Section 4 - IMPORTANT - Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water will damage the engine. Use compressed air to clean the engine if it is hot. 3. Keep the entire machine clean to inhibit serious heat damage to the engine.
Section 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check impeller drive belt tension See Section 5.5 S e e e n g i n e o p e r a t o r ' s Check engine oil level manual *Clean truck loader...
Section 5 5.2 ENGINE OIL 4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed trailer. 5. Never store the machine or fuel container where A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.
Section 5 5.5 IMPELLER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT right side of the engine an equal amount of turns. 7. Adjust to achieve 1/2" with 14 pounds of pressure. WARNING 8. Turn the two left side adjustment studs in until they contact the side of the engine block. Tighten all four jam nuts on the adjustment studs.
Section 5 5.6 IMPELLER SHAFT BEARINGS WARNING Before applying grease to the bearings, shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and allow the engine and exhaust to cool. 1. Apply grease to the two bearing carrier grease fittings located on the left side of the machine every 50 hours or weekly, whichever comes first, of operation.
Section 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 6.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. Scag Power Equipment approved attachments and accessories: • Truck Loader Light Kit (p/n 9602)
Section 6 IMPELLER DRIVE ASSEMBLY *Used on the Briggs & Stratton Model (35BV) Only...
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Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 484959 Engine, Briggs Vanguard 35BV (not available through Scag Power Equipment) 484960 Engine, Kohler Command 37CH (not available through Scag Power Equipment) 426457 Muffler Guard (Briggs BV)
Section 6 TLB25 - TRUCK LOADER DECALS 484983 485139 486246 WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not over fill 484281 485122 485126...
Section 6 TLB25 - TRAILER LIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM TOW VEHICLE CONNECTOR R.H. TAIL LIGHT L.H. TAIL LIGHT GREEN YELLOW BROWN BROWN WHITE WHITE L.H. REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT R.H. REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT L.H. FRONT SIDE R.H. FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT MARKER LIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT...
“non-commercial” warranty does not apply. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to deny and / or void the non-commercial warranty if it believes it to be in commercial use.
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