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Operating Manual Sweeper PLUS Read and follow these instructions before the initial startup. Keep for future reference. 06 759 8402...
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Introduction Dear Customer, You have decided on a quality product from the comprehensive product range of the Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH. We thank you for your confidence in us. On receipt of this sweeper, please check for any transport damage or whether parts are missing.
3.2.6 Water-spray system: .................... 3-22 Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper ............4-23 First installation onto carrier vehicle ................. 4-23 Installation of Sweeper PLUS 560 ................... 4-24 4.2.1 Three-point linkage - "front mounting" ..............4-25 4.2.2 Three-point linkage - "rear mounting" ..............4-26 4.2.3...
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Table of contents 4.3.5 Emptying the dirt hopper ..................4-35 4.3.6 Simple-sweeping mode ..................4-36 4.3.7 Lateral adjustment for simple-sweeping use ............4-37 4.3.8 Readjustment of sweeping profile ............... 4-38 Dismounting from vehicle....................4-39 4.4.1 Quick-hitch attachment system ................4-40 4.4.2 Three-point linkage ....................
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Keyword Index Basic safety instructions ......2-11 Cleaning, servicing and maintenance ..2-14 Dismounting the sweeper ......4-23 Explanations of the warnings ..... 2-17 Free sweeping ........... 4-36 Hydraulic system ........2-13 Hydraulic schematics ......... 7-60 Information for enquiries and orders .... 1-3 Maintenance ..........
A-frame or a three-point linkage. The basic version of the Sweeper PLUS 560 comes as a simple sweeping model (without dirt hopper) and is therefore suitable for cleaning large paved areas.
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC The manufacturer: Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH Holsterfeld 15 D-48499 Salzbergen Herewith declares that the following described machine: Make: Sweeper PLUS 560 Type: 1382 Machine No.: ........Is in conformity with the provisions of the following EU Directives: •...
Electro-hydr. swinging side brush 1.2.8 Approved utilisation The Sweeper PLUS 560 is a machine that can be moved by means of a hydraulic circuit and by means of the adaptation to the corresponding carrier vehicle. Its purpose is the cleaning of paved/ hard covered surfaces with normal level of dirt.
General 1.2.9 Technical data sheet Technical Data PLUS 560 1.35 1.50 1.80 2.00 2.30 2.60 A = working width 1350 1500 1800 2000 2300 2600 B = total width (motor inside) 1564 1714 2014 2214 2514 2814 B = overall width (outside motor)
Safety information Safety information This chapter contains important information for the owner and the operator for safe and problem-free operation of the sweeper. Please observe all the safety instructions of this operating manual. Most accidents are caused by the simplest safety rules not being observed.
Safety information Organisational measures The operating manual: • Should always be kept at the place of use of the sweeper. • Must be freely available at all times for operator and service personnel. 2.2.1 Obligations of the owner The owner is under obligation •...
Safety information 2.2.3 Qualifications of the persons and activities carried out Only trained and instructed persons may work with/on the sweeper. The owner must clearly define the responsibilities of the persons for its operation, servicing and maintenance. A person in training may only work with/on the sweeper under the supervision of an experienced person.
Safety information Product safety 2.3.1 Safety-oriented operation of the sweeper The sweeper may only be operated by a person from the driver's position of the vehicle when there is no person within the danger area around the vehicle. For this purpose, take note of the Chapter "Safety conscious working practices", Page 2-7.
Safety information 2.3.5 Warranty and liability In principle, our "General sales and delivery conditions" apply. These have been handed to the operator at the latest with the signing of the contract. Guarantee and liability claims for personal injury and damage to property are excluded when derived from one or more of the following causes: •...
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Safety information • Ensure that the following values are not exceeded when coupling the sweeper to the front of the vehicle: The permissible overall weight of the vehicle, The permissible axle loads of the vehicle, The permissible support load at the point of coupling of the vehicle, ...
Safety information • There are squashcrushing and shear-action points on moving parts of the sweeper operated by external-forces (e.g. hydraulics) • You must only activate external-force operated parts of the sweeper when there is no person present in the hazard area of the sweeper. •...
Safety information that are automatically regulated, that require a floating or pressure loaded position due to their function. • Before working on the hydraulic system: lower the sweeper, secure raised movable parts of the sweeper against unintended lowering, ...
Safety information 2.4.4 Cleaning, servicing and maintenance • Carry out the defined works for cleaning, servicing and maintenance at the proper times. • Secure the vehicle and sweeper against inadvertent starting or rolling before the sweeper is cleaned, serviced or maintained. •...
Safety information Actvity-related safety instructions and important information The operating manual contains activity-related safety instructions and important information. The purpose of signal words and symbols is to make activity-related instructions and important safety information visible at a glance. Activity-related safety instructions: •...
Safety information Warnings and instruction notes The following instructions are affixed to the sweeper: • Warning instructions indicate danger points on the sweeper and warning of dangers that can occur in a particular situation or in connection with certain behaviour. •...
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Safety information Order number and explanation Warning instructions 40000340 Read and observe the operating manual and safety instructions before using the sweeper. 40000342 When lowering the vehicle, keep at a sufficient distance! • Instruct persons and animals to leave the hazard area.
Product description Product description This chapter contains: • Comprehensive information on the construction of the sweeper. • The names of the individual components. If possible, read this chapter in the immediate vicinity of the sweeper. This is the best way to familiarize yourself with the sweeper. Overview –...
Pendicular compensation ensures level balance in operation, even on rough, uneven ground. • With the aid of the mechanical or (optionally hydraulic) slant adjustment it is possible to swing the Sweeper PLUS 560 20° to the right or the left. Add-on parts • Water-spray system: For dust binding with 100 or 200 litre water tank and 12 V (24 V) glanded pump.
Optionally also 250 x 80 mm. Fig. 3.3 3.2.3 Lateral adjustment The lateral adjustment occurs via a double-acting hydraulic cylinder or mechanical lever. The Sweeper PLUS 560 can thus be slewed 20° to the left or right. Fig. 3.4 3-21...
Product description 3.2.4 Support wheel 3rd support wheel for an equalised guidance over the ground, height adjustable. Fig. 3.5 3.2.5 Road traffic equipment Road traffic equipment with 12 or 24 volts. Warning flags with holders and/or side- marker lights with LED illumination. Fig.
2-4. First installation onto carrier vehicle • In the first installation of the Sweeper PLUS 560 with water spray system or lighting equipment, it is necessary to install the switch box in a suitable position inside the carrier vehicle.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper Installation of Sweeper PLUS 560 WARNING Danger of crushing or impact of persons can occur if persons are present between vehicle and sweeper during coupling and uncoupling. Instruct persons to leave the danger area between the vehicle and the sweeper before moving in front of the sweeper.
• Check three-point hitch for contamination and clean if necessary. • Move carrier vehicle up to 300 mm distance to the Sweeper PLUS 560 • Insert pin diameter (1) or (2) according to the trailer load category of the vehicle manufacturer and secure with spring cotter pin (3).
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.2.2 Three-point linkage - "rear mounting" • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Undertake work on the sweeper only with engine switched off and after depressurising the hydraulics. Remove ignition key, secure carrier vehicle against inadvertent starting up or rolling.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.2.3 A-frame • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Undertake work on the sweeper only with engine switched off and after depressurising the hydraulics. Remove ignition key, secure carrier vehicle against inadvertent starting up or rolling. •...
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.2.4 Wheel loader attachment system • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Undertake work on the sweeper only with motor switched off and depressurised hydraulics. Pull out ignition key, secure carrier vehicle against inadvertent starting up and rolling. •...
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.2.5 Fork-arm attachment • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Check fork-arm attachment and fork arms for contamination and clean if necessary. • The distance between the forks must be set before approaching it to the carrier vehicle.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper Operation • First read chapter 4.2 and attach Sweeper PLUS 560. 4.3.1 Transport • Observe the safety instructions from Chap. 2.3. ➔ Carry out transport only with empty dirt hopper. Fig. 4.9 • Close the shut-off valve to the side brush hydraulic motor (Fig.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.3.2 Start-up • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • In case of sweeping without dirt hopper,move the two parking stand legs (Fig. 4.12) upwards and secure with the positioning bolt. • Maximum driving or sweeping speed is 6 km/h.
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Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper Position of the sweeper when in use in front of the carrier vehicle • Lower sweeper until the two or three guide rollers (4) make contact with the ground. • The attachment device must be vertical to the ground.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.3.3 Set / adjust side brush • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. ➔ Take the actual weight of the side brush itself into account when adjusting. • The cantilever arm (1) lies on the pin (2) when the sweeper is 3-6 cm above the ground.
This depends on the type of carrier vehicle and its equipment. The adjustment of the main brush of the Sweeper PLUS 560 with a 3-way flow control valve and feed-back control is achieved at the set-screw (1) of the flow control valve (2).
When emptying the dirt hopper this filling height flap moves upwards or downwards from the filling region. • Raise the Sweeper PLUS 560. Fig. 4.23 ➔ While emptying, no person must be under the sweeper.
• The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. In the simple-sweeping mode, the Sweeper PLUS 560 can be operated for simple sweeping, without having to dismount the dirt hopper. For this purpose, just open the dirt hopper and secure it in position by using the shut-off valve.
• The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. In the application for simple sweeping by Sweeper PLUS 560, or in the simple- sweeping mode, a lateral adjustment to the edge of the road should be introduced (sweeping angle / swept material pushed to the left or right).
Readjustment of sweeping profile • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. During operation of the Sweeper PLUS 560 there should be a swept profile of a = 6 - 10 cm (i.e. when raising the sweeper the width of the cleaned surface should be 6 - 10 cm).
• Danger of accident. Ensure safe positioning of the Sweeper PLUS 560. ➔ If the Sweeper PLUS 560 is not to be used straight away, after removal from carrier vehicle, please take note of chapter "Storage" (Section 4.5)! • Lower sweeper until the guide rollers make contact with the ground.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.4.1 Quick-hitch attachment system • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Release the hydraulic lock (4) of the attachment unit by activating the corresponding control lever inside the carrier vehicle. • Release the mechanical lock (4) of the attachment unit by removing the corresponding safety pins.
Coupling and uncoupling the sweeper 4.4.3 Fork-arm attachment • The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Move safety bracket downwards (in reverse sequence from that as described for attachment in Chapter 4.2.3). • The lever latches into the hole (Click);...
➔ Be careful of the actual weight of the main brush itself when moving it. Fig. 4.36 Sweeper PLUS 560 without dirt hopper • In case of simple sweeping sweeper move out the parking stand legs (3) towards the ground and secure with pins.
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Fig. 4.39 • Danger of accident. Hydraulic hoses and electrical cables on the ground can cause risk of tripping. Place these over the sweeper PLUS 560. • Close hydraulic plug connectors with dust cap. •...
Hydraulic system Hydraulic system The hydraulic system consists of the following assemblies: • Two single-acting hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic system is ready for operation when the hydraulic system of the sweeper is coupled with the hydraulic system of the carrier vehicle. Hydraulic hoses Danger of infection for persons can occur when hydraulic oil WARNING...
Hydraulic system Pull the parking brake of the vehicle into the “on” position.. Switch engine of vehicle off and remove ignition key. Move all the operating levers of the working hydraulics of the vehicle several times in both directions. → The hydraulic system is now depressurised.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Cleaning, servicing and maintenance When carrying out cleaning, servicing and maintenance, observe the instructions of the Chapters: • "Obligations of the user", on pages 2-8, • "Qualifications of the persons", on page 2-9, • "Fundamental safety instructions", from pages 2-11, •...
Replacing wearing parts • Maintenance, repair and replacement works on the Sweeper PLUS 560 must only be carried out after switching off the hydraulic drive and uncoupling the hydraulic connections. Secure the carrier vehicle against inadvertent starting, rolling or lowering.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance 6.2.1 Replacing brush rings The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. • Raise the sweeper (approx. 200 mm) and open dirt hopper. ➔ Secure sweeper and carrier vehicle against inadvertent starting, rolling or lowering. • Close shut-off valve (1) for the emptying- cylinder (Fig.
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Cleaning, servicing and maintenance • Set adjustment-lever system (2) on both sides to the uppermost position. • Raise sweeper frame (6) until the brush shaft is completely free (be careful with the hydraulic hoses!). ➔ Damage can occur in the event of hooking or crushing hydraulic hoses.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance 6.2.2 Replacing disc brush for the side-brushes Replacement work on the Sweeper PLUS 560 must only be carried out after switching off the hydraulic drive and uncoupling the hydraulic connections. Secure carrier vehicle against inadvertent starting or rolling.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance 6.2.3 Replacing PU strip The safety regulations from chapter 4.2 apply. ➔ Renew PU strip only when sweeper is attached to carrier vehicle and raised. ➔ The dirt hopper must be empty and completely open. • Do not enter or work under the raised sweeper.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Cleaning of water-spray system The safety regulations from chapter 2.1 apply. ➔ You will find the water filter on the inward suction hose (4) inside the water tank (1). • Unscrew the water tank cap (2). •...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Lubrication - Overview • Lubricate all bearings and lubricating points according to the lubrication plan. • Remove dirt from the lubrication nipples. • Use environmentally friendly biodegradable oil and greases where lubricants can enter into any animal feed or the ground. Find out more at your specialist for agricultural machinery.
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Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Fig. 6.12 6-54...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Faults: Causes and remedies Fault Cause Remedy • • Check connections 1. Sweeping shaft does Incorrect hydraulic connections not rotate • • Too little pressure or Consult specialised workshop volume flow • • Consult specialised workshop Defective hydraulic motor •...
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Cleaning, servicing and maintenance WARNING Danger of infection for persons can occur when hydraulic oil escapes under high pressure and enters the body. • Only an expert workshop may carry out work on the hydraulic system. • Depressurise the hydraulic system before starting work on the hydraulic system.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance 6.6.1 Marking of hydraulic hose lines The marking on the valve (Fig. 6.13) provides the following information: (1) Mark of the manufacturer of the hydraulic hose line (A1HF) (2) Manufacture date of the hydraulic hose line (04 / 02 = year / month = Feb.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance • The period of use of 6 years is exceeded. The period of use is calculated from the date of manufacture of the hydraulic hose line plus 6 years. Example (Fig. 6.13): The date of manufacture of hydraulic hose line is indicated on the valve, for example, (07/10 = year / month = October 2007).
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Bolt torques Thread Spanner gap Torque [Nm] A=Ø [mm] depending on the bolt / nut quality classification 10.9 12.9 M 8x1 M 10 16 (17) M 10x1 M 12 18 (19) M 12x1.5 M 14 M 14x1.5 M 16 M 16x1.5 M 18...
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Drive Shaft & Hydraulic Motor 1,50m Part No. Description 80002-0003 Roller Shaft Plus ø560 10002558 Retaining plate 40002573 Lowering screw M10x45 10002559 Shaft guidance bearing side 10002561 Pull-off bolts 40000133 Spring ring A16 40000122 Hex nut M16 40000064 Flat washer A21 40000062 Compression spring ø...
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Drive Shaft & Hydraulic Motor 1,80m Part No. Description 80002-0005 Roller Shaft Plus ø560 10002558 Retaining plate 40002573 Lowering screw M10x45 10002559 Shaft guidance bearing side 10002561 Pull-off bolts 40000133 Spring ring A16 40000122 Hex nut M16 40000064 Flat washer A21 40000062 Compression spring ø...
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Drive Shaft & Hydraulic Motor 2,30m Part No. Description 80002-0007 Roller Shaft Plus ø560 10002558 Retaining plate 40002573 Lowering screw M10x45 10002559 Shaft guidance bearing side 10002561 Pull-off bolts 40000133 Spring ring A16 40000122 Hex nut M16 40000064 Flat washer A21 40000062 Compression spring ø...
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Side Brush - Left Hand Part No. Description 10003061 Support arm Left 10002576 Lever 40000089 Countersunk screw M8x65 40000028 Hex nut M8 40000041 Flat washer A10,5 40000049 Spring ring A10 40000106 Hex screw M10x35 10002578 Stop pin 40000064 Flat washer A21 40000088 Folding plug ø4,5x32...
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Side Brush - Left Hand Part No. Description 10009060 Swivel arm 10002577 Bearing bolts 40000051 Flat washer shape R ø 11/34x3 40000049 Spring ring A10 40000050 Hex screw M10x25 40000090 Rubber buffer ø 50x 45 Form E 40000106 Hex screw M10x35 40000026 Hex nut M10 40000091...
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Side Brush – Right Hand Part No. Description 10002585 Mounting 10002576 Lever 40000089 Countersunk screw M8x65 40000028 Hex nut M8 40000041 Flat washer A10,5 40000049 Spring ring A10...
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Side Brush – Right Hand Part No. Description 40000106 Hex screw M10x35 10002578 Stop pin 40000088 Folding plug ø4,5x32 40000064 Flat washer A21 10009060 Swivel arm 10002577 Bearing bolts 40000051 Flat washer shape R ø 11/34x3 40000049 Spring ring A10 40000050 Hex screw M10x25 40000090...
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Hydraulic Bin Emptying System Part No. Description 10003746 Upper link Hydr. Emptying 10003747 Lower link hydr. Emptying 10003748 Pivot point bolts 40000144 Clamping pin ø 6x40 10007937 Upper link bolts 40000144 Clamping pin ø 6x40 40000740 Split Pin Ø4,5x40 10002545 Bolt 40000029 Securing chain PVC...
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Manual Bin Emptying System Part No. Description 10002551 Manual Emptying Assembly drawing 10003749 Upper link mechanical emptying 10003751 Lower link bar 10003750 Lower link sleeve 10008015 Spacer sleeve 40001330 Hex screw M8x16 40000032 Flat washer A8,4 40000042 Flat washer A13 40000331 Hex screw M12x120 40000044...
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Angle adjusting hydraulic cylinder Part No. Description 10002547 Hydraulic cylinder 10002548 Threaded joint 40000134 Threaded pin M6x10 40000054 Grease nipples straight M6 40000055 Grease nipple cap M6 40001672 Sapwood bolts ø16x60/70 40000088 Folding plug ø4,5x32 Mounting hydr. Control unit side adjustment Plus 590 10015596...
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Inclined iron model Plus Part No. Description 10002681 Inclined iron 2 Plus 10002680 Inclined iron 1 Plus 40001339 Hex screw M8x30 40000028 Hex nut M8 New version 10013122 Tilting adjustable model replaces the 10002565 Part No. Description 10013120 Adjustable inclined 10013121 Eye Bolt M16x70 40003133...
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Third Support wheel ø200x50 Part No. Description 10001448 Support wheel carrier 40000187 Pin ø20x110 40000088 Folding plug ø4,5x32 10003023 Support wheel inner tube 10003024 Support wheel bolts 40000652 Blanking Cap Sq 50x50x4 40000036 Swivel castor Wheel Standard Duty 200x50 40000050 Hex screw M10x25 40000041 Flat washer A10,5...
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Water Tank with holder 100L Part No. Description 40003014 Water tank pre-assembled 12V without lighting 40003015 Water tank pre-assembled 24V without lighting 40003016 Water tank pre-assembled 12V with lighting 40003017 Water tank pre-assembled 24V with lighting Part No. Description 40001247 Water tank 100 liters 40000170 Flat washer A6,4...
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Water tank with holder 200L 12v Part No. Description 40003002 Water tank pre-assembled 12V without lighting 40003003 Water tank pre-assembled 24V without lighting 40003004 Water tank pre-assembled 12V with lighting 40003005 Water tank pre-assembled 24V with lighting Part No. Description 10002571 Water tank holder 200L 40000203...
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