Scarab Merlin Series Abbreviated Operating Instructions

Merlin and Magnum Hydrostatic Sweepers - Abbreviated Operating Instructions
Main panel
Sweep mode
Option*
Brush speed
Left suction
Left
side brush
Left
work light
Engine speed -
Right water
Left
additional water*
Wide sweep
water
Auxiliary panel
Forward
Cruise control (Sweep Mode only)
Neutral
Suction fan
Reverse
On Right Hand Drive Vehicles
Lever Right, side brush(es) OUT.
Lever Left, side brush(es) IN.
Reversed On Left Hand Drive
On machines fitted with variable extend and
retraction, move the lever momentarily in the
desired direction to 'nudge' the brush(es).
Nozzle Tilt Functions
High pressure
Pull lever back and hold to OPEN. Release to
water pump *
CLOSE.
Variable Tilt:-Pull lever back to 'nudge'
DOWN from the LOCKED OPEN position.
Nozzle tilt
Favourite
setting
L2
Major on-screen information
*=Options
Option*
Wide sweep brush
Hydrostatic
drive
Right suction
Right
Manual drive
side brush
Right
work light
Suction fan
ON
Engine speed +
Suction fan
boost
Right water
Right
additional water*
*=Options
L1
Suction fan boost
Multifunction lever
Press and hold down the Safety Interlock and the
OFF
appropriate control switch.
For safety reasons, only operate the
Remote Control switches from outside the
vehicle, with a good view of the sweeper
Side Side
ON
and its surroundings.
brush brush
Before closing the rear door, ensure
adequate clearance and rubber seal
cleanliness.
Nozzle
tilt
Sweep mode/hydrostatic drive
Engine running and air tanks full.
and warning symbols
Vehicle stopped and in Neutral gear. Hand brake ON. (L1) Neutral. (L2) OFF.
1.
Clutch de-pressed. Sweep Mode switch ON (Main Panel). Engine speed will change to default
2.
rpm. The
If the
Hopper not Hydraulic oil
down level low
clutch. Drive the vehicle slightly forward and repeat steps 1 and 2.
Engage top gear, slowly release clutch.
3.
Select required sweeping equipment (Main Panel). Fan ON. (L2) ON.
4.
Select Forward (L1).
Water tank Hydraulic oil 5.
level low high temp
Handbrake OFF. Slowly press accelerator to required speed.
6.
When required to travel faster, pressing the accelerator further will increase vehicle to
Maximum Hydrostatic drive speed.
To reverse, select REVERSE (L1), and press the throttle.
H-P water pump Service 7.
reminder
Vehicle movement is controlled, by means of the accelerator and brake pedal, similar to a
vehicle fitted with automatic transmission.
All sweeping gear is stopped and raised automatically when REVERSE is selected. Sweeping
equipment will re-engage, when forward is selected.
H-P water pump Active fault
no water present
Never press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.
Remote control
Cruise control (only in Sweep Mode)
With vehicle at the desired speed, select Cruise Control. Can be over-ridden by the
1.
accelerator pedal, and is cancelled by using the foot brake or by pressing the switch.
When sweeping with a full load or up-hill, engine rpm may need to be increased.
Reverting to normal drive mode
Vehicle stopped, Hand brake ON. Neutral (L1), and (L2) OFF. Fan OFF.
1.
Clutch de-pressed. Vehicle Neutral engaged. Press the Sweep Mode switch. The
2.
will change to the
If the
clutch. Drive the vehicle slightly forward and repeat steps 1 and 2.
Clutch released. The vehicle can now be driven conventionally using the gearbox.
3.
Central brush (wide sweep) water active
= Safety interlock
= Raise hopper
= Lower hopper
= Open door
= Close door
= Option
Hopper raise/lower and rear
door open/close warning buzzer.
Press to disable.
This document is designed as a quick reference guide, to allow the operator to drive the
vehicle in Normal or Hydrostatic Mode and operate the basic controls. It does not constitute
the full operating instructions.
symbol will change to the on the LCD screen.
symbol flashes and a buzzer sound's, press the Sweep Mode switch and release the
on the LCD screen.
symbol flashes and a buzzer sound's, press the Sweep Mode switch and release the
Brush active
Water active
Nozzle tilt indicator
Work light ON
Suction nozzle active
Please refer to reverse for important health and safety advice.
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MAIN EQUIPMENT COLOUR CODES
Equipment not selected
Equipment pre-selected
Equipment operating
Water pre-selected
Equipment + water pre-selected
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