Metalcraft SCAG GIANT-VAC TL20W-29BV Operator's Manual

Truck loader tow behind

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Congratulations on owning a Scag Giant-Vac truck loader! This manual
contains the operating instructions and safety information for your Scag Giant-
Vac truck loader. Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in
maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your truck loader performing
to maximum efficiency. The specific models that this book covers are listed
on the inside cover. Before operating your truck loader, please read all the
information enclosed.
© 2013
Scag Giant-Vac
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
TRUCK LOADER
Tow Behind
Model:
TL20W-29BV
TL20W-26CH-EFI
PART NO. 03350
PRINTED 7/2013
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 The specific models that this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your truck loader, please read all the information enclosed. © 2013 PART NO. 03350 Scag Giant-Vac PRINTED 7/2013 Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. PRINTED IN USA...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ................18 6.1 SCAG GIANT-vAC APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES..........18 NOTES ................................19 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY ......................20 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY ......................21 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY ...........................22 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY ...........................23 TRAILER ASSEMBLY ............................24 TRAILER ASSEMBLY ............................25 FUEL SYSTEM ..............................26 FUEL SYSTEM ..............................27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...........................28...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION WARNING Your Scag Giant-Vac product was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, the prolonged life For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures and maximum efficiency of your truck loader depends on in this manual may show shields, guards or plates you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment open or removed.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    Section 1 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...
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 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...
  • Page 8 Section 2 DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of 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. Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children and/or pets.
  • Page 9: Operation Considerations

    Section 2 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 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. normal conditions.
  • Page 10: Maintenance Considerations & Storage

    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 Keep hands and feet away from all other moving parts.
  • Page 11: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 484983 Molden in Fuel Tank 485122 485126 485139...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Model: Scag Giant-Vac Model TL20-26CH-EFI ................Kohler Command ECH749 Scag Giant-Vac Model TL20-29BV ..................Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Displacement: Kohler ECH749..............................747cc Briggs & Stratton ..............................896cc Type: Kohler (ECH749) ............4-Cycle, Air Cooled, Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline, OHV Briggs &...
  • Page 13 Section 3...
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch CAUTION is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to Do not attempt to operate this machine unless control the engine speed.
  • Page 15: Initial Run-In Procedures

    Section 4 Rear Support Leg (Figure 4-1). Used to support 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. prevent accidental disconnect. Connect the safety chains to the tow vehicle in WARNING criss-cross fashion to the cradle draw bar in case of...
  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    Section 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” engine condition that could result in engine damage and/or •...
  • Page 17: Hillside Operation

    Section 4 UNCOUPLING THE UNIT FROM THE TOW 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. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not Keep the truck loader's intake nozzle and discharge park the machine on an incline.
  • Page 18: After Operation

    Section 4 HOSE STORAGE Figure 4-5. Wheel Chocks Pull the tow vehicle away. AFTER OPERATION Figure 4-7. Hose Storage Pin When machine is not in operation, in storage or After the engine has cooled down, wash the entire transporting, lock the hose support boom and secure hose on the storage pin.
  • Page 19: Removing Clogged Material

    Section 4 REMOvING CLOGGED MATERIAL DANGER ROTATING FAN BLADES NEvER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE vACUUM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine, remove the spark plug wire and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if plugging has occurred.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Section 5 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness 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...
  • Page 21: Engine Oil

    Section 5 ENGINE OIL Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed trailer. 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.
  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts List

    Section 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SCAG GIANT-vAC APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Giant-Vac are not approved for use on this machine. Scag Giant-Vac approved attachments and accessories: • Roadside Package (p/n 9xxx) - Includes Wheel Chocks, Wheel Chock Storage Boxes, Cones and Cone Holder •...
  • Page 23: Notes

    Section 6 NOTES...
  • Page 24: Intake And Discharge Assembly

    Section 6 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25: Intake And Discharge Assembly

    Section 6 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 484939-03 Hose, Metal Galv. Interlock 8" Dia. x 60" 485060 Clamp, Tube 8" Dia. 452479 Elbow, Exhaust - TL20W 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 X .938 X .105 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16 462617...
  • Page 26: Impeller Assembly

    Section 6 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 20 21...
  • Page 27: Impeller Assembly

    Section 6 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 484957 Engine, 29HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard (not available through Scag Giant-Vac) 485003 Muffler, 29hp Briggs & Stratton (not shown) 485004 Exhaust Manifold, 29hp Briggs & Stratton (not shown) 485005 Wire Guard, 29hp Briggs & Stratton (not shown) 484958 Engine, 26.5hp Kohler EFI (not available through Scag Giant-Vac) 04063-32...
  • Page 28: Trailer Assembly

    Section 6 TRAILER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 29: Trailer Assembly

    Section 6 TRAILER ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 485078 Ball Hitch, 2" 485105 Pintle Hitch (optional) 04040-07 Flatwasher, 1/2-.531 x 1.062 x .095 04001-37 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 5-1/2" 04021-07 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/2-13 485064 Safety Chain, 5/16 x 36" 484849 Jack, Single Wheel Stow Away 04001-19...
  • Page 30: Fuel System

    Section 6 FUEL SYSTEM To Fuel Pump To Engine Purge Port Purge Tank 2014 TL20W Fuel System...
  • Page 31: Fuel System

    Section 6 FUEL SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 462611 Fuel Tank, TL20W 484286 Fuel Cap, Tethered 484259 Fuel Gauge Assembly, 11 (incl. #4) 484242 Seal, Fuel Gauge 482571 Bushing, 0.56 Dia. Viton 483747 Fuel Shutoff Valve w / Screen 48059-01 Clamp, Fuel Hose 1/4"...
  • Page 32: Electrical System

    Section 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GROUND (BLACK) TO ENGINE POSITIVE (RED) TO ENGINE STARTER...
  • Page 33: Electrical System

    Section 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 484990 Battery Box w / Strap 04020-02 Nut, 1/4-20 04001-06 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 0.63 Battery (not available through Scag Giant-Vac) 485043 Wire Harness, TL20W (incl. #8, 13, 15) 485041 Side Marker Light, Yellow 04011-23 Screw, #8-18 x 3/4"...
  • Page 34: Tl20W - Truck Loader Decals

    Section 6 TL20W - TRUCK LOADER DECALS 485114 485115 484983 485122 485139 485126...
  • Page 35: Tl20W - Trailer Light Wiring Diagram

    Section 6 TL20W - TRAILER LIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM SERIAL NUMBER RANGE TL20W-26CH-EFI (010A00001 to 010A00012) TOW VEHICLE TL20W-29BV (009A00001 to 009A00060) CONNECTOR TLB25-35BV (011A00001 to 011A00016) TLB25-37CH (012A00001 to 012A00008) TLB25-48KBD (013A00001 to 013A00006) R.H. TAIL LIGHT L.H. TAIL LIGHT RED W/WHITE STRIPE BLACK BLACK...
  • Page 36: Limited Warranty - Truck Loaders

    LIMITED WARRANTY - TRUCK LOADERS Any part of the Truck Loader manufactured by Scag Giant-Vac and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag Giant-Vac, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Giant-Vac Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor during the periods specified below.

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