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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 ................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...
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.
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...
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 •...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 •...
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...
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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