Summary of Contents for Factory Catry Cat 48 Series
- Page 1 ACTORY Operator and Parts Manual 48 Rider Sweeper R.P.S. Corporation Phone: 1-800-634-4060 P.O. Box 368 Fax: 1-866-901-3335 Racine, Wisconsin 53401 www.factorycat.com...
- Page 2 48 RIDER SWEEPER THE TOMCAT 48 RIDER SWEEPER IS THE TOUGHEST COMPACT RIDER SWEEPER AVALIABLE, WITH STEEL CONSTRUCTION SO IT WILL BE WORKING YEARS FROM NOW, EVEN IN ABUSIVE ENVIORMENTS. DEBDRIS ON THE FLOOR LIKE WOOD CHIPS, CARPETING LINT, POPCORN, LEAVES, METAL PIECES, BROKEN GLASS, SAND, FINE CONCRETE DUST, AND TALCUM POWDER ARE PICKED UP IN A SINGLE PASS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
THIS OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT PART OF THE UNIT AND SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES. THIS OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL COVERS ALL THE DFACTORY CAT 48 SERIES RIDER SWEEPERS. YOU MAY FIND DESCRIPTIONS AND FEATURES THAT ARE NOT ON YOUR PARTICULAR MODEL. THE INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION WERE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. -
Page 4: Machine Delivery Form
R.P.S. CORPORATION P.O. BOX 368 RACINE, WI 53401 PHONE: 800-450-9824 FAX 866-632-6961 WWW.FACTORYCAT.COM MACHINE DELVERY FORM DEALER:________________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:_________________ LOCATION (CITY, STATE):_________________________________________ INSTALL DATE:____________________ CUSTOMER:_____________________________________________________ HOUR METER:____________________ CONTACT:______________________________________________________ INSTALLED BY:___________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________ CITY:_______________________STATE_______ZIP______________________ PHONE:_______________________ FAX:__________________________ TOMCAT MODEL NUMBER:_______________________________________ OPTIONS: 1.______________________________________ 4.______________________________________ 2.______________________________________ 5.______________________________________ 3.______________________________________... -
Page 5: Machine Specifications
MODEL BODY CONSTRUCTION/DIMENSIONS CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION: 3/16" STEEL REAR WHEELS: (2) 15" X 4" FRONT WHEEL: 10" X 3" SIZE (L X W X H): 64 X 37 X 50 WEIGHT (WITHOUT BATTERIES): 850 LBS. WEIGHT (WITH BATTERIES): 1,312 LBS SWEEPING SYSTEM SWEEPING METHOD: DIRECT THROW MAIN BROOM DIAMETER:... -
Page 6: Common Wear Parts
COMMON WEAR PARTS ITEM MODEL 48 WE RECOMMEND YOU USE OUR BROOMS. THEY ARE MADE FOR YOUR MACHINE. OUR BRAND OF BROOMS HAS A PRECISION PLASTIC CORE THAT IS CAREFULLY BALANCED AND HAS MACHINED INSERT MAIN BROOM POINTS SO THE BROOM FITS TIGHTLY ON THE MACHINE'S HUBS. -
Page 7: Safey Messages
SAFETY MESSAGES YOUR SAFETY, AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IS VERY IMPORTANT, AND OPERATING THIS UNIT SAFELY IS AN IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY. TO HELP YOU MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT SAFETY, WE HAVE PROVIDED OPERATING PROCEDURES AND OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE MANUAL. THIS INFORMATION INFORMS YOU OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS THAT COULD HURT YOU OR OTHERS. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
!! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!! : ALWAYS USE THE CHARGER PROVIDED WARNING WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. SHOCK, BURNS BY THE MAUFACTURER TO CHARGE THE MACHINE. OR ELECTROCUTION CAN RESULT. ALWAYS DISCON- IT IS AN AUTOMATIC CHARGER, SPECIFICALLY NECT THE BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE. DESIGNED TO CHARGE AT THE APPROPRIATE RATE. -
Page 9: Machine Features And Controls
MACHINE CONTROLS AND FEATURES (FIGURE 1.) (FIGURE 2.) (FIGURE 4.) (FIGURE 3.) (FIGURE 7.) (FIGURE 6.) (FIGURE 5.) PAGE 7... - Page 10 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS SEE FIG. (1-7) ON PAGE 7 FIURE 1. KEEPS HOPPER IN PLACE. 1. HOPPER LATCH: 2. ACCESS PANEL LATCH: GIVES YOU QUICK ACCESS TO MAIN BROOM. STEERS MACHINE. 3. FRONT WHEEL: 4. HEADLIGHT: HELPS YOU SEE IN LOW LIGHT AREAS AND TO WORN ONCOMING TRAFFIC.. 5.
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Page 11: Machine Preparation
MACHINE PREP ATTACHING SIDE BROOMS UNCREATING MACHINE CAREFULLY CHECK THE CRATE FOR ANY SIGNS OF LOWER THE SIDE BROOM LINKAGE BY PULLING DAMAGE. BATTERIES ARE IN THE UNIT. BACK ON THE LEVER AND THEN SLIDING THE LEVER ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR. (SEE FIGURE 9.) TO UNCREATE THE MACHINE, REMOVE BANDING FROM AROUND THE CRATE. -
Page 12: Machine Setup
MACHINE SETUP REPLACING MAIN BROOM 3. SLIDE THE NEW BROOM IN. WHEN YOU GET THE 1. TURN THE MACHINE OFF. USE A 9/16 INCH BRUSH ON THE DRIVER SPIN IT WITH YOUR HAND WRENCH TO REMOVE THE 3/8-16 HCS SCREW UNTIL YOU FEEL IT CATCH ON THE DRIVER AND THEN AND REMOVE THE IDLER ARM. -
Page 13: Pre-Sweeping Check List
PRE- SWEEPING CHECK LIST READ AND UNDERSTAND SAFETY INSTURCTIONS ON PAGE 5 AND 6 BEFOR OPERATING THIS MACHINE CHECK BATTERY CONDITION ON BATTERY CLEAN THE FILTER BY PRESSING THE CONDITION METER. MAKE SURE BATTERIES ARE SHAKER SWITCH FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. FULLY CHARGED BEFORE USING. -
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION ONE PASS SWEEPING OPERATING HINTS TURN MACHINE ON WITH THE KEYSWITCH. TURN ON THE FILTER BEATER FOR ABOUT 1. OBSERVE THE SPEED OF THE MACHINE AND SECONDS TO CLEAR THE FILTER. ADJUST TO THE DESIRED RATE. TO INCREASE THE SPEED, DEPRESS THE FOOTPEDAL MORE. -
Page 15: Charging Batteries
BATTERY CHARGING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE CAUTION: INTENDED FOR THE 24V CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHARGER WITH THIS MACHINE. 4. CHECK THE WATER LEVEL IN EACH BATTERY. CHARGER DO NOT CHARGE THE MACHINE UNLESS THE WATER IS SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THE PLATES. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MONTHLY DAILY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEAN THE FILTER WITH THE SHAKER SWITCH FOR LUBRICATE FRONT CASTERS WITH A WATERPROOF 20 SECONDS. GREASE. REMOVE AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE HOPPER CHECK MACHINE FOR VACUUM LEAKS AND AND RINCE OUT IF NECESSARY. LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS CHARGE THE MACHINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN TO ALLOW THE BATTERIES TO VENTILATE PROPERLY. -
Page 17: Preventative Maintenance Records
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RECORDS USE THIS FORM TO MAKE COPIES FOR YOUR INTERNAL RECORDS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKED NOTE CHECK BROOM FOR DEBRIS _____________ ___________________________________ SHAKE FILTER WITH SWITCH _____________ ___________________________________ EMPTY HOPPER _____________ ___________________________________ CHECK BROOM FIBER LENGTH _____________ ___________________________________ CHECK SIDE BROOM ADJUSTMENT _____________ ___________________________________ CHECK FLOOR SEALS... - Page 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING SOLUTION CAUSE PROBLEM CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER FAULTY KEY SWITCH NO POWER, NOTHING OPERATES SEE CHARGING BATTERIES BATTERIES NEED CHARGING REPLACE BATTERY FAULTY BATTERY TIGHTEN LOOSE CABLE LOOSE BATTERY CABLE WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR AUTO RESET MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT PUT BRUSH DECK DOWN MAIN BROOM IS NOT DOWN...
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Page 19: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM POOR DUST CONTROL FILTER CLOGGED TURN ON FILTER BEATER HOPPER NOT CLOSED TIGHTLY ADJUST SCREW ON HOPPER CLAMP TO TIGHTEN SEAL HOPPER GASKET FAULTY CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER HOPPER FULL REMOVE DEBRIS FAULTY VACCUM FAN CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER BATTERY CHARGE IS LOW CHARGE BATTERIES OVER NIGHT...
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