1-16 American-Lincoln
91 WS
TO DRIVE MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT
Use these instructions to drive the machine for transport to the sweeping site.
WARNING
Be careful when operating the machine on a ramp or incline. Always move slowly on a ramp. Do not turn this
machine on a ramp. Do not stop and leave this machine on a ramp.
1. Push the Forward/Reverse control Handle forward to start machine moving.
2. Vary your hand pressure on the control handle to obtain the desired travel speed.
TO SWEEP WITH MACHINE
Follow these steps to sweep with the machine.
WARNING
Machines can ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use with or near flammables such as: gasoline, grain
dust, solvents and thinners.
1. Lower the side broom.
2. Move the main broom lever to the sweep position.
3. Vary your hand pressure on the forward reverse control handle to obtain desired travel speed.
4. Empty the hopper when full. The sweeper will start to leave debris on the floor when the hopper fills to
capacity.
TO EMPTY HOPPER
Empty the hopper when full. The sweeper may begin to leave a trail of debris while sweeping when the hopper is
full. Use the hopper dump handle to empty the hopper. The hopper may be removed for cleaning. Do not attempt
to remove the hopper when full. Empty the hopper before removing. Follow these instructions to dump the
hopper.
WARNING
To prevent possible back injury. Do not attempt to dump the hopper if it is too heavy to be lifted by one person. Get
help if needed. Know how to lift safely. Use your legs to do the work while keeping your back straight in an upright
position. Do not bend over and use your back to lift heavy objects.
1. Drive to dump site and position machine on hard level surface. Turn key switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Open the hinged top cover.
3. Disengage the filter manifold latch located on the filter shaker assembly. Apply light down pressure on the
corner of the shaker assembly to ease removal of the latches.
4. Lift the hinged shaker assembly away from the hopper.
5. Swing the hopper dump handle to the dump position.
6. Lift the hopper dump handle to empty the hopper.
7. Use the hopper dump handle to return the hopper to the sweep position.
8. Swing the hopper dump handle to the stowed position.
9. Lower the hinged shaker assembly and engage the filter manifold latch. Apply slight down pressure on the
corner of the shaker assembly to ease engagement.
10. Close the hinged top cover.
TO STOP SWEEPER
1. Allow the directional control handle to return to the center (neutral) position.
2. Use the side broom lift handle to raise the side broom. Pull out and down to lock the side broom in the
raised position.
3. Use the main broom lever to raise the main broom. Move the main broom lever back to the “UP” position and
move the lever into the slot provided to hold the main broom in the “UP” position.
4. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.
5. Perform the post operation checklist.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
