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OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES
THROTTLE CONTROL
See Figure 2. The Throttle Control (V or W) is located on the left side console. Gas and LP equipment have a Throttle Switch (W). Diesel
versions have a Lever (V). To operate the diesel: For full throttle, grasp the lever and push up and right to the locking notch. To reduce to idle,
grasp the lever and push it up and to the left (away from the locking notch). Let the lever lower until it rests at the bottom of the slot. "Load"
(brooms and/or brushes and/or dust control operating) and "No Load" (brooms, brushes & dust control off) RPMs are the same for gas and
LP equipment. There will be a slight drop between "Load" and "No Load" RPMs with diesels. Always return the throttle switch/lever to the idle
position before turning off the key to stop the engine.
MACHINE
SWEEPER / SCRUBBER
(1 speed)
SWEEPER
(2 speed levels)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) - GAS, LP ONLY
The Check Engine Light "MIL" (T) is located on the left side console. If the light comes on, it indicates a problem with the engine. Go to the GM
Engine Service Manual, Section 7, for directions on how to diagnose the problem.
PARKING BRAKE
The Parking Brake Lever (S) is located in the left side of the driver compartment fl oor. See Figure 8. This lever, when raised to the upright position
(a), will "lock" the foot brake pedal in the down position.
FOOT BRAKE
See Figure 2. The Foot Brake Pedal (O) is located to the right of the steering column on the fl oor of the driver compartment. See Figure 9. The foot
brake on the front wheels is a mechanical system actuated by the brake pedal.
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IDLE
Gas/LP
950
Diesel
950
1st
950
Gas/LP
2nd
950
1st
950
Diesel
2nd
950
S
FIGURE 8
RPM's
"NO LOAD"
2050
2150
2050
2450
2150
2550
FIGURE 9