MBRPTL140HA ITEM NUMBERS: BRPTL140H, BRPTL160B MANUAL SERIAL TAG HERE Owner’s Manual Truck Loader Vac: This machine is intended for vacuuming leaves, clippings, and other similar sized organic material from the ground into a truck or trailer. WARNING READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using truck loader vac. All operators of this equipment must read and completely understand all safety information, operating instructions, maintenance and storage instructions.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ......................................……. Warning Label Locations ...................................…….. Assembly Instructions…………………………………............ Machine Component Identification……………………….. Operation Instructions ........................................…… Maintenance and Storage..................................…….. Troubleshooting ...................................……...........….. Specifications .....................….................................….
Important Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing your Brave Truck Loader Vac! About Your Truck Loader Vac: This truck loader vac is a machine designed for vacuuming leaves, clippings, and other similar sized organic material from the ground into a truck or trailer. Do not feed sand, metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other nonbotanical objects and debris into the machine. Owner/Operator/Renter Training Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual.
Important Safety Rules WARNING READ OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the truck loader. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. Improper use or maintenance of the truck loader can result in serious injury or death from fire/explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning, lacerations, entanglement or burns.
Important Safety Rules Know how to operate • Review safety rules. Before use of this truck loader vac, review all “Important Safety Rules.” • Know how to operate. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the truck loader vac quickly if needed. • • • • • • • Getting Ready Flying debris. Clear area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that could become caught in moving machine parts and ejected as a projectile.
Important Safety Rules • • • • • • • • • • • • • • cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust. Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running truck loader vac, and never operate near sources of sparks or flames. Hot muffler. Never touch hot muffler or hot exhaust manifold. Exhaust and engine parts can be very hot and will burn you. Never operate engine with grass, leaves or other combustible materials near the muffler Slopes.
• Important Safety Rules Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the truck loader vac and will void the warranty Personal protective equipment • Hearing protection. The use of ear plugs, or other hearing protection device is recommended for those in close proximity to the truck loader vac while it is operating. • Eye protection.
Important Safety Rules • Gasoline storage. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed container away from children.
Warning Label Locations Reference # Decal Sheet Set 4 7 Part # ZUBRPTL140H ZUBRPTL160B 1100-074 12133 Description Decal Sheet Set – BRPTL140H Honda Model Decal Sheet Set – BRPTL160B Briggs Model Sheet Sets Include: Ref. 1 – BravePro Branding Decal for Discharge Chute Ref. 2 – Made in USA Ref. 3 – Warning, Objects Hazard Ref. 5 – Do Not Open Ref. 6 – Brave Pro Branding Decal for Hose Cover Ref. 8 – Warning, Read Owner’s Manual Ref. 9 – Danger, Secure Before Transport Ref.
Assembly Instructions I.) Unpack Your truck loader vac is shipped fully assembled except for a few components: Exhaust Chute, Nozzle, Floating Collar, Hose Support Collar, Hose Support Boom, Hose Clamps, and Misc. Hardware.
Assembly Instructions Intake Hose Assembly 1.) On one end of the hose, slide on the floating collar (#12387) and attach the nozzle (12386) using the bridge clamp (#12406). Securely fasten the clamp. 2.) On the other end of the hose, slide the support collar over the hose and attached the safety flange (#12389) to the hose using the bridge clamp (#12406) Exhaust Chute Assembly 3.) Attach exhaust chute (#12398) to the top of the loader housing and secure with 8 bolts, washer and nuts. 4.
Operation Instructions Pre-start Check List & Procedures CAUTION: Add engine crankcase oil. A new engine is shipped without oil. You must add the correct amount of oil to engine crankcase or engine will be damaged beyond repair. Before starting the engine, you will want to make sure you have completed the following: 1. Checking Controls 2. Checking/Adding Oil 3. Filling Truck Loader Vac Gasoline Tank 4. Inspecting Fuel System for Leaks 5. Wearing Personal Protection 6. Ensuring unit is securely mounted 7.
Operation Instructions Fill truck loader vac gasoline tank Check the gasoline level in the truck loader vac fuel tank. If needed, fill tank with fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container, after first reading the warnings and instructions below. - Do NOT fill the gas tank to the top. Gasoline may spill when operating on a slope. - Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1” of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
Operation Instructions 3) Wear long pants to protect legs from sparks, hot engine and flying debris. 4) Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing when starting or operating the truck loader vac or any mechanical device. Loose or dangling apparel, jewelry or hair can become entangled in moving parts. Ensuring unit is securely mounted Never operate unit free standing. Unit needs to be mounted securely to truck or trailer before use.
Operation Instructions Vacuuming Operation & Safety • When operating, engine should run at full RPM • Using a sweeping motion, point hose inlet towards debris and sweep back and forth to remove debris. Keep hand, feet and body parts away from hose inlet, discharge chute and any moving parts. Keep hose straight and avoid sharp bends in hose during use. This will prevent clogs. Keep nozzle close to debris while using a sweeping motion, but do not bury or block the air flow of the nozzle.
Operation Instructions 6. If clog is present in discharge chute, carefully remove chute. Note this is heavy, please use caution removing. Wear gloves, clear debris clogging chute. 7. Once clog is cleared, reassemble and reconnect the spark plug wire and battery cables if applicable to resume operation. CAUTION: Caution should be used when clearing the clogged debris. Always wear gloves. Sharp edges on the impeller or objects maybe be present.
Operation Instructions • • • transfer gas to the truck loader vac’s tank. Use a portable container made of metal or conductive plastic. This is preferred because it dissipates static charge to ground more readily. Never fill a portable gas container while it is sitting inside a vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed. ALWAYS place container on the ground to be filled. Keep nozzle in contact with container while filling. Do not use a nozzle lockopen device.
Operation Instructions spark plug, in order to ensure the truck loader vac cannot be started in a storage location or by untrained persons or children. Start truck loader vac every 4 weeks The truck loader vac should be started regularly. At least every four weeks, start the engine and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes. Monthly exercising of the truck loader vac will dry out any moisture that has accumulated, lubricate cylinders, and clean out old gas in the carburetor.
Operation Instructions WARNING ALWAYS shut off the engine, make sure the engine is cool, and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the truck loader vac. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced before using. Hose Care The hose is a replaceable wear item and care should be given to ensure a long hose life To maintain and increase the life of your hose, rotate hose and reposition nozzle and collar periodically. Avoid wearing one side by rotating during use.
Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Perform regular maintenance Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the truck loader vac in safe working condition. Follow safety rules Read and follow these safety rules whenever you will be servicing the truck loader vac: • • • • • Turn off truck loader vac.
Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Schedule Component Engine Oil Fuel Filter Spark Plug Air Filter Element Hose Mount Safety Switch Hose & Hose Bands Clean Engine of Debris Evacuate System Impeller All fasteners Maintenance Required Check/Fill/Change Oil Replace Check condition & gap Clean or replace Check to make certain it’s in working order Check Condition & Tighten Bands Blow off, clean all debris from engine Clean out blower housing and hose Refer to Engine Operator Manual Inspect Impeller
Troubleshooting WARNING Turn OFF machine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete STOP. Disconnect the spark plug wire before proceeding with any repairs, maintenance, unclogging, refueling. Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start 1. No Fuel 2. Low quality/deteriorated, old gasoline. 3. Spark plug cap is not connected securely 4. Dirty fuel passageways 5. Low engine oil 1. Add fuel 2. Use fresh unleaded gasoline. 3. Connect spark plug cap properly 4.
Specifications Model: Engine: Mounting Fuel Type Engine: Fuel Capacity Engine: Oil Capacity Loader Vac Total Weight Maximum Operating Slope Dimensions H x W x L CFM Intake Hose Discharge Starter Impeller Shredding Diameter Engine Shaft Connection Replaceable Housing Liner Battery (Elec Models Only) BRPTL140H Honda GX390 Skid Mount Gas 6.9 qt. 1.16 qt. 244 lbs. 25 Degrees 47” x 22” x 26” 3,500 8” x 10’ Clear Urethane 5.75” x 5.
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Exploded Parts View BRPTL140H - Honda Model Debris Loader Description BRPTL160B - Briggs Model Debris Loader Item QTY Part # Item QTY Part # 1 1 BR12386 Hose Nozzle w/Handle 1 1 BR12467 Description Hose Nozzle w/Handle 2 1 BR12387 Floating Handle 2 1 BR12469 Floating Handle 3 1 BR12388 Support Collar 3 1 BR12471 Support Collar 4 1 *12411 Support Chain - 26 Links 4 1 *12411 Support Chain - 26 Links 5 1 BR12389 Hose Ring Flange 5 1 BR12454 Hose Ring Flange 6 1
Exploded Parts View 41 25 *11905 Nut, 5/16-18 Nylon Lock 48 14 42 46 *11535 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.25" HHCS 3 11151 Nut, 1/4-20 Nylon Lock 50 3 *12435 Strain Relief Metal Cable Clamp 51 4 12447 Bolt, 7/16-14 x 1-1/2" HHCS 1 *12422 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4.00" HHCS 47 1 12417 Replaceable Wear Liner 52 1 12478 Muffler Heat Shield 48 14 *11535 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.25" HHCS 54 4 12448 Washer, 7/16 Split Lock 51 1 *12422 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4.
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