Operator's Manual

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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
Controls
3
2
1
4
Figure 6
1. Brush control
2. Deck lift control
3. Trailer lift control
4. Auxiliary control
Trailer Lift Control
Used to dump trailer box. Up position raises the box and
opens the door, down position lowers the box and closes
the door.
Deck Lift Control
Used to raise and lower primary deck. Up position raises
the deck and down position lowers the deck.
Brush Control
Used to operate rotating Finger Deck, Model 07081. Up
position starts the deck and down position stops the deck.
Auxiliary Control
Used to operate Combination Deck, Model 07082. Up
position starts the deck and down position stops the deck.
Tractor PTO
The vacuum fan on the Versa Vac will run as soon as the
PTO is engaged. The Finger and Combination Decks are
engaged by the hydraulic controls on the Versa Vac.
Note: Always engage tractor PTO gently at low engine
RPM. Sudden engagement of tractor PTO at high engine
rpm will likely cause damage to drive line components.
Tractor Hydraulics
All hydraulic machine functions are controlled by the
hydraulic valve that is located at the front of the Versa Vac.
The PTO must be running while the machine is in use. This
is what creates the continuous oil flow throughout the
machine.
Note: Never move a hydraulic lever rapidly between the up
and down positions. A hydraulic motor forced to reverse
directions instantly will likely be severely damaged. If any
part of the machine becomes plugged, or material does not
want to flow, shut machine off completely and manually
remove blockage.
Note: The hydraulic control console can be adjusted for
operator comfort by loosening the lever on frame behind
controls, adjusting control console fore or aft and
tightening lever.
Operating Tips
• Start the tractor and run it at a low RPM.
• Engage the PTO while the engine is at idle speed.
• Increase the PTO speed to 540 RPM.
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts, and
other malfunctions.
Caution
• Before starting operation, survey area to determine the
best direction to go.
• To maintain a straight line when operating, sight off an
object in the foreground.
• Always try to make a long, continuous run with a slight
overlap on the return run.