General Information 20Service Manual – SW8000To Shut Down The Diesel / Gasoline Engine1. Turn all controls to the OFF position.2. Raise the brooms.3. Place the Engine Speed Switch in IDLE and let the engine idle for 25 - 30 seconds.4. Turn the Ignition Key Switch OFF and remove the key.5. Apply the Parking Brake.To Shut Down The Propane Engine1. Turn all controls to the OFF position.2. Raise the brooms.3. Turn the service valve on PROPANE Tank OFF.4. Run the engine until all the PROPANE is dispelled from the line (the engine will stall).5. Turn the Ignition Key Switch OFF and remove the key.Note: The 4 cylinder LPG engine will continue to run for a few seconds after switching the key tooff. This is part of the proper operation of the closed loop electronic control system.6. Apply the Parking Brake.Important Machine LubricationRear Steering Yoke Bearing Assembly : Once every 150 hours attach a greasegun to the yoke bearing pivot zerk (location under operator’s seat) and pump a smallamount of grease into bearing assembly.Also every 150 hours apply light machine oil to maintain free movement of allgeneral pivot points. Example the seat adjustment track, and broom door hinges etc.Broom and hopper pivots use composite bearings; lubrication is not required.Caution! For the protection of the environment; when servicing any of the machine’s lubrication fluidsthey must be disposed of safely in accordance with your local environmental regulations(recycling). Examples of machine lubrication products: (Engine crankcase oil, Enginecrankcase oil filter, Hydraulic system oil, Hydraulic system oil filters).Engine CoolantCaution! Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.To check the engine coolant level, first unlatch and open the Oil Reservoir / Fuel Tank Cover then tilt theEngine Compartment Cover and observe the coolant level on the Coolant Recovery Tank. For Cab equippedmodels, the cab panels and left side window must be opened in order to tilt the Engine Compartment Cover.If the level is low add a mixture of half water and automotive type anti-freeze. Clean the radiator and oilcooler exteriors by washing with LOW-RESSURE water every 30 hours.
