`SWING-AWAY-HITCH MOUNT` TRUCK LOADER - Scag Giant-Vac
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1. INC here in after called Giant Vac warrants each new Giant Vac to the original retail purchaser of the new Giant Vac equipment to be free from manufacturing defects in normal service for a period of one 1 year This warranty does not apply to engines tires or other parts that are purchased and warranted by their manufacturer Items such as hoses and blades are not warranted as these are considered expendable items This warranty does not include equipment failures due to normal wear Any obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at an authorized servicing Giant Vac dealer or at a point designated by us of such parts as appear to us to have been defective defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued We shall not be liable for transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty does not apply to a Giant Vac upon which repairs or alterations have been made by others except with our prior written approval We shall not be liable for consequential damages or contingent liabilities for the fitness of any Giant Vac for any particular purpose We make no other express implied or statutory warranty nor is anyone authorized to make any in our behalf Giant Vac Inc P O Box 195 South Windham CT 06266 Phone 860 423 7741 Fax 860 423 2654 PARTS LIST de 7395 A CONNECT TO EYEBOLT ON FRAME O2. 1 2 hex bolt 5 16 nut Intake nozzle 8 Intake nozzle 10 Boom chain Upper boom support Lower boom support 1 2 nut 1 2 lockwasher 1 2 x 1 hex bolt Discharge stack 1 2 x 4 1 2 hex bolt 1 2 flatwasher Discharge elbow 7 squeeze ring 7 x 30 metal discharge hose SBIPH 11BIPHM 16KHM 16BVGHM PARTS LIST 5785 REF PART NO NO 33 31624 34 31627 35 27261 36 27262 37 27436 38 27264 39 31454 40 31630 41 31489 42 31122 43 23195 44 31625 45 31624 46 31140 70863 71027 39058 31612 31562 31633 31634 39066 39067 39068 39080 31002 31003 31004 27265 27311 DESCRIPTION 3 8 x 7 1 2 turnbuckle Upper body support chain Standard swing arm vehicle side Standard swing arm unit side X long swing arm vehicle side X long swing arm unit side Swing arm bushing Swing arm pivot pin 5 8 flatwasher 1 2 x 1 1 4 hex bolt Swing arm locking bracket 5 8 11 handle nut 3 8 x 7 1 27 turnbuckle Boom chain secondary safety Chain for x long swing arm Optional long swing arm only ITEMS NOT SHOWN Housing liner w hardware 16hp only Discharge elbow liner w hardware Battery Battery holddown 12 x 1 2 sheet metal screw Battery cable positive Battery cable ground 8 HP B amp S Industrial Plus engine 11HP B amp S Industrial Plus engine 16HP Kohler OHC engine 16HP B amp S Vanguard engine 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 hex b
3. are under their own manufacturer s warranty 2 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING l Regard your Giant Vac as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who will operate this unit 2 Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Giant Vac 3 Be sure you know how to stop the engine ata MOMENT S NOTICE 4 Instruct children to keep away from the area of operation at all times PREPARATION l Before starting operation clear the entire work area of all debris that could catch on or be thrown by the Truck Loader 2 Unless there is very good artificial light use only during daylight 3 Fill gasoline driven machines outdoors Avoid spilling gasoline and DO NOT fill the engine while it is running or while you are smoking 4 Be certain the intake hose boom is properly adjusted according to the instructions found in an earlier section of this manual OPERATION l Never insert any body part or other foreign object in any opening while the machine is running 2 CAUTION When transporting the truck loader do NOT exceed 30 M P H High speed driving and poor road conditions can cause damage to the truck loader and the tow vehicle Make sure the hose and boom are secured before towing your truck loader 3 Do not operate with guards or component parts removed from unit 4 Before making any adjustments or repairs stop engine and remove spark plug wire 5 While in operation keep all parts of body
4. installed 13 NEVER allow a person to ride sit or stand on the Truck Loader NEVER allow a person to ride sit or stand on the towing vehicle other than in the driver s cab of the towing vehicle 14 sure that the driver of the towing vehicle has the operator of the Truck Loader in full view at all times Also when operating the Truck Loader instruct the operator to stay to the side of the machine never in front or behind MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Follow implicitly the engine manufacturer s recommendations for maintenance and storage 2 Never adjust the Truck Loader or change attachments until the engine has been turned off and the spark plug wire has been disconnected 3 If carburetor adjustment is necessary stand to one side and keep feet and hands in the clear while making adjustments 4 Keep engine free from accumulations of grass leaves or excessive grease An accumulation of these combustible materials may result in a fire 5 Store gasoline in a safe and approved container in a cool dry place 6 Keep the Truck Loader and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from playing and or tampering with them 7 Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any closed area where heating or heat appliances or open pilot lights are present unless the fuel is completely drained from the power equipment and the fuel containers GIANT VAC WARRANTY GIANT VAC
5. R OTHER SECURE PART OF VEHICLE INSTALL HEAVY DUTY EYEBOLT ONTO FRAME OF DEBRIS BOX N EN Sen ae ee E L N 9 00 e gt B OPTIONAL LONG SWING ARM ONLY PALA KO INSTALLATION OF TRANSPORT SUPPORT CHAINS ONTO TRANSPORT VEHICLE PARTS LIST 5785 REF NO KK gt 00 NNN PART NO 10148 10149 10150 21543 21533 21523 31020 20199 20200 20201 31487 31480 31100 31628 31629 31817 20202 20203 31461 31406 20204 20205 31578 31626 31436 34015 34016 34006 34007 40120 40109 31623 31141 31004 20149 20150 31140 40122 40130 31022 31078 31093 24612 31021 31043 24613 34047 34089 DESCRIPTION Motor base amp housing Motor base amp housing Motor base amp housing Impeller Impeller Impeller 7 16 20 x 2 impeller bolt washers amp key Intake flange 8 Intake flange 8 Intake flange 10 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolt amp lock washer Safety cutoff switch 3 16 pop rivet Safety switch wiring harness Safety switch wiring harness Safety switch wiring harness Intake flange safety cover 8 Intake flange safety cover 10 1 2 x 2 1 2 hex bolt 1 2 lock nut Quick release hose adaptor 8 Quick release hose adaptor 10 5 16 fender washer 5 16 plastic knob nut 5 16 lock nut 8 hose clamp 10 hose clamp 8 x 10 intake hose 10 x 10 intake hose 8 support band 10 support band 5 16 x 2 1 2 hex bolt 5 16 x 3
6. THE GIANT VAC SWING AWA Y HITCH MOUNT TRUCK LOADER MODELS 8BIPHM 11BIPHM 16KHM 16BVGHM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATOR S MANUAL Congratulations You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today If properly cared for your Giant Vac Hitch Mount Truck Loader will provide years of dependable service Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment As you unpack your Giant Vac truck loader you will find the following 1 Carton containing power unit with impeller 1 Carton containing hitch swing arm assembly complete intake and discharge assemblies hardware kit and manuals Inspect parts for any damage that may have occurred in shipping If any are found save the packing boxes and IMMEDIATELY notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine as they are responsible for the damage and are the only ones to make any adjustments Before leaving our plant all parts are inspected to ensure proper fit thus you will have little difficulty in assembling your Giant Vac if you follow these steps CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm As an owner of off road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and or as an employer you also may have an obligation under the Ca
7. alling 5 16 fender washer 12 and 5 16 plastic knob nut 13 onto each adapter stud Install 5 16 locknut 14 onto each stud tightening snugly against knob nut to prevent loosening and or loss of knob nut and subsequent disconnection of hose adapter 4 Attach intake hose 16 to hose adapter using one hose clamp 715 Assemble hose support band 17 around intake hose approximately 3 feet from free end of hose using 5 16 hex head bolt 18 with two nuts 19 locked together Now attach intake nozzle 20 to loose end of intake hose using the remaining hose clamp 5 Install discharge stack 27 on top of blower housing outlet and fasten with two 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 hex bolts 28 four 4 flat washers 29 lockwashers 25 and nuts 24 Note Make certain boom support bracket on discharge stack flat piece with hole in center extending from side of discharge stack is aligned above boom support pin on top of blower housing At this point install turnbuckle 33 onto unit by first sliding 1 2 x 4 1 2 bolt with one flatwasher down through hole in the discharge stack mounting bracket located under boom support bracket Slide eye end of turnbuckle onto bolt then slide bolt down through mounting bracket on power unit securing with second flatwasher lockwasher and nut 6 Install discharge elbow 30 on top of stack using two 1 2 x 4 1 2 hex bolts 28 four flat washers 29 two lockwashers 25 and n
8. aut Tighten further by taking in turnbuckle This is done by rotating center portion of turnbuckle in appropriate direction until chain is as tight as possible 3 Remove boom chain and swivel boom to side of truck bed and secure with a rope or hardware It is recommended disconnecting intake hose assembly from power unit via hose adapter and fastening hose assembly to debris box with two or three transport mounting brackets not included Or place intake hose over engine frame and secure with bungee cord or similar tie down to hold hose and nozzle during transport 4 Optional Long Swing Arm Only Fasten hook end of Secondary safety turnbuckle 45 to vehicle See notes on fastening to vehicle in Step 2 Hook one end of Secondary safety chain 46 to eyebolt end of turnbuckle Feed other end of chain through eye on end of swing arm Pull taut then fasten S hook to upper section of chain Tighten securely by taking in turnbuckle WHEN TRANSPORTING THE TRUCK LOADER DO NOT EXCEED 30 M P H HIGH SPEED DRIVING AND POOR ROAD CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK LOADER AND THE PICK UP TRUCK DEBRIS BOXES IMPORTANT The Giant Vac Hitch Mount Truck Loader is designed to be used in conjunction with a truck that has a leaf receiver box installed NEVER run or operate your Giant Vac Truck Loader unless it is completely connected to a receiver box and the discharge hose is installed Following are a few suggestions for constructing a leaf debris b
9. away from intake and discharge sections 6 When operating machine keep people and pets a safe distance away Ta Before starting be certain to check the engine s OIL AND GASOLINE See engine manufacturer s Service Manual NEVER check the engine while engine is running or while you are smoking Check only when engine is cold 8 NOTE Before starting engine be certain unit is completely assembled 8 amp 11 HP UNITS Make sure red switch on engine casing is switched to on position Slide throttle control to the uppermost position When engine is cold you may have to initially choke engine The choke lever is located above throttle control Pull recoil rope slowly until you feel compression then pull fast and steady Do not let recoil rope snap back by itself This may damage the or recoil assembly After engine starts move throttle lever down to about halfway 16 HP UNITS Put acid in the battery and make sure the battery is charged Attach both battery cables Slide throttle control to the uppermost position When engine is cold you may have to initially choke engine The choke lever is located above throttle control Next turn key past run position to start After the engine starts release key it will automatically spring back to run position and move throttle lever down to approximately halfway 9 After the machine is running check the adjustment of the chain on the hose support This is vitally important fo
10. lifornia Occupational Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust and or other Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your workplace See California Health and Safety Code section 25249 5 Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 er seq and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 5194 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Manual No 3079066 1 2002 l Insert Hitch Swing arm assembly into pickup truck hitch receiver and secure with pin and hairpin cotter not supplied 2 Install power unit on hitch mount assembly with impeller to the rear and secure with four 4 1 2 x 1 1 4 hex head bolts Parts List Ref 42 flat washers 29 lock washers 25 and nuts 24 3 Install Intake flange 4 to power unit with 5 16 x 3 4 bolts and lockwashers 5 Flip up Intake flange safety cover 8 this should already be installed onto the intake flange by the factory and install quick attach hose adapter 11 to intake flange Important Be sure to lock hose adapter into intake flange by pushing adapter into flange as far as it will go then twisting into locking slots Also be sure that the safety switch pressure tab on the hose adapter makes positive contact with switch pushing button into switch body Otherwise unit will not operate DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY DEVICE DOING SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Secure adapter by inst
11. olt 5 16 lock washer 5 16 18 hex nut Standard swing arm ass y complete X Long swing arm ass y complete SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SBIP HM U m Neeme 11BIP HM Nee m m 16KHM e m Nee 16 e a m Nee m
12. ox To begin with it is extremely important to have an adequate screen for allowing air to escape We strongly recommend the entire top of the box be covered with screening Flattened 4 expanded metal mesh or 4 square wire makes an excellent screen The debris box is generally fabricated out of plywood and angle iron A 3 angle iron frame is first fabricated Then the sides are lined with 74 thick exterior type plywood A frame is made for the top and then covered with metal screening A door should be fabricated from angle iron and plywood with a hinge on top Do NOT use any thinner plywood as the internal pressure is apt to blow the sides out A hole slightly larger than the discharge hose diameter approx 7 1 2 8 should be cut in the rear door so that the leaf loader can discharge debris into the box Make sure that this is a tight fit Also a rubber gasket not supplied should be placed around this hole This will also help keep debris from the engine air intake of the truck loader NEVER INSERT ANY BODY PART OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECT IN ANY OPENING WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS You have received a complete engine manual with your machine Be sure to especially note the instructions on OILING ALL MACHINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED If you have any difficulties with the engine check the Yellow Pages of your phone book for the engine dealer nearest you rather than us as the engines
13. r ease of operation To make this check speed up the engine You should then be able to push the nozzle to the ground and pull it back up by using three fingers of one hand If you can not operate the nozzle accordingly the chain should be readjusted In operation you will note the boom will readily swing over a 8 foot path 10 We recommend the following for efficient use of the Truck Loader If the leaves are dry run the machine at approximately half throttle This will help reduce the amount of small particles of debris escaping through the exhaust screen When the leaves are wet or partially frozen run the machine at full throttle If the pile of leaves is high a short back and forth sweeping motion will effectively eat into the pile of leaves If the leaves are wet it is best to move into the pile with a gulping motion In this way you will pick up a quantity and then move the hose slightly away from the pile to allow the leaves to rapidly flush through 11 Never use your Giant Vac Truck Loader to pick up sand or stones Debris like this is very abrasive and can damage the impeller and blower housing 12 Truck Loader is designed to be used in conjunction with a truck that has a receiver box installed Be sure the receiver box is of adequate construction to withstand the high velocity and force of the incoming debris NEVER run or operate your Truck Loader unless it is completely connected to a receiver box and the intake hose is
14. uts 24 as described in previous step Attach flexible metal discharge hose 32 to discharge elbow using squeeze ring 31 taking care to tighten squeeze bolts evenly and securely Insert metal hose through debris box door Information concerning debris box contained further along in this manual BE SURE THAT ELBOW IS ATTACHED TO STACK AS TO DIRECT DISCHARGE INTO THE BED OF THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE 7 Assemble upper and lower boom supports 22 23 using two 2 1 2 x 1 bolts 26 lockwashers 25 and nuts 24 Slide round portion of lower boom through hole in boom support bracket and over pin on top of blower housing Attach boom chain 21 to hole in upper boom support using S hook on end of chain Feed other end of boom chain through eye in top of hose support band and attach S hook to link in upper section of chain Adjust to support nozzle approximately 12 above ground level FOR TRANSPORT l Connect safety chain on swing arm to vehicle there should be a hookup on the vehicle hitch for this to prevent unit from swinging to open position during transport 2 Extend turnbuckle on power unit Step 5 of assembly instructions by turning out either end as far as possible Fasten S hook end of upper body support chain 34 to a good strong point on the vehicle installing a heavy duty eyebolt onto the debris box would be ideal Fasten chain to hook end of turnbuckle taking up as much slack as possible to keep the chain t
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