Towed SweeperThe NCF primarily uses the towed sweeper (fig.14-35). Its size and easy maintenance give it anadvantage over the street sweeper. Its disadvantage isthat it requires a prime mover and windrows the debristo one side or the other only and does not pick it up.Street SweeperThe Navy also uses different types and makes ofstreet sweepers, the most common being theself-propelled type. The self-propelled street sweeper(fig. 14-36) is used mainly to remove loose debris fromthe surface of streets, roads, parking areas, taxiways, andairport runways.Operational procedures to adhere to when operatinga street sweeper are as follows:. During sweeper operations, you should planahead and select routes where water is available torefill the water tank of the sweeper. This effort savestime and the expense of having to travel long distancesto refill.. The sweeper is equipped with a prime mover,controls,basic machine for steering, sweeping, and waterspraying, as well as for picking up, containing, anddisposing of debris.l When refueling a street sweeper, make sure theengine is turned off and see that metal-to-metal contactis maintained with the fuel tank and fuel nozzle.l Keep personnel away from the brushes andscrubbers of the sweeper during operation. Always stop operations when adjusting,cleaning, and lubricating the equipment.. Keep hands clear of drive chains.. Park the sweeper on level ground with the handbrake applied.. Except in emergencies, do not turn the steeringwheel sharply when the machine is in motion. Thesweeper is highly responsive to small movements of thesteering wheel.Magnetic SweeperThe magnetic street sweeper is used primarily topick up metal debris magnetically, such as iron and steeland devices for controlling movement of thescrap, from traffic areas. The John Deere tractor modelFigure 14-36.—Street sweeper.14-31
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