GVM-VAC GVM8000 Bedienungsanleitung
Belt Driven Leaf Collector
Owner's Manual
Safety Manual
Pre-Operating Manual
Operating Manual
Maintenance Manual
Service Manual
Parts Catalog
Belt Driven Leaf Collector
GVM8000
GVM8000
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October 2013 edition
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IMPROPER USE OF ANY MACHINE CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
STUDY AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING OR
REPAIRING UNIT
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE
OR REPAIR
THE LEAF COLLECTOR WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS
MANUAL
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE
INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THIS UNIT, PLEASE CALL
GVM-Vac FOR ASSISTANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR
OR OPERATE THE UNIT.
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LEAF COLLECTOR AND SHOULD
BE KEPT WITH THE UNIT WHEN IT IS SOLD.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintain-
ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
DO NOT RIDE, SIT OR STAND ON UNIT
DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT FOR RIDERS IN ANY
WAY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR
If the decal above is missing or damaged call GVM-Vac immediately and we will send you a replacement
free of charge. Never operate a unit with damaged or missing safety decals.
GVM-Vac’s leaf collectors are NEVER to be used to accomodate riders. If your unit has been modi-
ed to accomdate riders, remove these modications immediately as this can result in serious injury
or death.
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Thank you and Congratulations on your puchase of your GVM-Vac Leaf Collector. Your GVM-
Vac leaf collector has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount
of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. Take comfort in the fact the GVM-Vac has
been manufacturing municipal products since 1910 and takes pride in our product's quality and our
customer service.
Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual, as well as the engine manual, in its entirety be-
fore operating, maintaining, servicing or repairing your leaf collector. Please thoroughly review and
follow all the safety procedures located in this manual.
Whenever you need replacement parts, service information or any question regarding your GVM-
Vac product please feel free to contact us at 800-632-7989 or www.GVM-Vacco.com.
Please record the following information for future reference:
THANK YOU
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Vin No:
Engine Serial No.:
Date of Purchase:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintaining or repair-
ing the leaf vacuum.
Contents
1.0 GENERAL SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbol Denitions ....................................................................................................................10
1.2 Do’s and Do Not’s:.................................................................................................................................11
1.3 Training:.................................................................................................................................................13
1.4 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................................14
1.5 VIN And Serial Number Locations........................................................................................................16
2.0 PRE-OPERATING SECTION
2.1 Instrument and Controls: .......................................................................................................................18
2.2 Safe Operations:.....................................................................................................................................20
2.3 Preparation For Operation......................................................................................................................22
2.4 Pre-Transport Checks.............................................................................................................................23
2.5 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing ........................................................................................25
2.6 Work Site Preparation ............................................................................................................................26
3.0 OPERATING SECTION
3.1 Starting Engine.......................................................................................................................................28
3.2 Engaging the PTO..................................................................................................................................30
3.3 Fluid Drive Coupler (if equipped) .........................................................................................................32
3.4 Vacuuming Leaves .................................................................................................................................33
4.0 MAINTENANCE SECTION
4.1 Maintence Overview:.............................................................................................................................35
4.2 Maintenance and Lubrication ...............................................................................................................36
4.3 Lubrication:............................................................................................................................................37
4.4 Preventative Maintenance......................................................................................................................40
4.5 Torque Values ........................................................................................................................................44
5.0 SERVICE SECTION
5.1 Engine Electrical Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................................................48
5.2 Auto Mfg. Clutch Adjustment - 2008 and after .....................................................................................49
5.3 Hydraulic Boom Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................................50
5.4 Impeller Installation and Removal.........................................................................................................51
5.4 Impeller Installation and Removal, continued.......................................................................................52
5.5 Belt Adjustment and Replacement Guide ..............................................................................................53
5.6 Flange Bearing Installation and Removal..............................................................................................54
5.7 Impeller Installation and Removal.........................................................................................................55
5.8 Replacing the Blower Housing Liners...................................................................................................56
5.8 Replacing the Blower Housing Liners; continued,................................................................................57
5.10 WIRING DIAGRAMS
5.10.1 Engine Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................................59
5.10.2 Engine Main Harness - Enlarged ......................................................................................................60
5.10.3 Auxillary Engine Harness - Enlarged................................................................................................61
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5.10.4 Engine Wiring Harness Descriptions..................................................................................................... 62
5.10.4 Engine Wiring Harness Descriptions, continued ................................................................................... 63
5.10.5 Engine Rocker Switch Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................... 64
5.10.5 Main Circuit Board ................................................................................................................................ 65
5.10.6 Main Circuit Board Plug Diagrams ....................................................................................................... 66
5.10.7 Trailer Plug Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................. 67
5.10.8 Trailer Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 68
5.10.9 Brake Wiring Harness ........................................................................................................................... 69
5.10.10 Boom Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................... 70
5.10.11 Remote Throttle / Clutch Wiring Harness ........................................................................................... 71
6.0 ENGINE GROUP
6-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.1 Instrument Panel Group ............................................................................................................................. 74
6.2 Air Cleaner Group....................................................................................................................................... 75
6.3 Strobe Light Parts Group ............................................................................................................................ 76
6.4 Sheet Metal Group ...................................................................................................................................... 77
6.5 Engine Mount Group .................................................................................................................................. 78
6.6 Mufer (Exhaust) Assembly....................................................................................................................... 79
6.7 Radiator Assembly Group........................................................................................................................... 80
6.8 Engine Senders / Switch Group ................................................................................................................. 81
6.9 Battery Group.............................................................................................................................................. 82
6.10 Engine Miscelleous Parts Group............................................................................................................... 83
6.11 Remote Clutch / Throttle Circuit Board Assembly ................................................................................... 84
6.12 Remote Clutch and Remote Throttle Assembly........................................................................................ 85
6.13 Chaffe Eliminator Assembly, hinged ........................................................................................................ 86
7.0 CLUTCH GROUP
7-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 87
7.1 AutoHD PTO Clutch Group........................................................................................................................ 88
7.2 AutoHD PTO Assembly Group .................................................................................................................. 89
7.3 AutoHD PTO Linkage Group ..................................................................................................................... 90
7.4 Clutch Assist Group .................................................................................................................................... 91
7.5 Kraft Fluid Drive Group (Optional)............................................................................................................ 92
7.6 Kraft Fluid Drive Installation (Optional).................................................................................................... 93
7.7 Kraft Fluid Drive Breakdown (Optional) ................................................................................................... 94
7.8 Kraft Fluid Drive Common Parts (Optional).............................................................................................. 95
8.0 BLOWER HOUSING GROUP
8-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 96
8.1 Blower Housing Group............................................................................................................................... 97
8.2 Blower Housing Face Group - LCT600...................................................................................................... 98
8.3 Belt Drive Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 99
8.4 Pedestal Group.......................................................................................................................................... 100
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8.5 Exhaust Duct Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 101
9.0 TRAILER GROUP
9-0 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 102
9.1 Trailer Bed Group ....................................................................................................................................... 103
9.2 Fuel Tank Group ......................................................................................................................................... 104
9.3 Tongue Group ............................................................................................................................................. 105
9.4 Hydraulic Parking Jack - OPTIONAL........................................................................................................ 106
9.5 Axle Hub Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 107
9.6 Brake Assembly .......................................................................................................................................... 108
10.0 TRAILER GROUP
10-0 ................................................................................................................................................................... 109
10.1 Boom Group.............................................................................................................................................. 110
10.2 Intake Hose Group .................................................................................................................................... 111
10.3 M3219 Hydraulic Boom Pump................................................................................................................. 112
10.4 Curb Nozzle Assembly- OPTIONAL ....................................................................................................... 113
MULTI-AXIS BOOM SECTION
(OPTIONAL)
11-0 ................................................................................................................................................................... 114
11.1 (2 or 3X) Hydraulic Tank - Valve Body Group......................................................................................... 115
11.2 (2 Axis) Boom Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 116
11.3 Hinged Boom Frame Assembly ................................................................................................................ 117
INDEX
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 119
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ing the leaf vacuum.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
1.0 GENERAL SAFETY
1.0
GENERAL
SAFETY
Contents
1.0 GENERAL SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbol Denitions .............................................................................................................. 10
1.2 Do’s and Do Not’s:........................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Training:........................................................................................................................................... 13
1.4 Safety Decals ................................................................................................................................ 14
1.5 VIN And Serial Number Locations.................................................................................................. 16
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintain-
ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
DO NOT RIDE, SIT OR STAND ON UNIT
DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT FOR RIDERS IN ANY
WAY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR
If the decal above is missing or damaged call GVM-Vac immediately and we will send you a replacement
free of charge. Never operate a unit with damaged or missing safety decals.
GVM-Vac’s leaf collectors are NEVER to be used to accomodate riders. If your unit has been modi-
ed to accomdate riders, remove these modications immediately as this can result in serious injury
or death.
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SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. At-
tention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in
conjuction with other symbols or pictographs.
Read and understand this entire manual before operating, maintain-
ing or repairing the leaf vacuum.
Disregarding this safety warning WILL result in serious equipment
damage, injury or possible death.
Disregarding this safety warning CAN result in serious equipment
damage, injury or possible death.
Disregarding this safety warning MAY result in minor or moderate
injury or property damage.
1.1 Safety Symbol Denitions
This manual provides the owners/operator with procedures for safe opera-
tion, maintenance and repair of your leaf collector. As with any machine,
there are hazards associated with their operation. For this reason safety is
emphasized throughout this manual. To highlight specic safety information
the following safety denitions are provided to assist the reader.
The purpose of safety symbols are to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your care-
ful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substi-
tutues for proper accident prevention measures.
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