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Engine

• 4045 John Deere/3054 Caterpiller/Cummins B3.3 P

• Temperature Gauge, Oil Pressure Gauge, Volt Meter, Hour Meter, Tachometer, Governor, and Hand Throttle

• High Temperature and Low Oil Pressure Automatic Shut Down

• 12 Volt Electrical System

• 40 Amp Alternator

• 40 Gallon Fuel Tank

• Heavy Duty Battery

Blower Housing

• Replaceable Blower Housing

• #7 & #10 Thick Steel

• 1/4” Thick Steel One Piece Replaceable Liner

• Blower is Rated at 22,000 C.F.M.

Impeller

• 30” Diameter

• 3/8” AR-400F Material (Brinell Hardness Exceeding 400)

• 6 Blades and 2 Gussets per Blade

• Impeller is Statically and Dynamically Balanced

DIMENSIONS

This machine is approximately 134" in overall length, 86" wide outside, and has an overall height of 116".  The height, from the ground to the center of the blower housing, is approximately 52".  The height, from the ground to the top of the blower housing, is approximately 72".  The total weight of the machine is approximately 4000#.

 

TRAILER

The main frame is constructed of 4" of 5.4# channel and sheet steel material is 130" in overall length and 79" in overall width.  The trailer has 2 semi-elliptical leaf springs with a 3,500# capacity each.  Trailer type axles have a minimum of a 3” diameter.  It is equipped with two steel disc type wheels with Timken tapered roller bearings.  The tires are 7:00-15, 8 ply, tubeless type highway tread.  The pintle-hook trailer tongue has an adjustable height with manual adjustment from 16" to 32".  Also furnished is a Power Parking Jack with a swiveling caster wheel.  The trailer has two safety chains of 3/8” proof coil and is at least 36" long with chain hooks.

 

POWER UNIT

The diesel engine is a 4-cylinder 4045D John Deere motor(4045 John Deere/3054 Caterpiller/Cummins B3.3 P). The power unit is mounted on an adjustable structural steel base.  The engine has a 12-volt electrical system with a starter and 60-amp alternator.  A heavy-duty battery is included.  The power unit includes a dry air-cleaner, 40-gallon fuel tank, and muffler.  The engine controls consist of a start and stop switch, a temperature gauge (automatic, high temperature shutdown), an oil pressure gauge (automatic low-pressure shutdown), and throttle control.  All controls are panel mounted.  The power unit has a P.T.O. with a 10" Twin Disc clutch.  The blower unit is driven from the P.T.O. with one 4/5 V common, back belt.  The common, back belt is specially reinforced to absorb shock and eliminate the possibility of damage to the clutch or engine.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY
The impeller is statically and dynamically balanced and has an approved blower capacity that is no less than 22,000 cubic feet per minute.  The blower housing is constructed of #7 and #10 gauge material with a One Piece 1/4" plate, full wrap-around, replaceable, abrasive-resistant liner, and a structural angle base.  Housing has the following minimum dimensions: 47" high, 45" long, 15" wide, 19" intake opening, and a 14" x 16" exhaust opening.  The fan assembly consists of six blades of 3/8" AR400F steel with a Brinell hardness exceeding 400.  The fan is electrically welded to a heavy fabricated steel rotor. The blades have no less than a 30" diameter and a 12 -1/2” width. The fan is statically and dynamically balance and has an approved blower capacity that is not less than 22,000.00 cubic feet per minute. The fan assembly is mounted on a 2-3/16" diameter shaft running on two, large, sealed, self-aligning, pillow block bearings.

 

EXHAUST ASSEMBLY

Consists of a discharge elbow of no less than #10 gauge material for the sides, bottom, and top.  The inside liner is fabricated from 3/16" material for longer wear. Connected to the discharge elbow is a horizontal duct of no less than #12 gauge material.  The discharge opening is a 16" round exhaust duct.  The horizontal duct is connected to the discharge elbow with bolts to form a rigid unit, but can be easily disassembled if necessary.  The exhaust assembly is mounted to a pivoting turntable base for oscillating, swivel, and horizontal movement.  The exhaust assembly also pivots vertically.  The provisions for horizontal and vertical movement provide self-alignment between the discharge end of the horizontal duct and the leaf container.  The exhaust assembly is counter-balanced so no external or internal support is required during any phase of operation.  With the help of a 1.5"x10" cylinder mounted to the turntable and exhaust tube, the operator is able to stand on the ground for easy alignment of the horizontal exhaust tube and leaf container.  The exhaust tube rests on a support T-bar stand during transport to and from the work site.

UTILITY HOSE
The utility hose has a 16" diameter for maximum suction efficiency and is no less than 10 ft. long.  The hose is wire-wound, rubber with special, abrasive-resistant lining, and weighs 85.5 lbs.  For easy operating of the utility hose, an electric over-hydraulic pump activates a hydraulic cylinder of at least 2" x 16" and connects to a tubular boom assembly.  The operator’s hand assembly has the “THUMB-TOUCH” control switch that raises or lowers the utility hand hose during the operation of the leaf loader.  An engine “kill” button is also located on the operator’s handle.

PAINT
Subassemblies are primed during assembly.  The finished machine is painted with an industrial coating.  The Cities, Townships, and Villages are invited to inspect and run the machine before is goes to final paint.

LIGHTING
Trailer is equipped with standard Stop, Turn, and Parking Lights with a Round Six pole trailer connector. Trailer has reflector at all four corners.

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