Turbo Vac 40RH
OPERATOR’S & PARTS
TV 40
3-2017
MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing a Harper Turbo Vac.
As with all Harper products, the Harper Turbo Vac has been developed through tough design and
testing procedures to produce a machine that can be relied on. This manual gives assembly, operating, and service information for Model TV40 Turbo Vacs. Please read and understand all instructional material included with the Turbo Vac or its components before assembling and operating the
equipment.
A Turbo Vac can present hazards to an operator who follows unsafe procedures in either the
operation or maintenance of the unit. Therefore, SAFETY WARNINGS are presented at certain
locations in the text.
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MEANING: Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others.
Whenever this symbol is used, please pay very close attention to the information presented, and
make sure you fully understand. If you do not, contact your dealer or Harper Industries, Inc. for
clarication.
SAFETY WARNING!
ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION
OF THIS EQUIPMENT. WHERE THEY ARE SHOWN REMOVED IN THIS MANUAL, IT IS FOR
PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATION AND INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT UNLESS ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.
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products. We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without thereby
incurring any obligation relative to previously manufactured products.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
The Harper Turbo Vac is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials
for a period of TWELVE MONTHS from the original date of retail purchase to the
original purchaser.
Harper Industries will repair or replace, at our option, any part which our examination shows to be defective. Warranty is limited to parts, labor and ground freight
delivery of replacement parts. The user will pay freight charges for parts submitted
under this warranty.
No product or part may be returned for warranty consideration without
prior approval from Harper Industries.
This warranty does not apply to parts subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, improper or inadequate maintenance, or normal wear (including belts and broom).
Gasoline engines are not covered under this warranty. Refer to manufacturer’s
warranty for specic warranty information. Harper Industries, its agents or representatives, make or imply no other warranties.
Evaporative Emissions Control System Warranty
The evaporative emission control system is warranted for two (2) years. If any
evaporative emission-related part on your equipment is defective in material or
workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by Harper Industries Inc..
Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as: fuel tanks,
fuel lines, fuel line ttings, fuel caps, carbon canisters, canister mounting brackets, carburetor purge port connection, lters, vapor hoses, clamps, control valves,
control solenoids, electronic controls, vacuum control diaphrams, purge valves,
liquid/vapor separator and other associated components.
Date of Purchase ________ / ________ / ________
Dealer’s Name _____________________________
Dealer’s Phone _____________________________
Table of Contents
OPERATOR SECTION
To the Owner or Operator............................................
Warranty Statement......................................................
Table of Contents..........................................................
Specications................................................................
Control Identication
TV40RH
Hopper..............................................................
Broom Motor....................................................
Air Return.........................................................
Hydraulic Reservoir..........................................
Hydraulic Pump................................................
Oil Cooler..........................................................
Safety Guidelines
Gasoline............................................................
Guards & Shields..............................................
Safety Decals....................................................
Battery...............................................................
Equipment Controls..........................................
Towing..............................................................
Hydraulics.........................................................
Before Operation..............................................
During Operation..............................................
Operations
Starting Operation.............................................
Stopping Operation...........................................
Unloading..........................................................
Adjustments
Broom Height....................................................
Hopper Door Latch...........................................
Height Adjustment............................................
Belt Tension......................................................
Hose Option......................................................
Stopping Operation...........................................
Flap Adjustment................................................
Edge Brush Option...........................................
Service & Maintenance
Blower Liner......................................................
Screens............................................................
Hydraulics........................................................
Grease Location.................................................
Service Schedule..........................................................
Troubleshooting............................................................
PARTS SECTION
Table of Contents
Electrical
TV 40H Electrical Schematic............................
Blower
Air Return.........................................................
Fan & Liner.......................................................
Blower Housing................................................
Broom
Hydraulic Res. Valve and Drive........................
Broom Wheels..................................................
Broom...............................................................
Finger Reel.......................................................
Hopper
Hopper & Return Screen..................................
Hopper Door & Latch........................................
Door Seal Assembly.........................................
Frame and Decals
Frame...............................................................
TV 40 Decals....................................................
Optional Equipment
Remote Hose Option - TV 40...........................
Edge Brush Option - TV 40..............................
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Serial Number Machine ________________________
Serial Number Engine _________________________
RECORDS
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Specications
Control Identication
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HOPPER
HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR
BROOM MOTOR
AIR RETURN
OIL COOLER
HYDRAULIC
PUMP
Hopper* – The hopper stores up to 4 yards of
material.
Broom Motor* – The broom motor turns the
broom clock-wise, throwing material forward
and upward into the air stream.
Air Return* – Allows air to be put into the
‘recirculating’ effect which is common feature
among all Turbo Vacs.
Hydraulic Reservoir – The hydraulic reservoir on a TV40RH has a 20 gallon capacity.
Hydraulic Pump – The hydraulic pump on
the TV40RH is directly attached to the tractor
PTO.
Blower Housing* – Surrounds the fan and is
covered on the inside by a plastic liner.
Dump Cable* – Releases the hopper door.
Oil Cooler – The oil cooler prevents the
hydraulic oil from over-heating. Always keep
the ns free of debris.
Debris Flap* – Helps to keep vacuum
concentrated to the ground and to direct the
material from the broom into the suction.
Broom (optional)* – Assists material from
the turf into the suction of the blower.
Jack Stand* – Supports the front of the Turbo Vac when it is not connected to a tractor.
During operation, the jack stand must be up,
with the wheel removed and in the transport
location.
* Denotes common features of both the TV40RE and TV40RH
DEBRIS
FLAP
BLOWER
HOUSING
JACK
STAND
BROOM
DUMP
CABLE
(TO TOW VEHICLE)
Safety Features Minimal dust generated, quiet operation - 90 dB
Blower Drive Hydraulic motor powered by PTO pump
Blower Fan 25” diameter abrasion resistant steel with replaceable poly-liner
1 1/2” shaft with self-aligned bearings
Blower Discharge Access plate for inspection and easy liner replacement
Airow Re-circulated air system
Brush Drive Hydraulic motor direct drive
Engine PTO, gearbox pump
Hydraulics PTO driven
Hydraulic Oil Crown AW 46; ISO 46 Hydraulic Oil
See service schedule
Main Frame 11 gauge welded and reinforced steel tubing
Bearings Greaseable bearing and sealed bearings
Hopper Capacity 4 cubic yards
Wheels/Tires 4-bolt wheels, 18 5 x 9.5 tires
Controls Blower & brush controls on machine
Sweeper 52” single sweeping head that follows the terrain with side mount-
ed gauge wheels,rises to transport position, and lowers to oper-
ating position by handle located on the side; Brush and Rubber
Fingers
Options Curb brush and remote hose attachments.
Discharge Mechanical trip and latch system
Tongue and Hitch Adjustable tongue functions as pick-up height controller
Paint Durable 2-part polyurethane
Dimensions 135” L x 64” W x 82” H
Weight 1600 lbs. - 730 kg
NOTE: Following publication of this manual, certain changes in standard equipment and/or options may
have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Harper dealer is the best source for up-todate information.
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• Use genuine factory parts or parts with
equivalent characteristics, including
type, strength and material. Failure to
do so may result in product
malfunction and possible injury to the
operator and/or others.
• If hardware is not secure, or if some of
the hardware is over-tightened,
equipment failure may result, posing
possible safety hazards.
• To prevent possible eye injury, always
wear SAFETY GLASSES while
operating equipment.
• Replace locknuts and locking screws if
you can tighten them without feeling
considerable resistance for several
turns before they are completely tight.
Replace them with factory authorized
parts or their equivalent.
Guards & Shields
• Keep all safety devices in place.
• Replace all worn, damaged, unusable,
missing or lost safety shields and
guards before operating the
equipment.
• Keep the equipment in good operating
condition.
Safety Decals
• If safety related or instructional decals
become illegible or are removed,
replace them immediately. New
decals may be obtained from your
local Harper Dealer.
• If you replace parts that have such
decals attached to them, make sure
the decals are replaced with current
versions, and are on the replacement
parts before the machine is operated
again.
Equipment & Controls
• Read and understand this manual.
• Altering this equipment in any manner
which adversely affects its operation,
performance, durability, or use will
void the warranty and may cause
hazardous conditions.
• Know the location and function of all
controls and how to stop this
equipment quickly in an emergency
before you operate the equipment.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
help ensure safe operation of this
equipment.
Towing
• If towing on the highway, tail lights and
turn signals must be attached before
towing.
• Use a safety chain when towing.
• Make sure jack stand is up.
• Tire pressure should be 30-32 psi.
• Make sure lug nuts are tight.
• Broom should be locked up so that it
does not rub on the ground.
Safety Guidelines
Broom is locked up when the lift handle is
in the vertical position and the latch is in
place.
Hydraulics
SAFETY WARNING!
Escaping uid under pressure can
penetrate skin causing serious injury.
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Relieve pressure on system before
repairing, adjusting or disconnecting.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection
when searching for leaks.
• Use wood or cardboard instead of
hands when looking for leaks.
• Keep all components in good repair.
• Do not use any type of heat, (welding,
soldering, cutting torch, etc) near
pressurized lines.
Before Operation
• Before operating this equipment, read
and understand the Owner’s Manual.
• Do not allow children to operate this
machine.
• Tire pressure should be 30-32 psi.
Make sure both tires have equal
pressure.
• Wear approved eye and ear protection
and other appropriate safety
equipment while operating the
machine.
• Make sure bolts holding tongue are
secure and the jack is in the transport
position. Use a safety chain.
• Any change can damage moving parts
and void the warranty.
• Before starting the machine, visually
inspect all nuts, bolts and other
fasteners to see that they are properly
secured. Nuts, bolts and other
fasteners should be checked every 8
to 10 hours of operation for proper
alignment and tightness.
• Replace damaged or missing safety
decals.
• Replace locknuts and locking screws if
you can tighten them without feeling
considerable resistance for several
turns before they are completely tight.
Replace them with factory authorized
parts or their equivalent.
• Make sure that all bearings or hinging
parts are greased and or oiled
properly. (See Service & Maintenance
Section for more information)
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During Operation
• Always keep a re extinguisher near
the Turbo Vac during operation.
• Keep clothing and all body parts away
from rotating parts.
• When sweeping material into the
machine, make certain there are no
foreign materials such as rocks, cans,
bottles or other hard materials
included. Sweeping hard materials will
reduce the life of the plastic liner in the
blower housing.
• If a foreign object should strike the
broom or blower mechanism and
cause an unusual noise or vibration,
shut the engine off immediately and
allow it to come to a complete stop.
Do the following:
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
3. Check for and tighten any loose bolts,
nuts, fasteners or parts.
• Keep all safety shields and guards in
place and in good working condition.
• If the Turbo Vac should become
clogged, shut off the engine and allow
it to come to a complete stop.
• Hydraulic system operates under high
pressure. Disable system prior to
service.
1. Obtain and wear safety goggles before
operating.
2. Attach the Turbo Vac to the tow
vehicle. Be sure that the Turbo Vac
is adjusted to the correct height.
(Refer to adjustment section for
information on setting the height.)
3. Run the dump cable to the tow vehicle
to allow for convenient dumping.
Attach with the pin provided to allow
cable to break away from tow vehicle if
it is not removed when unit is
disconnected. This will help prevent
any damage if the cable is forgotten.
4. Make sure that the blower and broom
are disengaged.
5. Move the blower switch to the “on”
position.
6. If the unit has a broom, lower it and
slowly engage broom lever.
7. Begin normal operation.
Stopping Operation
SAFETY WARNING!
Do not leave machine unattended, or
attempt any service or inspection unless
the machine has come to a complete stop.
1. Shut off tow vehicle and set the park
brake.
2. Turn off the blower switch and
disengage the broom lever.
3. Allow the machine to come to a
complete stop.
Unloading
SAFETY WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
stand near the back of the Turbo Vac
while unloading.
1. Find a suitable place to dump the
collected material.
2. Pull dump cable. Hopper door will
open and material will slide out.
3. Drive forward to allow all the collected
material to escape hopper.
4. Door will swing shut and latch when it
clears the collected material.
Operations
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Broom height
The broom height needs to be adjusted so
that the broom is touching the top of the
grass.
The broom height is determined by the
caster wheels that it rides on. The caster
wheel is attached with bolts located in
slotted adjustment holes.
To adjust:
• Remove caster wheel mounting bolts.
• Adjust caster wheel to achieve desired
broom height and tighten bolts.
Note: Brooms are originally 12” in
diameter. When the broom wears to 10”
the adjustment will not lower the broom
enough for it to perform adequately and
needs to be replaced. Part # 973001
Hopper Door Latch
Adjustment of the hopper door latch
should never be necessary. If the hopper
door won’t latch or the hopper door does
not seal against the hopper there are
adjustments that can be made. There are
shims that bolt on with the strike plate that
can adjust the depth of the latch. It is
possible to add or remove shims to make
the door close properly.
Height Adjustment
For best performance the Turbo Vac must
be operating at the correct height. At the
correct height the debris ap touches the
top of the grass.
Adjustments
Hose Option (900217)
1. Open the Hose Door by loosening the
wing nut and swiveling the door down
to the next notch.
2. Close the Flap. This blocks off air
intake from underneath and creates
suction in the hose.
3. Begin using hose.
The height can be easily adjusted up or
down by using the ratchet jack.
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