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MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING
MAINTENANCE
a) Check oil level in gear box every fifty hours and fill to
plug level with SAE-90-EP oil when necessary.
b) Grease the wheel axles after every eight hours of
use.
c) Chain: do not lubricate when used in dusty
conditions. After use, wash clean and lubricate.
d) Adjust the chain frequently by moving the idler
sprocket to give 1/2" deflection.
e) Frequently clean the interior and exterior of hood,
dirt, mud, ice, etc, accumulation adds weight on the
brush and could result in premature wear of brush.
f) Check mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working
conditions.
g) Apply oil at all pivot points.
h) Inspect the air filter on the vehicle and accessory
every day. Clean it or replace it when necessary.
Change the oil more often when working in dusty
conditions. See the owner's manual for the vehicle
or for the accessory.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT:
See parts breakdown section for parts identification.
a) Remove the hood.
b) Loosen the chain idler sprocket.
c) Remove the bolts from both flangettes that holds the
brush hollow shaft.
d) Remove the brush hollow shaft from the broom
frame.
e) Loosen the set screw and remove the right bearing
from the brush hollow shaft
f) Remove the bolt which retains the brush to the brush
hollow shaft.
g) Remove the brush tube from axle.
h) Install the new brush by reversing the procedure.
i) Adjust the tension on the chain by moving the idler
sprocket to give a 1/2" deflection on the length of the
chain.
BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
DISMOUNTING AN ACCESSORY, REFER TO THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
CAUTION
Never use the Rotary Broom without the belt
guard.
BELT REPLACEMENT:
For belt part numbers, refer to parts breakdown
section for parts identification.
a) Remove the belt guard (item 1).
b) Replace the belt (item 2).
c) Engage the accessory.
d) Make sure the pulleys are well aligned.
e) Engage and reinstall the belt guard.
