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TROUBLESHOOTING
* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Brush wears out prematurely or
does not wear out evenly.
The brush turns jerkily.
The pressure on the brush is not
well adjusted.
Too much pressure on the brush, it
will wear out up to 5 times faster.
Reduce the pressure on the brush
when on the ground.
Adjust when needed to compensate
for the wearing out of the brush.
Always sweep with the tips of the
bristles like a broom and not with
the sides of the bristles like a mop.
Maintain the gauge even with the
top of the gear box frame or lower
when sweeping hard surfaces.
The brush does not sweep well.
Debris accumulation.
Clean the inside and outside of the
hood frequently during operation.
Dirt, mud, ice, etc.. accumulation
adds weight on the brush and could
result in premature wear of the
brush.
The brush is too aggressive when
lawn dethatching or leaf raking.
The brush does not turn on the
grass.
Too much pressure on the brush.
Lower the broom on a hard surface
and lift brush 1" from the ground by
turning the adjusting screw
clockwise.
Adjust from time to time if
necessary.
The chain wears out prematurely.
Inappropriate lubrication.
Do not lubricate the chain during
operation. Wait until the job is
finished.
Wash the rotary broom and
lubricate the chain.
Let the broom turn a few moments
so the oil penetrates in the chain.
T h e s p r o c k e t w e a r s o u t
prematurely.
Chain is not adjusted.
Check the chain adjustment
frequently (too tight, too loose).
Loss of steering.
Too much pressure on the brush.
Reduce pressure on the brush. If
problem persists, contact your
dealer for more information.
The bristles take a bad form or
shape.
The broom was not stored on the
parking stands.
Wash the broom with warm water or
warm steam. Leave in raised
position and let it turn a few turns.
The brush should take its original
shape.
Electric motor does not work
Motor overheating.
These motors are equipped with an
internal protector.
Wait 10 minutes before using.