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MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING
MAINTENANCE
1.
Check oil level in gear box every fifty hours and fill
to plug level with SAE-90-EP oil when necessary.
2.
Grease the wheel axles after every eight hours of
use.
3.
Roller chain: do not lubricate when used in dusty
conditions. After use, wash clean and lubricate.
4. Adjust the roller chain frequently by moving the
chain idler sprocket to give 1/2" deflection.
5.
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.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT:
See parts breakdown section for parts identification.
1.
Remove the hood (item 56).
2.
Loosen the chain idler sprocket (27).
3. Remove bolts from both flangettes (item 72) that
holds the brush hallow shaft.
4.
Remove the brush hollow shaft (item 55) from the
broom frame (item 34).
5.
Loosen the set screw and remove the left bearing
(item 53) from the brush shaft.
6.
Remove the bolt (item 54) which retains the brush
tube to shaft.
7.
Remove the brush tube from shaft.
8.
Install the new brush by reversing the procedure.
9.
Readjust the idler sprocket and chain tightener to
give 1/2" deflection.
DISMOUNTING
1. Select a level surface, set parking brake, stop
the engine, and remove the ignition key to
prevent accidental starting.
2. Straighten the broom perpendicular with the
tractor.
3. Set the parking stands in their most extended
position Make sure the brush bristles never
touch the ground.
4.
Lower the broom to the ground.
5.
Remove the hair pin from the handle and remove
handle.
6. Loosen and remove the belt from the tractor
drive pulley and idlers. Disconnect and remove
the driveline if applicable.
7. Detach the broom from the subframe by lifting
the spring locks and pulling back the broom one
side at a time.
8. Remove the rear counterweights.
END OF SEASON STORAGE
1.
Clean the broom and inside of the hood.
2.
Lubricate all grease fittings and all moving parts.
3. Store broom on parking stand. Make sure the
brush bristles never touch the ground.
4. If brush bristles are exposed to direct sunlight,
protect the bristles with a tarp.
5.
Store the broom in a dry place.
