ROOTS RHINO RD 160, Owner Manual & Illustrated Parts List

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MAINTENANCE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
7. Remove the idler hub by operating the toggle clamp. (Pull the toggle clamp
towards the user).
8. Grasp the main broom and pull it outward. Wear safety gloves when
handling the main broom.
Toggle clamp
Idler hub
9. Place the new broom or the existing rotated end-to-end broom on the floor
near the broom chamber access door.
10. Slide the main broom into its chamber till it engages on to the drive hub.
11. Now slide the idle side hub back in its position and secure it with the toggle
clamp.
12. Close the broom chamber door.
Width
Main broom pattern checking and adjusting
1. Apply white chalk on to a smooth surface.
2. Raise the side broom and main broom and position the main broom over the
chalked surface.
3. Apply parking brake.
4. Start the main broom.
5. Lower the main broom for 15 seconds.
6. Raise the main broom
7. Stop the main broom.
8. Move machine out of the test area.
9. Check the width of the pattern. A proper broom pattern will have a width of
50 mm (2 inches).
NOTE: Use only brooms recommended by the manufacturer.
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