ROOTS RHINO RD 160, Owner Manual & Illustrated Parts List

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MAINTENANCE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Side Broom
The side broom sweeps debris from the edges/corners to the path of the main
broom.
Check the side broom everyday for wear or damage.
Remove any ropes, strings or wires found in the side broom or its drive hub.
Check the pattern of the side broom everyday. It should be at 10 o’clock to 3
o’clock position when the broom rotates.
Replace worn out or damaged broom when it can no longer perform.
To replace the side broom:
1. Park the machine on a flat surface.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Rotate the side broom by hand till the lift bar is visible. Wear safety gloves.
5. Lift the bar to disengage the side broom from its drive plate.
6. Slide a new broom onto the drive plate by aligning the three drive pins to the
slot on the drive plate.
7. Push the broom till it snaps on to the retaining bar.
NOTE: Use only brooms recommended by the manufacturer.
Li bar
Drive pin