2.
Place the speed selector lever into the desired position
and slowly squeeze the left hand traction drive lever.
Important:
Make sure that the traction drive is
engaged before operating the broom; otherwise,
the broom may drive the machine in the reverse
direction.
3.
To engage the broom, slowly squeeze the right broom
lever to the handle (
Figure 15
•
If the engine slows down under a load or the
wheels slip, shift the machine into a lower gear.
•
If the front of the machine rides up, shift the
machine into a lower gear. If the front continues
to ride up, lift up on the handles.
4.
To stop the broom, release the right lever.
Checking the Sweeping Path
A broom sweeps with the tips of its bristles. When you apply
too much downward pressure, the broom no longer uses its
tips; the broom is now working with the sides of the bristles.
This limits the flicking action of the bristles and sweeping
effectiveness, decreasing the service life of the broom.
1.
Drive to a flat, dusty area and stop the machine.
2.
With the engine running move the throttle midway
between S
LOW AND
F
AST
.
3.
Engage the broom and allow the broom to sweep for
approximately 30 seconds.
4.
Disengage the broom and stop the engine.
5.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
6.
Turn the engine On/Off switch to the O
FF
position.
7.
Make sure the area swept equals the length of the
broom and a maximum width of 51 to 102 mm (2 to
4 inches).
Figure 16
1.
51 to 102 mm (2 to 4
inches) maximum width
3.
Swept area
2.
Length of broom
8.
Adjust the broom height, if necessary.
Adjusting the Broom Height
1.
Drive to a flat, dusty area and stop the machine.
2.
Disengage the broom and stop the engine.
3.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4.
Turn the engine On/Off switch to the O
FF
position.
5.
To adjust the broom height, remove and retain the pin
from the adjuster sleeve and wheel tube of the caster
(
).
Figure 17
1.
Caster-wheel tube
3.
Pin
2.
Positions to achieve 3 mm
(1/8 inch) increments
4.
Adjuster sleeve
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