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BROCE FMJ470
MACHINE OPERATION
Choose the desired gear using the two-speed switch located on the right-hand
side of the dashboard. Low gear is normally used while sweeping in order to
maintain sufficient RPM, to run the hydraulics. Leave the two-speed in Low
gear until the operator is familiar with the machine. High gear is used for travel
only. Shifting from Low to High can be accomplished at any speed; however, shifting from
High to Low should be done at a speed lower than 5 mph. Shifting at higher speeds can
damage the drive motor. Optimal sweeping is normally achieved at manufacturer’s recom-
mended engine speed of 1800-2000 rpm in Low gear with forward travel speed of 2 ½ -5
mph.
After gear selection, raise engine RPM to about half throttle. Release parking
brake. Slowly depress a control pedal in the desired direction. Engine speed may
be adjusted to obtain desired travel speed.
Do not over speed! Although a high rate of travel is available with a Broce
Broom, we caution all operators to use good judgment, especially on rough
terrain.
If the control pedal is released while traveling, the machine will slow down
rapidly. This is called “Dynamic Braking”. Using Dynamic Braking at low
speeds is fine as long as the operator is ready to use the brake pedal if needed.
Do not reverse the direction of travel while the broom is in motion. This could
damage the drive motor and cause brush distortion and imbalance.
The core should be in the raised position and the lift cylinder safety collar
should be placed on the lift cylinder. This prevents the core from drifting down
to the ground and creating a “flat spot” in the brushes while the machine is
parked. These flat spots can cause the broom to bounce or hop while sweeping.
To stop the engine, turn the key back to the center position. The parking brake
must be set prior to leaving the operator’s seat..
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Do not propel this machine with the parking brake engaged.
This will damage the rear brake assemblies
