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Service Manual – SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985
42 - Sweep System, Main Broom
Troubleshooting
Trouble
Possible causes
Remedy
The main broom does not work and ALARM
is shown on the display
Main broom motor (M4) faulty
Check the motor amperage/replace
Front skirt jammed in broom
Return it to position
Front skirt incorrectly regulated and coming
into contact with broom
Adjust it
Debris in drive system / broom compartment
Clean the broom compartment area
Hopper positioned too far forward, coming
into contact with broom
Adjust it
Hopper open
Close it
The main broom has not been properly
adjusted in height/parallelism
Adjust
Excessive broom pressure on ground
Reduce pressure on ground with adjustment
knob
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Check for any contact between the main
broom and the skirts, cowling and other
mechanical parts
The main broom does not clean properly
The main broom is too worn out
Replace / check operation of the main broom
wear sensor
The skirts are misadjusted or damaged
Adjust/replace
Main broom not correctly adjusted
Adjust
LH broom support not correctly closed and
locked
Close correctly
The main broom does not lower / raise
Broom actuator (A1) not working
Repair/replace
Spring / wire disconnected
Connect