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Service Manual – SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985
42 - Sweep System, Main Broom
Skirt Height and Operation Check and Adjustment
Preliminary Operations
1 Empty the hopper to prevent the weight of the debris affecting the skirt height check
2 Drive the machine on a level ground that is suitable for checking the skirt height
3 Turn the ignition key to “0”, then engage the parking brake
Side Skirt Check
4 Remove the left door by turning the fasteners
5 Remove the right door by unscrewing the screws
6 Check the condition of the side skirts (A) and (B)
Replace the skirts when they have cuts (C) larger than 0,8 in (20 mm) or cracks/tears (D) larger than 0,4
in (10 mm)
in the relevant paragraph
7 Check that the distance from the ground (E) of the side skirts (A and B) is 0 ÷ 0,12 in (0 ÷ 3 mm)
If necessary, loosen the nuts (F) and adjust the skirt position Finally, tighten the nuts (F)
Figure 7:
> 20 mm
(> 0,8 in)
> 10 mm
(> 0,4 in)
0÷3 mm
(0÷0,12 in)
D
E
A
B
A
F
F
F
B