PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2010
PB# 4100039 Rev.* 06/10
Armadillo 9X Series Sweeper
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Side Broom Angle Adjustment
The angle adjustment is controlled with a stop
bolt. This stop bolt is located at the top front of the
side broom arm (under the spring). To increase
the angle of the side broom, loosen the jam nut
and turn the stop bolt counter-clockwise. Be sure
to retighten the jam nut back down once the
adjustment is made.
Side Broom Height (Wear) Adjustment
The height of the side broom is adjusted with
the use of a stop bolt located at the lower rear of
the curb broom arm. As the side broom wears,
it will be necessary to lower the arm. There are
two style adjustment screws. The 9XR and 9XV
models have an adjustment screw and locking
nut. The 9XR Europe model has a spring loaded
screw with a knob.
To Adjust The Side Broom Height For a 9XR or
9XV model:
To lower the side broom, loosen the jam nut on
the stop bolt. Turn the stop bolt in a counter-
clockwise direction, check the side broom for
proper contact and re-tighten the jam nut.
To Adjust The Side Broom Height For a 9XR
Europe model:
To lower the side broom, turn the knob in a
counter-clockwise direction, check the side broom
for proper contact.
Side Broom Lift Cable Adjustment
This adjustment is made at the cable clevis
attached to the side broom assembly. It controls
the height of the side broom in the RAISED
position. This adjustment must be made with the
hopper fully lowered.
1. Pull the side broom lever into the RAISED
position.
2. Loosen the locknut on the threaded rod at the
clevis.
3. Turn the threaded rod in or out to set the side
broom in the maximum raised position.
4. Secure the cable adjustment by tightening the
locknut.
Side Broom Replacement
NOTE: Broom should be replaced if bristles
worn to a length of 3 inches; 7.62 cm or
less.
NOTE: The side broom features a quick release
mechanism which enables the operator
to remove the brush in seconds.
1. Raise the side broom and lock in the RAISE
position.
2. Turn the side broom by hand until the brush
retainer bar is accessible.
3. Lift the bar and turn the broom clockwise
(about one eighth of a turn) until the lock pins
in the broom disengage from the drive plate.
4. Install the new broom by positioning the three
drive pins into the pilot holes of the drive
plate.
5. Lift and rotate the broom until the broom
retainer bar springs into the locked position.
6. Check to make sure all thee drive pins are
properly engaged.
ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
HEIGHT
ADJUSMENT
KNOB
LIFT CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
