Side Brooms Service Instructions

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

	FLOOR	FLOOR
		CONTACT
	CONTACT
		AREA
	AREA

C0472		FIGURE 12

The Side Brooms Sweeping angle is not adjustable however the height of the side brooms can be adjusted to compensate for wear as the brooms become worn from use. Two access panels need to be removed to make the Side Broom Height adjustment.

TO CHECK THE SIDE BROOM SWEEP PATTERN

1.Park the machine on a smooth level surface and turn the Side Broom Switch to the “ON” position.

2.Place the Side Broom Lift Lever in the “DOWN” position.

3.Move the Main Broom Lever to the “SWEEP” position.

4.While staying in place, allow the side brooms to sweep for a short period. (Allow enough time for the side brooms to leave a clean footprint on the floor).

5.Place the Side Broom Lift Lever in the “UP” position.

6.Turn the Side Broom Switch to the “OFF” position.

7.Move the Main Broom Lever to the “OFF” Position.

8.Back the sweeper away from the area where the Pattern was left.

9.Turn Key Switch to the “OFF” position and engage Wheel Lock.

10.Leave operator’s compartment and check the Pattern to determine the Floor Contact area.

11.Determine if adjustment to the side brooms height is necessary by comparing the floor contact area to the diagram in figure 12.

WARNING

Always park on a level surface, turn key off, and engage wheel lock before working on the machine to keep it

from creeping or rolling.

TO CHANGE THE SIDE BROOMS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1.Park Machine on a smooth level surface, turnkey switch to “OFF” Position and engage Wheel Lock.

2.Place the Side Brooms Lift Lever in the “DOWN” Position.

3.Remove the two access panel screws and remove panel.

4.Loosen the four bolts that pass through the slots in the side broom motor lift bracket.

5.Lower the side broom motor in the slots so the broom contacts the floor as shown. (See figure 12)

6.Tighten the four bolts and recheck the sweep pattern.

7.Reinstall the access panels when proper adjustment has been achieved.

TO CHANGE THE SIDE BROOMS (See Page 47 for detailed assembly)

Change the side brooms when the bristles become worn to less than 3 inches length.

1.Park Machine on a smooth level surface, turnkey switch to “OFF” Position and engage Wheel Lock.

2.Place the side brooms lever in the “DOWN” Position.

3.Remove the three (3) ¼ inch bolts and nuts that hold the broom to the motor flange.

4.Install the replacement Broom and fasten using the hardware removed in step 3.

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114 RS Operator’s Manual

114RS SWEEPER specifications

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