To Remove the Side Broom, To Install the Side Broom

MAINTENANCE

SIDE BROOM (Refer to the Side Broom Group in the Parts section)

FOR SAFETY: The side broom automatically begins to operate when the side broom lever is positioned in the forward end of its slot.

The side broom is used to clean debris sway from curbs and walls, and sweep it into the path of the main broom. Inspect the side broom daily for wear or damage. Remove any string, wire or banding found wrapped around the side broom, side broom hub, or shaft.

The side broom should be replaced when the remaining bristles measure 2-1/2 inches (65 mm) or less in length.

NOTE: All original equipment brooms are equipped with “Perform Alert™”. This feature tells the operator when it is time to replace the side broom. “Perform Alert™” brooms have bright yellow tufts located around the outside edge of the broom. These tufts are pre-trimmed to indicate the length of a worn out broom. When the main body of the broom wears to a length that matches the yellow tufts, the broom should be replaced.

TO REMOVE THE SIDE BROOM

1.Turn off machine and set parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, apply parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.

2.Raise rear cover.

3.Disconnect batteries from machine.

4.Raise the side broom lever.

5.Remove the locking clip from the side broom retaining pin.

6.Push up on the base of the side broom to relieve the tension on the retaining pin, then remove the retaining pin.

7.Slide the side broom off the side broom motor shaft.

TO INSTALL THE SIDE BROOM

1.Turn off machine and set parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, apply parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.

2.Raise rear cover.

3.Disconnect batteries from machine.

4.Raise the side broom lever.

5.Slide the side broom onto the side broom motor shaft.

6.Install the side broom retaining pin and the retaining pin locking clip.

7.Adjust the side broom if necessary

The side broom should contact the floor in an area as shown below. One third to one half of the side broom bristles should contact the floor when the broom is down.

ADJUSTING THE SIDE BROOM

1.Raise the hopper.

2.Engage safety arm.

Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper safety arm.

3.Turn off machine and set parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, apply parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.

4.Raise rear cover.

5.Disconnect batteries from machine.

6.Lower the side broom lever.

7.Place a block or similar support under the side broom to relieve the tension in the lift cable.

8.Locate the side broom adjustments links located just above the side broom, and remove the retaining pin passing through both adjustment links.

9.Reposition the two adjustment links to move the side broom up or down as required, and replace the retaining pin.

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