3.Replace the dust cap and allow the oil to pen- etrate for a few minutes. Flip the sweeper on to the other side and repeat Steps
Every two years, the ratchet assemblies in each wheel should be cleaned and greased.
Note: When performing this procedure, take notes on the position of all washers, spacers, and retaining rings. Work on one side at a time to avoid mixing directional components.
To grease the ratchet assemblies:
1.Remove the dust cover and the retaining clip holding the wheel, then remove the wheel (Figures 11 and 12).
Wheel
Figure 11. Retaining clip removal.
Ratchet Gear
Wheel
Figure 12. Wheel removed.
2.Remove the retaining clip from the brush shaft, then remove the spacers (Figure 13).
Brush Shaft |
Ratchet Gear |
Retaining Clip |
Ratchet Gear |
Spacers |
Figure 13. Ratchet gear assembly.
3.Remove the ratchet gear and the ratchet pin (Figure 14).
Ratchet Gear | Brush Shaft |
| Ratchet Pin |
Figure 14. Ratchet gear assembly.
4.Thoroughly clean, then grease the parts using multipurpose grease. Re-assemble in the reverse order from disassembly.
5.Repeat for the other wheel.
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