MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
1.Clean the sweeper after each use.
2.Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes and wheels.
3.Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a few drops of light weight oil. See fi gure 27.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 27
4.Lubricate the wheel bearings each season. Remove the hub cap and apply a few drops of light weight oil.
5.Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the gears found inside the wheel housing. After cleaning, lubricate the gears with an even coat of light grease. To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap and remove the lock nut, fl at washer and hub cap washer. See fi gure 28.
HEX BOLT | FLAT WASHER |
| FLAT WASHER |
SPACER | HUB CAP |
HUB CAP
WASHER
NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 28
CLEANING
6.Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
7.Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom.
8.Remove any material which has wrapped around brushes or ends of brush shaft.
STORAGE
CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
1.Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to help prevent rust and mildew.
2.To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the two hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.
3.Store in a dry area.
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