Maintenance
To prevent excessive wear, periodically lubricate the brush shaft bushings, the wheel bushings, and grease the ratchet assemblies in each wheel unit.
To lubricate the bushings:
1.Tilt the sweeper onto its side and apply a few drops of light oil to the brush shaft, as shown in Figure 20.
Brush Shaft |
Brush Shaft |
Bushing |
Apply Oil Here |
Figure 20 Brush shaft bushing lubrication.
2.With the sweeper still on its side, remove the dust cap on the exposed wheel, then remove the wheel nut and washer, as shown in Figure 21.
Dust Cap |
Wheel Nut |
Washer |
Figure 21. Wheel nut removal.
3.Apply a few drops of light oil to the wheel bushings, as shown in Figure 22, and spin the wheel to distribute the oil. Replace the washer, wheel nut, and the dust cap. Flip the sweeper on to the other side and repeat Steps
Apply Oil Here
Figure 22. Wheel nut removal.
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, wheel nut, and washer, as described in Step 2 of "To Lubricate the Bushings", then remove the wheel (Figure 23).
Ratchet Gear
Wheel
Figure 23. Wheel removed.
T10043 38" Lawn Sweeper
