USER MANUAL ENGLISH

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SIDE BROOM HEIGHT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Check the side brooms for proper ground clearance,
proceeding as follows:
– Drive the machine on a level ground;
– Keep the machine stationary, lower the side
brooms and rotate them for a few seconds;
– Stop and lift the side brooms, then move the
machine;
– Check that the side broom prints are, in extension
and orientation, as shown in the figure (1 and 2,
Fig. J).
In case the prints are not within specifications, it is
necessary to adjust the broom height, proceeding
as described in the following steps.
2. Engage the parking brake using the pedal and the
lever (26 and 19, Fig. B).
3. Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position.
4. Lift the hood (13, Fig. C) and secure it with the rod
(16, Fig. V).
5. For the right side broom, use the lever (1, Fig. K):
loosen the ring nut (2) and adjust the register (3) until
the correct print is achieved (1. Fig. J). Then fit it on
the lever by means of the ring nut (2, Fig. K).
For the left side broom, use the lever (4, Fig. K):
Loosen the ring nut (5, Fig. J) and adjust the adjuster
(6) until the correct print (2) is achieved. Then fit it on
the lever by means of the ring nut (5, Fig. K).
6. Perform step 1 again to check the proper adjustment
of the side broom height from the ground.
7. When the broom is too worn to be adjusted, replace it
as shown in the next paragraph.
SIDE BROOM REPLACEMENT
1. Drive the machine on a level ground and activate the
parking brake using the pedal and the lever (26 and
19, Fig. B).
2. Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position.
3. Activate the lever (21 or 22, Fig. B) to lift the related
side broom.
4. From the inside of the side broom, unscrew the 4 nuts
(1, Fig. L), then remove the broom and the hub (2) by
disengaging it from the shaft (3).
Recover the key (4) and the washer (5).
5. At the bench, remove the four screws (6) and
separate the broom (8) from the hub (7).
6. Install the new broom (8) onto the hub (7), and tighten
the screws (6).
7. Reinstall the new broom with the hub (2) on the
machine after seating the key (4). Position the washer
(5) and tighten the screw (1).
8. Carry out the side broom height check and
adjustment, as described in the previous paragraph.
NOTE
Brooms of various hardness are available. This
procedure is applicable to all types of brooms.
NOTE
If necessary, adjust also the side brooms tilting
position (see the related procedure on the
Service Manual).
NOTE
Brooms of various hardness are available. This
procedure is applicable to all types of brooms.
WARNING!
It is advisable to use protective gloves
when replacing the side broom because
there can be cutting debris between the
bristles.