Adjust Brush Height
1.Loosen the jam nuts above and below the plate on both sides of the sweeper hood. See Figure 5.
2.Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to make a wider pattern, or counterclockwise to make a narrower pattern.
3.Tighten jam nuts and check the new brush pattern.
NOTE: To extend brush life make sure bolts on both sides are adjusted evenly.
Adjust Flaps and Plate Shield
Be sure to adjust the metal plate shield and rubber flaps. The flaps should be all the way down when brush sections are new. As sections wear, raise the flaps to avoid dragging on the ground.
OPERATION
When improperly operated, power unit can roll over or upset. Use of rollover protective structure (ROPS) with seat belt securely fastened will reduce the possibility of injury or death if rollover or upset occurs.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property.
Only engage power when equipment is at ground operating level. Always disengage power when equipment is raised off the ground.
Read and understand the
Never raise the broom more than a few inches off the ground when traveling from job site to job site.
Carry the broom low to the ground so that the operator has good visibility and stability. Avoid any sudden movements.
Sweeping
NOTICE
■Maximum oil flow is 25 gpm (94.8 liters/min) at 3000 psi (206.8 bars). See the skid steer manual for oil flow specifications.
1.Start the skid steer at idle speed and raise the brush head.
2.Use low engine speeds to save wear and tear on the sweeper and to prevent dust from billowing up during sweeping.
NOTE: Do not engage the brush at high engine speeds. This damages the sweeper and motor.
3.Engage the brush head and lower it to the ground.
4.Increase skid steer engine rpm to sweeping speed. Travel forward at 5 mph or less.
NOTICE
■Shifting brush rotation from forward to reverse while the brush is rotating damages the sweeper and motor.
5.When sweeping forward, rotate the brush so debris goes over the brush and into the bucket (Figure 7).
Figure 6. Forward Sweeping Motion
6.When sweeping in reverse, rotate the brush so debris is pushed into the bucket, similar to sweeping into a dustpan (Figure 8).
Figure 7. Reverse Sweeping Motion
7.If streaking occurs, install plastic ties in flap holes to hold the front and sides together.
Operating tips
Before Each Use
Perform daily maintenance as indicated in the Mainte- nance Schedule.
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