Checking The Sweeping Path; Adjusting The Broom Height; Adjusting The Broom Side Angle - Toro 23740 Operator's Manual

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If the engine slows down under a load or the
wheels slip, shift the machine into a lower gear.
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If the front of the machine rides up, shift the
machine into a lower gear. If the front continues
to ride up, lift up on the handles.
4. To stop the broom, release the right lever.

Checking the Sweeping Path

A broom sweeps with the tips of its bristles. When you apply
too much downward pressure, the broom no longer usies its
tips; the broom is now working with the sides of the bristles.
This limits the flicking action of the bristles and sweeping
effectiveness, decreasing the service life of the broom.
1. Drive to a flat, dusty area and stop the machine.
2. With the engine running move the throttle midway
between Slow and Fast.
3. Engage the broom and allow the broom to sweep for
approximately 30 seconds.
4. Disengage the broom and stop the engine.
5. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
6. Turn the engine On/Off switch to the Off position.
7. Make sure the area swept equals the length of the
broom and a maximum width of 51 to 102 mm (2 to
4 inches).
1. 51 to 102 mm (2 to 4
inches) maximum width
2. Length of broom
8. Adjust the broom height if necessary.

Adjusting the Broom Height

1. Drive to a flat, dusty area and stop the machine.
2. Disengage the broom and stop the engine.
Figure 16
3. Swept area
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Turn the engine On/Off switch to the Off position.
5. To adjust the broom height, remove and retain the pin
from the adjuster sleeve and wheel tube of the caster
(Figure 17).
1. Caster-wheel tube
2. Positions to achieve 3 mm
(1/8 inch) increments
6. Raise or lower the caster wheel tube to achieve the
sweep area as stated in Checking the Sweeping Path
(page 15).
Note: Select any hole combination that is in alignment
to place and latch the retaining pin; match the same
position on the other side.
7. For fine tuning adjustments, slide the adjuster sleeve
1 pin hole up or down on the caster wheel tube to
adjust the broom height in 3 mm (1/8 inch) increments
(Figure 17). Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the other
caster wheel.
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To raise the broom in 3 mm (1/8 inch) increments,
slightly raise the adjuster sleeve and insert the pin
into the next pin hole below the current hole used.
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To lower the broom in 3 mm (1/8 inch) increments,
slightly lower the adjuster sleeve and insert the pin
into the next pin hole above the current hole used.
8. When you attain the desired height, secure the pin on
each caster wheel, and check the sweeping area.
Adjusting the Broom Side
Angle
1. Disengage the broom and stop the engine.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Figure 17
3. Pin
4. Adjuster sleeve