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1. 51-102 mm (2–4 inches)
maximum width
2. Length of broom
7. 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.
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 caster wheel tube.
6. Raise or lower the caster wheel tube to achieve the
sweep area as stated in Checking the Sweeping Path
(page 12). 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
one pin hole up or down on the caster wheel tube to
adjust the broom height in 3 mm (1/8 inch) increments
(Figure 12). Repeat for the other caster wheel.
Figure 11
3. Swept area
1. Caster wheel tube
2. Positions to achieve 3 mm
(1/8 inch) increments
•
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.
•
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. Once the desired height is reached, secure the pin on
each caster wheel. Recheck the sweeping area.
Adjusting Broom Side Angle
1. Disengage the broom and stop the engine.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Push the lever down using the right hand thumb
(Figure 5).
4. Squeeze the left wheel clutch lever to the handle and
push the broom housing to the desired angle; the
broom can rotate 19° to the right or left, or straight
ahead.
5. Once the broom is positioned, release the broom angle
lever. Release the left wheel clutch lever and make sure
the broom is locked into place.
Clearing a Clogged Broom
WARNING
The rotating broom could cause serious injury.
Always use caution when cleaning the broom.
•
If the broom becomes clogged, stay in the operating
position and release the left hand traction drive lever.
While engaging the broom, push down on the handles to
raise the front of the machine a few centimeters (inches)
off the pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump
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Figure 12
3. Pin
4. Adjuster sleeve
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