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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the maintenance
schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaqed parts
Lubricate brush shaft bearinqs
Lubricate wheel bearin,qs
Clean Sweeper
Clean/Lubricate
chain and sprockets
X
X
X
X
X
SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Clean the sweeper after each use.
Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a
few drops of light weight oil. See figure 21.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SLOT
J
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
HEX BOLT
COVER
FIGURE 22
CLEAN
AND
GREASE
HEX
LOCK
NUT
FLAT
l
WASHER
HUB CAP j'_O
FIGURE 21
Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the
sprockets, chains and gears found inside the wheel
housing. After cleaning, lubricate with an even coat of
light grease. To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap
using a screwdriver and remove the lock nut and flat
washer. See figure 22.
CLEANING
Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom.
Remove any material which has wrapped around
brushes or ends of brush shaft.
CAUTION:
Before storing
the sweeper,
always empty the hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to help
prevent rust and mildew.
To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the two
hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.
Store in a dry area.
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