Summary of Contents for MB MCD-WB
- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model MCD-WB Walk Behind Power Broom Serial No. 10-1856 and up 11/06...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CONTENTS: Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule ........15 Safety Rules & Information Checking Tire Pressure .........15 General Operation ...........2 Lubrication .............16 Slope Operation..........2 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Children ............3 Troubleshooting ..........17 Emissions ............3 Speed Selector Adjustment ......19 Service & Maintenance ........3 Broom Drive Tension ........19 ANSI B71.3-1995 Warnings ......4 Traction Drive Tension ........19... -
Page 4: Safety Rules & Information
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. -
Page 5: Children
Safety Rules EMISSIONS CHILDREN • Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth presence of children. Children are often attracted to the defects, or other reproductive harm. -
Page 6: Ansi B71.3-1995 Warnings
Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Training 6. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual the broom and all moving parts have stopped. carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. -
Page 7: Decals
Decals DECALS The safety decals below are on your unit. This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. - Page 8 Decals Decal Kit 390-117958...
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Page 9: Safety Icons
Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S WARNING: DISMEMBERMENT. MANUAL. This machine can amputate limbs. Read and understand the Operator’s Keep bystanders and children away Manual before using this machine. when engine is running. DANGER: DISMEMBERMENT. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. The broom can amputate limbs. Keep This machine is capable of throwing hands and feet away from rotating objects and debris. -
Page 10: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the location shown. -
Page 11: Features, Controls, & Operation
Features, Controls, & Operation 1,2.. Speed Selector Selects forward speeds 1-5 and reverse speeds 1-2. No neutral position or gate is required, since the traction drive design automatically provides "neutral" (no forward or reverse movement), whenever the Drive Control is released. Traction Control / Free Hand™... -
Page 12: General Operation
Operation GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s Manual for procedure and specifications. 3. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely. -
Page 13: Operating The Power Broom
Operation 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- WARNING tion and to the Choke position. (Do not choke a warm engine.) When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free- 4. Pull Starter Handle (A) rapidly to start the engine. Do Hand™... -
Page 14: Brush Angle Adjustment
Operation BRUSH ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 3. Lift the brush head assembly off the ground and reverse the unit to move it away from the swept area. To change the angle of the brush: 4. Stop engine and allow all moving parts to stop. 1. -
Page 15: Easy Turn™ Traction
Operation EASY TURN™ TRACTION Easy Turn Easy Turn Lever Lever Released Engaged Right Wheel Freewheels, Both Wheels Drive Left Wheel Drives Figure 7. Traction Drive Lock Easy Turn™ Lever Released Both Wheels Drive Right Wheel Freewheels, Left Wheel Drives EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK A. -
Page 16: Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)
Storage TEMPORARY STORAGE WARNING (30 DAYS OR LESS) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel poorly ventilated enclosures. -
Page 17: Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Required Service Interval Notes Lubricate power broom 10 Hours Use 10W Oil and Automotive Lithium Grease Check tire pressure Monthly Inflate to 20 psi (1.37 bar) Check/Change engine oil** Check oil before each None use ** Replace spark plug** Yearly** None... -
Page 18: Lubrication
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the broom shaft are lubricated regularly. If broom rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break. To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustments and Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING This section provides troubleshooting and service Before performing any adjustment or service to instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible power broom, stop the engine and wait for cause/remedy in the order listed. moving parts to stop. - Page 20 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Broom does not stop when broom 1. Free-Hand™ Control is ACTIVE. 1. Release BOTH broom Engage lever is released Control AND Free-Hand™ Control to stop broom. 2. Broom clutch rod too tight or bent. 2. Loosen or straighten clutch rod. 3.
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Page 21: Speed Selector Adjustment
Adjustments SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, Figure 13). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. 3. Push the lower rod into the housing and tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or down on rods while tighten- ing. -
Page 22: Easy Turn™ Cable Adjustment
Adjustments & Service EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. -
Page 23: Belt Replacement
Adjustments & Service BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 16) securing the belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the power broom. 3. - Page 24 Service 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves. Adjust the belt stops so there is 1/8” (3mm) clearance between belt and stop. The pattern for both belts is shown in Figure 19.
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Page 25: Brush Segment Replacement
Service BRUSH SEGMENT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove bolts from broom bearings at both ends of the support shaft (A, Figure 20). 2. Loosen bearing setscrews and slide bearings inwards toward the center of broom. 3. Manually move power unit backwards away from the brush assembly. -
Page 26: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment TURF CASTER KIT The optional turf casters replace the standard broom caster wheels. These casters provide greater floatation when using the broom in turf grooming applications. Install the turf casters as follows: 1. Raise and support the broom head assembly about 2"off the ground. - Page 27 Optional Equipment c. Position the deflector (7) and upper support strap (8) over the broom hood and deflector strap assembly. Secure the deflector through the sec- ond hole at the top of the deflector strap and broom hood using one bolt (9), washer and nut (5).
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Page 28: Parts Lists
Parts Lists FINAL DRIVE REPAIR PARTS REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 106-140590 SWING CONTROL CABLE 488-140763 VINYL CAP 206-72100 GREASE ZERK 382-140710 COMPRESSION SPRING 371-81807 HEX NUT, 10-24 370-97446 BOLT, .75-10 X .75 341-80000 FLAT WASHER 371-92059 FLANGED NUT 600-132224 FLANGETTE BEARING 370-126976... -
Page 29: Brush Assembly
Parts Lists BRUSH ASSEMBLY REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 3' Brush 4' Brush 101-129541 Segment, Poly, 10 x 25, Conv Black 101-132808 Segment, Poly/Wire, 10 x 25, Cov Black 101-129541 Segment, Poly, 10 x 25, Conv Black 101-132808 Segment, Poly/Wire, 10 x 25, Cov Black 370-126977 370-126977 HHCS, Serrated Flange, 3/8-16 x 1 Plated... -
Page 30: Broom Head Assembly
Parts Lists BROOM HEAD ASSEMBLY Key installs in slot on shaft (15) - Page 31 Parts Lists REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 100-140487 3/4" STEM CASTER 311-10750 BOLT, .25-20 X .75 311-11500 BOLT, .25-20 X 1.50 311-22000 BOLT, .31-18 X 2.00 341-10000 FLAT WASHER 343-30000 WASHER 370-92047 CARRIAGE BOLT 371-81297 HEX NUT, 3/8-16 371-81299 HEX NUT, 1/4-20 371-81620 HEX NUT, 5/16-18...
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Page 32: Debris Box Assembly
Parts Lists DEBRIS BOX ASSEMBLY... - Page 33 Parts Lists REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 430-96354 3’ MCD DEFLECTOR KIT 430-96472 4’ MCD DEFLECTOR KIT 430-96675 3’ MCD DEBRIS BOX, includes deflector kit 430-96683 4’ MCD DEBRIS BOX, includes deflector kit 100-90281 CASTER WHEEL 101-132985 DEFLECTOR, 3' 101-140505 DEFLECTOR, 4' 101-140412...
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Page 34: Turf Caster Parts
Parts Lists TURF CASTER PARTS REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 430-96682 TURF CASTER WHEEL KIT, includes items 1 thru 6 100-92126 CASTER WHEEL 100-92156 CASTER FORK ASEMBLY, INCLUDES ATTACHMENT BOLT, NUT AND SLEEVE BEARING 370-92047 CARRIAGE BOLT 341-30000 FLAT WASHER 361-30000 410-132595 CASTER MOUNT... - Page 35 Parts Lists THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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Page 36: Handles And Controls Group
Parts Lists HANDLES AND CONTROLS GROUP Linkage adjustment for traction and broom control with drive levers engaged, the bottom end of lower rods (Ref. 33 and 44) should be flush with bottom of springs (Ref. 32 and 46). 16 17 Shift rod assembly (Ref. - Page 37 Parts Lists REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1727128 HANDLE, Clutch R.H. 1668608 GRIP, Handle Clutch, Black 1928732 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite #10-24 x 1 1668185 BUSHING, 1/2 ID x 3/4 OD x 1/4, Nylon 1725205 LEVER & TUBE ASSEMBLY, Clutch 1960471 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite #12-24 x 1 1705899...
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Page 38: Engline And Frame
Parts Lists ENGINE AND FRAME Position idler pulley (Ref. 11) at center of slot in clutch arm (Ref. 9) Hook one end of spring (Ref. 13) over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 9) between tabs and other end into slot in frame. Long hub of idler pulley (Ref. - Page 39 Parts Lists REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1928731 NUT, Hex, Toplock, Jam, 3/8-16 1668477 PULLEY, Idler 1960647 SCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 1665994 PIN, Flat Head Drilled 1703046 ARM, Idler, 5-3/4 LG 1727149 SPRING, Extension 1722460 PIN, Quick 1676461 V-BELT, HA 1727058...
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Page 40: Traction Drive Group
Parts Lists TRACTION DRIVE GROUP Pack groove with grease. Lubricate with 5W 50 Synthetic oil. Hook end to top left corner Mount to bracket in slot of frame. frame weldment. Apply loctite (2 places). Apply Loctite and Torque to 55 - 60 in-lbs. - Page 41 Parts Lists REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1930601 SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/8 1667341 RETAINER, Bearing 1722703 BEARING, Ball 1726856 SHAFT, Hex 1921332 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4 G5 1725428 DISC, Friction with Insert 1665995 HUB, Friction Disc 1960684 NUT, Hex Keps, 5/16-18, Conical Washer...
- Page 42 Parts Lists TRACTION DRIVE GROUP Pack groove with grease. Lubricate with 5W 50 Synthetic oil. Hook end to top left corner Mount to bracket in slot of frame. frame weldment. Apply loctite (2 places). Apply Loctite and Torque to 55 - 60 in-lbs.
- Page 43 Parts Lists REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1928721 SCREW, Set Square Head Cup Point, 5/16-18 x 1/2 G8 1672595A PULLEY AND HUB ASSEMBLY 1919394 WASHER, 1 1729254 COLLAR, Set 1720300 GEAR AND HUB ASSEMBLY- RH 1930570 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 G8 2812808 FITTING, Lube 1/4 Drive, No Check Ball 1730228...
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Page 44: Wheel Group
Parts Lists WHEEL GROUP REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 172353 CAPSCREW, HEX HEAD 1714242 1612000 TIRE 1714235 WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY (Includes Ref. Nos. 1, 2, & 3) 153038 TIRE TUBE 1731186 KLIK-PIN... -
Page 45: Limited Warranty
M-B COMPANIES, INC. OF WISCONSIN 1615 Wisconsin Avenue, P.O. Box 200, New Holstein, WI 53061 Telephone: 800-558-5800 FAX: (920) 898-4588 1200 Park Street, Chilton, WI 53014 F G C F G C Telephone: 920-849-2313 FAX: (920) 849-2629 79 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, PA 17752 M-B Companies, Inc. - Page 46 NOTES: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...
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