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Stark thm-4500 Operating And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Original Operating and maintenance manual Back broom...

  • Page 2: General

    For us, the long lifecycle and efficiency of your new equipment is a priority. To keep the broom in top working condition, read this manual carefully before using the equipment. STARK products are engineered and manufactured in Finland, and each of them is equipped according to the needs of the customer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General ..............................2 Read before use ........................... 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................4 PURPOSE OF USE .......................... 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................5 IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AND SPAREPARTS ..............6 4.1. Identification plate ..........................6 4.2. Maintenance services ........................6 MAIN PARTS OF THE BACK BROOM .....................

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The original manufacturer’s EC declaration of conformity: Generic product name: Back broom Models: STARK THM 4500 Manufacturer: Lametal Ltd Kaskenviertäjäntie 2 73100 LAPINLAHTI, Finland tel. +358 17 731 565 Declares that the above-mentioned equipment meets the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery and, where applicable, comply with the standards •...

  • Page 5: Purpose Of Use

    2. PURPOSE OF USE The back brooms are intended for sweeping of streets, yards and areas small and large. 3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Make sure you know your equipment before you start using it. Equipment may be operated only by an individual who is thoroughly familiar with its use. Before connecting hydraulics to the base machine, make sure that: there is no-one between the attachment and the base machine the base machine is turned off and the parking brake is on.

  • Page 6: Identification Information And Spareparts

    (marked in the identification plate) when you order spare parts. For more information on maintenance and spare parts, please contact the STARK maintenance and spare part services or your retailer.

  • Page 7: Main Parts Of The Back Broom

    5. MAIN PARTS OF THE BACK BROOM Picture 2. Main parts of the back broom 1) Back broom’s frame 2) Propeller shaft 3) Angle gear box 4) Front propeller shaft 5) Rotating triangle 6) Hydraulic cylinder 7) Broom roller 8) Chain 9) Brush ring 10) Support wheel 11) Chain’s protective plate...

  • Page 8: Using The Back Broom

    6. USING THE BACK BROOM When attaching the back broom for the first time, make sure it is compatible with the base machine by following the instructions below. Always check the compatibility when attaching the back broom to a new base machine. Make sure that the base machine allows the installation of the back broom.

  • Page 9: Operating The Back Broom

    7. OPERATING THE BACK BROOM Check following before using the back broom: Broom is installed properly to the base machine All locking cotters are in place Hydraulic hoses are attached properly Hoses are intact There are no oil leaks in attachment All functions are in order Learn the functions of the back broom in an enclosed area before actual usage.

  • Page 10: Overload Switch

    Picture 3. Suitable height for the brush ring 7.2. Overload switch Load on the back broom must be reduced when the overload switch opens. Slow down the driving speed or stop completely until the overload switch operates normally. Overload switch is a safety mechanism which can be damaged when used incorrectly.

  • Page 11: Changing The Brush Rings

    7.3. Changing the brush rings 1) Detach the protective case for the chain. (Picture 5) 2) Loosen the chain and remove it. (Picture 6) 3) Detach 2 pc of M12 bolts from the locking plate. (4 pc, pictures 7 and 8) 4) Detach the bearing’s snap ring from the axle.
  • Page 12 Picture 9. Snap ring of the bearing Picture 10. Bolts of the end plate Picture 11. Bolts of the locking flange Picture 12. Install double brush rings to the ends of the broom rollers Sivu 12 / 21...

  • Page 13: Changing The Broom Roller

    7.4. Changing the broom roller The broom roller is attached to the middle support with a bolt-on bearing housing. The broom roller can be fully removed after removing the end plate by detaching the bearing housings from the middle support. (Picture 13) At the side of the middle support there is a bearing which can be changed after the broom roller’s axle is removed.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Chain

    7.5. Adjusting the chains The back broom has a chain at both sides, which transfers the power between the propeller shaft and the broom roller’s axle. Check chains for tightness after every 50 operating hours. If chains are too loose, they will be needlessly strained. If chains are too tight, they will strain cogwheels and axles’...
  • Page 15 7.6. Removing the back broom from the base machine 1. Lower the back broom down on an even surface on its support legs (picture 19). 2. Adjust the support wheels so that the brush rings don’t touch the ground. 3. Turn off the base machine, apply the parking brake and depressurize the system. 4.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Of The Back Broom

    8. MAINTENANCE OF THE BACK BROOM 8.1. General safety precautions for the use and maintenance Comply with existing laws and regulations and the instructions given in this manual. Never go under an unsecured device. Always apply the parking brake of the base machine before performing any actions on the device. Only use tools that are in proper working order.

  • Page 17: Lubrication Points

    8.6. Lubrication points 1. Grease nipples for the hydraulic cylinder 2. Grease nipples for the support wheel’s crank 3. Grease nipples for the support wheels 4. Grease nipples for the chain Picture 20. Lubrication points Picture 21. Lubrication points Picture 22. Lubrication points Picture 23.
  • Page 18 8.7. Adding oil to the angle gear box Angle gear box in the middle has oil inside. The amount of oil is checked with a plug located at a side of the gear box (red arrow). Old oil is removed from the emptying plug located under the gear box (blue arrow). (Picture 24) The oil must be at least at the level of the plug when the attachment is horizontally aligned.

  • Page 19: Hydraulics

    9. HYDRAULICS The back broom can be connected in two different ways, either with two (figure 1) or four (figure 2) hoses. When connecting with two hoses, the hydraulics of the basic machine is connected to quick connectors and a separate switch is used to choose whether the broom is rotated or turned.
  • Page 20 Figure 2. 4-hose hydraulics Sivu 20 / 21...

  • Page 21: Warranty Policy

    3. Warranty period STARK warranty covers a period of one (1) year. If need be, the client and the manufacturer make separate agreements on warranty concerning repairs and spare parts used in repairs. 4. Repairs during the warranty period Repairs during the warranty period are carried out free of charge within the normal working hours by the manufacturer repair and maintenance services or by a repair service provider accredited by the manufacturer.

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