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Figure 7. Brush Pattern
4. Adjust the brush pattern as necessary according to
instructions found in Adjusting the Spring-Chain
Assembly.
Adjusting the Spring-Chain Assembly
The spring-chain assembly allows the brush head to
pivot up and down.
To adjust brush pattern:
1. Lower the broom to take tension off the transport
chain.
2. Shorten the transport chain and raise the broom.
Transport chain should support the weight of the
broom.
3. Move the spring chain forward (lengthen), in the
swing assembly chain holder, to lower the brush
head; move chain backward (shorten) in the holder
to raise it.
Adjust Transport Chain
The transport chain supports the weight of the brush
head assembly during transport between work sites
and during adjustment of the spring-chain assemblies.
To adjust the transport chain:
1. Rotate the brush head forward.
2. Tighten the transport chain.
3. Retract the loader arms. Lower the broom so the
transport chain supports the weight of the broom.
12 Operation
OPERATION
Read and understand the angle broom and skid steer
operator's manuals before operating the angle broom.
Failure to do so may result in death, serious personal
injury or property damage.
Never raise the angle broom more than a few inches
off the ground when traveling from job site to job site.
Carry the broom low to the ground so that the operator
has good visibility and stability. Avoid any sudden
movements.
Improper operation can cause the machine to
tip or roll over and cause injury or death.
• Keep power unit lift arms and attachment as
low as possible.
• Do not travel or turn with power unit lift arms
and attachment raised.
• Turn only on level ground.
• Go up and down slopes, not across them.
• Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.
• Do not overload the machine.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
Only engage power when equipment is at
ground operating level. Always disengage power
when equipment is raised off the ground.
CAUTION
Keep brush away from intense heat or flame.
Brush material can ignite and burn.
Directing Debris
Avoid excessive downward pressure on the brush sec-
tions to prevent excessive wear. A two- to three- inch
wide pattern is sufficient for most applications. Make
sure the adjustment bolts are equal in order to prevent
an uneven wear pattern. To adjust brush pattern see
Adjust Brush Pattern, page 11.
Direct debris by angling the brush in the desired direc-
tion.
Observe wind direction. Sweeping with the wind makes
sweeping more effective and helps keep debris off the
operator.
ARNING
MAN0731 (9/19/2008)
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