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47" ROTARY BROOM - BX2537A BX2737- Lawn Dethatching Wheel Kit BX2761 –Hydraulic Angling Kit For BX Series Tractors SERIAL NO. 2406576 AND UP OM 0287BR-AU 05/04 MANUAL PART NUMBER 70060-02212...
INTRODUCTION Illustrations O THE URCHASER The illustrations may not necessarily reproduce All products are designed to give safe, the full detail and the exact shape of the parts dependable service if they are operated and or depict the actual models, but are intended maintained according to instructions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY FIRST This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this rotary broom.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OTICE A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate the rotary broom. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the rotary broom and on the tractor.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued Rotary Broom & Subframe Operation 1. Before leaving the tractor unattended, take 10. Do not run the engine indoors except when possible precautions. Park starting engine and transporting attachment tractor/rotary broom on level ground, place in or out of building. Carbon monoxide gas the transmission in neutral, set the parking is colorless, odorless and deadly.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued 20. Never allow anyone to operate the rotary 33. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted broom until they have read the manual as recommended by your dealer. Weights completely and are thoroughly familiar with provide the necessary balance to improve basic tractor and rotary broom operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued AINTENANCE ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN 10.Do not modify or alter this rotary broom or REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED components operating functions. If you have questions concerning 1. Keep the tractor and rotary broom properly modifications, consult with your dealer. maintained.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued TORAGE Before storing the subframe or rotary broom, certain precautions should be taken to protect it from deterioration. Clean subframe rotary broom thoroughly. 1. Make all the necessary repairs. 2. Replace all safety signs that are damaged, lost, or otherwise become illegible.
ASSEMBLY OTARY BROOM SSEMBLY The rotary broom is assembled at the factory, however, parts contained in the bag must be installed. Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly. Separate bolts and nuts into various sizes. After assembly, torque all the bolts according to the Torque Specification Table enclosed at the end of the manual.
ASSEMBLY OTARY BROOM NSTALLATION Figure 3 WARNING To avoid serious personal injuries: Before getting off the tractor: Park the tractor level ground, place transmission in neutral, set the parking brake, disengage the driving system, lower the nose of the male quick hitch as much as possible, place all levers including auxiliary control levers in neutral, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
ASSEMBLY - BX2761 (O YDRAULIC NGLING PTION Installation (figure 4-5) 1. Figure 4: Turn the female hitch fully to the 5. Figure 5: Using thread sealant, attach right and raise the female hitch. Stabilize each hose (item 4) to each cylinder port. with a piece of wood (item 1).
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ASSEMBLY 8. With the engine stopped, relieve pressure WARNING: avoid serious from hydraulic system by moving the valve personal injury. Escaping hydraulic/ diesel handle in all directions. fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin 9. Identify broom hydraulic h oses to female causing serious injury quick couplers using the identification rings •...
ASSEMBLY - BX2737 (O ETHATCHING HEEL PTION Installation (Figure 6) Adjustment To adjust the height of the wheel (1/2" at a 1. Remove the parking stands (item 9) from time, from 3" minimum to 7" maximum) slide the supports (item 1) on each side of the the inner tube upward or downward, as broom.
OPERATION Brush-to-Ground Contact ENERAL REPARATION (Figure 7) 1. Check drive shaft tightening. This adjustment must be made when the 2. Make sure that the broom operates freely. broom is installed on the tractor. 3. Adjust the lawn dethatching wheels (if IMPORTANT: The pivot lock pin (item 3) installed).
OPERATION - MAINTENANCE PERATION General Sweeping Starting & Stopping the Rotary Broom IMPORTANT: Always use the float position Refer to tractor operator's manual for the when working with the broom. proper PTO operation. 1. Set the tractor engine RPM between low Snow Removal and mid range depending on the material to sweep.
MAINTENANCE Lubrication Use a grease gun, grease and lubricate as follows: DESCRIPTION TIME INTERVAL LUBRICATION REQUIRED Grease each universal joint 8 hours of operation (see decal #70060-03076) Driveline Separate the sliding parts and cover each one 20 hours of operation of them with grease (see decal #70060-03076 or 70001-00642) Lubricate with chain lubricant...
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MAINTENANCE Lubrication Use a grease gun, grease and lubricate as follows: DESCRIPTION TIME INTERVAL LUBRICATION REQUIRED Wheel bracket 8 hours of operation Use a good quality multipurpose lubricant Wheel support 8 hours of operation Use a good quality multipurpose lubricant Wheel 8 hours of operation Use a good quality multipurpose lubricant...
MAINTENANCE Brush Replacement (Figure 8) When the brushes reach a diameter of 10", 8. Insert the first brush on the brush support it is necessary to replace them in order to by aligning the guides (item 10) on each maximize the performance of your broom. side of a brush support tube (item 11).
MAINTENANCE Chain Replacement Shearbolt Replacement (Figure 10) (Figure 9 &9A) Replace the chain when the distance 1. Remove the broken shearbolt (item 1) by between the spans is reduced to 1 3/4 aligning the hole of the driveline yoke with (see figure 9A) the hole of the gearbox shaft.
PARTS NTRODUCTION All parts are illustrated in "exploded views" which show the individual parts in their normal relationship to each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations. These numbers correspond to those in the "Reference Number" (REF) column, and are followed by the description and quantity required. O/L - "Obtain Locally"...
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE GENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE Use the following torques when special torques are not given Note: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, when dry. These values do not apply if lubricants are used. BOLT SIZES (SAE) TORQUE INCHES Pounds-Foot...
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