Replacing the Bristles
Replace the bristles when they are worn to a 33 cm
(13 inch) diameter from the original 51 cm (20 inch)
diameter. Check the condition of the wear plate when
you replace the bristles (see
plate is worn through, replace it.
Note:
Replace all bristles at the same time;
otherwise, a mix of old and new bristles will reduce
performance.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, engage the parking brake, and
move the motion-control levers outward to the
N
-L
position.
EUTRAL
OCK
2.
Raise the A-frame and support it using a block
or cylinder lock.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Lower the kickstands; refer to
Kickstands (page
5.
Remove the 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch) on the left
and right sides of the broom
Figure 22
1. Nut—3/8 inch (4)
2. Carriage bolt—3/8 x 1 inch
(4)
3. Hood
6.
Remove a rear bolt from both sides of the drive
assembly and remove the hood
Figure
25); if the wear
Using the
10).
(Figure
22).
4. Lynch pin
5. Broom bracket
6. Bolt—1/4 x 3/4 inch (2)
(Figure
23).
1. Rear bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)
7.
Remove the 4 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), 4
nuts (3/8 inch), and the lynch pin on the left and
right sides of the broom to separate the broom
from the assembly
8.
On 1 side of the broom, remove the washer,
slide the broom out of the bracket, and remove
the spacer
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1. Washer
2. Spacer
9.
Remove the 3 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches) and the
cover plate
10.
Slide the brushes off the broom.
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Figure 23
2. Drive assembly
(Figure
22).
(Figure
24).
Figure 24
3. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches)
4. Cover plate
(Figure
24).
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