Honda Automobiles FS5047 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing an HTA attachment for your Honda Tractor.

This manual covers the assembly, operation and maintenance of the HTA Model FS5047 Rotary Broom. For your convenience, a parts guide publication.

NOTE: The information in this publication is based on the latest product

information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves incurring

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the right to make changes at any time without notice and without

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Indicates that serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed.

Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury result if instructions are not followed.

is also included in this

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HTA attachments are designed to give safe and dependable service if assembled and operated according to instructions.

If a problem should arise, or you have any questions about your attachment(s),

consult an authorized Honda Multi-Purpose Tractor dealer.

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Gives helpful information.

not followed.

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

Contents Page

ASSEMBLY

Step

Step 2: Attaching broom to tractor ..............................

Step 3: Optional dolly wheels installation

OPERATION

Operating controls

Adjustments

Applications

MAINTENANCE

General

Brush replacement

1: Preparation

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PARTS GUIDE

FS5047 - Front Rotary Broom

Components

WARRANTY SERVICE

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS ARE SUGGESTED

OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR

PRECAUTIONS.

AND

ROTARY

READ AND

BROOM

TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TRACTOR

HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY

MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY OBSERVING CERTAIN

THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED

HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS

DO SO.

. A CAREFUL

TRAINING

1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before using the tractor and rotary broom.

Be thoroughly familiar how to stop the

unit and disengage the controls quickly.

with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know

2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment

without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons and animals.

4. Never operate tractor in non-ventilated area.

PREPARATION

1. Make sure that the attachment drive is disengaged before starting the engine.

2. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running.

3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all

boards, wires and other foreign objects.

4. Never operate the rotary broom without good visibility.

5. Never wear loose, torn or bulky clothing around the tractor and attachments. It

may catch on moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of accidents.

6. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear

a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortably loud noises.

7. Always use safety glasses or a face shield to protect your eyes if tractor is

not equipped With enclosed cab.

8. Make sure driveline is well secured to the tractor and attachment.

9. The use of HONDA approved counterweight is recommended.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

OPERATING

Always use caution when operating to avoid possible injury.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating

all times.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing a gravel drive, walk or road. Stay alert for the hidden hazards of

Keep a careful watch for foreign objects that could damage the rotary broom while operating.

Do not

sweep across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not

parts. Keep clear of discharge opening

traffic.

attempt to sweep steep slopes.

Never operate the tractor or broom without guards, plates and other

safety

protective devices in place.

Use care when backing up.

Never

Disengage power to broom when transporting

10.

Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before making any

direct discharge at bystanders or windows. Never allow anyone in front

the rotary broom.

or when not in use.

repairs, adjustments or inspections.

the broom should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately

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and

check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

12.

Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended. Disengage

the attachment drive, set parking brake, stop

Never operate

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the rotary broom on any kind of carpet.

the engine and remove the key.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Provide adequate blocking before working under the broom when in raised position.

2. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain that all moving parts have

stopped.

3. Keep broom away from flames and intense heat.

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REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF DAMAGED

SAFETY DECALS

MISE

3. (CANADA ONLY)

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GARDE

ROTATING DRlVELINE

CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH

KEEP

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT

ALL DRIVELINE, TRACTOR AND EQ

UIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE

DRIVELINES SECURELY ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS

DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT TURN

FREELY ON DRIVELINE

2. (U.S.A. ONLY)

AWAY!

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP PEOPLE AND CLOTHING

WELL CLEAR

NOT OPERATE WITHOUT-

ALL DRIVELINE. TRACTOR

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AND EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE

DRIVELINES SECURELY

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ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS

DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT

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TURN FREELY ON DRIVELINE

TRANSMISSION ROTATIVE

NE PAS OPÉRER SANS—

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2. (CANADA ONLY)

À CARDAN

TOUT CONTACT PEUT

CAUSER LA MORT

TENIR VÊTEMENTS ET

PERSONNES À L'ÉCART

QUE TOUS LES PROTEC

TEURS DU TRACTEUR DE L'É-

QUIPMENT ET DE L'ARBRE À CARDAN SOIENT EN PLACE

L'ARBRE À CARDAN FIXÉ SO

LIDEMENT À CHAQUE BOUT QUE LES PROTECTEURS

TOURNENT LIBREMENT SUR

L'ARBRE À CARDAN 88 |

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before mounting this rotary broom on your tractor, your tractor must be

equipped with an HTA Model QH5000 Quick Hitch.

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STEP 1: PREPARATION

Insert a parking stand (fig.1, item 1)

in each stand support from Install upper hole parking stands in most extended position and secure each stand

hairpin (fig.1, item 2).

Install adapter (fig. 1 , item 3 inside

broom female hitch. Secure with a 5/8" nylon nut.

Attach support plate (fig.2, item 1) on

pin of lower

with hairpin.

Before beginning assembly of this subf rame, please read the instructions

through completely and familiarize yourself completing assembly, torque specification

a 5/32" x 1 1/4" cotter pin in

of each parking stand. Set

left hand lift link. Secure

table on page 21.

the underside.

with a 4mm x 80mm

with all the parts. After

all bolts according to the torque

FIGURE 1

Assemble shackle (fig.2, item 2) with

cotter pin to chain and support plate

(fig.2, item 1).

e) Attach chain anchor plate (fig.2, item

3) to tractor frame (placing largest hole in line hole) using

lockwashers and nuts.

Assemble shackle (fig.2, item 4) with

hairpin to chain and anchor plate.

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with tractor front mounting

three 5/16" x 1 bolts,

FIGURE 2

STEP 2: ATTACHING

BROOM

TO TRACTOR

a) Insert driveline half (with quick connect

yoke) over broom driveline

half. Set

driveline on its support.

NOTE: Driveline sliding surfaces must be

greased.

b) Insert

male quick hitch (fig.3, item 1)

into broom female hitch (fig.3, item 2)

and place male quick hitch lever (fig.3, item 3) fully Secure male quick hitch latch with the

forward in "locked" position.

linchpin.

Connect broom driveline to tractor PTO

shaft by sliding back the locking collar

on yoke, then push over PTO shaft until

the locking collar snaps back fully.

Make

sure driveline is well secured at

both ends.

This shaft turns at very high

RPM. If the collar is not 1ocked to the PTO

shaft at the tractor end, or if the yoke at the broom end driveline can fly loose capable

of causing serious injury or death.

is not secured properly, the

with great force

d) Remove hair pin (fig.4, item 1) from

welded sleeve on right hand side of broom mounting pin (fig.4, item position and lock

bracket. Carefully pull out the

2) to its most extended

in place with same

hair pin.

FIGURE

is used to prevent female hitch on broom from being pulled brush ground contact adjustment spring, thus facilitating mounting and dismounting of broom.

e) Correct

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The pin in the inmost position

up by the

all adjustment settings on page

FIGURE

ASSEMBLY

STEP

NOTICE

OPTIONAL CASTER

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Caster wheels are required for

WHEEL

INSTALLATION

lawn thatching and to prevent

gouging .

Remove pin (fig.5, item 1 ) and hairpin

from each caster wheel (fig.5, item 3).

Select desired number of spacer sleeves

(fig.5, item 2) to remain on bottom portion of caster wheel

(see application

page 10).

Remove parking stands (fig.1, item 1

and replace

them with the caster wheels

(fig.5, item 3). Place remaining spacer

sleeve(s) over

caster wheels on upper

side of stand supports, and secure

caster

wheels with pins (fig.5, item 1)

and hairpin.

FIGURE 5

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