Toro 38701 Operator's Manual

PowerBroom

38701

KehrmaschinePowerBroom

38701

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38701

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38701

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ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserial-numberlocation

ModelNo.

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnow,dust,anddirtfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties,aswellasthatchfromgrass.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

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Contents

Safety

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SlopeIndicator...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5

ProductOverview.....................................................7

Controls.............................................................7

Specications....................................................8

Attachments/Accessories...................................8

BeforeOperation...................................................9

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9

FillingtheFuelTank............................................9

CheckingtheSweepingPath..............................9

AdjustingtheBroomHeight..............................10

DuringOperation.................................................10

DuringOperationSafety...................................10

OperatingtheEngine.........................................1 1

DrivingtheMachine..........................................13

OperatingtheBroom........................................14

AdjustingtheBroomSideAngle........................15

UsingtheAlternateCasterLocation..................16

ClearingaCloggedBroom................................16

AfterOperation....................................................16

AfterOperationSafety......................................16

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................17

TransportingtheMachine.................................17

Maintenance...........................................................18

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18

MaintenanceSafety..........................................18

PreparingforMaintenance...............................18

Lubrication........................................................19

EngineMaintenance.........................................19

FuelSystemMaintenance................................22

DriveSystemMaintenance...............................23

BroomMaintenance.........................................24

BeltMaintenance..............................................26

ChassisMaintenance.......................................30

Storage...................................................................30

StorageSafety..................................................30

PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................30

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................31

Troubleshooting......................................................32

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSI/OPEIB71.3andANSIB71.4specications.

Thisproductiscapableofinjuringhandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing
safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
personalinjury.

GeneralSafety

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows

howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Releasethebroom-drivelever,traction-drivelever,

shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostopwheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition
foranyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearorunder

movingpartsonthemachine.Keepclearofthe
dischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outof

theoperatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

3

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis10°.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan10°.Foldalongtheappropriatelinetomatchthe
recommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

115-2903

decal112-9028

decal115-2903

1.Grease

1.Thrownobjecthazard—Do
notoperatewhenpeople
andpetsareinthearea.

decal116-8140

116-8140

2.Warning—Entanglement
hazard—stayclearofthe
rotatingbroom.

decal133-8062

133-8062

5

decal135-2867

135-2867

1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsinplace.

4.Warning-Stopengineandremovesparkplugbeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaningmachineandattachments.Before
leavingtheoperator’sposition,disengagebroom,traction
drive,andstopengine.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.DoNotcarrypassengers.

2.Thrownobjecthazard-DoNotoperatewhenpeopleandpets
areinthearea;pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrownbybroom.

5.Warning-Entanglementhazard-stayclearofrotatingbroom.
Broombristleswillmeltorburn-keepawayfromextreme
heatorame.DoNotoperateonanyrooforotherelevated
surface.

3.Warning-Wearhearingprotection.

6.Warning-Operateacrossslopesnotupanddown.Use
extremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

144-0316

1.Engagethetraction-controllevertoactivatethetractiondrive.4.Engagetheright-turnlevertoturnright.

2.Engagetheleft-turnlevertoturnleft.5.EngagethePTOlevertoactivatethePTO.

3.Engagethebroom-anglelevertoadjustthebroom.

decal144-0316

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ProductOverview

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Figure5

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Figure4

1.Wheel-clutchlever6.Traction-drivelever

2.Broom-anglelever7.Fuel-tankcap

3.Broom-drivelever8.Broomandhood

4.Speed-selectorlever

5.Handbargrip

9.Broom-height-adjustment
pin

Controls

Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisthetopleverlocatedontherear,
leftsideoftheengineabovethefuel-shutoffvalve
(Figure5).

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
MovetheleverlefttotheONpositionforacoldstart.
DonotrunawarmenginewiththechokeintheON
position.

1.Chokecontrol

2.Fuel-shutoffvalve5.EngineOn/Offswitch

3.Throttlecontrol

4.Recoil-starthandle

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutoffthefuelwhen
youwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,parkthe
machineinsideabuilding,ortransportthemachineto
andfromthejobsite(Figure5).

Movethelevertothelefttoshutoffthefuel.Movethe
levertotherighttoturnonthefuel.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherear,rightsideof
theengineandbelowthefueltank(Figure5).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottlecontroltotheleftincreasestheengine
speed,andmovingitrightdecreasestheengine
speed.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

Locatedontherightsideoftheengine(Figure5).

RotatetheswitchclockwisetotheONposition
beforestartingtheengine.Rotatetheswitch
counterclockwisetotheOFFpositiontoshotoffthe
engine.

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Wheel-ClutchLevers

Speed-SelectorLever

Thewheel-clutchleversarelocatedbelowtheright
andlefthandles.

Thewheelclutchleversallowthedrivetomomentarily
disengageto1orbothwheelswiththetraction-drive
leversqueezed.Thisallowsforeasierturningand
maneuveringthemachine(Figure6).

Note:Squeezingbothwheelclutchlevers

simultaneouslydisengagesthedrivetobothwheels
(free-wheeling).Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitinto
areversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverand
transportthemachinemoreeasilywhentheengine
isnotrunning.

Thespeed-selectionleverislocatedonthemain
consolepanel(Figure6).

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
settings.T ochangespeeds,releasethetraction-drive
lever,andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
setting.Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeed
setting.

Broom-AngleLever

Thebroom-angleleverislocatedattherighthandle
(Figure6).

Thebroom-anglelevercontrolstheanglelock.The
broomanglecanbelockedinto3positions:straight
ahead,orangledtotheleftorright19°.

Specications

Width

Length

Height

Weight

118cm(46.5inches)

185.5cm(73inches)

105.5cm(41.5inches)

151kg(333lb)

Figure6

1.Wheel-clutchlever4.Traction-drivelever

2.Handle

3.Broom-anglelever6.Broom-drivelever

5.Speed-selectorlever

Broom-DriveLever

Thebroom-driveleverislocatedabovetheright
handle(Figure6).

Toengagethebroom,squeezethelevertothehandle.
Todisengagethebroom,releasetherightlever.

Traction-DriveLever

Thetraction-driveleverislocatedabovetheleft
handle(Figure6).

Thetraction-drivelevercontrolstheforwardand
reversemotionofthemachine.T oengagethetraction
drive,squeezethelevertothehandle.

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Enginespeed(noload)

Fueltankcapacity

Fullspeed:3600±100rpm

4.1L(1.0USgallon)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

Note:Holdingdownthetraction-driveleveragainst

thehandleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

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Operation

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection;alsoweara
respiratorordustmaskindustyconditions.Tie
backlonghair,securelooseclothing,anddonot
wearloosejewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

•Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

FillingtheFuelTank

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure7;donotllabove
thebottomofthefueltankneck.

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Figure7

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.

CheckingtheSweeping
Path

Abroomsweepswiththetipsofitsbristles.Whenyou
applytoomuchdownwardpressure,thebroomno
longerusesitstips;thebroomisnowworkingwiththe
sidesofthebristles.Thislimitstheickingactionof
thebristlesandsweepingeffectiveness,decreasing
theservicelifeofthebroom.

1.Drivethemachinetoaat,dustyareaandstop
themachine.

2.Withtheenginerunning,movethethrottle
midwaybetweentheSLOWandFASTpositions.

3.Squeezethebroom-drivecontrol,andallowthe
broomtorotatefor30seconds.

4.Releasethebroom-drivecontrol,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

5.Checktheareasweptbythebroom.The
broom-sweepareashouldequalthefullbroom
widthandamaximumdepthof51to102mm(2
to4inches).

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

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1.51to102mm(2to4
inches)maximumdepth

2.Fullbroomwidth

Figure8

3.Sweptarea

4.Raiseorlowerthecasterwheeltubetoadjust
theareasweptbythebroomasstatedin

CheckingtheSweepingPath(page9).

Note:Selectanyholecombinationthatisin

alignmenttoplaceandlatchtheretainingpin;
matchthesamepositionontheotherside.

5.Forneradjustment,slidetheadjustersleeve1
pinholeupordownonthecasterwheeltube
toadjustthebroomheightin3mm(1/8inch)
increments(Figure9).Repeatsteps3through5
fortheothercasterwheel.

•Toraisethebroomin3mm(1/8inch)

increments,slightlyraisetheadjustersleeve

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andinsertthepinintothenextpinholebelow
thecurrentholeused.

•Tolowerthebroomin3mm(1/8inch)

increments,slightlylowertheadjustersleeve
andinsertthepinintothenextpinhole
abovethecurrentholeused.

6.Ifthebroom-sweepareaistoolarge,toosmall,
oruneven,adjustthebroomheight;referto

AdjustingtheBroomHeight(page10).

AdjustingtheBroomHeight

1.Drivetoaat,dustyareaandstopthemachine.

2.Ensurethatthebroom-driveleverisreleased,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

3.Toadjustthebroomheight,removeandretain
thepinfromtheadjustersleeveandwheeltube
ofthecaster(Figure9).

6.Whenthebroomheightisadjusted,secure
thepinoneachcasterwheel,andcheckthe
broom-sweeparea;refertoCheckingthe

SweepingPath(page9).

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

1.Caster-wheeltube

2.Positionstoachieve3mm
(1/8inch)increments

Figure9

3.Pin

4.Adjustersleeve

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

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•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Donotclearsnow,dirt,orthatchacrossthefaceof

slopes.Exerciseextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.Donotattempttoclearsteep
slopes.

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•Donotoperatethemachinenearglassenclosures,

automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs,etc.without
properlyadjustingthebroomdischargeangle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

andinspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingthemachine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhen

startingitandformovingthemachineinoroutof
thebuilding;exhaustfumesaredangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnow,dirt,orthatchattoofast
ofarate.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeuncloggingthe
broomhousing,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustments,orinspections.

OperatingtheEngine

PositioningtheAir-CleanerCover
forColdorWarmAirTemperature

Important:Runningtheenginewiththe

air-cleanercoverpositionedforcold-weather
operationinnormalconditionscandamagethe
engine.

Theair-cleanercoverhas2positions:thecoldor
normal,ambientairpositions:

Adjusttheair-cleanercoverasfollows:

•Whenoperatinginacoldambientaircondition

(coldairtemperatureandhumidity)—positionthe
air-cleanercoverwithsnowakedecalfacingout
(Figure10).

Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineexhibits

carburetoricing.Symptomsincludetheengine
runsroughatidleorlowspeed,anditdischarges
blackorwhitesmokeintheexhaust.

•Whenoperatinginanormalambientair

condition—positiontheair-cleanercoverwithsun
decalfacingout(Figure10).

Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineisnot

exhibitingcarburetoricing.

•Beforeclearingthebroom,parkthemachine

onlevelground,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
spark-plugwire(s).Sharpobjectscanbecome
entangledinthebristles.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhencleaningoutthebroomofforeign
objects;donotuseyourbarehands.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapproved

bythemanufacturerofthemachine.

1.Normalambientair
position

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Figure10

2.Coldambientairposition

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OpeningtheFuel-ShutoffValve

StartingtheEngine

Movethefuel-shutoffvalvelocatedbelowthechoke,
totherighttoturnonfuel(Figure11).

Figure11

1.FUELONposition3.Choke

2.Fuel-shutoffvalve

1.Ontherightsideoftheengine,rotatetheengine

On/OffswitchclockwisetotheONposition
(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.Recoil-starthandle

2.Throttle

3.Engineswitch(OFF
position)

4.Engineswitch(ON
position)

2.Ontherear,leftsideoftheengine,movethe
chokelevertothelefttotheONposition.On
awarmengine,leavethechokeintheOFF
position(Figure11).

3.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW
andFASTpositionslocatedonrear,rightsideof
theengine(Figure12).

4.Slowlypulltherecoil-starthandleuntilyoufeel
resistanceandthenstop(Figure12).

5.Allowtheropeoftherecoil-starthandletoretract
andthensharplypullthehandlestraightout.

Note:Allowtheropetoretractslowly.

6.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,
thenmovethechoketowardtheOFFposition
(Figure11).

StoppingtheEngine

1.Releasethebroom-driveleverandthe
traction-drivelever.

2.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW
andFASTpositions(Figure12).

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3.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15
seconds,thenturntheengineOn/Offswitchto
theOFFpositiontostoptheengine(Figure12).

4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.

5.Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutofffuelwhen
youwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,park
themachineinsideabuilding,ortransportthe
machinetoandfromthejobsite(Figure11).

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Figure14

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary .

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisdisengaged,checkandadjustthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingtheBroomDrive

Adjustment(page25)andAdjustingtheTraction
Cable(page24),orcontactyourAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

DrivingForward

1.Placethespeedselectorlevertothedesired
forwardposition,makingsurethatitlocksinthe
notch(Figure13).

3.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethe
traction-drivelever.

4.Usethewheelclutchesleversasfollows:

Note:

•Todrivestraight,squeezethetraction-drive

leverbutdonotsqueezethewheel-clutch
levers(Figure15).

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Figure15

•Toturnleft,squeezethetraction-drivelever

andsqueezetheleftwheel-clutchlever
(Figure16).

Figure13

Note:Ifthegroundspeedistoofast,debrisor

snowwillpileupinfrontofthebroomcausing
thebroomtoplowinsteadofsweep.Thiscan
damagethebristlesandthedriveline.

2.Slowlysqueezethetraction-drivelevertothe
lefthandle(Figure14).

Note:Holddownthetraction-driveleveragainst

thehandletoengagethetractiondriveforboth
wheels.

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Figure16

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Note:Whenyoucompletetheturn,release

thewheel-clutchlever.Thetractiondrive
engagesbothwheels.

•Toturnright,squeezethetraction-drivelever

andsqueezetherightwheel-clutchlever
(Figure17).

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Figure17

Note:Whenyoucompletetheturn,release

thewheel-clutchlever.Thetractiondrive
engagesbothwheels.

•Momentarilysqueezeandreleasetheleft

orrightwheel-clutchlevertomakesteering
adjustmentsandkeepthemachinemoving
inastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.

5.Toshutoffthetractiondrive,releasethe
traction-drivelever.

DrivingtheMachineRearward

PivotingtheMachinewiththe
EngineShutoff

Squeezebothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneouslyand
pivotthemachine(Figure18).

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1.Placethespeed-selectorleverintothedesired
reverse-speedrange,makingsurethatthe
speedselectorlocksinthenotch.

2.Tomoverearward,engagethetractiondrive
andslowlysqueezethelefttractionlevertothe
handle.

Note:Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingthe

leftorrightwheel-clutchleverallowsforsteering
adjustmentstokeepthemachinegoingina
straightline.

Note:Toturnright,squeezetheright

wheel-clutchlevertowardthehandle.This
disengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhilethe
leftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.

Note:Similarly ,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutch

leverturnsthemachinetotheleft.

Note:Squeezingbothwheel-clutchlevers

simultaneouslydisengagesthedrivetobothwheels.
Thisenablesyoutomovethemachinerearward
withoutstoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italso
allowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthemachine
moreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.

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Figure18

OperatingtheBroom

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,contact
withrotatingormovingpartswillseverely
injurehandsandfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
broomwhileoperatingthemachine.

•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.

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WARNING

Contactwitharotatingbroomcanresult
inseriouspersonalinjuryordeathtothe
operatororbystanders.

•Toremoveanobstructionfromthebroom;
refertoClearingaCloggedBroom(page

16).

•Donotoperatethemachineifthebroom
driveleverisnotfunctioningproperly.
ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure19

WARNING

Therotatingbroomcanthrowstonesand
otherforeignobjects,causingserious
personalinjurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheworkingareaclearandfreeofall
objectsthatthebroomcouldpickupand
throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.

CAUTION

Whenthebroomisengaged,itmaydrivethe
machineinthereversedirection.Ifthebroom
heightisadjustedtoolow,themachinemay
movemoreforcefullyinthereversedirection,
causinginjuryand/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthebroomheightandadjust
itproperlyorcontactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalower
gear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shift

themachineintoalowergear.Ifthefront
continuestorideup,liftthehandles.

4.Tostopthebroom,releasetherightlever.

AdjustingtheBroomSide
Angle

1.Disengagethebroomandshutofftheengine.

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Pushtheleverdownwiththethumbofyourright
hand(Figure20).

1.SettheenginethrottletotheFASTposition.

2.Placethespeedselectorleverintothedesired
positionandslowlysqueezethelefthand
tractiondrivelever.

Important:Makesurethatthetractiondrive

isengagedbeforeoperatingthebroom;
otherwise,thebroommaydrivethemachine
inthereversedirection.

3.Engagethebroombyslowlysqueezingtheright
broomlevertothehandle(Figure19).

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Figure20

4.Squeezetheleftwheel-clutchlevertothehandle
(Figure20)andpushthebroomhousingto
followingpositions.

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•19°totheleft

•Straightahead

ClearingaCloggedBroom

•19°totheright

5.Oncethebroomispositioned,releasethe
broomanglelever.

Important:Ensurethatthebroomlocksinto

placeatoneofthe3positions.

6.Releasetheleftwheel-clutchlever.

UsingtheAlternateCaster
Location

Whenworkinginsnow,movethecastersfromthe
frontofthebroomarmtothebackthebroomhood
(Figure21).

WARNING

Therotatingbroomcouldcauseserious
injury.

Shutofftheengineandallowallrotatingparts
tostopbeforecleaningthebroom.

•Ifthebroombecomesclogged,stayinthe

operatingpositionandreleasethetraction-drive
lever.Whileengagingthebroom,pushdownon
thehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea
fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then
liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthebroombybumpingthe

frontofthemachine,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonlevelground.shutoffthe

engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

–Sharpobjectscanbecomeentangledin

bristles.Useglovesandcautionwhen
removingforeignobjectsfromthebroom;do
notuseyourhands.

Figure21

1.Broomhood4.Broomarm

2.Carriagebolt

3.Casterbracket

1.Supportthebroom.

2.Removethe2locknuts,2washers,and2
carriagebolts(Figure21)thatsecurethecaster
brackettothebroomarm.

3.Atthebackofthebroomhood,aligntheholesin
thecasterbracketwiththeholesontheinboard
sideofthebroomarm(Figure21).

4.Securethecasterbrackettothebroomarmwith
the2locknuts,2washers,and2carriagebolts
(Figure21).

5.Washer

6.Locknut

AfterOperation

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AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertotheStoragesectionforimportant
information.

•Whenoperatinginsnowyconditions,runthe

machineforafewminutesafterremovingsnowto
preventfreeze-upofthebroomandhousing.

•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingthe

machine,ensurethattherotarybroomandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
spark-plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugto
preventaccidentalstarting.

•Disengagethepowertotherotarybroomwhen

transportingorstoringthemachine.

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PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyou
havedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,start
theengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfora

fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.
Engagethebroomtoclearanyremainingsnow
frominsidethehousing.Shutofftheengineand
waitforallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnect
thespark-plugwire.Removeallice,snow,orother
debrisfromthemachine.

•Connectthespark-plugwire.Withtheengine

switchintheOFFposition,pulltherecoil-starter
handleseveraltimestopreventtherecoilstarter
fromfreezingup.

TransportingtheMachine

WARNING

Usingrampsthatarenotstrongenoughor
properlysupportedtoloadthemachineonto
thetransportvehiclecouldbedangerous.The
rampscouldcollapse,causingthemachineto
fall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

•Useproperrampsthataresecuredtothe
truckortrailer.

•Keepyourfeetandlegsoutfromunderthe
machinewhenloadingandunloading.

PreparingtoTransportthe
Machine

Performthefollowingbeforetransportingthemachine:

•Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.

•Useaheavy-dutytrailertotransportthemachine.

Placethemachineineitheraforwardorreverse
gear,thenblockthewheels.

•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerwith

straps,chains,cables,orropes.

•Ensurethatthetrailerhasallthenecessary

lightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every300hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthetractioncableadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary .

•Checkthebroomdriveadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthebroom-shaftshearpin.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Checkthetireairpressure.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Lubricatethebroom-angle-lockpin.

•Changetheengineoil(morefrequentlyinsevereconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Replacethefoampre-cleaner.

•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

•Checkthetractioncableadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary .

•Checkthebroomdriveadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary .

•Drainthefuelsystemandruntheengineoutthefuelattheendoftheoperating
season.

•Checkthetireairpressure.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengine

adjustments,repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contacttheauthorizedengine
servicedealer.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe

machine,shutofftheengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.Ifmajorrepairsareever
needed,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandallowittocool.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plugandkeepthewireawayfromtheplug,to
preventaccidentalstarting(Figure22).

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts

andaccessories.

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1.Spark-plugwire

Lubrication

2.Removethebeltcoverandtheengineshield.

3.Movethespeed-selectorlevertotheR2position.

4.Dipalong,clean,small-tippedpaintbrushin
automotiveengineoilandlightlylubricatethe
hexshaft(Figure24).

Important:Donotgetoilontherubber

wheelorthealuminumfriction-driveplateas
thetractiondrivewillslip(Figure24).

Note:Rockthemachineforwardandrearward

torotatethehexshaft.

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Figure22

LubricatingtheBroom-Angle-Lock
PinandtheHexShaft

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Yearly

1.Lubricatethebroom-angle-lockpinttingwith
No.2lithiumgrease(Figure23).

Figure24

1.Aluminumfriction-drive
plate

5.Movethespeedselectorlevertoposition6.

6.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

7.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardand

rearwardafewtimes.

8.Installthebeltcoverandtheengineshield.

2.Hexshaft

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthefoam

pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyin
dustyconditions).

Every200hours—Replacethefoam
pre-cleaner.

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1.Broom-angle-lockpin

Figure23

Every300hours—Replacethepaperairlter
(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe

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airlterassembly;extremeenginedamagemay
occur.

1.Releasethelatchesonthecoverfortheair

cleaner.

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2.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly
(Figure25).

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

fallingintothebase.

Figure25

1.Air-lterbase4.Cover

2.Paperairlter

3.Foampre-cleaner

5.Latchontheair-cleaner
cover(2)

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Figure26

1.Alignment-arrowdecal(normalambientairpositionshown)

9.Securetheair-ltercovertothebasewiththe
latches.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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EngineOilType:T oro4–CyclePremiumEngineOil

Usehigh-qualitydetergentoils(includingsynthetic)
ofAPI(AmericanPetroleumInstitute)serviceclass
SJorhigher.Selecttheviscositybasedontheair
temperatureattimeofoperationasshowninthetable
below.

3.Removethefoampre-cleaner,washitwitha
milddetergentandwater,andthenblotitdry
(Figure25).

4.Removeandinspectthepaperairlter(Figure

25);discarditifitisexcessivelydirty.

Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.

5.Wipedirtawayfromthebaseandthecoverwith
amoistrag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

6.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperair
lter(Figure25).

Note:Useanewpaperairlterifyoudiscarded

theoldone.

7.Installtheairlterassemblytotheair-lterbase
(Figure25).

8.Alignthearrowdecalontheair-cleanercover
andthearrowdecalonthebase(Figure26).

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Figure27

Checktheoillevelwhentheengineiscold.

1.Cleantheareaaroundthedipstick.

2.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel
(Figure28).

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Figure28

6.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandtighten
thedipstickbyhand.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(morefrequentlyinsevere
conditions).

Oilcapacity:0.60L(0.63qt)

Note:Draintheengineoilwhiletheengineiswarm.

1.Placeapanunderdrainttingandremovethe
oil-draincap(Figure29).

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1.Fillerneck2.Dipstick

3.Removethedipstickandwipeofftheoilwitha
cleanrag.

4.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,restiton
theoilllerneck,andturnitcounterclockwise
untilthecapdropsdowntolowestpointofthe
threadleads.

Note:Donotthreadthecapontothetube.

5.Removedipstickandcheckoillevel.

Note:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil

levelbelowtheAddmarkorabovetheFullmark
onthedipstick.

Note:Theoillevelshouldbeattopofthe

indicatoronthedipstick(Figure28).

•Iftheoillevelislow,performthefollowing:

A.Pourthespeciedoilintothellerneck

(Figure28).

Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.

B.Repeatsteps3through5.

•Iftheoillevelishigh,preformthefollowing:

A.Removethecapfromthedraintting.

B.Draintheoiluntiltheoillevelisatthetop

oftheindicatorondipstick;refertosteps

1ofChangingtheEngineOil(page21).

C.Installthecapontothedraintting;refer

tostep2ofChangingtheEngineOil

(page21).

Figure29

1.Draintting

2.Cap

3.Drainpan

2.Allowtheoiltodrainandtheninstalltheoil-drain
cap.

3.Cleanaroundthellerneckandremovethe
dipstick.

4.Filltothespeciedcapacitywiththespeciedoil
andreplacethedipstick;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page20).

Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.

5.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

6.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

7.Shutofftheengineandchecktheoillevel;refer
toCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Sparkplugtype:Champion®RC12YC,Kohler®12

13202-S,orKohler2513214-S(RFIcompliant)

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Spark-pluggap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromtheterminal
ofthesparkplug(Figure22).

2.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseofthespark
plug.

3.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead
byrotatingtheplugcounterclockwise.

4.Examinetheplugforwearanddamage(Figure

30).

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes,
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.

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Figure31

1.Bowl-retainingscrew2.Drainbolt

Figure30

1.Groundelectrode

2.Centerelectrode4.Spark-pluggap0.76mm

3.Insulator

(0.030inch)

5.Checkthespark-pluggapwithawiregauge
(Figure30).

Note:Ifnecessary ,adjustthegapto0.76mm

(0.030inch)bycarefullybendingtheground
electrode.

6.Installthesparkplugbythreadingitintothe
cylinderhead,andtorquetheplugto20N∙m(14
lb-ft).

7.Connectthespark-plugwiretotheterminalof
thesparkplug.

FuelSystemMaintenance

DrainingtheFuelSystem

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2.Aligntheequipmentthatyouwillusetocollect
thefuelbeneaththedrainscrew.

3.Removethedrainscrewfromthecarburetor
andallowthefueltodrainfromthefueltankand
thecarburetor.

Note:Donotremovethebowl-retainingscrew

fromcarburetor.

ServiceInterval:Yearlyorbeforestorage

1.Locatethedrainboltthatisinthesideportof
thecarburetorbowl(Figure31).

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CheckingtheTractionCable
Adjustment

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Check

thetractioncableadjustmentand
correctitifnecessary .

Yearly—Checkthetractioncableadjustment
andcorrectitifnecessary.

Important:Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveinthe

forwardorreversespeedsoritdriveswhenyou
releasethetractionlever,adjustthetractioncable;
refertoAdjustingtheTractionCable(page24).

1.Disengagethetractionlevel.

2.Checktheclearancebetweenthebottomofthe
traction-cablebracketandthetopplateofthe
machine(Figure33).

Note:Thetraction-cablebracketshouldtouch

thetopplate.

Figure32

1.Sideportofthecarburetor
bowl

4.Installthedrainboltintothesideportofthe

carburetor.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntilitrunsoutoffuel.

2.Drainbolt

DriveSystemMaintenance

CheckingtheTireAirPressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingparts

tostop,andleaveengineswitchintheOFF
position.

2.Measurethetireairpressureinthedrivetires.

Important:Thetireairpressureshould

measure117to138kPa(17to20psi).

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Figure33

3.Ifthetraction-cablebracketdoesnottouch
thetopplate,adjustthetractioncable;referto

AdjustingtheTractionCable(page24).

3.Addairtoorremoveairfromthedrivetiresuntil
youmeasureto117to138kPa(17to20psi).

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AdjustingtheTractionCable

1.Loosenthejamnut(Figure34).

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Figure36

Figure34

1.Adjustertube

2.Jamnut

3.Spring-tensionadjuster

4.Spring

2.Rotatethespring-tensionadjusteruntilthecable
istaught(Figure34)andthebottomofthe
brackettouchesthetopplateofthemachine
(Figure35).

Figure35

1.Nut

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4.Iftheshearpinisdamaged,removethepin,

2.Shearpin

replaceit,andsecuretheitwithanut.

ReplacingWornorDamaged
BroomSegments

ServiceInterval:Asrequired.

1.Raisethebroombysettingthecasterpositions.

2.Onbothsidesofthemachine,removeandretain
thecarriagebolts,washers,andlocknutsthat
securetheendbearingstothebroomsupport.

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3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure34).

BroomMaintenance

CheckingtheBroom-ShaftShear
Pin

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

3.Checktheshearpinlocatedonthebroomshaft
oneithersideofthegearbox.

1.Broomsupport4.Endbearing

2.Locknut

3.Washer

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Figure37

5.Carriagebolt

3.Manuallypullthepowerunitrearwardtoremove
thebroomassemblyfromthemachine.

4.Supportthesplineshaftoneithersideofthe
gearbox.

5.Standthebroomcoreassemblyonendsothat
theendretainerplatefacesupward(Figure38).

Figure38

CheckingtheBroomDrive
Adjustment

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Checkthe

broomdriveadjustmentandcorrect
itifnecessary.

Yearly—Checkthebroomdriveadjustmentand
correctitifnecessary.

1.Removethebeltcover;refertoRemovingthe

BeltCover(page26).

2.Withthebroomdriveleverdisengaged,ensure
thatthegapbetweenthebroomclutcharmand
theframeofthemachineis1.5mm(1/16inch)
asshowninFigure39.

Important:Ifthegapbetweenthebroom

clutcharmandtheframeistoosmallortoo
large,adjustthebroomdrivecable;referto

AdjustingtheBroomDriveCable(page26).

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1.Hardware

2.End-retainerplate

3.Broomsegment

4.Supportshaft

5.Alignmentngers

6.Removeandretainthehardwarefromthe
end-retainerplate(Figure38).

7.Removethedamagedbroomsegment(s).

8.Installthenewsegment(s)bystaggeringthe
metalringalignmentngersasshowninFigure

38.

Important:Y oumaydamagethebroom

assemblyifyoudonotproperlyinstallthe
broomsegments.

9.Installthebroomassemblyontothemachine.

Important:Makesurethatthebearing

setscrewsaretightenedbeforeoperatingthe
broom.

Figure39

1.1.5mm(1/16inch)gap

2.Frame

3.Broomclutcharm

3.Ifthegapbetweenthebroomclutcharmand
theframeis1.5mm(1/16inch),installthebelt
cover;refertoInstallingtheBeltCover(page

26).

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AdjustingtheBroomDriveCable

1.Loosenthejamnut(Figure40).

Figure40

BeltMaintenance

RemovingtheBeltCover

1.Loosenthe2ange-headscrewsthatsecure
thebeltcovertothemachine(Figure42).

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1.Adjustertube

2.Jamnut

3.Spring-tensionadjuster

4.Spring

2.Rotatethespring-tensionadjusteruntilyou
measurea1.5mm(1/16inch)gapbetweenthe
frameandthebroomclutcharm(Figure40and

Figure41).

Figure41

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Figure42

1.Screw

2.Beltcover

2.Removethecoverfromthemachine.

InstallingtheBeltCover

1.Aligntheslotsinthebeltcoverwiththe2
ange-headscrews(Figure43).

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1.1.5mm(1/16inch)gap

2.Frame

3.Broomclutcharm

3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure40).

4.Installthebeltcover;refertoInstallingtheBelt

Cover(page26).

Important:Ifthebroomcableisproperlyadjusted

butaproblemremains,contactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

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Figure43

2.Assemblethebeltcoverontothemachine
(Figure43).

3.Tightentheange-headscrews.

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CheckingtheConditionofthe
Belts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Removethebeltcover;refertoRemovingthe

BeltCover(page26).

2.Checkthe2beltsfordamageorwear.

Note:Replacedamagedorexcessivelyworn

belt(s);refertoReplacingtheBroomDriveBelt

(page27)andReplacingtheTractionBelt(page

28).

3.Installthebeltcover;refertoInstallingtheBelt

Cover(page26).

ReplacingtheBroomDriveBelt

RemovingtheBroom-DriveBelt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethebeltcover;refertoRemovingthe

BeltCover(page26).

3.Removethe2angecapscrewsthatsecure
thebeltguide,andremovetheguidefromthe
engine(Figure44).

Important:Donotbendthebeltguidewhile

removingit.

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Figure44

1.Beltguide

2.Flangecapscrew6.Pulleyspacer

3.Broom-drivepulley7.Broom-drivebelt96cm

4.Flatwasher

5.Capscrew(3/8x2inches)

(37-1/4inch)

4.Removethecapscrew(3/8x2inches)and
washerthatsecuresthebroom-drivepulleyto
thecrankshaftoftheengine,andremovethe
pulley(Figure44).

Note:Ifnecessary,holdthepulleyspacer

betweenthebroom-drivepulleyandengineto
keepthecrankshaftfromturning.

Youdonotneedtoremovethepulleyspacer
fromthecrankshaft.

5.Slipthebroom-drivebelt96cm(37-1/4inch)off
thedriveshaftpulley ,andremovethebeltfrom
themachine.

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InstallingtheBroomDriveBelt

Ownerprovidedmaterials:medium-strength
thread-lockingcompound

1.Assemblethewasheroverthecapscrew(3/8x
2inches),andapplyacoatofmedium-strength
thread-lockingcompoundtothethreadsofthe
capscrew.

2.Assemblethebelt96cm(37-1/4inch)intothe
grooveofthedriveshaftpulley(Figure45).

6.Torquethecapscrewto42to52N∙m(31to39
ft-lb).

7.Assemblethebeltguidetotheenginewiththe
2angecapscrew(Figure45).

8.Torquethecapscrewsto23to29N∙m(17to21
ft-lb).

9.Installthebeltcover;refertoInstallingtheBelt

Cover(page26).

ReplacingtheTractionBelt

RemovingtheTractionBelt

1.Drainthefuelsystem;refertoDrainingtheFuel

System(page22).

2.Removethebeltcover;refertoRemovingthe

BeltCover(page26).

3.Removethebroom-drivebelt;refertoRemoving

theBroom-DriveBelt(page27).

4.Removethepulleyspacer,theforwardsheave
half,andtractionbelt87.6cm(34-1/2inches)
fromthecrankshaftoftheengine(Figure46).

Figure45

1.Broom-drivepulleyand
belt96cm(37-1/4inch)

2.Flatwasher5.Beltguide

3.Capscrew(3/8x2inches)

4.Pulleyspacer

6.Flangecapscrew

3.Assemblethebeltintothegrooveofthe

broom-drivepulley(Figure45).

4.Assemblethebroom-drivepulleyontothepulley

spacer(Figure45).

Important:Alignthedrivekeysofthe

spacerwiththeslotsinthepulley.

5.Securethepulleyandspacertothedriveshaft

(Figure45)withthecapscrew(3/8x2inches).

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Figure46

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1.Sheavehalf4.Shaftspacer

2.Tractionbelt87.6cm
(34-1/2inches)

3.Pulleyspacer

5.Crankshaft(engine)

5.Atthebackofthemachine,loosenthe2top

ange-headcapscrew(1/4x5/8inch)that
securetherearcovertothemachine(Figure47).

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