EMPTYING DIRT HOPPER
1. To empty the dirt hopper, lift up on the handle
located on the front of the hopper, and empty
contents into a proper container.
2. Replace dirt hopper back on sweeper by placing
front edge of hopper on sweeper frame.
3. Apply downward pressure until the hopper is in its
proper position.
Figure 7
- Emptying Procedure
Dirt
Hopper
4.The dirt hopper should be emptied after each use,
or as required. A full dirt hopper will affect the
sweeping efficiency of the push sweeper.
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Sweeper hard to push
Poor pickup
Excessive dust during
operation
Streaks or patches
left behind sweeper
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Maintenance
1. After each use, check for materials which may
have become wrapped around brushes or wheels,
and remove immediately.
2. Do not lubricate gears, clutch or other internal
parts.
3. Inspect rubber dust seals periodically for wear or
damage; replace as required.
4. Inspect the main broom periodically for wear;
replace when the bristles are worn to a length of
1
1
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inches or less. The main broom can be easily
2
replaced by removing three screws from each half.
The same screws can then be used to attach the
replacement broom.
5. Side broom should be inspected periodically for
wear; replace when (with the adjustment in the
down position) less than
contact with the surface. The side broom can be
easily replaced by removing the screws from the
Sweeper
brush holder and reassembling the replacement
Frame
brush, using the same hardware.
Possible Cause (s)
1. Side broom set too low
2. Main broom set too low
3. Large object trapped
1. String or other foreign
object wrapped or
lodged in main broom
2. Dirt hopper full
3. Main broom too high
4. Side broom too high
1. Dirt hopper full
2. Leak in floor seal
3. Sweeping pace too fast
Some types of line dirt
will build up in housing
behind main broom
4
/
of the bristles come in
1
3
Corrective Action
1. Adjust side broom
2. Adjust main broom
3. Remove object
1. Remove string or
object
2. Empty hopper
3. Adjust main broom
4. Adjust side broom
1. Empty hopper
2. Replace damaged seal
3. Reduce speed and raise
sidearm if cleaning
large, open area at a
fast pace
Remove any build-up in
main housing