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INSTALLATION SECTION
LOADER
Sweeper Installation
(Broom to Prime Mover)
WARNING - Improper attachment of sweeper could
result in injury or death. Do not operate
this machine until you have positive
indication that the attachment is securely
mounted.
1. Position the broom on a level surface.
2. Enter the prime mover.
3. Fasten the safety restraints.
4. Start the engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake.
6. Align the attachment mechanism with the mounting on
the broom, attach to the prime mover. Follow the attaching
procedure in the prime mover owners manual.
7. Engage the parking brake and shut down the prime
mover. Be sure to relieve pressure to the auxiliary
hydraulic lines.
8. Unfasten safety restraints and exit the prime mover.
9. Ensure that the hydraulic quick couplers are clean.
Connect hydraulic lines for the broom to the
prime mover. Twist the collar of the quick couplers
one quarter of a turn in order to secure the hydraulic
connections.
10. While the loader arms are lowered, visually inspect the
attachment mechanism to ensure that it is securely
mounted.
WARNING - Improper attachment of sweeper could
result in injury or death. Do not operate
this machine until you have positive
indication that the attachment is securely
mounted.
Removing the Sweeper
WARNING - Serious injury or death may result from
disengaging the sweeper when the
sweeper is in an unstable position or
carrying a load. Place the sweeper in a
stable position before disengaging.
CAUTION - Hoses for the sweepers must be removed before
the quick attach is disengaged. Pulling the
sweeper with the hoses could result in damage to
the prime mover or the sweeper.
1. Lower the broom to the ground.
2. Engage the parking brake and shut down the prime
mover. Be sure to relieve pressure to the auxiliary
hydraulic lines.
3. Unfasten safety restraints and exit prime mover.
4. Disconnect the broom hydraulic lines from the prime
mover. Connect quick couplers together to keep clean.
5. Disengage attachment mechanism. (mechanical type)
6. Enter prime mover, fasten safety restraints and start the
prime mover.
7. Disengage attachment mechanism. (hydraulic type)
8. Disengage the parking brake, and back away from the
broom.
Storage
CAUTION - Do not store the sweeper with weight on the
brush. Weight will deform the bristles,
destroying the sweeping effectiveness. To
avoid this problem, place the sweeper on
blocks.
Do not store polypropylene brushes in direct
sunlight. The material can deteriorate and
crumble before the bristles are worn out.
Keep polypropylene brush material away from
intense heat or flame.
