1-32 American-Lincoln
MPV 60
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE BROOM
The Side Broom sweeping angle is not adjustable however the height of the side brooms can be adjusted to
compensate for wear as the broom becomes worn from use. Always check and adjust the sweep pattern after
changing the side broom.
TO CHECK THE SIDE BROOM SWEEP PATTERN
1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface and turn the Side Broom Switch to the “ON” position.
2. Place the Side Broom Lever in the “DOWN” position.
3. Move the Brooms Control Lever to the “ON” position.
4. While staying in place allow the side broom to sweep for a short period of time. (Allow enough time for
the side broom to leave a clean footprint on the floor).
5. Place the Side Broom Lever in the “UP” position.
6. Move the Brooms Control lever to the “OFF” position.
7. Back the sweeper away from the area where the Pattern was left. •
8. Turn Key Switch to the “OFF” position and engage parking brake.
9. Leave operator’s compartment and check the pattern to determine the Floor Contact area .
10. Determine if adjustment to the side brooms height is necessary by examining the floor contact are
broom should contact the floor as shown in fig. 34 above.
If the contact area on the floor does not match the diagram, do one of the following:
- Lower the broom adjustment to increase the size of the pattern
- Raise the broom adjustment to decrease the size of the pattern.
TO ADJUST THE SIDE BROOM HEIGHT
Turn the side broom adjustment knob to change the side broom sweep height. Turn the adjustment knob
counterclockwise to INCREASE the sweep pattern width. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to DECREASE
the sweep pattern width. Recheck for proper sweep pattern after adjustment.
TO CHANGE THE SIDE BROOM
Change the side broom when the bristles become worn to less than 3 inches length.
1. Park Machine on a smooth level surface, turn key switch to “OFF” Position and engage Parking Brake.
2. Place the side broom lever in the “UP” Position.
3. Remove the lock pin that holds the broom flange to the motor shaft.
4. Disassemble the flange from the broom by removing the screws that hold the flange to the broom.
5. Assemble the flange to the replacement Broom and fasten using the hardware removed.
6. Install the replacement broom on the shaft and insert the lockpin.
FLOOR
CONTACT
AREA
10
3
FORWARD
LOCK PIN
SIDE
BROOM
C-0541
C-0541 FIGURE 33
SIDE BROOMS SERVICE
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