210OPTRS 16 2008
GUTTER BROOM
The Model 210 standard gutter broom utilizes a wafer type design which allows light debris,
normally encountered in parking lot applications, to be brushed from the curb to the front of the
sweeper’s pick-up head. Use the gutter broom only to clean next to the curb and gutters. Other
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wise, keep it in the raised position to avoid unnecessary wear.
The gutter broom is controlled from inside the cab with an electric toggle switch (See Page 4).
The sweeper auxiliary engine must be running in order for the gutter broom to work. When the
toggle switch control is sifted in the DOWN position, the gutter broom should begin to rotate
and extend to the curb. Do Not force gutter broom into curb. Drive the truck so that bristle tips
just contact curb; otherwise, the gutter broom may stall. ALWAYS use care when gutter
broom is down. NEVER ram gutter broom into curb or serious damage could occur.
Also, NEVER back up with gutter broom lowered or it could possibly hang on stationary
object resulting in damage.
Gutter broom rotational speed is directly related to the sweeper engine RPM. Full gutter broom
rotation speed is achieved at 1500 RPM.
A. ADJUSTMENTS
1. Conventional Cab
The gutter broom will require regular bristle contact pattern adjustment. As the
bristles wear, it may be necessary to decrease the gutter broom spring tension in
order to maintain bristle contact with the pavement surface. However, when new
bristle segments are installed remember to re-tension gutter broom spring in order
to prevent premature bristle wear due to excessive down pressure.
The gutter broom tilt should be set as flat as possible. If set with too much tilt, exces-
sive pressure will be felt by the bristle tips when contracting the pavement causing
them to bend severely and wear off prematurely. Also, too much bristle tilt will cause
bristles to jam up against the truck frame when gutter broom is raised, deforming
bristle slope and causing gutter broom to “hop” while rotating.
Gutter broom tilt is adjusted by slightly loosening the single adjustment nut (See
Photograph) just enough that bristles can be moved to desired position. The simple
ball and socket joint used on the conventional cab gutter broom allows the maximum
amount of bristle adjustment.
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