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2. Lubricate the broom angle lock pin fitting with NGLI
grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.
Figure 14
1. Broom angle lock pin
3. Remove the belt cover and engine shield.
4. Move the speed selector lever to position R2.
5. Dip a long, clean, small tipped paint brush in
automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate the hex
shaft. Rock the machine forward and rearward to
rotate the hex shaft.
Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or
the aluminum friction drive plate as the traction
drive will slip (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Aluminum friction drive
plate
6. Move the speed selector lever to position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8. Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward
a few times.
9. Install the belt cover and engine shield.
2. Hex shaft
Checking the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
Remove the spark plug, check the condition and reset the gap,
or replace with a new plug. See your Engine Owner's Manual.
Checking the Broom Cable
Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
1. Turn off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the spark plug wire(s).
2. Remove the belt cover and engine shield.
3. With the broom lever disengaged, ensure the gap
between the broom clutch assembly and the tab is 3.2
mm (1/8 inch). If the broom is not properly adjusted,
see Adjusting the Broom Drive (page 18).
1. Broom clutch assembly
2. Tab
Checking the Broom Shaft
Shear Pin
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Turn off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the spark plug wire(s).
3. Check the shear pin located on the broom shaft on
either side of the gear box.
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Figure 16
3. 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)
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