MTD 190-459A-100 - Manual (Page 7)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITfES
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill In dates as you.
complete regular service.
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Service DatM
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaoed parts
X X
Lubricate brush shaft beannos X
Lubricate wheel bearings X
Clean Sweeper X X
Clean/Lubricate gears X
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
1. Clean the sweeper after each use.
Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
2. Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a
few drops of light weight oil. See figure 7.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
HEX BOLT
FIGURE?
3. Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the
gearsfound inside the wheel housing. After cleaning,
lubricate the gears with an even coat of tight grease.
To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap and
remove the lock nut and flat washer. See figure 8,
HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER
FLAT WASHER
HUBCAP
SPACER
HEX LOCK NUT
FIGURES
CLEANING
t. Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
2, Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom.
3. Remove any material which has wrapped around
brushes or ends of brush shaft.
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CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,
always empty the hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
1 .
2 .
Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to help
prevent rust and mildew.
To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the two
hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper,
store in a drv area.