Harbor Freight Tools 96456 - Manual (Page 9)

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cause rocks or debris to be thrown possibly causing personal injury or property
damage.
Before starting the engine, read the operator’s manual provided by the engine
manufacturer. Observe all safety instructions and recommended practices
contained in that manual.
To begin operation, start the engine. Once the Engine is started, allow a few
minutes for the engine to warm up.
The levers on the Handle are used to operate the machine. The Lever on the
Left side starts and stops the rotation of the brush. Press the lever down onto
the handle to start the brush. Release the lever to stop the brush. The levers
on the Right side control the power drive to the rear wheels. Press the Upper
Lever down onto the Handle to cause the machine to move forward. Pull the
Lower Lever up to the Handle to cause the machine to move backward. Prior to
changing travel direction allow the Road Sweeper to come to a complete stop.
The Control Levers are “Deadman” type. They must be held down onto the
Handle to operate. Whenever a Lever is released, its operation will stop. In an
emergency, you can release the levers to stop the machine and stop the brush.
When ready to sweep, press the Left Lever to the Handle to start the Brush
rotating. With the Brush rotating, press either the upper or lower lever on the right
side to cause the machine to move forward or back.
The angle of the Brush may be adjusted up to 20 degrees either way to brush
debris to the side. With the machine stopped, lift up the Steering Arm (99), rotate
the Brush as desired, then lower the Steering Arm to lock the Brush in place.
MAintenAnce
Keep the road sweeper clean and dry. Store the road sweeper in a secure
location out of reach of children and unauthorized persons. Protect the road
sweeper from incidental damage while in storage or during transport.
Before each use, check all parts of the road sweeper for proper function and to
locate any damage or leaks. Repair any damage or leaks before operating the
road sweeper.
Before each use, check the oil level in the engine. Add oil if required. If oil leaks
are detected, or the engine is using excessive oil, contact a qualified service
technician.
If oil in engine appears dirty, drain and replace with fresh oil.
Periodically check the Drive Belts (62,63). Be sure they are tight and in good
condition. Replace a belt if it is cracked or damaged. Check the Belt Drive
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