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Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Lubrication

Idler Arm Bearing

The idler arm bearing (Fig. 8) must be lubricated after
every 8 hours of operation with a No. 2 Lithium-based
grease.

Figure 8

Fan Shaft Bearing

The 2 fan shaft bearings (Fig. 8 and 9) must be lubricated
after every 8 hours of operation with a No. 2 Lithium-based
grease.

Castor Wheels

Under normal conditions, grease the 2 wheels and 2 wheel
pivot tubes (Fig. 9) after every 50 hours of use. Use a No. 2
Lithium-based grease.

Figure 9

Drive Shaft and Guards

Under normal conditions, grease the 2 drive shaft fittings
after every 100 hours of use and the guards after every 8
hours of operation (Fig. 10). Use a No. 2 Lithium-based
grease.

Figure 10

Summary of Contents for 30855

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English EN Form No 3350 248 Debris Blower Groundsmaster 300 Series Attachment Model No 30855 Serial No 230000001 and Up...

Page 2: ...thers avoid personal injury and even death Danger Warning and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard However regardless of the hazard be extremely careful Danger signals an extr...

Page 3: ...possibly be deadly The maximum seating capacity is one person Never carry passengers Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating the machine This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB A...

Page 4: ...l pressure in the system must be relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the blower to the ground If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance adjustment keep hands feet clothing and ot...

Page 5: ...of hand or foot wait for moving parts to stop 98 3111 1 Point of rotation 105 0709 1 Entanglement hazard belt place the guard over the belt and stay away from moving parts 98 3113 1 Warning stop the e...

Page 6: ...0707 for CE 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 99 4486 1 Entanglement hazard belt stay away from moving parts 99 4487 1 Read the Operator s Manual 2 Grease 3 Grease every 8 hours 4 Grease every 100...

Page 7: ...pper Increasing scroll from cutoff Fan drive PTO driven A 3VX banded belt drive to fan Final drive ratio of 1 5 1 with a over running clutch in belt drive pulley Fan shaft rotates on greaseable ball b...

Page 8: ...ing position Installing the Castor Wheel Assemblies The castor wheel assemblies are installed upside down on the debris blower for shipping 1 Remove the tensioning caps from the spindle shafts and sli...

Page 9: ...oro ball joint mounts Part No 21 3050 and 21 3020 Note Retain the fasteners for future installation of cutting unit or attachment 2 The right and left ball joints are properly adjusted when the distan...

Page 10: ...rews 6 washers and nut securing the belt guard to the blower frame Fig 6 2 Slide the drive shaft onto the traction unit PTO shaft Fig 6 Align the mounting holes in each shaft and slide them together 3...

Page 11: ...crease the PTO speed to 1800 RPM 5 Practice blowing material It is advisable to blow the same direction the wind is blowing to prevent material from blowing back into the cleared area Transporting the...

Page 12: ...fan shaft bearings Fig 8 and 9 must be lubricated after every 8 hours of operation with a No 2 Lithium based grease Castor Wheels Under normal conditions grease the 2 wheels and 2 wheel pivot tubes F...

Page 13: ...the belt 1 Figure 11 1 Belt guard 2 A new belt is properly tensioned when the idler spring body is extended to a length of 3 1 4 to 3 1 2 in 83 89 mm Fig 12 3 1 4 to 3 1 2 in 83 89 mm 1 Figure 12 1 Id...

Page 14: ...uilt up on the fan blades 2 Clean out any build up on the inside of the housing 3 The RPM of the PTO shaft is too fast 3 Reduce the PTO speed to 540 RPM There is lack of adequate air flow 1 The air sl...

Page 15: ...clean the blower The fan housing should be free of dirt leaves and debris 2 Lubricate all grease fittings Wipe off any excess lubricant 3 Place a light coat of grease on the splines of the PTO adapter...

Page 16: ...contamination use of unapproved coolants lubricants additives or chemicals etc Normal wear and tear items Normal wear and tear includes but is not limited to damage to seats due to wear or abrasion wo...

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