HONDA FS5047 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION (continued)
OPERATING THE ROTARY BROOM APPLICATIONS:
• SNOW REMOVAL
1 . Read the operator's manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and proper use of the
equipment.
may be thrown farther than the snow. Use
slowest brush speed that will perform
the job. Stay aware of broom discharge
direction.
2. Do not allow anyone other than the
operator on the tractor. Do not allow
any rider on the attachment.
3. If tractor is not equipped with
optional cab, operator must wear
eye protection (face shield etc.)
during operation.
4. Be sure bystanders are completely
clear of tractor, broom and broom
discharge area before operating the
broom. Contact with tractor, broom
or debris discharged by broom can
cause serious i n
jury.
Remove any accumulation of
snow, ice, dirt or mud from
broom hood and from in between
bristles regularly; excess
weight
will unbalance broom
causing premature wear of
bristles .
IMPORTANT: For efficient operation, sweep
with the tips of the bristles like a
broom; not with the sides of the bristles
like a mop.
1. This broom works best on snow depth
of 6" or less, large amount of snow
can be moved if ground speed is
reduced.
2. To avoid snow being blown back on the
tractor and/or operator, sweep with
the
wind blowing in the direction
of broom discharge.
3. The use of HONDA approved rear
counterweight is recommended.
LAWN THATCHING AND LEAF RAKING
: Optional caster must
be installed to perform these types of
operation in order to avoid excessive
ground contact.
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below brush tips for leaf raking
and thatching operation.
2. Slower brush speed and ground speed
are more adequate for lawn thatching.
Th i s w i l l a v o i d b o u n c i n g w h i c h
could damage the lawn due to excessive
ground contact.
3. Minimize dust by sweeping when moisture
is high (not wet) whenever possible.
• GENERAL SWEEPING (parking lot etc.)
1. Minimize dust by reducing brush speed
and by sweeping on days with high
moisture.
2. For light material, angle broom 12.5
o
right or left rather than fully angled
to obtain a
wider sweeping path.
3. Prevent damage to broom by removing
large foreign objects.
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Optional caster wheels must
1. Set caster wheels at 1" to 1 1/4"