Replacing Brush Sections 60 Broom


Remove Brush Core

  1. Avoid damage! Replace brush sections when bristles wear down to 36 cm (14 in.).

    Replacement of brush sections is easiest with the brush head mounted on the tractor. Replacement of all brush sections is recommended to ensure even wear.

    Park machine safely (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

  2. Lower broom to 76 mm (3 in.) off the ground.

  3. Support brush head in raised position with wood blocks or a safe lifting device.

  4. MXT013721
    MXT013721-UN-16MAR15

    Remove six screws (A) and chain guard (B) from right side of broom.



  5. MXT013726
    MXT013726-UN-16MAR15

    Locate master link retaining clip (A) on drive chain.



  6. MXT014936
    MXT014936-UN-23JUN15

    Remove master link to disconnect chain. Remove chain from large sprocket (A).



  7. MXT014937
    MXT014937-UN-23JUN15

    Picture Note: Right end of brush core shown.

    Loosen two set screws (A) on each bearing lock collar at ends of brush core.



  8. MXT014938
    MXT014938-UN-23JUN15

    Remove snap ring (A) at large sprocket.



  9. Remove set screws (B). Install one of the removed set screws into threaded hole (C).

  10. MXT014939
    MXT014939-UN-23JUN15

    Turn set screw at hole (A) clockwise until locking hub (B), sprocket (C), square key (D), and set screw (E) can be removed from brush core.



  11. MXT014940
    MXT014940-UN-23JUN15

    Remove hex nuts (A), lock washers (B), and carriage bolts (C) to remove right park stand assembly (D).



  12. MXT014941
    MXT014941-UN-23JUN15

    Loosen two nuts (A) at left end of brush core.



  13. MXT014942
    MXT014942-UN-23JUN15

    Slide brush core (A) toward left end of broom housing.



  14. Remove three nuts (B), lock washers (C), and carriage bolts (D) securing right end of bearing and flanges in position.

  15. Avoid injury! Brush bristles can be sharp. Wear heavy gloves when handling the brush head.

    MXT014943
    MXT014943-UN-23JUN15

    Pull brush core (A) from broom housing.



  16. MXT014944
    MXT014944-UN-23JUN15

    Remove two flanges (A) and end bearing (B) from right end of brush core.




Replace Brush Sections

  1. MXT014945
    MXT014945-UN-23JUN15

    Remove three cap screws (A) and retainer plate (B) from left end of brush core.



  2. Remove brush sections from brush core.

  3. MXT014946
    MXT014946-UN-23JUN15

    Position brush core right end plate on wooden blocks.



  4. Number tubes on brush core 1, 2, and 3 as shown.

  5. Avoid damage! When using a combination of one-half polypropylene and one-half steel wire brush sections, place a polypropylene section first and last on the brush core to prevent damage to the broom.

    Slide first brush section onto core with drive pins (A) offset upward straddling both sides of tube 1.

  6. MXT014947
    MXT014947-UN-23JUN15

    Slide second brush section onto core with drive pins (A) offset downward straddling both sides of tube 2.



  7. MXT014948
    MXT014948-UN-23JUN15

    Slide third brush section onto core with drive pins (A) offset downward straddling both sides of tube 3.



  8. MXT014949
    MXT014949-UN-23JUN15

    Slide fourth brush section onto core with drive pins (A) offset upward straddling both sides of tube 1.



  9. MXT014950
    MXT014950-UN-23JUN15

    Continue installing brush sections as shown until core is full. Make sure to alternate the tubes used and direction of drive pins (A)



  10. MXT014951
    MXT014951-UN-23JUN15

    Install retainer plate (A) on left end of brush core with three cap screws (B).




Install Brush Core

  1. Position brush core in font of broom housing.

  2. Make sure that bearing collar faces inside.

    MXT014952
    MXT014952-UN-23JUN15

    Install left end of brush core into broom housing by inserting brush core into bearing collar. Do not tighten set screws (A) or nuts (B) at this time.



  3. MXT014944
    MXT014944-UN-23JUN15

    Install two flanges (A) and end bearing (B) onto right end of brush core.



  4. Make sure end of bearing (A) and flanges (B) go between inside broom hosing and brush core.

    MXT014954
    MXT014954-UN-23JUN15

    Install right end of brush core into broom housing:

    1. Slide brush core toward left end of broom frame.

    2. Align holes in broom housing with holes in flanges.

    3. Install three carriage bolts (C) from the outside, lock washers (D), and nuts (E) to secure right end bearing and flanges in position.



  5. MXT014995
    MXT014995-UN-23JUN15

    Install right parking stand assembly (A) to brush head housing with two carriage bolts (B), lock washers (C), and nuts (D). Tighten nuts.



  6. MXT014937
    MXT014937-UN-23JUN15

    Picture Note: Right end of brush core shown.

    Slide brush core toward right end of broom housing.



  7. Tighten two set screws (A) on each bearing lock collar at ends of brush core.

  8. MXT014941
    MXT014941-UN-23JUN15

    Tighten two nuts (A) at left end of brush core.



  9. Install chain drive sprocket:

    1. MXT014998
      MXT014998-UN-23JUN15

      Install washer (A) onto brush core shaft (B).



    2. MXT014999
      MXT014999-UN-23JUN15

      Install sprocket (A), locking hub (B), and square key (C).



    3. MXT015000
      MXT015000-UN-23JUN15

      Install two set screws into threaded holes (A). Tighten set screws.



    4. MXT014997
      MXT014997-UN-23JUN15

      Install snap ring (A).

  10. MXT014996
    MXT014996-UN-23JUN15

    Install drive chain (A) to large sprocket (B):

    1. Route chain on top of idler (C) and around large sprocket.

    2. Install chain master link.

    3. Install master link retainer clip (D).



  11. Lubricate drive chain with clean engine oil˙.

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