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Thank you for purchasing an HTA attachment for your Honda Tractor. This manual covers the assembly, operation and maintenance of the HTA Model FS5047 Rotary Broom. For your convenience, a parts guide is also included in this publication. NOTE: The information in this publication is based on the latest ,product I information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page ASSEMBLY Step 1: Preparation ............................................. Step 2: Attaching broom to tractor ............................. Step 3: Optional dolly wheels installation ...................... OPERATION Operating controls .............................................. 9 Adjustments ..................................................... 9 Applications ..................................................... 10 MAINTENANCE General ...............
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L SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS ARE SUGGESTED TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS- A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR- MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY OBSERVING CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS. READ AND TAKE THE FOLUlWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TRACTOR AND ROTARY BROOM TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY I THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO- TRAINING 1 1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before using the tractor and rotary broom.
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SAFETY PRECAU!CIONS (Continued) OPERATING 1. Always use caution when operating to avoid possible injury. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. 3. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing a gravel drive, walk or road. Stay alert for the hidden hazards of traffic. 4. Keep a careful watch for foreign objects that could damage the rotary broom while operating. 5. Do not sweep across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme c
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SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IMUEDIATELY IF DAMAGED A MISE EN GARDE 1 ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP PEOPLE AND CLOTHING WELL CLEAR DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT- .ALL DRIVELINE. TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE *DRIVELINES SECURELY ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS *DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT ROTATING DRlVELfNE TURN FREELY ON DRIVELINE CONTACI CAN CAUSl DtAIH TRANSMISSION ROTATIVE KEEP AWAY! A CARDAN TOUTCO TA TP UT 00 NOT OPERATE WITHOUT - I I CAUS #LA%oR~ TEN~R ATE ENTS ET 8 AL
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ASSmBLY' NOTE: Before mounting this rotary broom on your tractor,. your tractor must be equipped with an HTA Model QH5000 Quick Hitch. : Before beginning assembly of this subf rame, please read the instructions through completely and familiarize yourself with all the parts. After completing assembly, torque all bolts according to the torque specification table on page 21. STEP 1 : PREPARATION a) Insert a parking stand (fig.1, item 1) in each stand support from the underside. Install a
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STEP 2: ATTACHING BRoon TO TRACTOR a) Insert driveline half (with quick connect yoke) over broom driveline half. Set driveline on its support. NOTE: Driveline sliding surfaces must be greased. b) Insert male quick hitch (fig.3, item 1) into broom female hitch (fig.3, item 2) I and place male quick hitch lever (fig.3, item 3) fully forward in "locked" position. Secure male quick hitch latch with the linchpin, c) Connect broom driveline to tractor PTO FIGURE 3 shaft by sliding back
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ASSEMBLY I STEP 3: OPTIONAL CASTER WHEEL INSTALLATION I NOTICE ] Caster wheels are required for lawn thatching and to prevent gouging . Remove pin (fig .5, item 1 ) and hairpin a) from each caster wheel (fig.5, item 3). Select desired number of spacer sleeves (fig.5, item 2) to remain on bottom portion of caster wheel (see application page 10) . Remove parking stands (f ig.1, item 1 b) and replace them with the caster wheels (fig.5, item 3). Place remaining spacer sleeve(s 1 over
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OPERATION OPERATING CONTROLS 1 . RAISING AND LOWERING THE ROTARY BROOM LOCK Refer to 'control' section of quick hitch operator's manual (HTA Model QH5000) page 5. 2- STARTING AND STOPPING THE ROTARY BROW Refer to tractor operator's manual for proper front I'PTO" operation. ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 1 1 Before making any adjustments, stop the broom by moving the clutch lever rearward, stop the engine , set the parking brake and remove ignition key. FIGURE 1 1. BROOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (1) 3
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OPERATION (continued) OPERATING THE ROTARY BROOM APPLICATIONS: 0 SNOW REMOVAL 1 . Read the operator's manual carefully. may be thrown farther than the snow. Use Be thoroughly familiar with the slowest brush speed that will perform controls and proper use of the the job. Stay aware of broom discharge equipment. direction. 2. Do not allow anyone other than the 1. This broom works best on snow depth operator on the tractor. Do not allow of 6" or less, large amount of snow any rider on the
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I MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND STORAGE 3. BROOM: Using a good quality multi- 1. Never store the tractor with fuel in purpose lubricant, lubricate all pivot the fuel tank inside a building where open flames or sparks are present. points and brush ground contact Allow the engine to cool before storing adjustment threads every 8 hours of in any enclosure. operation. 2. Avoid exposing .broom bristles to 4. CASTER WHEELS: Grease swivel bushings every 4 hours of operation. direct su
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MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACD4ENT a) Stop tractor engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key. b) Remove the 1 /211 x 1 3/4" bolt (fig.1 , item 1 ) from each broom side plate (f ig.1 , item 2) and remove the eight bolts (fig.1 , item 3) which secures each side plate to broom housing. c) Remove broom side plates with retainer cups (fig.2, item 1 ) , worn brushes and spacer rings. v dl Place one concave slanted brush (fig.2, FIGURE 1 item 2) on each side of gearbox facing each ot
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Set broom in transport position. Stop tractor engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key. Set broom storage stands in most extended position so that stands extends the broom bristles. Remove hair pin ( f ig.1 , item 1 ) from welded sleeve on right hand side of broom mounting bracket. Set pin (fig.1, item 2) in the inmost position (you may have to slightly raise broom head) and lock in place with hair pin. FIGURE 1 IMPORTANT: Once the broom is fully remounted, this pin has to
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I PARTS GUIDE FRONT ROTARY BROOM (47" MODEL) 65 OM 0180 14
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PARTS GUIDE c FRONT ROTARY BROOM (47" MODEL) ........................................................................ ........................................................................ REF DESCRIPTION QTY ........................................................................ ........................................................................ Housing .................................................... 1 Side plate R.H. ............................................ 1 Side pl
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PARTS GUIDE FRONT ROTARY BROOM (continued) ........................................................................ ........................................................................ REF DESCRIPTION QTY ........................................................................ ........................................................................ 40 Wheel bracket R.H. ......................................... 1 Wheel bracket L.H. ......................................... 1 41 Gr
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PARTS GUIDE FRONT WHEEL ........................................................................ ........................................................................ REF DESCRIPTION QTY ........................................................................ ........................................................................ I 1 Jack housing ............................................... 1 2 Adjustable jack ............................................ 1 3 Adjustment pin .....
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1 Support plate .............................................. 1 2 Clevis ..................................................... 2 3 Chain ...................................................... 1 4 Pin (2.5mm dia x 40mm, hair) ............................... 1 5 Anchor plate ............................................... 1 6 Bolt (5/16" NC x l", hex) .................................. 3, 7 Washer (5/16", lock) ....................................... 3 8 Nut (5/16" NC, hex) ..............
