Broce BB250 Installation and user guide

SERVICE -MAINTENANCE &
PARTS MANUAL
BROCE MANUFACTURING CO
1460 South Second Ave
Dodge City, Ks 67801
Tele 620-227-8811 Fax [phone]
BB250 Self Propelled Multi Purpose Sweeper
Serial Numbers 301001-304262
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BB-250 Series Brooms
Broce Manufacturing Company, Inc.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Purchased From (Dealership)
Company: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ____ ZIP: ________
Delivery Date to Dealer: ___ / ___ / ___ Unit Hours: _______________
Model Number: _BB-250-___ Serial Number: ____________
Purchaser
Company: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ____ ZIP: ________
Delivery Date to Owner: ___ / ___ / ___ Unit Hours: _____________
Purchaser - Type of Business
Construction/Highway Rental Asphalt Contractor
Equipment Dealer Municipality Other
1. The Purchaser has been instructed and/or has read the manual and understands proper preventive
maintenance, operation and safety precautions.
2.
The Warranty and Limitations of Liability are found in the Warranty pages enclosed in the Parts
and Operators Manuals.
3.
Broce Manufacturing Co. Inc. reserves the right to make design changes or modifications to Broce
products at any time without incurring any obligation to make similar changes or modifications to
previously sold units.
4.
If this Document is not signed and returned to Broce Manufacturing Co. Inc., the warranty begins
at the date of delivery to the Dealership.
I hereby acknowledge acceptance of above and conditions in the Warranty Policy
Purchaser/Owner: __________________________________________________________
Dealer Representative: __________________________________________________________
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BROCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
BROCE BROOM LIMITED TWELVE MONTH WARRANTY
For a period of twelve (12) months or 1,000 hours whichever comes first, from the
date of delivery of product to the original user, Broce Manufacturing of Dodge City,
Kansas warrants each product to be free from manufacturing defects, subject to the
limitations contained in this policy. This limited warranty covers parts and labor.
This warranty does not apply to defect caused, in whole or in part, by unreasonable
use while in the possession of the user, including, but not limited to, failure to
properly set up product, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance,
normal wear, routine tune ups or adjustments, improper handling, accidents,
operation at speed or load conditions contrary to published specifications, improper
or insufficient lubrication, or improper storage. This warranty is not a guarantee
that the performance of each product will meet the expectations of the purchaser.
Broce Manufacturing shall not be liable for consequential damage of any kind,
including, but not limited to: consequential labor costs or transportation charges in
connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts, lost time or expense
which may have accrued because of said defects. In no event shall Broce
Manufacturing’s total liability hereunder exceed the product purchase price.
Many components used by Broce Manufacturing are subject to the warranties of
their respective manufacturers. These warranties will be considered void if the
product is modified or repaired in any way not expressly authorized, or if closed
components are disassembled prior to return. Closed components include, but are
not limited to gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and actuators.
Our obligation under the warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the
replacement or repair at Broce Manufacturing of Dodge City, KS or at a service
facility designated by us. We are not responsible for unauthorized repairs or
replacements. Any implied or statutory warranties, including any warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to duration
of this written warranty. We make no other express warranty. This warranty
cannot be extended, broadened, or changed except in writing by an authorized
officer of Broce Manufacturing.
Broce ManufacturingCo. Inc.
1460 South 2nd Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
[phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE #
WARRANTY I
SPECIFICATIONS II
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT III
START UP AND PROPELLING 2
TOWING PROCEDURES 3
OPERATION OF THE SWEEPING CORE 4
SWEEPING TIPS 5
EXTENDING BRUSH LIFE 6
MACHINE OPERATION AND SAFETY 7
MACHINE CONTROL LOCATIONS 11
MACHINE SERVICE AND SAFETY GUIDELINES 13
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 16
BRAKE INSPECTION AND SERVICE 17
ENGINE 18
STORAGE 18
BROOM WAFERS 18
REPAIR PARTS 20-35
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MODEL BB-250
Specification Sheet
Engine Horse Power 37 H.P.
Machine Weight 3,000 LB
3,600 LB w/Water System
Broom Size 6 3/8” ID X 24” OD
Broom Length Full 8 FT
Broom Drive Hydraulic Motor
Broom Angle Full 40° (both ways)
Steering 60° (both ways)
Fuel Capacity 9 GAL
Hydraulic Oil Capacity 15 GAL
Speed 0 to 8 M.P.H.
Inside Sweeping Radius 5 FT
Optional Water System 72 GAL
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON ALL UNITS
¾SAFETYORANGEPAINT
¾8’ STEEL CORE W/6 3/8” X 24” POLY CONVOLUTED WAFERS
¾CERTIFIED ROLL-OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE & CANOPY
¾SEAT BELTS & REVERSE ALARM
¾POWER STEERING
¾2-WHEEL HYDRAULIC DRUM BRAKES W/MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
¾37 H.P. 4-CYLINDER KUBOTA DIESEL ENGINE
¾2” BALL TOW HITCH W/SURGE BRAKES & TOW LIGHTS
¾GAUGE PACKAGE INCLUDES; OIL, WATER, ALTERNATOR, FUEL GAUGE & HOUR METER
¾P185/70R14RADIALTIRES
¾SAUER/DANFOSS HYDRAULICTRANSMISSION
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
2 5/16” BALL HITCH OR PENTLE EYE HITCH
70 GAL WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM
AMBER BEACON LIGHT
AMBER STROBE LIGHT
FRONTWORKLIGHTS&REARTAILLIGHTS
REAR WORK LIGHTS (2 Single Beam)
TURN SIGNAL & WARNING LIGHTS
PAINT (Other than standard Safety Orange)
CaterpillarEngine Model(3013) 31Hp.
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START UP & PROPELLING
CAUTION: OPERATOR MUST BE SEATED WITH SEAT BELT PROPERLY
SECURED WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
This model of broom is hydrostatically driven. Motion is achieved by depressing the foot pedal on
the floor board to the right of center. Letting the foot pedal up will result in a braking action caused by
the hydraulic system. This is the proper method for braking on this machine. The brake pedal on the left
side of the floor board should not have to be used except in cases where the engine has died or there is
a problem with the hydraulic system.
CAUTION: BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, BE SURE PARKING BRAKE IS SET,
(PULLED ALLTHE WAY FORWARD), LEFT FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE
PEDAL AND RIGHT FOOT DOES NOT CONTACT THE CONTROL
PEDAL.
1. Turn the key switch to the start position, all the way to the right. Add fuel as necessary using the
hand operated locking throttle near the lower right side of the dash. Release the key switch when the
engine starts. Do not use ether (STARTING FLUID) in this engine, severe engine damage will occur.
2. Use the foot pedal on floor board to choose the direction of foward or reverse.
3. After the desired direction has been selected, raise engine R.P.M. to about half throttle. Release
parking brake. Slowly depress control pedal and adjust the engine to the desired travel speed. Speed
can also be varied by the distance the control pedal is depressed.
CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL WHILE THE
BROOM IS IN MOTION. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE DRIVE
COMPONENTS AND VOID THE WARRANTY. THIS TYPE OF
OPERATION IS CONSIDERED TO BE ABUSE.
4. To stop the engine, turn the key back to the center position. The parking brake must be set prior to
leaving the operator’s seat.
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TOWING PROCEDURES
1. Before towing this machine check the following:
A. The tires should be inflated to 32 PSI and be in good condition.
B. Any loose items on the machine should be removed of secured so that there is no chance of
losing anything on the road.
C. Check to see that all the lug nuts/bolts are tight on the wheels and that the wheels are in good
condition.
2. The Parking Brake must always be set before starting to hook up the machine to a towing vehicle.
The Parking Brake must also be set before starting to unhook the machine from a Towing Vehicle.
3. Flip switch for Hitch on Dash
4. Drive Broom behind Vehicle (Leave about 5’feet between vehicle and broom)
5. Lower hitch on to ball (Have one person guide you if possible)
6. When hitch is on, Power down with control valve (Where tire is about 6” off ground)
7. Put shaft pin in hole to secure
8. Unlock hubson the rearwheels ofthe machineso that itwill roll freelywithout turningthe hydraulic
motors.
9. Open 1/4” ball valve on hitch for brakes.
10. Hook up the lights and make sure they are in good working order.
11. Hook up tow chain
12. Reverse procedure for unhooking.
13. Release the Parking Brake. Pull the machine a short distance and make sure the machines brakes
are not dragging. If they are, adjust and/or repair them so that they will work effectively when
needed.
Note: When the machine is to be unhooked from the towing vehicle, set the Parking Brake and
proceed to unhook the machine in the same manor as it was hooked up, except in reverse
order.
Note: The speed at which this machine is towed depends on road conditions and the personal
judgement of the individual in charge. Broce Manufacturing Co. will not be responsible for
neglector poorjudgementatanytimeduringmachineoperation and/ortowing ofthemachine.
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OPERATION OF THE SWEEPING CORE
All functions of the sweeping core are hydraulically operated. Two control valve handles are mounted
to the right of the operator’s seat for controlling these functions. The Joystick controls the core height
up down and the right and left angle of Broom. The handle beside it controls the operation of the core
motor.
RAISE / LOWER / FLOAT DETENT
To raise the core, move the Joystick to the back, “RAISE,” position until the core is raised all the
way. The handle will return to the hold position and core height will be maintained. To lower the core
during normal sweeping conditions, move the Joystick to the front, “FLOAT DETENT,” position. The
“FLOAT” position will allow the core to maintain the ideal contact with the road while allowing it to
floatover bumps orcontours inthe road surface.This valveis equippedwith a featurecalled “POSITIVE
DOWN PRESSURE.” It should only be used under the heaviest sweeping conditions. The down pressure
adjustment is located between the hold position and the float detent. To adjust the core height downward,
slowly move the handle from the hold position to the lower position. The core will begin to move
downward. Release the handle when the desired height has been achieved.
NOTE: The operator must maintain continuous adjustment on the core while the down pressure
option is being used. This feature does not allow the core to float over contours in the road surface.
Therefore, the operator must constantly make these adjustments. If the broom core is forced to close to
the ground, the bristles will not have the “flicking “ action which is necessary to do a proper sweeping
job. This is why we recommend using the float detent during all but the heaviest sweeping conditions.
CAUTION: OVER USE OF THE POSITIVE DOWN PRESSURE FEATURE WILL
CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE
BROOM.
RIGHT / LEFT ANGLE
The core may be set at any angle from 40oleft to 40oright. Move the Joystick to the right and it
moves the core towards the right rear wheel. Toward the left the opposite. Release the handle when the
desires angle is achieved.
BROOM ON / BROOM OFF
The core motor is activated when the handle to the right and is moved to the front, “ROTATION
ON’position and turned off when the handle is moved back, “ROTATION OFF” position.
NOTE: Engine speed should be at full R.P.M. for sweeping operations. Lower engine R.P.M.’s will
exert abnormal stress on the engine and related hydraulic components which will result in a shortened
life span of these items.
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