Maintenance
Brush Removal & Bearing Cleaning
The brushes are removed from the right side of the
machine.
1. Remove the main door from the right side of the
machine.
2. Pull the yellow door lever to release the brush tray
latch.
3. Slide the brush tray out the side of the machine.
4. Remove brush from tray. Note which one is the
front/rear and be sure to switch them regularly to
assist with even wear.
NOTE: The brushes should wear evenly side to
side. Brushes should be replaced as a set, before
bristle length wears to yellow indicator.
5. Clean the brushes, removing any built-up lint and
any hair or string caught in the brush.
6. Remove bearing cap from end of brush.
7. Clean bearings and cap..
8. Clean the contacts on the inside roof of the brush
housing. Be careful not to bend or damage them.
9. Clean the top rail surface of the brush tray
cartridge. Inspect for excessive wear and replace
as needed
Brush Installation
1. Place the brushes in the tray by inserting the drive
end through the tray end plate about 1/2" then slide
the idler end down into place.
2. Make sure the flat sides of the brush end idler ends
are rotated to align with the slots in the tray
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3. Slide brush tray into opening making sure the top
4. Ensure the brush tray latch is fully engaged. The
5. Reinstall the main right door of the machine.
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retaining plate and that the round end of the idler
drops into the hole in the tray retaining plate.
rail is between the two top rail hangers that are
inside the deck housing. Slide the tray full in
making sure the brushes are over the drive shafts.
You may need to rotate the bushes slightly to align
the drive lugs with the receivers on the brush..
debris tray and brush tray will be aligned when fully
latched.