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 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Contents ASSEMBLY .......................................... Step 2: Attaching broom to tractor .............................. Step 3: Optional dolly wheels installation ...................... Step 1: Preparation OPERATION ............................................. Adjustments ................................................... Applications .................................................. Operating controls 9 9 10 MAINTENANCE ...........................................
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 FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TRACTOR AND ROTARY BROOM TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BEOPERATED ONLY BY THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. TRAINING 1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before using the tractor and rotary broom.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (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.
SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF DAMAGED A MISE EN GARDE 1 ROTATING DRIVELINE I I ROTATING DRlVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH K E E P AWAY! DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT — 8 ALL DRIVELINE, TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE 0 DRIVELINES SECURELY ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT TURN FREELY ON DRIVELINE 2. (U.S.A. ONLY) 3. (CANADA ONLY) I I CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP PEOPLE AND CLOTHING WELL CLEAR DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUTALL DRIVELINE.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Before mounting this rotary broom on your tractor, your tractor must be equipped with an HTA Model QH5000 Quick Hitch. 1- : 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.
STEP 2: ATTACHING BROOM 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) and place male quick hitch lever (fig.3, item 3) fully forward in "locked" position. Secure male quick hitch latch with the linchpin.
ASSEMBLY I STEP 3: OPTIONAL CASTER WHEEL INSTALLATION I NOTICE ] Caster wheels are required for lawn thatching and to prevent gouging . a) Remove pin (fig.5, item 1 ) and hairpin 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). b) Remove parking stands (fig.1, item 1 and replace them with the caster wheels (fig.5, item 3).
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 "PTO" operation. ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 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. BROOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (1) With broom raised to transport 1.
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.
I MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND STORAGE 3. 1. Never store the tractor with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where open flames or sparks are present. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. BROOM: Using a good quality multipurpose lubricant, lubricate all pivot points and brush ground contact adjustment threads every 8 hours of operation. 4. CASTER WHEELS: Grease swivel bushings 2. Avoid exposing broom bristles to every 4 hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACEMENT a) Stop tractor engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key. b) Remove the 1/2" x 1 3/4" bolt (fig.1, item 1) from each broom side plate (fig.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. d) Place one concave slanted brush (fig.
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 (fig.1, item 1) from welded sleeve on right hand side of broom mounting bracket. Set pin (fig.1, item 2) in the in most position (you may have to slightly raise broom head) and lock in place with hair pin.
I PARTS GUIDE FRONT ROTARY BROOM (47" MODEL) 65 OM 0180 14
PARTS GUIDE c FRONT ROTARY BROOM (47" MODEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QTY REF DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... ............................................ Housing Side plate R.H. S i d e p l a t e L.H.
PARTS GUIDE F R O N T R O T A R Y BROOM ( c o n t i n u e d ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REF DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 .....................
PARTS GUIDE FRONT W H E E L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REF DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .............................................. ..................................................... ...................................................... x 4 0 m m , h a i r )............................... ............................................... x l", hex) .................................. lock) ....................................... hex) ........................................ Support plate Clevis Chain P i n (2.
PARTS GUIDE WORM GEAR BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REF DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................................................... ..................................................
PARTS GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ............................................... .............................................. ........................................... ...................................... ................................... .................................................... ........................................ Inner shield Nylon bearing Bearing retainer Yoke and female shaft Double yoke (joint C.V.
PARTS GUIDE I ............................ ................................ ................................ ........................................ Driveline male portion assembly Quick connect yoke assembly Spring lock yoke repair kit Universal joint kit Yoke and male shaft assembly Bearing retainer Nylon bearing Outer shield ............................... ........................................... ............................................... ...............................................
PARTS GUIDE O P T I O N A L D O L L Y WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REF DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ........................................... ........................................... .......................................
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE T GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (Revised 2-74) USE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly disulphide greaser or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF and UNC threads. an: U P T A C ~ I I S METRIC BOLT TORQUE -~ SPECIFICATIONS ~- . .
WARRANTY SERVICE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor's Limited Warranty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer's service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management. Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level.
Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
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