Form No. 4-565 July 2019 OPERATOR’S AND PARTS MANUAL © 2019 Printed in the U.S.A. 18513 Euclid Ave. • Cleveland, Ohio 44112-1084 Phone 216-486-1313 www.meyerproducts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Operator’s Manual..................................................................................................3 Identification Numbers............................................................................................3 SAFETY Safety Alerts............................................................................................................4 Safety Decals.........................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................17 SERVICE PARTS............................................................................................................18 PARTS LISTS Decals...................................................................................................................19 Broom Final Drive.................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION OPERATOR’S MANUAL You must read, understand and comply with all the safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your unit. Failure to comply with the safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage.
SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS OPERATION GUIDELINES Signal words and alert symbols notify of important safety precautions. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. • Never defeat a safety device to make a task easier.
SAFETY • Never place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running. • Stop engine before: refueling, cleaning, making adjustments or removing the attachment assembly. • Follow the drive unit manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counter weights. • Make any adjustments before operating unit. • Do not touch parts which may be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to service the unit.
SAFETY • Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments. 3. • Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements. • Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained. Improper service procedures can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer’s warranty. • Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 6 4 7 5 1. Forward Speed Selector Lever: Selects the forward speed. The ground speed is variable and controlled by pushing down on the lever. 2. Reverse Speed Selector Lever: Selects the reverse speed. The ground speed is variable and controlled by pulling up on the lever. 3. Broom Control: Engages the broom when depressed. Releasing the control stops the broom. 4. Engine Choke Control: Close choke to start a cold engine. Open choke when engine starts. 5.
SETUP When the Turbo Broom is shipped; • the fuel is drained • engine oil is at full level • the battery is strapped down and disconnected • the caster assemblies are secured upside down in the brackets. Before starting the engine and using the Turbo Broom the following tasks must be completed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 8 Fill the fuel tank according to the engine manual instructions. Check and add (if needed) engine oil according to the engine manual instructions. Remove the top of the battery box.
OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See Figure 2 Engine Controls. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s Manual for procedure and specifications. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely. If necessary, torque spark plug to 15 ft. lbs. Check the fuel supply.
OPERATION OPERATING THE TURBO BROOM BRUSH ANGLE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 4 Brush Swivel Controls. WARNING! To avoid personal injury, do not adjust the angle of the broom head while the brush is rotating. To change the angle of the brush: 1. 2. 3. WARNING! Figure 3 Controls Always engage speed control before engaging broom drive. Always release the broom drive before disengaging the speed control or broom contact may push unit backwards 4. Stop all broom rotation.
OPERATION BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION! If brush height is set too low, the brush can drive the machine rearward when attachment clutch is engaged. Engage brush slowly with brush set at proper height. For hard surfaces, adjust the caster wheels so that the brush just touches surface. The brush works best with the brush properly leveled. To adjust the brush height: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Move the brush to a dusty, flat surface. Leave the engine running. Start the brush at a slow speed.
ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE SPEED SELECTOR LEVER ADJUSTMENT The Speed Selector Levers are adjusted at the factory to provide the optimum control over forward and reverse movement. WARNING! Improper adjustment of the Speed Selector Lever cables may result in unexpected movement of the unit when started. Contact you dealer before making any adjustments. If one of the Speed Selector Lever cables requires adjustment, locate the Speed Control Bracket (Figure 8) on the side of the transaxle.
ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT DANGER! Do not go near the broom when the engine is running. Do not run the engine with any cover or guard removed. 4. Under most circumstances, if the broom strikes an object which could cause damage to the unit, the shear bolt(s) will break. This protects the gear box and other parts from damage. The shear bolts are located on the broom shaft. See Figure 11 Shear Bolt Replacement. 5. To replace the shear bolts: 1.
ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE BRUSH SEGMENT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove bolts from broom bearings at both ends of the support shaft (Figure 14 Brush Removal). A B Attachment Bolts D Figure 14 Brush Removal 2. 3. Loosen bearing setscrews and slide bearings inwards toward the center of broom. Manually move power unit backwards away from the brush assembly. IMPORTANT! Support splined drive shaft to prevent damage. 4. Stand broom assembly on one end (Figure 15 Brush Assembly). 5.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Required LUBRICATION NOTES: Service Interval Notes Lubricate Turbo Broom 10 Hours Use 10W Oil and Automotive Lithium Grease Check tire pressure Monthly Inflate to 20 psi (1.37 bar) Check/Change engine oil** Check oil before each use** None Replace spark plug** Yearly** None Check drive linkage and belt tension 4-6 Hours None Grease locations indicated by grease gun symbol. Use grease fittings when present.
STORAGE TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled. Never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation.
TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed. IMPORTANT! Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information. For problems not covered here, contact your local dealer. Trouble Engine fails to start. Engine starts hard or runs poorly. Brush does not clean hard surface. Broom does not rotate. Poor traction. Broom does not stop when broom lever is released.
SERVICE PARTS Part Number Description 100-140487 Caster Wheel 380-172458 Pin, Caster Wheel Adjustment 504-104384 V-Belt, A33KC (Broom) 504-200557 V-Belt, A29KC (Drive) 08677 Paint, Case, Spray, Yellow 08755 Paint, Quart, Brush, Yellow 249-92005 Primer, Spray 311-22250 Shear Bolt, HHCS 5/16-18 NC x 2-1/4 G5 Please have your serial number (S/N) ready when contacting M-B Co. or an Authorized Dealer for replacement parts or service information. M-B Co. website: www.m-bco.
PARTS LISTS DECALS 1 8 2 3 9 10 4 5 11 6 12 7 13 14 Item Part Number 9 Decal, Serial No 390-169251 1 Decal, International Warning Block Description 390-191687 10 Decal, Fuel Warning 390-191690 2 Decal, International Fly Obj/Entangle 309-190602 11 Decal, International Grease 390-190604 3 Decal, Drive Forward 390-200552 12 Decal, WB36 Hood - 3 Ft Broom 390-20320 4 Decal, Drive Reverse 390-200551 13 Decal, WB36 Control PNL - 3 Ft Broom 390-203319 5 Decal, Broom Han
PARTS LISTS BROOM FINAL DRIVE 16 4 17 9 13 12 6 11 2 19 14 8 3 7 15 5 1 10 18 14 16 12 9 11 6 2 5 4 1 17 15 10 8 18 13 3 20 7
PARTS LISTS BROOM FINAL DRIVE Item Description Part Number Qty 1 Bearing, 3/4" Flangette 600-132224 2 2 Grease Zerk 1/4-28 206-72100 1 4 3 HHCS .31-18 UNC x 0.750 311-20750 4 HHCS .75-16 UNF x 3.750 313-83750 1 5 Washer, Flat - 5/16 STD Zinc PL 341-20000 4 6 Washer, Flat - 3/4 STD Zinc PL 341-80000 1 7 Washer, Lock - 5/16 STD Zinc PL 351-20000 4 8 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x .
PARTS LISTS BROOM HEAD ASSEMBLY 7 17 20 6 15 1 9 18 5 10 12 14 3 19 15 16 2 11 8 13 14 4 22
PARTS LISTS BROOM HEAD ASSEMBLY Item Description Part Number Qty 1 Plug, Square, 1" Plastic 711-132229 2 2 Bearing, 1-1/8" Flangette 600-132225 2 3 Gearbox, Worm Aluminum, 8.
PARTS LISTS BRUSH ASSEMBLY 2 3 1 Item Description Part Number Qty 1 Segment, Poly 10 x 25 Conv Black 101-129541 18 or 26 1 Segment, Poly/Wire 10 x 25 Conv Black 101-132808 18 or 26 2 Core, Weldment 3' Hydra 410-169692 2 Core, Weldment 4' Hydra 410-169689 2 3 Plate, End Retainer 401-147887 2 4 HHCS, Serrated Flange 3/8-16 x 1 Plated 370-126977 6 24 6
PARTS LISTS HANDLES & CONTROLS 26 4 5 3 19 22 13 21 17 18 24 25 14 27 2 8 7 20 9 10 15 1 16 23 28 11 12 6 25
PARTS LISTS HANDLES & CONTROLS Item Description Qty 1 Cable Assy, WB Head Pivot 102-200464 1 2 Cable Assy, FWD Speed WB 102-200465 1 3 Cable Assy, Reverse Speed, WB 102-200466 1 4 Turn To Lock Push Pull Cable 102-200468 1 5 Heated Hand Grip 106-190341 2 6 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 UNC x .75 370-132227 10 7 Machine Screw-Pan Head 10-24 x 3/4 370-162221 2 8 Screw, Self Tapping 1/4-20 x 1/2, .
PARTS LISTS ENGINE BATT 22 2 5 14 12 10 Note: Hardware used for mounting rectifier to back cover. 23 21 16 7 18 8 19 3 9 6 4 15 Item 1 Description Button-Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 11 13 20 1 Part Number Qty 311-191529 1 2 HHCS .31-18 UNC x 1.000 311-21000 2 3 HHCS 3/8-16 UNC x 1.000 311-31000 2 4 HHCS .31-24 UNF x 1.
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PARTS LISTS FRAME & TRANSAXLE Item Part Number Qty Item Part Number Qty 1 Tire Assy, Directional RH, Snow Tires, Hydra-WB 100-191098 1 34 Transmission, T2 Modified with Welded Gear 501-191696 1 2 Tire Assy, Directional LH, Snow Tires, Hydra-WB 100-191167 1 35 Welded Lever, T2 Tranny Bypass 410-191649 1 3 Hand Knob, T2 Bypass Lever 100-191651 1 36 Arm, Idler Support 410-191956 1 4 Elbow 90 3/4 JIC W x 9/16 JIC SWFM 211-171860 1 37 Belt Cover, Hydra 410-200004 1 38 Brack
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WARRANTY THE TURBO BROOM LIMITED WARRANTY EFFECTIVE July 1, 2019 Meyer Products, warrants to the original purchaser of the Turbo Broom, that they will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase to only the original owner.
