Perkins — To Replace Main Brush
Maintenance
From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and set parking brake
Procedure
- Raise the main brush.
- Stop the engine and set the machine parking brake.
- Open the right side main brush access door.
- Unlatch and remove the brush idler plate.
- Grasp the main brush; pull it off the brush drive plug and out.
- Place the new or rotated brush on the floor next to the access door.
- Slide the brush onto the drive plug; rotate until it engages; push all the way on.
- Slide the main brush idler plate plug into the brush.
- Latch the idler plate on the machine frame.
- Close the right side main brush access door.
Specs & values
- Replace when remaining bristles measure 30 mm (1.25 in)
Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.