Manual

OPERATION
Your sweeper is a precision piece of equipment.
Engineering skill and experience have been
combined to provide reasonable safety and
efficiency. However, as with any type of mechanical
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in damage to your equipment.
Therefore, exercise care at all times and do not sub-
ject your sweeper to misuse.
SWEEPING SPEED
Try sweeping at different speeds to find the one most
suited to your conditions for maximum hopper bag
fill.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating
height, loosen the adjustment knob and push down
on height adjustment lever to raise the brush. See
figure 29_ Best adjustment is when brush setting is
1/2" down into grass.. Always mow the grass to an
even height before sweeping.
B_
Do Not drive or dump the
sweeper too close to a fire as the
brushes and bag can be
destroyed by excessive heat or
flame.
TO LOWER BRUSH
(Pull Back)
ADJUSTMENT
ASS'Y
TO RAISE BRUSI-
iPush Down)
FIGURE 29
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
"(our sweeper can be dumped easily without getting
off of the rider or tractor_ Simply put) rope forward
to dump° See figure 30. SEE CAUTION NOTE A AND
B,
Always dump hopper after each use.. Damp or wet. ....
grass and leaves will cause damage to hopper if
stored for long period of time.
FIGURE 30
STORAGE
The bag may be collapsed for storage Remove the
two support rods and fold bag down
LUBROCATION/MAINTENANCE
The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated
at the factory; however, it is recommended that a
few drops of light oil should be added to the brush
shaft bearings twice a year. Also, the wheels should
be removed to clean gears every two years_ After
cleaning apply an even coat of light grease° See
figures 31, 32 and 33,
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GEAR AND SHAI
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FIGURE 3t
A_
_CAUTION
Do Not fasten rope to pulling
vehicle where it might become
entangled with driving wheels or
rotating parts.
_NOTE
To remove the wheel just pop off hub
cap with a screwdriver and remove
cotte_ pin and fiat washer. See figure
31o
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