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Snapper 51-3845 151-3845 Operator's Manual

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51-3845, 7/04
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M26 SERIES
Mechanical Windrow Sweeper
For Simplicity Legacy
SWEEPSTER, Inc.
2800 N. Zeeb Road • Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 996-9116 • FAX (734) 996-9014
1-800-456-7100

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  • Page 1 51-3845, 7/04 M26 SERIES Mechanical Windrow Sweeper For Simplicity Legacy SWEEPSTER, Inc. 2800 N. Zeeb Road • Dexter, MI 48130 (734) 996-9116 • FAX (734) 996-9014 1-800-456-7100...
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  • Page 3 51-3845, 7/04 Table of Contents Section 1 ... Operation and Maintenance Section 2 ... Service Section 3 ... Parts Section 4 ... Appendix...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    51-3845, 7/04 Operation and Maintenance M26 Series Table of Contents Introduction ... 7 Safety ... 6-12 General Safety Information ... 8-9 Safety Signs and Labels ... 10-12 Operation ... 13-20 Installation ... 13-15 Operating Tips ... 16-19 Removing Sweeper and Hitch ... 20 Maintenance ...
  • Page 6 51-3845, 7/04 Introduction SAFETY SECTION INTRODUCTION Serial & Part Numbers On your unit you will find a serial number plate and/or part number plate(s). The numbers on these plates are very important if you wish to order parts or accessories. For your convenience, record numbers in the appropriate space below.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    51-3845, 7/04 Importance of this Manual This operator’s manual should be regarded as part of the sweeper. Suppliers of both new and secondhand sweepers are advised to keep documentation indicat- ing that this manual was provided with the sweeper. The manual contains information regarding installation, operation and maintenance required for this sweeper model and optional equipment.
  • Page 8: Safety

    SAFETY SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION Read this Manual Read all safety information in this manual. All operators must read and understand the entire contents of this manual before sweeping. General safety practices are listed on Safety Information pages and specific safety information is located throughout this manual.
  • Page 9 51-3845, 7/04 __________________________________________ Service & Repair CAUTION – Do not modify the sweeper in any way. Personal injury could result. If you have questions, contact your dealer or SWEEPSTER. Repair or adjust the sweeper in a safe area, away from road traffic and other hazards.
  • Page 10: Safety Signs And Labels

    SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS Care of Safety Signs 1. Keep safety signs clean and free from obstructing material. 2. Clean safety signs with soap and water; dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing safety signs with new signs from SWEEPSTER.
  • Page 11 51-3845, 7/04 Safety Signs & Labels SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS Representations of Labels Locations shown on page 10. 3. 50-0115 1. 50-0103 4. 50-0145 2. 50-0104...
  • Page 12 SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS Representations of Labels (Continued) Locations shown on page 10. 5. 50-0394 Safety Signs & Labels 6. 50-0076-1 7. 50-0213 51-3845, 7/04 CAUTION PINCH POINT AVOID INJURY FROM FRAME PIVOT AND STOPS. Keep hands and feet away. 50-0076-1...
  • Page 13: Operation

    51-3845, 7/04 Initial Installation Follow the instructions for the subframe kit. Install Front Hitch 1. Lift the hitch assembly (C, figure 1) slide onto the slots on tractor (E). Lift back of hitch assembly to frame (D) and install clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F) and hair pins (A).
  • Page 14 OPERATION SECTION INSTALLATION Figure 1 A. Drive Shaft B. Support Bracket C. Front Hitch Install Long Drive Shaft 1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 1) in from the front. Line up the support bracket (B) with the front hitch (C).
  • Page 15 51-3845, 7/04 Install Brush Head 1. Use tractor lift lever to lower hitch. 2. Position tractor in line with brush head. 3. Drive forward until hitch touches brush head, lift hitch to engage implement. 4. Stop tractor engine, get off tractor, ensure pins snap and engage into hitch.
  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    OPERATION SECTION OPERATING TIPS Operational Check CAUTION – Contact with the sweeper, moving joints or material discharged by the brush can cause serious injury. Operate this implement from the operator’s seat only. Make sure bystanders are well clear of the sweeper and sweeper discharge area before angling or engaging the sweeper.
  • Page 17 51-3845, 7/04 Operating Instructions 4 WD hydraulic right Operating Sweeper CAUTION – Operate this implement from the operator’s seat only. Do not allow other riders on the machine at any time. CAUTION – Operate this implement at a speed that matches working conditions. Be extremely careful when working on banks or uneven terrain.
  • Page 18 OPERATION SECTION OPERATING TIPS Lawn Thatching NOTE – Your sweeper is provided with a polypropylene brush. Brushes with 1/2 poly– 1/2 wire or full wire sections may damage lawns by pulling out the live grass. Brushes made with wire are not recommended for lawn thatching.
  • Page 19: Operation

    51-3845, 7/04 If Material Piles in Front of Sweeper • Decrease travel speed • Increase the engine rpm • Make more than 1 pass • Raise the brush to decease the contact area • Increase the sweeper angle __________________________________________ If Brush Wears Unevenly •...
  • Page 20: Removing Sweeper And Hitch

    OPERATION SECTION REMOVING SWEEPER AND HITCH Sweeper & Hitch Removal NOTE – Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins, clips and hardware into the sweeper and hitch for storage. 1. Install stands in storage position and fully lower the attachment lift. 2.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    51-3845, 7/04 CAUTION – Allow only trained personnel to operate or service this implement. Know and understand all precau- tions before assembly, service or operation. Also read and understand all safety precautions in the tractor operator’s manual. Lubrication Gearbox Check gearbox lubricant every 25 hours. 1.
  • Page 22: Brush Replacement

    MAINTENANCE SECTION DAILY MAINTENANCE/BRUSH REPLACEMENT Daily Maintenance Checks Hardware – Check and tighten all hardware on the sweeper, including factory-installed hardware. Brush Contact – Check brush contact. (See Adjusting Brush Contact Area, page 25.) __________________________________________ Brush Replacement Replace sections when worn to 14 in. (356 mm) in diameter.
  • Page 23 51-3845, 7/04 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Maintenance 5. Remove the snap ring from the large sprocket (figure 6). 6. Remove the lock hub by removing all set screws and then inserting the screw indicated in figure 7. 7. Remove the sprocket, washer and key from the brush core.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE SECTION BRUSH REPLACEMENT 14. Install new sections by doing the following. a. Number the tubes on the core as 1, 2, and 3 (figure 1). b. Slide the first section onto the core with the drive pins (figure 2) on both sides of tube 1. Make sure that the drive pins face up.
  • Page 25: Adjusting Drive Chain Idler

    51-3845, 7/04 Adjusting Drive Chain Idler 1. Clean debris off the idler adjustment screw (figure 1) located on the drive end of the brush head. 2. Disconnect the quick release end of the sweeper drive shaft. 3. Raise the sweeper several inches off the ground. 4.
  • Page 26 51-3845, 7/04 Notes...
  • Page 27 51-3845, 7/04 M26 Series Table of Contents Parts List ... 28-32 Brush Head ... 28-29 Hitch ... 30 Mounting Hardware ... 31 Sections ... 32 Parts...
  • Page 28: Parts List

    PARTS SECTION BRUSHHEAD ASSEMBLY Item Part Qty Description 01-5847 24 Section, 26, 8 P, Convoluted, Black (4 Ft Broom) 31 Section, 26, 8 P, Convoluted, Black (5 Ft Broom) 06-0433 1 Sprocket, 50B11 x 1 Bore x 1/4 Key 06-0434 1 Sprocket, 50B36, Tapered Bore 06-0435 1 Hub, Taper, 1.00 Bore, 1/4 Key 06-0436 1 Chain, #50, 78 Pitches 07-0193 1 Pin, Clevis, Gr2, 3/8 x 1 1/8...
  • Page 29: Brush Head

    51-3845, 7/04 Brush Head PARTS SECTION BRUSHHEAD ASSEMBLY Brush Head...
  • Page 30: Hitch

    PARTS SECTION HITCH ASSEMBLY FINAL INSTALLATION VIEW OF 11-1533 Item Part Qty Description 05-1409 1 Gearbox, Omni, 3:1 05-1291 1 Shaft, Drive 07-0018 8 Screw, HHC, Gr8, 3/8-16 x 1 07-0699 2 Pin, Cotter, Gr2, 1/8 x 1 1/4 07-1718 8 Washer, Lock, Split, Medium, 3/8 07-2843 2 Pin, Klick, 3/16 x 1, 5/8 07-3013 2 Bushing, Caster 07-3015 8 Spacer, Caster...
  • Page 31: Mounting Hardware

    51-3845, 7/04 Kit 11-5133 Mounting Hardware 11-5132 Kit Hydraulic Swing Part # 1725359 1725049 1918452 1725322 1960033 919171 172320 1725318 1725319 173359 1725520 1726321 1726319 #1709659 (QTY 2) #1924366 (QTY 2) PARTS SECTION MOUNTING HARDWARE #1709660 (QTY 2) #1960587 (QTY 2)
  • Page 32: Sections

    51-3845, 7/04 Notes PARTS SECTION SECTIONS Item Part Qty Description 01-0924 1 Section, Set, 26, 8, Combination, Convoluted...
  • Page 33 51-3845, 7/04 Appendix M26 Series Table of Contents Hardware and Torque Specifications ... 34 Warranty ... 35-36...
  • Page 34 APPENDIX HARDWARE/TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Hex Head Capscrew Carriage Bolt Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the Nominal size, meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch; if a second number is present it represent the threads per inch When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2”, this means the Nominal size, or body diameter is 1/2 inch;...
  • Page 35 51-3845, 7/04 APPENDIX WARRANTY INFORMATION...
  • Page 36 51-3845, 7/04 Warranty Information APPENDIX WARRANTY INFORMATION...

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