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• Installation • Operation • Repair Parts Call Customer Service, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Important: This manual contains information for the safety Visit us on the web! of persons and property. Read it carefully before www.brinly.com assembly and operation of the equipment! 1020674-C...
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================ CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Sweeper! Your Sweeper has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN TOWING AND/OR USING ANY ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ ATTACHMENT. This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions GENERAL NOTES noted in the towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following precautions: (Operation)
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ TIP 1: An organized skinpack with all necessary hardware has been provided with this product. Be sure to use the hardware panels called for in each step of the assembly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TIP 2: During assembly you will need to shift the tires away from the Brush Housing (45).
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11” ASSEMBLY (top of page) ================================================================================================ 10” Step 2 9” HITCH PLATE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT Hitch Plate Height Measurement - Park towing vehicle on a level, hard surface and set parking brake. - Measure from the ground to the bottom of the 8”...
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 3 Hitch plate 7” heights between Using the rounded 7” & 10” measurement from the 7” have the previous step, determine the Clevis 8” correct Clevis Assembly (68) -9” 7” (U-shaped mounting holes. 8” extension) 9” at the Once the correct Clevis BOTTOM 8”...
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Note: Wheel assembly not shown for clarity. Step 5 Loosely add the Bolt (13) & Lock Nut (21) from PANEL 04 to the Height Adjustment Handle (2). Pointing the Nut side out, slide the Height Adjustment Handle (2) into place against the Lower Pivot (43) side plate.
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 7 Attach Lock Arm (1) to Height Adjustment Handle (2) using the hardware in PANEL 06 in the order listed below: • 5/16” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolt (9) • Height Adjustment Handle (2) • Lock Arm (1) •...
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 9 Assemble the hamper frame by inserting the first Rear Tube (66) into the Lower Tubes (69). LAY THESE TUBES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HAMPER (40), ALONG THE INSIDE EDGE. Using the hardware in PANEL 8, secure with the 1/4”...
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 10 Using the hardware in PANEL 10, assemble one 3/8” Nut (17) on each end of the Hamper Stop Rod (67) until it is approximately in the center of the threads. Assemble each end of the Hamper Stop Rod (67) through the holes on the front of the Upper Side Tubes (38) and Lower Side Tubes (69).
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 13 The Hinge Rod Assembly (70) should be aligned so that, when closed, the ‘V’ points toward the open side of the sweeper hamper. The Hinge Rod Assemblies (70) need to align against the lower tubes (69) as illustrated. Slide the 1/4”...
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 15 Using the hardware in PANEL 11, assemble Hamper Mounts (5) to Upper Side Tubes (38) as shown here. Assemble the following through the Upper Side Tube (5) in the order listed below: • Hex Bolt (15) •...
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Slacken Step 17 To Sweeper To Towing Vehicle Extend Pull Rope (37) to the back of the towing vehicle to an area that will be easily accessible from the towing vehicle seat. This is the area that the Pull Handle (35) will be attached.
OPERATION ================================================================================================ CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Before attaching or removing the sweeper, make sure the hamper is empty of all material. ATTACHING Park towing vehicle on a hard, level surface and set the parking brake. Align Clevis (68) with towing vehicle hitch plate. Install Hitch Pin (23) through Clevis Assembly (68) and towing vehicle hitch plate &...
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of towing vehicle, ballast and operator. LS2-42BH2-G Weighs 75 lbs (Empty) Maximum Capacity = 195 lbs with wet grass *The maximum loaded weight is the average weight of the sweeper plus the weight loaded in the hamper.
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OPERATION ================================================================================================ ADJUSTING THE BRUSH HEIGHT IMPORTANT: Setting the brush height too low for sweeping conditions causes excessive wheel skipping and slipping. For best performance, adjust brush height as high as possible for the material and conditions. Normal lawn sweeping is accomplished when the brushes sweep at the same height as the mower cutting height. TO ADJUST BRUSH HEIGHT: Park towing vehicle on a level, hard surface and set the parking brake.
OPERATION ================================================================================================ LEVELING THE HAMPER After correct brush height is determined, it may be necessary to adjust the Hamper Stop (47) so that the Hamper assembly remains clear of the ground. TO ADJUST THE HAMPER STOP (47): Loosen (but do not remove) the two Nuts (25) securing Not Level each side of the Hamper Stop (47).
OPERATION ================================================================================================ CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! EMPTYING THE HAMPER Make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children, before backing up. Before dumping material from the Hamper: Park towing vehicle and set parking brake (see owners manual). IMPORTANT: Avoid overfilling the Hamper, especially when sweeping freshly mowed grass TO EMPTY HAMPER: or other moist material.
OPERATION ================================================================================================ STORAGE The sweeper can be tipped upright & stored against a wall using a minimum of space. Remove any loose material from hamper, brushes, brush housing and drive assembly. The sweeper should be clean and dry before configuring for storage. Remove small hairpin cotters and clevis pins that are securing the hamper assembly to the brush housing.
MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products. GENERAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Do not allow material to remain in the Hamper for extended per year: in the fall before storage, and again in the spring periods of time.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products. WHEEL AND DRIVE GEAR 1020674-C...
MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ WHEEL AND DRIVE GEAR PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION R-2261 1/4" x 3/4" Dowel Pin 1008955 Dust Cover 1018931-01 Wheel Axle R-2262 5/8" Large Flat Washer R-2263 5/8" Flat Washer 1008986-16SER Brush Housing R-2289SER Bearing Retainer 1008987 Wheel R-2320 5/8"...
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products. DUST COVER & BEARING RETAINER HOW TO REMOVE THE DUST COVER (42): LIFT HERE Lift up on the edge furthest from the brush...
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Lower Pivot (43) side plate and hole in the Brush Housing (45). Note: Take care when assembling the new Bearing Chat online: www.brinly.com Retainer (61) so that the Carriage Bolts (48) remain in Lower Pivot (43) side plate.
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