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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
subject
your lawnsweeper
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
27, Best adjustment
is when brush setting
is
1/2" down
into grass. Always
mow the grass to an
even height
before
sweeping,
TO LOWER BRUSH
(Pull Back)
HEIGHT
]STMENT
LEVER
TO RAISE BRUSH
(Push Down)
FIGURE 27
DUMPING
OF SWEEPER
"Your sweeper
can be dumped
easily without
getting
off of the rider or tractor_ Simply
pull rope forward
to dump, See figure 28, SEE CAUTION NOTE A AND
Bo
Always
dump
hopper after each use, Damp or wet
grass and leaves will
cause
damage
to hopper
if
stored
for along period of time..
A,
_CAUTION
Do Not fasten
rope to pulling
vehicle where it might
become
entangled
with driving wheels or
rotating
parts.
1t
g_
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,
FIGURE 28
STORAGE
The bag may be collapsed
for storage,
Remove
the
two support
rods and fold bag down
CUSTOMER ' RESPONS0BIMTIES
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 every two years to clean sprockets, chain
and gears
After cleaning
apply an even coat of light
grease, See figures
29 through
31. NOTE: Do not
overtighten
wheel bolt and nut upon reassembly
to
sweeper housing
Wheel must be free to move in slot
with height
adjustment°
See figure
29 and 30,
FIGURE 29
HUB
-NOTE
To remove wheel just pop off hub cap
with a screw driver and remove hex
bolt, nut and two flatwasherso
See
figures 29 and 30.
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