Craftsman 486.241320 Owner's Manual page 12

OPERATDON
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 30,, 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.
ROPE
";4
SH ADJUSTMENT
ASS'y.
TO RAISE BRUSH
(Push Do.wn)
KNOB
I
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
STORAGE
The bag may be collapsed for storage. Remove the
two support rods and fold bag down,
LUBRHCATION/CUSTOMER
RESPONSRBHLITHES
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 32, 33 and 34,
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 31,. SEE CAUTION NOTE A AND
B,
Always dump hopper after each use. Damp or wet
grass and leaves wilt cause damage to hopper if
stored for long period of time.
A,
CAUTION
Do Not fasten rope to pulling
vehicle where it might become
entangled with driving wheels or
rotating parts..
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