Attaching Sweeper Hitch To Tractor - Craftsman 486.242223 Owner's Manual

ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR
• Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.
Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about
the middle of its adjustment range.
Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch,
arranging the 3/4" spacers in one of six possible
combinations as shown in GROUP A and GROUP B
diagrams below.
IMPORTANT: To obtain the best performance from your
sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is
approximately level with the ground and approximately 5"
to 7" off the ground as shown in figure 21.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY MID:WAY
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APPROXIMATELY LEVEL
(5" to 7" FROM SURFACE)
FIGURE 21
GROUP "A" - For vehicles with hitches
having 8" to 10" ground clearance.
GROUP "El" - For vehicles with hitches
having 10" to 13" ground clearance.
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HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED
BELOW HITCH TUBES
BLACK LINE ISTRACTOR HITCH
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HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED
ABOVE HITCH TUBES
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BLACK LINE ISTRACTOR HITCH
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