Sweeping - Honda FS7054 Operator's Manual

SWEEPING

Read the mid-size commercial mower owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of the mid-size commercial mower. Know how to stop the mid-size commercial mower
and disengage the controls quickly.
Refer to the mid-size commercial mower owner's manual for detailed instructions on starting the engine
and parking the mower.
Left and right sides of the sweeper are determined from the operator's position, facing the direction of
forward travel.
Always remain behind the power unit when operating the sweeper.
If you strike a foreign object, move the blade control lever to OFF, shut the engine OFF, and remove the
ignition key. Inspect for and repair any damage before operating the sweeper again.
If the sweeper should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally an indication of trouble.
As a general rule, do not operate the sweeper in reverse. If it is absolutely necessary to back up:
a) Move the blade control lever to the OFF position.
b) Check the area on the ground directly behind the sweeper.
c) Continue to observe area behind the sweeper while backing up.
Regularly remove any accumulation of snow, ice, dirt or mud from the broom hood and from between
the broom bristles. Excess weight will imbalance the rotating broom causing premature and uneven
bristle wear. Remove any accumulation with a stick, not your hands.
Never operate the broom on any kind of carpet.
Prevent damage to the broom by removing large foreign objects from the sweeping area.
Dry Sweeping
For light material and to obtain a wider sweeping path, angle the broom 12.5" right or left rather than 25".
To avoid dust from being blown back on the operator, if possible, sweep with the wind blowing in the
discharge direction. If dusty conditions are encountered, use a dust mask.
1. Verify that the sweeper is set at the desired angle and locked in position.
2. Start the engine (refer to the mid-size commercial mower owner's manual).
3. Move the blade control lever to the ON position.
4. Adjust the ground speed for the sweeping conditions. Use the forward speed control levers to change
ground speed, never the throttle. For best performance, the throttle should always be set to FAST.
FS7054 FRONT SWEEPER
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