Brinly-Hardy STH-420BH Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

L A W N S W E E P E R

MODEL:

S T H - 4 2 0 B H

• Assembly

• Installation

• Operation

• Repair Parts

For use with Riders and

Lawn/Garden Tractors

Visit us on the web!

www.brinly.com

Important: This manual contains information for the safety

of persons and property. Read it carefully before

assembly and operation of the equipment!

1009043-D

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Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL L A W N S W E E P E R MODEL: S T H - 4 2 0 B H • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts For use with Riders and Lawn/Garden Tractors Visit us on the web! Important: This manual contains information for the safety www.brinly.com of persons and property.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Please carefully read and observe the SAFETY section of this manual. to operate the towing vehicle without proper instruction or without having read the owner’s manual. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining and caring for your Brinly-Hardy Sweeper. • Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose ﬁ tting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Page 3: Component View And Reference List
COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST ================================================================================================ PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1008953-10 Lock Arm 11M0808P 1/4" x 1/2" Carriage Bolt 1008958-10 Height Adjustment Handle 50M0624P 3/16” x 1-1/2” Cotter Pin 1008960-10 Tow Tube, Right B-4768 5/8" Machine Bushing B-5924 Brinly Decal 1008961-10 Tow Tube, Left...
Page 4 COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST ================================================================================================ Tow Tube Component View Hamper Frame and Hamper Component View 1009043-D...
Page 5 COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST ================================================================================================ Brush Housing Component View 1009043-D...
Page 6: Assembly
11” (Top of Page) ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ This manual will be referencing panels of the hardware skin pack included with your sweeper. The hardware in Panel 10” 01 is to be used with Figure 01; Panel 02 with Figure 02; etc. Figure 01 Assemble the Right Tow Bar (3) and Left Tow Tube (4) to the Brush Housing (45) using the hardware in Panel...
Page 7 ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 02 Hitch Clevis Mount Height Height Holes 7”-10” 7” Using the rounded measurement from the previous section, determine the correct Clevis Assembly (68) mounting holes from the diagrams directly to the 8” left 9” Note that hitch plate heights between Hole 7”...
Page 8: Lock Arm 1
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Note: Wheel assembly not shown for clarity. Figure 04 First Attach Height Adjustment Handle (2) to Lower Pivot (43) side plate using Bolt (13) and Lock Nut (21) in Panel 04. Tighten hardware securely. Note: Large hole (A) in bottom of the Height Adjustment Last Handle (2) must ﬁ...
Page 9 ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 06 Attach Lock Arm (1) to Height Adjustment Handle (2) using the hardware in Panel 06 as shown in Figure 06. Note: For proper function of the sweeper height adjustment mechanism, it is important to assemble the hardware as shown in Figure 06.
Page 10 ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 08 Install Lower Side Tubes (69) to Rear Hamper Tube (66) as shown in Figure 08 and secure with the ¼” Plastic Plugs (12) in Panel 08. Assemble one Spreader Bar Assembly (39) to each Lower Side Tubes (69) using the remaining hardware in Panel 08 as shown in Figure 08.
Page 11: Hamper Mount 2
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 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. “J” Channel 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).
Page 12: Adhesive Hook And Loop
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 12 Figure 12.1 With the sweeper attached to the towing vehicle (see ‘Attaching the Sweeper’ section of this manual), connect the Hamper Assembly to the sweeper using the hardware in Panel 12 (see Figure 12.1). Tie one end of Hamper Pull Rope (37) to the middle section of the upper Rear Hamper Tube (66) as shown (see Figure 12.1).
Page 13: Specifications
Hairpin Cotter (30). sweeper plus the weight loaded in the hamper. Removing the Sweeper Model Weight Capacity STH-420BH 75 lbs empty CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Before removing the Sweeper, 195 lbs with wet grass make sure Hamper is empty of all material.
Page 14 OPERATION ================================================================================================ Example: It is recommended to set the brush height at a higher number than is If towing vehicle weighs: 400 lbs anticipated to be needed and perform a short sweeping test on the lawn. Add operator weight: 200 lbs Reduce brush height one setting at a time until the desired sweeping Combined weight equals: 600 lbs...
Page 15: Upper Side Tube
OPERATION ================================================================================================ Operating Speed Position 2 – Wind Screen Half Closed Unroll the Wind Screen. Attach the Wind Screen to the Hamper Upper Side Tubes using the hook and loop straps in the middle of the Wind The operating ground speed of the sweeper has a direct effect on how Screen.
Page 16: Spreader Bar Assembly
OPERATION ================================================================================================ Storage Frequently Asked Questions The sweeper can be tipped upright and stored against a wall using a Sweeper does not pick up: minimum of space: The brush height adjustment is set too low. The sweeper is not a Remove any loose material from hamper, brushes, brush housing dethatcher and cannot pull thatch, embedded needles or embedded and drive assembly.
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ Preventative Maintenance: Note: It may be necessary to have a second person hold the sweeper in place while pulling the Brush Section (55) free. General Align the metal rail of the new Brush Section (55) with groove on inside Brush Holder (60).
Page 18: Dust Cover
MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ Wheel and Drive Gear Disassembly and Inspection Stand the sweeper in storage position on a clean ﬂ at surface such as garage ﬂ oor or sidewalk (do not hang hamper from clevis assembly) Using a medium ﬂ at tip screwdriver, remove E-Ring (53) Remove Machine Bushing (50) and Wheel (46) Inspect Wheel gear and Wheel Axle hole for damage and wear Inspect Wheel Axle (44) for damage and wear.
Page 19 MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ Dust Cover and Bearing Retainer Assembly and Lubrication If Bearing Retainer (61) was removed, continue with Step 1. If Bearing Retainer (61) was not removed, begin at Step 5. Insert new Bearing Retainer (61) onto Brush Axle (56). The Bearing Retainer (61) should ﬁ t ﬂ ush on the Lower Pivot (43) side plate with the Bearing Retainer (61) ﬂ...
Page 20: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY Pull Behind Accessories The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental in the United States, its possessions and territories.