aTTaCHInG sweePer HITCH To TraCTor
1.
Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.
2.
Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about
the middle of its adjustment range.
3.
Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, making
adjustments to the hitch brackets depending on the
drawbar height of your tractor as shown in GROUP A,
GROUP B and GROUP C diagrams below.
APPROXIMATELY LEVEL
(6" to 8" FROM SURFACE)
CusTomer resPonsIBIlITIes
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate brush shaft bearings
Lubricate wheel bearings
Clean Sweeper
Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets
sCHeDuleD maInTenanCe
1.
Clean the sweeper after each use.
2.
Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
3.
Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a with a few
drops of light weight oil.
4.
Every two years, remove wheels and clean sprockets
and gears found inside the wheel housing. After
wheels skid when sweeping
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY
FIGure 18
maInTenanCe
X
X
X
X
X
X
TrouBlesHooTInG
1. Brushes set too low.
2. Brushes are jammed.
3. Wheels are jammed.
4.
Arrange the spacers into one of the three possible
combinations as shown below in the GROUP A,
GROUP B and GROUP C diagrams.
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 6"
to 8" off the ground as shown in figure 19.
GrouP "a" VeHICles
wITH HITCHes
HaVInG 11" To 13"
GrounD ClearanCe.
X
X
cleaning, lubricate with an even coat of light grease.
To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap using a
screwdriver and remove the lock nut and flat washer.
CleanInG
1.
Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
2.
Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom.
3.
Remove any material which has wrapped around
brushes or ends of brush shaft.
1. Adjust height till brushes are 1/2" down into grass.
2. Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction.
3. Remove one wheel at a time to check for obstruction or
damage Refer to Service and Adjustments section.
8
GrouP "B" VeHICles
GrouP "C" VeHICles
wITH HITCHes
wITH HITCHes
HaVInG 9" To 11"
HaVInG 7" To 9"
GrounD ClearanCe.
GrounD ClearanCe.
Service Dates
FIGure 19