Operational Check

1651-3845, 7/04

OPERATION SECTION OPERATING TIPS

CAUTION – Contact with the sweeper, moving joints or material discharged by the brush can cause serious injury. Operate this implement from the operator’s seat only. Make sure bystanders are well clear of the sweeper and sweeper discharge area before angling or engaging the sweeper.

1.Lubricate all U-joints and driveline components on the sweeper with high-quality, multi-purpose grease.

2.Start the tractor according to instructions in the tractor operator’s manual.

3.Slowly raise the sweeper to the fully lifted position with the implement lift.

4.Stop the tractor and remove the key.

CAUTION – Do not get under the sweeper at any time while sweeper is in the raised position.

5.Carefully examine the sweeper clearance under the tractor undercarriage.

6.If sweeper shields or other parts contact the undercarriage of the tractor in any way, remove the sweeper from the tractor and follow the tractor operator’s manual to adjust the implement lift height adjustment linkages, limiting the maximum lift height.

7.Reinstall the sweeper.

8.Start the tractor according to instructions in the tractor operator’s manual.

9.Engage the tractor PTO with the engine at 1,000 rpm. Note any excessive noise, vibration or other problems.

10.Disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the key.

11.Correct any driveline problems before the unit is put into service.

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