Agri-Fab 45-03261 HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES, STORAGE, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, CAUTION:, (Figure 24), (Figure 25), SWEEPING SPEED, Never hold onto

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4.(Figure 24) Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a few drops of light weight oil.

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating height, loosen the adjustment knob and push down on the height adjustment lever to raise the brush. Best adjustment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down into the grass. Always mow the grass to an even height before sweeping.

SWEEPING SPEED

Try a starting speed of approximately 3 m.p.h.(third gear on most tractors). Depending on the conditions, it may be necessary to adjust the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.

DUMPING OF SWEEPER

Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting off of the rider or tractor. Simply pull the rope forward to dump the hopper. Always empty hopper after each use.

CAUTION: Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your body or clothing! Never hold onto the rope while towing the sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing vehicle to keep it away from wheels and rotating parts.

CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause the bag and its contents to burn.

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Check for loose fasteners before each use.

2.Clean the sweeper after each use.

a.Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.

b.Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom.

c.Remove any material which has wrapped around brushes or ends of brush shaft.

3.Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes and wheels before each use. Replace as necessary.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT 24

OIL BEARINGS HERE

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT

5.Lubricate the wheel bearings each season. Remove the hub cap and apply a few drops of light weight oil.

6.(Figure 25) Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the gears found inside the wheel housing. After cleaning, lubricate the gears with an even coat of light grease. To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap and remove the lock nut and flat washer.

HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER 25

FLAT WASHER

HUB CAP SPACER

HEX LOCK NUT

STORAGE

CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.

1.Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to help prevent rust and mildew.

2.To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the two hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.

3.Store in a dry area.

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