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.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY
APPROXIMATELY LEVEL (6" to 8" FROM SURFACE)
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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 | GROUP "B" VEHICLES | GROUP "C" VEHICLES | |||||||||||||||
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HAVING 11" TO 13" |
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GROUND CLEARANCE. | GROUND CLEARANCE. | GROUND CLEARANCE. | |||||||||||||||
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figure 19
maintenance
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
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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
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.
troubleshooting
Wheels skid when sweeping | 1. | Brushes set too low. | 1. | Adjust height till brushes are 1/2" down into grass. |
| 2. | Brushes are jammed. | 2. | Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction. |
| 3. | Wheels are jammed. | 3. Remove one wheel at a time to check for obstruction or | |
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