Powered Collector

CONNECTION

 

REMOVE THE NET

To connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to the D18/50 tractor, ensure both are on an even surface with the locking levers (fig 3) on the collector facing the lift arms of the tractor. Move the collector manually to the tractor. Lower the lift arms using the auxiliary lift switch button (page 4) on the dash console.

At the end of each lift arm you will find a locating lug. Slide the channels on either side of the PGC over the lugs but do not engage the locating lever yet. Ensure that the rubber flap at the opening of the PGC located on top of the transmission grass deflector.

INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT

Place the drive belt over the PTO pulley (beneath the tractor seat). Standing adjacent to the tractor, extend the belt with both hands parallel to the ground. Now twist the belt to form a figure ‘8’ – the right hand up and the left hand down. In this position place the other end of the belt over the Powered Collector pulley. Be sure that this is installed the right way round otherwise the brush will work in reverse and collection will be poor! Lock locating lever (fig 3) over the lift arm lugs. Rotate the locking clips over lift arm lugs. Connect net empty plug to socket as shown in fig 1. To disconnect, reverse this procedure.

PTO DRIVE BELT TENSION

Engaging the locating lever tensions the belt which should not be run too tight – to check the tension there should be a 19mm deflection with light finger pressure (2Kgs) at a midway point between PTO pulley and sweeper pulley. It is important after attaching the sweeper to the tractor to check the belt tension and adjust this if necessary this must be done before the sweeper is put into operation and with the sweeper on the ground. With light finger pressure, 2Kgs (4lbs) there should be a total deflection of 19mm (3/4") at midway point between PTO pulley and the sweeper pulley. If a spring balance is available a pressure of 4- 5lbs (1.81-2.26Kgs) is required for a deflection of 3/4" (19mm). If the belt tension is incorrect, it can be adjusted by movement of sweeper locking levers on the threaded rod. Ensure the lock nuts are suitably tightened after adjustment. N.B. Do not over-tighten lock nuts as lever needs to pivot.

TO USE: raise sweeper to transport position. A button on the left hand side of the console (page 4) raises the Powered Collector to the transport position. We recommend that you drive to and from the area to be swept with the Powered Collector in this transport position and with the PTO disengaged. When you reach the area to be swept, lower the collector and then engage the brushes by

When removing the net, we suggest you employ the assistance of another person.

1.Partially open the Sweeper net (100mm(4")). Disconnect opening rod by pulling back on sprung locking tube and uncoupling from pin (fig 2).

2.Repeat either side.

3.Undo net locking clip (both sides), unhook levers from locating pins (see fig 2).

4.With either person standing each side of the collector net, slide the net off the locating arms.

5.Reverse operation for fitting.

fig 1

Net Empty

Socket

fig 2

Net Locking

 

Clips

Locating

Locating

Arms

Pins

 

Opening

Pin

Rod

 

Locking

 

Tube

 

fig 3

Locking

Clips

Locating

 

Lug

 

Locating

pushing the sprung PTO lever to the left to release and engage.

LOWER THE COLLECTOR

Using the Auxiliary lift switch on the dash, lower the collector.

Lifting

Arm

Lever

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