Craftsman 486.24029 HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER, DUMP, TUBE, KNOB, Knob, m.p.h, HANDLE, OFFSET, DRAWBAR, DRAWBAR, BAG ARM, Drawbar, CHANNELS, CAUTION:, OPERATION, PIVOT ROD, Pivot Rod

OPERATION

(SWEEPER SHOWN IN DUMP POSITION)

DUMP

HANDLE

PIVOT ROD

	DRAWBAR
	OFFSET
DRAWBAR	TUBE	BAG ARM
		CHANNELS
	KNOB
	HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
Dump Lever	Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat.
Bag Arm Channels	Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
Pivot Rod	Allows the hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material.
Height Adjustment Handle	Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
Knob	Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole.
Drawbar	Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches.
Drawbar Offset Tube	Allows the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor.

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER

CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6

m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to wheels and bearings.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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

DRAWBAR OFFSET

The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.

SWEEPING SPEED

•Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors). Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to adjust the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.

DUMPING OF SWEEPER

•Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of the rider or tractor. Unclip dump lever from pivot rod and pull forward to empty the hopper. Always empty hopper after each use.

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.

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