operation

(sweeper shown in dump position)

DUMP

LEVER

PIVOT ROD

 

DRAWBAR

 

 

OFFSET

 

DRAWBAR

TUBE

BAG ARM

 

 

 

 

CHANNELS

 

KNOB

 

 

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

 

Dump Lever

Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat.

 

Bag Arm Channels

Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.

 

Pivot Rod

Allows 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 drawbar to be offset from 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 attached to the center, left hand or right hand set of holes in 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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Craftsman 486.24229 manual Operation, HOW to USE Your Sweeper