OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SWEEPER
WINDSCREEN |
| HEIGHT | |
| HOPPER | ADJUSTMENT | |
| HANDLE | ||
PIVOT ROD | ROPE | ||
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BAG ARM |
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TUBE |
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HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
STRAP
HITCH
BRACKETS
HOPPER BAG
Hopper Bag | Collects grass clippings, leaves and debris. |
Hopper Rope | Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat. |
Windscreen | Helps prevent collected material from being blown out of hopper bag. |
Bag Arm Tubes | 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. |
Height Adjustment Strap | Holds the height adjustment handle in position when locked. |
Hitch Bracket | Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches. |
HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1.To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating height, lift up on the height adjustment handle to disengage it from the height adjustment strap. Move the handle forward or backward to raise or lower the brush. See fi gure 26.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
2.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
3.Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting off of the tractor. 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.
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