OPERATION SECTION OPERATING TIPS
Operating Sweeper
CAUTION – Operate this implement from the operator’s seat only. Do not allow other riders on the machine at any time.
CAUTION – Operate this implement at a speed that matches working conditions. Be extremely careful when working on banks or uneven terrain.
CAUTION – Operators must wear eye protection (goggles, etc.) during operation.
For the most efficient operation, sweep with the tips of the bristles like a broom – not with the sides of the bristles like a mop. Adjust the brush contact accord- ing to instructions in Adjust Brush Contact Area (page 25).
For heavy material, reducing ground speed and angling the brush fully right or left to gives the best sweeping results. This allows the sweeper to discharge material out of brush path area and prevents the “re- sweeping” of material.
For specific tips, see Snow Removal, Lawn Thatching, Leaf Raking and General Sweeping• in this manual section.
Brush stands must be placed in the raised position before sweeping.
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Sweeper Control
WARNING – Contact with the tractor, sweeper or debris discharged by sweeper can cause serious injury. Be sure by- standers are completely clear of the tractor, sweeper and sweeper discharge area before operation.
CAUTION – Always wear eye protection when operating any sweeper.
Use the tractor PTO to start and stop the sweeper brush.
1.Start the engine and put the throttle lever at 1/3 speed.
2.Engage the PTO.
Use the tractor lift lever to raise and lower the sweeper.
4 WD hydraulic left | 4 WD hydraulic right |
4 WD hydraulic lift 4 WD hydraulic lower
Control brush speed with the throttle. If the brush stalls frequently, increase the engine speed slightly. Find the right brush and travel speeds so you don’t have to increase the brush speed suddenly to overcome a stall. Under most conditions, too fast of brush speeds result in debris coming over the hood onto the operator.
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Snow Removal
CAUTION – Foreign objects in snow may be thrown farther than the snow itself. Use the slowest brush speed that will perform the job and always remain aware of the sweeper discharge direction.
CAUTION – Snow or ice
Vary the brush speed and sweeper angle so the sweeper throws material out of the sweeper path whenever possible.
Faster brush speeds perform better on wet, heavy snow or slush.
This sweeper works best on snow depths of 6 in. (152
mm)or less, but almost any amount of snow can be moved if ground speed is reduced. If snow carries over to the rear of the brush, reduce speed and make a second pass to produce a clean surface.
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3. To stop, disengage the PTO.
