Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsBrinly-Hardy ManualsLawn Sweepers42 in. 6-Brush High-Speed Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper

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OPERATION

CAUTION: AVOIDINJURY!

Before attaching or removing the sweeper, make sure the hamper is empty of all material.

ATTACHING

1. Park towing vehicle on a hard, level surface and set the parking brake.

2. Align Clevis (68) with towing vehicle hitch plate.

3. Install Hitch Pin (23) through Clevis Assembly (68) and towing vehicle

hitch plate & secure with Hairpin Cotter (30).

REMOVING

1. Conrm Hamper is empty

2. Park towing vehicle on a hard, level surface and set parking brake.

3. Remove Hairpin Cotter (30) and Hitch Pin (23).

4. Push sweeper away from towing vehicle.

5. Install Hitch Pin (23) through Clevis Assembly (68) and secure with

Hairpin Cotter (30) for storage.

Sweeper and Tow Bar will shift after removal of Hitch Pin.

Use caution when removing Hitch Pin & moving sweeper.

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ADJUSTINGTOTRANSPORTPOSITION

1. Park towing vehicle on a hard,

level surface and set parking brake.

2. Loosen (but do not remove) Knob (31)

and adjust the Lock Arm (1) to the 10th position

( As indicated on the Adjustment Label (41) ).

For adjustment instructions, see

the “Adjusting the Brush Height” section.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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OPERATION ================================================================================================ CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Before attaching or removing the sweeper, make sure the hamper is empty of all material. ATTACHING 1. 2. 3. Park towing vehicle on a hard, level surface and set the parking brake. Align Clevis (68) with towing vehicle hitch plate. Install Hitch Pin (23) through Clevis Assembly (68) and towing vehicle hitch plate & secure with Hairpin Cotter (30). REMOVING 1. 2.
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OPERATION ================================================================================================ DETERMINING MAXIMUM TOWED WEIGHT CAUTION: Avoid injury! Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of towing vehicle, ballast and operator.
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OPERATION ================================================================================================ ADJUSTING THE BRUSH HEIGHT IMPORTANT: Setting the brush height too low for sweeping conditions causes excessive wheel skipping and slipping. For best performance, adjust brush height as high as possible for the material and conditions. Normal lawn sweeping is accomplished when the brushes sweep at the same height as the mower cutting height. TO ADJUST BRUSH HEIGHT: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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OPERATION ================================================================================================ LEVELING THE HAMPER After correct brush height is determined, it may be necessary to adjust the Hamper Stop (47) so that the Hamper assembly remains clear of the ground. TO ADJUST THE HAMPER STOP (47): 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the two Nuts (25) securing each side of the Hamper Stop (47). The rear mounting holes are slotted, allowing the Hamper Stop (47) to be pivoted up or down for adjustment.
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OPERATION ================================================================================================ CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children, before backing up. EMPTYING THE HAMPER Before dumping material from the Hamper: Park towing vehicle and set parking brake (see owners manual). TO EMPTY HAMPER: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tow the sweeper to a location the material should be dumped. Stop towing vehicle and set parking brake.
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OPERATION ================================================================================================ STORAGE The sweeper can be tipped upright & stored against a wall using a minimum of space. 1. Remove any loose material from hamper, brushes, brush housing and drive assembly. The sweeper should be clean and dry before configuring for storage. 2. Remove small hairpin cotters and clevis pins that are securing the hamper assembly to the brush housing. Remove the hamper assembly.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products. GENERAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 1. Do not allow material to remain in the Hamper for extended periods of time. Clean the Hamper using a water hose and allow it to dry completely before storage. 2.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products. WHEEL & DRIVE GEAR IMPORTANT: Drive Pinions (64 & 65) are Right and Left hand specific as indicated on the bottom surface of the part.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ WHEEL AND DRIVE GEAR REF PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY REF PART NO.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ IMPORTANT: Safety glasses should be worn while performing maintenance operations on the sweeper. Solvent proof gloves (rubber or latex), should be worn when using any cleaning or lubrication products.
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MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ DUST COVER & BEARING RETAINER SERVICE ASSEMBLY & LUBRICATION: QUALITY CONTINUES WITH QUALITY SERVICE If you have installation questions, are missing parts or need replacement parts, don’t go back to the store! If Bearing Retainer (61) was removed, continue with Step 1. If Bearing Retainer (61) was not removed, begin at Step 5. 1.