OWNER'S MANUAL LAWN SWEEPER SWEEPER M ODEL: S W- 1 5C C PATENT NO. US 6,640,532 B1 Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts For use with Lawn/Garden Tractors Important:This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
CONGRATULATIONS on your the purchase pf your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Sweeper! Your lawn sweeper is designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enables you to assemble and maintain your lawn roller properly. And please, always observe the "Safety" instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............ ..............................................................
TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY OR CONTROL. Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle listed in the vehicle operator's manual. Do not exceed 5 mph. Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a car, truck or ATV. Do not tow this machine behind a ZTR (Zero Turn Radius) Mower. SAFETY Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing vehicle operator's manual for additional safety information.
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Step 1. 62 31 14 9 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 9 62 5/16" x 1-1/2", Carriage Bolt Qty. 4 35 a) Attach Upper Frame Assembly(35) to Brush Housing Assembly(31). b) Assemble Lift Link(14) as shown. Step 2 3 39 39 5/16" Hex Nut Qty. 1 44 40 44 Lock Pin Qty. 1 40 5/16" Lock Washer Qty. 1 a) Preassemble the Lock Pin(44) to the Lift Handle(3). 6.
3 Step 2a 9 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 1 9 38 14 5/16" x 1-3/4", Hex Bolt Qty. 1 38 10 32 36 32 32 Spring Qty. 1 c) Complete the assembly by adding the spring, washer and locknut. a) Assemble Lift Handle(3) to Lift Link(14). b) Install hex bolts (38) as shown. Add washer (32) and install handle in middle hole. NOTE: It may be necessary to put downward pressure on the Lower Pivot assembly (10) to line up the holes. 3 Step 3 36 5/16" Flat Washer Qty.
Step 4. ATTACHING CLEVIS Attach the Hitch Clevis Assembly(1) to the Tow Tubes (2), as shown. a) Install Hex Bolts (63) through Tow Tubes (2) and Hitch Clevis Assembly (1), as shown b) Install Lock Nuts (9) to Hex Bolts. Tighten loosely. 2 41 1 9 63 63 5/16" x 2-1/4", Hex Bolt Qty. 2 8. L-1788-CC-B 9 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 2 42 41 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8” Qty.
T O P E D G E O F PA G E Step 5. 11" PATENT NO. US 6,640,532 B1 Manual 3 10" Hitch Clevis Assembly 2 11" TOP EDGE OF PAGE 10" 9" 8" 7" 9" 6" NOTE: Step 4 is for attaching the Hitch Clevis Assembly (1) to the TowTubes(2), When complete, the tow tubes(2) will be approximately level with the pavement: a) Using this page, set the manual on the floor and measure your hitch height as shown in illustration. 8" 7" b) Position the Hitch Clevis Assembly between the tow tubes for the proper height.
Step 6. 53 a) Install hex nuts to hamper stop rod(54). 52 b) Assemble rear tube(53) with holes up to lower tube(52). c) Install hamper stop rod(54) to lower tube(52). 52 46 46 3/8" Hex Nut Qty. 2 54 46 Step 7. a) Lower the assembly in Step 6 into the bottom of hamper(55). 54 53 b) Assemble the rear tube(53) with the holes down as shown. c) Assemble the side tubes(56) into the rear tube (53) and into the hamper stop rod (54) 55 56 56 10.
Step 8. 53 a) Locate and align the holes in the upper rear tube (53) with the side tubes (56). Locate and align the holes in the lower rear tube (53) with the bottom tube (52). 56 58 53 b) Stand in the bottom of the hopper. Insert the end of the spring rod (58) into the lower holes aligned in step a. Pull up on the upper rear tube (53) and insert the other end of the spring rod (58) into the upper holes.
Step 10. 57 62 56 62 Hairpin Cotter, .08 x 1-3/16" Qty. 2 61 a) The windscreen can be allowed to hang vertically in the back of the hamper or can be attached as shown. Thread the elastic loops over the washer as shown, or the loops can be placed between the hamper mount tube (57) and the side tubes (56). 61 Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 2" Qty. 2 b) Attach hamper assembly to back of sweeper. c) Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment see section “Leveling Hamper” at end of this manual.
The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the average weight of the sweeper plus the weight loaded in the hamper. Model Weight Capacity SW-15CC 87 lbs dry 207 lbs with wet grass CAUTION: Avoid injury! If additional weight is required when towing, add weight at or forward of the rear wheels. Adding weight behind the rear wheels can affect vehicle steering. Refer to your towing vehicle manual. Towing capacity will vary with weight of towing vehicle and operator.
The hamper pull rope (50) can be routed to the tow vehicle operator’s area and temporarily secured. The operator can then empty the hamper while seated in the operating position. To empty hamper: 1. Stop towing machine. 2. Engage park brake. 3. Pull on hamper pull rope (50) to tilt hamper forward/upward, allowing material to exit the opening at the front of the bumper. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Sweeper does not pick up: 1. The adjustement lever is set too low.
SERVICE Do not allow material to remain in the hamper for extended periods of time. Clean the hamper using a water hose and allow to dry prior to storage. SPECIFICATIONS Check all moving parts for wear and freedom of movement. Maximum Towing Speed ................................. 5 mph Hamper Capacity ............................................. 15 cu.ft. Routine lubrication of the pinion and dowel pin is required. We recommend in the fall before storage as a minimum.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Pull Behind Accessories The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Co. with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Brinly-Hardy Co. warrants the products listed below against defects in material and workmanship, and will at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
