Before Using Lawn Sweeper:
1.
Read all Safety Rules found on page 1.
How to Sweep Lawn:
1.
Remove large debris from lawn.
2.
Do not sweep if conditions are too wet or muddy.
3.
Attach Lawn Sweeper to tractor using supplied hitch pin. The multi-pronged hitch allows the Lawn Sweeper
to accomodate varying tractor hitch heights; choose the appropriate setting so that Lawn Sweeper hitch
tubes are roughly level with the ground.
4.
Attach dump rope to tractor so that it cannot contact the brushes or wheels.
5.
Start tractor engine and tow Lawn Sweeper to lawn.
6.
Adjust brush height so that brushes extend roughly 1/2" below the tips of the grass. For best performance,
always set the brushes as high as possible to minimize resistance on brushes and wheels.
7.
Engage tractor drive at its slowest speed and begin sweeping. Increase tractor speed as required to throw
material to the back of the hopper bag.
8.
Sweep in straight lines whenever possible and avoid sharp turns.
9.
Periodically check the sweeper while operating to ensure that wheels and brushes are rotating smoothly and
that nothing is wrapped around the brushes or brush shaft.
10.
When filled, the hopper bag can be emptied by pulling the dump rope forward.
How to Adjust Brush Height:
1.
Remove hairpin and detach adjustment lever from handle.
2.
Move handle downwards to raise the brush height or upwards to lower the brush height.
3.
Align the handle pin with the nearest hole in the adjustment lever. Use the top or bottom pin on the
handle, whichever provides the best alignment.
4.
Secure adjustment lever to handle with hairpin.
Storing Lawn Sweeper:
1.
Empty hopper bag and thoroughly clean Lawn Sweeper before storing.
2.
Store Lawn Sweeper away from excessive heat to prevent damage.
3.
Brushes must not contact ground during storage to prevent damage.
4.
Remove quick-release pins to separate hopper bag from Lawn Sweeper.
5.
Carefully remove tension rods and collapse hopper bag for compact storage.
6.
Detach adjustment lever from handle and depress snap buttons to remove hitch tubes from Lawn Sweeper
for compact storage.
Periodic Maintenance:
•
Tighten fasteners as needed before each use
•
Empty hopper and thoroughly clean Lawn Sweeper after each use
•
Remove any materials that have wrapped around brushes or brush shaft after each use
•
Lubricate wheel bearings and gears annually with a light coating of grease
Operating Instructions
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