Agri-Fab 45-0331, Owner'S Manual

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HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating
height, loosen the adjustment knob and push down on
the height adjustment lever to raise the brush. Best ad-
justment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down into the
grass. Always mow the grass to an even height before
sweeping.
SWEEPING SPEED
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
Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting
off of the rider or tractor. Simply pull the rope forward
to dump the hopper. Always empty hopper after each
use.
CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fi re.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes and
hopper bag and could cause the bag and its
contents to burn.
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.
OPERATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Check for loose fasteners before each use.
2. Clean the sweeper after each use.
a. Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
b. Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or
broom.
c. Remove any material which has wrapped around
brushes or ends of brush shaft.
3. Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels before each use. Replace as necessary.
MAINTENANCE
5. Lubricate the wheel bearings each season. Remove
the hub cap and apply a few drops of light weight oil.
6. (Figure 24) Every two years, remove the wheels and
clean the gears found inside the wheel housing. After
cleaning, lubricate the gears with an even coat of light
grease. To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap and
remove the lock nut and fl at washer.
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1. Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to help
prevent rust and mildew.
2. To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the two
hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.
3. Store in a dry area.
CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,
always empty the hopper bag to avoid spon-
taneous combustion.
STORAGE
4. (Figure 23) Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a
year with a few drops of light weight oil.
ENGLISH
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
HEX BOLT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER
FLAT WASHER
HEX LOCK NUT
HUB CAP
SPACER