©2017 Mid West Products, Inc.
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Form No. M1-1603
OPERATION
OPERATING SPEED:
Pulling the Lawn Sweeper
forward rotates the Brushes, propelling debris into
the Hamper. Ground speed of Tractor is important
for efficient sweeping without throwing debris over
the back of the Hamper. To attain best sweeping
results and minimize excessive wear to Brushes,
it is recommended ground speed should be
between 3 to 5 MPH.
DUMPING HAMPER:
To dump debris from
Hamper, pull the Handle on Nylon Rope steadily
forward to rotate Hamper to the full dump position.
After dumping, hold the Rope and allow the
Hamper to return slowly to the operating position.
CAUTION: The Hamper and Brushes are
constructed of high quality plastic materials. They
are mildew and rot resistant, but are not fireproof,
they will burn. Do not operate Lawn Sweeper
close to open fires.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
Brushes can
be adjusted from the operators position on the
Tractor. Simply move Height Adjustment Handle
to the left and push back to raise Brushes or
forward to lower Brushes. Be sure stud on Handle
engages on Bracket when released. The most
efficient operating height is when the Brushes just
touch the top of the grass or lightly contact paved
surfaces. If Brushes are set too low, the Lawn
Sweeper will pull hard. This can cause premature
Brush wear which leads to early Brush
replacement. Always raise the Brushes when
transporting the Lawn Sweeper from one work
area to another.
Due to the various styles and sizes of Tractors, the
Height Adjustment Handle may be removed and
reinstalled with the Handle pointing toward the
rear of Lawn Sweeper. This may make it easier to
reach and give additional clearance on your
particular Tractor.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATING PINION AND WHEEL GEAR:
Remove Hub Caps using a small screwdriver.
With Grease Zerk in Wheel at 12 o'clock position
and using any standard hand grease gun, apply
approximately 2 to 3 pumps of recommended
molyboenum disulfide base grease every 15 to 20
hours of use. Also oil Wheel Axle.
OILING WHEEL AXLE:
Lubricate Wheel Axles
with SAE 20 or 30 oil by applying through Oil Plug
located in each wheel. Lubricate at the beginning
of the season and once or twice during the
season, depending on use.
OILING BRUSH AXLE AND HAMPER PIVOTS:
Bearings at the ends of Brush Axles are sealed
and require no lubrication. However, severaI
drops of SAE 20 or 30 oil on the Brush Axle Center
Pivot Shaft is recommended 3 or 4 times a
season, depending on use. Oil Hamper Pivot Pins
occasionally to prevent rust and insure easy
dumping.
OILING PIVOT POINTS:
All linkage connections
on the height adjustment mechanism should also
be lubricated periodically with SAE 20 or30 oil to
prevent rust and wear.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT:
Check Brushes for
wear, and order replacement Brushes if
necessary. To replace, simply loosen or remove
two Bolts in Brush Clamps and remove old Brush
Strip. Insert new Brush Strip, making sure that
metal strip on Brush is under lip on Brush Clamps
and retighten Bolts securely. Replace all
individual Brushes at the same time to provide
more uniform sweeping.
STORAGE HINTS:
Clean Hamper with a brush
or broom to remove clippings and debris.
Wipe dirt and grease from Chassis. Repaint
scratched areas and coat metal parts with an oil or
wax to prevent rust.
Store the Lawn Sweeper in a dry area out of direct
sunlight. Do not allow Lawn Sweeper to stand in
hot sunlight when not in use.
Periodically check all Bolts, Fasteners, and
Screws for tightness to be sure Lawn Sweeper is
in safe operating condition.
