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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING HOOD AND BASKET
BRUSH CARE AND REPLACEMENT
Brush Removal
Should the bristles take a set from use, reverse the Brushes on the Reel Shaft. Never allow the Brush Bristles to remain
in a bent position on any object for any length of time as they can become set in that position.
1. Wet grass clippings have a tendency to dry and adhere
to the inner face of the hood; it is important to keep
this face clean for good sweeping action.
2. The basket should always be emptied immediately after
each time the Sweeper is used.
3. If the grass or leaves being picked up are wet; wipe
Basket out with soft cloth after dumping.
1. Keeping the Basket clean and dry will lengthen its
service life.
2. Clean Hood and Basket with warm soapy water, wipe
dry with clean soft cloth.
1. Turn the Sweeper upside down on a workbench or the
ground.
2. Notice the Brush Stud has a collar fitting against one
of the Brush Brackets holding it against the Reel Shaft.
3. Remove the Hex Nuts and Brush Clamps from the end
of the Studs, on the sides with the collar.
4. Remove the Brushes from the Brush Bracket slots.
5. Remove the Hex Nuts and Brush Clamps from the
opposite end of the Studs, but DO NOT remove the
Speed Nut (this would allow the Stud to fall out of Reel
Shaft releasing the Brush Brackets).
To Replace Brushes
1. Turn the Reel Shaft to position the Brush Strips in
the slots of the Brush Brackets that are held on the
Stud by the Speed Nut.
2. Position the Brush Clamps and finger-tighten Hex
Nuts. Be sure Brushes are all the way down in all the
Brush Brackets.
3. Brushes will be staggered with a slight overlap.
Tighten Lock Nuts to assure Brushes will be held
firmly in place.
4. Turn the Reel Shaft so the installed Brush Strips are
on the bottom.
5. Repeat the sequence of installation for the remaining
four Brushes.
6. Tighten all Nuts, torque to 50 to 55 inch pounds.
