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Introduction
SETUP
The Sweep Star V62 arrives from
with some setup required.
1. Remove the top and sides from the shipping crate then remove the banding from the Sweeper.
Banding is under tension.
2. You will have to install the hitch onto your Sweep Star V62.
3. You will need a 22HP (minimum) tow vehicle with a 2600# minimum load capacity.
a.
Clevis Hitch - You will need a
3
/
4
diameter by 4" pin with some type of lock.
b.
Ball Hitch - You will need a 2" ball and a locking pin for the coupler.
c.
5th Wheel Hitch - You will need the 5th wheel hitch mechanism mounted on
your tow vehicle.
d. After the sweeper is hooked to the tow vehicle, you must raise the jack then
turn it so that the foot of the jack is under the tongue of the sweeper.
4. Install castor wheels onto the brush/finger head assembly. You may put the
machine bushings and spacers (A) on in any combination to get desired height.
You should leave one machine bushing on the very bottom and one on the very top
next to the lockpin.
5. Check the tire pressure. Sweep Star V62: 18 psi (1.3 bar) Castor
Wheels: 20 psi (1.4 bar).
6. Install the battery. Battery box is located behind the hydraulic oil
tank. This is a negative grounding system.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could result
in personal injury and/or damage to the electrical sys-
tem. Make sure battery and cables do not interfere or
rub on any moving part. Connect the red po)
cable (A) to the battery first. When disconnecting remove
the black negative(-) cable (B) first.
7. Check the engine oil and add as necessary. The dip stick is located on the right side, to the back of the
engine. Oil fill is located on top of valve cover, use SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
8. Check coolant level. Coolant tank is located on the left side of the engine.
9. Fill fuel tank, located on right side, with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum).
Fuel is flammable. Caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is running or in an enclosed area. Fumes are explosive and dangerous to
inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
10. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank. Remove cap and add SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil if
necessary. Fluid level should be about 2"-2
1
/
2
" (5 - 6.4 cm) from the top of the tank when cold.
11. Machine should be greased before starting. See Maintenance part of manual.
12. Read operating instructions before starting.
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