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51-3845,  7/04

Introduction

Importance of this Manual

This operator’s manual should be regarded as part of
the sweeper. Suppliers of both new and secondhand
sweepers are advised to keep documentation indicat-
ing that this manual was provided with the sweeper.

The manual contains information regarding installation,
operation and maintenance required for this sweeper
model and optional equipment. It also includes
detailed parts lists.

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Purpose of Sweeper

This sweeper is designed solely for use in construction
cleanup, road maintenance, grounds maintenance,
snow removal and similar operations. Use in any other
way is considered contrary to the intended use.
Compliance with and strict adherence to operation,
service and repair conditions, as specified by the
manufacturer, are also essential elements of the
intended use.

This sweeper should be operated, serviced and
repaired only by persons who are familiar with its
characteristics and acquainted with relevant safety
procedures.

Accident prevention regulations, all other generally
recognized safety regulations and all road traffic
regulations must be observed at all times.

Any modifications made to this sweeper may relieve
the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage
or injury.

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Safety Alert Symbol

This safety alert symbol indicates important
safety messages in this manual. When you see

this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury.
Carefully read the message that follows and inform
other operators.

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Contacting SWEEPSTER

If you have any questions about information in this
manual or need to order parts, please call, write, 

FAX

or e-mail SWEEPSTER.

SWEEPSTER, Inc.

2800 North Zeeb Road

Dexter, Michigan 48130

Phone: (734) 996-9116 • (800) 456-7100

FAX

: (734) 996-9014

e-mail: [email protected]

For help with installation, operation or maintenance
procedures, contact our Technical Service Department.
Direct product questions and parts orders to our Sales
Department.

When ordering parts or accessories, be prepared to
give the following information:

• Sweeper model, serial number and date of

purchase

• Prime mover make and model
• Part number, description and quantity

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Terms Used in Manual

Right-hand, left-hand, front and rear are determined
from the operator’s perspective (either the operator’s
seat or standing behind a walk-behind unit), facing
forward in the normal operating position.

Prime mover refers to the tractor, truck, loader or tow
vehicle that a sweeper is mounted on or towed by.

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Optional Equipment

Installation instructions for optional equipment, if
applicable, appear with parts lists in the back of the
manual.

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Specifications & Features

Due to continuous product improvement, specifica-
tions and features may change without notice.

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Warranty

To validate the warranty for this unit, fill out the war-
ranty card or warranty pages located at the back of
this manual. Then, send this information to
SWEEPSTER.

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     SAFETY SECTION
         INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for 51-3845 151-3845

Page 1: ...1 51 3845 7 04 M26 SERIES Mechanical Windrow Sweeper For Simplicity Legacy SWEEPSTER Inc 2800 N Zeeb Road Dexter MI 48130 734 996 9116 FAX 734 996 9014 1 800 456 7100...

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Page 3: ...3 51 3845 7 04 Table of Contents Section 1 Operation and Maintenance Section 2 Service Section 3 Parts Section 4 Appendix...

Page 4: ...4 51 3845 7 04...

Page 5: ...Safety 6 12 General Safety Information 8 9 Safety Signs and Labels 10 12 Operation 13 20 Installation 13 15 Operating Tips 16 19 Removing Sweeper and Hitch 20 Maintenance 21 25 Daily Maintenance 21 2...

Page 6: ...r unit you will find a serial number plate and or part number plate s The numbers on these plates are very important if you wish to order parts or accessories For your convenience record numbers in th...

Page 7: ...that follows and inform other operators __________________________________________ Contacting SWEEPSTER If you have any questions about information in this manual or need to order parts please call wr...

Page 8: ...ardware with properly rated fasteners Check prime mover tire pressure before sweeping Check tire ratings to be sure they match the prime mover load Weigh the sweeper end of the prime mover if necessar...

Page 9: ...rvicing the sweeper lower the sweeper to the ground stop the prime mover engine set the brakes and remove the key from the ignition When working on or around the sweeper lower it to the ground or secu...

Page 10: ...ed components 5 Install new safety signs on clean surfaces only Spray a weak solution of soap and water on the surface before applying the safety sign This will allow repositioning of the label Squeeg...

Page 11: ...11 51 3845 7 04 Safety Signs Labels Representations of Labels Locations shown on page 10 1 50 0103 2 50 0104 3 50 0115 4 50 0145 SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS...

Page 12: ...els 5 50 0394 6 50 0076 1 CAUTION PINCH POINT AVOID INJURY FROM FRAME PIVOT AND STOPS Keep hands and feet away 50 0076 1 Representations of Labels Continued Locations shown on page 10 7 50 0213 SAFETY...

Page 13: ...tractor quick coupler with the like colored attachment quick coupler 2 Install hydraulic cylinder hoses and fittings figure 2 Figure 1 Hitch to Tractor Installation A Hair Pin D Subframe B Clevis Pin...

Page 14: ...he drive shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft 4 Slide the support bracket B Figure 1 all the way into the front hitch C The support bracket B should be touching the front hitch Tighten...

Page 15: ...ntil hitch touches brush head lift hitch to engage implement 4 Stop tractor engine get off tractor ensure pins snap and engage into hitch figure 1 5 Connect drive line 6 Connect cylinder to hitch and...

Page 16: ...AUTION Do not get under the sweeper at any time while sweeper is in the raised position 5 Carefully examine the sweeper clearance under the tractor undercarriage 6 If sweeper shields or other parts co...

Page 17: ...g Sweeper CAUTION Operate this implement from the operator s seat only Do not allow other riders on the machine at any time CAUTION Operate this implement at a speed that matches working conditions Be...

Page 18: ...wn damage due to excessive ground contact Minimize dust by sweeping when moisture is high but not wet __________________________________________ Preferred Wind Directions When Sweeping Leaf Raking Car...

Page 19: ...___________________________________ If Brush Wears Unevenly Check for material wrapped around the brush Clean underneath the hood __________________________________________ If Driveline Wears Quickly...

Page 20: ...ft 2 Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar and then pulling the shaft off 3 Disconnect hydraulic hoses Disconnect hairpins and remove clevis pins Slide hitch assembly off th...

Page 21: ...nge gearbox oil Drive Shaft After every 8 operating hours lubricate 3 grease points figure 2 on the drive shaft with multi purpose grease Do not over grease universal joints Bearings All bearings on t...

Page 22: ...ions can be accomplished more easily with the sweeper mounted on the tractor than with it on the ground 1 Remove the chain guard figure 1 from the right hand side of the brush head 2 Disconnect the dr...

Page 23: ...g on the bearing end of the core figure 8 9 Slide the core to the toward the bearing end to allow additional space on the other side 10 Remove 3 M8 carriage bolts lock washers and hex nuts that retain...

Page 24: ...using 1 2 poly 1 2 wire sections place a poly section first and last on the core to prevent damage to the hood driveline and frame c Place the second section on the core with the drive pins on both si...

Page 25: ...be 2 3 in 51 76 mm wide 5 Adjust brush contact area with the brush adjust ment knob figure 2 To make the path wider lower the brush head assembly by turning the knob to the left counterclockwise To cr...

Page 26: ...26 51 3845 7 04 Notes...

Page 27: ...27 51 3845 7 04 Parts M26 Series Table of Contents Parts List 28 32 Brush Head 28 29 Hitch 30 Mounting Hardware 31 Sections 32...

Page 28: ...ge 3 Hole 30 08 0148 3 Bearing 1 RD with Collar Set Screw 31 11 5131 1 Assembly Mounting QA 32 13 10018 1 Weld Frame Brush 4 Ft Brush 13 9593 1 Weld Frame Brush 5 Ft Brush 33 13 1321 1 Key 1 4 x 1 4 x...

Page 29: ...29 51 3845 7 04 Brush Head Brush Head PARTS SECTION BRUSHHEAD ASSEMBLY...

Page 30: ...7 3015 8 Spacer Caster 9 07 4367 2 Wheel Caster 6 25 x 5 8 10 07 3112 2 Fitting Zerk 1 4 28 Self Tap 11 07 4033 1 Nut Hex Nylock Gr8 1 4 20 Item Part Qty Description 12 07 3676 2 Screw HHC Gr8 1 2 13...

Page 31: ...60 QTY 2 1960587 QTY 2 Kit 11 5133 Mounting Hardware 11 5132 Kit Hydraulic Swing Part Qty 1725359 1 1725049 1 1918452 1 1725322 1 1960033 1 919171 1 172320 1 1725318 1 1725319 1 173359 2 1725520 2 172...

Page 32: ...32 51 3845 7 04 Notes Item Part Qty Description 1 01 0924 1 Section Set 26 8 Combination Convoluted PARTS SECTION SECTIONS...

Page 33: ...33 51 3845 7 04 Appendix M26 Series Table of Contents Hardware and Torque Specifications 34 Warranty 35 36...

Page 34: ...rews thread forming screws sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews 2 Recommended seating torque values for locknuts a for prevailing torque locknuts use 65 of grade 5 torques b for flange whizloc...

Page 35: ...____________________ State Zip Phone White Customer Yellow Dealer Card Return to Sweepster postage paid Form SWR Rev 4 97 1 MATERIAL YOU ARE SWEEPING Snow Dirt General Debris Thatch Other ____________...

Page 36: ...36 51 3845 7 04 Warranty Information one year APPENDIX WARRANTY INFORMATION 12...

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