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6.
ATTACHING THE COLLECTING SWEEPER
When attaching the collecting sweeper for the first time, make sure it is compatible with the base machine by following
the instructions below. Always check the compatibility when attaching the collecting sweeper to a new base machine.
6.1.
Attaching the collecting sweeper to a base machine
The collecting sweeper is attached to the base machine by bolt-on STARK FIT quick hitches which in turn are attached
to the floating frame. The machine is connected to a 2- or 4-hose hydraulic system (hydraulic circuit diagrams are shown
in section 9 in this manual). Ask your dealer for available STARK FIT quick hitches.
Before using the collecting sweeper, MAKE SURE
all locking cotters are secured and intact.
When coupling the collecting sweeper to the base machine, please pay attention to the instructions on the use of the
base machine.
1.
Make sure that the attachment and the base machine are compatible in terms of mechanical solutions, hydraulics and
electricity.
2.
The bucket sweeper is attached to the coupler on the base machine (e.g. a loader). Attach the bucket sweeper to the
base machine, and make sure the locking cotters are secured. Apply parking brake.
3.
Turn off the base machine and make sure the parking brake is applied.
4.
Make sure there is no pressure in the base machine hydraulic system. When connecting, always make sure the
hydraulic connectors are clean and the hoses are intact.
5.
Check carefully the movement paths between the coupling mechanism, the base machine and the attachment for
collisions. Test the base machine and the loader by doing all movements to the end in order to make sure that the
sweeper
won’t collide with
the base machine. Check also the space needed for hydraulic hoses and connectors. Check
that the brush roll rotates in the direction of the sweeper. If not, switch hose locations in the base machine.
6.
The rotating speed of the brush roller can be adjusted by the flow control valve. Usually, appropriate speed is set by
using positions 2-10. If the base machine has a flow control feature, turn the flow control valve to position 10.
7.
During the first hours of operating the attachment, bolts, nuts and connectors might loosen up.
Retighten
them
after
the first day of operating the attachment.
