Sweepster VRS Series, Manual, Page: 15 / 54

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aTTaCHiNG CHaiNS
. Install the sweeper to the prime movers quick
attach mounting.
2. Attach chains to SSL grab bars using one 5/6
quick link.
3. Attach chains to sweeper using one 5/6 wide
jaw quick clip per side. (figure 1) Leave the
chains loose with equal slack in both sides.
Do
not entangle hydraulic hoses.
4. connect hydraulic hoses to prime mover remote
hydraulics.
CaUTiON - aVOiD eQUiPMeNT DaMaGe aND
PeRSONal iNJURy. chains must
be of equal length and long enough
to keep the sweeper level during
dumping. Short chains may cause
the sweeper body to tip back and
damage the sweeper body.
aDJUSTiNG CHaiNS
. Make sure chains are quite loose
2. Raise the sweeper and then dump the bucket
slowly. the sweeper will dump correctly if chains
have the proper tension. If the sweeper tips
down when test dumping, go to step 3.
3. tighten both chains by the same amount but no
more than two links each.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the sweeper dumps
correctly.
figure 1
VOlUMizeR feaTURe
the volumizer is designed to allow the level of
debris to be controlled in the hopper and to prevent
carry over of material.
VOlUMizeR aDJUSTMeNT
As brush sections wear, the volumizer can be
adjusted by pulling the “t” handle quick pin and
moving it down one notch.
VOlUMizeR ReMOVal
to remove volumizer for pan sweeping, remove
M0 screw and mounting pin from bearing side,
then remove M6 screw and weld handle on motor
side. Next, secure bucket and lift body to pull out
volumizer.