Note:
To maintain a straight line when sweeping, sight
an object in the foreground.
•
Always try to make a long, continuous run with a slight
overlap on the return run.
•
On turf areas, the brush will pick up turf cores, twigs,
clippings, leaves, pine needles and cones, and small debris.
•
The sweeper also grooms the turf. The brush combs
through and lifts the grass for a uniform cut when
mowed. As it cleans, the light scarifying action increases
water and pesticide penetration, thus reducing the need
for renovation.
Important:
Do not make sharp turns when using
the sweeper as damage to the turf may occur.
•
When the hopper is full, the sweeper will no longer
pickup as efficiently, leaving or throwing material back
on to the ground.
DANGER
Tip over can cause serious injury or death.
•
Never operate the machine on steep slopes.
•
Sweep slopes up and down, never across the
face.
•
When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or
start suddenly.
•
Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do
not drive close to a ditch, creek or drop off.
•
If machine stops going uphill, disengage reels
and back slowly downhill. Do not attempt to
turn.
Dumping the Hopper
DANGER
Tip over or electrical shock could cause serious
injury or death.
•
Never dump the hopper on a slope. Always
dump the hopper on level ground.
•
Dump only in an area clear of overhead wires
and other obstructions.
Important:
Make sure that the sweeper is secured to
the tow vehicle hitch with the hitch pin and the clevis
pin during the dumping operation.
Important:
Ensure that the sweeper is directly behind
the tow vehicle and in transport height before the dump
sequence can be activated.
To activate the dump sequence:
1.
Place the machine on a level surface and make sure that
it is in the transport position before dumping.
2.
Press the hopper-dump button for one second, release
the button for one second, and press the hopper-dump
button again (
).
Note:
The sweeper will not respond if the
hopper-dump button is pressed too quickly.
Figure 27
1.
LED light
5.
Stop
2.
Offset left
6.
Sweeper up
3.
Sweeper down
7.
Offset right
4.
Hopper dump
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Figure 28
CAUTION
Dumping the hopper can cause injury to
bystanders or pets.
Keep bystanders and pets a safe distance from
the hopper when dumping the hopper.
Lowering the Hopper
To lower the hopper, press the sweeper down button.
Note:
Ensure the hopper is in the down position before
starting to use the sweeper.
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