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function of the controls and features.    Save this manual for future reference. 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) 

Hand Lever 

– Adjust the Brush Height. 

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Nylon Hopper

 – Holds all types of Debris. 

3) 

Tires / Wheel

 – Semi pneumatic all terrain tires. 

4) 

Hitch

 – Pin-type design use only with approve vehicles. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls and Features Identification 

Summary of Contents for SP31128

Page 1: ...REV031714 SP31128 54 TOW BEHIND LAWN SWEEPER Instruction Assembly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...les 3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions 4 Controls and Features Identification 5 Component Hardware 6 7 Assembly Instructions 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Operation Instructions 15 Maintenance and Storage 16 17 Specification 18 Parts Drawing Parts List 19 20 ...

Page 3: ...ed in rough terrain along creeks ditches and on hillsides l Do not operate close to creeks ditches and public highways l To avoid personal injury and or equipment damage DO NOT EXCEED 5MPH l Always use caution when loading and unloading the hopper l Only tow with recommended vehicles Lawn Garden Tractors and ATVs l Always refer to the vehicle owner s manual for proper towing l Sweeper is not desig...

Page 4: ...convenient Technical specifications on the lawn sweeper are provided in the Specifications section of this manual This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury...

Page 5: ...d function of the controls and features Save this manual for future reference 1 Hand Lever Adjust the Brush Height 2 Nylon Hopper Holds all types of Debris 3 Tires Wheel Semi pneumatic all terrain tires 4 Hitch Pin type design use only with approve vehicles Controls and Features Identification 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 6: ...ting to assemble the sweeper follow steps 1 through 10 TOOLS REQUIRED 10 13 14mm Wrenches Pliers REF QTY DESCRIPTION REF QTY DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I J 2 2 2 4 1 1 8 6 2 1 Hex Bolt M8x75 Hex Bolt M8x55 Hex Bolt M8x40 Hex Bolt M6x45 Hex Bolt M8x20 Hex Bolt M8x16 Nylon Lock Nut M8 Nylon Lock Nut M6 Hex Bolt M6x12 Big Flat Washer Ø8 K L M N O P Q R Y Z 1 1 2 5 4 2 2 2 1 4 Angle Bracket Adjustabl...

Page 7: ...andle Assembly Hitch Bracket Straight Hitch Bracket Sweeper House Assembly Front Support Rod Bag Arm Tube Bag Frame Strap 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 Hopper Support Rod Lower Hopper Side Tube Hopper Bag Upper Hopper Side Tube Connecting Rod Rear Hopper Tube Rope Component and Hardware Parts 11 13 12 14 ...

Page 8: ... aligned straight with the housing and tighten NOTE Right Hand RH and Left Hand LH are determined from the operators position while seated on the vehicle STEP 2 Attach Hitch Tubes to the Sweeper Housing 1 Assemble the RH hitch tube to the sweeper housing using M6x45 hex bolt and M6 lock nut Only loosely tighten 2 Repeat for the LH hitch tube loosely tighten Assembly Instructions M6x45 HEX BOLT D ...

Page 9: ...he four bolts fastening the hitch tubes to the sweeper housing 3 Next tighten the two bolts fastening the ends of the hitch tubes together 4 Then tighten the two bolts holding the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes 5 Put the hitch pin spacers and the R pin through the hitch brackets 6 Before moving to the next step make sure all hardware is tighten NOTE If your vehicles hitch has 11 in to 13 in gro...

Page 10: ...owing order put the polo spacer height adjustment strap Ø8 big flat washer and M8 lock nut and tighten STEP 7 Attach Knob and Washer to Handle 1 Put the adjustment handle side to side so the external teeth washer can fit between the handle and the adjustment strap and tighten 2 Insert the M8x30 carriage bolt through the height adjustment handle In the following order put the bolt adjustment handle...

Page 11: ...hopper tube so the brace holes are in the middle and the tube is facing down 2 Side the tube through the two sewn in loops at the top of the rear seam inside the bag 3 Insert the two upper hopper side tubes through the stitched flaps on each side of the bag 4 Insert the ends of the rear hopper tube onto the ends of the upper hopper side tubes Fasten together using the plastic plug ...

Page 12: ...gs 7 Place the lower hopper tube assembly in the bottom of the bag 8 Attach the ends of the lower side tubes inside the upper side tubes using two Ø9 5X25 clevis pins 9 From the inside of the bag insert the two Ø3 R pins 10 Insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve along the front edge of the bag bottom 11 Attach the bag frame strap to the lower hopper side tubes using two Ø6X37 clevis p...

Page 13: ...will cause the steel rods to lose supporting tension 13 Tip the hopper on its back to insert the two hopper support rods 14 Place the ends of each rod into the upper and lower rear hopper tubes bending the rod just enough to fit into the holes in the tubes 15 Insert the front support rod through the top hole in each of the upper hopper side tubes and assemble bag arm tube and secure with an Ø3 R p...

Page 14: ...of the hopper bag frame STEP 10 Attach Hopper Bag to Sweeper 1 Slide the ends of the bag arms tubes into the ends of the sweeper s hitch tubes and secure using two Ø6X42 clevis pins and Ø2 R pins 2 Tighten all hardware before using the sweeper ...

Page 15: ... least a 5 clearance USING YOUR SWEEPER 1 Adjust the brush height of the sweeper The best brush setting is down in the grass Always mow the grass to and even height before sweeping 2 For best results when sweeping do not exceed 5mph In some cases it may be better to operate and less than 5mph 3 Always secure and lock the sweeper to the vehicle hitch before operating 4 When dumping the sweeper pull...

Page 16: ...the bag Rinse dry inside and outside of the sweeper after each use Regularly grease axle and wheel bearing area or when needed Periodically check all fasteners for tightness LUBRICATION The bearings in the sweeper have been pre lubricated at the factory however it is recommended that a few drops of light multipurpose oil should be added to the brush shaft bearings twice a year Also the wheels shou...

Page 17: ...turer s specifications Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operations WARNING Before storing the sweeper always empty the hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion STORAGE Empty hopper bag before storing the sweeper Clean the sweeper and hopper thoroughly to help prevent rust and mildew Before storing make sure the sweeper is clean and dry for y...

Page 18: ... 18 Frame Construction Steel Hopper Construction Nylon Mesh Hitch Type Pin Style Wheel Type Semi Pneumatic Working Width 54 Wheel Size 10 5 Specifications ...

Page 19: ... 19 Parts Drawing Parts List ...

Page 20: ... Dust Cover Retainer 2 57 Height Adjustment Handle 1 19 Brush Shaft Bushing 2 58 Bag Arm Tube 2 20 Brush Shaft 1 59 Front Support Rod 1 21 Brush 4 60 Wheel Tire Assy with bearing 2 22 Hex Bolt M6 20 12 61 Wheel Bushing 4 23 Nylon Lock Nut M6 18 62 Hex Bolt M8 75 2 24 Retainer Brush Double 6 63 Hex Bolt M8 55 2 25 Retainer Brush Single 12 64 Upper Hopper Frame Tube 2 26 Clevis Pin E 2 65 Hex Bolt M...

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