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The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the average
weight of the sweeper plus the weight loaded in the hamper.
Model Weight Capacity
STS-42 LX
H 87 lbs dry
207 lbs with wet grass
CAUTION: Avoid injury! If additional weight is
required when towing, add weight at or forward
of the rear wheels. Adding weight behind the
rear wheels can affect vehicle steering.
Refer to your towing vehicle manual.
Towing capacity will vary with weight of towing vehicle and operator. Add
the weight of your machine to operator weight to find the maximum
capacity for towing
.
Example:
If Towing vehicle weighs: 400 lbs.
Add your weight: 200 lbs.
Combined weight equals 600 lbs.
To maintain stability in this example, you cannot safely tow more than
600 lbs. without first adding additional ballast to the towing vehicle.
ADJUSTING BRUSH HEIGHT
NOTE: Setting brush height too low for sweeping conditions causes
excessive wheel slippage. For maximum performance, adjust brush
height as high as possible for the material and conditions.
1.Pivot lift handle (A) away from lock plate (B) to disengage lock pin in
handle from index hole in lock plate.
2. Move lift handle forward (towards the towing vehicle) to lower brush
height, or back (toward the housing) to raise the brush height. Align
lock pin with appropriate index hole in lock plate and release lift
handle to secure height adjustment.
A
B
Normal lawn sweeping is accomplished when the brushes sweep at the
same height as the mower cutting height.
LEVELING HAMPER
After the brush height has been set, the tow tubes may require adjustment
Picture Note: Right front view shown.
to level the tow tubes to the ground. This can be accomplished by removing
the clevis and adjusting the clevis up or down, (refer to step 5) After the tow
tubes are approximately level, the hamper stop assembly may have to be
adjusted so the hamper assembly clears the ground.
OPERATING SPEED
The operating ground speed of the sweeper has a direct effect on how
swept material is thrown into the hamper. Material will be thrown farther
toward the back of the hamper as ground speed increases.
Operate the sweeper at a ground speed that will throw material to the back
of the hamper. Under normal conditions approximately the speed of a brisk
walk or a speed of 3 mph (40 feet in 9 seconds) works best.
Brush Height
Sweeping Conditions
25mm (1 in.) to
50mm (2 in.)
Mowed lawns under normal conditions, or light
leaves.
50mm (2 in.) to
75mm (3 in.)
High grass, heavy leaves or heavy grass clippings.
EMPTYING HAMPER
NOTE: Avoid overfilling hamper, especially when sweeping freshly
mowed grass or other moist material. Extremely heavy loads will be
difficult to dump.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before dumping:
Park vehicle safely. (See towing vehicle manual).
Before backing up, make sure area is clear of
bystanders, especially children.
1. Loosen slightly two nuts (9) securing each side of hamper stop bracket
to brush housing (34). The rear bracket mounting holes in the brush
housing are slotted, allowing the bracket to be pivoted up or down for
adjustment.
2. Tap the hamper stop tube (34) up or down to adjust the resting
position of the hamper so that it is approximately level. Tighten
hardware.
9
34
A
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