SETTING UP YOUR WESSEX SWEEPER COLLECTOR
To get the very best performance from the sweeper and long life from the brushes it is most
important that you set the brushes up correctly. See diagram below, the brushes should be set so
that they only just touch the surface that is being swept. Most of the debris collection performance
is achieved by the wind from the brushes, if there is a drumming sound as the brushes rotate then
the brushes are set too low to the ground and should be raised immediately to avoid damage to
the brushes and rotor.
THE BRUSHES ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR SCARIFYING OR THATCH REMOVAL, AND
DAMAGE TO THE BRUSHES WILL QUICKLY OCCUR IF USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
When using the sweeper it is a good idea to start off with the brush rotor too high and lower it
gently until a satisfactory result is achieved.
It is recommended that you keep the revs to a minimum as excessive revs will blow dry leaves
away rather than pick them up.
When collecting horse dung, use a slow forward speed particularly when driving over the dung
piles.
ADJUSTING THE SWEEPING HEIGHT
Adjusting the sweeping height is achieved by simply turning the
adjusting handle at the front of the machine (see drawing).
Turn clockwise to raise the sweeping brush and anti-clockwise
to lower the sweeping brush.
Please note:
White Wessex bristles have been developed for use in general sweeping (leaves and twigs) on fine
turf. The yellow bristles are coarser and intended for dung collection. Using the correct bristles will
ensure the best performance.
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