Craftsman 486.24029 Lawn Sweeper User Manual


 
DUMP
HANDLE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
BAG ARM
CHANNELS
KNOB
PIVOT ROD
DRAWBAR
DRAWBAR
OFFSET
TUBE
Dump Lever Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat.
Bag Arm Channels Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
Pivot Rod Allows the hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material.
Height Adjustment Handle Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
Knob Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole.
Drawbar Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches.
Drawbar Offset Tube Allows the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor.
HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• To adjust sweeper brushes to best operating height,
loosen adjustment knob and push down on height
adjustment lever to raise the brush, or push up on
thelevertolowerthebrush.Seegureabove.Best
adjustment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down
into the grass. Always mow the grass to an even
height before sweeping.
CAUTION: Keepsweeperawayfromre.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes
and hopper bag and could cause the bag
and its contents to burn.
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
• Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of
the rider or tractor. Unclip dump lever from pivot rod
and pull forward to empty the hopper. Always empty
hopper after each use.
DRAWBAR OFFSET
The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left
hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.
OPERATION
(SWEEPER SHOWN IN DUMP POSITION)
CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6
m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to
wheels and bearings.
SWEEPING SPEED
• Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of
approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors).
Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to adjust
the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.
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