Steiner Turf LS340 Lawn Sweeper User Manual


 
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OPERATION section 4.1
Operating Instructions
1. Determine hitch position for offset or straight pull position.
2. Transport to clean-up site with the clutches disengaged and sweeper in transport position.
3. Lower the sweeper housing and adjust sweeper height on right side of sweeper housing by
choosing the pin location to regulate gauge wheel height. NOTE: Operation is best when the
sweeper is approximately 1/2" below the tips of the grass, but does not “scrub” the lawn.
4. Adjust the float springsallowing the sweeperto “float” over rough areasor high spots in thelawn.
5. Engage clutches on both wheels by rotating the lever approximately 180 deg.
6. When sweeping leaves - the best results are obtained by sweeping several times during the leaf
fall rather than waiting until there is a large accumulation. A large accumulation will require several
passes to make a clean sweep. MAXIMUM SPEED IS 10 M.P.H.
7. Open rear door to unload.
8. To transport - Always disengage wheel clutches and raise sweeper housing. DO NOT TRAVEL AT
HIGH SPEEDS WITH CLUTCHES ENGAGED! MAXIMUM SPEED IS 10 M.P.H. NOTE: to disengage
both wheels rotate each lever approximately 180 deg. You can feel a high spot when it is
disengaged.
CAUTION
Do not travel at high speeds with clutches
engaged. MAXIMUM SPEED IS 10 M.P.H.
Disengage clutches for transport.
MAXIMUM SPEED IS 10 M.P.H.