Snapper 151-3845 - Manual (Page 16)

16 51-3845, 7/04 Before Operation
Operational Check
CAUTION – Contact with the sweeper, moving
joints or material discharged by the
brush can cause serious injury.
Operate this implement from the
operator’s seat only. Make sure
bystanders are well clear of the
sweeper and sweeper discharge area
before angling or engaging the
sweeper.
1. Lubricate all U-joints and driveline components on
the sweeper with high-quality, multi-purpose
grease.
2. Start the tractor according to instructions in the
tractor operator’s manual.
3. Slowly raise the sweeper to the fully lifted position
with the implement lift.
4. Stop the tractor and remove the key.
CAUTION – Do not get under the sweeper at
any time while sweeper is in the
raised position.
5. Carefully examine the sweeper clearance under
the tractor undercarriage.
6. If sweeper shields or other parts contact the
undercarriage of the tractor in any way, remove the
sweeper from the tractor and follow the tractor
operator’s manual to adjust the implement lift
height adjustment linkages, limiting the maximum
lift height.
7. Reinstall the sweeper.
8. Start the tractor according to instructions in the
tractor operator’s manual.
9. Engage the tractor PTO with the engine at 1,000
rpm. Note any excessive noise, vibration or other
problems.
10. Disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and
remove the key.
11. Correct any driveline problems before the unit is
put into service.
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OPERATION SECTION
OPERATING TIPS