Snapper M26 Series - Manual (Page 17)

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Use the tractor lift lever to raise and lower the sweeper.
Control brush speed with the throttle. If the brush stalls
frequently, increase the engine speed slightly. Find the
right brush and travel speeds so you don’t have to
increase the brush speed suddenly to overcome a
stall. Under most conditions, too fast of brush speeds
result in debris coming over the hood onto the
operator.
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Snow Removal
CAUTION – Foreign objects in snow may be
thrown farther than the snow itself.
Use the slowest brush speed that
will perform the job and always
remain aware of the sweeper
discharge direction.
CAUTION – Snow or ice build-up on the sweeper
hood can cause a loss of tractor
steering control. Regularly remove
any snow or ice from the sweeper
hood to prevent the excess weight
from affecting steering.
Vary the brush speed and sweeper angle so the
sweeper throws material out of the sweeper path
whenever possible.
Faster brush speeds perform better on wet, heavy
snow or slush.
This sweeper works best on snow depths of 6 in. (152
mm) or less, but almost any amount of snow can be
moved if ground speed is reduced. If snow carries over
to the rear of the brush, reduce speed and make a
second pass to produce a clean surface.
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Operating Instructions 4 WD hydraulic right
Operating Sweeper
CAUTION – Operate this implement from the
operator’s seat only. Do not allow
other riders on the machine at any
time.
CAUTION – Operate this implement at a speed
that matches working conditions.
Be extremely careful when working
on banks or uneven terrain.
CAUTION – Operators must wear eye protection
(goggles, etc.) during operation.
For the most efficient operation, sweep with the tips of
the bristles like a broom – not with the sides of the
bristles like a mop. Adjust the brush contact accord-
ing to instructions in Adjust Brush Contact Area (page
25).
For heavy material, reducing ground speed and
angling the brush fully right or left to gives the best
sweeping results. This allows the sweeper to discharge
material out of brush path area and prevents the “re-
sweeping” of material.
For specific tips, see Snow Removal, Lawn Thatching,
Leaf Raking and General Sweeping• in this manual
section.
Brush stands must be placed in the raised position
before sweeping.
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Sweeper Control
WARNING – Contact with the tractor, sweeper or
debris discharged by sweeper can
cause serious injury. Be sure by-
standers are completely clear of the
tractor, sweeper and sweeper
discharge area before operation.
CAUTION – Always wear eye protection when
operating any sweeper.
Use the tractor PTO to start and stop the sweeper
brush.
1. Start the engine and put the throttle lever at 1/3
speed.
2. Engage the PTO.
3. To stop, disengage the PTO.
4 WD hydraulic right 4 WD hydraulic left
4 WD hydraulic lift 4 WD hydraulic lower
OPERATION SECTION
OPERATING TIPS