One Stop Gardens 98197 - Manual (Page 10)

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brush Height adjustment
To adjust Sweeper brushes to the 1.
best height, loosen the Height Adjust-
ment Knob (5) and push down on
the Height Adjustment Handle (69) to
raise. For best performance, adjust
the brushes so that they set 1/2”
down into the grass.
dumping the sweeper
The Sweeper can be dumped easily 1.
without getting off of the rider or trac-
tor. Pull the rope forward to dump.
Always dump the Sweeper after each
2.
use. Damp or wet grass and leaves
will cause damage to hopper if stored
for long periods of time.
Maintenance and
serVicing
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
tO preVent
seriOus injury
frOM tOOl failure:
do not use damaged
equipment. if abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
lubrication
befOre eacH use, 1. inspect the
general condition of the Lawn and
Leaf Sweeper. Check for loose
screws, misalignment or binding of
moving parts, cracked or broken
parts, damaged and any other condi-
tion that may affect its safe operation.
Add a few drops of light machine oil
2.
to the brush shaft bearins twice a
year.
Remove wheels to clean gears ev-
3.
ery two years. After cleaning, apply
an even coat of light grease. Do not
overtighten wheel bolt and nut upon
reassembly. Wheel must be free to
move in slot with height adjustment.
removing wheel
figure 11
1. Pop off Hub Cap (90) with a screw
driver (not included). Remove Jam
Nut (18), Hex Lock Nut and Washer
(19)-see figure 11.
When servicing Wheel gears, do not
2.
remove both wheels at once. Re-
move one wheel at at a time to pre-
vent use of left-hand parts on right-
hand side.
Make note of all washers and rings.
3.
The Drive Pin is located inside of the 4.
ratchet gear. When reassembling the
ratchet gear and pin, fill the inside of
the gear with grease. Reassemble
the wheel and rotate it in both direc-
tions. The wheel should drive the
brushes only when turned in the for-