Craftsman HIGHSPEED SWEEPER 486.24229 - Manual (Page 10)

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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
DUMP
LEVER
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
BAG ARM
CHANNELS
KNOB
PIVOT ROD
DRAWBAR
DRAWBAR
OFFSET
TUBE
dump Lever Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat.
Bag Arm Channels Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
pivot rod Allows 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 drawbar to be offset from 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 figure 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 fire.
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 attached to the center, left hand •
or right hand set of holes in 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.