Craftsman 486.24029 Manual Do Utilizador
DUMP
HANDLE
HANDLE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
BAG ARM
CHANNELS
CHANNELS
KNOB
PIVOT ROD
DRAWBAR
DRAWBAR
OFFSET
TUBE
OFFSET
TUBE
dump Lever
Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat.
Bag Arm Channels
Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
pivot rod
Allows the 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 the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor.
HOw TO USe YOUr Sweeper
BrUSH HeigHT AdJUSTMeNT
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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.
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.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes
and hopper bag and could cause the bag
and its contents to burn.
dUMpiNg OF Sweeper
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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.
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 positioned at the center, or at the left
hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.
The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left
hand or right hand end of 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.
wheels and bearings.
SweepiNg Speed
• do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of
• 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.
Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to adjust
the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.
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