Snapper M26 Series - Manuals

9 51-3845, 7/04 SAFETY SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION __________________________________________ Service & Repair CAUTION – Do not modify the sweeper in any way. Personal injur y could result. Ifyou have questions, contact yourdealer or SWEEPSTER. Repair or adjust the sweeper in a safe area, away f...

10 51-3845, 7/04 SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS Care of Safety Signs 1. Keep safety signs clean and free from obstructingmaterial. 2. Clean safety signs with soap and water; dry with asoft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing safety signs with newsigns from SWEEPSTER. 4. If a component with safety sign(s) ...

11 51-3845, 7/04 Safety Signs & Labels Representations of Labels Locations shown on page 10. 1. 50-0103 2. 50-0104 3. 50-0115 4. 50-0145 SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS

12 51-3845, 7/04 Safety Signs & Labels 5. 50-0394 6. 50-0076-1 CAUTION ! PINCH POINT AVOID INJURY FROMFRAME PIVOT AND STOPS. Keep hands and feet away. 50-0076-1 Representations of Labels (Continued) Locations shown on page 10. 7. 50-0213 SAFETY SECTIONSAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS

13 51-3845, 7/04 Installation Initial Installation Follow the instructions for the subframe kit. Install Front Hitch 1. Lift the hitch assembly (C, figure 1) slide onto theslots on tractor (E). Lift back of hitch assembly toframe (D) and install clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F)and hair pins (A). Man...

14 51-3845, 7/04 Installation Install Long Drive Shaft 1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 1) in from the front.Line up the support bracket (B) with the front hitch(C). Simultaneously line up the locking collar of thedrive shaft (A, Figure 12) with the gear drive of thetransmission (B). 2. Slide the...

15 51-3845, 7/04 Install Brush Head 1. Use tractor lift lever to lower hitch. 2. Position tractor in line with brush head. 3. Drive forward until hitch touches brush head, lifthitch to engage implement. 4. Stop tractor engine, get off tractor, ensure pinssnap and engage into hitch. (figure 1.) 5. Co...

16 51-3845, 7/04 Before Operation Operational Check CAUTION – Contact with the sweeper, moving joints or material discharged by thebrush can cause serious injur y.Operate this implement from theoperator’s seat only. Make surebystanders are well clear of thesweeper and sweeper discharge areabefore an...

17 51-3845, 7/04 Use the tractor lift lever to raise and lower the sweeper. Control brush speed with the throttle. If the brush stallsfrequently, increase the engine speed slightly. Find theright brush and travel speeds so you don’t have toincrease the brush speed suddenly to overcome astall. Under ...

18 51-3845, 7/04 Operating Instructions Lawn Thatching NOTE – Your sweeper is provided with a polypropylene brush. Brushes with 1/2 poly–1/2 wire or full wire sections may damagelawns by pulling out the live grass. Brushesmade with wire are not recommended for lawnthatching. Carry the sweeper with t...

19 51-3845, 7/04 Troubleshooting If Material Piles in Front of Sweeper • Decrease travel speed• Increase the engine rpm• Make more than 1 pass• Raise the brush to decease the contact area• Increase the sweeper angle __________________________________________ If Brush Wears Unevenly • Check for mater...

20 51-3845, 7/04 Removal/Storage Sweeper & Hitch Removal NOTE – Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins, clips and hardware into the sweeper andhitch for storage. 1. Install stands in storage position and fully lowerthe attachment lift. 2. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on ...

21 51-3845, 7/04 Maintenance CAUTION – Allow only trained personnel to operate or service this implement.Know and understand all precau-tions before assembly, ser vice oroperation. Also read and understandall safety precautions in the tractoroperator’s manual. Lubrication Gearbox Check gearbox lubri...

22 51-3845, 7/04 Daily Maintenance Checks Hardware – Check and tighten all hardware on thesweeper, including factor y-installed hardware. Brush Contact – Check brush contact. (See AdjustingBrush Contact Area, page 25.) __________________________________________ Brush Replacement Replace sections whe...

23 51-3845, 7/04 Maintenance 5. Remove the snap ring from the large sprocket(figure 6). 6. Remove the lock hub by removing all set screwsand then inserting the screw indicated in figure 7. 7. Remove the sprocket, washer and key from thebrush core. 8. Loosen 2 M8 hex nuts that retain the bearing onth...

25 51-3845, 7/04 Maintenance Adjusting Drive Chain Idler 1. Clean debris off the idler adjustment screw(figure 1) located on the drive end of the brushhead. 2. Disconnect the quick release end of the sweeperdrive shaft. 3. Raise the sweeper several inches off the ground. 4. Loosen the jam nut. 5. Wh...

27 51-3845, 7/04 Parts M26 Series Table of Contents Parts List ............................................................ 28-32 Brush Head ........................................................ 28-29 Hitch ....................................................................... 30 Mounting Hardwa...

28 51-3845, 7/04 Brush Head Item Part Qty Description 1. 01-5847 2 4 Section, 26, 8 P, Convoluted, Black (4 Ft Broom) 3 1 Section, 26, 8 P, Convoluted, Black (5 Ft Broom) 2. 06-0433 1 Sprocket, 50B11 x 1 Bore x 1/4 Key 3. 06-0434 1 Sprocket, 50B36, Tapered Bore 4. 06-0435 1 Hub, Taper, 1.00 Bore, 1/...

30 51-3845, 7/04 Angling Rod 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 16 FINAL INSTALLATION VIEW OF 11-1533 22 Item Part Qty Description 1. 05-1409 1 Gearbox, Omni, 3:1 2. 05-1291 1 Shaft, Drive 3. 07-0018 8 Screw, HHC, Gr8, 3/8-16 x 1 4. 07-0699 2 Pin, Cotter, Gr2, 1/8 x 1 1/4 5. 07-1718 8 W...

33 51-3845, 7/04 Appendix M26 Series Table of Contents Hardware and Torque Specifications ......................... 34 Warranty .............................................................. 35-36

34 51-3845, 7/04 Torque Values Torque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) HardwareGrade SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 8-36 20 2.3 31 3.5 43 4.9 10-24 27 3.1 43 4.9 6...

35 51-3845, 7/04 Thank you for purchasing a Sweepster product. Warranty protection on this equipment is valid only when completed and signed by customer and dealer and mailed to SWEEPSTER. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 1-800-456-7100 or (734) 996-9116. PLEASE PRINT - PRESS HARD...

36 51-3845, 7/04 Warranty Information one year APPENDIXWARRANTY INFORMATION 12