Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 51-3845, 7/04 Table of Contents Section 1 ... Operation and Maintenance Section 2 ... Service Section 3 ... Parts Section 4 ... Appendix
Page 6 - Introduction; Serial & Part Numbers
6 51-3845, 7/04 Introduction Serial & Part Numbers On your unit you will find a serial number plate and/or part number plate(s). The numbers on these plates are veryimportant if you wish to order parts or accessories. For your convenience, record numbers in the appropriate spacebelow. SAFETY SEC...
Page 8 - Safety Information; Read this Manual
8 51-3845, 7/04 Safety Information Read this Manual Read all safety information in this manual. All operatorsmust read and understand the entire contents of thismanual before sweeping. General safety practices arelisted on Safety Information pages and specific safetyinformation is located throughout...
Page 9 - CAUTION – Do not modify the sweeper in any
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...
Page 10 - Care of Safety Signs; Item; Locations
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) ...
Page 11 - Safety Signs & Labels; Representations of Labels
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
Page 12 - CAUTION
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
Page 13 - Installation; Initial Installation; Install Front Hitch
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...
Page 14 - Install Long Drive Shaft
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...
Page 15 - Install Brush Head; Brush head not shown
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...
Page 16 - Before Operation; Operational Check; CAUTION – Contact with the sweeper, moving; CAUTION – Do not get under the sweeper at
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...
Page 17 - Snow Removal; Operating Instructions 4 WD hydraulic right; Operating Sweeper
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 ...
Page 18 - Operating Instructions; Lawn Thatching; NOTE – Your sweeper is provided with a; Leaf Raking
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...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; If Material Piles in Front of Sweeper
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...
Page 20 - Sweeper & Hitch Removal; NOTE – Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch
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 ...
Page 21 - Maintenance; CAUTION – Allow only trained personnel to; Lubrication; NOTE – You do not have to change gearbox oil.; Tractor Air Filter
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...
Page 22 - NOTE – Replacing brush sections can be
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...
Page 23 - Continued on next page
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...
Page 25 - Adjusting Drive Chain Idler; IMPORTANT – Avoid damage to the sweeper drive; Adjusting Brush Contact Area; NOTE – Keep tires at the correct pressure.; Replacing Shear Bolt
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...
Page 26 - Notes
Page 27 - Parts
27 51-3845, 7/04 Parts M26 Series Table of Contents Parts List ............................................................ 28-32 Brush Head ........................................................ 28-29 Hitch ....................................................................... 30 Mounting Hardwa...
Page 28 - Brush Head
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/...
Page 30 - Angling Rod
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...
Page 33 - Appendix
33 51-3845, 7/04 Appendix M26 Series Table of Contents Hardware and Torque Specifications ......................... 34 Warranty .............................................................. 35-36
Page 34 - Torque Values; Torque Specification Chart; Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications; Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
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...
Page 35 - WEEPSTER
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...
Page 36 - Warranty Information
36 51-3845, 7/04 Warranty Information one year APPENDIXWARRANTY INFORMATION 12
