Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M26 Series Snapper
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1 51-3845, 7/04 M26 SERIES Mechanical Windr o w Sweeper For Simplicity Legacy SWEEPSTER, Inc. 2800 N. Zeeb Road • Dexter , MI 48130 (734) 996-9116 • F AX (734) 996-9014 1-800-456-7100.
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3 51-3845, 7/04 T ab le of Contents Section 1 ... Operation and Maintenance Section 2 ... Service Section 3 ... P ar ts Section 4 ... Appendix.
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5 51-3845, 7/04 Operation and Maintenance M26 Series T a b le of Contents Introduction .............................................................. 7 Safety .................................................................... 6-12 General Safety Information .
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 very important if you wish to order parts or accessories. For your convenience, record numbers in the appropriate space belo w .
7 51-3845, 7/04 Introduction Importance of this Manual This operator’s manual should be regarded as part of the sw eeper . Suppliers of both new and secondhand sweepers are advised to keep documentation indicat- ing that this manual was provided with the s w eeper.
8 51-3845, 7/04 Safety Information Read this Manual Read all safety information in this manual. All operators must read and understand the entire contents of this manual before sweeping. General safety practices are listed on Safety Information pages and specific safety information is located throughout this manual.
9 51-3845, 7/04 SAFETY SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION __________________________________________ Service & Repair CAUTION – Do not modify the sweeper in any wa y . P ersonal injur y could result. If you have questions, contact your dealer or SWEEPSTER.
10 51-3845, 7/04 SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS Care of Safety Signs 1. Keep safety signs clean and free from obstructing material. 2. Clean safety signs with soap and water; dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing safety signs with new signs from SWEEPSTER.
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 CA UTION ! PINCH POINT A VOID INJUR Y FROM FRAME PIV OT AND STOPS. Keep hands and feet awa y .
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 the slots on tractor (E). Lift back of hitch assembly to frame (D) and install clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F) and hair pins (A).
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 the drive shaft (A, Figure 12) with the gear drive of the transmission (B).
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, lift hitch to engage implement. 4. Stop tractor engine, get off tractor , ensure pins snap and engage into hitch.
16 51-3845, 7/04 Bef ore Operation Operational Check CA UTION – Contact with the s weeper , moving joints or material discharged b y the brush can cause serious injur y .
17 51-3845, 7/04 Use the tractor lift le v er to r aise and lower the s weeper . Control brush speed with the throttle. If the brush stalls frequently , increase the engine speed slightly . Find the right brush and travel speeds so you don’t have to increase the brush speed suddenly to overcome a stall.
18 51-3845, 7/04 Operating Instructions Lawn Thatching NOTE – Y our s weeper is pro vided with a polypropylene brush. Brushes with 1/2 poly– 1/2 wire or full wire sections may damage lawns by pulling out the live grass. Brushes made with wire are not recommended for lawn thatching.
19 51-3845, 7/04 T ro ubleshooting 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.
20 51-3845, 7/04 Removal/Storage Sweeper & Hitch Removal NOTE – Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins, clips and hardware into the sweeper and hitch for storage. 1. Install stands in storage position and fully lower the attachment lift.
21 51-3845, 7/04 Maintenance CAUTION – Allow only trained personnel to operate or service this implement. Know and understand all precau- tions bef ore assembly , ser vice or operation. Also read and understand all safety precautions in the tractor operator’s manual.
22 51-3845, 7/04 Daily Maintenance Checks Hardware – Check and tighten all hardware on the sw eeper, including f actor y-installed hardware. Brush Contact – Check brush contact. (See Adjusting Brush Contact Area, page 25.) __________________________________________ Brush Replacement Replace sections when worn to 14 in.
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 screws and then inserting the screw indicated in figure 7. 7. Remove the sprocket, washer and key from the brush core. 8.
24 51-3845, 7/04 22 . Install the ke y , w asher , sprock et, hub and snap ring. 23 . Tighten the hub onto the sprocket. 24 . Clean and lubricate the drive chain. Then, install it. 25 . Reinstall the chain guide plate. 26 . Reinstall the chain guard. Insert a 1/8 in.
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 brush head. 2. Disconnect the quick release end of the sweeper drive shaft. 3. Raise the sweeper several inches off the ground.
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27 51-3845, 7/04 Pa r t s M26 Series T a b le of Contents Parts List ............................................................ 28-32 Brush Head ........................................................ 28-29 Hitch ...................................
28 51-3845, 7/04 Brush Head Item Part Q t y Description 1. 01-5847 2 4 Section, 26, 8 P , Conv oluted, Blac k (4 Ft Broom) 31 Section, 26, 8 P , Convoluted, Blac k (5 Ft Broom) 2 . 06-0433 1 Sprocket, 50B11 x 1 Bore x 1/4 Key 3 . 06-0434 1 Sprock et, 50B36, T apered Bore 4 .
29 51-3845, 7/04 Brush Head Brush Head P AR TS SECTION BR USHHEAD ASSEMBL Y.
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 INS TALLATION VIEW OF 11-15 33 22 Item Part Q t y 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 .
31 51-3845, 7/04 #17 09659 (QT Y 2) #1924366 (QT Y 2) #170 9660 ( QTY 2) #1960587 (QTY 2) Kit 11-5133 Mounting Hardware 11-5132 Kit Hydraulic Swing Part # Q ty 1725359 1 1725049 1 1918452 1 1725322 1 .
32 51-3845, 7/04 Notes Item Part Qty Description 1. 01-0924 1 Section, Set, 26, 8, Combination, Convoluted P AR TS SECTION SECTIONS.
33 51-3845, 7/04 Appendix M26 Series T a b le of Contents Hardware and T orque Specifications ......................... 3 4 Warranty ..................
34 51-3845, 7/04 T or que V alues T orque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) Hardware Grade 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.
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.
36 51-3845, 7/04 W arranty Information one year APPENDIX WARRANTY INFORMATION 12.
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