MTD 190-459A-100 - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SWEEPER
PIVOT ROD
SAG ARM TUBE
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
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HOPPER X
ROPE
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HOPPERBAG
Hopper Bag
Hopper Rope
Bag Arm Tubes
Pivot Rod
Height Adjustment Handle
Height Adjustment Strap
Knob
Hitch Bracket
Collects grass clippings, leaves and debris.
Permits dumping of hopper bag from the drivers seat.
Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
Allows hopper bag to tilt fonvard to dump material.
Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
Holds the height adjustment handle in position when locked.
Locks the height adjustment handle to the height adjustment strap.
Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches.
HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
BRUSH HEIGHT ADdUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operat­
ing height, loosen the adjustment knob and push
down on the height adjustment lever to raise the
brush. See figure 6. Best adjustment is when the
brush setting is 1/2" down into the grass. Always
mow the grass to an even height before sweeping.
SWEEPING SPEED
Try a starting speed of approximately 3 m.p.h. (third
gear on most tractors). Depending on the conditions,
it may be necessary to adjust the sweeping speed in
order to achieve best results.
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting
off of the rider or tractor. Simply pull the rope fonvard
to dump the hopper. Always empty hopper after each
use.
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CAUTION: Never attach the hopper rope to any
part of your body or dothing! Never hold onto
the rope while towing the sweeper! Attach the
rope to the towing vehicie to keep it away from
wheels and rotating parts.
CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fire. Ex­
cessive heat can damage the brushes and
hopper bag and could cause the bag and its
contents to burn.