MTD TMO-285A - Manual (Page 2)

I FRONT DRAW BAR
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Your Two-Stage Sweeper has been assembled at
the factory except for the Front Draw Bar
Assembly and the Hopper which has been
shipped in the storage position.
To assemble, slide the Front Draw Bar onto the
Rear Draw Bar as shown and fasten securely with
nuts and bolts provided. To prepare the Hopper
for operation, remove the Rear Support Bracket
from the underside of the Hopper, and assemble
to the Lower Mounting Bolt of the Hopper as
shown above. Lift the Upper Frame and assemble
the other end of the support to the Top Mounting
Bolt as shown;
For Storage—The Hopper can be collapsed by
removing the support from the Top Mounting
Bolt only, allowing the Hopper and support to fold
down to the storage position.
OPERATION
Your Sweeper is a precision piece of equipment.
Engineering skill and experience have been
combined to provide the ultimate in safety and
efficiency. However, as with any type of precision
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of
the operator can result in damage to your
equipment. Therefore, exercise caution at all
times and do not subject your sweeper to misuse.
SWEEPING SPEED
Your sweeper has been designed to operate at
approximately
AVz mph which is a fast walk and in
the middle of the range of most riding mower
speeds. Varying conditions may dictate another
speed and therefore, it is recommended you try
sweeping at different speeds to find the one most
suited to your conditions.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your unit to the best operating height
adjustment, press the adjust lever in an outward
direction until the trunnion on the adjust lever
clears the end plate.
Move the lever UP for greater clearance between
lawn and brush or down for less clearance. After
the desired clearance is obtained allow the adjust
lever to spring back locking the trunnion in the
proper positioning hole.
Follow the same procedure for the opposite
wheel. See figure 1.