18 Cubic Foot Professional Grade Lawn Sweeper Model No. 42SWP18 Large capacity 18 cubic foot hopper. Easy to dump bag. No-slip brush height adjustment. Free wheels in reverse. Stores upright for space saving storage. *Patent Pending ATTENTION: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT MODEL42SWP18-REL
Before using your sweeper Make sure brushes are clean and free of any debris. Visually inspect sweeper for obvious damage. Use supplied hairpin cotter with hitch pin provided. Remove foreign objects from yard before using sweeper. Bag height and brush adjustment Adjust clevis up or down to make sure that the bag clears the ground when attached to tractor. Brushes set too low for conditions will cause unnecessary wear. For best performance operate sweeper with brushes 1/2" down into the grass. When sweeping heavy or wet materials start with a higher setting, lowering with each pass. To adjust the height of the brushes, remove clevis pin and move lever forward or backward to achieve desired brush height. Insert clevis pin and lock in place with hairpin cotter. Using your sweeper For best results, use sweeper when conditions are dry. Use caution when backing, jackknifing lawn sweeper can cause damage to the unit. Do not over fill the sweeper hopper. Do not fasten the rope to any part of your body. Do not fasten the rope to any clothing. Do not hold onto rope while pulling the sweeper. Always secure the rope to the tractor to ensure rope will not get tangled in wheels or brushes. The faster the tractors speed the further the material is thrown into the hopper. Operate at a speed that will throw material to the back of the hopper. Depending on conditions it may be necessary to adjust sweeping speed to achieve best results. Dumping the sweeper If desired, the sweeper can be dumped from the tractor by pulling the rope forward. Sweeper can also be dumped by grasping hopper frame and swinging up, away from hopper. Always dump contents of hopper after each use. Storing the sweeper Before storing, clean both the sweeper and hopper bag to prevent rust to steel parts and mildew to cloth parts. Store sweeper away from excessive heat to prevent damage to sweeper brushes and hopper bag. To remove the hopper bag, pull the two clevis pins from the hopper bag tubes and slide out. Hopper bag can be collapsed for storage by removing the rear hopper support rods and folding frame down. Do not store unit on brushes, permanent damage could occur. Maintenance To increase the life of the sweeper, clean after each use. Inspect sweeper for worn or damaged parts after each use. Inspect and remove any materials that may have wrapped around the brushes or the ends of the brush axle. Should rust appear on sweeper, sand area and paint with an enamel paint. Periodically check all fasteners for tightness. Page 2.
Bolt Bag Contents Carton Contents 9 53 BB 1 52 4 54 51 49 REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 42SWP- 2 #7 HAIR PIN COTTER 49 42SWP-49 6 3/8" FLAT WASHER 42SWP- 7 3/8" NYLON LOCKNUT 51 42SWP-51 1 3/8" CLEVIS PIN 52 42SWP-52 2 3/8" X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT 53 42SWP-53 2 3/8" X 1" HEX BOLT 54 42SWP-54 3 3/8" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT Tools Suggested for Assembly 1/2" open end wrenches and/or sockets. 9/" open end wrenches and/or sockets. Adjustable wrench or pliers. 45 5A 5B REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 42SWP18-01 1 SWEEPER ASSEMBLY 3 42SWP-3 1 LEVER HANDLE 4 42SWP-4 1 HEIGHT ADJ PLATE 5A 42SWP- 5A 2 CLEVIS BAR FLAT 5B 42SWP- 5B 2 CLEVIS BAR BENT 9 42SWP-9 1 NYLON ROPE 45 42SWP- 45 2 HITCH TUBE BB* 42SWP- BB 1 BAG/FRAME PARTS * see page 9 for bag frame parts. Safety Instruction Read tractor and lawn sweeper instruction manuals and know how to properly operate equipment before using this attachment. Do not carry passengers on sweeper. Never exceed load capacity of hopper. Never attach hopper rope to any part of your body or clothing. Never hold rope while towing lawn sweeper. Always keep rope away from brushes and all rotating parts. When operating on slopes use lowest ground speed. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of the lawn sweeper, especially when traveling down a slope. 3 Page 3.
Hitch Assembly to Hopper Assembly 46 45 4 49 49 54 45 2 NOTE: MAKE SURE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PLATE (4) IS ABOVE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TUBE (2) WHEN ASSEMBLING. Step 1. Add hitch tubes (45) to the hitch mount tubes by pressing button and sliding into position. NOTE: TO REMOVE HITCH ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE SWEEPER IS IN HIGHEST POSITION TO BE ABLE TO DEPRESS BOTH SNAP BUTTONS. Step 2. Insert two 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolts (54) with washers (49) into front two holes of hitch tubes (45). Secure with flat washers (49) and nylon locknuts (). NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL CLEVIS BARS ARE INSTALLED. Step 3. Add height adjustment plate (4) between hitch tubes and insert one 3/8"- x 3-1/2" hex bolt (54). Secure flat washer (49) and nylon locknuts (). Page 4.
Height Strap & Clevis Assembly 3 51 53 4 52 5B 5A 54 5A 5B Step 4. Attach clevis pieces (5A & 5B) as shown in the detail view making sure to insert clevis bolts (52) between hitch bolts (54) as shown. Step 5. Attach height adjustment lever (3) to height adjustment bar (2) with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (53) and 3/8" nylon locknuts (). Step 6. Pin height adjustment plate (4) to height adjustment lever (3) with 3/8" clevis pin (51) and lock in place with hairpin cotter (). Page 5.
Hopper Bag and Frame Assembly 32 30 TOP ASSEMBLY 32 31 BOTTOM ASSEMBLY 41 36 42 40 28 41 PIVOT ROD POCKET 29 36 44 40 44 42 38 39 HOPPER BAG BAR POCKET 38 39 Step 6. Build bottom assembly. Connect bottom left tube (28), center tube (32), and bottom right tube (29). Slide hopper bag bar (33) into the pocket provided on front bottom of the bag. Insert bottom assembly into hopper bag. Connect the bag, bar and tubes by inserting clevis pins (39) thru grommet on bag, bag bar, and tube. Lock it in place with hairpin cotter (). Repeat on other side. Step 7. Build top assembly. Connect top left tube (30), center tube (32), and top right tube (31). Insert top assembly in to hopper bag. Connect top and bottom tube assemblies with clevis pin (38) and hairpin cotter as shown. Step 8. Slide pivot rod (34) thru pivot rod plate (36) hole in side of frame tube (30), another pivot rod plate (36), hopper connect tube (44), and thru pocket in top front of bag, add another hopper connect tube (44), pivot rod plate (36) frame tube (31), pivot rod plate (36) and center. Add flat washer (42) to each side and lock in place with hairpin cotter (). Bolt pivot rod plates (36) together with 5/ carriage bolts (40) and nylon locknut (41). Step 9. Open bag and insert the 3/" dia rods (35) into the holes at the rear top and rear bottom of the steel bag frame. Secure bag to frame with velcro tab. 35 Page 6.
Putting the Bag onto the Sweeper 43 46 44 43 44 45 46 Step 10. Insert hopper connect tubes (44) into hitch mount tubes (46) as shown and lock in place with 3/8" clevis pins (43). Page 7.
3 14 11 10 1 12 51 24 7R 53 26 26 10S 4 46 49 24 15 52 24 20 48 21 19 17 5B 20X 5A 5B 49 54 45 2 25 26 59 23 58 59 8 Sweeper Repair Parts List 42SWP18 56 55 6 6B 23 REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 42SWP-1 1 SWEEPER ASSEMBLY 20 42SWP-20 2 5/8" RETAINING RING 2 42SWP-2 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 20X 42SWP-20X 2 5/8" "E" STYLE RETAINING RING 3 42SWP-3 1 LEVER HANDLE 21 42SWP-21 4 5/8" FLAT WASHER 4 42SWP-4 1 HEIGHT ADJ PLATE 23 42SWP-23 4 3/4" FLAT WASHER 5A 42SWP-5A 2 CLEVIS PLATE FLAT 24 42SWP-24 20 1/4"-20 X 1" HEX BOLT 5B 42SWP-5B 2 CLEVIS PLATE BENT 25 42SWP-25 8 1/4" FLAT WASHER 6 42SWP-6 2 WHEEL 26 42SWP-26 20 1/4"-20 LOCK NUT 6B 42SWP-6B 4 WHEEL BUSHING 45 42SWP-45 2 HITCH TUBE 7L 42SWP-7L 1 DUST COVER - LEFT 46 42SWP-46 2 HITCH MOUNT TUBE 7R 42SWP-7R 1 DUST COVER - RIGHT 48 42SWP-48 4 3/8"- X 2" HEX BOLT 8 42SWP-8 2 HUB CAP 49 42SWP-49 10 3/8" FLAT WASHER 10 42SWP18-10 1 AXLE PIPE 42SWP- 11 3/8" NYLON LOCKNUT 10S 42SWP-10S 2 AXLE ROD STUB 51 42SWP-51 1 3/8" x 1/2" CLEVIS PIN 11 42SWP-11 4 BRUSH HOLDER - DOUBLE 52 42SWP-52 2 3/8"- X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT 12 42SWP-12 8 BRUSH HOLDER - SINGLE 53 42SWP-53 2 3/8"- X 1" HEX BOLT 14 42SWP18-14 4 BRUSH 54 42SWP-54 3 3/8"- X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT 15 42SWP-15A 1 HITCH PIN LONG 55 42SWP-55 2 AXLE BEARING 42SWP- 2 HAIR PIN #7 56 42SWP-56 2 BEARING HOUSING 17 42SWP-17 1 PINION GEAR - LEFT 57 42SWP-57 1 HANDLE SLEEVE - NOT SHOWN 18 42SWP-18 1 PINION GEAR - RIGHT 58 42SWP-58 2 WHEEL AXLE 19 42SWP-19 2 DOWEL PIN 59 42SWP-59 4 COTTER PIN Page 8.
32 TOP ASSEMBLY 30 31 29 32 28 BOTTOM ASSEMBLY 47 41 36 40 42 34 35 36 41 44 43 40 44 38 27 39 33 42 38 39 Hopper Repair Parts List 42SWP18 REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 9 42SWP-9 1 NYLON ROPE - NOT SHOWN 35 42SWP18-35 2 REAR BAG SUPPORT ROD 42SWP- 8 HAIR PIN COTTER 36 42SWP- 36 4 PIVOT ROD PLATE 27 42SWP18-27 1 HOPPER BAG 38 42SWP- 38 2 CLEVIS PIN 3/8" X 1/2" 28 42SWP- 28 1 FRAME BOTTOM LEFT 39 42SWP- 39 2 CLEVIS PIN 1/4" X 1 1/4" 29 42SWP-29 1 FRAME BOTTOM RIGHT 40 42SWP-40 4 5/"-18 X 3/4" CARRIAGE 30 42SWP18-30 1 FRAME TOP LEFT 41 42SWP- 41 4 5/"- 18 NYLON LOCKNUT 31 42SWP18-31 1 FRAME TOP RIGHT 42 42SWP- 42 2 3/8" FLAT WASHER 32 42SWP- 32 2 FRAME TUBE CENTER 43 42SWP- 43 2 CLEVIS PIN 3/8" X 1 1/2" 33 42SWP18-33 1 HOPPER BAG BAR 44 42SWP- 44 2 HOPPER CONNECT TUBE 34 42SWP18-34 1 PIVOT ROD 47 42SWP- 47 2 POLY END CAP Page 9.
TOP EDGE OF SHEET = 11" C 10" B 9" B A B C 8" A 7" A = 7" TO 8" B = 8" TO 10" rear hitch hole C = 10" TO 11" With the tractor / riding mower on a flat, level surface; position this sheet at the rear hitch hole of tractor and measure the height from the ground to the top surface of hitch hole plate. Using the diagram at the right to determine the set of holes you will use to bolt the clevis weldment to the hitch. REAR OF TRACTOR C B B A BOTTOM EDGE OF SHEET TO GROUND
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE DETERMINING SWEEPER BRUSH HEIGHT For optimal performance: Mow grass while sweeping, especially when leaves are present. Set brush height 1/2" down into the grass. A common misconception is that the lower the brush setting the better it will sweep, when in fact a brush setting too low will cause unnecessary drag on brushes. Sweep when conditions are dry. When sweeping heavy amounts of debris start with a HIGHER setting, LOWERING with each pass. Operate at a speed that will throw the material into the back of the hopper, speed will have to be adjusted depending upon the materials being swept. lowest brush setting BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS: highest brush setting Low settings: on ground to 1" above ground. Smooth surfaces such as driveways parking lots, and sidewalks. Medium settings: 1" to 2" above ground. Mowed lawns under normal conditions or light leaves. High settings: 2" to 3" above ground. For high grass, heavy leaves, or heavy grass clippings. NOTE: having the brushes set too low causes wheel slippage. For maximum performance operate sweeper with brushes adjusted as high as possible.