OWNER'S MANUAL LAWN SWEEPER MODEL: STS-4BHDK US PATENT 6,640, Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts For use with Riders and Lawn/Garden Tractors Visit us on web! www.brinly.com Important: This manual contains information for safety of persons and property. Read it carefully before assembly and operation of equipment! 088 Rev. C
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY CONGRATULATIONS on purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Sweeper! Your Sweeper has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at -877-78-84. We have competent, well trained technicians to help you with assembly and use of your Sweeper. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES - Please read & retain this manual. The instructions will enable to assemble and maintain your Sweeper properly. - Please carefully read and observe SAFETY SECTION of this manual. - Follow a regular schedule in maintaining and caring for your Brinly-Hardy Sweeper. TABLE OF CONTENTS ================================ Safety... - Component View and Reference List... 4-5 Assembly... 6-4 Operation... 5-8 Service... Limited Warranty... 0 SAFETY LABELS AND NOTATION ================================================================= This symbol will help to point out important safety precautions throughout this manual. It means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Your safety is involved. B-706 (To Scale) SPECIFICATIONS ===================================== Maximum Towing Speed... 5 mph Hamper Capacity....0 cu.ft. Maximum Hamper Weight...0 lbs. Empty Weight with Dethatcher Attachment...0 lbs. Maximum Towed Weight with Dethatcher Attachment... lbs. REQUIRED TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY ===================================== / Wrench () /6 Wrench () Pliers Gloves Safety Glasses The safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your product to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your product safety labels, words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used with safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies most serious hazards. The operator s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with word, CAUTION, and safety-alert symbol. HAMPER PULL ROPE While in use, pull rope can be under some strong tension. To prevent any potential injury or digital amputation, please be aware of following: DO NOT wrap pull rope around your wrists, fingers or ANY body parts. DO NOT use pull rope while towing vehicle is moving. Attach pull rope as directed on page 4 of this manual. Avoid overfilling hamper. Heavy loads are more difficult to dump. Park towing vehicle and set parking brake before dumping material. Use handle that has been provided. AFTER DUMPING THE HAMPER: Always make sure to fully secure pull handle to back of towing vehicle using Hook and Loop tape. 088 Rev. C
This attachment combined with weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of GENERAL NOTES (Operation) CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN TOWING AND/OR USING ANY ATTACHMENT. towing vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions noted in towing vehicle owner s manual, including following precautions: Ensure combined weight of towing vehicle (tow vehicle weight + operator weight) is greater than maximum towed weight of attachment (empty attachment weight + weight of load). Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle. Do not exceed maximum drawbar pull rating of towing vehicle. Drawbar pull is horizontal force required to pull attachment (including weight of load). Only tow this product in vehicle s tow mode/speed setting or less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph. Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control. Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over rough terrain. Avoid holes, rocks and roots. Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply. Use wide turning angles to ensure attachment follows path of towing vehicle. Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load could cause loss of control or overturn attachment and towing vehicle. Additional weights may need to be added to your vehicle; check with towing vehicle manufacturer for recommendations. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning. If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or towing vehicle may tip. Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operating near drop-offs. Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways. Watch out for traffic when crossing near roadways. Use care when loading or unloading vehicle into a trailer or truck. The attachment can obstruct view to rear. Use extra care when operating in reverse. When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid jackknifing. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact attachment draw bar. Damage could result. Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set parking brake, and shut off engine before leaving operator s position for any reason including emptying attachment. Use this attachment for intended purpose only. This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle or on a highway or in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher than maximum recommended towing speed. Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a car or truck. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment and area being covered. Do not let or interests distract you. Stay alert for holes and or hidden hazards in terrain. Keep towing vehicle and attachment in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place. The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any damage should be repaired before restarting and operating equipment. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. Do not modify attachment or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications to towing vehicle or attachment may impair its function, safety and void warranty. TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely. READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL before operating. Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary. Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop. Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only with a towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not connect this attachment except at approved hitch point. Follow tow vehicle manufacture s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in towing vehicle operator s manual. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Do not allow children to operate towing vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate towing vehicle without proper instruction or without having read owner s manual. PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for bystanders. Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance away while operating this or any attachment. Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look carefully behind for bystanders. KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT AND TOWING VEHICLE Do not carry passengers. Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this attachment, towing vehicle or hitch bracket. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign object and/or being thrown off during sudden starts, stops and turns. Riders may also obstruct operator s view resulting in this attachment being operated in an unsafe manner. 088 Rev. C
COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST =============================================================================================== REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 R-5-0 R-54-0 R-70-0 088 Hitch Clevis Assembly Tow Tube Lift Handle Logo Decal 46 47 48 4 0M00P B-675P B-8 R-0 Hex Nut, /8" Lock Nut, /8" Hairpin Cotter, Small Clevis Pin, 5/6" x -/8" 6 7 8 0 4 5 6 7 8 M0808P M0P B-67P B-4786 R-45-0 R-88 R-8 R-- R-46 R- F-577 R-05 M064P R-8 Carriage Bolt, ¼" x ½" Hex Bolt, 5/6" x ¾" Hex Lock Nut, ¼" Nylon Insert Lock Nut, 5/6" Lower Pivot Assembly Bearing Assembly Bearing Retainer Inner Dust Shield Lift Link Self-Taping Screw #x/8" "E" Ring, 5/8" Brush Section Cotter Pin, /6" x -/" Brush Holder 6 4 6 5 4 6 6 4 4 5 5 54 55 57 58 5 6 6 64 65 R-04 R-68 R-44-0 R-4-0 R-5 R-46 R-00-0 R-0-0 R-07 R-0 M04P M06P B-706 L-744 Hamper Pull Rope Special Washer, 5/6" Lower Tube Rear Tube Hamper Stop Rod Hamper/Wind Screen Hamper Side Tube, Upper Hamper Mount Tube Hamper Spring Rod External Retaining Ring, 5/8" Carriage Bolt, 5/6"x -/" Hex Bolt, 5/6" x -/4" Caution Label Serial Number Label 4 4 0 R-5-0 Brush Axle 66 0087 Pull Handle R-6 Dowel Pin 67 0004 Hook Tape 4 5 6 7 8 0 4 5 6 7 8 40 4 4 4 44 45 R-6 R-6 R-485LH R-485RH B-4768 R-65-TT R-80 R-- R-06-0 R-4-0 45MP B-407 R-6-0 R-0-0 B-805 M04P M08P 0M000P 40M000P B-86 D-46P R-88 B-07-S M040P Washer, 5/8" I.D. x -/8 Washer, 5/8" I.D. x 7/8" Drive Pinion, Left Hand Drive Pinion, Right Hand 5/8" Machinery Bushing Wheel Asm, Pneumatic Drive Gear, 60 Tooth Outer Gear Cover Wheel Axle Brush Housing Assembly 5/6" Flat Washer Vinyl Cap, " dia. Hamper Stop Assembly Upper Frame Assembly Spring Hex Bolt, 5/6" x -/" Hex Bolt, 5/6" x -/4" Hex Nut, 5/6" Lock Washer, 5/6" Hitch Pin, ½" dia. Hairpin Cotter, Large Flat Grip Lock Pin Hex Bolt, 5/6" x -/" 4 4 68 07744 Loop Tape 088 Rev. C 4
COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST 6 7 6 8 5 5 48 6 4 7 4 5 4 6 0 6 6 0 8 0 6 6 7 8 4 64 4 44 8 65 6 6 4 40 5 7 4 4 5 088 Rev. C
ASSEMBLY 55 55 66 66 68 68 67 67 58 58 58 58 5 5 45 45 47 5 57 5 57 46 46 5 5 54 54 47 088 Rev. C 6
5/6 ASSEMBLY STEP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. Attach upper frame assembly (5) to brush housing assembly (). b. Assemble lift link (4) as shown. Step. 6 6 4 4 5/6 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 5 5 6 5/6 x -/ Carriage Bolt Qty. 4 a) Attach Upper Frame Assembly (5) to Brush Housing Assembly (). a) Attach Upper Frame Assembly (5) to b) Assemble Brush Housing Lift Link (4) Assembly as shown. (). b) Assemble Lift Link (4) as shown. STEP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step. a. Preassemble lock pin (44) to lift handle (). Step. 5/ 44 40 44 40 5/6 Hex Nut Qty. a) Preassemble Lock Pin (44) to Lift Handle (). 44 Lock Pin Qty. 40 5/6 Lock Washer Qty. 7 a) Preassemble Lock Pin (44) to Lift Handle (). 088 Rev. C
ASSEMBLY STEP -A -------------------------------------- a) Assemble Lift Handle () to Lift Link (4). Note orientation of Lift Handle () to Lift Link (4) illustrated here. 4 b) Install Hex Bolt (8) as shown. Add Washer () and install handle in middle hole. NOTE: It may be necessary to put downward pressure on Lower Pivot Assembly (0) to line up holes. Step a. c) Complete assembly by adding Spring (6), Washer (), and Locknut (). Tighten lock nut, n back off as necessary for proper operation. 5/6" 5/6 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 5/6 Flat Washer Qty. 0 5/6" Flat Washe 6 0 Qty. 6 a) Assemble Lift Handle () to Lift Link (4). b) Install Hex Bolt ( Note a) Assemble orientation of Lift Lift Handle () () to to Washer () and Lift Link (4). b) Instal Lift Link (4) in picture below. hole. NOTE: It ma Note orientation of Lift Handle () to downward pressu Wash Lift Link (4) in picture below. Assembly (0) hole. to down Asse c) Complete ass Spring (6), Wash Locknut c) (). Comp Tight 4 off as necessary Sprin Lock 4 off as STEP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. Install Flat Grip (4) to Lift Handle () 6 Spring Qty. 8 5/6 x -/4, Hex Bolt Qty. 4 5/6" x 4 8 8 b. Install Tow Tubes () to Upper Frame Assembly (5). Step. 4 Step. 5 4 7 5 5 7 5/6 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 7 5/6 x -/, Hex Bolt Qty. 088 Rev. C 8 7 a) Install Flat Grip (4) to Lift Handle (). 7 a) Install Flat Grip (4) to b) Install To b) Install Tow Tubes () Upper Frame Assembly
Step 4. ASSEMBLY STEP 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTACHING CLEVIS Attach Hitch Clevis Assembly () to Tow Tubes (), as shown. a) Install Hex Bolts (6) through Tow Tubes () and Hitch Clevis Assembly (), as shown. b) Install Lock Nuts () to Hex Bolts.! DO NOT TIGHTEN FASTENERS AT THIS TIME. 4 6 4 6 5/6 x -/4, Hex Bolt Qty. 4 Hitch Pin, /" x -/" Qty. 4 Hitch Pin, / x -/ Qty. 6 5/6" x -/4", Hex Bolt Qty. 5/6 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 5/6" Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 Hairpin Cotter, Large Qty. 4 Hairpin Cotter Qty. 088 Rev. C
(top of page) 0 ASSEMBLY ================================================================== STEP 5 -------------------------------------------------------- 0 PATENT NO. US 6,640, B 8 Hitch Clevis Assembly Manual 8 7 7 6 5 4 6 NOTE: Step 4 is for attaching Hitch Clevis Assembly () to Tow Tubes (). When complete, Tow Tubes () will be approximately level with pavement: a. Using this page, set manual on floor and measure your hitch height as shown in illustration. b. Position Hitch Clevis Assembly () between Tow Tubes () for proper height. c. Attach Hitch Clevis Assembly () to Tow Tubes () as shown in Step 4. d. Attach sweeper to tractor. e. Adjust Lift Handle () to position sweeper brushes to sweep at same height as mower blades. f. Recheck Tow Tubes () for level. The tubes should be level or slightly higher at sweeper. Readjust clevis if necessary. g. When proper Hitch Clevis () level is achieved, securely tighten Lock Nuts () installed in Step 4. PLACE THIS EDGE ON GROUND. 088 Rev. C 0
ASSEMBLY STEP 6 ------------------------- a. Assemble Rear Tube () with holes up to Lower Tube (5). b. Using hardware in Panel E, assemble one /8 Hex Nut (46) on each end of Hamper Stop Rod (54) until it is approximately in center of threads. 54 46 Assemble each end of Hamper Stop Rod (54) through holes in Lower Side Tubes (5). STEP 7 ------------------------- a. Lower assembly in Step 6 into bottom of hamper (55). Step 6. Step 6. 5 5 Step 7. Step 7. 46 46 54 54 5 5 54 54 a) Assemble Rea holes up to Low b) Using hard assemble one a) on Assemble each end Rea o holes Rod (54) up to until Lo in center o b) Using har assemble one on each 54end o 46 Rod (54) until in center o Assemble each Hamper Stop R holes 54in 46 Tubes (5). Assemble eac Hamper Stop a) Lower holes in ass th Tubes (5). into bottom b) Assemble a) with Lower holes ass Slide into botto Rear through holes b. Assemble Rear Tube () with holes down as shown. Slide Rear Tube () through holes in hamper flaps. c. Assemble Upper Hamper Side Tubes () through holes in hamper flaps into Rear Tube () and onto Hamper Stop Rod (54). 55 b) Assemble c) Assemble with holes Side Slide Tubes Rea ( hamper through flaps holes in () and onto t Rod (54). c) Assemble Side Tubes (5 hamper flaps () and onto Rod (54). 55 088 Rev. C
ASSEMBLY STEP 8 ---------------------------- a. Locate and align holes in upper Rear Tube () with side tubes (). Locate and align holes in lower Rear Tube () with Lower Tube (5). b. Stand in bottom of hopper. Insert end of Spring Rod (58) into lower holes aligned in step a. Pull up on upper Rear Tube () and insert or end of Spring Rod (58) into upper holes. Please note that this step must be done with eye protection (safety glasses) and gloves as spring rod requires some force to install. After installation spring rod will be slightly bent. Step. STEP ---------------------------- a. Attach Hamper Pull Rope () to middle of Rear Tube (). b. Using hardware in Panel F, assemble one /8 Lock Nut (47) on each end of Hamper Stop Rod (54). Tighten Lock Nut (47) until Hamper Stop Rod (54) is flush with top of Lock Nut (47). Step 8. a) Locate and align holes in upper Rear Tube () with side tubes (). Locate and align holes in lower Rear Tube () with Lower Tube (5). b) Stand in bottom of hopper. Insert end of Spring Rod (58) into lower holes aligned in step a. Pull up on upper Rear 54 Tube () and insert or end of Spring Rod (58) into upper holes. Please note that this step must be done with eye protection (safety glasses) and gloves as spring rod requires some force to install. After installation spring rod will be slightly bent. Step. 5 J Channel 58 5/6" Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 5 5/6" Flat Washer Qty. 4 54 47 5 5/6" N Note: Hold Hamper Stop Rod (54) with Pliers while tightening Lock Nuts (47). Upper and Lower Side Tubes should be trapped between Hex Nut (46) and Lock Nut (47) on Hamper Stop Rod (54) but still loose enough to pivot freely. If tubes do not pivot freely, loosen Hex Nut (46). 47 J Channel 47 a) Attach Hamper Pull Rope () to middle of Rear Tube (). /8" Hex Lock Nut b) Using hardware in Panel F, assemble one /8 Lock Nut (47) Qty. on each end of Hamper Stop Rod (54). Tighten Lock Nut (47) until Hamper Stop Rod (54) is flush with top of Lock Nut (47). Note: Hold Hamper Stop Rod (54) with Pliers while tightening Lock Nuts (47). Upper and Lower Side Tubes should be trapped between Hex Nut (46) and Lock Nut (47) on Hamper Stop Rod (54) but still loose enough to pivot freely. If tubes do not pivot freely, loosen Hex Nut (46). 5/6 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 47 /8 Hex Lock Nut Qty. 5 5/6 Flat Washer Qty. 4 5/6" /8" H 088 Rev. C
ASSEMBLY STEP 0 ------------------------------- a. Pull up on bottom of Hamper (55) from J Channel and hook J Channel onto Hamper Stop Rod (54). b. Snap side flaps to Hamper (55) bottom as shown. Step 0. Step 0. 5 55 Note: Flap should be on outside of Lower Side Tubes (5) after assembly. Snap 5 Hook Snap Snap 55 54 a) Pull up on b and hook J b) Snap side fl Note: Flap s Tubes (5) Hook Snap 54 STEP ------------------------------- a. Attach Hamper Mount Tube (57) with Hex Bolts (45), Washers (5), and Lock Nuts () as shown. Do not overtighten. Hamper Mount Tube (57) must be free to pivot. Step. b, Attach Vinyl Cap () to Hamper Mount Tube (57) as shown. 5/6 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 5 5/6 Flat Washer Qty. 4 5 57 45 a) Attach Hampe Washers (5) overtighten. H to pivot. 45 5/6 x -/ Hex Bolt Qty. b) Attach Vinyl C (57) as shown 088 Rev. C
ing V ehicle Step. To Sw eepe r 7 67 48 ASSEMBLY To To 5 66 wing Step. Vehic le Step. STEP Step 67. - - - - - - - - -4- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---------------48 66 Step. Attachment Pull Handle Step. 66 To Sw eepe 7 r To Towing Vehicle To Sweeper To To w ing V ehicle 67 thread Pull Rope A) With sweeper attached to towing vehicle, () through Pull Handle (66) as shown (Step.). 67 B) Extend Pull Rope () to back of towingvehicle to an area 6 that will be easily accessible 48 from towing vehicle seat. Allow 66 Pull Rope to slacken several inches (droop between towing vehicle Step. and tied point on hamper; Step.). Tie knots in this area and 48 4 pull knots into Pull Handle (Step.). Cut excess rope if Clevis Pin, 5/6"Attachment x -/8" Hairpin Cotter,.08 x -/6" 66 Pull Handle needed. Qty. Qty. C) Clean area on towing vehicle where Pull Handle (66) will be A) With sweeper attached to towing vehicle, thread Pull Rope located and.). affix Loop Tape (68) to towing vehicle. () through Pull Handle (66) as shown (Step A) With sweeper attached to towing vehicle, attach hamper Two B) Extend Pull Rope () to back of towing vehicle to an area 7 4 through assembly to back of sweeper by placing Clevis Pins (4) that will be easily accessible vehicle seat. Allow Knots holes in Hamper Mount Tubes (57) and upper frame assembly (5). from towing Important: Pull Rope and Handle can get tangled in sweeper Pull Rope to slacken several inches (droop between towing vehicle if y fall on and ground in front of sweeper during B) Hamper should see on section and tied point hamper; Step.). brushes Tie knots in this area 4 not touch ground. For adjustment, operation. After dumping Leveling Hamper at end of this manual. pull knots into Pull Handle (Step.). Cut excess rope if hamper, always make sure to fully Clevis Pin, 5/6" x -/8" 6" secure Pull Handle to back of towing vehicleattachment using Pull Handle needed. 6 Qty. Loop tape. C) Clean area on towing vehicle where Pull Handle (66) will be A) With sweeper attached to towing vehicle, thread P located and affix Loop Tape (68) to towing vehicle. () through Pull Handle (66) as shown (Step.). ched to towing vehicle, attach hamper B) Extend Pull Rope () to back of towing vehicle to sweeper by placing Clevis Pinssweeper (4) throughattached to towing vehicle, attach hamper A. With that will be easily accessibleslacken from towing vehicle seat. All unt Tubes (57) and upper frame assembly (5). Important: Pull Rope and Handle can get tangled in sweeper assembly to back of sweeper by placing Clevis Pins (4) through holes in Pull Rope to slacken several inches (droop between towin brushes if y fall on ground in front of sweeper during uch ground. For adjustment, see section 7 and tied point on hamper; Step.). Tie knots in this a operation. After dumping hamper, always make sure to fully Hamper Mount Tubes (57) and upper 48 frame assembly (5). 4 end of this manual. OPERATION secure Handle to back of towing vehicle Hairpin Cotter,.08Pull x -/6" Clevis Pin, 5/6" x using -/8" pull knots into Pull Handle (Step.). Cut excess ro needed.installing sweeper Loopadjustment, B. Hamper should notsweeper touch ground.for see section Leveling CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before Qty. tape. Qty. INSTALLING YOUR C) Clean unloaded area on towing vehicle where Pull Handle (6 Hamper at end of this manual. make sure hamper has been located and affix Loop Tape (68) to towing vehicle. With sweeper attached to towing vehicle, attach hamper Extend Pull Rope () to A) back of to towing vehiclebytoplacing an. area that will OPERATION assembly back of sweeper Clevis Pinsvehicle (4) through Lock towing in park. (See Towing Vehicle Manual) be easily accessible from towing This is holes invehicle Hamper seat. Mount Tubes (57) andarea upper that frame assembly (5). Important: Pull Rope and Handle can get tangled in swee. Align clevis with towing vehicle drawbar. brushes if y fall on ground in front of sweeper dur Pull Handle (66) will be attached. Allow Pull Rope () to slacken several B) Hamper should not touch ground. For.adjustment, see section Install Hitch Pin (4) through clevis and vehicle drawbar After and secure operation. dumping hamper, always make sure to fu end of manual. inches. Droop between towing Leveling vehiclehamper & tied at point onthis Hamper. Locking Pin (4). secure Pull Handle to back of towing vehicle usin CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before installing sweeper UR SWEEPER 4. Attach hamper assembly to back of sweeper. Loop tape. Tie knots in this area of Pull Rope and drag Handle (66) toward make sure hamper has been unloaded 5. Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment see section knots. Pull to secure ir position on rope. Leveling Hamper at end of this manual.. Lock towing park. (See Towing Manual) Clean area of towing vehicle that vehicle pull inhandle (66) willvehicle attach to.. Align with towing Affix adhesive hook & loop (67) tapeclevis to back vehicle of drawbar. towing vehicle in OPERATION REMOVING YOUR SWEEPER. Install Hitch Pin (4) through clevis and vehicle drawbar and secure cleaned area. Locking Pin (4). 4. Attach hamper assembly to back of sweeper. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before installin INSTALLING YOUR SWEEPER 66 has been sweeper make sure hamper (55) 5. Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment see section & handle can at get in sweeper CAUTION: The pull rope Leveling Hamper endtangled of this unloaded of all grass and leaves.make sure hamper has been unloa 4 manual. brushes of sweeper during operation. After dumping hamper, always make sure to fully secure pull handle (66) to back of. Lock towing vehicle in park. (See Towing Vehicle Manual). Unload Hamper. YOUR SWEEPER towing vehicle usingremoving loop tape.. Secure towing vehicle parking brake.. Align clevis with towing vehicle drawbar.. Install Hitch Pin (4) through clevis and vehicle drawbar an CAUTION: Avoid 4 injury! Before removing Locking Pin (4). sweeper make sure hamper (55) hasavoid been injury! Keep feet away from CAUTION: 4. Attach hamper assembly to back of sweeper. under drawbar. unloaded of all grass and leaves. 4 5. Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment see sect Cut and discard any excess rope below two knots that have been tied. Leveling Hamper at end of this manual.. Remove Hairpin Cotter (4) and Hitch Pin (4).. Unload Hamper. 4. Push away from towing vehicle.. Secure towing vehicle parking brake. 5. Install Hitch Pin (4) through Hitch Clevis Assembly () and secure with Hairpin Cotter (4) for storage. REMOVING YOUR SWEEPER 4 TO PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL INJURYAvoid OR DIGITAL AMPUTATION, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: CAUTION: injury! Keep feet away from CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removi under drawbar. sweeper make sure hamper (55) ha DO NOT wrap pull rope. around wrists, or ANY body parts. Removeyour Hairpin Cotter fingers (4) and Hitch Pin (4). unloaded of all grass and leaves. 4 4. Push away from towing vehicle. DO NOT use pull rope while towing vehicle is moving. 5. Install Hitch Pin (4) through Hitch Clevis Assembly () and secure with Attach pull rope as directed on pages 4-5 of this manual. Hairpin Cotter (4) for storage.. Unload Hamper. Avoid overfilling hamper. Heavy loads are more difficult to dump.. Secure towing vehicle parking brake. Park towing vehicle and set parking brake before dumping material. 4 Use handle that has been provided. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep feet awa After dumping hamper: Always make sure to fully secure Pull Handle to under drawbar. back of towing vehicle using Hook and Loop tape. 088 Rev. C 4. Remove Hairpin Cotter (4) and Hitch Pin (4). 4. Push away from towing vehicle. 5. Install Hitch Pin (4) through Hitch Clevis Assembly () and Hairpin Cotter (4) for storage.
OPERATION assembly to back of sweeper by placing Clevis Pins (4) through holes in Hamper Mount Tubes (57) and upper frame assembly (5). INSTALLING YOUR SWEEPER ---------------------------------------- CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Before installing sweeper make sure hamper has been unloaded.. Lock towing vehicle in park. (See Towing Vehicle Manual). Align clevis with towing vehicle drawbar.. Install Hitch Pin (4) through clevis and vehicle drawbar and secure Locking Pin (4). 4. Attach hamper assembly to back of sweeper. 5. Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment see section Leveling Hamper at end of this manual. A) With sweeper attached to towing vehicle, attach hamper B) Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment, see section Leveling Hamper at end of this manual. INSTALLING YOUR SWEEPER OPERATION 4 that will be easi Pull Rope to sla and tied point o pull knots in needed. C) Clean area located and affix CAU mak. Lock towing v. Align clevis w. Install Hitch P Locking P 4. Attach hampe 5. Hamper shou Leveling Ham REMOVING CAU swe unlo REMOVING YOUR SWEEPER ---------------------------------------- CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Before removing sweeper make sure hamper (55) has been unloaded of all grass and leaves. 4. Unload Hamp. Secure towin CAU unde. Remove Hair 4. Push away fr 5. Install Hitch P Hairpin Cotte. Unload Hamper.. Secure towing vehicle parking brake. CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Keep feet away from under drawbar.. Remove Hairpin Cotter (4) and Hitch Pin (4). 4. Push away from towing vehicle. 5. Install Hitch Pin (4) through Hitch Clevis Assembly () and secure with Hairpin Cotter (4) for storage. TRANSPORTING YOUR SWEEPER ----------------------------------------. Park vehicle on a hard, level surface and set parking brake. B A Pull to disengage. Pivot lift handle (A) away from lock plate (B) to disengage lock pin handle from index hole in lock plate.. Move lift handle back (toward housing) to raise brush height. 4. Align lock pin with farst index hole in lock plate (B) and release lift handle (A) to secure height adjustment. Farst index hole 5 088 Rev. C
OPERATION DETERMINING WEIGHT FOR CART ---------------------------------------------- The following maximum loaded weight capacity is average weight of sweeper plus weight loaded in hamper & dethatcher attachment. Model STS-4BHDK Towing capacity will vary with weight of towing vehicle and operator. Add weight of your machine to operator weight to find maximum capacity for towing. A B Weight Capacity with Dethatcher 0 lbs. dry lbs. with wet grass Example: If Towing vehicle weighs: Add your weight: Combined weight equals: A B 400 lbs. 00 lbs. 600 lbs. Pull to disengage CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of towing vehicle, ballast and operator. CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! If additional weight is required when towing, add weight at or forward of rear wheels. Adding weight behind rear wheels can affect vehicle steering. Refer to your towing vehicle manual. To maintain stability in this example, you cannot safely tow more than 600 lbs. without first adding additional ballast to towing vehicle. ADJUSTING BRUSH HEIGHT ---------------------------------------------- Farst index hole Normal lawn sweeping is accomplished when brushes sweep at same height as mower cutting height. NOTE: Setting brush height too low for sweeping conditions causes excessive wheel slippage. For maximum performance, adjust brushheight as high as possible for material and conditions. B A Raises brush height Lowers brush height. Pivot lift handle (A) away from lock plate (B) to disengage lock pin in handle from index hole in lock plate.. Move lift handle forward (towards towing vehicle) to lower brush height, or back (toward housing) to raise brush height. Align lock pin with appropriate index hole in lock plate and release lift handle to secure height adjustment. Brush Height 5mm ( in.) to mm ( in.) mm ( in.) to 75mm ( in.) Sweeping Conditions Mowed lawns under normal conditions, or light leaves Highgrass, heavy leaves or heavy grass clippings. LEVELING HAMPER CAUTION: Avoid injury! Excessive towed load ---------------------------------------------- can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Stopping distance increases with speed After brush and height weight has of towed been load. set, tow tubes may require adjustment to level tow tubes to ground. This can be accomplished Total by removing towed weight clevis must and not adjusting exceed combined clevis up or down (refer to weight step 5). of towing After vehicle, tow tubes ballast are and approximately operator. level, hamper stop assembly may have to be adjusted so hamper assembly clears ground.. Loosen two nuts () slightly, securing each side of hamper stop bracket (4) to brush housing. The rear bracket mounting holes in Model Weight Capacity with Dethatcher brush housing are slotted, allowing bracket to be pivoted up STS-4BHDK 0 lbs. dry or down for adjustment. lbs. with wet grass. Tap hamper stop tube (4) up or down to adjust resting position of hamper so that it is approximately level. Tighten hardware. 4 Right front view shown 088 Rev. C 6 4
OPERATION EMPTYING HAMPER -------------------------------- CAUTION: AVOID INJURY! Make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children, before backing up. BEFORE DUMPING MATERIAL FROM THE HAMPER: Park towing vehicle and set parking brake (see owners manual). TO EMPTY HAMPER:. Tow sweeper to a location material should be dumped.. Stop towing vehicle and set parking brake.. Pull Handle (5) and Rope (7) to tilt hamper forward/upward, allowing material to exit opening at front of Hamper. 4. Replace Pull Handle (5) to Hook and Loop (6) fixed to towing vehicle. IMPORTANT: Avoid overfilling Hamper, especially when sweeping freshly mowed grass or or moist material. Heavy loads will be more difficult to dump. IMPORTANT: After dump operation is complete, confirm Pull Handle (5) is fully secured to back of towing vehicle. Pull Rope and Handle can get tangled in sweeper brushes if y fall on ground in front of sweeper during operation. TO PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL INJURY OR DIGITAL AMPUTATION, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: DO NOT OPERATING wrap SPEED pull rope around your wrists, fingers or ANY body parts. DO NOT use pull rope while towing vehicle is moving. USING THE WIND SCREEN The operating ground speed of sweeper has a direct effect on how Attach swept material pull rope is thrown as into directed hamper. on Material pages will be 4 thrown of this farr manual. toward back of hamper as ground speed increases. Avoid overfilling hamper. Heavy loads are more difficult to dump. Operate sweeper at a ground speed that will throw material to back Position Wind Screen Fully Open Park towing of hamper. vehicle Underand normal set conditions parking approximately brake speed before of a brisk dumping material. walk or aspeed of mph (40 feet in seconds) works best. Use handle that has been provided. After dumping hamper: Always make sure to fully secure Pull Handle to back EMPTYING of towing HAMPERvehicle using Hook and Loop tape. The Hamper Wind Screen can be configured in two positions based on conditions and preference. Allow Wind Screen to hang off back of Hamper. This condition can be used when re is little to no wind; Operating speed should be slower to ensure material is not thrown over Hamper. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before dumping: Park vehicle safely. (See towing vehicle manual). Before backing up, make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children. OPERATING SPEED ------------------------------------------- NOTE: Avoid overfilling hamper, especially when sweeping freshly mowed grass or or moist material. Extremely heavy loads will be difficult to dump. The operating ground speed of sweeper has a direct effect on howswept material is thrown into hamper. Material will be thrown farrtoward back of hamper as ground speed increases. Operate sweeper at a ground speed that will throw material to back of hamper. Under normal conditions approximately speed of a brisk walk or a speed of mph (40 feet in seconds) works best. POSITION Position Wind Screen Half Closed Attach Wind Screen to Hamper Mount Tubes using elastic straps on ends of Wind Screen. USING THE WIND SCREEN ------------------------------------------------ Can be used in a medium wind to prevent material from blowing out of Hamper; Operating speed should be slower to ensure material is not thrown over Hamper or Wind Screen. POSITION The Hamper Wind Screen can be configured in two positions based on conditions and preference. Attach POSITION : Wind Screen Fully Open Allow Wind Screen to hang off back of Hamper. This condition can be used when re is little to no wind; Operating speed should be slower to ensure material is not thrown over Hamper. POSITION : Wind Screen Half Closed The hamper pull rope () can be routed to tow vehicle operator s area and temporarily secured. The operator can n empty hamper while seated in operating position. To empty hamper:. Stop towing machine.. Engage park brake. Attach Wind Screen to Hamper. Mount Pull on hamper Tubes pull rope using () to tilt hamper elastic forward/upward, straps allowing material to exit opening at front of bumper. on ends of Wind Screen. Can be used in a medium wind to prevent material from blowing out of Hamper; Operating speed should be slower to ensure material is not thrown over Hamper or Wind Screen. Attach 7 088 Rev. C
OPERATION STORING ---------------------------------------------- The sweeper can be tipped upright and stored against a wallusing a minimum of space:. Remove any loose material from hamper and brush housing / drive assembly. The sweeper should be clean and dry before configuring for storage.. Remove small hairpin cotters and clevis pins securing hamper assembly to brush housing and remove hamper assembly.. Remove hamper spring rods and collapse hamper. 4. Remove large hairpin cotter and hitch pin from hitch clevis, if stored re. 5. Move lift handle to index hole farst forward (toward tow tubes). 6. Roll sweeper to desired storage area, lift hitch clevis (A) topivot sweeper to vertical position and resting on tubes (B) at rear of sweeper (bottom of sweeper should face wall). B B 7. Lift collapsed hamper assembly by rear tubes, positioning middle of upper rear tube (C) at center hamper cut-out over opening in hitch clevis ( inside of hamper faces lift handle and tow tubes, and bottom (D) of hamper facing outward). Lower hamper to rest in hitch clevis. 8. Replace hitch pin and large hairpin cotter. D A C TROUBLESHOOTING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweeper does not pick up:. The adjustment lever is set too low. A sweeper is not a dethatcher and cannot pull thatch, embedded needles or leaves from deep in grass. The adjustment height should be set to height of mower deck blades.. The adjustment lever is set too high. Lower adjustment lever.. There is a problem with drive system. See Sweeper Wheels section. Grass goes over top of Hamper:. Forward speed is too fast. Slow towing vehicle down. Best speed is mph or less. ( mph = 40 feet in seconds).. Wind screen can be used to break wind coming over top of hamper. Slower forward speeds must be used when using wind screen. Sweeper wheels not moving, skipping or are locking up:. The brush is not turning or stops turning. The adjustment lever is set too low. Measure cut height of mower. Set brush height to sweep same as cut height.. The drive dowel () located inside small metal drive pinion (4 & 5) are sticking. Remove, clean, and lubricate dowel with a light oil (WD40, in ). Do not use motor oil or grease. This should be done at least once per season. We recommend in fall before storage as a minimum.. The drive pinion is worn and because of wear it locks up drive dowel. Replace drive pinions. R-485LH and R-485RH. 4. The drive pinions when re-installed were installed backwards... ie: right side (as if you are sitting on tractor seat looking forward) was installed on left. Remove pinions. On back side (opposite) gears, re is a stamp R and L. Make sure pinion with R is installed on right side. Hamper drags ground:. The tow bars are not horizontal to ground when attached to tractor. Remove clevis and reinstall in a different set of holes. The clevis can be turned over to get additional adjustment. See Installation Step 5.. After adjustments in Step are complete, adjustments to hamper stop bracket can be made. See Leveling Hamper section. 088 Rev. C 8
SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE - Do not allow Do material not allow to material remain to remain hamper in hamper for extended for extended- Check drive pinions for wear. These are considered normal SPECIFICATIONS periods of time. periods Clean of time. Clean hamper hamper using a using water a water hose hose and and wear parts. Contact our Customer Service Department to allow Do not to allow dry allow prior material to to dry storage. prior remain storage. in hamper for extended SPECIFICATIONS purchase replacement drive pinions (Part Numbers R-485- periods of time. Clean hamper using a water hose and RH and - Check all moving parts for wear and freedom of movement. Maximum R-485-LH). Towing Speed...5 mp allow to dry prior to storage. Check all moving parts for wear and freedom of movement. - Lubricate wheels annually with multipurpose grease. - Routine lubrication of pinion and dowel pin is required. Maximum Hamper Towing Capacity...0 Speed...5 mph cu. We Check recommend all moving parts in for fall wear before and freedom storage of as movement. a minimum. - Check all fasteners for tightness. Remove, clean Routine and lubrication lubricate of pinion dowel and pin dowel () pin inside is required. - Hamper Inspect Maximum Capacity...0 for rust on Hamper painted Weight surfaces....0 Sand lightly andtouch cu.ft. lb drive pinions We (4 recommend & 5) with in a light fall before oil such storage as WD40, as a minimum., up damaged areas with enamel paint. or Routine similar. lubrication Do Remove, not use of clean motor pinion and oil lubricate and or grease. dowel dowel pin is required. pin () inside Maximum Empty Hamper Weight Weight with...0 Dethatcher Attachment...0 lbs. lb We recommend drive pinions fall (4 before &5) with storage a light as oil a minimum. such as WD40, in, Remove, clean or similar. and lubricate Do not use motor dowel oil pin or () grease. inside Empty Weight Maximum with Towed Dethatcher Weight Attachment...0 with Dethatcher Attachment... lbs. lb drive pinions (4 &5) with a light oil such as WD40, in, or similar. Do Check not use drive motor pinions oil or grease. for wear. These are considered SPECIFICATIONS normal wear parts. Contact our Customer Service Maximum GETTING Towed QUALITY Weight with SERVICE Dethatcher Attachment... lbs. -------------------------------------- Department to purchase replacement drive pinions (Part -------------------------------------- GETTING QUALITY SERVICE Check drive pinions for wear. These are considered Numbers R-485-RH and R-485-LH). normal wear parts. Contact our Customer Service Maximum Towing Speed... 5 mph Quality Continues with Quality Service Department to purchase replacement drive pinions (Part GETTING Quality QUALITY Continues SERVICE with Quality Service Numbers Hamper R-485-RH Capacity Lubricate... and wheels R-485-LH). annually with multipurpose 0 cu.ft. grease. We provide a process to handle your questions or problems. We provide a process to handle your questions or problems. Follow th Follow steps below to get answers to any questions you Maximum Hamper Weight... 0 lbs. Quality steps Continues below to get with answers Quality to any Service questions you may have about you Check all fasteners for tightness. may have about yourproduct. Lubricate wheels annually with multipurpose grease. product. Empty Weight with We provide a process to handle your questions or problems. Follow Dethatcher Attachment... 0 lbs. steps. Refer below. to Refer to your get to answers attachment your attachment to any & machine questions and machine operator you operator may have manuals. about your Check all fasteners Inspect for for rust tightness. on painted surfaces. Sand lightly and product. Maximum touch Towed up Weight damaged with areas with enamel paint.. In North America or Canada, call -877-78-84 and. In North America or Canada, call -877-78-84 and provide prod Dethatcher Attachment... lbs. provide product serial number and model number.. Refer to serial your attachment number and and model machine number. operator manuals. Inspect for rust on painted surfaces. Sand lightly and touch up damaged areas with enamel paint.. In North America or Canada, call -877-78-84 and provide product serial number and model number. NOTE: Pinion (4 and 5) is marked Drive Pinion Reference "R" or "L" on back side. "R" indicates RH and must be installed on right hand side of unit shown below. DRIVE PINION REFERENCE NOTE: Pinion (4 and 5) is marked --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "R" or "L" on back side. "R" indicates RH and must be installed on right NOTE: Pinion (4 and 5) is marked R or L hand side of unit shown below. on back side. R indicates RH and must be installed on right hand side of unit shown below. Wheel axle oil/grease annually Lightly oil, no grease Lightly oil, no grease Lightly oil, no grease 0 6 Wheel Wheel axle axle oil/grease / grease annually annually 5 4 5 0 4 5 6 Left Side 5 Right Right Side Side Left Sid Left Side Right Side 088 Rev. C
MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BRINLY PULL-BEHIND ACCESSORIES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in United States, its possessions and territories. Brinly-Hardy Company warrants products listed below against defects in material and workmanship, and will at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been assembled, operated, and maintained in accordance with Operator s manual furnished with product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, ft, fire, water, or damage because of or peril or natural disaster. Normal Wear Parts or components reof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on product for a period of 0 days. Parts found to be defective within warranty period will be replaced at our expense. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to replacement or repair, at our option, of parts found to be defective in material and workmanship. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty parts replacements are available, ONLY WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through our Customer Service Department. Call 877-78-84. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in following cases: a) Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and filters. b) Normal deterioration of exterior finish due to use or exposure. c) Transportation and/or labor charges. d) The warranty does not include commercial and/or rental use. No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after applicable period of express written warranty above as to part as identified below. No or express warranty wher written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Brinly- Hardy Co. During period of warranty, exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of product as set forth above. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide sole and exclusive remedy arising from sale. Brinly-Hardy Co. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. During warranty period, exclusive remedy is replacement of part. In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater that amount of purchase price of product sold. Alteration of safety features of product shall void this warranty. You assume risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to ors and ir property arising out of misuse or inability to use this product. This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone or than original purchaser or to person for whom it was purchased as a gift. HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have or rights which vary from state to state. IMPORTANT: The Warranty period stated below begins with PROOF OF PURCHASE. Without proof of purchase, Warranty period begins from date of manufacture determined by serial number manufacturing date. WARRANTY PERIOD: The warranty period for product shown in this manual is as follows: Steel Frame Parts: Years. Tires, Wheels and Drive are normal wear parts - 0 days. Brinly-Hardy Company 0 Industrial Parkway Jeffersonville, IN 470 (877) 78-84 088 Rev. C 0