USE AND CARE OF POWER SWEEPER 80 – 100 cm
Be sure to read and follow the detailed instructions in
Power Sweeper Operator's Manual that came with the
attachment. Also follow the instructions for safe use of
power units and the Power Sweeper attachment in Sec-
tion One of this manual.
Your unit should have an 7 horsepower or larger engine
to power the Sweeper. Installation of a pre-cleaner ele-
ment in the engine air cleaner is recommended.
Safety equipment must include eye protection goggles
of the type stamped "Z87" (for ANSI Safety Standard
Z87).
A dust mask or respirator should be worn when swee-
ping surface where dust is raised.
Keep children, pets and bystanders away from the ma-
chine and keep well clear or the rotating parts.
NOTICE
In your Power Sweeper owner's manual, the instruc-
tions to deactivate the PTO lockout device for front
operating attachment applies to earlier units than
those of your model year.
On your unit, PTO lockout deactivation is not only
unnecessary, but also must not be done. On your
unit, the lockout is effective only when needed. In
the front-drive mode, the lockout is inactive.
OPERATION
Move to the work site and adjust the casters for proper
brush height; brush should touch flat, paved, surfaces;
should barely clear the turf when re-moving lawn thatch.
If adjusted too low, or when it runs into a hillock, the
brush will drive the unit back towards the operator.
Always put the unit into gear before engaging the PTO.
If the Sweeper is engaged first and the brush is in con-
tact with the ground, it will drive back the unit.
Be prepared to let go of the controls to stop all motion if
the unit is driven backwards or you lose control.
Disengage the PTO and walk behind the unit when
going up or down slopes. Work across the slope when
sweeping. Do not work on terrain where you cannot
keep your footing or control of the unit. It could overturn
or slide into you. For rooftop sweeping, be sure the sur-
face is dry and does not pitch more than 5 degrees (1/2"
per foot). Set up warning barriers so you will know when
you come near the edges of the roof.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Grease the PTO shaft coupling, the U-
oint and the
quick hitch at the same time as you repack the unit PTO
coupling with grease.
Also maintain the level of gear oil in the Sweeper tran-
smission per instructions on page 36.
Clean the Power Sweeper prior to storage and apply
auto wax of other rust preventative to the exterior surfa-
ces. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.
All parts of the Power Sweeper are available from your
BCS dealer or distributor.
See the illustrated parts list in the power Sweeper
owner's manual for parts identification.
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