18 Cubic Foot Professional Grade Lawn Sweeper - Ohio Steel ...

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
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Bolt Bag Contents
Carton Contents
9
53
BB
1
52
50
4
54
16
51
49
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
16 42SWP-16 2 #7 HAIR PIN COTTER
49 42SWP-49 6 3/8" FLAT WASHER
50 42SWP-50 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.
9/16" 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.
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Hitch Assembly to Hopper Assembly
46
45
4
50
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 (50).
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL CLEVIS BARS ARE INSTALLED.
Step 3. Add height adjustment plate (4) between hitch tubes and insert one 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2"
hex bolt (54). Secure flat washer (49) and nylon locknuts (50).
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Height Strap & Clevis Assembly
50
3
51
53
4
52
5B
5A
54
5A
5B
50
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 (50).
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 (16).
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Hopper Bag and Frame Assembly
32
30
TOP ASSEMBLY
32
31
BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
41
36 42
40
28
41
PIVOT ROD
POCKET
16
29
36
44
40
44
42
16
38
16
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 (16). 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 (16). Bolt pivot rod plates (36) together
with 5/16 carriage bolts (40) and nylon locknut (41).
Step 9. Open bag and insert the 3/16" 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.
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Putting the Bag onto the Sweeper
43
46
16
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).
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3
14
11
10
16
1
12
50
51
24
7R
53
26
26
10S
4
46 49
24
15
50
52
24
20
48
21 19 17
5B
20X
5A
5B
16
50
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"-16 X 2" HEX BOLT
8 42SWP-8 2 HUB CAP 49 42SWP-49 10 3/8" FLAT WASHER
10 42SWP18-10 1 AXLE PIPE 50 42SWP-50 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"-16 X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT
12 42SWP-12 8 BRUSH HOLDER - SINGLE 53 42SWP-53 2 3/8"-16 X 1" HEX BOLT
14 42SWP18-14 4 BRUSH 54 42SWP-54 3 3/8"-16 X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT
15 42SWP-15A 1 HITCH PIN LONG 55 42SWP-55 2 AXLE BEARING
16 42SWP-16 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
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32
TOP ASSEMBLY
30
31
29
32
28
BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
47
41
36
40
42
34
35
36
41
16
44
43
40
44
38
16
16
27
16
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
16 42SWP-16 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 5/16"-18 X 3/4" CARRIAGE
30 42SWP18-30 1 FRAME TOP LEFT 41 42SWP-41 4 5/16"-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
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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.

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.