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OPERATION SECTION
SWEEPING/OPERATING TIPS
Sweeping
To sweep:
1.
Manual angle kit only - Swing the brush head assembly
the direction that you want to direct debris.
2. Start the prime mover at idle and raise the brush.
3. Rear pump units only - Engage the PTO.
4. Hydraulic angle kit only - Swing the brush head assembly
the direction that you want to direct debris.
5. Engage the brush and then lower it to the ground.
6. Increase prime mover engine rpm to sweeping speed.
CAUTION - Avoid hydraulic pump damage on rear pump
units. Do not run the engine at speeds above
standard PTO RPM. This will destroy the pump.
7. Travel forward at 5 mph (8 kph) or less.
CAUTION - Avoid sweeper damage. Reduce travel speed to
avoid hitting immoveable objects.
Operating Tips
CAUTION - Avoid sweeper damage. Do not ram into piles.
Use an appropriate attachment for this type of
job.
Brush, Engine & Travel Speeds
Vary brush, engine and travel speeds to match sweeping
conditions.
Large Areas
When sweeping a large area, such as a parking lot, make a
path down the middle and sweep to both sides. This reduces
the amount of debris that the sweeper must sweep to one
side.
Snow
Fast brush speeds and slow travel speeds are needed to
sweep snow effectively. Start at 3/4 throttle and the lowest
gear of the prime mover. For wet and/or deep snow, increase
to almost full throttle. This helps keep snow from packing up
inside the brush hood.
In deep snow you may need to make multiple passes to get
down to a clean surface.
To keep snow from blowing back onto a swept area, always
sweep so the wind is at your back.
Dirt & Gravel
To keep dust at a minimum, use the optional dust
suppression kit or plan sweeping for days when it is
overcast and humid or after it has rained. Also, sweep so the
wind blows at your back.
Low brush speeds and moderate travel speeds work best for
cleaning debris from hard surfaces. Brush speeds that are
too fast tend to raise dust because of the aggressive
sweeper action.
To sweep gravel, use just enough brush speed to “roll” the
gravel, not throw it.
Heavy Debris
Travel slowly - 2-3 mph. (3-5 kph)
Sweep a path less than the full width of the sweeper.
Increase engine speed if debris becomes very heavy.
Brush Head Storage
CAUTION - Do not store sweeper with weight on the brush.
Weight will deform the bristles, destroying the
sweeping effectiveness. To avoid this problem,
place the sweeper on blocks or use optional
stands.
Do not store polypropylene brushes in direct
sunlight. The material can deteriorate and
crumble before the bristles are worn out.
Keep polypropylene brush material away from
intense heat or flame.
