Snapper M26 Series User Manual

151-3845, 7/04M26 SERIESMechanical Windrow SweeperFor Simplicity LegacySWEEPSTER, Inc.2800 N. Zeeb Road • Dexter, MI 48130(734) 996-9116 • FAX (734)

1051-3845, 7/04SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELSCare of Safety Signs1. Keep safety signs clean and free from obstructingmaterial.2. Clean safety signs with soa

1151-3845, 7/04Safety Signs & LabelsRepresentations of LabelsLocations shown on page 10.1. 50-01032. 50-01043. 50-01154. 50-0145

1251-3845, 7/04Safety Signs & Labels5. 50-03946. 50-0076-1CAUTION!PINCH POINTAVOID INJURY FROMFRAME PIVOT AND STOPS. Keep hands and feet away.50

1351-3845, 7/04InstallationInitial InstallationFollow the instructions for the subframe kit.Install Front Hitch1. Lift the hitch assembly (C, figure

1451-3845, 7/04InstallationInstall Long Drive Shaft1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 1) in from the front.Line up the support bracket (B) with the

1551-3845, 7/04Install Brush Head1. Use tractor lift lever to lower hitch.2. Position tractor in line with brush head.3. Drive forward until hitch to

1651-3845, 7/04Before OperationOperational CheckCAUTION – Contact with the sweeper, movingjoints or material discharged by thebrush can cause serious

1751-3845, 7/04Use the tractor lift lever to raise and lower the sweeper.Control brush speed with the throttle. If the brush stallsfrequently, increa

1851-3845, 7/04Operating InstructionsLawn ThatchingNOTE – Your sweeper is provided with apolypropylene brush. Brushes with 1/2 poly–1/2 wire or full

1951-3845, 7/04TroubleshootingIf Material Piles in Front of Sweeper• Decrease travel speed• Increase the engine rpm• Make more than 1 pass• Raise the

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2051-3845, 7/04Removal/StorageSweeper & Hitch RemovalNOTE – Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitchpins, clips and hardware into the sweeper

2151-3845, 7/04MaintenanceCAUTION – Allow only trained personnel tooperate or service this implement.Know and understand all precau-tions before asse

2251-3845, 7/04Daily Maintenance ChecksHardware – Check and tighten all hardware on thesweeper, including factory-installed hardware.Brush Contact –

2351-3845, 7/04Maintenance5. Remove the snap ring from the large sprocket(figure 6).6. Remove the lock hub by removing all set screwsand then inserti

2451-3845, 7/0422. Install the key, washer, sprocket, hub and snapring.23. Tighten the hub onto the sprocket.24. Clean and lubricate the drive chain.

2551-3845, 7/04MaintenanceAdjusting Drive Chain Idler1. Clean debris off the idler adjustment screw(figure 1) located on the drive end of the brushhe

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2751-3845, 7/04PartsM26 SeriesTable of ContentsParts List ... 28-32 Brush Head ...

2851-3845, 7/04Brush HeadItem Part Qty Description1.01-584724 Section, 26, 8 P, Convoluted, Black(4 Ft Broom)31 Section, 26, 8 P, Convoluted, Blac

2951-3845, 7/04Brush HeadBrush Head PARTS SECTION BRUSHHEAD ASSEMBLY

351-3845, 7/04Table of ContentsSection 1 ... Operation and MaintenanceSection 2 ... ServiceSection 3 ... PartsSection 4 ... Appendix

3051-3845, 7/04Angling Rod1234567891011121314171819202116FINAL INSTALLATION VIEW OF 11-153322Item Part Qty Description1. 05-1409 1 Gearbox, Omni, 3:1

3151-3845, 7/04#1709659 (QTY 2)#1924366 (QTY 2)#1709660 (QTY 2)#1960587 (QTY 2)Kit 11-5133 Mounting Hardware11-5132 Kit Hydraulic SwingPart # Qty172

3251-3845, 7/04NotesItem Part Qty Description1. 01-0924 1 Section, Set, 26, 8, Combination, ConvolutedPARTS SECTIONSECTIONS

3351-3845, 7/04AppendixM26 SeriesTable of ContentsHardware and Torque Specifications ... 34Warranty ...

3451-3845, 7/04Torque ValuesTorque Specification ChartFOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)HardwareGradeSAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8

3551-3845, 7/04Thank you for purchasing a Sweepster product. Warranty protectionon this equipment is valid only when completed and signed by customer

3651-3845, 7/04Warranty Informationone yearAPPENDIXWARRANTY INFORMATION12

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551-3845, 7/04Operation andMaintenanceM26 SeriesTable of Contents Introduction ... 7Safet

651-3845, 7/04IntroductionSerial & Part NumbersOn your unit you will find a serial number plate and/or part number plate(s). The numbers on these

751-3845, 7/04IntroductionImportance of this ManualThis operator’s manual should be regarded as part ofthe sweeper. Suppliers of both new and secondh

851-3845, 7/04Safety InformationRead this ManualRead all safety information in this manual. All operatorsmust read and understand the entire contents

951-3845, 7/04 SAFETY SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION__________________________________________Service & Repair