Brinly (JD) Lawn Sweeper
Brinly (JD) Lawn Sweeper
Brinly (JD) Lawn Sweeper
LAWN SWEEPER
SWEEPER MODEL:
STS-42 LXH
US PATENT 6,640,532
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
For use with Riders
and Lawn/Garden Tractors
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enables you to
assemble and maintain your lawn roller properly. And please, always
observe the "Safety" instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ............ ..............................................................2-3
PARTS REFERENCE ......................................................4
PARTS LIST......................................................................5
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................6-11
OPERATION.....................................................................11-13
SERVICE..........................................................................14
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT COMPATIBLIITY
This lawn sweeper is designed for use with lawn tractors and lawn and
garden tractors.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
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COMPANY NAME:
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COMPANY PHONE:
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SERIAL NUMBER:
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SAFETY LABELS
UNDERSTANDING THE MACHINE SAFETY LABELS
Safety-Alert Symbol
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas
on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
The operator's manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever
necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word,
CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
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TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF TOWING SAFELY
STABILITY OR CONTROL.
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance
listed in the vehicle operator's manual. to stop.
Do not exceed 5 mph. Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in
towing vehicle operator's manual.
Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a
car, truck or ATV. Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of
control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on
Do not tow this machine behind a ZTR (Zero Turn Radius) slopes.
Mower.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
SAFETY Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that
has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach this machine
Read the general safety operating precautions in your except at the approved hitch point.
towing vehicle operator's manual for additional safety
information.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight
Operate Safely limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing
Use this machine for intended purpose only. vehicle operator's manual.
This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in operating under adverse surface conditions. Use care
when reversing. To avoid jack-knifing, do not allow towing
any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher vehicle wheels to contact drawbar.
than maximum recommended towing speed.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly over rough ground. Protect Bystanders
Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine. Keep bystanders away when you operate this machine
Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on this machine Before you back look carefully behind for bystanders.
or the towing vehicle. Riders are subject to injury such as
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders Before you operate any feature of this machine, observe
may also obstruct the operator's view, resulting in this your surroundings and look for bystanders.
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
Keep Riders Off Towed Attachment
Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate. Keep riders off towed attachment.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury, such as
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix being struck by objects and being thrown off the attachment
damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. during sudden starts, stops and turns.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the
Do not modify the machine or safety devices. Unauthorized attachment being used in an unsafe manner.
modifications to the towing vehicle or machine may impair its
function and safety, and void the warranty. Keep riders off of hitch bracket.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. Keep Body Parts From Under Drawbar
Before you disconnect this machine from towing vehicle
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PARTS REFERENCE
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Pliers
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Safety Glasses
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Gloves
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PARTS LIST
REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
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Step 1. 14
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9
5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 4
9
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35 5/16" x 1-1/2", Carriage Bolt
Qty. 4
Step 2
3
39
5/16" Hex Nut
Qty. 1
39
44
40 44
Lock Pin
Qty. 1
40
5/16" Lock Washer
Qty. 1
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Step 2a
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5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 1
9
14 38
5/16" x 1-3/4", Hex Bolt
38 Qty. 1
32 36
10 32 5/16" Flat Washer Spring
36 32
Qty. 2 Qty. 1
Step 3 3 43
37
35 5/16" x 1-1/2", Hex Bolt
37 Qty. 2
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9 2 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 2
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Step 4. ATTACHING CLEVIS
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42
63 9
9 41
63 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" x 2-1/4", Hex Bolt Hairpin Cotter, 1/8
Qty. 2
Qty. 2 Qty. 1
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T O P E D G E O F PA G E
11"
Step 5. PATENT NO. US 6,640,532 B1
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Manual
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NOTE: Step 4 is for attaching the Hitch Clevis Assembly
(1) to the TowTubes(2), When complete, the tow tubes(2)
will be approximately level with the pavement:
a) Using this page, set the manual on the floor and 7"
measure your hitch height as shown in illustration.
52
46 46
3/8" Hex Nut
Qty. 2
54
46
Step 7.
a) Lower the assembly in
54 Step 6 into the bottom of
hamper(55).
53 b) Assemble the rear tube(53)
with the holes down as shown.
55
56
56
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Step 8.
Step 9.
50 45
5/16" x 2-1/2", Hex Bolt
53
Qty. 2
45
9
47 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 2
54
33
51
47
Snap
9 51
57 5/16" Flat Washer
J Channel Qty. 4
c) Pull up the bottom of the hamper, and snap the J channel of the hamper bottom to the
hamper stop rod (54). Secure the snaps as shown. bent.
d) Attach the Lock Nuts (47) to the Hamper Stop Rod (54).
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Step 10. Step 10.2
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50
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66 Step 10.3
50
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A) With the sweeper attached to the towing vehicle, thread Pull Handle
(66) onto the Pull Rope (50) as shown (Step 10.2).
B) Extend the Pull Rope (50) to the back of the towing vehicle to an
area that will be easily accessible from the towing vehicle seat.
Allow the Pull Rope to slacken several inches (droop between the
62 61 towing vehicle and tied point on the hamper; Step 10.3). Tie 2 knots
Hairpin Cotter, .08 x 1-3/16" Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 2" in this area and pull the knots into the Pull Handle (Step 10.2). Cut
Qty. 2 Qty. 2 excess rope if needed.
C) Clean the area on the towing vehicle where the Pull Handle (66) will
A) The windscreen can be allowed to hang vertically in the back of the
be located and affix the Adhesive Hook and Loop (67) tape to the
hamper or can be attached as shown. Thread the elastic loops over
towing vehicle.
the washer as shown, or the loops can be placed between the hamper
mount tube (57) and the side tubes (56). Important: Pull Rope and Handle can get tangled in the sweeper
B) Attach hamper assembly to back of sweeper. brushes if they fall on the ground in front of the sweeper during
C) Hamper should not touch ground. For adjustment see section operation. After dumping the hamper, always make sure to fully
Leveling Hamper at end of this manual. secure the Pull Handle to the back of the towing vehicle using
the Hook and Loop tape.
OPERATION
1. Lock towing vehicle in park. (See Towing Vehicle Manual) To Place the Sweeper into the Operating Position:
2. Align clevis with towing vehicle drawbar. Measure the height of the mower blade.
3. Install clevis pin through clevis and vehicle drawbar and secure the Adjust the Lift Handle (3) into a hole that allows the brushes
locking pin. to sweep at the height of the mowed grass.
Check to make sure that the Hamper (55) is not dragging
on the ground.
REMOVING YOUR SWEEPER
3. Remove cotter pin and drawbar pin. Total towed weight must not exceed combined
4. Push away from towing vehicle. weight of towing vehicle, ballast and operator.
5. Install drawbar pin and cotter pin roller towbar for storage.
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The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the average LEVELING HAMPER
weight of the sweeper plus the weight loaded in the hamper.
After the brush height has been set, the tow tubes may require adjustment
Model Weight Capacity to level the tow tubes to the ground. This can be accomplished by removing
the clevis and adjusting the clevis up or down, (refer to step 5) After the tow
STS-42 LX H 87 lbs dry tubes are approximately level, the hamper stop assembly may have to be
adjusted so the hamper assembly clears the ground.
207 lbs with wet grass
Towing capacity will vary with weight of towing vehicle and operator. Add
the weight of your machine to operator weight to find the maximum
capacity for towing. 9
Example:
If Towing vehicle weighs: 400 lbs. Picture Note: Right front view shown.
Add your weight: 200 lbs. 1. Loosen slightly two nuts (9) securing each side of hamper stop bracket
to brush housing (34). The rear bracket mounting holes in the brush
Combined weight equals 600 lbs. housing are slotted, allowing the bracket to be pivoted up or down for
adjustment.
To maintain stability in this example, you cannot safely tow more than 2. Tap the hamper stop tube (34) up or down to adjust the resting
600 lbs. without first adding additional ballast to the towing vehicle. position of the hamper so that it is approximately level. Tighten
hardware.
ADJUSTING BRUSH HEIGHT
OPERATING SPEED
Normal lawn sweeping is accomplished when the brushes sweep at the
The operating ground speed of the sweeper has a direct effect on how
same height as the mower cutting height.
swept material is thrown into the hamper. Material will be thrown farther
NOTE: Setting brush height too low for sweeping conditions causes toward the back of the hamper as ground speed increases.
excessive wheel slippage. For maximum performance, adjust brush
Operate the sweeper at a ground speed that will throw material to the back
height as high as possible for the material and conditions.
of the hamper. Under normal conditions approximately the speed of a brisk
walk or a speed of 3 mph (40 feet in 9 seconds) works best.
A EMPTYING HAMPER
B
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The hamper pull rope (50) can be routed to the tow vehicle operators area FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
and temporarily secured. The operator can then empty the hamper while
seated in the operating position.
Sweeper does not pick up:
To empty hamper:
1. The adjustment lever is set too low. A sweeper is not a dethatcher and
1. Stop towing machine. cannot pull thatch, embedded needles or leaves from deep in the
2. Engage park brake. grass. The adjustment height should be set to the height of the mower
3. Pull on hamper pull rope (50) to tilt hamper forward/upward, deck blades.
allowing material to exit the opening at the front of the bumper.
2. The adjustment lever is set too high. Lower the adjustment lever.
3. There is a problem with the drive system. See the "Sweeper Wheels"
STORING section.
The sweeper can be tipped upright and stored against a wall using a
minimum of space: Grass goes over the top of the Hamper:
1. Remove any loose material from hamper and brush housing / drive 1. Forward speed is too fast. Slow the towing vehicle down. Best speed is
assembly. The sweeper should be clean and dry before configuring for 3 mph or less. (3 mph = 40 feet in 9 seconds).
storage.
2. Wind screen can be used to break wind coming over the top of the
2. Remove small hairpin cotters and clevis pins securing hamper assembly hamper. Slower forward speeds must be used when using the wind
to brush housing and remove hamper assembly. screen.
3. Remove the hamper spring rods and collapse the hamper.
Sweeper Wheels....Not moving... Skip...Lock-up:
4. Remove large hairpin cotter and hitch pin from hitch clevis, if stored there.
5. Move lift handle to the index hole farthest forward (toward the tow tubes). 1. The brush is not turning or stops turning. The adjustment lever is set too
low. Measure the cut height of the mower. Set the brush height to sweep
6. Roll sweeper to desired storage area, lift hitch clevis (A) to pivot sweeper the same as the cut height.
to vertical position and resting on the tubes (B) at rear of sweeper (bottom
of sweeper should face wall). 2. The drive dowel (21) located inside the small metal drive pinion (24 & 25)
are sticking. Remove, clean, and lubricate the dowel with a light oil (WD40,
7. Lift the collapsed hamper assembly by the rear tubes, positioning the
3 in 1). Do not use motor oil or grease. This should be done at least once
middle of the upper rear tube (C) at the center hamper cut-out over the
per season. We recommend in the fall before storage as a minimum.
opening in the hitch clevis (the inside of the hamper faces the lift handle
and tow tubes, and the bottom (D) of the hamper facing outward). Lower
3. The drive pinion is worn and because of the wear it locks up the drive
the hamper to rest in the hitch clevis.
dowel. Replace the drive pinions. R-2485LH and R-2485RH.
4. The drive pinions when re-installed were installed backwards...ie. the right
A side(as if you are sitting on the tractor seat looking forward) was installed
C on the left. Remove the pinions. On the back side (opposite) the gears,
there is a stamp "R" and "L". Make sure the pinion with the "R" is installed
on the right side.
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SERVICE
Do not allow material to remain in the hamper for extended periods of SPECIFICATIONS
time. Clean the hamper using a water hose and allow to dry prior to
storage.
Check all moving parts for wear and freedom of movement. Maximum Towing Speed......................................5 mph
Check the drive pinions for wear. These are considered normal wear Maximum Towed Weight..................................207 lbs.
parts. Contact our Customer Service Department to purchase
replacement drive pinions (Part Numbers R-2485-RH and R-2485-LH).
Lubricate the wheels annually with multipurpose grease. GETTING QUALITY SERVICE
Check all fasteners for tightness.
Quality Continues with Quality Service
Inspect for rust on painted surfaces. Sand lightly and touch up
damaged areas with enamel paint. We provide a process to handle your questions or problems. Follow the steps
below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product.
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