Agri-Fab 45-02183 User manual

45-02183
26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER
3-1 (06/08/2020)
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SAFETY RULES
Remember, any equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the
equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using this equipment.
44845
44683
45966
44595BL3
4
3
5
6
1
7
2
44603BL3
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS —ATTENTION! BECOMEALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
NEVER allow anyone to operate the sweeper without proper instructions.
NEVER permit children to operate sweeper.
NEVER push sweeper too close to a re.
NEVER attempt to remove wire or string wrapped around brush while brush is rotating.
ALWAYS wear eye protection while operating sweeper.
Operate sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain, in ditches and on hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control.
Stay alert for holes or other hidden hazards.
This sweeper is not meant for street or highway use. Watch for traffic when sweeping near roadways.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight.
Sweeper should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and damage should be repaired
before operating the equipment.
Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual.
CARTON CONTENTS
Ref. Part No. Qty. Description
1 ----- 1 Sweeper Housing Assembly
2 44845 1 Hopper Bag
344603BL3 1 Upper Handle
444595BL3 2 Handle Leg Stand Tube
Ref. Part No. Qty. Description
5 44683 1 Lower Bag Rod
6 45966 1 Bent Bag Rod
7 ----- 2 Brush Assembly

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1509-90
43661 47189
A
(x8) D
(x12)
B
(x4)
F
(x2)
E
(x4)
44696
44687
G
(x2)
44688
43088
C
(x4)
(NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE)
(SHOWN FULL SIZE) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
3. Turn the sweeper upright and assemble the two handle
leg stand tubes (4) to the sweeper housing, using two
hex bolts 1/4" x 1-1/4" long (A), at washers (C), and
1/4-20 nylock nuts (D) per handle. See gure 2. Only
hand tighten at this time.
A 4
CD
FIGURE 2
D
B
SHORT END OF BRUSH
OVERLAP FACES OUT
FIGURE 1
1. Turn the sweeper upside down.Place a brush assembly
(7) on the brush shaft, with the short ends of the brushes
at the center of the sweeper and the overlap bristles of
the top brush facing out. Install two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts
(B) and 1/4" nylock nuts (D). See gure 1.
2. Rotate the brushes 1/4 turn and repeat step 1 for the
second brush.
Ref. Part No. Qty. Description
A 1509-90 8 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
B 43661 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
C 43088 4 Flat Washers 1/4" I.D.
D 47189 12 Nylock Nuts 1/4-20
E 44696 4 Bag Rod Clips
F 44687 2 Plastic Caps (for bag rod)
G 44688 2 Plastic Caps (for leg stands)

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5. Now tighten the four bolts from step 3.
6. Assemble a bag rod clip (E) to the inside of each lower
handle tube using a 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/4"
nylock nut (D) as shown.The clips should face towards
the sweeper housing. See gure 4.
D
E
A
7. Slide the bent bag rod (6) through the stitched bag ap
on the top of the hopper bag (2) as shown in gure 5.
8. Slide the lower bag rod (5) through the stitched bag ap
on the bottom of the hopper bag as shown in gure 5.
2
5
6
9. Assemble the two plastic rod caps (F) to the rod ends
of the lower bag rod (5). See gure 6 (bag removed for
clarity)
F
5
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
4. Assemble the upper handle tube (3) over the handle leg
stand tubes (4) . Align holes in handle and assemble
the bag rod clips (E) to the handle as shown and fasten
with 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts (A) and nylock nuts (D). See
gure 3.
3
E
D
A
4
FIGURE 3

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11. Place the upper hopper bag and bent bag rod (6) into
the bag rod clips (E) on the hopper handle (3). See
gure 8.
3
E
6
12. Place the lower hopper bag and bag rod (5) into the
opening on the sweeper housing. See gure 9 (bag
removed for clarity).
5
13. Hook the elastic straps on the bag aps under the bag
rod clips (E) on the lower handle tubes (4) shown in
gure 10.
E
4
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
10. Assemble the two 3/4" x 7/8" plastic caps (G) onto the
ends of the leg stands (4) as shown in gure 7.
G
4
FIGURE 7

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CAUTION: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD
BE WORN WHILE OPERATING SWEEPER
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
To dump sweeper hopper bag, simply tip the sweeper forward
or lift off the complete hopper bag frame.
Always dump hopper after each use. Damp or wet grass
and leaves will cause damage to hopper if stored for long
periods of time.
CAUTION: DO NOT DUMPTHE SWEEPER
TOO CLOSETO A FIRE AS THE BRUSHES
AND BAG CAN BE DESTROYED BY
EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.
STORAGE
The entire unit may be hung on a wall or the hopper bag
frame can be removed for storage.
LUBRICATION/MAINTENANCE
The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated at
the factory. It is recommended that a few drops of light oil
be added to the brush shaft bearings twice a year. The
wheels should be removed to clean gears every two years.
After cleaning, apply an even coat of light grease. See
gures 12, 13 and 14.
NOTE:
To remove the wheel, pop off hub cap with a screw
driver and remove retaining "E" ring and at washer.
FIGURE 12
OPERATION
Take care when operating your sweeper. Operating your
sweeper according to these instructions will help prevent
damage and prolong the life of your sweeper.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating height,
loosen the hand knob and slide the height adjustment tube
down to raise or up to lower the brushes. Best adjustment
is when brushes are set 1/2" down into the grass. Always
mow grass to even height before sweeping. See gure 11.
FIGURE 11

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BRUSH REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the hopper bag from lawnsweeper.
2. Brush replacement should be done one brush at a
time.
3. Tip the sweeper forward on housing for ease of brush
replacement. Do not remove hex bolt from double
brush retainers through brush shaft.
4. Loosen hex bolts and hex lock nuts from single brush
retainers. See gure 14. Slide brush out of retainers,
making not of over-lap bristles position.
5. Install new brush, making sure over-lap bristles are
positioned the same as before and as shown in gure
14.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 13
WHEEL GEARS/PAWL SERVICE
IMPORTANT: Do not remove both wheels at the same time
to avoid mixing parts. (The R.H. and L.H. ratchet gears are
not interchangeable.) Make notes on the position of washers
and snap rings during disassembly.
1. Remove only one wheel from the sweeper.
2. Remove the retaining rings and washers which hold the
ratchet gear onto the brush shaft.
3. Remove the gear by sliding it off the brush shaft. (Look
for the drive pin, which may fall out of the brush shaft
when the ratchet gear is removed.
4. To reassemble, insert the drive pin through the hole
near the end of the brush shaft. Make sure the pin slides
back and forth easily in the shaft.
5. Lightly grease the shaft and ll the ratchet gear with
grease. Assemble the ratchet gear back onto the shaft.
6. Lightly grease the axle and the gear teeth on the wheel
and then reassemble the wheel. The brushes should
rotate only during forward movement. If the brushes
rotate by both forward and reverse movement, the drive
pin is jamming in the ratchet gear. Disassemble, clean
and lubricate the drive pin and ratchet gear and then
reassemble wheel.
7. Remove opposite wheel and repeat steps 1-6 for that
wheel.

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REPAIR PARTS FOR 45-02182 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER
46 44
33
41
42
38
4644
33
43
46
39
44
33
46
24
28
18 20
26
11
29 40
29 46
46
47
33
47
33
24
18
28
20
30
25
27
30
17
19
11
1
14
22
13
15
10
79
51
31
1228 21
19
34
34
51
36
35
32
37
13
16
74
6 5
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 45-02183 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 44600 1 Housing
4 43681 1 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
5 44680 1 Washer, Square Nylon
6 1543-69 1 Washer, Nylon 21/64
7 44695 2 Washer, Bowed
9 43720 1 Knob, 5/16"
10 44946BL3 1 Height Adjustment Tube
11 23866BL3 2 Dust Cover
12 44598 2 Axle
13 43070 6 Washer, 3/8"
14 44684 2 Jam Nut, 3/8-24
15 1038 2 Nylock Jam Nut, 3/8-24
16 44685 2 Shoulder Spacer
17 40001 2 Washer, .596 x 1.125 x .025
18 716-0106 2 "E" Ring, 5/8"
19 44679 2 Flange Bearing, .59
20 49946 2 Wheel Assembly
21 741-0249 4 Flange Bearing, .63
22 43182 4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4"
23 47810 4 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
24 2674-32 2 Black Hub Cap
25 48651 1 Pinion, L.H.
26 48652 1 Pinion, R.H.
27 47046 2 Pin, Drive
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
28 44125 4 Flat Washer, .62 x 1"
29 44687 2 Plastic Cap, .207
30 1650-21 4 Retaining Ring, .594
31 23782 1 Brush Shaft
32 43661 4 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1"
33 47189 16 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
34 44681 4 Brush, 13-1/4"
35 23580 4 Brush Retainer, Double Bracket
36 23581 8 Brush Retainer, Single Clip
37 43012 8 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 3/4"
38 44603BL3 1 Upper Handle Tube
39 44595BL3 2 Handle Leg Tube
40 44683 1 Lower Bag Rod, 1/4" x 25-1/2"
41 45966 1 Bag Rod, Bent
42 44845 1 Hopper Bag
43 44688 2 Plastic Cap, 3/4"
44 44696 4 Bag, Rod Clip
46 1509-90 8 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
47 43088 4 Washer, 1/4"
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