AgriMetal 4413 User manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of an AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector to complement your operation.
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning turf care indus-
try.
Safe, efcient and trouble free operation of your AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector requires that you and
anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Opera-
tion, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
This manual covers the AgriMetal Model 4413 Leaf and Debris Collector. Use the Table of Contents or
Index as a guide to locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
AgriMetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this
manual, are as seen from behind the tractor driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

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2 SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Why is SAFETY important to you?
The Safety Alert symbol identies
important safety messages on the
AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector
and in the manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility
of personal injury or death. Follow
the instructions in the safety mes-
sage.
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
3 Big Reasons
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
situation that, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations typically
for machine components which,
for functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using the
following guide-lines:
SI NO LEE INGLES, PIDA AYUDA
A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA PARA
QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS
MIDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam-
aged, please contact your dealer at AgriMetal Inc., 1006 Rue Principale, Wickham, Quebec, Canada, J0C
1S0. Phone [phone] or fax [phone].

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your AgriMetal Leaf and Debris
Collector. YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Leaf and Debris Collector be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures
and related SAFETY information contained in this
manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all
good safety practices that should be adhered to
while operating the Leaf and Debris Collector.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• Leaf and Debris Collector owners must give
operating instructions to operators or em-
ployees before allowing them to operate the
machine, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-
erator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents
can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood
all operating and safety instructions is not
qualied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or un-
plugging the Leaf and Debris
Collector.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
2. Have a rst-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a re extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear.
This list includes but
is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective glasses or goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing protection
- Respirator or lter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Leaf and Debris Collector.

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one
of the main concerns in designing and de-
veloping a machine. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury or death,
study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow
them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain pho-
tographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with a safety shield re-
moved. However, equipment should never be
operated in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to oper-
ate or assemble this unit until they have
read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety pre-
cautions and of how it works. Review the
safety instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment's
operations. If the elderly are assisting with
work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin-
ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-
authorized modication result in serious injury
or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
9. In addition to the design and conguration of
this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and ac-
cident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the opera-
tion, transport, maintenance, and storage of
the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages
and operation instruction in each of the ap-
propriate sections of the Tractor and machine
Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety
Signs afxed to the Tractor and the machine.

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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately,
our efforts to provide safe equipment can
be wiped out by a single careless act of an
operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and conguration of
equipment, hazard control and accident pre-
vention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The
best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator."
We ask you to be that kind
of an operator. It is the op-
erator's responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Accidents can be
avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual, and
the manual for your tractor, before assembly
or operating, to acquaint yourself with the ma-
chines. If this machine is used by any person
other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it
is the machine owner's responsibility to make
certain that the operator, prior to operating:
a. Reads and understands the operator's
manuals.
b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop tractor,
engine, and machine quickly in an emergency.
Read this manual and the one provided with
your tractor.
6. Train all new personnel and review instruc-
tions frequently with existing workers. Be cer-
tain only a properly trained and physically able
person will operate the machinery. A person
who has not read and understood all operat-
ing and safety instructions is not qualied to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death. If the elderly are
assisting with work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
2.4 SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have
become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign
should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your author-
ized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or
the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
• Determine exact position before you remove
the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split back-
ing paper.
• Align the sign over the specied area and
carefully press the small portion with the ex-
posed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
sign in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.

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2.5 PREPARATION
1. Never operate the tractor and machine until
you have read and completely understand this
manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found on the
safety signs on the tractor and machine.
2. Personal pro-
tection equip-
ment includ-
ing hard hat,
safety glasses,
safety shoes,
and gloves are
recommended
during as-
sembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving
the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose
tting clothing or jewelry to be around equip-
ment.
3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without
equipment attached can often
be noisy enough to cause
permanent, partial hearing loss. We recom-
mend that you wear hearing protection on a
full-time basis if the noise in the Operator's
position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on
a long-term basis can cause severe hearing
loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Opera-
tor over a long-term basis may cause perma-
nent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss
from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws,
radios, and other such sources close to the
ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope
of natural recovery.
4. Clear working area of stones, branches or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or damage.
5. Operate only in daylight or good articial light.
6. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjust-
ed and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good condi-
tion.
2.6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area
clean and dry.
- Be sure electri-
cal outlets and
tools are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate light
for the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Nev-
er operate the engine of the towing vehicle in
a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
6. Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
Use heavy gloves when handling sharp com-
ponents.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specica-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
8. A re extinguisher and rst aid kit should be
screws and check that all cotter pins are prop-
erly installed to ensure unit is in a safe condi-
tion.
10. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
kept readily ac-
cessible while
performing main-
tenance on this
equipment.
9. Periodically tighten
all bolts, nuts and

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2.7 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Leaf and
Debris Collector. Clean or replace all safety
signs if they cannot be clearly read and under-
stood. They are there for your safety, as well
as the safety of others. The safe use of this
machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cau-
tious, safe-minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable
safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this Leaf and Debris Collector to
be used with all its safety equipment properly
attached, to minimize the chance of accidents.
Study this manual to make sure you have all
safety equipment attached.
3. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any
reason, it must be replaced before the ma-
chine is again operated.
4. When the use of hand tools is required to
perform any part of assembly, installation, ad-
justment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or
moving, be sure the tools used are designed
and recommended by the tool manufacturer
for that specic task.
5. Personal protection equipment including hear-
ing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.
Do not allow long hair, loose tting clothing, or
jewelry to be around moving parts.
6. Always use two people to handle heavy, un-
wieldy components during assembly, installa-
tion, removal or moving.
7. Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should occur
during assembly, installation, operation, main-
taining, repairing, removal or moving.
8. Never place yourself between the tractor and
machine while implement is in operation.
9. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing or unplugging.
10. Do not walk or work under a raised machine,
discharge door or attachment unless it is
securely blocked or held in position.
11. A heavy load can cause instability of the trac-
tor. Use extreme care during travel. Slow
down on turns and watch out for bumps.
12. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
13. Do not allow riders on the machine or tractor
at any time. There is no safe place for any
riders.
14. Never allow children to operate or be around
this machine.
15. Do not reach into blower openings when the
engine is running. Install and secure access
covers before starting engine.
16. Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and snagged or entangled in the
machine.
17. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
18. Do not stand behind machine when the dis-
charge door is open and blower is running.
19. Do not unhook machine when it is loaded.
Hitch can upend.
20. Keep hands and feet away from blower and
pick-up head when engine is running. Keep
others away.

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2.8 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. The machine is not designed or equipped to
travel on public roads. Do not drive or trans-
port on public roads
2. Use a trailer when moving from place to
place.
3. Do not exceed 16 kph (10 mph) when moving.
4. Plan your route to avoid rough terrain.
5. Always use a power unit of less than 30
horsepower to prevent overloading the unit.
6. Always use a power unit of more than 320 Kg
(700 lbs.) to provide stability during normal
operating conditions.
7. Use a drawbar pin with provisions for a re-
tainer. Install the retainer. Attach safety chain
between tractor and machine before moving.
8. Do not drink and drive.
9. Do not drive across a slope of more than 8%
to minimize tipping when the unit is loaded.
Always drive up or down a slope to prevent
tipping.
10. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at
a low speed and at a gradual steering angle.
Make certain that at least 20% of the tractor's
weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe
steerage. Slow down on rough or uneven
surfaces.
11. Never allow riders on either tractor or ma-
chine.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around
the stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2.10 REFUELLING SAFETY
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when near
open ame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent res by keeping machine clean of ac-
cumulated trash, grease and debris.
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly ammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.
2.11 TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
an explosion which may result in serious
injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to
do the job.
3. Have a qualied tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. When replacing worn tires, make sure they
meet the original tire specications. Never
undersize.

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2.12 GAS MOTOR SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH
YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near
an open ame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light
or devices which can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. Outdoor refuelling is preferred.
5. DO NOT ll fuel tank while engine is running.
Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Store fuel in approved safety contain-
ers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running.
7. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until the gasoline has
evaporated.
8. DO NOT smoke when lling fuel tank.
9. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping.
10. DO NOT run engine above rated speeds.
This may result in injury.
11. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, gov-
ernor links or other parts which may increase
the governed engine speed.
12. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed se-
lected by the original equipment manufacturer.
13. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or
spark plug wire removed. Use an approved
tester.
14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug re-
moved. If engine is ooded, place throttle in
"FAST" position and crank until engine starts.
15. DO NOT strike ywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause ywheel to shat-
ter in operation. Use proper tools to service
engine.
16. DO NOT operate engine without a mufer.
Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.
If engine is equipped with mufer deector,
inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
with correct deector.
17. DO NOT operate engine with an accumula-
tion of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible
materials in the mufer area.
18. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the mufer. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
19. DO NOT touch hot mufer, cylinder or ns
because contact may cause burns.
20. DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air
cleaner cover removed.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark
plug when servicing the engine or equipment
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Disconnect the negative wire from the battery
terminal if equipped with a 12 volt starting
system.
2. DO keep cylinder ns and governor parts free
of grass and other debris which can affect
engine speed.
3. DO examine mufer periodically to be sure
it is functioning effectively. A worn or leak-
ing mufer should be repaired or replaced as
necessary.
4. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum
carburetor and cause leakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

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EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE
SIGN-OFF FORM
DATE
2.13 SIGN-OFF FORM
AgriMetal follows the general Safety Standards specied by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers
(ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or
maintaining the Leaf and Debris Collector must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Main-
tenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. An-
nually review this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We
feel that an untrained operator is unqualied to operate this machine.
A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the
equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual and have been instructed in
the operation of the equipment.

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3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
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1. Read Operator's Manual before starting.
2. Keep guards and shields in place and ac-
cess doors closed.
3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral,
set park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servic-
ing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the
machine.
5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands
in any opening when the engine is running.
6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from
the machine.
7. Keep hydraulic lines and ttings tight, in
good condition and free of leaks.
8. Do not smoke when refuelling.
9. Block up machine securely before working
under it.
10. Keep all hydraulic hoses and connections
tight and in good repair.
11. Keep hands and feet away from pick-up
head when engine running. Keep others
away.
12. Do not unhook when compartment is full to
prevent upending.
13. Review safety instructions annually.
1. Lire attentivent le manuel d'opération avant la mise en
marche.
2. Garder tous les écrans protecteurs in place.
3. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vétements éloignés
des éléments mobiles.
4. Arréter le moteur, placer tous les contròles à la position
"neutre", enlever la clé du contact et attendre que toutes
les places soient au point mort avant de faire tout ajuste-
ment, réparation ou de débloquer la machine.
5. Ne pas grimper sur la machine et ne jamais se placer
les mains dans toute ouverture lorsque celle-ci est en
marche.
6. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire
de la machine.
7. Garder tout boyau et xation hydraulique en bonne condi-
tion et sans ssure.
8. Ne jamais fümer lors du plein d'essence.
9. Immobiliser la machine de façon sécuritaire avant de
travailler sous celle-ci.
10. Garder les mains et les pieds éloignés du bec d'aspiration
lorsque le moteur est en marche. Garder les gens
éloignés.
11. Garder les mains et les pieds éloignés du bec d'aspiration
lorsque le moteur est en marche. Garder les gens
éloignés.
12. Ne pas désaccoupler lorsqu'il y a du matériel dans la
machine pour éviter la levée subite du timon.
13. Réviser annuellement le manual d'opération.
ATTENTION
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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
To prevent serious injury or death from
blower blade hazard:
1. Do not open blower access doors when
the engine is running.
2. Stop engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake, remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging machine.
3. Do not operate with access doors
removed.
BLOWER BLADE HAZARD
BDANGER
PROPULSEUR EN ROTATION RIS-
QUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE
À défaut de suivre ces instructions,
cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses
blessures ou même la mort.
1. Ne jamais ouvrir les portes d'accès
du soufeur lorsque le moteur est en
marche.
2. Arrêter le moteur, placer tous les
contrôles à la position "neutre", enlever
la clé du contact et attendre que toutes
les places soient au point mort avant
de faire tout ajustement, réparation ou
de débloquer la machine.
3. Ne jamais opérer sans portes d'accès.
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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
ROTATING PART HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
CWARNING
To prevent serious injury or death from
rotating parts:
1. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop
engine or motor, set park brake, remove
ignition key or disable power source and
wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplug-
ging.
2. Install and secure all guards before operat-
ing.
3. Do not operate with rotating parts ex-
posed.
PIÉCES EN MOUVEMENT
RESTER ÉLOIGNÉS
À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela pour-
rait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même
la mort.
1. Arrêter le moteur, placer tous les contrôles à
la position "neutre" enlever la clé du contact et
attendre que toutes les pièces soient au point
mort avant de faire tout ajustement, réparation
ou de débloquer la machine.
2. Installer tous les écrans protecteurs avant de
mettre la machine en fonction.
3. Ne jamais opérer la machine sans écran pro-
tecteur. 01-60-0115
AVERTISSEMENT
FIRE HAZARD
NO SMOKING
To prevent serious injury or death
from re:
1. Do not smoke when refueling.
2. Keep sparks, ames and hot mate-
rial away from ammable substanc-
es.
3. Stop engine ve minutes before
refueling.
DDANGER
RISQUE D'INCENDIE
DEFENSE DE FUMÉ
À défaut de suivre ces instructions,
cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses
blessures ou même la mort.
1. Ne pas fumer lors du remplissage.
2. Garder les ammes et toute matiére
inammable hors de portée.
3. Arrêter le moteur cinq minutes avant
de refaire le plein. 01-60-0060

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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
MISSING SHIELD HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from
exposed hazard:
1. Install and secure shields before operat-
ing.
2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
FWARNING
GARDE ABSENT
À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela
pourrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures
ou même la mort.
1. Installer les gardes de façon sécuritaire
avant la mise en marche de la machine.
2. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et
vêtements éloignés des éléments mo-
biles. 01-60-0070
AVERTISSEMENT
G
D
H
UPENDING HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or
death from upending hazard:
1. Do not unhook Collector
when compartment is full to
prevent upending.
2. Do not stand over hitch
when unhooking.
3. Support rear frame with
large blocks before unhook-
ing when compartment is
full.
EDANGER
NC13-33-0146
LEVÉE SUBITE DU TIMON
À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela pour-
rait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même
la mort:
1. Ne pas désaccoupler lorsqu'il y a du matériel
dans la machine pour éviter la levée subite du
timon.
2. Ne pas rester au-dessus du timon lors du
découplage.
3. Lorsque la machine contient du matériel, vous
devez obligatoirement installer des blocs sous
la partie arriére de celle-ci pour effectuer son
découplage.

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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
GDANGER
RISQUE D'OBJETS PROJETÉS
À défaut de suivre ces instructions,
cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses
blessures ou même la mort.
1. Il est strictement interdit de vous placer
derrière la machine lorsque la porte
est ouverte et que le moteur est en
marche.
2. Le soufeur peut propulser des objets
à une vitesse telle qu'elle pourrait
blessée une personne lorsque la porte
est ouverte.
3. Garder les gens éloignés de la ma-
chine. 16-60-0020
To prevent serious injury or death
from a thrown object:
1. Do not open unloading door while
machine is running.
2. Shut off engine and place all controls
in neutral before opening door.
3. Keep others away.
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from rotat-
ing blade hazard:
1. Keep hands and feet away from pick-up
head when engine is running. Keep others
away.
2. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral,
set park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging machine.
ROTATING BLADE HAZARD
HWARNING AVERTISSEMENT
BROSSE ROTATIVE EN MOUVEMENT
À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela pourrait en-
traîner de sérieuses blessures ou même la mort.
1. Garder les mains et les pieds éloignés du bec
d'aspiration lorsque le moteur est en marche. Garder
les gens éloignés.
2. Arrêter le moteur, placer tous les contrôles à la posi-
tion "neutre", enlever la clé du contact et attendre que
toutes les places soient au point mort avant de faire tout
ajustement, réparation ou de débloquer la machine.
NC13-33-0098

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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
A
G
B
B
F
E
H
CMachine is shown with guard re-
moved for illustrative purposes only.
Do not operate machine with guard
removed.
WARNING
F
MISSING SHIELD HAZARD
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death from
exposed hazard:
1. Install and secure shields before operat-
ing.
2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
GARDE ABSENT
À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela pour-
rait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même
la mort.
1. Installer les gardes de façon sécuritaire avant
la mise en marche de la machine.
2. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vête-
ments éloignés des éléments mobiles.
AVERTISSEMENT
NC13-33-0113
C
A
D
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4 ASSEMBLING
The machine is shipped from the
factory in a partially disassembled
conguration and attached to a pallet
that provides for easy moving and
handling. Always use tools, equip-
ment and forklifts of appropriate size
and capacity for the job. Always use
2 men when lifting, moving and as-
sembling the machine.
When the machine is shipped, fol-
low this procedure when preparing
for the customer:
1. Clear the area of bystanders
especially small children before
starting.
2. Remove the pallet tie-downs.
4.1 MACHINE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1 SHIPPING
Wrapped
On Pallet

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7. Disconnect the throttle control from
the engine and lay the control as-
sembly to the side.
8. Mount control assembly to the side of
the blower frame. Tighten fasteners
to their specied torque.
Fig. 3 CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 2 HITCH
Moving
Mounting
3. Use a forklift to lift the pal-
let/machine from the truck.
Carry the load close to the
ground as it is moved to the
assembly area and posi-
tioned.
4. Remove machine, hitch and
control tie-downs and lay-out.
5. Slide the hitch into the frame
and secure. Tighten fasten-
ers to their specied torque.
Tighten the anchor bolt and
set screw.
6. Place jack in the down posi-
tion.

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5 OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collectors are designed
to efciently pick up material from the ground and
collect it in the machine compartment. A variety of
material can be gathered and transported to the
unloading area. Grass clippings, leaves and oth-
ers debris can easily be picked up.
In addition to the design and conguration of
equipment, hazard control and accident pre-
vention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment. It is
the responsibility of the owner or operator to
read this manual and to train all other opera-
tors before they start working with the ma-
chine.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety
is everyone's business. By following recom-
mended procedures, a safe working environ-
ment is provided for the operator, bystanders
and the area around the worksite. Untrained
operators are not qualied to operate the
machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are
the result of suggestions made by customers like
you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to
operate the machine safely and how to set it to
provide maximum eld efciency. By following
the operating instructions in conjunction with a
good maintenance program, your Leaf and Debris
Collector will provide many years of trouble-free
service.
5.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
•Please remember it is important that you
read and heed the safety signs on the Leaf
and Debris Collector. Clean or replace all
safety signs if they cannot be clearly read
and understood.
• If a safety shield or guard is removed for
any reason, it must be replaced before the
machine is again operated.
• Always use two people to handle heavy, un-
wieldy components during assembly, installa-
tion, removal or moving.
• Place all controls in neutral, stop engine,
set park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
• Do not allow riders on the machine or tractor
at any time. There is no safe place for any
riders.
• Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with
the safety rules and operation instructions to
use this machine.
• Never allow children to operate or be around
this machine.
• Do not reach into blower openings when the
engine is running. Install and secure access
covers before starting engine.
• Clear the work area of objects which might
be picked up and snagged or entangled in
the machine.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
• Do not stand behind machine when the dis-
charge door is open and blower is running.
• Do not unhook machine when compart-
ment is full. Hitch may upend when hitch is
unhooked.
• Keep hands and feet away from pick-up
head when engine is running. Keep others
away.

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5.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS
The AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collec-
tor is a large trailer with a blower on the
front. The blower creates a vacuum
to pick up debris through the pick-up
head. The material is blown into the
containment chamber at the rear. The
unit is unloaded by opening the rear
door and using the manual crank to
turn conveyor chain on the bottom of
the compartment. Power is provided
through a self contained gas engine
mounted on the front of the frame.
A chopper is, or can be installed in
the duct between the blower and the
containment chamber to cut the debris
and leaves into smaller pieces. Smaller
pieces allow more material to be loaded
before unloading is required.
A Pick-Up
B Blower
C Gas Engine
D Blower Drive
E Brush Drive
F Blower Discharge
G Compartment
H Discharge Door
J Screen
K Unloading Crank
Storage
L Unloading Drive
M Chopper
N Chopper Drive
Fig. 4 PRINCIPLE COMPONENTS
H
J
F
G
B
A
E
C
D
G
L
K
A
B
C
L
M
N