Brinly STS-427LXH User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons
and property. Read it carefully before assembly and operation
of the equipment!
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1009725-E
LAWN SWEEPER
MODEL:
STS-427LXH
• Assembly
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts

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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Sweeper! Your Sweeper has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer
service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224. We have competent, well trained technicians to help you with the assembly and
use of your Sweeper.
SAFETY LABELS AND NOTATION
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This symbol will help to point out important safety precautions
throughout this manual. It means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
Your safety is involved.
The safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your
product to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
On your product safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious
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.
• DO NOT wrap the pull rope around your wrists, ngers or ANY body parts.
• DO NOT use the pull rope while the towing vehicle is moving.
• Attach the pull rope as directed on pages 14-15 of this manual.
• Avoid overlling the hamper. Heavy loads are more difcult to dump.
• Park towing vehicle and set the parking brake before dumping material.
• Use the handle that has been provided.
• AFTERDUMPINGTHEHAMPER:Always make sure to fully secure the pull
handle to the back of the towing vehicle using the Hook and Loop tape.
HAMPERPULLROPE
While in use, the pull rope can be under
some strong tension. To prevent any potential
injury or digital amputation, please be aware of the following:
INTRODUCTIONANDSAFETY
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
- Please read & retain this manual. The instructions will enable to assemble and maintain your Sweeper properly.
- Please carefully read and observe the SAFETY SECTION of this manual.
- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining and caring for your Brinly-Hardy Sweeper.
TABLEOFCONTENTS
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Safety &
Necessary Tools ............ 2
Specifications .............. 2
General Notes .............. 3
Part List ................. 4 - 5
Assembly ............... 6 - 15
Operation .............. 16 - 21
Maintenance ........... 22 - 27
Limited Warranty ........... 28
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum
Towing Speed ................ 5 mph
Hamper Capacity ........... 20 cu. Ft.
Maximum
Hamper Weight .............. 120 lbs
Empty Weight ................ 75 lbs
Maximum
Towed Weight ............... 195 lbs
REQUIREDTOOLS
FORASSEMBLY
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• 1/2” Wrench (2) • Pliers
• 9/16” Wrench (2) • Gloves
• 7/16” Wrench (1) • Safety Glasses
• Flat-Tip Screwdriver (1)
B-7063
(To Scale)

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• Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle (tow vehicle
weight + operator weight) is greater than the maximum towed
weight of attachment (empty attachment weight + weight of load).
• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle.
• Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating of the towing
vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal force required to pull the
attachment (including weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/speed setting or
less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control.
Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over rough terrain.
Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
• Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
• Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment follows the
path of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load could
cause loss of control or overturn attachment and towing vehicle.
Additional weights may need to be added to your vehicle; check
with towing vehicle manufacturer for recommendations.
• Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow & gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
• If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steering
control or the towing vehicle may tip.
Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
Avoid uphill starts.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions can
affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operating near
drop-offs.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for trafc when crossing near roadways.
• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a trailer or truck.
• The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use extra care
when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight in order to avoid
jackkning. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact
attachment draw bar. Damage could result.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking brake,
and shut off engine before leaving the operator’s osition for any
reason including emptying the attachment.
• Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle or on a highway or in
any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher than
maximum recommended towing speed.
• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a car or truck.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose tting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment
and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain.
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place.
• The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthorized
modications to the towing vehicle or attachment may impair its
function, safety and void the warranty.
TOWINGVEHICLEANDTOWINGSAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL before
operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed
load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only with
a towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not
connect this attachment except at the approved hitch point.
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing
vehicle operator’s manual.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle.
• Do not allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper
instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
PROTECTTHOSEAROUNDYOU
• Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing
vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for bystanders.
• Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance away
while operating this or any attachment.
• Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look carefully
behind for bystanders.
KEEPRIDERSOFFTOWEDATTACHMENT
&TOWINGVEHICLE
• Do not carry passengers.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this attachment,
the towing vehicle or hitch bracket. Riders are subject to injury
such as being struck by foreign object and/or being thrown off
during sudden starts, stops and turns.
Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in this
attachment being operated in an unsafe manner.
GENERALNOTES
(Operation)
CAUTIONSHOULDBETAKENWHENTOWINGAND/ORUSINGANYATTACHMENT.
This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of
towing vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle,
and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions noted in the
towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following precautions:

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TUBES:
PARTS
3
4
REF PARTNO. DESCRIPTION QTY
11008953-10 Lock Arm 1
21008958-10 Height Adjustment Handle 1
61008965 5/16" x 1" Spacer 2
7 1009047 Vinyl Bolt Cap 2
81009058 Vinyl Grip 1
911M1020P 5/16" x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt 1
10 11M1024P 5/16" x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt 6
13 2M1012P 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Bolt 5
14 2M1044P 5/16" x 2-3/4" Hex Bolt 3
15 2M1056P 5/16" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt 2
16 30M1000P 5/16" Hex Nut 2
17 30M1200P 3/8" Hex Nut 2
18 40M1000P 5/16" Lock Washer 2
19 45M1111P 5/16" Washer 14
20 B-1673P 1/4" Lock Nut 6
21 B-1674P 5/16" Lock Nut 1
22 B-1675P 3/8" Lock Nut 2
23 B-3861 1/2" X 2-1/2" Hitch Pin 1
24 B-4107 1" Vinyl Cap 2
25 B-4786 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut 16
26 1009205 Grip 1
27 B-4868 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt 2
28 B-5650 5/16" Star Lock Washer 1
29 B-983 0.08" Hairpin Cotter 2
30 D-146P 1/8" Hairpin Cotter 1
31 F-782 5/16” Knob 1
32 R-1141-01 Frame Spacer 1
33 R-2303 5/16" X 1-3/8" Clevis Pin 2
34 R-618 Large Washer 3
35 1008997SER Pull Handle 1
REF PARTNO. DESCRIPTION QTY
36 1009049 Adhesive Hook and Loop 1
37 1009639 Rope, Pull, Hamper 1
40 R-2426 Hamper 1
41 1009046 Adjustment Label 1
42 1008955 Dust Cover 2
43 1008957-10 Lower Pivot 1
44 1008959-01 Wheel Axle 2
45 1008986-10SER Brush Housing 1
46 1008987 Wheel 2
47 1008992-10 Hamper Stop 1
48 11M0808P 1/4" x 1/2" Carriage Bolt 6
49 50M0624P 3/16" x 1-1/2” Cotter Pin 4
50 B-4768 5/8" Machine Bushing 4
51 B-5924 Brinly Decal 1
52 B-7063 Caution Label 1
53 F-577 5/8" E Ring 6
54 L-1744 Label, Serial No 1
55 R-2205 Brush Section 6
56 R-2259-01 Brush Axle 1
57 R-2261 1/4" x 3/4" Dowel Pin 2
58 R-2262 5/8" Large Flat Washer 2
59 R-2263 5/8" Flat Washer 2
60 R-2281 Brush Holder 4
61 R-2289SER Bearing Retainer 2
62 R-2320 5/8" External Retaining Ring 2
63 R-2321 Screw, Tapping, #12 X 3/8 4
64 R-2485LH LH Drive Pinion 1
65 R-2485RH RH Drive Pinion (Not Shown) 1
68 R-2251-10 Hitch Clevis 1
70 R-2307 Spring Rod 2
31008960-10 Tow Tube, Right 1
41008961-10 Tow Tube, Left 1
51008962-10 Hamper Mount 2
38 R-2300-10 Upper Side Tube 2
66 R-2194-10 Rear Hamper Tube 2
67 R-2195 Hamper Stop Rod 1
69 R-2443-10 Lower Side Tube 2
38
66
66
67
69
5
38
69
5

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BRUSHHOUSING
COMPONENT
VIEW:
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27 19
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25 PARTS
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53 64
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62 42 46
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*On newer models,
the tapping screws (63)
have been replaced with
molded-in clips attached
to the dust cover (42).
A diagram has been
provided with instructions
for removal of the new
dust cover. (See pg 22).
(RH Drive Pinion
Not Shown)
TOWTUBE
COMPONENT
VIEW
HAMPERFRAMEAND
HAMPERCOMPONENTVIEW
3
4
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69
67
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