Grizzly T10043 User manual
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MODEL T10043
38" LAWN SWEEPER
INSTRUCTION SHEET
• Read the vehicle and sweeper owner's
manuals and know how to operate your
vehicle and sweeper before using this
sweeper attachment.
• Maximum speed limit while towing this
sweeper is 6mph.
• Do not allow children or anyone without
proper training to operate the sweeper.
• Do not use sweeper as a trailer for
carrying people or animals.
• Keep all hardware tightened to be sure
the sweeper is in safe working order.
Figure 1. Model T10043 38" Lawn Sweeper.
Introduction
The Model T10043 38" Lawn Sweeper features
four rows of bristle brushes, a large capacity leaf
bag that swings up for dumping, adjustable height
settings, and a universal hitch for towing behind
any riding lawn mower.
Tools Needed for Assembly
• 10, 13, 14mm wrench and/or socket.
• Awl or similar tool.
• Crescent wrench (optional).
• Never attach the leaf bag dump rope to
any part of your body or clothing. Do
not hold onto the rope while towing the
sweeper.
• Attach the leaf bag dump rope to the
towing vehicle and make sure it is kept
away from wheels and rotating parts.
• If an object becomes lodged in the
sweeper, do not attempt to remove it
while the sweeper brush is moving.
• Only use the hitch for towing the trailer.
Do not attempt to use rope or chain for
towing.
To reduce the risk of injury when using this product:
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Unpacking
After all the parts have been removed from the
box, you should have the following items:
Box Contents (Figure 2) Qty
A. Leaf Bag (Not Shown) ................................ 1
B. Sweeper Assembly ..................................... 1
C. Leaf Bag Dump Rope ................................. 1
D. Hitch Tube Set ........................................... 1
Box Contents (Figure 3) Qty
E. Bag Frame Bar ........................................... 1
F. Support Rods ............................................. 2
G. Lower Bag Tubes ....................................... 2
H. Upper Bag Tubes ....................................... 2
I. Rear Bag Tubes ......................................... 2
J. Hitch Spacers ............................................. 2
K. Rubber Caps .............................................. 2
L. Height Adjustment Lever ............................ 1
M. Height Adjustment Lock Plate .................... 1
N. Flat Hitch Bracket ....................................... 1
O. Raised Hitch Bracket .................................. 1
P. Bag Mounting Tubes .................................. 2
Q. L Bracket .................................................... 1
Hardware (Figure 4) Qty
R. Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 65 .............................. 2
S. Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 55 .............................. 2
T. Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 40 .............................. 2
U. Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 16 .............................. 2
V. Hex Bolts M6-1 x 40 ................................... 4
W. Lock Nuts M6-1 .......................................... 4
X. Carriage Bolt M8-1.25 x 20 ........................ 1
Y. Lock Nuts M8-1.25 ..................................... 8
Z. Clevis Pins M6 x 33 ................................... 4
AA. Clevis Pins M8 x 50 ................................... 2
BB. Clevis Pins M10 x 15 ................................. 2
CC. Hairpin Cotter Pins 2mm ............................ 4
DD. Hairpin Cotter Pins 3mm ............................ 5
EE. Plastic Plugs ............................................... 4
FF. Fender Washer 8mm ................................. 1
GG. Spacer 15MM x 3.5mm .............................. 1
HH. Flat Washer 8mm ....................................... 1
II. Friction Washers 8mm ............................... 2
JJ. Knob ........................................................... 1
KK. Hitch Pin ..................................................... 1
If any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g. a
nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them, or
for the sake of expediency, replacements can be
obtained at your local hardware store.
Figure 2. Box contents 1.
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D
B
Figure 3. Box contents 2.
H
E
G
J
I
K
LM
N
O
PQ
Figure 4. Hardware.
S
T
U
V
W
Z
Y
X
AA
BB
CC
EE
FF
GG HH
II
JJ
KK
DD
F
R
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Assembly
1. Attach the hitch tubes to the sweeper assem-
bly as shown in Figure 5. Do not tighten the
hardware at this time. Refer to the inventory
figures on Page 2 for hardware identifica-
tion.
Note: Make sure the rear ends of the hitch
tubes angle slightly upward, as shown in
Figure 5, Detail A. If they angle downward,
this means the left tube is positioned on the
right side and vice-versa. Reverse the place-
ment of the hitch tubes, then attach them.
3. Tighten all hardware from Steps 1 and 2.
4. Insert the hitch pin and the hitch spacers, and
secure them with a 3mm hairpin cotter pin, as
shown in Figure 8.
Figure 6. Hitches under 11".
Flat Hitch Bracket
Raised Hitch Bracket
Hex Bolts
Hex Nuts (Obscured
From View)
Figure 7. Hitches over 11".
Flat Hitch Bracket
Raised Hitch Bracket
Hex Bolts
Hex Nuts (Obscured
From View)
Figure 8. Hitch Pin.
Hitch Pin
Spacers
Hairpin Cotter Pin
2. Measure the height of the hitch on your riding
lawn mower.
—If the mower hitch height is less than 11",
then assemble the sweeper as shown in
Figure 6.
—If the mower hitch height is more than 11",
then assemble the sweeper as shown in
Figure 7.
Assemble the hitch using the flat hitch brack-
et, the raised hitch bracket, the M8-1.25 x 55
hex bolts, and two of the M8-1.25 hex nuts.
Be sure the hex bolts fit between the hex
bolts from Step 1 (Figures 6 and 7).
Figure 5. Frame assembly.
Hitch Tubes
Sweeper
Assembly
W,X (x 2)
Upward Angle
S,Z (x 2)
Detail A Detail B
B
A
A
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5. Assemble the height adjustment lever, as
shown in Figure 9. Refer to the inventory fig-
ures on Page 2 for hardware identification.
Figure 9. Height adjustment lever.
Height Adjustment Lever Latch Plate
Knob
L Bracket
U
Z
Z
V,Z
Z
HH
II Z
HH
GG
HH
B
A
A
B
6. Insert one of the rear bag tubes through the
loops in the leaf bag. Make sure the holes in
the tube are facing down, as shown in Figure
10.
Figure 10. Rear bag tube placement.
Rear Bag Tube
Leaf Bag
7. Insert the upper bag tube through the pocket
in the leaf bag and into the rear bag tube,
then secure it with a plastic plug, as shown in
Figure 11. Repeat for both sides.
Figure 11. Rear bag tube placement.
Leaf Bag Pocket
Plastic Plug
Upper Bag Tube
Rear Bag Tube
8. Assemble the lower bag tubes, the remain-
ing rear bag tube, and the remaining plastic
plugs, as shown in Figure 12. Make sure the
holes in the rear bag tube are facing up.
Figure 12. Lower leaf bag frame assembly.
Rear Bag Tube
Plastic Plugs
Lower Bag Tubes
Holes Facing Up
Holes Facing Down
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9. Place the assembled lower leaf bag frame
into the leaf bag and connect it to the upper
frame tubes with the M10 x 15 clevis pins
and two 3mm hairpin cotter pins, as shown in
Figure 13. Repeat for both sides.
Figure 13. Upper and lower frame connection.
Lower Leaf Bag Frame
Leaf Bag
Upper Frame Tube
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Cotter Pin
10. Connect the snaps, as shown in Figure 14,
then slide the bag frame bar into the pocket
in the leaf bag and secure it with two M6 x 33
clevis pins and two 2mm hairpin cotter pins.
12. Feel along the length of the upper bag tube
for the hole in the area indicated by the
Figure 16 inset. Puncture the leaf bag using
an awl or similar device, as shown. Attach
the bag mounting tube to the upper bag tube
with an M8 x 50 clevis pin, and secure it with
a 3mm hairpin cotter pin. Place a rubber cap
over the end of the bag mounting tube, as
shown in Figure 16. Repeat for both sides.
Figure 16. Bag mounting tube.
Upper Bag Tube
Bag Mounting Tube
Clevis Pin
Rubber Cap
Hairpin
Cotter Pin
11. Insert the two support rods between the
upper and lower bag frame assemblies, as
shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15. Support rods.
Figure 14. Bag frame bar.
Snaps
Pocket Bag Frame Bar
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Cotter Pin
Frame Assemblies
Support Rods
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Operations
The Model T10043 can be raised or lowered to
achieve the optimal sweeping height for different
surfaces.
Adjust the position of the brushes so that they
extend approximately ½" into the grass.
To adjust the brush height:
1. Loosen the height adjustment knob, then
reposition the height adjustment lever. When
the desired height is reached, tighten the
height adjustment knob (Figure 19).
Figure 8. Height adjustment.
13. Attach the leaf bag assembly to the sweeper
assembly using an M6 x 33 clevis pin and a
2mm hairpin cotter pin, as shown in Figure
17. Repeat for both sides.
Figure 17. Bag attachment.
Sweeper
Assembly
Leaf Bag
Assembly
Clevis Pin
Hairpin
Cotter Pin
14. Attach the leaf bag dump rope to the leaf bag
frame, as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18. Rope attachment.
Leaf Bag Frame
Rope Tips for using the Model T10043 Lawn
Sweeper:
• Empty the leaf bag after every use.
• To dump the leaf bag, pull the leaf bag dump
rope forward or lift the rear of the leaf bag.
• For best results and ease of use, be sure the
height is properly adjusted for both the sur-
face being swept and the hitch height of the
mower.
• Follow the maintenance schedule outlined
in these instructions to prevent unnecessary
wear on your sweeper.
Height Adjustment Knob
Lock Plate
Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 19. Height Adjustment.
Make sure the leaf bag dump rope is
secured to the riding mower during use but
does not interfere with the operation of the
mower. Additionally, make sure the leaf bag
dump rope is not in a position to become
entangled in the wheels or brushes of the
sweeper. Failure to safely secure the rope
during use can damage the sweeper or
cause you to lose control of the mower.
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Every two years, the ratchet assemblies in each
wheel should be cleaned and greased.
Note: When performing this procedure, take
notes on the position of all washers, spacers,
and retaining rings. Work on one side at a time to
avoid mixing directional components.
To grease the ratchet assemblies:
1. Remove the dust cover, wheel nut, and
washer, as described in Step 2 of "To
Lubricate the Bushings", then remove the
wheel (Figure 23).
Figure 23. Wheel removed.
Ratchet Gear
Wheel
Maintenance
To prevent excessive wear, periodically lubricate
the brush shaft bushings, the wheel bushings,
and grease the ratchet assemblies in each wheel
unit.
To lubricate the bushings:
1. Tilt the sweeper onto its side and apply a few
drops of light oil to the brush shaft, as shown
in Figure 20.
Figure 20 Brush shaft bushing lubrication.
Apply Oil Here
Brush Shaft
2. With the sweeper still on its side, remove
the dust cap on the exposed wheel, then
remove the wheel nut and washer, as shown
in Figure 21.
Figure 22. Wheel nut removal.
3. Apply a few drops of light oil to the wheel
bushings, as shown in Figure 22, and spin
the wheel to distribute the oil. Replace the
washer, wheel nut, and the dust cap. Flip
the sweeper on to the other side and repeat
Steps 1-3 for the other bushings.
Figure 21. Wheel nut removal.
Wheel Nut
Washer
Dust Cap
Apply Oil Here
Brush Shaft
Bushing
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Figure 26. Brush assembly (end view).
Brush
Rotation
Brush
Rotation
Remove
Overlap Bristles
With extensive use, the brushes on the Model
T10043 may become worn and require replace-
ment.
To replace the brushes:
1. Tilt the sweeper all the way forward to allow
easy access to the brushes. For the sake of
simplicity, only replace one brush at a time.
2. Remove the lock nuts and hex bolts indicated
in Figure 26, and remove the old brushes.
It is not necessary to remove the bolts and
nuts connecting the brush holder to the brush
shaft.
2. Remove the retaining clip from the brush
shaft, then remove the spacers (Figure 24).
Figure 25. Ratchet gear assembly.
Ratchet Gear
Ratchet Pin
Brush Shaft
4. Thoroughly clean, then grease the parts
using multi-purpose grease. Re-assemble in
the reverse order from disassembly.
5. Repeat for the other wheel.
3. Remove the ratchet gear, the spacers on
either side of the ratchet gear, and the ratchet
pin (Figure 25).
Figure 24. Ratchet gear assembly.
Ratchet Gear
Retaining Clip
Brush Shaft
Ratchet Gear
Spacers
3. Install the new brush, making sure the over-
lap bristles are properly oriented in relation-
ship to the direction of brush rotation, as
shown in Figure 26. Tighten the hex nuts.
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T10043 Parts & Labels Breakdown
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T10043 Parts & Labels List
REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
1 PT10043001 RIGHT HITCH TUBE 42 PB94M HEX BOLT M5-.8 X 25
2 PT10043002 LEFT HITCH TUBE 43 PT10043043 WHEEL BACKING PLATE
3 PT10043003 RIGHT SIDE ENDPLATE 44 PT10043044 REAR BAG TUBE
4 PT10043004 LEFT SIDE ENDPLATE 45 PT10043045 UPPER BAG TUBE
5 PT10043005 SWEEPER BODY 46 PT10043046 LOWER BAG TUBE
6 PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 47 PT10043047 PLASTIC PLUG
7 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 48 PT10043048 LEAF BAG
8 PT10043008 REAR SUPPORT BRACE 49 PT10043049 CLEVIS PIN M10 X 15
9 PB03M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16 50 PT10043050 BAG FRAME BAR
10 PT10043010 ANGLE BRACKET 51 PT10043051 SUPPORT ROD
11 PT10043011 OUTER SHAFT FLANGE 52 PT10043052 BASKET ROPE
12 PT10043012 HEIGHT ADJUST TUBE ASSEMBLY 53 PT10043053 END CAP
13 PB15M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 40 54 PT10043054 HEIGHT ADJUST LOCK PLATE
14 PLN02M LOCK NUT M5-.8 55 PT10043055 RAISED HITCH BRACKET
15 PT10043015 WHEEL SPACER 56 PT10043056 FLAT HITCH BRACKET
16 PLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1 57 PT10043057 HEIGHT ADJUST LEVER
17 PT10043017 SPECIAL WASHER 58 PT10043058 BAG MOUNTING TUBE
18 PT10043018 INNER SHAFT FLANGE 59 PT10043059 CLEVIS PIN M8 X 50
19 PT10043019 BRUSH SHAFT BUSHING 60 PT10043060 WHEEL ASSEMBLY
20 PT10043020 BRUSH SHAFT 61 PT10043061 WHEEL BUSHING
21 PT10043021 BRUSH 62 PB86M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 65
22 PB08M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20 63 PB22M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 50
23 PLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1 65 PB52M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 35
24 PT10043024 BRUSH HOLDER 66 PT10043066 SPACER
25 PT10043025 BRUSH HOLDER CLAMP 67 PT10043067 KNOB
27 PT10043027 RATCHET PIN 68 PCB30M CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 30
28 PB03M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16 69 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
29 PLN04M LOCK NUT M8-1.25 70 PT10043070 RUBBER GRIP
30 PT10043030 AXLE SPACER 71 PWF08M FENDER WASHER 8MM
31 PT10043031 OUTER SPACER 72 PT10043072 HITCH PIN
32 PT10043032 BUSHING 73 PT10043073 HITCH SPACER
33 PR05M EXT RETAINING RING 15MM 74 PT10043074 HAIRPIN COTTER PIN 3MM
34 PT10043034 INNER SPACER 75 PT10043075 HAIRPIN COTTER PIN 2MM
35 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM 76 PT10043076 CLEVIS PIN M6 X 33
36 PLN05M LOCK NUT M10-1.5 77 PB03M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16
37 PT10043037 WHEEL DUST CAP 80 PTLW17M INT TOOTH WASHER 5MM
38 PT10043038 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 85 81 PT10043081 FRICTION WASHER 8MM
39 PT10043039 SPACER BUSHING 82 PT10043082 GRIZZLY 1-800 LABEL
40 PT10043040 RATCHET GEAR RIGHT 83 PT10043083 GRIZZLY.COM LABEL
41 PT10043041 RATCHET GEAR LEFT
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