Ohio Steel RT3HK Quick start guide

6001607-REV A 9/12
Assembled in U.S.A. of domestic and imported components
RT3HK
Tandem Hitch Kit
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT

Read and understand all safety rules and operating instructions before using this tractor
attachment.
Follow all safety rules and operating instructions provided by your tractor's manufacturer
when using attachment.
Follow all safety rules and operating instructions provided by your sweeper's manufacturer
when using attachment.
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate tractor or attachment.
Reduce tractor speed to slowest setting when towing or operating on slopes.
Operate up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
Do not carry passengers on tractor or attachment.
Avoid sudden turns or maneuvers.
Use caution when backing up to prevent damaging attachment.
Do not tow attachment on public roadways.
Do not remove warning decals from product.
Check product for worn, loose, or damaged parts before each use. If any damage is present,
repair the product before using.
Check product for loose or missing fasteners before each use. Tighten or replace fasteners
as needed before using.
Do not fasten rope to any part of your body or clothing.
Do not hold rope while tractor and Lawn Sweeper are in motion.
Do not use Lawn Sweeper near fire or smoldering debris.
Always empty hopper before storing to avoid spontaneous combustion of contents.
Do not exceed tractor speed of 6 miles per hour when towing or operating Lawn Sweeper.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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Safety Rules

3 (x1)
13 (x1)
6 (x1)
2 (x2)
7 (x8) 8 (x10)
10 (x6)
9 (x3)
11 (x2)
15 (x1)
16 (x1)
12 (x3)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
9/16" WRENCH OR SOCKET •
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH •
1 (x1)
4 (x2) 5 (x2)
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Carton Contents

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5
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8
3
Carefully read all assembly
instructions before beginning
assembly.
NOTE: tube locations on
plates and welded column
direction.
Loosely attach hitch tubes to
plate connectors using hex bolts
and nylon lock nuts.
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2
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Tighten ALL bolts/nuts before
proceeding to Step 3.
Loosely attach short hitch, long
hitch and welded column to
plate connectors using hex
bolts and nylon lock nuts.
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Assembly Instructions
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10
Attach eyebolts to top of
welded column as shown.
Add sweepers to tandem
hitch assembly using
hitch pins provided with
sweepers. Proceed to
step 5.
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Assembly Instructions
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4

Secure arm slides with hex
bolts and lock nuts
provided.
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8
4
4
SWEEPER
GRIP PIN
SWEEPER GRIP PIN
Add arm slides to sweepers
by removing grip pins on
sweeper bag tubes. Align
hole in u-clamp of arm slide
and re-insert grip pins.
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5
Assembly Instructions
5

Add hitch pin and hair pin
cotter to attach to tractor.
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Add rope to Universal Pull handle.
Thread rope through eyebolt and
secure to top rear tube of sweeper bag.
NOTE: leave enough slack in the rope
to allow Universal Pull handle to hang
loose in front of eyebolt.
CAUTION: NEVER allow rope to hang
low enough to get caught in wheels or
brushes.
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Assembly Instructions
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If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within TWO
YEARS from the date of purchase, we will at our option repair or replace it free of
charge. This warranty excludes tires, wheels, brushes and bag, which are
expendable and become worn during normal use.
This warranty does not cover:
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence. •
Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. •
Paint that is worn or faded due to normal use or exposure. •
To arrange for product repair call 1-800-652-2321, or return this product to place
of purchase for replacement.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state. This warranty applies only while this product
is in use in the United States.
In the space below record the purchase date of your Lawn Sweeper.
Model Number RT3HK
Purchase Date
Keep this Owner's Manual and your receipt in a safe place for future reference.
After the two year warranty period all replacement parts may be ordered by
calling 1-800-652-2321 .
When ordering replacement parts, always give the following information:
Product TANDEM HITCH KIT •
Model Number RT3HK •
Part Number •
Part Description •
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Warranty

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Repair Parts

www.ohiosteel.com
[phone]
Designed And Tested In Columbus, Ohio
MODEL # RT3HK
2575 Ferris Road Columbus, OH 43224
[phone]
Manufactured In The U.S.A. From Domestic
And Imported Components
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16504 30000