Ohio Steel 42SWP-REVD User manual

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*Patent Pending
THIS EQUIPMENT
Professional Grade
Stores upright for space saving storage.
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22 Cubic Foot
Free wheels in reverse.
No-slip brush height adjustment.
Model No. 42SWP
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Lawn Sweeper
Extra large capacity 22 cubic foot hopper.•
Spiral shaped brushes for more efficient sweeping. ATTENTION:
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
MODEL42SWP-REVD

Store sweeper away from excessive heat to prevent damage to sweeper brushes and hopper bag.•
Before using your sweeper
Dumping the sweeper
To adjust the height of the brushes, remove clevis pin and move lever forward or backward
• When sweeping heavy or wet materials start with a higher setting, lowering with each pass.
sweeper with brushes 1/2" down into the grass.
Make sure brushes are clean and free of any debris.
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Visually inspect sweeper for obvious damage.
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Bag height and brush adjustment
• Use supplied hair pin cotter with hitch pin provided.
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Remove foreign objects from yard before using sweeper.
To remove the hopper bag, pull the two clevis pins from the hopper bag tubes and slide out.•
Always dump contents of hopper after each use.
• Sweeper can also be dumped by grasping hopper frame and swing up, away from hopper.
• If desired, the sweeper can be dumped from the tractor by pulling the rope forward.
• Brushes set too low for conditions will cause unnecessary wear. For best performance operate
• Adjust clevis up or down to make sure that the bag clears the ground when attached to tractor.
Storing the sweeper
• Do not store unit on brushes, permanent damage could occur.
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• Hopper bag can be collapsed for storage by removing the rear hopper support rods and folding
•to cloth parts.
Maintenance
frame down.
•to achieve desired brush height. Insert clevis pin and lock in place with hairpin cotter.
Using your sweeper
Before storing, clean both the sweeper and hopper bag to prevent rust to steel parts and mildew
To increase the life of the sweeper, clean after each use.•
Inspect sweeper for worn or damaged parts after each use.•
Inspect and remove any materials that may have wrapped around the brushes or the ends of•the brush axle.
Should rust appear on sweeper, sand area and paint with an enamel paint.•
Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.•
For best results, use sweeper when conditions are dry.•
Use caution when backing, jackknifing lawn sweeper can cause damage to the unit.•
Do not over fill the sweeper hopper.•
Do not fasten the rope to any part of your body.•Do not fasten the rope to any clothing.•Do not hold onto rope while pulling the sweeper.•
Always secure the rope to the tractor to ensure rope will not get tangled in wheels or brushes.•
The faster the tractors speed the further the material is thrown into the hopper. Operate at a•speed that will throw material to the back of the hopper.
Depending on conditions it may be necessary to adjust sweeping speed to achieve best results.•

51
52
1
3
45 5A 5B
4
AA
50
Bolt Bag Contents Carton Contents
9
53
54
Tools Suggested for Assembly
1/2" open end wrenches and/or sockets.
9/16" open end wrenches and/or sockets.
Adjustable wrench or pliers.
16 49
Read tractor and lawn sweeper instruction
manuals and know how to properly operate
equipment before using this attachment.
Do not carry passengers on sweeper.
Never exceed load capacity of hopper.
Never attach hopper rope to any part of your
body or clothing.
Never hold rope while towing lawn sweeper.
Always keep rope away from brushes and all
rotating parts.
When operating on slopes use lowest ground
speed.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected
with the addition of the lawn sweeper,
especially when traveling down a slope.
Safety Instruction
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REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
16 42SWP-16 2 #7 HAIR PIN COTTER
49 42SWP-49 6 3/8" FLAT WASHER
50 42SWP-50 73/8" NYLON LOCKNUT
51 42SWP-51 1 3/8" CLEVIS PIN
52 42SWP-52 2 3/8" X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT
53 42SWP-53 2 3/8" X 1" HEX BOLT
54 42SWP-54 3 3/8" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT
REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 42SWP-1 1 SWEEPER ASSEMBLY
342SWP-31LEVERHANDLE
4 42SWP-4 1 HEIGHT ADJ PLATE
5A 42SWP-5A 2 CLEVIS BAR FLAT
5B 42SWP-5B 2 CLEVIS BAR BENT
942SWP-91NYLONROPE
45 42SWP-45 2 HITCH TUBE
AA* 42SWP-AA 1 BAG/FRAME PARTS
* see page 9 for bag frame parts.

NOTE: MAKE SURE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PLATE (4) IS ABOVE HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT TUBE (2) WHEN ASSEMBLING.
Step 1. Add hitch tubes (45) to the hitch mount tubes by pressing button and sliding into position.
NOTE: TO REMOVE HITCH ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE SWEEPER IS IN HIGHEST
POSITION TO BE ABLE TO DEPRESS BOTH SNAP BUTTONS.
Step 2. Insert two 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolts (54) with washers (49) into front two holes of hitch
tubes (45). Secure with flat washers (49) and nylon locknuts (50).
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL CLEVIS BARS ARE INSTALLED.
Step 3. Add height adjustment plate (4) between hitch tubes and insert one 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2"
hex bolt (54). Secure flat washer (49) and nylon locknuts (50).
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Hitch Assembly to Hopper Assembly
2
45
4
54
49
49
50
45
46

Step 4. Attach clevis pieces (5A & 5B) as shown in the detail view making sure to insert clevis
bolts (52) between hitch bolts (54) as shown.
Step 5. Attach height adjustment lever (3) to height adjustment bar (2) with two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts (53) and 3/8" nylon locknuts (50).
Step 6. Pin height adjustment plate (4) to height adjustment lever (3) with 3/8" clevis pin (51)
and lock in place with hairpin cotter (16).
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51 53
3
16
50
4
Height Strap & Clevis Assembly
52
50
5B
5A
5A
5B
54

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Step 6. Build bottom assembly. Connect bottom left tube (28), center tube (32), and bottom right
tube (29). Slide hopper bag bar (33) into the pocket provided on front bottom of the bag.
Insert bottom assembly into hopper bag. Connect the bag, bar and tubes by inserting
clevis pins (39) thru grommet on bag, bag bar, and tube. Lock it in place with hairpin
cotter (16). Repeat on other side.
Step 7. Build top assembly. Connect top left tube (30), center tube (32), and top right tube (31).
Insert top assembly in to hopper bag. Connect top and bottom tube assemblies with
clevis pin (38) and hairpin cotter as shown.
Step 8. Slide pivot rod (34) thru pivot rod plate (36) hole in side
of frame tube (30), another pivot rod plate (36), hopper
connect tube (44), and thru pocket in top front of bag,
add another hopper connect tube (44), pivot rod plate
(36) frame tube (31), pivot rod plate (36) and center.
Add flat washer (42) to each side and lock in place with
hairpin cotter (16). Bolt pivot rod plates (36) together
with 5/16 carriage bolts (40) and nylon locknut (41).
Step 9. Open bag and insert the 3/16" dia rods (35) into the
holes at the rear top and rear bottom of the steel
bag frame. Secure bag to frame with velcro tab.
35
30
32
31
32
29
28
Hopper Bag and Frame Assembly
TOP ASSEMBLY
BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
VELCRO
HOPPER BAG
BAR POCKET
PIVOT ROD
POCKET
38
33
39
39
16
16
16
16
36
44
44
42 VELCRO
36
38
41
40
42
34
41
40

44
45 46
44
Step 10. Insert hopper connect tubes (44) into hitch mount tubes (46) as shown and lock in
place with 3/8" clevis pins (43).
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16
46
43
Putting the Bag onto the Sweeper

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12
14
1
51 53
11 26 10
10S
46 49
48
24 21 19 17
20X
59
8
23
6B 6
58
55
56
23
59
26
25
2
45
54
49
50
16
5B
5A
5B
15
52
50
4
7R
50
16 3
24
26
Sweeper Repair Parts List 42SWP
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 42SWP-1 1 SWEEPER ASSEMBLY 20 42SWP-20 2 5/8" RETAINING RING
2 42SWP-2 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 20X 42SWP-20X 2 5/8" "E" STYLE RETAINING RING
3 42SWP-3 1 LEVER HANDLE 21 42SWP-21 4 5/8" FLAT WASHER
4 42SWP-4 1 HEIGHT ADJ PLATE 23 42SWP-23 4 3/4" FLAT WASHER
5A 42SWP-5A 2 CLEVIS PLATE FLAT 24 42SWP-24 20 1/4"-20 X 1" HEX BOLT
5B 42SWP-5B 2 CLEVIS PLATE BENT 25 42SWP-25 8 1/4" FLAT WASHER
6 42SWP-6 2 WHEEL 26 42SWP-26 20 1/4"-20 LOCK NUT
6B 42SWP-6B 4 WHEEL BUSHING 45 42SWP-45 2 HITCH TUBE
7L 42SWP-7L 1 DUST COVER - LEFT 46 42SWP-46 2 HITCH MOUNT TUBE
7R 42SWP-7R 1 DUST COVER - RIGHT 48 42SWP-48 4 3/8"-16 X 2" HEX BOLT
8 42SWP-8 2 HUB CAP 49 42SWP-49 10 3/8" FLAT WASHER
10 42SWP-10 1 AXLE PIPE 50 42SWP-50 7 3/8" NYLON LOCKNUT
10S 42SWP-10S 2 AXLE ROD STUB 51 42SWP-51 1 3/8" x 1/2" CLEVIS PIN
11 42SWP-11 4 BRUSH HOLDER - DOUBLE 52 42SWP-52 2 3/8"-16 X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT
12 42SWP-12 8 BRUSH HOLDER - SINGLE 53 42SWP-53 2 3/8"-16 X 1" HEX BOLT
14 42SWP-14 2 BRUSH 54 42SWP-54 3 3/8"-16 X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT
15 42SWP-15A 1 HITCH PIN LONG 55 42SWP-55 2 AXLE BEARING
16 42SWP-16 2 HAIR PIN #7 56 42SWP-56 2 BEARING HOUSING
17 42SWP-17 1 PINION GEAR - LEFT 57 42SWP-57 1 HANDLE SLEEVE - NOT SHOWN
18 42SWP-18 1 PINION GEAR - RIGHT 58 42SWP-58 2 WHEEL AXLE
19 42SWP-19 2 DOWEL PIN 59 42SWP-59 4 COTTER PIN 1/8" X 1 3/4"

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41 34
42
40
41
38
36
42
44
44
36
16 16 16
39
39
33
38
35
27
47
Hopper Repair Parts List 42SWP
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BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
TOP ASSEMBLY
28
29
32
31
32
30
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
9 42SWP-9 1 NYLON ROPE - NOT SHOWN 35 42SWP-35 2 REAR BAG SUPPORT ROD
16 42SWP-16 8 HAIR PIN COTTER 36 42SWP-36 4 PIVOT ROD PLATE
27 42SWP-27 1 HOPPER BAG 38 42SWP-38 2 CLEVIS PIN 3/8" X 1/2"
28 42SWP-28 1 FRAME BOTTOM LEFT 39 42SWP-39 2 CLEVIS PIN 1/4" X 1 1/4"
29 42SWP-29 1 FRAME BOTTOM RIGHT 40 42SWP-40 4 5/16"-18 X 3/4" CARRIAGE
30 42SWP-30 1 FRAME TOP LEFT 41 42SWP-41 4 5/16"-18 NYLON LOCKNUT
31 42SWP-31 1 FRAME TOP RIGHT 42 42SWP-42 2 3/8" FLAT WASHER
32 42SWP-32 2 FRAME TUBE CENTER 43 42SWP-43 2 CLEVIS PIN 3/8" X 1 1/2"
33 42SWP-33 1 HOPPER BAG BAR 44 42SWP-44 2 HOPPER CONNECT TUBE
34 42SWP-34 1 PIVOT ROD 47 42SWP-47 2 POLY END CAP

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