Yard Tuff SP-38 User manual

38” Sweeper
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
11022010
Item# SP-38

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Thank you very much for choosing this product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record
below:
Model: ___SP-38__________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to
become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for
issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this product not be modified and/or used
for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a
particular application, DO NOT use the product until you have first contacted us to determine if it
can or should be performed on the product.
For technical questions please call 1-952-938-5222.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Description
Hopper Capacity
12 Cubic Feet
Tires
10” x 1.75” Poly
Working Path Width
38”
Maximum MPH
5
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this sweeper until they have
read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the sweeper works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WORK AREA
•Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a sweeper. Distractions can cause you to
lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards in your
work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s view that
may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.
•Be alert of your surroundings. Using a sweeper in confined work areas may put you dangerously
close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using a sweeper. Do not use a
sweeper while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating a sweeper may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
•Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields which
comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use as dust mask in dusty
work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area.Also use non-skid safety shoes,
hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
SWEEPER USE AND CARE
•This product is used for lawn sweeping; such as leaves, branches and etc.
•Do not modify the sweeper in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the
sweeper was designed.
•Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the sweeper. Broken parts will
affect the sweeper operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
•Do not exceed the sweeper load capacity.
•Distribute the load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the sweeper to tip, resulting in personal
injury to the operator or others.
•Use the sweeper on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the sweeper and its maximum
load.
•Store idle sweeper. When the sweeper is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach of
children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper bag.
•Axle needs lubrication before each usage.

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Carton Contents
1. Hitch Tube R.H
2. Hitch Tube L.H.
3. Handle Assembly
4. Hitch Bracket (straight)
5. Hitch Bracket
6. Hopper Bag
7. Connecting Rod
8. Sweeper Housing Assembly
9. Bag Arm Tube (2)
10. Bag Frame Strap
11. Hopper Support Rod (2)
12. Lower Hopper Side Tube R.H
13. Lower Hopper Side Tube L.H
14. Upper Hopper Side Tube R.H.
15. Upper Hopper Side Tube L.H.
16. Rear Hopper Tube (2)
17. Rope

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REF.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
REF.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
2
2
2
4
1
1
8
6
2
1
Hex Bolt M8x65
Hex Bolt M8x50
Hex Bolt M8x40
Hex Bolt M6x35
Hex Bolt M8x20
Hex Bolt M8x16
Nylon Lock Nut M8
Nylon Lock Nut M6
Hex Bolt M6x12
Big Flat Washer Ø8
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Y
Z
1
1
2
5
4
2
4
2
1
4
Angle Bracket
Adjustable Pole Spacer
Hitch Spacer
R Pin Ø3
R Pin Ø2
Clevis Pin Ø9.5x25
Clevis Pin Ø6x37
Clevis Pin Ø8x59.5
Hitch Pin
Plastic Plug

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ASSEMBLY
REMOVE THE HARDWARE PACK AND ALL LOOSE PARTS FROM THE CARTON AND VERIFY
THAT ALL THE PARTS AND FASTENERS SHOWN ON THE LAST PAGE ARE INCLUDED.
Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined from the operators’ position while seated on
the Tractor.
(Figure 1) Assemble the angle bracket to the sweeper housing using an M8x16 hex bolt and a M8 hex
lock nut. Make sure the bracket is turned as shown and aligned straight with the housing and then
tighten.
(Figure 2) Assemble the R.H Hitch Tube to the sweeper housing using M6x35 Hex Bolt and M6 Lock
Nut. Do not tighten yet. Repeat for the L.H hitch tube.
M8X16
HEX BOLT
HEX LOCK
NUT M8
1
ANGLE BRACKET
2

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(Figure 3) Fasten the hitch tubes together using two M8x65 Hex Bolts and M8 Lock Nuts. Do not
tighten yet.
If your tractor hitch is between 279mm to 330mm ground clearance refer to figure 4. If your tractor hitch
has 203mm to 279mm ground clearance, refer to figure 5.
(Figure 4 or 5) Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes using two M8x50 hex bolts and M8 hex
lock nuts. The bolts should straddle the front hitch tube bolt. Do not tighten yet.
At this time tighten the four bolts fastening the hitch tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two
bolts fastening the ends of the hitch tubes together. Finally, tighten the two bolts fastening the hitch
brackets to the hitch tubes.
(Figure 4 or 5) Assemble the hitch pin, spacers and the hair cotter pin to the hitch brackets.
3
4
5

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(Figure 6) Assemble the height adjustment handle to the height adjustment tube, as shown in figure 6.
Use two M8x40 hex bolts and M8 lock nuts. Do not tighten yet.
(Figure 7) Insert an M8x20 hex bolt through the angle bracket. Assemble onto the bolt (in order) the
spacer bushing, the height adjustment strap, an Ø8 big flat washer and a M8 hex lock nut. Tighten.
6
7

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(Figure 8) Position the height adjustment handle side to side so that the wear washer can fit between
the handle and the height adjustment strap. Tighten the nuts securing the height adjustment handle.
(Figure 9) Assemble the Connecting Rod to the sweeper housing by using two sets of Hex Bolt M6x12
and Lock Nut M6.

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ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG
(Figure 10) Turn a rear hopper tube so that the brace holes in the middle of the tube face down.
Slide the tube through the two loops sewn to the top rear seam inside the hopper bag.
(Figure 11) Insert the two upper hopper side tubes through the stitched flaps on each side of the
hopper bag.
(Figure 11) Assemble the ends of the rear hopper tube onto the ends of the upper hopper side
tubes.
(Figure 12) Turn the second rear hopper tube so that the brace holes in the middle of the tube face
up. Assemble the ends of the rear hopper tube onto the ends of the lower hopper side tubes.
Fasten together using plastic plugs.
11
10
00
12

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(Figure 13) Place the assembled lower hopper tubes into the bottom of the hopper bag.
(Figure 13) Attach the ends of the lower hopper side tubes to the inside of the upper side tubes
using two Ø9.5X25 clevis pins inserted from the inside, and two hair cotter pins Ø3.
(Figure 14) Insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve along the front edge of the bag
bottom.
(Figure 14) Assemble the bag frame strap to the lower hopper side tubes using two Ø6X37 clevis
pins and two hair cotter pins Ø2.
(Figure 15) Secure the bag corners around the lower hopper side tubes by snapping the bag flaps
to the bag bottom on both sides.
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14
FLAP
15

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IMPORTANT: Do not over bend the support rods during the following step. Over bending will cause the
steel rods to lose supporting tension.
(Figure 16) Tip the hopper onto its back to assemble the two hopper support rods. Place the ends
of each rod into the upper and lower rear hopper tubes bending the rod just enough to fit into the
holes in the tubes.
(Figure 17) Feel along the stitched flap on the hopper bag to locate the lower hole in each upper
hopper side tube. Place a hole through both sides of the stitched flaps in alignment with the lower
hole.
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(Figure 18) Insert an Ø8X59.5 clevis pin through the lower hole in each upper hopper side tube.
Next assemble a bag arm tube onto each clevis pin and secure it with a hair cotter pin Ø3.
(Figure 19) Secure the rope to the top center of the hopper bag frame.
(Figure 20) To assemble the hopper bag to the sweeper, slide the ends of the bag arm tubes into the
ends of the sweeper’s hitch tubes and secure with two Ø6X37 clevis pins and hair cotter pins Ø2.
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20

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OPERATION
WARNING: Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
WARNING: Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your body or clothing! Never hold onto
the rope while towing the sweeper!
MAINTENANCE
•Maintain your sweeper. It is recommended that the general condition of any sweeper be examined
before it is used. Keep your sweeper in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair
and maintenance. If any abnormal vibrations or noise occurs, have the problem corrected before
further use. Have necessary repairs made by qualified service personnel.

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DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

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For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 1-952-938-5222.
Part No
Description
Qty.
Part No
Description
Qty.
1
Hopper Rope
1
40
Connecting Rod
1
2
Vinyl Cap
2
41
Hex Bolt M6x12
2
3
Hopper Frame Tube (Rear)
2
42
Dust Cover Retainer
2
4
Bag Frame Strap
1
43
Inside Star Washer
2
5
Hopper Support Rod
2
44
Brush Shaft Bushing
2
6
Hopper Bag
1
45
Spacer Bushing
2
7
Lower Hopper Frame Tube (L.H.)
1
46
Spacer for Axle
2
8
Upper Hopper Frame Tube (L.H.)
1
47
Plastic Bolt
4
9
Hex Bolt M8x16
5
48
Star Washer Ø5
6
10
Angle Bracket
1
49
Clevis Pin C
2
11
Bag Arm Tube
2
50
End Plate (L.H.)
1
12
Lower Hopper Frame Tube (R.H.)
1
51
Special Washer
2
13
Hex Bolt M8x40
2
52
Bushing
2
14
Upper Hopper Frame Tube (R.H.)
1
53
Retaining Ring Ø15
4
15
Height Adjust Gripe
1
54
Adj. Washer A
4
16
Lock Nut M6
18
55
Adj. Washer C
2
17
Height Adjustment Handle
1
56
Dowel Pin (Drive)
2
18
Carriage Bolt M8x30
1
57
Pinion Gear (L.H.)
1
19
Brush Shaft
1
58
Adj. Washer B
2
20
Brush
4
59
Clevis Pin D
2
21
Wrapper
1
60
Wheel & Tire Assembly
2
22
End Plate (R.H.)
1
61
Wheel Bushing
4
23
Pinion Gear (R.H.)
1
62
Hex Bolt M8x65
2
24
Dust Cover Assembly
2
63
Hex Bolt M8x50
2
25
Height Adjustment Tube Assembly
1
64
Hub Cap
2
26
Clevis Pin Ø6x37
4
65
Hex Bolt M6x35
4
27
Wing Knob
1
66
Spacer Bushing for Height Adj.Strap
1
28
Washer
2
67
Nylon Lock Nut M10
2
29
Hex Lock Nut M8
12
68
Hex Bolt M5x25
6
30
Slotted Pan Head Screw M5x12
14
69
Big Flat Washer Ø8
1
31
Retainer Brush
6
70
Hex Bolt M6x20
12
32
Height Adjustment Strap
1
71
Retainer Brush
12
33
Hitch Tube (R.H)
1
72
Hitch Pin
1
34
Hitch Bracket
1
73
Cotter Bearing
2
35
Hitch Bracket (Straight)
1
74
R Pin Ø3
5
36
Hitch Tube (L.H.)
1
75
R Pin Ø2
4
37
Big Flat Washer Ø10
4
76
Big Flat Washer
1
38
Hex Bolt M10x85
2
77
Hex Bolt M8×20
1
39
Nylon Lock Nut M5
20

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WARRANTY
One-year limited warranty
TG
PO BOX 202
Hopkins, MN 55343
Made in China