Yard Tuff SP-48 User manual

48” 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-48

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Thank you very much for choosing this product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s
record below:
Model: ___SP-48__________ 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
14.5 Cubic Feet
Tires
10” x 1.75” Poly
Working Path Width
48”
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
•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. Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface can result in loss of control.
•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. Height Adjustment Assembly
4. Hitch Bracket (Straight)
5. Hitch Bracket
6. Sweeper Housing Assembly
7. Front Support Rod
8. Bag Arm Tube (2)
9. Bag Frame Strap
10. Hopper Support Rod (2)
11. Lower Hopper Side Tube (Right)
12. Lower Hopper Side Tube (Left)
13. Upper Hopper Side Tube (Right)
14. Upper Hopper Side Tube (Left)
15. Rear Hopper Tube (2)
16. Rope
17. Hopper Bag
18. Connecting Rod

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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 M8x75
Hex Bolt M8x55
Hex Bolt M8x40
Hex Bolt M6x40
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
2
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 Ø6x42
Hitch Pin
Plastic Plug

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ASSEMBLY
All loose parts are shown on page 2. Hardware in the parts bag are shown on page 3.
Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from the carton and verify that all the parts and
hardware shown on pages 2 and 3 are included.
Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined from the operator’s position while seated
on the tractor.
(Figure 1) Assemble the angle bracket to the sweeper housing using a M8×16 hex bolt (F) and a Nylon
Lock Nut M8 (G). 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 two M6 x 40 hex bolts (D), M6
nylon lock nuts (H). Do not tighten yet. Repeat for the L.H. hitch tube.
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(Figure 3) Fasten the hitch tubes together using two M8 x 75 hex bolts (A), and M8 nylon lock nuts (G).
Do not tighten yet.
If your tractor hitch has 10” to 13” ground clearance refer to figure 4. If your tractor hitch has 8”
to 10” ground clearance refer to figure 5.
(Figure 4 or 5) Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes using two M8 x 55 hex bolts (B) and M8
nylon lock nuts (G). 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 (Y), two spacers (M) and the Ø3 R pin (N) 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 M8×40 hex bolts (C) and M8 Nylon Lock nut (G). Do not tighten yet.
(Figure 7) Insert a M8×20 hex bolt (E) through the angle bracket. Assemble onto the bolt (in order) the
adjustable polo spacer (L), the height adjustment strap, a big flat washer Ø8 (J) and a M8 nylon lock nut
(G). Tighten.
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(Figure 8) Position the height adjustment handle side to side so that the wear washer and big flat
washer can fit between the handle and the height adjustment strap. Tighten the nuts securing the height
adjustment handle.
(Figure 8) Insert the carriage bolt M8×30 through the height adjustment handle. Assemble onto the bolt,
in order, the bolt, the height adjustment handle, the wear washer, the height adjustment strap, the wear
washer, the big flat washer, and the plastic knob.
(Figure 9) Assemble the connecting rod to the sweeper body by using two sets of hex bolt M6x12
and lock nut M6.
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ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG
(Figure 10)Turn the 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.
Fasten together using plastic plugs (Z).
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(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.
(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 hopper side tubes
using two Ø9.5 x 25 clevis pins (P) inserted from the inside, and two Ø3 R pins (N).
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(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
(Q) and Ø2 R pins (O).
(Figure 15) Secure the bag corners around the lower hopper side tubes by snapping the bag flaps to
the bag bottom on both sides.
Ø2 R PIN (O)
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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) Insert the Front Support Rod through the top hole in each upper hopper side tube and
assemble the bag arm tube and secure it with an Ø3 R pin (N).
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(Figure 18) Secure the rope to the top center of the hopper bag frame.
(Figure 19) 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 Ø6×42 clevis pins (R) and Ø2 R pins (O).
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ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR
(Figures 20, 21, 22)
1. Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.
2. Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the middle of its adjustment range.
3. Attach the sweeper hitch brackets to the tractor hitch, arranging the 3/4” spacers so that the bottom
of the sweeper bag is approximately level and 5” to 7” above the ground. See figure 21 for tractor
hitches that are 10” to 13” above the ground. See figure 22 for tractor hitches that are 8” to 10”
above the ground.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, the bottom of the sweeper bag should be approximately level and
5” to 7” off the ground as shown in figure 20.
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21

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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.
Ref #
Description
Qty.
Ref #
Description
Qty.
1
Hitch Tube, Right Side
1
40
Pinion Gear R.H.
1
2
Hitch Tube, Left Side
1
41
Pinion Gear L.H.
1
3
End plate, Right Side
1
42
Hex Bolt M5x25
6
4
End plate, Left Side
1
43
Dust Cover Assembly
2
5
Wrapper
1
44
Hopper Frame Tube (Rear)
2
6
Hex Bolt, M6×12
2
45
Upper Hopper Frame Tube (L.H)
1
7
Hex Bolt, M5×12
14
46
Lower Hopper Frame Tube (L.H)
1
8
Connecting Rod
1
47
Plastic Plug
4
9
Hex Bolt, M8×16
5
48
Hopper Bag
1
10
Angle Bracket
1
49
Clevis Pin C
2
11
Special Washer
2
50
Bag Frame Strap
1
12
Height Adjustment Tube Assembly
1
51
Hopper Support Rod
2
13
Hex Bolt, M8×40
2
52
Hopper Rope
1
14
Nylon Lock Nut, M5
20
53
Vinyl Cap
2
15
Adj. Washer C
2
54
Height Adjustment Strap
1
16
Big Flat Washer
1
55
Hitch Bracket
1
17
Inside Star Washer
2
56
Hitch Bracket(Straight)
1
18
Dust Cover Retainer
2
57
Height Adjustment Handle
1
19
Brush Shaft Bushing
2
58
Bag Arm Tube
2
20
Brush Shaft
1
59
Front Support Rod
1
21
Brush
4
60
Wheel & Tire Assy. (with bearing)
2
22
Hex Bolt,M6×20
12
61
Wheel Bushing
4
23
Nylon Lock Nut,M6
18
62
Hex Bolt,M8×75
2
24
Retainer, Brush (Double)
6
63
Hex Bolt,M8×55
2
25
Retainer, Brush (Single)
12
64
Upper Hopper Frame Tube (R.H)
1
26
Clevis Pin E
2
65
Hex Bolt,M6x40
4
27
Dowel Pin (Drive)
2
66
Spacer Bushing FOR Height Adj.Strap
1
28
Mounting Lock Washer, Ø5
6
67
Knob, Plastic
1
29
Nylon Lock Nut,M8
12
68
Carriage Bolt,M8×30
1
30
Spacer for Axle
2
69
Big Flat Washer,Ø8
1
31
Adj. Washer B
2
70
Handle Grip
1
32
Bushing
2
71
Wear Washer
2
33
Retaining Ring,Ø15
4
72
Hitch Pin
1
34
Adj. Washer A
4
73
Open End Bearing
2
35
Big Flat Washer, Ø10
4
74
R Pin Ø3
5
36
Nylon Lock Nut,M10
2
75
R Pin Ø2
4
37
Hub Cap
2
76
Clevis Pin B
2
38
Hex Bolt,M10×85
2
77
Lower Hopper Frame Tube (R.H)
1
39
Spacer Bushing Ø16×3.5
2
78
Hex Bolt M8x20
1

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