One Stop Gardens 98197 Lawn Sweeper User Manual
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1. 74 2 HexBoltMexi2 75 1 HairpinCotterO4 ee LLL SKU 98197 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 13 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Page 14 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 981972. LAWN AND LEAF SWEEPER 131 98197 ASSEMBLY OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn ings and precautions assembly operat ing inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In this manual on the labeling and all other information provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow
3. secure the Hopper Bag Frame 12 to the Sweeper by hooking the Clevis Pins into the notches in the Mount Arms see Figure 10 To remove the Hopper Bag Frame from the Sweeper flip the Bag Re tainers up and remove the Bag see Figure 10 Adjusting Lawn Sweeper to the Towing Vehicle The Sweeper must be secured to the towing vehicle so that the bottom of the Bag Frame 12 is approximately level when on a flat surface The Bag Frame must be off the ground 3 to 4 Do not allow the Bag Frame to drag on the ground Remove the Bag for storage Adjust Spacers 77 and Hitch Brack et 47 according to the diagram on page 9 The black line represents the tractor hitch For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 Riding Mowers with 8 to 10 1 2 Tractors with 10 1 2 to 13 Ground Clearance to Hitch Ground Clearance to Hitch WITH HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED ABOVE HITCH TONGUE WITH HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED SN HITCH TONGUE BELOW HITCH TONGUE NS Tractor BLACK LINE IS TRACTOR HITCH Hitch T WO SPACERS ABOVE TRACTOR HITCH fg a ONE SPACER ABOVE AND BELOW ONE SPACER ABOVE AND BELOW unas HI1CH TRACTOR HITCH TWO SPACERS BELOW TRACTOR TWO SPACERS BELOW TRACTOR muEU L us auc TS a 0 2 ses TWO SPACERS ABOVE TRACTOR f TWO SPACERS AND HITCH BRACKET BELOW TRACTOR HITCH TWO SPACERS AND HITCH BAR BELOW TRACTOR HITCH Ss 1 OPERATING IN
4. Angle i Bushing Tague Spacer 30 Bracket 89 Washer 54 Hex Nut 5 16 28 10 Attach the Angle Bracket 38 to the Hitch Tongue 65 as shown Secure Page 5 11 12 using Bolt 29 and Lock Nut 54 see Figure 5 Secure the round hole end of the Height Adjustment Strap 6 to the Angle Bracket 38 Place a Bushing opacer 30 over the end of the Slot Head Bolt 71 and into the hole in the Adjustment Strap 6 see Figure 5 and Assembly Diagram Secure with Lock Washer 44 and Hex Nut 28 Finish securing Height Adjustment Strap 6 to Height Adjustment Han dle Place the slot on the Height Ad justment Strap in line with the square hole Secure in place with Carriage Bolt 29 Washer 54 and Knob 5 Figure 6 Bag Mount Arm 48 Hex Bolt 73 13 Attach both Bag Mount Arms 48 to SKU 98197 the outside of the housing with Hex Bolts 73 and Lock Nut 60 Note that the notches in the Bag Mount Arms 48 must face upward and Bag Mount Arms must be attached to the outside of the housing see Figure 6 Hitch Bracket 47 Pin 75 5 14 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Figure 7 Hitch Pin Cotter 77 Insert two Spacers 77 between Hitch Bracket 47 and Hitch Tongue 65 Insert Hitch Pin 76 down through the Hitch Bracket Spacers 77 and through Hitch Tongue 65 Secure with Cotter Pin 75 see
5. Fig ure Hopper Bag Assembly Starting at the center cut in the top of the Hopper Bag 12 insert the Left Hand Upper Hopper Tube 9 through the hopper bag stitched tubes Re peat for the Right Hand Upper Hop per Tube 8 Slide the two Upper Hopper Tubes 8 9 together Make certain that the center holes line up perfectly Secure in place with Curved Head Bolt 63 and Hex Lock Nut 80 as shown in assembly diagram Page 6 as this will cause a loss of necessary tension Set each of the two Hopper Support Rods 50 by placing the top b end of each rod into the hole in the 85 Upper tube Bend the Hopper iL port Rod outward and snap the bot tom end of the Hopper Support Rod 50 into the hole in the Lower Hop Figure 8 Head Bolt 63 and Lock Nut 80 SKU 98197 Lower Hopper Tubes 10 11 Attach the two Lower Hopper Tubes as shown in Figure 8 Secure in place with Curved Head Bolt 63 and Hex Lock Nut 80 as shown in as sembly diagram Set the assembled Lower Hopper Tubes 10 11 onto the bottom of the Hopper Bag 12 Secure the Upper and Lower Hop per Tube ends together with two Hex Bolts 61 and Hex Lock Nut 57 Do not overtighten Assemble the Bag Frame Stamp 49 and Skirt Retainer 43 to the front edge of the bag bottom Set the Skirt Retainer 43 on top and the Frame otrap 49 Secure with six Screws 52 and Lock Nuts 53 Attach the Bag Frame Strap 49 to th
6. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Assembly 1 Due to the weight of the Lawn and Leaf Sweeper it is recommended that an additional adult assist in as sembly and set up 2 Assembly of the Lawn and Leaf oweeper will require use of the fol lowing tools not included hex wrenches standard screwdriver and pliers SKU 98197 eds f ity SO Hitch Tongue 65 Washer 54 aga a Flat Washer 54 Hex Loc Nut 18 Locate each of the 5 16 Hex lock Nuts 18 and 5 16 Flat Washers 54 Secure the Hitch Tongue 65 to the Skirt 4 on the sweeper housing Insert the 5 16 x 1 1 2 Carriage Bolts 67 inserted so that the bolt heads are on the inside of the hous ing Slide on Flat Washers 54 and thread on Hex Lock Nuts 18 Hand tighten in place see Figure 1 Figure 2 Carriage HexLock Bolt 29 Nut 1 8 9 SE Brace Rod 7 Secure the Brace Rod 7 to the Sweeper Housing Slide in Carriage Bolt 29 and secure Brace Rod in For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 place by sliding on Flat Washer 54 and Hex Lock Nut 18 see Figure 2 Figure 3 Hex Bolt 68 Brace Rod Brace Clip 70 Rod 7 Hex Bolt 73 S
7. this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous A DANGER situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING AWARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury SKU 98197 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury When using Lawn AWARNING 05 Sweepers basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury including the following READALLINSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Personal Safety 1 Dress Properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Wearing of long pants is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty 3 Read and adhere to all safety instruc tions provided by the manufacterer of the riding mover or the tractor that the Lawn Sweeper will be attached to 4 Do not Overreach Keep proper foot ing and balance at all times 5 Stay Alert Watch what you are do ing Use com
8. STRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT A SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product SKU 98197 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 AWARNING SKU 98197 Brush Height Adjustment To adjust Sweeper brushes to the best height loosen the Height Adjust ment Knob 5 and push down on the Height Adjustment Handle 69 to raise For best performance adjust the brushes so that they set 1 2 down into the grass Dumping the Sweeper The Sweeper can be dumped easily without getting off of the rider or trac tor Pull the rope forward to dump Always dump the Sweeper after each use Damp or wet grass and leaves will cause damage to hopper if stored for long periods of time MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance Lubrication BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Lawn and Leaf Sweeper Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 parts damaged and any other condi tion that may affect its safe oper
9. ation Add a few drops of light machine oil to the brush shaft bearins twice a year Remove wheels to clean gears ev ery two years After cleaning apply an even coat of light grease Do not overtighten wheel bolt and nut upon reassembly Wheel must be free to move in slot with height adjustment Removing Wheel Figure 11 XY BOLT __ WASHER HEX LOCK NUT Pop off Hub Cap 90 with a screw driver not included Remove Jam Nut 18 Hex Lock Nut and Washer 19 see figure 11 When servicing Wheel gears do not remove both wheels at once Re move one wheel at at a time to pre vent use of left hand parts on right hand side Make note of all washers and rings The Drive Pin is located inside of the ratchet gear When reassembling the ratchet gear and pin fill the inside of the gear with grease Reassemble the wheel and rotate it in both direc tions The wheel should drive the brushes only when turned in the for Page 10 ward direction If the brushes move in both directions then the Drive Pin is jamming inside the Ratchet Gear Make certain that the gear is clean and greased adequately Replacing Brushes Figure 12 RIGHT END VIEW D B OF BRUSH ATION OVER LAP BRISTLES Oil Bearing here SINGLE BRUSH RETAINER BRUSH ROTATION 1 Replace Brushes one at a time to avoid misplacing right and left hand side gearing 2 Remove the Hopper Bag 12 3 Tip the Sweeper ba
10. ck on its housing Do not remove Hex Bolts which fas ten the Double Brush Retainers 40 to the Brush Shaft 39 4 Loosen the Hex Bolts 73 and Hex Lock Nuts 60 Slide the Brush out of the retainers making note of the position of the bristles see Figure 12 5 Install new Brush making certain overlapping bristles are positioned the same as before SKU 98197 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as rep
11. e lower hopper frame Secure with Hex Bolt 61 and Lock Nut 57 Set the bag corners over the lower hopper tube Snap the bag bottoms closed with snaps on bag Note Hopper Support Rods are steel and require force to bend or bow Ex cercise caution and do not over bend Lock Nut 55 Bolt 56 1 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Cotter Pin 62 Clevis Pin 58 per Tube 11 Locate the hole along the side of the Upper Hopper Tubes Align the Hopper Bag 12 with the hole in the Upper Hopper Tube Pierce a hole through the Hopper Bag at the point it is aligned with the Upper Hopper Tube Figure 9 Bag Retainer Clevis 66 Mount Clamp 64 Secure the Mount Clamps 64 to each side of the Upper Hopper Tubes 9 Place one Clevis Pin 58 through the Mount Clamps 64 the Hopper Bag and the Upper Hopper Tubes 9 Secure with Hex Bolts 56 and Lock Nuts 55 see Figure 9 Repeat for second side Secure the Bag Retainers with Clevis Pins 58 and Cotter Pin 62 Wrap Cotter Pin around Clevis Pin as shown in Figure 9 Secure the Rope 78 to the top cen ter of the Hopper Bag Frame secure the Wind Screen 31 to the Upper Hopper Tube 9 Stretch out all four corner loops and snap into Page 7 T9 16 SKU 98197 place Wrap the rear loops around the Upper Hopper Tube for a secure fit Figure 10 Bag Retainer 66 Bag Mount Arm 48
12. ety Do not perform any maintenance including changing lines or mak ing repairs while the Leaf and Lawn oweeper is moving Do not fasten the rope to a pulling vehicle where it it will become entan gled in wheels or other moving parts Do not use the Sweeper on streets or highways Watch for traffic while using near roadways Do not use Lawn and Leaf Sweeper for other than intended use Maintain labels and nameplates on the Lawn and Leaf Sweeper These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Har bor Freight Tools for a replacement The warnings precautions and in structions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible con ditions and situations that may 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 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS Sweeper Housing 54 SWeeper Bolt 67 Housing Wheels solid rubber all terrain tread Net Weight 73 8 Lbs CEEOL dose SS ELE ccu E p qu B II v me FTT a When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT A
13. lacement parts Page 11 Part Q ty Description Part Q ty Description 4 Brush 29 3 Carriage Bolt M8x20 1 Pinion Gear R H 30 1 Bushing Spacer __ 1 Pinion Gear L H 31 1 Windscreen 1 Skirt 32 2 Brush Shaft Bushing 1 Height Adj Knob 33 1 Rear Support Brace 1 Height Adj Strap 34 1 Wraper 1 1 Brace Rod 35 2 DustCoverAssy 1 Upper Hopper Tube R H 36 8 Hex BoltM6x20 1 Upper Hopper Tube L H 37 2 Curved Hd Bolt 8 40_ 1 LowerHopperTube R H 38 1 Angle Bracket 1 Lower Hopper Tube L H 39 1 BrushShaft 10 11 6 Lf _8_ _9_ _10_ n 1 40 4 Brush Retainer double 16 41 8 Brush Retainer single 2 42 4 43 44 4 45 46 2 47 2 48 2 49 2 50 2 51 dd E M5x15 16 53 6 HexLlockNutMS 2 HexLockNutM10 54 6 FlatWasherOB 1 1 SKU 98197 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 12 Spacer 60 8 HexLockNutM10 79 2 FlatWasher 61 2 6 35__ 80 2 HexLockNut 66 2 BagRetainerClevis 85 1 HithTube 67 2 Carriage Bolt M8x40 86 1 BowedWasher 68 1 HexBoltM10x40 87 2 Spacer 69 1 HeightAd Hande _ 88 2 Spacer 70 1 ClipBrace Rod 89 1 Tongue Bracket 71 1 SI Truss Hd Bolt 8 25 90 4 WheelBearng
14. mon sense Do not op Page 2 SKU 98197 erate Lawn and Leaf Sweeper when you are tired Wear steel toed work boots to help prevent injury caused by flying debris Lawn and Leaf Sweeper Use and Care Avoid Dangerous Environment Do not use Lawn and Leaf Sweepers in extremely wet or flooded locations Keep Children Away All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use this product in the right appli cation Do not use Lawn and Leaf oweeper for any job except that for which it is intended Do not Force Lawn and Leaf Sweep er It will do the job better at the rate for which it was designed When not in use Lawn and Leaf oweeper should be stored indoors in a dry location that is out of reach of children Maintain Lawn and Leaf Sweeper with care Follow instructions for lu bricating and changing accessories Check Damaged Parts Before further use of the Lawn and Leaf oweeper a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will oper ate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of mov ing parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other condition that may affect its op eration A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician unless indicated elsewhere in this manual General Saf
15. weeper Housing HITCH POSITION A Torigue Bracket a 4 Before assembling the Hitch Bracket to the Hitch Tongue see section on determining position for your towing vehicle on page 8 47 5 Note Placement of the Hitch Bracket 47 will be determined by your tow ing vehicle Connect the Hitch Brack et to the Hitch Tongue with Hex Bolt 68 through Brace Rod Clip 70 onto Brace Rod 7 and down through middle hole in the Hitch Bracket 47 Continue through Hitch Tongue 65 Tongue Bracket 89 and thread on Hex Lock Nut 60 see Figure 3 and assembly diagram 6 Insert Hex Bolt 73 down through the rear hole of the Hitch Bracket 47 down through the Hitch Tongue 65 and secure with Hex Lock Nut 60 see Figure 3 f Tighten down all hardware SKU 98197 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Figure 4 Height Adjust Handle 69 Hex Lock Curved Head Bolt 37 en Place on Height Adjustment Handle 69 the Height Adjustment Tube 27 Insert the Curved Head Bolt 37 up through the Height Adjustment Tube 27 Slide on Washer 86 and se cure with Lock Nut 18 Repeat for second hole see Figure 4 9 Slide Grip 45 onto Height Adjust ment Handle 69 so that the inden tations for fingers face as shown in Figure 4 Figure 5 45 Strap 6 M Omm 96 Bracket 38 7 Lock Washer 44 m 71 Bolt
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