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Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
The facility is most beneficial when moving from one cutting site to another close to it, by
reducing the engine revs to allow the sweeper brush to come to rest, no harm will be caused
to the sweeper or ground surface during transport, often over rough or difficult terrain when
stones and loose objects may be encountered.
5.5 FORWARD SPEED
The amount of grass or weeds to be cut dictates the forward speed; slow forward speeds give
better results in most cases. Ensure you follow the procedure below.
NORMAL FORWARD SPEED (1 kph~ very heavy use~ 10 kph ~ very light use)
Start off in the slowest speed possible, ensure the sweeper is working efficiently with the
engine set at maximum RPM and not laboring. (If this is not possible due to very heavy
conditions, raise height of brushes and be prepared to go over twice with machine set
lower on 2nd pass. Increase forward speed until the RPM of the engine starts to slow down
(This is working the engine too hard for conditions) – slow down, let the engine regain full
RPM and go through the same process but stop short of speed which made engine labor
previously. It is important always to listen to note of engine to ensure engine and sweeper
are working efficiently, slow down or stop once engine starts to labor.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN CLUTCH SLIP AND
ULTIMATELY SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH AND DRIVE
BELTS.
5.6 STOPPING THE SWEEPER
When stopping the sweeper after a period of heavy use. Run the machine at half working
speed in a stationary position, for at least 2 minutes, to allow the drive belts to cool down.
1. Show caution to hot parts e.g. engine exhaust, belts etc after engine is switched off.
2. Ensure the sweeper drawbar has been adjusted to allow the sweeper to run directly
behind the towing vehicle and is not in an offset position
3. When the sweeper has cooled down (Min 1hr after last used) Ensure all grass has been
removed from engine cooling fins, drive belt area, and rotors before operating again.
5.7 TRANSPORT POSITION
When the sweeper is being moved from one site to another it is advisable to raise the deck to
the highest position (Transport position, See section 5.3 “sweeper cutting height”)
The engine must be stopped and the blades at a standstill before adjusting to the transport
position.
Remove any crop debris from the deck before leaving the field.
Never move from one site to another with the engine running.
Please note the AT – Power Sweeper is not road legal, and should not be used on public
roadways
When moving from normal working conditions to heavier cutting, it may be
evident that the engine dies down and loses revs. SLOW DOWN IMMEDIATELY to allow the
engine revs to build up again to normal working speed. Follow the procedure detailed above
in “Normal Forward Speed”. Expected forward speed will be much lower in heavy conditions.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN CLUTCH SLIP AND
ULTIMATELY SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH AND DRIVE BELTS.
