MTD TMO-285A User Manual

TEN CENTS

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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION

MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST

Important:

Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully

Model Nos.

19468-6
19468-7

TMO-285A

197-468A

and

63584

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-6647

REV. 7-76

I FRONT DRAW BAR

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your Two-Stage Sweeper has been assembled at

the factory except for the Front Draw Bar
Assembly and the Hopper which has been
shipped in the storage position.

To assemble, slide the Front Draw Bar onto the
Rear Draw Bar as shown and fasten securely with
nuts and bolts provided. To prepare the Hopper
for operation, remove the Rear Support Bracket
from the underside of the Hopper, and assemble
to the Lower Mounting Bolt of the Hopper as
shown above. Lift the Upper Frame and assemble
the other end of the support to the Top Mounting

Bolt as shown;
For Storage—The Hopper can be collapsed by

removing the support from the Top Mounting

Bolt only, allowing the Hopper and support to fold

down to the storage position.

OPERATION

Your Sweeper is a precision piece of equipment.

Engineering skill and experience have been
combined to provide the ultimate in safety and
efficiency. However, as with any type of precision
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of

the operator can result in damage to your
equipment. Therefore, exercise caution at all
times and do not subject your sweeper to misuse.

SWEEPING SPEED

Your sweeper has been designed to operate at
approximately AVz mph which is a fast walk and in

the middle of the range of most riding mower
speeds. Varying conditions may dictate another
speed and therefore, it is recommended you try
sweeping at different speeds to find the one most
suited to your conditions.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust your unit to the best operating height

adjustment, press the adjust lever in an outward

direction until the trunnion on the adjust lever

clears the end plate.

Move the lever UP for greater clearance between
lawn and brush or down for less clearance. After
the desired clearance is obtained allow the adjust
lever to spring back locking the trunnion in the
proper positioning hole.

Follow the same procedure for the opposite

wheel. See figure 1.