Agri-Fab Lawn Mower 45 0337 997 Operators Manual

							
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Important
The owners manual describes three 
models that differ only slightly from 
another.
Model A: Sweeping width 42 inch
(106 cm)
B model: Sweeping width 38 inch 
(96 cm)
C Model: Sweeping width 30 in (76 cm)
The differences will be pointed out at 
the places concerned.
Important for Customer Service
Copy all the details from the type plate 
into the panel below. These are 
important for the identification of the 
sweeper and for ordering spare parts. 
Safety
Proper use
This sweeper may only be used 
– for sweeping cut grass and leaves on 
lawns
– in accordance with the descriptions 
and safety instructions contained in 
this Users Manual. 
Every other use will not be regarded as 
proper use. 
Never allow persons to ride on the 
sweeper. 
General safety instructions
As the user of the sweeper, read 
through this Users Manual carefully 
before using the sweeper for the first 
time. Act accordingly and keep it in a 
safe place for future reference. 
Improper use of the towing vehicle may 
cause injuries or material damage. 
Read the Owners Manual for the 
towing vehicle and make sure that 
– that you have understood it and 
– that you are completely in control of 
the towing vehicle on slopes with the 
sweeper attached. 
Never allow children to handle the 
sweeper. Wear safety footwear when working 
with the sweeper. 
Unpacking/assembly
Check the scope of supply when 
unpacking. 
If parts are missing or damaged, contact 
the salesperson. 
Have the necessary tools at hand. This 
speeds up assembly. 
Assemble the sweeper as shown in the 
illustrations at the end of these 
instructions. Symbols are used in these 
illustrations; their meanings are as 
follows:
Do not tighten yet.
Tighten now.
Function
(Fig. 1)
When the sweeper moves forward, two 
pairs of brushes rotate and sweep grass 
and leaves into the grass bag. 
The depth of penetration of the brushes 
can be set using the control lever (1). To 
empty the grass bag, pull the rope (2) 
while the sweeper is stationary.
Operation
Risk of injury
The rope (Fig.1, No. 2) may wrap around 
the brushes or other rotating parts and 
injure you. 
Never attach the rope to your body, but 
only to the towing vehicle. Do not touch 
it while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk of overturning 
The driving and braking characteristics 
depend on the towed load.Check the loading capacity of the 
towing vehicle and only sweep 
appropriate amounts of grass and 
leaves into the grass bag.
Do not work on steep slopes.
Attaching the sweeper to a 
towing vehicle
(Fig. 2)
Park the sweeper and the towing 
vehicle on horizontal and level ground.
Loosen the knurled nut (1), place the 
adjustment handle in the middle and 
tighten the knurled nut.
Attach the sweeper so that the grass 
bag is as parallel to the ground as 
possible and that the underside clears 
the ground by a minimum of 13 cm. 
Setting the brush height
Tip: Best results are achieved if the 
brushes penetrate the grass to a depth 
of 1.5 cm.
Loosen the knurled nut (Fig. 2, No. 2), 
place the brush in the setting you 
require by means of the adjustment 
handle and tighten the knurled nut.
Driving
Caution
On starting off, make sure that the 
sweeper retains it balance and does not 
overturn. 
Do not exceed the maximum speed 
 (10 km/h).
There is a risk of the sweeper 
overturning when you are working on 
slopes. 
Do not work on slopes having an incline 
of more than 10°. 
Drive slowly and carefully, especially 
when turning. 
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Drive slowly on uneven ground (danger 
of overturning).
If the foreign matter (such as a stone) is 
struck, switch off the engine of the 
towing vehicle immediately. Check the 
sweeper and towing vehicle for damage 
and visit a specialist workshop, as 
necessary .
Open fire or severe heat can damage or 
even ignite the brushes and grass bag. 
Keep the sweeper away from fire.
Wear safety footwear. 
Emptying the grass bag
Stop the towing vehicle and switch off 
the engine.
Tip the grass bag from the towing 
vehicle by pulling the rope (Fig. 1, No. 
2). 
Tips on using the sweeper
A good result is achieved by sweeping 
at a speed of approximately 5 km/h.
Experiment to determine the driving 
speed at which best results are 
achieved.
Mow the lawn uniformly before 
sweeping the lawn.
Care and maintenance
Every time you use the sweeper
Check all screw connections for loose 
fitting and tighten as necessary.
Inspect sweeper parts such as brushes 
for damage (refer to “Maintenance”). 
Visit a specialist workshop as necessary.
When you have finished 
working
Empty the grass bag and clean with a 
brush or broom.
Clean the housing of the sweeper with 
a soft brush.
String or the like may wrap itself around 
the brushes or brush axle while you are 
working. Remove it carefully.
Once during the season
Lubricate the wheel bearings (refer to 
“Maintenance”).
At beginning and end of season
Lubricate the brush axle (refer to 
“Maintenance”)
Every two years
Clean and grease driving parts (refer to 
“Maintenance”) 
Storage
Caution
Grass and leaves in the grass bag can 
develop a great deal of heat over a long 
period of time and ignite.
Empty the grass bag before storing the 
sweeper.
Clean the sweeper thoroughly so that 
fungus and rust do not form.
Store the sweeper in a dry room.
If necessary (such as when space is 
cramped), the grass bag can be folded 
together. To do this, remove the two 
braces inside the grass bag.
Maintenance
Lubricate wheel bearings
(Fig. 3)
Remove the wheel cap (1) with a 
screwdriver.
Lubricate wheel bearings with a few 
drops of light oil.
Lubricate the brush axle
(Fig. 4)
Lubricate the brush axle with a few 
drops of light oil.
Greasing driving parts
Detach wheel:
Models A and B (Fig. 5)
Remove the wheel cap (1) with a 
screwdriver.
Remove locking nut (2) and washer (3):
Remove wheel. There is one washer (4) 
behind the wheel.
Model C (Fig. 6)
Remove the wheel cap (1) with a 
screwdriver.
Remove retaining washer (2) and plain 
washer (3).
Remove wheel. There is one washer (4) 
behind the wheel.
(Fig. 7)
Clean wheel housing and driving parts 
(remove old grease):
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Grease wheel housing and driving parts 
uniformly with new, light grease.
Attach wheel in reverse order to 
“Detach wheel”.
Replacing brushes
(Fig. 8)
Contact your salesperson to order 
replacement brushes.
Note: Replace brushes separately.
Remove all bolts and splints attaching 
the grass bag to the sweeper and 
remove the grass bag.
Remove the hexagon screws (1) and 
retaining nut (2) from the holders (3) of 
one brush.
Mark the side of the brush overlap (4).
Remove the brush from the holders and 
replace with new ones (brush overlap 
on same side as before.
Tighten the hexagon screws and 
retaining nut.
Attach the grass bag.
Maintaining the gear unit
(Fig. 9)
Note: Remove only one wheel at a time 
so that left and right parts cannot be 
confused. Mark the parts.
Remove wheel (refer to “Greasing 
driving parts”).
Remove retaining washer (1) and plain 
washer (2).Carefully pull out the gear unit (3). 
Make sure the drive pin (4) is not lost 
while doing so.
Check whether the drive pin slides 
lightly backwards and forwards. If 
necessary, clean and lubricate the drive 
pin and its surroundings.
Clean and apply fresh grease to the gear 
unit (3) and gear shaft (5).
Put on gear unit (3), washer (2) and 
retaining ring (1).
Clean and grease driving parts (refer to 
“Greasing driving parts”).
Replace wheel (refer to “Greasing 
driving parts”).
Make a check: The wheel can be rotated 
in either direction; the brushes should 
only be driven when the wheel is 
rotated forwards.  If the check fails, visit 
a specialist workshop.
If necessary, perform the steps for the 
other wheel.
Troubleshooting
If the wheels brake during sweeping, 
you can sometimes remedy the cause 
yourself. If in doubt, visit a specialist 
workshop.
Possible causes
Brushes penetrate the grass too 
deeply: Set the sweeper so that the 
brushes do not penetrate the grass by 
more than 1.5.
Brushes clog: Bring the sweeper to a 
halt and remove material clogging the 
brushes.
Wheels block: Determine cause, refer 
to “Maintaining gear unit”; or visit 
specialist workshop as necessary.
Specifications 
Warranty
The warranty terms issued by the 
Company or the importer shall apply in 
the country concerned.
We remedy faults on your sweeper free 
of charge under the terms of the 
guarantee providing that a material or 
manufacturing defect is responsible for 
the fault. In the event of a claim under 
the guarantee, please contact the sales 
person or the closest branch office. 
Model A B C
Length in cm  170 183 175
Width in cm  127 114 89
Height in cm  66 66 69
Weight in kg 31,8 26,8 25,9
Maximum 
permissible 
speed in  km/h10 10 10
Recommended 
speed in km/h555
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