Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
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Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure

45-0570
30 inch Push Lawn sweePer

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SAFETY RULES

Remember, any equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using this equipment.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means —
ATTENTION! Become alert! Your safety is involved.

  • NEVER allow anyone to operate the sweeper without proper instructions.
  • NEVER permit children to operate the sweeper.
  • NEVER push the sweeper too close to a fire.
  • NEVER attempt to remove wire or string wrapped around the brush while the brush is rotating.
  • ALWAYS wear eye protection while operating the sweeper.
  • Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain, in ditches, and on hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control.
  • Stay alert for holes or other hidden hazards.
  • This sweeper is not meant for street or highway use. Watch for traffic when sweeping near roadways.
  •  Keep all nuts and bolts tight.
  • The sweeper should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Repair any damage before operating the equipment.
  • Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual.

CARTON CONTENTS

Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 1

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 1 45976 Handle Tube
2 2 45977 Upper Kickstand Tube
3 2 2-79 Lower Kickstand Tube
4 2 28675BL3 Pivot Catch
5 2 2-12BL3 Cross Brace Tube
6 1 28678BL3 Left Side Brace
7 1 28679BL3 Right Side Brace
8 1 45981 Hopper Bag
9 2 2-25BL3 Wheel Brace
10 1 2-26 Axle
11 1 28679BL3 30 in. Sweeper Housing Assembly

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HARDWARE PACKAGE

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
A 1 26243 Height Adjustment Handle
B 1 24979 Height Adjustment Strap
C 2 43866 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8 GR5
D 2 41-42 Clevis Pin, 1/4 x 1-1/2
E 2 43081 Washer, .375 x .875 x .083
F 1 47810 Nylock Hex Nut, .312-18
G 4 43085 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 G5
H 2 28243 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2 GR2
I 2 43055 Hair Pin, 3/32 x 1.8
J 1 23400 Spacer, .410ID x .620OD x .15
K 1 44326 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 GR5
L 2 43080 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4 GR5
M 2 HA21362 Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8-16
N 1 43720 Wing Knob, 5/16 -18
O 1 43943 Height Adjustment Grip
P 5 43840 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
Q 1 25408 Spacer, .380ID x .875OD x .38
R 2 42210 Jam Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8-16
S 1 44732 3/8 External Tooth Washer
T 6 47189 Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4-20
U 2 48661 Rubber Adhesive Bumper
V 2 43021 Wheel, 7″ x 1-3/8″ x 1/2″ I.D
W 6 R19171616 Washer, .531 x 1 x .059
X 4 43093 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/2
Y 4 1509-90 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 GR5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16″ Wrenches
(2) 1/2″ Wrenches
(2) 9/16″ Wrenches
Layout and identify parts and hardware using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
STEP 1:  (SEE FIGURE 1)

  • Attach the left and right side braces (6 and 7) to the cross brace tubes (5) using four 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 hex bolts (P) and .312-18 Nylock hex nuts (F).
  • Attach the hopper bag (8) to the brace assembly by inserting the Velcro straps on the hopper bag (8) through the slots in the brake assembly.
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 4

STEP 2:  (SEE FIGURE 2)

  • Attach the lower kickstand tubes (3) to the sweeper housing assembly (11) using four 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 G5 hex bolts (G) and .312-18 Nylock hex nuts (F).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 5

STEP 3:  (SEE FIGURE 3)

  • Attach the height adjustment strap (B) to the right side of the sweeper housing (11) using a 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 hex bolt (P), 375 x .875 x .083 washer  (E), .41OID x .620OD x .15 spacer (J), .380ID x .875OD x .38 spacer (Q), and .312-18 Nylock hex nut (F).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 6

STEP 4:  (SEE FIGURE 4)

  • Attach the height adjustment handle (A and O) to the bracket on the sweeper housing (11) using two 5/16-18 x 3/4 GR5 carriage bolts (L) and two.312-18 Nylock hex nuts (F).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 7

STEP 5:  (SEE FIGURE 5)

  • Connect the height adjustment strap (B) to the height adjustment handle (A) using the 5/16-18 wing knob (N), .375 x .875 x .083 washer (E), 3/8 tooth washer (S), and 5/16-18 x 1 carriage bolt (K).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 8

STEP 6:  (SEE FIGURE 6)

  • Attach a 3/8-16 x 2 GR2 bolt (H), 3/8-16 hex nut (R), and 3/8-16 Nylock hex nut (M) to each lower kickstand tube (3).
  • Slide the upper kickstand tubes (2) into the lower kickstand tubes (3).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 9

STEP 7:  (SEE FIGURE 7)

  • Attach a wheel brace (10) to each upper and lower kickstand tubes (2 and 3) using two 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 GR5 hex bolts (Y) and 1/4-20 Nylock hex nuts (T).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 10

STEP 8:  (SEE FIGURE 8)

  • Place .531 x 1 x .059 washers (W) on each end of the axle (10) and then slide both ends of the axle (10) into the holes of the wheel braces (9).
  • Secure in place using a 1/8 x 1-1/2 cotter pin (X). Use pliers to bend the ends of the 1/8 x 1-1/2 cotter pin (X) once inserted into the holes on the axle (10).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 11

STEP 9:  (SEE FIGURE 9)
• Place a .531 x 1 x .059 washer (W) followed by a wheel (V) and then another .531 x 1 x .059 washer (W) onto the end of each axle (10).
• Secure each wheel by inserting a 1/8 x 1-1/2 cotter pin (X) into the hole on the end of each axle (10). Use pliers to bend the ends of the 1/8 x 1-1/2 cotter pins (X) to secure them in place.
Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 12 STEP 10:  (SEE FIGURE 10)

  • Slide the handle tube (1) into the ends of each upper kickstand tube (2). Secure the connections in place using a 1/4 x 1-1/2 clevis pin (D) and 3/32 x 1.8 hairpin (I) on each side.
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 13

STEP 11:  (SEE FIGURE 11)

  • Peel the adhesive backing off of the rubber bumpers (U) and adhere a bumper (U) to the underside of each of the two pivot catches (4).
  • Attach the pivot catches (4) to the hopper bag assembly using 1/4-20 x 5/8 GR5 hex bolts (C) and 1/4-20 Nylock hex nuts (T).
    Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 14

STEP 12:  (SEE FIGURE 12)

  •  Place the hopper bag assembly over the sweeper assembly and lock the bag into place by sliding over the bolts on the lower kickstand tubes (3).

Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 15

OPERATION

CAUTION: Always wear eye protection when operating the sweeper.
Take care when operating your sweeper. Operating your sweeper according to these instructions will help prevent damage and prolong the life of your sweeper.

ADJUSTING THE BRUSH HEIGHT

NOTE: Always mow the grass to an even height before sweeping.
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating height:

  1. Loosen the wing knob on the height adjustment lever.
  2. Use the height adjustment lever to raise or lower the brush. The ideal height is when the brushes are 1/2″ down into the grass.
  3. When the desired height is set, tighten the wing knob.

DUMPING THE SWEEPER

CAUTION : DO NOT DUMP THE SWEEPER TOO CLOSE TO A FIRE AS THE BRUSHES AND BAG CAN BE DESTROYED BY EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.
To dump the sweeper hopper bag, tip the sweeper forward or lift off the complete hopper bag frame. Always dump the hopper after each use. Damp or wet grass and leaves will cause damage to the hopper if stored for long periods of time.

STORAGE

You can hang the entire unit on a wall or remove the hopper bag frame for storage.

LUBRICATION/MAINTENANCE

The bearings in the sweeper have been pre-lubricated at the factory. It is recommended that a few drops of light oil be added to the brush shaft bearings twice a year.
Remove the wheels to clean gears every two years. After cleaning, apply an even coat of light grease.
To remove the wheel, pop off hub cap with a screwdriver and remove the retaining “E” ring and flat washer. See Figure 13.Agri-Fab 45-0570 30
Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 16

WHEEL GEARS/DRIVE PIN SERVICE

IMPORTANT: Do not remove both wheels at the same time to avoid mixing parts. (The R.H. and L.H. ratchet gears are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the position of washers and snap rings during disassembly.
See Figure 14.

  1. Remove only one wheel from the sweeper.

  2.  Remove the retaining rings and washers which hold the ratchet gear onto the brush shaft.

  3.  Remove the gear by sliding it off the brush shaft.
    (Look for the drive pin, which may fall out of the brush shaft when the ratchet gear is removed.

  4. To reassemble, insert the drive pin through the hole near the end of the brush shaft. Make sure the pin slides back and forth easily in the shaft.

  5.  Lightly grease the shaft and fill the ratchet gear with grease. Assemble the ratchet gear back onto the shaft.

  6. Lightly grease the axle and the gear teeth on the wheel and then reassemble the wheel. The brushes should rotate only during forwarding movement. If the brushes rotate by both forward and reverse movement, the drive pin is jamming in the ratchet gear. Disassemble, clean, and lubricate the drive pin and ratchet gear and then reassemble the wheel.

  7. Remove the other wheel and repeat steps 1-6.

Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 17

REPLACING BRUSHES

NOTE: Brush replacement should be done one brush at a time.
See Figure 15.

  1. Remove the hopper bag from the lawn sweeper.
  2. Tip the sweeper forward on the sweeper housing for ease of brush replacement. Do not remove the hex bolt from the double brush retainers through the brush shaft.
  3. Loosen the hex bolts and hex lock nuts from the single brush retainers. Slide the brush out of the retainers. Ensure you do not overlap the position of the bristles.
  4. Install the new brush, making sure the over-lap bristles are positioned the same as before and as shown.

Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 18

REPAIR PARTS FOR 45-0570 30 INCH PUSH LAWN SWEEPER

Agri-Fab 45-0570 30 Inch Push Lawn Sweeper -figure 19

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 1 6-45BL3 ASS’Y, 30″ SWEEPER HOUSING (W
2 1 68206BL3 ASS’Y, TUBE HEIGHT ADJ
3 6 43081 WASHER, .375 X .875 X .083
4 4 43182 BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 3/4 GR5
5 3 43080 BOLT, CARRIAGE 5/16-18 X 3/4 GR5
6 15 47810 NUT, HEX .312-18 NYLOC
7 2 25102BL1 DUST COVER
8 2 44598 AXLE
9 2 44684 NUT, HEX 3/8-24 JAM
10 2 R19131316 WASHER, .406 X .812 X .062
11 2 1038 NUT, HEX 3/8-24 JAM NYLOC
12 4 141 WASHER, .378 X 1.25 X .061
13 4 44125 WASHER, .625 X 1 X .03
14 3 23400 SPACER, .410ID X .620OD X .15
15 2 716-0106 RING, RETAINING 5/8″ E
16 2 44909 BUSHING, BRUSH SHAFT (PM)
17 2 714-0121 PIN, COTTER 5/32 X 1
18 2 40001 WASHER, SHIM .595 X 1.125 X .
19 2 44008 WASHER, .756 X 1.125 X .025
20 4 1650-21 RING, RETAINING .594 ID
21 2 47046 PIN, DOWEL 1/4 X 3/4
22 1 43885 PINION, L.H. 11 T.
23 1 43886 PINION, R.H. 11 T.
24 2 44006 WASHER, .849 X .598 X .025
25 4 741-0249 BEARING, FLANGED PV80 .63 ID
26 2 2674-32 CAP, HUB BLACK
27 1 23567 SHAFT, BRUSH (30 IN)
28 4 43902 BRUSH, 30″ SWEEPER 15-3/8″
29 8 43012 BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5
30 18 47189 NUT, HEX 1/4-20 NYLOC
31 4 23580 RETAINER, BRUSH (DOUBLE)
32 8 23581 BRACKET
33 1 28680BL1 BAR, CROSS
34 3 41157 RIVET, POP 3/16 SSD 64 BS LF
35 3 43910 WASHER, .219 X .5 X .049
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36 1 45976 TUBE, HANDLE
37 2 45977 TUBE, KICKSTAND – UPPER
38 2 2-79 TUBE, KICKSTAND – LOWER
39 1 28675BL3 PIVOT CATCH
40 2 2-12BL3 TUBE, CROSS BRACE
41 1 28678BL3 SIDE BRACE, (L)
42 1 28679BL3 SIDE BRACE, (R)
43 1 45981 BAG, HOPPER
44 2 44930 ASS’Y, WHEEL & TIRE (A-F)
45 2 2-25BL3 WHEEL BRACE
46 1 2-26 AXLE
47 1 26243 HANDLE, HEIGHT ADJ
48 1 24979 STRAP, HT ADJUST
49 2 43866 BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 5/8 GR5
50 2 41-42 PIN, CLEVIS 1/4 X 1-1/2
51 4 43085 BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 1-1/2 G5
52 2 28243 BOLT, HEX 3/8-16 X 2 GR2
53 2 43055 PIN, HAIR 3/32 X 1.8
54 1 44326 BOLT, CARRIAGE 5/16-18 X 1 GR
55 2 HA21362 NUT, HEX 3/8-16 NYLOC
56 1 43720 KNOB, WING 5/16 -18 (X-9966)
57 1 43943 GRIP HT. ADJ 32″/38″
58 5 43840 BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 1-1/4  G5
59 1 25408 SPACER, .380ID X .875OD X .38
60 2 42210 NUT, HEX 3/8-16 JAM NYLOC
61 1 44732 WASHER, 3/8 EXTERNAL TOOTH
62 4 43661 BOLT, HEX .25-20 X 1 GR5
63 2 48661 BUMPER, RUBBER (ADHESIVE BACK)
64 2 43021 WHEEL, 7″ X 1-3/8″ X 1/2″ I.D
65 6 R19171616 WASHER, .531 X 1 X .059
66 4 43093 PIN, COTTER 1/8 X 1-1/2
67 4 1509-90 BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 1-1/4 GR

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