JOHN DEERE
WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER
EQUIPMENT DIVISION
M155002
C6
Lawn Sweeper
42 Inch
OMM155002 C6
OMM155002 C6
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
All information, illustrations and
speciꢀcations in this manual are based on
the latest information at the time of
publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT© 2006
Deere & Co.
John Deere Worldwide Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Division
All rights reserved
Previous Editions
COPYRIGHT© 2004, 2005
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
INTRODUCTION
• Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
Introduction
• Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
approved hitch point.
Using Your Operator’s Manual
Read this entire operator’s manual, especially the safety information,
before operating.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights as
described in the machine operator’s manual.
This manual is an important part of your machine. Keep all manuals in a
convenient location so they can be accessed easily.
• Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or operating
under adverse surface conditions. Use care when reversing.
Use the safety and operating information in the attachment operator’s
manual, along with the machine operator’s manual, to operate and service
the attachment safely and correctly.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Protect Bystanders
.If your attachment manual has a section called Preparing the Machine, it
means that you will have to do something to your tractor or vehicle before
you can install the attachment.The Assembly and Installation sections of
this manual provide information to assemble and install the attachment to
your tractor or vehicle. Use the Service section to make any needed
adjustments and routine service to your attachment.
• Keep bystanders away when you operate a towed attachment.
• Before you back machine and attachment, look carefully behind
attachment for bystanders.
Keep Riders Off Towed Attachment
Keep riders off of a towed attachment.
If you have any questions or concerns with the assembly, installation, or
operation of this attachment, see your local John Deere dealer or call John
Deere Special Services at 1-866-218-8622 for assistance.
Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury, such as being struck
by objects and being thrown off the attachment during sudden starts,
stops and turns.
Warranty information on this John Deere attachment can be found in the
warranty that came with your John Deere tractor or vehicle.
Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the attachment being used
in an unsafe manner.
Keep riders off of hitch bracket.
Safety
Keep Feet From Under Drawbar
Before you disconnect an attachment from machine hitch plate:
• Unload attachment.
Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s
manual for additional safety information.
• Stop attachment on level ground.
• Stop machine engine.
Operate Safely
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home applications.
Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed application.
Do not tow at speeds higher than maximum recommended towing speed.
• Lock machine park brake.
• Block attachment wheels.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control. Travel
slowly over rough ground.
• Make sure feet are not under drawbar.
• Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on machine or attachment.
Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and
being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in
the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
• Check machine brake action before you operate. Adjust or service
brakes as necessary.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage
immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged
safety and instruction decals.
• Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications to
the machine or attachment may impair its function and safety.
• Securely anchor all loads to prevent loads from falling.
Towing Loads Safely
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Travel
slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in towing vehicle
operator’s manual.
• Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on
slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
Introduction - 1
ASSEMBLY
Parts in Kit
Assembly
H
A
I
B
C
F
B
D
D
E
A
E
C
J
G
F
K
L
O
P
N
M
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Qty.
1
Description
Qty.
2
Description
Upper Frame Assembly (L)
Hitch Clevis Assembly (M)
Tow Tube (N)
Rear Tube (A)
1
2
Upper Tube (B)
Spreader Bar Assembly (C)
2
2
1
Lift Link (O) (reference, included in Bag of Parts A)
Brush Housing Assembly / Drive Unit (P)
2
Vinyl Cap (D) (reference, included in Bag of parts B)
Hamper Mount Tube (E)
1
2
Bag of Parts - Hardware (marked A)
2
Lower Tube (F)
Qty.
2
Description
1
Hamper Stop Rod (G)
Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/4 in.
Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/2 in.
Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 1-3/4 in.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/2 in.
Screw, 1/4 x 1-1/4 in.
1
Hamper, w/ Windscreen (H)
Hamper Pull Rope (I)
2
1
1
1
Flat Grip (J) (reference, included in Bag of Parts A)
Lift Handle (K)
4
1
4
Assembly - 2
ASSEMBLY
2. Insert lift link (E) into hole in cross tube (F), oriented as shown
Qty.
1
Description
L
Lock Pin
G
I
1
Hitch Pin, 1/2 in. diameter.
Large Hairpin Cotter
Lock Washer, 5/16 in.
Flat Washer, 5/16 in.
Standard Nut, 5/16 in.
Nylock Nut, 5/16 in.
Lock Nut, 1/4 in.
Push Connector, 5/16 x 5/8 in.
Spring
J
H
K
1
M
1
N
E
2
1
O
D
P
9
O
Q
4
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4
3. Insert the threaded end of lock pin (G) into upper hole (H) in lift handle
(I) and secure using a 5/16 in. lock washer (J) and 5/16 in. standard nut
(K).
1
1
Flat Grip
4. Install the flat grip (L) on the end of the lift handle.
1
Lift Link
5. Rotate the lift handle and assemble it to the lift link (E) through the lower
hole (M).
Bag of Parts - Hardware (marked B)
6. Install a 5/16 x 1-3/4 in. hex bolt (N) through the middle hole in the lift
handle (I), then install a 5/16 in. flat washer (O) onto the hex bolt on the
other side of the lift handle, as shown.
Qty.
2
Description
Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/4 in.
Clevis Pin, 5/16 x 1-3/8 in.
Small Hairpin Cotter
Special Flat Washer
Nylock Nut, 5/16 in.
Standard Nut, 3/8 in.
Lock Nut, 3/8 in.
7. Align the lift handle against the lock plate (P), with the lock pin in one of
the seven index holes at the top of the lock plate and the hex bolt through
the lower hole. Secure with spring (Q), 5/16 in. flat washer (O) and 5/16 in.
nylock nut (D). Tighten lock nut, then back off as necessary for proper
operation.
2
2
4
2
A
2
S
2
2
Vinyl Cap
A
D
R
Assemble Front Frame and Lift Assembly
D
NOTE: Use Hardware Bag A components for this sequence.
S
B
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8. Install the two tow tubes (R) into the upper frame assembly (A), and
secure with two 5/16 x 1-1/2 in. hex bolts (S) inserted from the outside,
and 5/16 in. nylock nuts (D) at the inside. Tighten hardware only finger-
tight at this time.
E
C
F
D
A
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1. Align the upper frame assembly (A) with the brush housing assembly
(B) and secure on each side with two 5/16 x 1-1/2 in. carriage bolts (C)
(installed from the inside, as shown) and 5/16 in. nylock nuts (D). Tighten
hardware.
Assembly - 3
ASSEMBLY
3. Tighten hitch clevis hardware and hardware securing tow tubes to
upper frame.
Assemble Hitch Components
NOTE: Use Hardware Bag A components for this sequence.
4. Insert hitch pin (L) into hitch clevis and secure with large hairpin cotter
(M) to store until needed.
Assemble Hamper Components
NOTE: Use Hardware Bags A and B components for this sequence.
E
B
F
E
B
A
G
F
H
A
H
D
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G
A
C
1. Park machine on a level, hard surface and measure from the ground to
the top of the rear hitch plate (A) or drawbar. This measurement will
determine mounting position of hitch clevis assembly (B).
C
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1. Install two lower tubes (A) into one of the rear tubes (B). Align curved
ends of lower tubes upward, as shown, when assembling components.
B
H
G
C
2. Thread a 3/8 in. standard nut (C) approximately 19mm (3/4 in.) onto
each end of hamper stop rod (D), then assemble the stop rod between the
two lower tubes.
L
M
3. Secure lower tubes to rear tube with 5/16 x 5/8 in. push connector (E).
E
4. Assemble a spreader bar assembly (F) at the inside of each lower tube,
with the shorter legs toward the hamper bottom. The hinged spreader bars
should be installed so that the hinge pivots to the front as they are
collapsed for storage, as shown. Secure with 1/4 x 1-1/4 in. screws (G)
installed from the outside and 1/4 in. locknuts (H) at the inside.
F
D
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Picture Note: Hitch clevis at bottom.
B
K
J
I
L
C
M
E
D
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Picture Note: Hitch clevis at top.
2. Place hitch clevis assembly (B) between the two tow tubes (C) and
secure with two 5/16 x 2-1/4 in hex bolts (D) and 5/16 in. nylock nuts (E).
Position hitch clevis and mounting holes as follows according to hitch plate
or drawbar height:
a.15.2cm (6 in.) - Clevis at bottom, hole position (F).
b.17.8cm (7 in.) - Clevis at bottom, hole position (G).
c.20.3cm (8 in.) - Clevis at bottom, hole position (H).
d.22.9cm (9 in.) - Clevis at top, hole position (I).
e.25.4cm (10 in.) - Clevis at top, hole position (J).
f. 27.9cm (11 in.) - Clevis at top, hole position (K).
Assembly - 4
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Flip attached windscreen behind hamper during hamper
component assembly.
H
U
G
P
D
H
P
F
G
L
B
I
N
T
T
Q
M
S
S
L
Q
O
Q
N
Q
R
M
R
J
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9. Assemble the curved ends of the upper tubes (L) over the ends of the
hamper stop rod and secure with 3/8 in. locknuts (N).
10. Engage snaps (O) at each corner of the hamper.
L
K
11. Straighten and lock spreader arms (F), then open hamper fully.
Assemble the spreader arms to the upper tubes, securing with 1/4 x 1-1/2
in. round head screws (G) from the outside, through existing holes in the
sewn pocket of the hamper and upper tube, and 1/4 in. locknuts (H) on the
inside.
E
L
E
12. Insert a 5/16 x 2-1/2 in hex bolt (P), from the outside, through an
existing hole in each upper tube in an area exposed by a cutout in the
sewn pocket of the hamper.
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NOTE: If two mounting holes are present at the curved end of the
hamper mount tubes, install the hex bolt through the lower hole.
5. Feed the remaining rear tube (B) carefully through the sewn pockets (I)
at the rear of the hamper. The material will have to be bunched together as
the tube is fed through.
13. Assemble a 5/16 in. special flat washer (Q) and hamper mount tube
(R) on the hex bolt (P) at the inside of each upper tube, securing with a 5/
16 in. special flat washer (Q) and 5/16 in. nylock nut (S). Do not
overtighten hardware, hamper mount tube must be able to pivot freely.
6. Place the previously assembled lower tubes, rear tube, spreader bars
and hamper stop rod into the bottom of the hamper and adjust to fit tightly
against the hamper base (J).
14. Install a vinyl cap (T) over the pivot end of each hamper mount tube,
as shown.
7. Lift the front of the hamper base with formed plastic channel (K) up over
the hamper stop rod (D) and then press it down until it snaps over the
hamper stop rod to secure.
15. Tie hamper pull rope (U) to upper rear tube where sewn pocket of
hamper is cut away.
8. Insert the straight ends of the upper tubes (L) into the sewn pockets (M)
at the sides of the hamper and assemble them into the rear tube (B) at the
top of the hamper. Position the curved ends of the upper tubes so they
point down, as shown, and secure the upper tubes to the rear tube with
two 5/16 x 5/8 in. push connectors (E).
Assembly - 5
INSTALLING
1. Park machine safely. See “Parking Safely” in the Safety section.
Assemble Hamper to Sweeper
2. Remove large hairpin cotter from hitch pin.
NOTE: Use Hardware Bag B components for this sequence.
3. Hold sweeper tow tubes to remove pressure from hitch pin, then remove
hitch pin from hitch clevis and rear hitch plate or drawbar on machine.
A
B
4. Pull or push sweeper backward to disengage hitch clevis from machine
hitch, install hitch pin in hitch clevis for storage and secure with large
hairpin cotter.
C
B
C
Storing
E
D
E
The sweeper can be tipped upright and stored against a wall using a
minimum of space:
1. Remove any loose material from hamper and brush housing / drive
assembly. The sweeper should be clean and dry before configuring for
storage.
D
2. Remove small hairpin cotters and clevis pins securing hamper
assembly to brush housing and remove hamper assembly.
3. Unlock spreader bars and collapse hamper.
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1. Flip windscreen (A) to the front over the top of the hamper and wrap
hook and loop fastener strips (B) around upper hamper tube on each side,
at first cut-out area, to secure.
4. Remove large hairpin cotter and hitch pin from hitch clevis, if stored
there.
5. Move lift handle to the index hole farthest forward (toward the tow
tubes).
2. Insert the end of each hamper mounting tube (C) into the upper frame
assembly of the sweeper on each side and secure with 5/16 x 1-3/8 in.
clevis pins (D) installed from the outside and small hairpin cotters (E) at
the inside.
A
C
Installing
Attaching Lawn Sweeper
D
1. Park machine safely. See “Parking Safely” in Safety section.
B
C
A
B
B
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6. Roll sweeper to desired storage area, lift hitch clevis (A) to pivot
sweeper to vertical position and resting on the tubes (B) at rear of sweeper
(bottom of sweeper should face wall).
2. Remove large hairpin cotter (A) and hitch pin (B) from hitch clevis (C) of
sweeper or other storage location.
3. Pull sweeper forward and position hitch clevis to straddle machine rear
hitch plate or drawbar (not shown). Align all hitch pin holes, then install
hitch pin down through hitch clevis and machine hitch, securing with large
hairpin cotter.
7. Lift the collapsed hamper assembly by the rear tubes, positioning the
middle of the upper rear tube (C) at the center hamper cut-out over the
opening in the hitch clevis (the inside of the hamper faces the lift handle
and tow tubes, and the bottom (D) of the hamper facing outward). Lower
the hamper to rest in the hitch clevis.
8. Replace hitch pin and large hairpin cotter.
Removing and Storing
Removing
NOTE: Refer to illustration in the Installing Section, earlier in this
manual.
Installing - 6
GETTING QUALITY SERVICE
Getting Quality Service
John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
John Deere provides a process to handle your questions or problems,
should they arise, to ensure that product quality continues with quality
parts and service support.
Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have
about your product.
1. Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals.
2. In North America or Canada, call John Deere Special Services at 1-
866-218-8622 and provide product serial number (if available) and model
number.
Getting Quality Service - 8
NOTES
Notes
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