Operator's Manual
®
STOP
44" HigH Speed Sweeper
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Model No. 486.24029
CAUTiON:
• Safety
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 41949 rev. (11/11/11)
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SAFeTY rULeS
Remember, any power 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 power equipment.
•
Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper before using this
sweeper attachment. Always instruct other users before they operate the sweeper.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
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Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.
Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of control.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with attachment of this sweeper. Do not fill sweeper to maximum capacity
without checking capability of the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes
Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to sweeper's wheels and bearings.
Do not hold onto dump handle while tractor is moving.
Never attach dump handle to tractor or any part of your body. Always keep it secured to the hopper bag while tractor is
moving. If any part of dump handle should become damaged, stop use of sweeper and replace the damaged part.
Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage after striking an object. Repair any damage before continuing operation.
Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause the bag and its
contents to burn.
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Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention! Become alert!
Your safety is involved.
CArTON CONTeNTS
3
(x1)
2
(x1)
1
(x1)
41041
42020
7
(x2)
6
(x2)
4
(x2)
43938
5
(x1)
10
(x2)
11
(x2)
40892
40890
26414
40989
40897
40893
14
(x1)
12
(x1)
13
(x1)
8
9
(x2)
(x1)
23014
26413
40894
24192
27115
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HArdwAre pACKAge
SHOWN FULL SIZE
21
24
25
(x9)
(x6)
(x2)
17
(x2)
26
(x5)
15
(x7)
16
(x1)
39
(x2)
47810
44917
43178
47189
23
(x2)
22
(x2)
43182
43978
43661
42
(x2)
68
(x2)
23368
18
(x1)
43648
27
(x2)
19
(x3)
47605
1540-107
43
44292
(x2)
28
(x2)
48365
20
43088
(x1)
43093
43055
43343
47623
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
30
(x2)
32
(x2)
29
(x1)
35
(x1)
34
(x1)
41036
26484
33
31
(x2)
(x1)
7071
23878
43193
41013
23353
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ASSeMBLY
TOOLS reQUired FOr ASSeMBLY
STep 3: (See FigUre 3)
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Secure each bag arm channel to the side of the
sweeper housing with a wing nut (31) and a washer
(43) installed on the bolt assembled in step 1.
Insert a pivot rod retainer (30) down into the end of
each bag arm channel.
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
7/16" Wrenches
1/2" Wrench
Pliers
•
•
Hammer
Install a compression spring (32) into the bottom of
each of the pivot rod retainers to secure them to the
bag arm channels.
STep 1: (See FigUre 1)
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Install a 1/4-20 x 1" hex bolt (39) and a 1/4" hex nut
(25) in each bag arm channel and then place a 1/4"
washer (43) onto the end of the bolt.
30
43
4
25
32
43
31
39
FigUre 1
FigUre 3
STep 2: (See FigUre 2)
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Slide the bag arm channels (4) into the sweeper
housing as shown in figure 2. Secure them to the
sweeper housing with a 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" hex bolt (15)
and 5/16" nylock nut (21). Tighten bolt until snug. do
not overtighten.
STep 4: (See FigUre 4)
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Attach the drawbar (14) to the sweeper by fastening
a drawbar bracket (8) above and below the drawbar
using two washers (68), three 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex bolts
(15) and 5/16" nylock nuts (21).
15
4
15
8
21
68
14
68
8
21
FigUre 4
FigUre 2
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STep 5: (See FigUre 5)
STep 7: (See FigUre 7)
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Lock the drawbar into position by inserting a 3/8" x
3" pin (20) into the center hole and securing it with a
small 3/32" hairpin cotter (19).
•
Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap in
the bottom of the bag.
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Slide the two lower hopper tubes (10) into the flaps at
the front of the hopper bag (3) as shown.
3
20
19
10
1
FigUre 5
FigUre 7
STep 8: (See FigUre 8)
STep 6: (See FigUre 6)
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Install a rear hopper tube (11) onto the ends of the
lower hopper tubes (10) making sure the holes in the
rear hopper tube are facing up.
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Attach the hitch bracket (12) and straight hitch
bracket (13) to the drawbar using two 5/16" x 2-1/2"
hex bolts (15) and 5/16" nylock nuts (21).
Assemble the hitch pin (35) and two spacers (22)
to the hitch brackets. Secure them in place with the
large 3/32" hairpin cotter (18).
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Secure the rear hopper tube (11) to the lower hopper
tubes (10) with two 1/4" x 1" curved head bolts (26)
and 1/4" nylock nuts (24).
•
NOTe: Hopper bag (3) not shown for clarity.
24
Hole must face up
11
10
26
15
35
24
12
13
10
22
18
26
21
FigUre 8
FigUre 6
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STep 9: (See FigUre 9)
STep 11: (See FigUre 11)
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Slide the front flaps of the hopper bag up onto the
front of the lower hopper tubes. Secure the bag frame
tube to the lower hopper tubes using two clevis pins
(28) and small hairpin cotters (19).
•
Slide the assembled tubes down through the flaps in
the sides of the hopper bag (3) as shown.
NOTe: Be sure front flaps of hopper bag are positioned
above clevis pins.
•
Snap the sides of the bag to the bottom of the bag at
the front corners .
19
28
FigUre 9
STep 10: (See FigUre 10)
FigUre 11
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Place two washers (42) between the middle holes in
a rear hopper tube (11). Install two cotter pins (27)
into the holes, spreading the ends around the tube.
Assemble the rear hopper tube (11) to the two upper
hopper tubes (6) using two 1/4" x 1" curved head
bolts (26) and 1/4" nylock nuts (24). The bolt heads
should face up as shown in figure 10.
STep 12: (See FigUre 12)
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Slide the assembled tubes back up underneath the
wind screen as shown.
42
26
11
24
6
27
26
24
6
FigUre 12
FigUre 10
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STep 13: (See FigUre 13)
1. Secure the top and bottom hopper tubes together
using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (17) on inside the
hopper bag and two 5/16" nylock nuts (21) outside.
STep 15: (See FigUre 15)
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Insert the hopper support rods (7) into the hole
beneath the curved head bolt (26) in each upper
hopper tube. Flex and insert the rod into the hole in
the bottom rear hopper tubes as shown.
NOTe: The hopper support rods will flex about as much
as shown in figure 15 when they are assembled.
26
7
21
17
7
7
17
21
FigUre 13
FigUre 15
STep 14: (See FigUre 14)
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Slide the dump handle clip (33) onto the dump handle.
Attach the dump tube to the rear hopper tube using
a U-clamp (34), a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (16) and a
1/4" nylock nut (24). Install the U-clamp between the
washers and cotter pins.
STep 16: (See FigUre 16)
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Slide the pivot rod (2) through the flap in the bag's
windscreen first and then through the hole in each
upper hopper tube.
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Swivel the dump tube so that the end of the tube
rests on the ground behind the bag and supports the
rear of the bag in an upright position.
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Hammer a palnut (23) onto each end of the pivot rod.
HiNT: Place the bag on its side on a hard surface to
make installation of palnuts easier.
24
2
23
34
16
5
33
FigUre 16
FigUre 14
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STep 17: (See FigUre 17)
ATTACHiNg Sweeper HiTCH TO TrACTOr
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Slide the handle grip (29) onto the end of the handle
tube (9).
1. Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.
2. Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about
the middle of its adjustment range.
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Assemble the handle tube (9) to the dump tube (5)
and secure in place with a 1/4" x 1" curved head bolt
(26) and 1/4" nylock nut (24).
3. Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, making
adjustments to the hitch brackets depending on the
drawbar height of your tractor as shown in GROUP A,
GROUP B and GROUP C diagrams in figure 20.
4. Arrange the spacers into one of the three possible
combinations as shown below in the GROUP A,
GROUP B and GROUP C diagrams in figure 20.
iMpOrTANT: To obtain the best performance from your
sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is
approximately level with the ground as shown in figure 19.
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Snap the dump handle clip (33) onto the pivot rod.
33
29
26
9
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY
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FigUre 17
STep 18: (See FigUre 18)
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To attach the hopper bag to the sweeper, slide the
pivot rod into the pivot rod retainers on the ends of
the bag arm channels. The channels go on the inside
of the bag tubes.
APPROXIMATELY LEVEL
(6" to 8" FROM SURFACE)
FigUre 19
HiNT: Temporarily loosen the wing nuts (31) if necessary
to fit the channels inside the bag.
grOUp "A" VeHiCLeS
wiTH HiTCHeS
grOUp "B" VeHiCLeS
wiTH HiTCHeS
grOUp "C" VeHiCLeS
wiTH HiTCHeS
HAViNg 11" TO 13"
HAViNg 9" TO 11"
HAViNg 7" TO 9"
grOUNd CLeArANCe. grOUNd CLeArANCe. grOUNd CLeArANCe.
31
FigUre 20
FigUre 18
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OperATiON
(Sweeper SHOwN iN dUMp pOSiTiON)
DUMP
HANDLE
PIVOT ROD
DRAWBAR
OFFSET
TUBE
DRAWBAR
BAG ARM
CHANNELS
KNOB
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
dump Lever
Bag Arm Channels
pivot rod
Height Adjustment Handle
Knob
drawbar
Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat.
Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
Allows the hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material.
Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole.
Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches.
Allows the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor.
drawbar Offset Tube
SweepiNg Speed
HOw TO USe YOUr Sweeper
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do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of
approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors).
Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to adjust
the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.
CAUTiON:Maximum towing speed is 6
m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to
wheels and bearings.
BrUSH HeigHT AdJUSTMeNT
dUMpiNg OF Sweeper
•
To adjust sweeper brushes to best operating height,
loosen adjustment knob and push down on height
adjustment lever to raise the brush, or push up on
the lever to lower the brush. See figure above. Best
adjustment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down
into the grass. Always mow the grass to an even
height before sweeping.
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Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of
the rider or tractor. Unclip dump lever from pivot rod
and pull forward to empty the hopper. Always empty
hopper after each use.
CAUTiON: Keep sweeper away from fire.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes
and hopper bag and could cause the bag
and its contents to burn.
drAwBAr OFFSeT
The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left
hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.
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MAiNTeNANCe
CUSTOMer reSpONSiBiLiTieS
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate brush shaft bearings
Lubricate wheel bearings
Clean Sweeper
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Clean, inspect and lubricate gears
SCHedULed MAiNTeNANCe
CLeANiNg
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Clean the sweeper after each use.
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Clean the sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
Clean debris from the hopper bag with a brush or
broom.
Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
•
Every year, remove the wheels to clean and lubricate
the gears, wheels and axles. After cleaning, lubricate
the axles and the teeth on the gears and wheels with a
light coat of grease.To remove a wheel, pop off the hub
cap to expose the head of the bolt. Remove the nut and
step spacer from the bolt and then remove the wheel
along with the bolt and washers. When re-assembling,
be sure the step spacer is properly seated in the hole
in the sweeper housing. Refer to "Gear and Drive Pin
Service" and figure 22 on page 12.
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Remove any material which has wrapped around the
brushes or the ends of the brush shaft.
TrOUBLeSHOOTiNg
wheels skid when sweeping
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•
•
Brushes set too low.
Brushes are jammed.
Wheels are jammed.
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Adjust height till brushes are 1/2" down into grass.
Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction.
Remove one wheel at a time to check for obstruction
or damage. Refer to Service and Adjustments section.
STOrAge
•
Remove the pin (20) from the center hole, fold the
draw bar and then replace the pin (20). Refer to figure
5 on page 6.
Remove the wing nuts (31) from the bag arm
channel. Fold the bag arm channels into the sweeper
housing and replace the wing nuts (31). Refer to
figure 3 on page 5.
CAUTiON: Before storing the sweeper,
always empty hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
•
•
•
Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to
help prevent rust and mildew.
To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the
two hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.
•
Store in a dry area.
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SerViCe ANd AdJUSTMeNTS
BrUSH repLACeMeNT
geAr ANd driVe piN SerViCe
NOTe: Replace brushes one brush at a time.
1. Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper.
2. Loosen hex bolts and lock nuts on two single brush
retainers which clamp one brush to the double brush
retainers. DO NOT loosen or remove bolts which
fasten double brush retainers to brush shaft.
3. Slide the brush out of the retainers, noting on which
side of the brush the bristles overlap.
iMpOrTANT: do Not remove both wheels at the same
time to avoid mixing of parts. (The pinion gears are not
interchangeable. The ratchet end of the gears is marked
"R" or "L".) Make notes on the position of all parts before
removing them.
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•
•
Remove the hub cap to expose the head of the bolt.
Remove the bolt, washer, nut and step spacer.
Remove the wheel and washer from the axle.
To remove the larger 27 tooth gear, remove the
retaining ring and then remove the gear and washers.
To remove the smaller pinion gear, remove the
retaining ring and then remove the gear, the drive
pin (located in the brush shaft), the washers and the
spacer. See figure 22.
4. Install new brush, making sure the bristles overlap on
the same side of the brush as before.
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•
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•
Clean all parts and replace worn parts.
Lightly grease the shafts and the axle.
BRUSH R
OTATION
Lightly grease the drive pin and the ratchet teeth
inside the pinion gear. Reassemble the drive pin,
pinion gear, the 27 tooth gear and the washers onto
the shafts. Lightly grease the teeth of both gears.
Lightly grease the gear teeth on the wheel and then
reassemble the wheel, bolt and washers. Assemble
the step spacer and nut onto the bolt, fitting the small
end of the spacer into the sweeper housing. Tighten
the nut securely.
OVERLAP
BRISTLES
•
DO NO
T
REMO
VE
DOUBLE
BRUSH
THIS BOL
T
RETAINER
•
•
Repeat on the other end of the sweeper.
Check that the brushes rotate only during forward
motion of the sweeper. If the brushes are driven in
both forward and reverse, the drive pin is jamming.
If the brushes are driven only in reverse, the pinion
gears have been switched.
SINGLE
BRUSH
RETAINER (2)
OVERLAP
BRISTLES
FigUre 21
STEP SPACER
27 TOOTH GEAR
SPACER
DRIVE PIN
PINION GEAR
FigUre 22
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NOTeS
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34
16
5
3
29
26
9
24
27
42
26
42
24
11
26
6
7
24
23
54
6
24
30
32
26
30
32
2
33
11
21
10
55
57
17
19
23
4
4
67
52
53
7
43
25
67
28
24
26
41
15
39
15
69
65
65
39
40
17
46
41
47
48
25
21
37
48
10
49
21
19
50
51
1
43
62
24
63
61
21
59
58
31
44
43
66
28
56
60
38
40
65
20
15
15
69
65
41
66
56
15
15
35
52
57
8
51
50
67
31
43
48
49
68
53
14
48
47
13
36
67
45
41
55
22
12
18
8
54
68
21
21
21
19
21
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reF QTY pArT NO
deSCripTiON
Bag Frame Tube
Pivot Rod
Hopper Bag
Bag Arm Channel
Dump Tube
Upper Hopper Tube
Hopper Support Rod
Drawbar Bracket
Handle Tube
Lower Hopper Tube
Rear Hopper Tube
Hitch Bracket
reF QTY pArT NO
deSCripTiON
Sweeper Housing
Height Adjustment Tube
Height Adjustment Knob
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Dust Cover
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
7
1
2
1
3
1
9
2
2
14
2
5
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
42020
41041
40890
26414
40989
40892
43938
27115
40894
40897
40893
23014
24192
26413
44292
43648
43182
43343
43055
47623
47810
23368
44917
47189
43178
43978
43093
48365
7071
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
4
1
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
8
4
4
8
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
1
67193
67333
40891
43661
41570
1650-1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Retaining Ring (E Type)
1540-107 Washer, .78" x 1.25" x .031"
43088
27257
48651
48652
47046
Washer, .312" x .875" x .065"
44" Brush Shaft
Gear, Pinion L.H.
Gear, Pinion R.H.
Dowel Pin, 1/4 x 3/4"
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Straight Hitch Bracket
Drawbar
R19212016 Washer, .656" x 1.25" x .059"
23520
44232
41437
44008
141
41017
43932
1038
41948
49954
43012
46780
23580
23581
47171
Spacer, .660" x 1.250" x .250"
Ball Bearing
Retainer, Bearing (Plastic)
Washer, .78" x 1.125" x .025"
Washer, .378" x 1.25" x .061"
Hub Cap
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 3-1/2"
Nylock Jam Nut, 3/8-24
Wheel
Socket Screw, #10-32 x 1"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
42" Sweeper Brush
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 2-5/16"
Hair Pin, 3/32" x 1.8"
Hitch Pin, 3/8" x 3"
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
Spacer, .76" x 1" x .76"
Palnut, 3/8"
Nylock Nut, 1/4"
Hex Nut, 1/4-20
Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1.11"
Handle Grip 3/4"
Rod Retainer
Brush Retainer (Double)
Brush Retainer (Single)
Nylock Nut, #10-32
C-9M5732 Pop Rivet
26484
43193
41036
41013
23878
23353
44137
26538
45088
47605
41434
41949
Washer, .518" x 1" x .02"
Step Spacer, .41" x .75"
Wheel Bearing
Washer, 411" x 1" x .03"
Gear, 27 Tooth
Owners Manual
Wing Nut, 1/4"
Compression Spring
Dump Handle Clip
U-Clamp
Hitch Pin, 3/8" x 3"
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