converting lawn sweeper to direct drive

Rkh · Nov 6, 2015

is it possible to convert lawn sweeper drive for the brushes all on one drive vs running off a pinion(#17)& the inner plastic teeth on the plastic wheels that wear out?

IA Roy · Nov 6, 2015

You need a way to speed it up and change direction. At least reverse direction. Not sure on the speed. check how many brush revolutions per wheel revolution.

Janicholson · Nov 7, 2015

IAroy is thinking correctly. You need to keep close to a 10 to one ratio, and reverse rotation. to create the sweeping action. A metal gear used in place of the plastic Would be a best solution, (Boston Gear or other sources like Motion Industries. Machine out the original, and bolt in the new to make a better fix. Of course the cost will be as much as a new sweeper. Jim

495man · Nov 7, 2015

Replace with a new sweeper. 42" China ones was $199.99 CDN at times.

Direct drive won't work.

converting lawn sweeper to direct drive

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