How Does a Lawn Sweeper Work?
What is a Lawn Sweeper? A lawn sweeper is a special tool that can be attached to a riding lawnmower. It is attached using the hitch mechanism and pulled behind the lawnmower as it cuts grass. During the fall, large amounts of leaves can make lawn care difficult. The lawn sweeper eliminates these issues by collecting all of the leaves in an easy to operate basket. The sweeper is usually comprised of a few simple parts: a large brush, an axel, two wheels and a large hopper. Attached to the top of the hopper is a rope used for emptying the device. While the lawn sweeper is available for consumer use, it is primarily used in commercial applications. How Does the Sweeper Work? The lawn sweeper functions using a very simple process. First, a long metal arm is attached to the hitch of the lawnmower and locked into place using a metal hitch-pin. The metal arm is connected to the framework of the lawn sweeper. On the bottom of the frame, an axel and two wheels can be found. The key component fo
