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Adjustment of front sweeper

This covers the Kersten  EFKM 750-1250 range of sweepers

The Kersten sweeper is suitable for sweeping many different applications including hard surfaces, sports surfaces, real grass surfaces. The most suitable adjustment height will depend on many factors however a good starting point is illustrated below.

Sweeper adjustment

Adjust the two support wheels  (stabilizer) with the help of the rotary handles so that the sweeping brush is in light contact with the surface by 4 cm the whole width of the sweeper.

It is important to keep a consistent setting on both sides of the brush to ensure the brush wears evenly. The  settings of the two sides may be checked using the marking on the height scale graduation.

From this basic setting you may find you are penetrating the surface more or less than required. Use the rotary handles evenly to adjust the brush up or down.

Height adjustment is just one element which affects the performance of the sweeper in each application. Other factors such as brush speed and forwards drive speeds are also very influential factors. Too much engagement with the surface and/or too fast forwards speed can result in stalling of the brush or skipping  on the surface.




Frequently Asked Questions

This adjustment guide specifically covers the Kersten EFKM 750-1250 range of front sweepers. These models are versatile and suitable for various applications, including sweeping hard surfaces, sports surfaces, and real grass surfaces, offering flexibility for different cleaning needs.

To begin, adjust the two support wheels (stabilizers) using the rotary handles. The objective is to achieve light contact between the sweeping brush and the surface, specifically by 4 cm across the entire width of the sweeper. This serves as a foundational setting for effective sweeping performance.

Maintaining a consistent height setting on both sides of the brush is crucial for ensuring even wear of the brush bristles. This consistency can be verified using the markings on the height scale graduation. Even wear prolongs the life of the brush and maintains effective and consistent sweeping performance.

In addition to height adjustment, brush speed and forwards drive speeds are very influential factors affecting the sweeper's performance. Optimizing these settings in conjunction with the brush height can significantly improve sweeping efficiency and prevent issues such as stalling or skipping on the surface.

If the sweeper brush engages too much with the surface or the machine is driven at too fast a forwards speed, it can lead to operational issues. Specifically, this can result in the brush stalling or skipping on the surface, which hinders effective cleaning and can potentially cause undue wear on the equipment.