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7)
Fasten the Handle (3) in place using the hardware in Panel 5. Use
Figure 7 as a guide.
NOTE: Do not over tighten 5/16" Nylock Nut (26). Do not fully
compress Spring (23).
8)
Place Vinyl Grip (28) from Panel 6 on end of Handle (3) as shown in
Figure 7.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Dethatcher can become unstable as
Towbar Angle is increased from ground. While manually moving
your Dethatcher, keep Towbar level with the ground and hold
Handle firmly against Lift Lock.
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INSTALLING YOUR DETHATCHER
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Make sure feet and hands are clear
of Tine Tips.
1)
Park towing vehicle safely and set parking brake. (See towing vehicle
manual).
2)
Align Dethatcher clevis (7) with towing machine hitch plate.
3)
Install Hitch Pin (24) through Clevis and towing machine hitch plate.
Secure Hitch Pin with Hairpin Cotter (27).
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27
REMOVING YOUR DETHATCHER
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Keep body parts away from under
drawbar.
Do not attempt to disconnect Dethatcher from towing vehicle
with weight on the tray.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Dethatcher can become unstable as
Tow Bar angle is increased from ground. While moving your
Dethatcher, keep Towbar Level with ground and hold Handle
firmly against the Lift Lock.
English Manual
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ASSEMBLY
Figure 7
OPERATION
1.
Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see towing vehicle opera-
tor's manual).
2.
Place Dethatcher in Transport Setting.
3.
Unload weight from Dethatcher tray.
4.
Remove Hairpin Cotter (27) and Hitch Pin (24) from the Clevis (7).
5.
While keeping Tow Bar level with the ground and holding the Handle in Transport
Setting, push Dethatcher away from the towing vehicle.
6.
Install Hitch Pin (24) and Hairpin Cotter (27) for storage.
ADJUSTMENT OF TINE HEIGHT
This Dethatcher operates with hitch heights between 7 and 14 inches.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! When changing Dethatcher Tine
height settings from the towing vehicle seat: Park safely and
set the parking brake (see towing vehicle operator's manual),
shift to neutral and disengage Blade.
Figure 8
The Dethatcher has three possible Tine height settings on the Lift Lock (2) as shown
in Figure 8.
Transport Setting – Position 1: Raises the Tines so that the Dethatcher can be towed
without the Tines touching the ground
Dethatch Setting – Position 2: Used for general dethatching
Scarify Setting – Position 3: Allows tines to drag along the ground to scarify a seed
bed.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Make sure feet and hands are clear
of Tine Tips. Never operate Dethatcher without safety wires
properly installed.
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28
3
NOTE: Tines and Safety
Wires not shown.
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20
23
26
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