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Adjustment
For most lawns, adjust the thatcher as follows:
1.Select a smooth flat surface such as a driveway, sidewalk, garage floor, etc. Attach the thatcher to the tractor according to the mounting instructions. Be sure both gauge wheels are directly under the wheel support.
2.Loosen the four nuts on the sides of the "L" shaped tray mounting brackets, and the gauge wheel set screws. Adjust the tine tray to place the tine tips approximately 1/2" above the flat surface when in free position and to touch the flat surface when pushed back.
3.Tighten all nuts and gauge wheels set screws.
!OPERATION
Tine ACTION- Grass should be less than 3" tall for proper tine action.
When in use, all tines on the
If the tines seem to drag without flipping forward, the tine tray is too low and should be raised.
If all the tines stay in the free position, the tray should be lowered.
Make adjustments as necessary, up or down, by no more than 1/4" each time, until proper results are achieved.
!MAINTENANCE
The key to years of
Occasionally check all moving parts for free movement and, if necessary, lubricate with oil.
Should rust develop, sand lightly and then paint area with enamel.
Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
Remove existing mower deck mounting pin from front of tractor. Assemble the Large or Small rod depending on whether tractor is a Simplicity or Snapper. Secure using retaining ring previously removed.
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