CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners Lubrication
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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
•Before each use check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Tighten loose fasteners before using.
LUBRICATION
•Before each use apply a small amount of motor oil between washer and wheel bearing and between washer and top of axle bushing. See figure 16.
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FIGURE 16
OPERATING TIPS
• Always start with transmission in first (low) gear and |
gradually increase speed as conditions permit. |
• Do not attempt to use dethatcher in field mowing. |
• For best results, use a |
• Vary vehicle speed to determine best speed. |
• The front and rear tines should be kept level. |
• Stop vehicle and lift dethatcher to transport position |
when making sharp turns. |
LIFT HANDLE
SMALL HAIRPIN COTTER
HANDLE LOCK
BRACKET
LIFT HANDLE
ARM
CLEVIS PIN
LIFT HANDLE
BRACKET
FIGURE 17
(Refer to figure 18).
•Remove the two outside (large) 1/8" hairpin cotters from mounting shaft and slide keeper plates off ends of mounting shaft.
•Lift dethatcher from hitch bracket slots.
•Reassemble hairpin cotters and keeper plates to mounting shaft for storage.
MOUNTING
STORAGE
•Always store in a dry area, and coat spring tines with light oil when not in use.
SHAFT
SLOT
TO REMOVE DETHATCHER FROM TRACTOR (Refer to figure 17).
•Lower dethatcher to ground.
•Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotter and 3/8" x 3/4" clevis pin from lift handle. Remove handle from handle lift bracket.
•Slide lift handle out between lift handle arm and handle lock bracket.
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FIGURE 18
