•Attach dethatcher to hitch plate by placing mounting shaft into slots at front of hitch plate. Dethatcher mounting arms go to inside of hitch plate. Assemble keeper plates onto ends of mounting shaft and secure with (large) 1/8" hairpin cotters.
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