•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.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

SLOT

HITCH

PLATE

 

 

 

 

MOUNTING

 

 

 

 

SHAFT

 

 

 

 

 

(LARGE) 1/8"

 

 

 

 

KEEPER

HAIRPIN COTTER

 

PLATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

18

15

x 1

x 1

 

 

1710

x 1 x 1

9

x 1

15

10

18

22

21

9

17

14

• Raise and lock dethatcher in transport position (see

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

operation instructions on pages 9 and 10). Move

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOUNTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tractor with front mounted dethatcher onto a level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surface, such as a drive or garage floor. Lower the tine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AXLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dethatcher from transport position to rest on the level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUSHING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANGLE BRACKET

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Adjust tine shield until spring tines come in contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with level surface, keeping front and back tines at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the same height. Tighten carriage bolts securing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mounting arms to angle brackets. See figure 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TINE SHIELD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If you need more adjustment, try moving the axle

 

 

 

 

TINES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND

 

bushing up or down between the mounting arms. Be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure to retighten the bolts securing the bushing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Agri-Fab 45-0438 manual Front of Tractor Slot Hitch Plate Mounting Shaft, Keeper, Hairpin Cotter Plate, Arms, Axle, Bushing
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45-0438 specifications

The Agri-Fab 45-0438 is a versatile and efficient lawn care tool designed for homeowners and landscaping professionals alike. This tow-behind aerator can be easily attached to any lawn tractor or riding mower, making it an ideal choice for those looking to improve the health and appearance of their lawn without the physical effort associated with manual aeration methods.

One of the standout features of the Agri-Fab 45-0438 is its 40-inch aeration width. This wide span allows for quick and efficient coverage of large areas, significantly reducing the time it takes to aerate your lawn. The unit is equipped with 24 durable steel tines, which penetrate the soil to a depth of up to 3 inches. This deep aeration process promotes better water drainage, enhances nutrient absorption, and encourages root growth, ultimately leading to a healthier and greener lawn.

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