POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT-350395 AND 350397
PURPOSE: To overseed an existing lawn or start a new lawn.
Tools Required: 3/16" allen wrench, 7/16”, 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 9/16”, 5/16”, 3/8” wrench, Wood blocks or suitable support for machine.
NOTE: Older models with no holes will need additional tools: 3/8" drill bit and drill, center punch, two 1/2" wrenches.
INSTALLATION
Seeder Box Installation:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Support Power Rake on blocks to lift left front wheel off ground.
3. Remove 4 screws from front of machine.
4. Remove left front wheel.
5. Install seeder box to front of machine with four 5/16” x 3/4 cap screws, 4 flat washers, and 4 lock washers. Do not tighten at this time (see figure 1).
Wheel:
1. Slide the pulley on until it rests firmly against the hub.
2. Tighten two setscrews.
3.Be sure 3 washers (item 31) are on the axle, slip the belt (item 24) in the groove on the pulley and slide wheel on the axle.
4.Secure with lock nut (item 35).
NOTE: Replace thick locknut with the thin nut provided in parts bag.
New units are provided with thin nuts.
Belt alignment:
1.Attach the belt onto the seeder box pulley by turning the wheel and slowly feeding the belt onto the seeder box pulley.
2.Rotate wheel to insure belt turns freely
3.If the belt seems to be too tight, bump seeder box upward to loosen
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4. Check the pulley alignment then tighten 4 capscrews inside seeder |
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5.Repeat step 3 to 5 if necessary | ||
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6. Remove blocks from under machine & push machine to test |
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Seeder meter control box installation:
1. Attach the Seed drop control box (Item 2) to the upper handle with the hardware from the parts bag (Items 17, 28, 35, 36, 39, 40) using a 7/16” and a 9/16” wrench. Then attach the cable to the bail with hardware items 42 and 43 using 5/16” and a 3/8” wrenches. Secure the cable with a ty- wrap (item 44) to the upper handle.
2. Reconnect spark plug wire.
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Part No 350398 | - 1 - | Form No F102207B |
