OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER

RAISING/LOWERING THE DETHATCHER

•To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the front of the dethatcher and secure it with the transport hook. Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport hook.

SETTING THE OPERATING POSITION

•The operating height of the dethatcher is controlled by the gauge wheel at the front of the dethatcher and is not adjustable. The correct wheel position was determined in figure 2 when you assembled the wheel.

•Set the sweeper to the desired operating height. (The best height is usually with the brushes set about 1/2" down into the grass.) Refer to your sweeper owner's manual for sweeper.

USING THE DETHATCHER

Regular removal of thatch is critical to the maintenance of a healthy lawn. Thatch is layer of stems, clippings, runners, roots and leaves that have not decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water and fertilizer from reaching the roots. The dethatcher will effectively dislodge

excessive thatch from your lawn.

•Start with the tractor in low gear. Vary the forward speed to determine the best speed for maximum dethatcher performance.

•Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even removal of thatch.

•On slopes, always operate in an up and down direction only.

•Avoid extremely sharp turns.

•Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden steep dips in the ground while dethatching. Loss of ground contact with the gauge wheel could cause the dethatcher to be pulled back underneath the sweeper.

MAINTENANCE / STORAGE

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.

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•Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for tightness.

•Clean after each use to help prevent rust.

•If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and coat with enamel paint.

•Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal with light oil when not in use.