Assembly instructions, Assembling the acreage rake – Swisher ACR-500 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: ATTACH TONGUE TO AXLE
Place tongue assembly(#4) and axle assembly(#1) on a
flat surface. Position the tongue so that the diameter of
19mm x length of 118mm shaft welded to the tongue is
straight up. Orientate the axle(#1) so the lift arm hinges
welded to the axle face away from the tongue. See figure
1. Connect the tongue(#4) to the axle(#1) using two M8 x
50mm hex bolts(B), two diameter 8mm lock washers(E)
and two M8 hex nuts(F). Fully tighten connections.
STEP 2: ATTACH WHEELS TO AXLE
Assemble the tire/wheel assembly(#3) (inflation valve
stem facing out) onto axle, securing the tire/wheel with
one M16 nylock nut(H). See figure 2. Repeat on
opposite side of axle. CAUTION: DO NOT over tighten
the lock nut, this can result in damage to the bearings in
the wheel hub. When properly tightened, the wheel
should spin freely.
STEP 3: ATTACH LIFT HANDLE TO TONGUE -
Attach the lift handle(#7) to the top of the tongue(#4)
where two holes are located. See figure 3 for position of
lift handle on tongue. Secure using two M8 x 50mm (B)
hex bolts, two diameter 8mm lock washers(E) and two
M8 hex nuts(F) .
Fully tighten connections.
ASSEMBLING THE ACREAGE RAKE
Figure 2
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