Agri-Fab Dethatcher for Sweepers 45-03431 - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATiOn
RAiSinG/lOWERinG THE DETHATCHER
To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the 1.
front of the dethatcher and secure it with the transport
or SMARTSweep hook. Lower the dethatcher by
releasing the hook.
SETTinG THE OPERATinG POSiTiOn
The operating height of the dethatcher is controlled 1.
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
2.
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 1.
speed to determine the best speed for maximum
dethatcher performance.
Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even
2.
removal of thatch.
On slopes, always operate in an up and down
3.
direction only.
Avoid extremely sharp turns.
4.
Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden steep 5.
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
Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for 1.
tightness.
Clean after each use to help prevent rust.
2.
If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and 3.
coat with enamel paint.
STORAGE
Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal 1.
with light oil when not in use.
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN
5/16" WASHER
5/16 x 1-3/8"
CLEVIS PIN
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 2-1/2"
HEX BOLT
FiGuRE 9
FiGuRE 10
FiGuRE 10
Fasten each clamp to the spring mount frame 3.
assembly using one 5/16 x 1-3/8" clevis pin, 5/16"
washer, and 3/32" hair cotter pin.
Secure the two mount brackets to the inner holes of 4.
the drawbar offset tube of the sweeper using two 5/16
x 2-1/2" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. See figure 10.
Slide the SMARTSweep hook onto the sweeper hitch. 5.
Lift up the front of the dethatcher and slide it into the
two bottom hooks to secure it in the transport position.
SMARTSWEEP HOOK