Smithco Super Rake 13-55х (sn 6201 – 6279/1080 – 1120) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 91)

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RAKE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach drawbar(Ref# 9) to hitch(Ref# 11) using clevis pin(Ref# 10) and cotter pin (Ref# 12).
2. Bolt rake spring(Ref# 18) to rake frames(Ref# 5 & 25) using hardware(Ref# 14). Leave the two outside
holes on right and left rake open.
3. Slide a machine bushing onto outside rake frames then slide the outside rake frames(Ref# 5 & 25) into
the tubing on the end of the drawbar. Hold in place with another machine bushing and a roll pin (Ref# 6).
4. Attach rubber bumper(Ref# 22) and rubber inserts(Ref# 23)to the inside mounts.
5. Attach the inside mounts to the rake frames using hardware(Ref# 14). One bolt in each mounts will also
hold the rake spring in place.
6. Attach the matting(Ref# 20) and the top strap(Ref# 16) to the inside and outside mounts using Stainless
Truss Head Screw 5 /
16
- 18 x 3 /
4
(Ref# 3).
6. Attach four finishing blades(Ref# 2) to the tabs of the inside and outside mounts with the Stainless Truss
Head Screw 5 /
16
- 18 x 1 (Ref# 1) going through the finishing blade, matting, and bottom strap(Ref# 17).
6. Attach the rake lift to the trap rake hitch.
7. The end links of chain on the drawbar are to be hooked to the hooks of the trap rake lift.
8. With the rake on the ground pull the rake to the right side until it is 2-3 inches from the tire.
9. Using the adjustment screw (Ref# 31)on the right side of hitch, adjust the screw until it hits the trap rake
hitch, located on rear axle. Lock jam nut so adjustment will not change.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 on left side.
11. Turn machine on and test for operation of rake assembly by raising and lowering the rake assembly. Also
with rake down, turn sharp corners to check that rake does not touch wheels.
12. NOTE: Test rake in sand to assure tire tracks are covered by the rake when turning sharp corners in
either direction. If there are tire tracks readjust, using the adjusting screws on the hitch, so the rake
comes closer to the tire.
13. Place the three groomer blades(Ref# 19) under the three rake assemblies.
14. Center blades below rear most row of Rake teeth. The blade is designed to miss the outside two “teeth’
and fit around the center ‘tooth’.
15. Remove the two ‘teeth’ that line up with slots of each groomer blade. Move blade up and into position and
reattach ‘teeth’. Blade thickness should be accounted for by shortening the ‘teeth’ an equal length.