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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — 

Attention!! Become 

alert!! Your safety is involved.

•  When de-thatching do not drive too close to a creek or 

ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards which 
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

•  Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the 

safety rules in the vehicle owners manual concerning safe 
operation on slopes. STAY OFF STEEP SLOPES.

•  This equipment is not meant for street or highway use.  

Watch for traffic when de-thatching near highways.

•  Vehicle  and  attachments  should  be  stopped  and 

inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.

•  Check all nuts, bolts and screws frequently making sure 

they are tight and the equipment is in safe 

 

working condition.

•  Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this 

owners manual.

•  Read safety rules in the vehicle owners manual and
 

know how to operate your equipment, before using the 
tine dethatcher. 

•  Never operate vehicle and tine dethatcher attachment 

without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow 
anyone to ride or sit on the tine dethatcher.

•  Never allow children to operate the tractor or 
 

dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to operate 
without proper instructions. 

•  Eye Protection should be worn when operating the tine 

dethatcher.

•  Always  begin  with  transmission  in  first  (low)  gear, 

and  gradually  increase  speed  as  conditions  permit.  
Recommended maximum operating speed is 3 M.P.H.

•  Always  stop  vehicle  and  lift  dethatcher  to  transport 

position before making short turns.

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. 
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

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Summary of Contents for 45-0438

Page 1: ...2008 01 I0807220 40 Inch Front Mount Dethatcher Illustrated Parts List Repair Parts Manual 531 30 83 24 45 0438...

Page 2: ...RONT MOUNT TINE DETHATCHER owners manual CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully FORM NO 40506 REV 2 28 07 the fastest way to purchase parts www speedepart com Safety Assembly...

Page 3: ...the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual Read safety rules in the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your equipment before using the tine dethatcher Never operate veh...

Page 4: ...ushing 15 62600 1 Lift Handle 16 23666 2 Angle Mount Bracket 17 62601 1 Lift Handle Bracket 18 43943 1 Plastic Grip 19 26168 1 Hitch Plate 20 26043 1 Mounting Shaft REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 7 43343...

Page 5: ...all loose parts and save for reassembly Stop engine and let muffler cool before attempting to install dethatcher hitch brackets 23 1 17 11 TINES POINT TO FRONT LEFT END 1 16 11 23 1 13 11 12 4 14 1 2...

Page 6: ...APPLY OIL 6 7 26 24 6 7 7 20 4 5 6 26 x 1 6 x 2 7 x 1 x 1 24 6 x 2 7 x 1 7 x 2 20 x 1...

Page 7: ...mber of tractor Assemble bolts through lower slots in hitch bracket then reinstall them back into front crossmember Make sure notches at top of hitch bracket and crossmember are aligned From behind tr...

Page 8: ...he tractor frame using four 3 8 x 1 1 2 carriage bolts 5 spacers 8 and 3 8 nylock nuts 12 The spacers 8 go between the tractor frame and the frame mount bracket 10 11 1 21 22 19 11 2 21 FRONT 11 12 x...

Page 9: ...tcher in transport position see operation instructions on pages 9 and 10 Move tractor with front mounted dethatcher onto a level surface such as a drive or garage floor Lower the tine dethatcher from...

Page 10: ...spring tines with light oil when not in use TO REMOVE DETHATCHER FROM TRACTOR Refer to figure 17 Lower dethatcher to ground Remove 3 32 small hairpin cotter and 3 8 x 3 4 clevis pin from lift handle...

Page 11: ...tray c Slide a new spring tine under the locking tabs Insert a screw driver and bend down the locking tabs until the ends of the tabs are bent down even with the surface of the tray See figure 21 FIG...

Page 12: ...ylock Nut 3 8 16 13 24876 2 Mounting Arm 14 23668 1 Axle Bushing 15 62600 1 Lift Handle REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 16 23666 2 Angle Mount Bracket 17 62601 1 Lift Handle Bracket 18 43943 1 Plastic Gri...

Page 13: ...2006 Agri Fab Inc the fastest way to purchase parts www speedepart com REPAIR PARTS Agri Fab Inc 809 South Hamilton Sullivan IL 61951 217 728 8388 www agri fab com...

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