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OPeRaTION
CaUTION: failure to obey the following
cautions could result in personal injury
or product damage:
•
Securely position your feet on the
push tube handles when engaging or
disengaging the leaf blade assembly.
•
Do
NOT
take your feet off the push
tube handles until the leaf blade
assembly is either fully locked into the
disengage position or fully released to
the engage position.
•
Do
NOT
allow the leaf blade assembly
to fall over when upright.
Take care when operating your leaf blade. Operating your
leaf blade according to these instructions will help prevent
damage and prolong the life of your leaf blade.
•
Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on
safe operation on slopes.
•
For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly on the pusher walls.
•
The maximum pushing speed for this leaf blade
assembly is 7 m.p.h.
•
Watch out for exposed tree roots, as they can cause
damage to the leaf blade.
•
For best results, always mow the grass to an even
height before using the leaf blade.
•
Works best in conjunction with the leaf blower.
eNGaGe THe Leaf BLade aSSeMBLY
1. Sit on the tractor so that your feet can reach the push
tube handles.
2. When engaging the leaf blade assembly, be prepared
for the weight of the pusher walls to push against your
feet.
3. Use your feet to slightly push and lift the push tube
handles until the leaf rakes and wheels are on the
ground.
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dISeNGaGe THe Leaf BLade aSSeMBLY
1. Sit on the tractor so that your feet can reach the push
tube handles.
2. When disengaging the leaf blade assembly, be
prepared to push the weight of the pusher walls.
3. Use your feet to push the push tube handles until the
leaf rakes and wheels pivot up off the ground and the
clevis pin locks into place.
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