Agri-Fab Platinum 45-0550 Page 2 Assembly Instructions Manual Download

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SafeTY RULeS

Remember, any 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 this equipment.

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

aTTeNTION!

Become alert! Your safety is

involved.

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NEVER allow anyone to operate the leaf blade without proper instructions.

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NEVER permit children to operate the leaf blade.

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NEVER push the leaf blade too close to a fire.

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ALWAYS wear eye protection while operating the leaf blade.

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Only use leaf blade for raking and pushing leaves.

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Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on safe operation on slopes.

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Stay alert for holes, tree roots, or other hidden hazards.

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This leaf blade is NOT meant for street or highway use. Watch for traffic when raking near roadways.

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Keep all nuts and bolts tight.

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The leaf blade should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Repair any damage before
operating the equipment.

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Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual.

NOTE: The Leaf Blade works best in conjunction

with the Leaf Blower.

40240

PINCH POINT

CAUTION

NOTICE

This equipment is designed

for leaf removal only. Do

not move other objects.
Read the owner’s manual

for additional operating

instructions.

agri-fab.com

800-448-9282

Reorder No. 3-71

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Page 1: ...45 0550 Leaf Blade FORM NO 3 53 01 15 2021 the fastest way to purchase parts www speedepart com ...

Page 2: ...raking and pushing leaves Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on safe operation on slopes Stay alert for holes tree roots or other hidden hazards This leaf blade is NOT meant for street or highway use Watch for traffic when raking near roadways Keep all nuts and bolts tight The leaf blade should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object Repair any damage b...

Page 3: ...Mounting Bracket 4 4 45816GY1 Pivot Bracket 5 1 69642GY1 Blade Mount Assembly 6 4 45810GY1 Vertical tube 7 4 45809GY1 Horizontal tube 8 2 45808 Pusher Wall ref qty part no description 9 3 45812OR1 Leaf Rake 10 2 48098 Anti Scalp Wheel 11 2 2 22GY1 Wheel Support 12 1 45811GY1 Bulkhead 13 1 2 23GY1 Rake Brace 14 1 45817GY1 Pivot Shaft 15 2 45823OR1 Push Tube ...

Page 4: ... 2 G5 G 22 736 0142 Washer 281 x 625 x 065 H 44 43013 Hex Nut 1 4 20 LOC I 2 47407 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 GR6 J 4 1657 5 Step Bushing K 2 48015 Nylon Washer 345 x 69 x 06 ref qty part no Description L 2 47810 Nyloc Hex Nut 312 18 M 6 45164 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 G5 N 6 1509 69 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 GR5 O 4 43009 Washer 785 x 1 57 x 0 57 P 6 43343 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 x 2 5 16 Q 2 43023 Clevis Pin...

Page 5: ...ount assembly using two hex bolts A washers B and Nyloc hex nuts C Do not tighten 1 1 2 A B C B FIGURE 1 STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 Attach the hitch mount assembly 2 to the tractor frame using two U bolts D secured with two mounting brackets 3 four washers B and four Nyloc hex nuts C Do not tighten If the slider tube does not fully extend into both U bolts D then loosen the appropriate hex bolt A and rep...

Page 6: ...semble the pusher wall Assemblies STEP 5 SEE FIGURE 5 Assemble the pusher wall frame by inserting two vertical tubes 6 into two horizontal tubes 7 making sure the curvature of the horizontal tubes match Repeat to assemble the second frame 7 7 6 6 FIGURE 5 STEP 6 SEE FIGURE 6 With the assembled frame lying flat and the greater angle to the right place a pusher wall 8 on top with the stitching facin...

Page 7: ... that works best for your tractor height Make sure the hex bolts secure the pusher wall fabric Tighten the hex nuts H Add a second hex nut H to each bolt and tighten Repeat step 8 with a leaf rake 9 and the left pusher wall F F H H 9 FIGURE 8 Assemble and Attach the Wheels STEP 9 SEE FIGURE 9 Attach the wheel 10 to the bottom hole in a wheel support 11 using a hex bolt I two step bushings J a wash...

Page 8: ...ghten Add a second hex nut H to each hex bolt and tighten G N 8 12 H FIGURE 11 STEP 12 SEE FIGURE 12 Stand the right pusher wall assembly 8 upside down as shown Make sure the right side less angle of the pusher wall assembly is against the bulkhead Attach the right pusher wall assembly to the bulkhead 12 using three hex bolts N washers G and hex nuts H and tighten Add a second hex nut H to each he...

Page 9: ...13 12 M TOP BOTTOM FIGURE 13 Attach the Pivot Assembly to the Bulkhead STEP 14 SEE FIGURE 14 While holding the pusher wall assembly up to the blade mount assembly 5 insert the pivot shaft 14 through the two sets of pivot brackets 4 and the holes in the bulkhead 12 NOTE The holes to use in the bulkhead are determined by your tractor height Make sure the leaf rakes are not resting on the ground If t...

Page 10: ...P P O 15 15 2 12 P P O O FIGURE 15 STEP 16 SEE FIGURE 16 Attach the two push tubes 15 together using a clevis pin Q and a spacer R between the push tubes at the end closest to the bulkhead Insert a second clevis pin through the opposite side of the push tubes at the end furthest from the bulkhead Secure each clevis pin using a hair cotter pin P Note We recommend the two hair cotter pins P be on op...

Page 11: ... 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 enga...

Page 12: ...vis pins Q and hair cotter pins P See STEP 15 and STEP 16 on page 10 for instructions P O P Q R FIGURE 19 Storage To store remove the push wall assembly from the hitch mount assembly Engage the leaf rake so that the wheels are on the ground See Engage the Leaf Blade Assembly on page 11 for instructions Remove the hair cotter pin P and clevis pin Q from the push tubes at the end furthest from the b...

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Page 14: ...8 36 25 19 35 9 9 8 3 13 1 15 13 15 14 30 16 30 14 14 24 16 2 13 13 23 10 20 20 10 26 15 14 4 16 17 31 17 32 17 17 16 14 17 16 17 4 15 16 17 31 17 32 25 NOTICE This equipment is designed for leaf removal only Do not move other objects Read the owner s manual for additional operating instructions agri fab com 800 448 9282 Reorder No 3 71 37 40240 PINCH POINT CAUTION ...

Page 15: ... 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 G5 19 44 43013 NUT HEX 1 4 20 LOC 20 2 44688 CAP 3 4 ID VINYL ref qty part no description 21 6 45164 BOLT HEX 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 G5 22 6 1509 69 BOLT HEX 1 4 20 X 1 3 4 GR5 23 1 23625 SPACER 380ID X 620OD X 270 24 1 R19131316 WASHER 406 X 812 X 062 25 22 736 0142 WASHER 281 X 625 X 065 26 2 43023 PIN CLEVIS 3 8 X 2 27 4 1657 5 STEP BUSHING 28 2 48015 WASHER NYLON 345 X 69 X 06 29 2 478...

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