DR 48" LANDSCAPE RAKE, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
®
48" LANDSCAPE RAKE
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR 48" LANDSCAPE RAKE
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this Chapter for
maintenance intervals and procedures.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P
ROCEDURE
B
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ACH
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Check general equipment condition e.g., Nuts, Bolts, welds, etc.
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Hose down the DR LANDSCAPE RAKE
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Check the Tire Pressure ▲
Check condition of Tines
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Cleaning the DR Landscape Rake
1.
Use a Hose or Pressure Washer to clean the DR Landscape Rake to keep the Tines, Transport Wheels etc. clean and clear of
debris.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Tools and Supplies Needed:

Tire Pressure Gauge

Air Compressor
1.
Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap (Figure 10) and check the tire
pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge.
2.
Check what the manufacturers recommended pressure is that is stamped on
the side of the Tire.
3.
If the pressure is too low, add air through the Valve Stem with an air hose.
4.
Replace the Valve Stem Protective Cap when finished.
5.
Repeat for both Wheels.
Replacing the Tines
Tools Needed:

17mm Wrench
1.
Use a 17mm Wrench to remove the Carriage Bolt and Locknut that secures
the Tine (Figure 11). Slide the Tine out of the Tine Pressure Plate.
2.
Slide the replacement Tine into the Tine Pressure Plate and re-secure with
the Carriage Bolt and Locknut.
3.
Repeat for all damaged or worn Tines.
Tines
Tines
Pressure
Plates
Carriage
Bolts and
Locknuts
Tine
Frame
Figure 11
Valve
Stem Cap
Figure 10
Before performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the tow vehicle, remove the key and set the parking brake.
Do not over inflate the tires. Inflate to the manufacturers recommended
pressure found on the tires.