Smithco Sand Star Zee 45-501-A, Parts & Service

Page: 61 / 69

59
Accessories
43-002Q FLEX ACTION FIELD FINISHER
with
BRUSH INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install flail bar strap (Ref 4) to center of mounting bar (Ref 3) with chain on top of flail bar strap and
mounting bar bent away from you� Apply a light coat of lubricant to overall length of mounting bar�
2. Install one rasp flail (Ref 17) with knobby side down adjacent to sides of flail bar strap. Now install a flat
washer (Ref 2) so it sits adjacent with the outside of the rasp flail. Continue to install flails with knobby
sides down with washers between until you have 16 flails and washers on the left hand side of bar
strap and 17 flails and washers on the right hand side . Force all flails tightly toward bar strap.
3. After all 33flails have been installed, place one spacer (Ref 1) to each end of mounting bar adjacent to
washer�
4� Install leveler bar (Ref 10) to mounting bar, with curved leveler bar resting on top on the smooth sides of
flails. If all flails and washers do not fit snugly at this time, remove leveler bar and install enough
machine bushings next to spacer to ensure a snug fit. Then reinstall leveler bar�
5. Lay the frame (Ref 7) on the floor or bench with welded tabs facing up. Install ends of assembled
mounting bar, with knobby sides of flails up, into welded tabs on each end of frame and secure with
1
/
8
x
1 cotter pin�
6. Install flail bar strap (Ref 4) to center tab on frame with
3
/
8
-16 x 1
1
/
2
bolt and
3
/
8
-16 center lock nut�
Loose fit is required � Do not over tighten�
7. Flip assembly over so knobby sides of flails are now facing down. Connect Finisher to the Quick Hitch
frame, locking securely in the locking mechanism, as illustrated�
8� Install bar strap chain over welded pin on frame� Install leveler bar chain on to pin and secure in place
with bridge pin. Use last bridge pin and clevis pin to hitch field finisher to your machine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Running attachment with all flails down, flat on the surface, will provide a leveling function. Running attach -
ment partially raised and flails at a 20° - 40° angle in relation to the level surface, will provide a finishing
function. The flails increase down pressure for desired finish. Drive in wide circular patterns and increase or
decrease ground speed to achieve desired finish.
BRUSH ASSEMBLY
1� Place the brush (Ref 16) into the brush track (Ref 15)� Place the brush channel (Ref 14) between the
brush track and the mounting brackets� Now bolt the mounting brackets (Ref 11) to the brush track
using the
1
/
4
-20 x
3
/
4
bolts and
1
/
4
-20 flange whiz-lock nuts (Ref 13).
2� Mount the brush assembly to the frame using the (4)
1
/
4
-20 x 2
1
/
2
bolts and
1
/
4
-20 flange whiz-lock nuts
(Ref 12)�