9
Assembly Instructions
The Walker Lawn Dethatcher will effectively dislodge
excessive thatch from your lawn. Thatch is a layer of
stems, clippings, runners, roots, and leaves that have
not decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water,
and fertilizer from reaching the roots. These instruc-
tions will help ensure proper assembly and operation.
1. Attach the caster wheel mounts to the tine tray as
shown in
Install Caster Wheels
illustration. In-
stall the caster fork/wheel assembly into the cast-
er wheel mount as shown. Be sure to install the
shock washer and three (3) spacers before in-
stalling the caster fork. Install the remaining three
(3) spacers at the top of the caster fork and install
the lynch pin. Use this as a starting point for the
spacer location.
7
20
20
F255
F316
F316
F255
20
F434
F017
21
21
23
580
9-2
25
F009
Install Caster Wheels
(Carrier Frame and Tray Mounting Brackets
Removed for Clarity)
2. Attach the tines to the tine tray finger tight, as
shown in the
Install Dethatching Tines
illustra-
tion. It is important to be sure the loop between
the tine coils nests around the hardware on the
tine tray. After all the tines are installed, tighten
the tine mounting hardware.
3. Insert safety rods through the coils of the tines as
shown in the
Install Dethatching Tines
illustra-
tion. Secure by bending the end of the rod 1-1/2
in. to 2 in. from the end to prevent them from slip-
ping back through the tines. The safety rod must
be free to move slightly from side to side.
F571
Dethatching Tine
Tine Retainer Clip
F170
F009
Safety Rod
5809-2
Install Dethatching Tines
(Caster Wheel Assembly Removed for Clarity)
WARNING
Failure to install the safety rods can result
in personal injury if a tine should disengage
from the tine tray.
4. Install the foot trigger as shown in
Foot Trigger
photo using the 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Hex Bolt (F316),
5/16 x 1 x 7/64 Flat Washer (F170), Washer
(F060) and 5/16-18 ESNA Nut (F020). Foot
trigger should move freely after tightening nut.
Foot Trigger
