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OPERATION
WARNING:
Keep the operating speed LOW!!!!! Do not operate over 5 MPH (8KMH).
Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate
this machine. Never allow children to operate this machine.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the operating activity.
Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children under the watchful care of
another responsible adult.
Follow tire inflation printed on tires. Never inflate tires higher than the MAX PSI
printed on tires.
SETTING RAKE TINE WHEELS FOR THATCHING VS. RAKING
Acreage rake has been assembled for raking. See figure 14. Note the direction of the
tine tips.
To position rake tine reels for dethatching:
Remove lock pin from both lift arms and remove
both rake tine wheel assemblies from the rake.
Take the left rake tine wheel assembly, flip it over
(rotate 180 degrees), and install on the right lift
arm.
Take the right tine rake wheel assembly, flip it
over, and install on the left lift arm. SEE
FIGURE 15. Note the position of tines. Make
certain the tips rotate in the same direction –
towards the center of the rake.
