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MAINTENANCE 

 

Maintain your acreage rake. 

It is recommended that the general condition of any acreage rake 

be examined before it is used. Keep your acreage rake in good repair by adopting a program of 

conscientious repair and maintenance. If any abnormal vibrations or noise occurs, have the 

problem corrected before further use. Have necessary repairs made by qualified service 

personnel.

 

 

Oil moving parts from time to time with household lubricant. 

 

 

RAKE TINE WHEEL MAINTENANCE: 

Following these recommendations will make the raking wheels last longer. 

1. 

It is recommended to mow or cut grass to 3” or less before raking or de-thatching. 

2.  Rake Wheel Tine Recommendation: 

 

When in operating position, try adjusting the height of rake tine wheels so raking tines contact 

ground lightly. Keep the lifting cable almost tight when operating if possible.   

 

For deep raking or de-thatching, allow raking tines fully down on ground. 

3.  Rotate rake tine wheels from time to time: 

Flip rake tines 180° as in Figure 15 for raking vs. de-thatching.   

Remove rake wheel and fully turn around. 

This will keep tines from bending in one direction.

   

Since all grasses are different, you may need to rotate rake wheels more often when used in 

thicker grasses.

   

 

 

For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 

1-952-938-5222

 

WARRANTY 

One-year limited warranty 

 

 

 

 

 

TG   

PO BOX 202 

Hopkins, MN 55343 

Made in China 

Summary of Contents for ACR-500T

Page 1: ...L WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury 04252011 Item ACR 500T ...

Page 2: ...ine if it can or should be performed on the product For technical questions please call 1 952 938 5222 INTENDED USE Rake works for dethatching and raking up small debris as well as grass or light leaves TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reel size 20 Raking Path 60 Tires 12 Pneumatic GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result ...

Page 3: ... comply with current national standards or when needed a face shield Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions This applies to all persons in the work area Also use non skid safety shoes hardhat gloves dust collection systems and hearing protection when appropriate ACREAGE RAKE USE AND CARE Do not modify the acreage rake in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and...

Page 4: ...FROM PACKAGING Contact Mfg at 952 938 5222 HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS Photo of Parts not Actual Size Ref Qty Description 1 1 Axle Assembly 2 2 Rake Wheel Arm 3 2 Tire Wheel Assembly 4 1 Tongue Assembly 5 2 Left Right Lift Arm 1 ea 6 6 Rake Tine Wheel 7 1 Lift Handle Ref Qty Description A 2 Hex Bolt 1 2 x 4 1 2 or M12 x 120 B 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 2 C 2 Flat Washer 1 4 G 2 Nylock Nut 1 2 or M12 H 8 Nylock ...

Page 5: ...ten connections STEP 2 ATTACH WHEELS TO AXLE Assemble the tire wheel assembly 3 inflation valve stem facing out onto axle securing the tire wheel with one 9 16 nylock nut H See figure 2 Repeat on opposite side of axle CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the lock nut this can result in damage to the bearings in the wheel hub When properly tightened the wheel should spin freely STEP 3 ATTACH LIFT HANDLE TO ...

Page 6: ...4 STEP 5 ATTACHING LIFT ROD Attach the end of the lift rod L to the 1 4 hole on the inside of lifting handle Install 1 4 flatwasher C Secure with cotter pin See figure 5 STEP 6 ATTACH CLEVIS TO PIVOT BAR Attach the clevis opposite end of lift handle to the chain bar from STEP 4 secure with diameter 1 4 x 1 clevis pin I See figure 6 Do not insert cotter pin until adjustment procedure in STEPS 11 to...

Page 7: ...mended when using Sweeper attachment STEP 8 ATTACHING RAKE ARMS Insert the rake wheel arm 2 into the lift arm from in STEP 7 Secure rake wheel arm to the lift arm using clevis lock pin P See figure 8 for rake arm position Repeat procedure for the rake arm on opposite side STEP 9 ATTACH RAKING WHEELS Attach three rake tine wheels 6 to rake wheel axle arm 2 as shown in figure 9 Secure with 9 16 nylo...

Page 8: ...e bearing damage in the rake tine wheel hub Rake tine wheel should spin freely Assemble opposite side Make certain that the three rake tine wheels on opposite side are positioned as shown in figure 10 All rake tine tips should rotate towards center in same direction ...

Page 9: ...are not lifting high enough off ground for clearance when towing go to next step for needed adjustment STEP 12 Remove 1 4 x 1 clevis pin from STEP 6 and rotate clevis in either direction to achieve the desired stopping position or lifting height Reinstall Clevis Pins when finished See figure 12 Step 13 Move lift handle to the rear position on lift assembly This is the operating down position for t...

Page 10: ... 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 t...

Page 11: ...ut grass to 3 or less before raking or de thatching 2 Rake Wheel Tine Recommendation When in operating position try adjusting the height of rake tine wheels so raking tines contact ground lightly Keep the lifting cable almost tight when operating if possible For deep raking or de thatching allow raking tines fully down on ground 3 Rotate rake tine wheels from time to time Flip rake tines 180 as in...

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