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Summary of Contents for 45-04381

Page 1: ...NUAL NO 45 04381 CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully I 1 40 FRONT MOUNT TINE DETHATCHER Safety Assembly Operating Maintenance Repair Parts PRINTED IN USA FORM NO 42688 09 12 12 ...

Page 2: ... Recommended maximum operating speedis3M RH Alwaysstopvehicleand lift dethatcher to transport position before making shortturns Whende thatching donotdrivetoocloseto acreekor ditchandbealertfor holesandotherhazards which couldcause youtolosecontrol ofthevehicle Before operating vehicle onanygrade hill refertothe safety rules inthevehicle owners manual concerning safe operation onslopes STAY OFFSTE...

Page 3: ...iON Hairpin Cotter 1 8 Spacer 8 1 x 5 Clevis Pin 3 8 3 4 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 Nytock Nut 5 16 18 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 7 13 1 18 REF PART NO QTY 13 24876 2 14 23668 1 15 62600 1 16 23666 2 17 62601 1 18 43943 1 19 27453 1 20 26043 1 26 DESCRiPTiON REF PART NO QTY Mounting Arm 21 24043 1 Axle Bushing 22 23673 1 Lift Handle 23 24874 1 Angle Mount Bracket 24 44148 1 Lift Handle Bracket 25 23676 2 Plastic ...

Page 4: ...ch may be installed on your tractor Mark all loose parts and save for reassembly Stop engine and let muffler cool before attempting to install dethatcher hitch brackets LEFT END b 11 I i i TINES POINT TO FRONT 16 1 I I L_ 11 11 13 4 14 12 L_ ...

Page 5: ...APPLY OIL 24 6 2O ...

Page 6: ...er slots in hitch bracket then reinstall them back into front crossmember Make sure notches at top of hitch bracket and crossmember are aligned From behind tractor s front crossmember insert two 3 8 x 1 hex bolts 3 through holes in crossmember and through upper slots in hitch bracket Secure with two 3 8 nylock hex nuts 12 Go to figure 11 on page 7 SELF THREADING BOLT 12 SELF THREADING BOLT FRONT 1...

Page 7: ...mble the frame mount bracket 27 to the tractor frame using four 3 8 x 1 1 2 carriage bolts 5 spacers 8 and 3 8 nylock nuts 12 The spacers 8 go between the tractor frame and the frame mount bracket 12 21 22 ...

Page 8: ...tions on pages 9 and 10 Move tractor with front mounted dethatcher onto a level surface such as a drive or garage floor Lower the tine dethatcher from transport position to rest on the level surface Adjust tine shield until spring tines come in contact with level surface keeping front and back tines at the same height Tighten carriage bolts securing mounting arms to angle brackets See figure 15 If...

Page 9: ...enance Storage Always start with transmission in first low gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit Do not attempt to use dethatcher in field mowing For best results use a criss cross pattern on your lawn Vary vehicle speed to determine best speed The front and rear tines should be kept level Stop vehicle and lift dethatcher to transport position when making sharp turns STORAGE Alway...

Page 10: ...ghten the bolts securing the bushing See figure 20 MOUNTING ARMS AXLE BUSHING ANGLE BRACKETS FIGURE 20 HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER To raise dethatcher to transport position Pull lift handle back so that stud in handle is pulled past handle lock bracket Push down and forward on handle so that stud falls into notch on handle lock bracket to lock in position See figure 19 To lower dethatcher to work p...

Page 11: ...at Washer 5 8 Hairpin Cotter 1 8 Spacer 8 x 1 x 5 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 3 4 REF 16 17 18 19 2o 21 22 23 24 PART NO 23666 62601 43943 27453 26043 24043 23673 24874 44148 QTY DESCRiPTiON 2 Angle Mount Bracket 1 Lift Handle Bracket 1 Plastic Grip 1 Hitch Plate 1 Mounting Shaft 1 Lift Handle Arm 1 Handle Lock Bracket 1 Tine Shield 1 Axle 1 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 14 Nytock Nut 5 16 18 10 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 2 Mo...

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