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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 
 

 

 

3-Pt. Landscape Rake

 

 

Owner’s Manual

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Item # 51454, #51455, #51456 

 

Summary of Contents for 3-Pt. Landscape Rake

Page 1: ...ke Owner s Manual 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 Item 51454 51455 51456 ...

Page 2: ...hat you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This 3 Pt Landscape Rake is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or used for an...

Page 3: ... 4 Technical Specifications 4 Important Safety Information 4 Specific Operation Warnings 5 Assembly Instructions 6 Before Each Use 8 Operating Instructions 9 Maintenance 10 Parts Diagram 11 Parts List 11 Replacement Parts 12 Limited Warranty 13 ...

Page 4: ...of how it works Do not modify this rake in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the rake There are specific applications for which the rake was designed Use the right tool for the job DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment There are certain applications for which this rake was designed It...

Page 5: ...ce at all times Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply power supply or turning on the tool A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may cause personal injury Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical This safety precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands PRODUCT USE AND CARE Do not force the ...

Page 6: ...he locked up position at all times Keep the seat belt securely fastened Never allow riders on equipment RAISED EQUIPMENT CAN DROP AND CRUSH Before servicing follow all instructions and safety rules in this Owner s Manual and securely block all corners of the equipment with jack stands Securely blocking prevents equipment dropping from mechanical component failures FALLING OFF OR FAILING TO BLOCK S...

Page 7: ...No 15 and tines part No 16 onto the mounting frame and then tighten them with M10 x 30 bolt and M10 nut 3 Assemble the main frame weldment part No 1 with the mounting frame using a slotted nut and draw pin 4 Assemble the side bars lift arms part No 7 and braces part No 3 with the main frame weldment ...

Page 8: ...sure the lower draw pins pull pins are installed correctly for your tractor Insert the draw pins into the ball sockets in the lower lift arms of the tractor s 3 point hitch Lock into place with linch pins Attach the mast of the 3 point main frame by installing the tractor s top link with the top link pin Adjust the top link assembly to obtain the correct angle of the implement Check the tractor 3 ...

Page 9: ...t the rake frame level end to end 3 The frame should also be level when it s in the ground for in furrow operation depending on the furrow depth Front End Ballast The front end ballast may be required for stability and steering control when the weight is transferred to the back tires as the rake is raised As a general guide ballast the tractor less the rake so that approximately 1 3 of the tractor...

Page 10: ... stumps or other immovable objects Use care when working on slopes Avoid excessive speed during operation Make adjustments only when the rake is attached to the tractor When using the rake in a reverse position use extra care Do not ram the rake into piles of dirt Both the tractor lift arms and the rake are not built to take high impact loads in this position Ramming backwards can also dislodge op...

Page 11: ...ay the unit on the ground or ensure that the main frame is stable by using auxiliary supports such as planted posts to prevent the possibility of the unit tipping over Parts Diagram Parts List Reference Number Description Quantity 1 Main Frame Weldment 1 2 Lock Nut M16 2 3 Brace 1 4 Pin 2 5 Bolt M16x50 1 6 Draw Pin 2 7 Side Bar 2 ...

Page 12: ...hnical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence When ordering parts the following information will be required item description item model number item serial number item lot date code and the replacement part r...

Page 13: ... claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return vis...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 14 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China ...

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