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Unpacking Instruction
If unit is shipped wrapped in plastic, remove the plastic wrap
from your Rascal. The best way to do this is by using a utility
knife and cut around the base of the skid. Use caution to not
cut the banding and be sure to stand off to the side in case
any items have come loose during shipping (
Fig 1
).
Make sure the delivery driver stays while you remove the
plastic so you can verify all parts are present and there is
no damage. If there is any damage make sure to mark it on
the bill of lading (
Fig 2
).
Verify that all parts are there such as profile blade(s) and the
hitch/tongue. These components will be strapped to the
frame of the tool (
Fig 3
).
Please also verify that all optional equipment is present.
Optional rail blade(s) come mounted to the Rascal. After
verifying that all parts are accounted for, let the delivery
person go on their way.
Next, cut the banding securing the Rascal to the pallet.
Please be cautious when cutting the banding.
Cut the center
bands first then work outward, keeping your body out of
the way to prevent injury due to shifted components falling
during shipping (
Fig 4
).
Tools Needed:
- Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Shoes
- (2) 3/4" Socket or wrench
- Razor Blade or knife
- Tin Snips / wire cutters
- Punch or 6" long (or longer) 3/8" ratchet extension
1.
Locate the hitch bar sent with the Rascal (
Fig 5
) . The
hitch bar will go into the slotted end of the tongue assembly
on the frame (
Fig 6
). Remove the two bolts and nuts already
installed on the tongue assembly (
Fig 6
). Slide the hitch bar
into the slotted protion of the tongue assembly until the
holes in the hitch bar line up with the holes in the tongue
assembly (
Fig 7
). If the holes in the hitch bar do not line up
properly with the holes in the tongue assembly, insert a
punch or 6" long 3/8” ratchet extension into the holes and
tap the end of the hitch bar while pushing the punch thru
the holes of the hitch bar and tongue assembly until all the
holes line up (
Fig 8
). Re-insert bolt (with washer) into one
hole before removing punch (or ratchet extension) (
Fig 9
).
Remove punch and re-insert second bolt (with washer).
Slide remaning washers back onto each bolt then thread
nuts and tighten using (2) 3/4" wrenches (or socket). Label
on the Hitch bar should be facing the same direction as the
labels on the Rascal when installed (
Fig 10
).
Fig 1.
Fig 2.
Fig 4.
Fig 6.
Fig 5.
Fig 7.
Fig 8.
Fig 10.
Fig 9.
Fig 3.
Setup
Remove hardware
from tongue
assembly to install
Hitch Bar.
Punch or 3/8"
ratchet extension.
Hitch Bar.
Tongue assembly.
Slide Hitch Bar into tongue
assembly until holes line up.
Punch or 6" long 3/8"
ratchet extension.
Make sure labels are facing the same
direction when hitch bar is installed.
Note: For safety reasons, it is recommended to complete
this step with two people.
2.
To hook up the Toplink controlling the Finish rake, locate
the pin securing the gold top link to the tower on the rear
of the Rascal (
Fig 11
). Remove the gold pin that is holding
the top link in place to keep the tool in the upright position
during shipping.
The Toplink may be shipped with the threads on both ends
of the toplink not showing the same amount of threads (
Fig
12
). If both ends are not showing equal amounts of thread,
spin the free end of the toplink in or out until both ends have
equal amounts of thread showing (
Fig 13
).
Attach the toplink (with the pin removed in the previous
step) by one person carefully pushing down on the hitch bar
and lining up the end of the toplink with the center holes in
the rear tower while the other person slides the toplink pin
into the center hole of the rear tower and thru the end of the
toplink then locking the pin clip (
Fig 14 and 15
).
3.
To remove the unit from the skid, crank the front jack to
lower the wheels as far as they will go. This may cause the
unit to start to roll off the skid (
Fig 16 and 17
). Next, crank
the rear jack to adjust the finish rake to be veritcal (
Fig 18
).
Cranking the rear jack to make the Finish rake vertical will
lower the hitch down to help match the height of the Rascal
hitch with the tow vehicle hitch.
Using the combination of cranking the rear finish rake jack
and the front wheel jack, line up the Rascal hitch to the
height of the tow vehicle hitch. Attach the Rascal to the tow
vehicle with the hitch pin provided. After attaching it to the
tow vehicle lower the wheels as far as possible to lift the
frame and turn the back jack counter clockwise to raise the
finish rake off of the pallet. The Rascal is now free of the skid.