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adjUST THe Leaf BLade HeIGHT
NOTE: If using the leaf blade on uneven terrain, raise the
leaf blade assembly one hole higher to prevent damage to
the unit.
1. Engage the leaf blade assembly so that the wheels
are on the ground (see "Disengage the Leaf Blade
Assembly" on page 11).
2. Remove the hair cotter pins (P) and washers (O)
securing the pivot shaft. Retain for reassembly.
3. Remove the hair cotter pins (P), clevis pins (Q), and
spacer (R) securing the push tubes together. Retain
for reassembly.
4. Remove and reinsert the pivot shaft into the bulkhead
holes to achieve the desired height for your tractor.
5. Secure the pivot shaft to the bulkhead using the
removed washers (O) and hair cotter pins (P).
(See STEP 14 on page 9 for instructions.)
6. Reassemble the push tubes and secure with the
removed spacer (R), clevis pins (Q), and hair cotter
pins (P). (See STEP 15 and STEP 16 on page 10
for instructions.)
P
O
P
Q
R
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STORaGe
To store, remove the push wall assembly from the hitch
mount assembly.
•
Engage the leaf rake so that the wheels are on the
ground. (See "Engage the Leaf Blade Assembly" on
page 11 for instructions.)
•
Remove the hair cotter pin (P) and clevis pin (Q)from
the push tubes at the end furthest from the bulkhead.
•
Remove the hex nut (C), washer (E), and hex bolt (A)
that attaches the blade mount assembly to the hitch
mount assembly.
•
Pull the push wall assembly to slide the blade mount
assembly out of the hitch mount assembly tube.
•
Hang the push wall assembly on the wall to store.
P
Q
A
C
E
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MaINTeNaNCe
•
Always clean the leaf blade assembly after each use.
Damp or wet grass and leaves will cause damage to
the leaf blade assembly if stored for long periods of
time.
•
Check periodically for loose bolts.
•
At the beginning of each season, using a light machine
oil, lubricate the pivot points.
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