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Craftsman 45-04381 Owner's Manual page 8

40" front mount tine dethatcher

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Attachdethatcher tohitchplateby placing mounting
shaftintoslotsatfrontofhitchplate.Dethatcher
mounting armsgotoinsideofhitchplate. A ssemble
keeper p lates ontoendsofmounting shaftandsecure
with(large) 1/8"hairpin cotters.
FRONT OFTRACTOR
\
HITCH
PLATE
(LARGE) 1/8"
HAIRPIN COTTER
KEEPER
PLATE
SLOT
MOUNTING
SHAFT
15
10
18
22
9
17
Raise and lock dethatcher in transport position (see
operation instructions 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
su rface.
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 you need more adjustment, try moving the axle
bushing up or down between the mounting arms. Be
sure to retighten the bolts securing the bushing.
MOUNTING
ARMS
AXLE
BUSHING
ANGLE BRACKETS
GROUND

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