Replacing Spring Tines - Yardworks 060-3864-2 Owner's Manual

Replacing spring tines

The dethatcher cylinder can cause injuries! Prior to making adjustments, unplug unit
and wait until the dethatcher cylinder has stopped. Wear heavy-duty work gloves when
making adjustments. If the dethatcher cylinder is not yet worn but individual springs
have broken, these must be replaced. Only identical replacement springs may be
used. Toll-free helpline: 1-866-523-5218.
REPLACING THE INDIVIDUAL TINES (Fig. 7-8)
1. Disconnect dethatcher from power source.
2. Turn the dethatcher over.
3. Remove the two star-shaped screws (1), flat washer (2) and lock washer (3) which
secure the tine casing and remove the two nuts on the opposite side with a
star-shaped screwdriver.
4. Press the locker (4) on the edge of the shaft with a slotted screwdriver to seperate
the tine casing from the shaft.
5. Replace the worn or broken tines with a new one.
YARDWORKS REPLACEMENT TINES 060-6115-8
6. Fasten the the tine casing back together using the flat washer and lock washer in the
order and placement which they were previously removed.
WARNING: All the screws to mount the halves of the tine holder must have flat
washer (2) and lock washer (3) on their threads, to prevent screws from loosening
during usage.
4
1
Fig. 7
15
2
3
Fig. 8