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OPERATION
Regular removal of thatch is critical to maintenance of a
healthy lawn. Excessive thatch prevents air, water and fertil-
izer from reaching the roots. To effectively dislodge excessive
thatch from your lawn, read these instructions for proper
adjustment and operation of the dethatcher.
ADJUSTMENT OF TINE SHIELD
•
Move the towing vehicle onto a level surface, such as a
driveway or garage floor and attach the tine dethatcher
to the vehicle hitch. See figure 7.
•
Lower the dethatcher into operating position using the
lift handle. Loosen the two nylock nuts and carriage
bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch
arm mount brackets at the rear of the tine shield. Adjust
the tine shield until it is level and both the front and rear
spring tines are in contact with the ground. Retighten
the hex nuts. See figure 7.
CARRIAGE BOLT
& NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 7
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Lubrication
•
Before each use check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
•
Lubricate wheels at least once a year or as needed.
•
If rust appears on the shield or spring tines, sand lightly
and coat with enamel paint.
•
Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal with
light oil when not in use.
ENGLISH
HITCH
MOUNT
ARMS
X
X
6
OPERATING TIPS
•
Vary the vehicle's forward speed until the best dethatching
action is achieved.
•
For best results, use a crisscross pattern on your lawn.
•
If the dethatcher appears to be "jumping" during use,
then extra weight should be added to the tine shield. In
most conditions extra weight will be needed. Concrete
patio blocks are recommended for weight because of
their low profile; however any type of weight is suitable
if it can be tied down to the shield. Secure weight by
using suitable binding material such as rubber tie down
straps or wire, fastening to the holes in the shield flange.
See figure 8.
FIGURE 8
Service Dates
•
To remove a spring tine, insert a screw driver or punch
into the locking tab and pry up. Replace spring tine and
pry tab down. See figure 9.
FIGURE 9
SCREW
DRIVER
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