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• Installation • Operation • Repair Parts Call Customer Service, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Important: This manual contains information for the safety Visit us on the web! of persons and property. Read it carefully before www.brinly.com assembly and operation of the equipment! L-1763-I...
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================== CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Dethatcher! Your product has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
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SAFETY ================================================================================================== GENERAL NOTES (Operation) COMPATIBILITY Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This attachment combined with the weight distribu- For use with lawn tractors, garden tion, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in tractors, ztr’s, and riding mowers.
Please call our Customer Service ing condition and keep safety devices in place. Department, Toll Free: 877-728-8224 or customerservice@brinly.com • The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER ================================================================================================== DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. Illustrations on this page Please Call: 1 (877) 728-8224 are to scale for faster identification of hardware during assembly. Special Washer; Washer; Washer; Nut; Nut; Washer Lock, 5/16” Flat, 5/16”...
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Step 1 1. Lay the tray (14) upside down. Note: The tray dimples will be facing UP. 2. Attach the twelve wire tines (4) to underside of Tray (14) as shown using: (18) Qty. 12 - Carriage Bolts, 5/16” x 1” Qty.
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Step 3 Align the tray mount brackets (6) with each pull bar (13) as illustrated. Secure with: (18) Qty. 4 - Carriage Bolts, 5/16” x 1” (22) Qty. 4 - Flat Washers, 5/16” (21) Qty. 4 - Lock Washers, 5/16” (19) Qty.
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Step 5 Align the clevis plates (12) with the pull bars (13) as illustrated. Secure with: (17) Qty. 2 - Carriage Bolts, 5/16” x 2” (21) Qty. 2 - Lock Washers, 5/16” (19) Qty. 2 - Hex Nuts, 5/16” Next, slide the drawbar pin (2) through the clevis plates (12).
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Step 7 On both ends of the tray (14): Align the wheel mount brackets (6) with the tray (14) and secure as illustrated with: (18) Qty. 4 - Carriage Bolts, 5/16” x 1” (21) Qty. 4 - Lock Washers, 5/16” (19) Qty.
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Level Adjustment Step 9 Height Adjustment MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENT - Select a smooth flat surface such as a driveway, sidewalk, garage floor etc. - Attach the Dethatcher to the towing vehicle using Drawbar Pin (2) and Hairpin Cotter (3). - Place tines on 1/2”...
USE AND CARE ================================================================================================== MODEL: D T - 4 8 B H U S E & C A R E S E C T I O N TINE ACTION FREE POSITION - Grass should be less than 3” tall for proper tine action. - When in use, all tines on the dethatcher should deflect back and “flip”...
USE AND CARE ================================================================================================== INSTALLING DETHATCHER REMOVING DETHATCHER 1. Secure towing vehicle parking brake. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Make sure feet 2. Remove cotter pin and drawbar pin. and hands are clear of Tine Tips. CAUTION: Avoid injury! 1. Lock towing vehicle in park. Keep feet away from under drawbar.
Towing Speed ..... 5 mph In North America and Canada call Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Chat online: www.brinly.com Email: customerservice@brinly.com SERVICE NOTES 1.
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NOTES ================================================================================================== English Manual L-1763-I...
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY DETHATCHERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States (its possessions and territories) and Canada. Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below against to use this product.
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