™ owners manual Model No. 45-0343 DETHATCHER FOR SWEEPERS CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully PRINTED IN U.S.A. • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts FORM NO. 48824 (REV.
SAFETY RULES Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment. • • • • • • • • • • • • Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate the dethatcher. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of the dethatcher.
SHOWN FULL SIZE E A B C F D H J G K I L M NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE P N O HARDWARE PACKAGE REF. A B C D E F G H QTY. 1 7 2 2 1 2 2 2 DESCRIPTION REF. I J K L M N O P Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2" Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 1-3/8" U-Bolt Transport Hook Washer, 5/16" Washer, 1/2" Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" QTY.
ASSEMBLY 4. Assemble a 1/2" washer, the wheel, another 1/2" washer and the 1/2" plain jam nut onto the 1/2" x 3-1/2" hex bolt. See figure 2. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) (2) (2) (1) 5. Insert the bolt through the welded bracket and assemble the 1/2" nylock jam nut onto the bolt. Adjust the nuts so that there is no end play in the wheel and then tighten the nuts securely against the welded bracket. Make sure the wheel still turns freely. See figure 2.
If you have a 30" sweeper, skip steps 12 through 14. 12. Make sure the sweeper height adjustment handle is still set to about the middle of it's adjustment range. 13. Center the dethatcher with the sweeper. 14. Assemble the keeper brackets (bend to the inside) to the sweeper's hitch tube, outside of the conduit clamps. Use a u-bolt and two 1/4" nylock nuts per bracket. Position the keeper brackets against the sides of the conduit clamps, approximately perpendicular to the ground.
OPERATION MAINTENANCE RAISING/LOWERING THE DETHATCHER 1. To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the front of the dethatcher and secure it with the transport hook. Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport hook. SETTING THE OPERATING POSITION 1. Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for tightness. 2. Clean after each use to help prevent rust. 3. If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and coat with enamel paint. 1.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0343 DETHATCHER FOR SWEEPERS 4 6 19 2 16 6 15 9 17 1 8 5 9 15 7 14 12 19 17 10 12 13 3 18 11 REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 64650 46761 48098 43085 43081 43070 47810 48812 47413 43055 44025 1 7 1 7 2 14 7 2 2 2 1 Spring Mount Frame Assem.
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