Operating Guide

1018604-A 8
Flat Surface
1/2” Shim
Shift
2
17
1
8
1. Select a smooth ground surface such as a driveway, sidewalk,
garage oor, etc.
2. Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see tow-
ing vehicle operator’s manual).
3. Install Dethatcher to towing vehicle hitch plate as previously
described in the Installing Your Dethatcher section.
4. Put Handle in Dethatch Setting on Lift Lock (2) (center notch
marked 2).
5. Place Tine tips on a ½” shim. When both rows of Tines are
touching the shim, tighten the four bolts that fasten the Tow
Bars (1) to the Tray (8).
NOTE: Your product packaging can be used as the ½”
shim. Two thicknesses of cardboard equals approxi-
mately ½”. Take care not to puncture the cardboard with
the Tine tips while making your adjustments.
6. Shift the Lift Lock (2) along its slots to make sure the wheels
rest rmly on the ground surface. Ensure that the tines remain
on the ½” shim and that the Handle remains in the Dethatch
Setting. Tighten the two bolts (17) that fasten the Lift Lock (2)
to the Tow Bar (1).
7. Remove ½” shim and check Tine adjustment. Push Tines tips
rearward. Tine tips should barely touch ground surface. If not,
repeat the adjustment.
NOTE: If weight is used in Tray, recheck Tine height ad-
justment as stated in Step 8. Repeat Tine height adjust-
ment as necessary with added weight.
OPERATION
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DETHATCHER WEIGHT
The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the weight of the
Dethatcher plus the maximum weight loaded into the Dethatcher
Tray:
Model Weight
DT-402BH 35 lbs. (empty)
Maximum Tray Weight 70 lbs
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Maximum Towed Weight 105 lbs
USAGE
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Avoid damage to tines. Use
Transport Setting when towing the Dethatcher across
concrete or asphalt driveways and walkways.
Safety Glasses should be worn when using the Dethatcher.
Excessive towed load can cause loss of control on slopes. Stopping
distance increases with speed and weight of towed load.
Total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of towing ve-
hicle, ballast and operator.
GRASS HEIGHT AND TINE ACTION
Grass should be less than 3” tall for proper Tine action in Dethatch
Setting.
When in use, Tines on the Dethatcher should deect back and ‘ip’
the thatch forward as shown.
If the Tines seem to drag without ipping forward, the Tray is too low
and should be raised.
If the Tines stay in the free position, the tray is too high and should
be lowered.
Make adjustments as necessary, up or down, by no more than ¼”
each time, until proper results are achieved. Similar adjustments
may be possible by shifting the Lift Lock forward or rearward.
In normal operating conditions, adding weight to the Tray for de-
thatching and scarifying operations should not be necessary.
If the Dethatcher appears to be ‘jumping’ or ‘walking’
during operation:
1. Conrm the Handle is in the desired setting
2. Conrm Tine height is adjusted properly.
3. Add weight to the tray as needed (70 lbs maximum).
NOTE: Weight should be added to the tray only when De-
thatcher is attached to the towing vehicle.
Weight should be secured by rope, straps, or other suitable
means to contain the weight in the tray.
Conrm Tine height is adjusted properly after weight is added.
Maximum capacity of the Dethatcher Tray is 70 lbs.
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