MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945 Owner’s Manual ACR-500 ACR-500S ACREAGE RAKE IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Before Operating this Equipment. ATV ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE Made In CHINA 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE PO BOX 67 WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX 660. 747. 8650 swisherinc.com 11306 REV.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely. Keep the operating speed LOW!!!!! Do not operate over 5 MPH (8KMH).
PRE-ASSEMBLY: Approximate assembly time of this product is ¾ of an hour. Helpful Tip: Read all instructions before starting to assemble. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (2) 14mm Wrenches (2) 19mm Wrenches (1) 24mm Wrench REMOVE ALL PARTS FROM CARTONS 1. Remove the hardware packs and all parts from the cartons. 2. Layout and identify parts included in carton contents. (see parts listing below) 3. Layout and identify parts included in the hardware pack. (see parts listing below) 4.
HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS: (Photo of Parts not Actual Size) Description (metric size in mm) Ref # Part # Qty A NA* 2 Hex Bolt M12 X 110 B NA* 4 Hex Bolt M8 X 50 C NA* 2 Flat Washer diameter 6 D NA* 1 Teflon Washer diameter 8 E NA* 4 Lock-Washer, diameter 8 F NA* 4 Hex Nut M8 G NA* 2 Nylock Nut M12 H NA* 8 Nylock Nut M16 I NA* 2 Clevis Pin diameter 6 x 25 J NA* 4 Cotter Pin diameter 2 x 20 K 11304 2 Lift Cable Pivot Bar L 11305 2 Lifting Rod M NA* 1 Nylock
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE ACREAGE RAKE STEP 1: ATTACH TONGUE TO AXLE Place tongue assembly(#4) and axle assembly(#1) on a flat surface. Position the tongue so that the diameter of 19mm x length of 118mm shaft welded to the tongue is straight up. Orientate the axle(#1) so the lift arm hinges welded to the axle face away from the tongue. See figure 1. Connect the tongue(#4) to the axle(#1) using two M8 x 50mm hex bolts(B), two diameter 8mm lock washers(E) and two M8 hex nuts(F).
STEP 4: ATTACH CABLE PIVOT BAR Attach the two lift cable pivot bars (K) to the diameter of 19mm x length of 118mm shaft on the tongue assembly. Install each pivot bar on top of shaft, use a diameter 8mm Teflon washer (D) between the two bars, then secure with a M8 nylock nut (M) . The cables and lock pins should be positioned facing the rear of rake. See figure 4.
STEP 8: ATTACHING RAKE ARMS Insert the rake wheel arm(#2) into the lift arm from in STEP 7. Secure rake wheel arm to the lift arm using lock pin attached to end of the lift cable. See figure 8 for rake arm position. Repeat procedure for the rake arm on opposite side. Figure 8 STEP 9: ATTACH RAKING WHEELS Attach three rake tine wheels(#6) to rake wheel axle arm(#2) as shown in figure 9. Secure with M16 nylock nut(H). Make certain that tines on all three wheels are pointed in the same direction.
ADJUST THE OPERATING HEIGHT of LIFT ARMS NOTE: Adjustments may be needed based on the height of the towing vehicle hitch. Step 10: Attach the Acreage Rake to the towing vehicle hitch. Follow Steps 11,12, and 13 for each lift arm. These steps are to make sure rake reel tines will: (1) lift high enough for towing clearance, and (2) rake tines will reach the ground properly for raking or de-thatching. Step 11: Position one lift handle fully forward.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SETTTING RAKE TINE WHEELS FOR THATCHING VS. RAKING 1.1.. Acreage rake has been assembled for raking. See figure 14. Note the direction of the tine tips. Figure 14 Flip Each Arm 180 degrees 2. To position rake tine wheel assembly for thatching, remove lock pin from both lift arms and remove both rake tine wheel assemblies from rake. Take the left rake tine wheel assembly, flip it over (rotate 180 degrees), and install on the right lift arm.
MAINTENANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST RESULTS Operating Tip: Rake works for picking up Acorns or similar small particles other than grass/leaves RAKE TINE WHEEL MAINTENANCE: Following these recommendations will make the raking wheels last longer. 1. It is recommended to mow or cut grass to 3” or less before raking or de-thatching. 2. Rake Wheel Tine Recommendation: When in operating position, try adjusting the height of rake tine wheels so raking tines contact ground lightly.
MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945 Owner’s Manual ATV ACCESSORIES ACR-500 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INORMATION AVAILABLE: * PRODUCT – ________________ * SERIAL NUMBER - _______________ * MODEL NUMBER - _______________ TYPE - _______________ * PART NUMBER WITH PAINT CODE * PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE - 1-800-222-8183 FAX - 1-660-747-8650 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Before Operating this Equipment. SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO.
