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Operating Instructions
OPERATING THE DETHATCHER
The dethatcher can be raised or lowered to engage,
or disengage, the tines as desired.
1. To engage the dethatcher, pull back on the lift
lever. While holding the foot trigger, lower the
dethatcher into the working position as shown in
Engaging Dethatcher
photo.
Pull Back on
Lift Lever
Hold Foot
Trigger
Engaging Dethatcher
2. To disengage the dethatcher, pull back on the
lift lever until the trigger assembly engages the
mounting bracket.
NOTE:
When raising/disengaging the dethatch-
er, there is resistance due to the tines being en-
gaged. It is easier to disengage the tines by
stopping the tractor forward motion and revers-
ing the tractor while lifting.
TINE ACTION
Grass should be less than 3 in. (8cm) tall for pro-
per tine action. When in use, all of the tines should
deflect back independently and “flip” the thatch
forward as shown in the
Tine Action
illustration. If
the tines drag without flipping forward, the tines are
too low and need to be raised. If the tines remain
in the free position, the tines are too high and
needs to be lowered. Refer to
Adjust Tines
in
the
Assembly Instructions
and adjust as needed
for proper dethatching action.
FREE POSITION
THATCHING POSITION
RELEASED POSITION
Tine Action
