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OMM138188

Issue G0

Lawn Care Tools

Tow-Behind

Introduction

Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
Using Your Operator's Manual
Special Messages

Product Information

Record Product Information

Safety

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
WARNING
Operate Safely
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Practice Safe Maintenance
Parking Safely
Tire Safety

Installing

Installing Tow-Behind Attachment

Removing

Removing Tow-Behind Attachment

Operating - Thatcherator

When to Use the Thatcherator
Selecting the Operating Positions
Using the Weight Tray
Checking for Proper Tine Action
Adjusting for Proper Tine Action
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
Operating Thatcherator

Operating - Plug Aerator

When to Use the Plug Aerator
Selecting the Operating Positions
Using the Weight Tray
Checking the Plugging Spoon Operation
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
Operating Plug Aerator

Operating - Spiker Aerator

When to Use the Spiker Aerator
Selecting the Operating Positions
Using the Weight Tray
Checking the Tine Operation
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
Operating Spiker Aerator

Operating - Aerator-Spreader

When to Use the Aerator-Spreader
Selecting the Operating Positions
Using the Flow Control
Using the Weight Tray and Hopper
Checking the Tine and Spreader Operation
Determining the Flow Control Setting
Determining the Flow Control Setting (Alternative Method)
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
Operating Aerator-Spreader

Operating - Lawn Roller

When to Use the Lawn Roller
Adding Weight to the Lawn Roller
Operating Lawn Roller Safely
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
Operating Lawn Roller

Service

Servicing the Attachment
Replacing Thatcherator Tines

Storage

Storing the Attachment
Removing the Attachment from Storage

Assembly - Thatcherator

Identify Parts
Assemble Tow Bars
Install Tow Bars to Tray Assembly
Install Carriage Frame Assembly and Lift Handle
Install Wheels

Assembly - Plug Aerator

Identify Parts
Assemble Tow Bars
Install Tow Bars to Tray Assembly
Install Lift Lever
Assemble Transport Wheels

Assembly - Spiker Aerator

Identify Parts
Assemble Tow Bars
Install Tow Bars to Tray Assembly
Assemble Transport Wheels
Install Lift Lever

Assembly - Aerator-Spreader

Identify Parts
Assemble Transport Wheels
Assemble Tow Bars
Install Tow Bars, Wheel Assembly, and Lift Lever to Hopper
Install Hopper Flow Control Lever
Install Weight Tray

Assembly - Lawn Roller

Identify Box of Parts
Install Scraper Frame Bar
Install Frame Extension Bars

Specifications

Thatcherator
Plug Aerator
Spiker Aerator
Aerator-Spreader
Lawn Roller

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