Assemble Dethatcher

  1. NOTE: The spacer (gg) fits inside the flange bearing (aa).

    MXT008948
    MXT008948-UN-14SEP13

    Assemble a 3/8 x 1-3/4 in. bolt (R), 3/8 in. washer (jj), flange bearing (aa), spacer (gg), and 3/8 in. locknut (dd) to the right hand bracket (K) as shown. Tighten nylock nut.


  2. MXT008949
    MXT008949-UN-14SEP13

    Assemble a 3/8 x 1-3/4 in. bolt (R), 3/8 in. washer (jj), flange bearing (aa), spacer (gg), and 3/8 in. locknut (dd) to the left hand bracket (L) as shown. Tighten nylock nut.


  3. MXT008950
    MXT008950-UN-14SEP13

    Assemble a 3/8 x 0.9 in. shoulder bolt (V) and 3/8 in. locknut (dd) to the right hand bracket (K) and left hand bracket (L) as shown. Tighten nylock nut.


  4. MXT008951
    MXT008951-UN-14SEP13

    Attach the right hand and left hand brackets to the tine spring shield (J) using two 3/8 x 3/4 in. bolts (W), 5/16 in. washers (ii), and 3/8 in. locknuts (dd) as shown. Tighten.


  5. MXT008952
    MXT008952-UN-14SEP13

    Attach the two skid gauges (E) to each side of the tine spring shield (J) using four 1/4 x 3/4 in. bolts (X) and 1/4 in. locknuts (ff) as shown. Tighten locknuts.


  6. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Tines are sharp. Wear heavy gloves when working around tines.

    NOTE: Slight looseness of the spring tines under the bent tabs is normal.

    MXT008953
    MXT008953-UN-14SEP13

    Starting with the front row of tabs (ll), slide a spring tine under a set of tabs. Insert a screw driver (mm) or punch down into the platform and bend each tab until the end of the tab is bent down even with the surface of the platform. Repeat to attach all spring tines.

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