Agri-Fab 45-04733 Manual Del Usuario página 8

DEtHatCHEr
1. With the platform standing on footstands, slide the
shoulder bolts on the dethatcher down into the
retainer slots. See figure 13.
2. Rotate the dethatcher until the bushings go into the
axle retainers. See figure 13.
3. Proceed to LOCKING TOOLS section below.
attaCHiNG toolS - loCkiNG toolS
1. Secure each axle retainer to the tray assembly with a
3/8 x 3/4" clevis pin (15) and .08 x 1.58" hair cotter pin
(17). See figure 14.
CLEVIS PIN,
3/8 X 3/4" (15)
rEMoViNG toolS
1. To remove a tool from the Smartlink Platform, remove
the 3/8 x 3/4" clevis pins (15) and .08 x 1.58" hair
cotter pins (17) securing the axle retainers to the tray
assembly. See figure 14.
2. Use the handles on the axle retainers to unlock the
tool, then remove it from the Smartlink Platform. See
figure 14.
fiGUrE 13
HAIR COTTER PIN,
.08 X 1.58" (17)
fiGUrE 14
oPEratioN
Operation of the Smartlink Platform will change depending on
what tool has been attached. Refer to the operation section for
each tool before using it.
NEVEr lEaVE aN UNattaCHED tool
laYiNG UNattENDED. toolS lEft
UNattENDED CaN CaUSE PErSoNal
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DEtHatCHEr
1. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use.
2. Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place
throttle at slow engine speed.
3. Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed
and lower dethatcher, allowing spring tines to touch
the ground. Increase speed until best dethatching
action is achieved.
4. For best results, use a crisscross pattern on your lawn.
5. Do not cross over walks or drives without first raising
the dethatcher to the transport position.
6. On sloped lawns, always dethatch in an up and down
direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
7. Do not add extra weight to the tray.
8. Do not attempt to dethatch if the ground is too wet.
SPikE aErator
1. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use.
2. Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place
throttle at slow engine speed.
3. Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed
and lower aerator, allowing spiker points to enter the
ground. Increase speed as conditions permit.
4. Aerate in the straightest line possible, making
overlapping passes to increase the spiker point
pattern.
5. Avoid extremely sharp turns with spiker points
engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn.
6. Do not cross over walks or drives without first raising
the aerator to the transport position.
7. On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down
direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
8. To increase depth of spiker point penetration, up to
140 lbs. of weight, such as bags of sand or concrete
blocks may be added to the tray. Always secure
weight to the tray with ties or straps fastened to the
front and rear of the tray. Fasten so that the ties
cannot become entangled in rotating parts.
9. If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is
recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down
for one or two hours prior to aerating.
10. Do not attempt to aerate if ground is too wet.
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