Agri-Fab 45-02941 User manual

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Mini tillers
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Agri-Fab 45-02941 Tine De-Thatcher is a lawn care attachment designed to remove thatch from your lawn. Thatch is a layer of stems, clippings, runners, roots, and leaves that have not decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water, and fertilizer from reaching the roots of your grass, which can lead to a number of problems, including:

  • Reduced growth and vigor
  • Increased susceptibility to pests and diseases
  • Thatch buildup can also create a favorable environment for weeds The Agri-Fab 45-02941 Tine De-Thatcher uses spring tines to dislodge thatch from your lawn. The spring tines are adjustable, so you can set them to the desired depth for your lawn. The de-thatcher also features a lift handle, which makes it easy to raise and lower the tines.

Agri-Fab 45-02941 Tine De-Thatcher is a lawn care attachment designed to remove thatch from your lawn. Thatch is a layer of stems, clippings, runners, roots, and leaves that have not decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water, and fertilizer from reaching the roots of your grass, which can lead to a number of problems, including:

  • Reduced growth and vigor
  • Increased susceptibility to pests and diseases
  • Thatch buildup can also create a favorable environment for weeds The Agri-Fab 45-02941 Tine De-Thatcher uses spring tines to dislodge thatch from your lawn. The spring tines are adjustable, so you can set them to the desired depth for your lawn. The de-thatcher also features a lift handle, which makes it easy to raise and lower the tines.
PRINTED IN USA
TINE DE-THATCHER
ADITAMENTO DE EXTRACCION DE PAJA
DECHAUMEUSE
FORM NO. 48290 (Rev. 8/22/08)
OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Model No.
Modelo No.
Modèle No.
45-02941 (40")
45-02951 (48")
ATTENTION:
Lire et suivre attentivement
les instructions et
consignes de sécurité de
cette notice.
PRECAUCION:
Lea cuidadosamente
los Procedimientos e
Instrucciones para la
Operación Segura de la
Máquina.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
• Seguridad
• Montaje
• Operación
• Mantenimiento
• PiezasdeRepuesto
• Sécurité
• Assemblage
• Fonctionnement
• Entretien
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CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN
ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.
1. Readthisownersmanualcarefullyforoperatingandserviceinstructionsbeforeattemptingtoassembleoroperatethis
equipment.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththeproperuseofthisequipment.
2. Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before using this
equipment.
3. Neverallowchildrentooperatethetractororde-thatcherattachment,anddonotallowadultstooperatewithoutproper
instructions.
4. Thisde-thatcherattachmenthassharptinepoints.Alwayshandlewithcareandwearsubstantialfootwearwhenoperating
thisde-thatcher.
5. Donotallowanyonetorideorsitonde-thatcherattachmentframeorontowingvehicle.
6. Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularlysmallchildren,andalsopets.
7. Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)gearandengineatlowspeed,andgraduallyincreasespeedasconditions
permit.
8. Thevehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwiththeattachmentofthisequipment.Beawareofchangingconditions
onslopes.Refertosafetyrulesinthevehicleowner'smanualconcerningsafeoperationonslopes.STAY OFF OF STEEP
SLOPES.
9. Alwaysoperateupanddownaslope,neveracrossthefaceofaslope
10. Thisequipmentshouldbeoperatedatreducedspeedonroughterrain,alongcreeksandditchesandonhillsides,to
prevent tipping and loss of control. Donotdrivetooclosetoacreekoraditch.
11. Donottowthisequipmentonahighwayoranyotherpublicthoroughfare.
12. Followthemaintenanceinstructionsasoutlinedinthisownersmanual.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. TineShield
2. SpringTines(10,40")(12,48")
3. Lift Handle
4. AxleBracket
5. Wheels(2)
6. Lift Plate
7. HitchBrackets(2)
8. HitchArmMountBrackets(3)
9. HitchMountArms(2)
10. Spring Alignment Wires (2)
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Remember,anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperate
theequipment.
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HARDWARE PACK
SHOWN FULL SIZE
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description
40" 48"
A 2 2 ShoulderBolt
B 2 2 HexBolt,5/16"x2"Lg.
C 2 2 HexBolt,5/16"x1-1/4"Lg.
D 15 15 HexBolt,5/16"x1"Lg.
E 4 4 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1"
F 1 1 HitchPin,3/8"
40" 48"
G 1 1 HairCotterPin,1/8"
H 2 2 NylockNut,3/8"
I 23 23 NylockNut,5/16"
J 4 4 AngleBracket
K 1 1 Grip
A B C D E F
G
H
I
J
K
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 1/2"wrenches
(1) 9/16"wrench
(1) 3/4"wrenchoradjustablewrench
(1) Pliers
(1) Phillipsscrewdriveroraroundpunch
Beforeassemblingthede-thatcher,layoutalloftheparts
andhardwareasshownonthepreviouspages.
The40"dethatcherisshowninthedrawings.Theassembly
procedureisthesameforthe48"dethatcher.
1. Assemble the lift plate to the top of thetine shield
usingfour5/16"x1"hexboltsand5/16"nylocknuts
asshowningure1.Tighten.
FIGURE 2
5. Fasten the hitch mount arms to the outside of the
anglebracketsatthefrontofthetineshield.Usetwo
5/16"x1"hexboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.Tighten
andthenloosenthenutsslightly.Seegure3.
6. Fastenthehitchmountarmstotheoutsideofthehitch
armmountbracketsattherearofthetineshield.Use
two5/16"x1"carriagebolts,and5/16"nylocknuts.
Do not tighten yet.Seegure3.
10. Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in step 8.
Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in step 7.
Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in step 3.
Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in step 4.
Tightenandthenloosenslightlytheboltsandnuts
assembledinstep5.
Tightentheboltsandnutsassembledinstep6.
FIGURE 3
7. Assemble the front ends of the hitch mount arms
togetherusingtwo5/16"x1-1/4"hexboltsand5/16"
nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet. Seegure4.
8. Assemblethehitchbracketstothetopandbottomof
thehitchmountarmsusingtwo5/16"x2"hexbolts
and5/16"nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet. Seegure
4.
9. Assemblethe3/8"hitchpinthroughthehitchbrackets
andsecureitwitha1/8"haircotterpin.Seegure
4.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 1
2. Turnthetineshieldupsidedown.Seegure2.
3. Assemble two (tall) hitch arm mount brackets and
two(short)anglebracketstothebottomofthetine
shieldattherear.Usefour5/16"x1"hexboltsand
5/16"nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet.Positionthe
bracketsasshowningure2.
4. Assemble two angle brackets to the bottom of the
tineshieldatthefront.Usetwo5/16"x1"hexbolts
and5/16"nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet. Position
thebracketsasshowningure2.
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
LIFT PLATE
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
HITCH MOUNT ARMS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
1/8" HAIR
COTTER PIN
5/16" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT
3/8" HITCH PIN
HITCH
BRACKET
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HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKETS
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
ANGLE BRACKET
ANGLE BRACKET
ANGLE
BRACKETS
REAR
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11.Assembletheaxlebracketontheoutsideoftheangle
brackets using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16"
nylocknuts.Theendsoftheaxlebracketmustpoint
asshowningure5.Tightenandthenloosenthe
boltsandnutsslightly.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
13. Startingwiththefrontrowoftabs,slideaspringtine
underaset oftabs.Insertascrewdriverorpunch
downintothetrayandbendeachtabuntiltheend
ofthetabisbentdownevenwiththesurfaceofthe
tray.Repeattoattachallspringtines.Seegure7.
NOTE:Slightloosenessofthespringtinesunderthebent
tabsisnormal.
FIGURE 6
12.Assemblethewheelstotheaxlebracketusingtwo
shoulderboltsandtwo3/8"nylocknuts.Tighten. See
gure6.
14.Assemblethespringalignwiresthroughthefrontand
rearrowsofspringtines,passingthewiresinbetween
thehitchmountarmsandthetineshield.Bendthe
endsofthewirestosecurethem.Seegure8.
FIGURE 9
15. Assembleahitcharmmountbrackettotheaxlebracket
usingtwo5/16"x1"carriagebolts,and5/16"nylock
nuts. Do not tighten yet.Seegure9.
16. Insertthelifthandledownthroughthetineshield.Attach
ittothejustassembledhitcharmmountbracketusing
a5/16"x1"hexboltanda5/16"nylocknut.Tighten.
Seegure9.
17. Positionthehitcharmmountbracketsothatthereis
sidetensiononthelifthandlewhenitislockedinthe
up position. Tightenthenuts.Seegure9.
18. Assemblethegripontotheendofthelifthandle.See
gure9.
FIGURE 8
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
AXLE BRACKET
SPRING ALIGN WIRE
LIFT HANDLE
GRIP
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
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TABS
SCREW
DRIVER
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OPERATION / ADJUSTMENT
Regularremovalofthatchiscriticaltomaintenanceofa
healthylawn.Thatchisalayerofstems,clippings,run-
ners,rootsandleavesthathavenotdecayed.Excessive
thatchpreventsair,waterandfertilizerfromreachingthe
roots. The de-thatcher effectively dislodges excessive
thatchfrom yourlawn.Readtheseinstructionstohelp
avoidimproperadjustmentandoperation.
Proper adjustment of the tine shield and spring tines
is important for effective performance. Refer to the
following steps for the proper adjustment before
operating the de-thatcher.
1. Movethetowingvehicleontoalevelsurface,such
as a driveway or garage oor and attach the tine
dethatchertothevehiclehitch.Seegure10.
2. Toadjustthespringtineshield,lowerthede-thatcher
intooperatingpositionusingthelifthandle.Loosen
thetwohexnutsandcarriageboltswhichfastenthe
rearofthehitchmountarmstothehitcharmmount
brackets.Adjustthetineshielduntilitislevelandboth
thefrontandrearspringtinesareincontactwiththe
ground.Retightenthehexnuts.Seegure10.
FIGURE 10
5. If the de-thatcher appears to be "jumping" during
use,thenextraweightshouldbeaddedtothetine
shield.Inmostconditionsextraweightwillbeneeded.
Concretepatioblocksarerecommendedforweight
because of their low prole; however any type of
weightissuitableifitcanbetieddowntotheshield.
Secure weight by using suitable binding material
suchasrubbertiedownstrapsorwire,fasteningto
theholesintheshieldange.Seegure11.
3. Vary the vehicle's forward speed until the best
dethatchingactionisachieved.
4. For best results, use a crisscross pattern on your
lawn.
MAINTENANCE
1. Before each use check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
2. Lubricatewheelsasneeded.
3. If rust appears on the shield or spring tines, sand
lightlyandcoatwithenamelpaint.
4. Alwaysstoreinadryarea,andcoatexposedmetal
withlightoilwhennotinuse.
FIGURE 11
HITCH
MOUNT
ARMS
CARRIAGE BOLT
& NYLOCK NUT
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TINE DE-THATCHER REPAIR PARTS
MODEL NO's. 45-02941 (40") & 45-02951 (48")
*PurchaseCommonHardwareLocally
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO. 40" 48"
1 23442 3 3 HitchArmMountBracket
2 23981 2 2 HitchBracket
3 43783 10 12 Spring Tine
4 47633 2 - SpringAlignmentWire
47654 - 2 SpringAlignmentWire
5 43021 2 2 Wheel
6 24836 1 - TineShield(40")
24854 - 1 TineShield(48")
7 23914 2 2 HitchMountArm
8 24594 1 1 Lift Plate
9 24595 1 1 AxleBracket
10 24596 1 1 Lift Handle
11 43029 2 2 ShoulderBolt
12 23826 4 4 AngleBracket
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO. 40" 48"
13 HA21362 2 2 NylockNut,3/8-16
14 43840 2 2 HexBolt,5/16-18x1-1/4"
15 43063 15 15 HexBolt,5/16"x1"
16 47810 23 23 HexNylockNut,5/16-18
17 44326 4 4 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1"
18 43943 1 1 Handle Grip
19 44180 2 2 HexBolt,5/16-18x2"
20 47623 1 1 HitchPin,3/8"(FlatHead)
21 43343 1 1 HairCotterPin,1/8"
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Agri-Fab 45-02941 User manual

Category
Mini tillers
Type
User manual

Agri-Fab 45-02941 Tine De-Thatcher is a lawn care attachment designed to remove thatch from your lawn. Thatch is a layer of stems, clippings, runners, roots, and leaves that have not decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water, and fertilizer from reaching the roots of your grass, which can lead to a number of problems, including:

  • Reduced growth and vigor
  • Increased susceptibility to pests and diseases
  • Thatch buildup can also create a favorable environment for weeds The Agri-Fab 45-02941 Tine De-Thatcher uses spring tines to dislodge thatch from your lawn. The spring tines are adjustable, so you can set them to the desired depth for your lawn. The de-thatcher also features a lift handle, which makes it easy to raise and lower the tines.

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