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Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A

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Operator Owner's Manual

The Powerful PR and OS

POWER RAKES and OVERSEEDERS

Specifications

FLAIL BLADES

P/N 350186.

A complete replacement set. 52

of our high quality flail blades for

your PR. Includes 8 new lock

clips for replacement installa-

tion.

PR550, PR550H, PR550V,

PR550HV, OS551, OS551H

FLAIL SHAFTS

P/N 350185.

A full set of four shafts for

replacement. Includes 8 new

lock clips for replacement

installation.

Note: We recommend

replacing the shafts when you

replace flails.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

DRIVE BELT

P/N 350116.

Original Equipment drive belt for

your PR.

SLICING REEL

P/N 350113.

A complete verti-slicing reel for

your PR. 20" wide reel for use

in grasses that require vertical

cutting, and for assisting in lawn

overseeding projects.

ACCESSORIES

SLICING BLADES

P/N 350187.

A full set of twenty blades for

replacement. Includes 40 new

capscrews, and lock nuts for

replacement installation.

SPACER BUMPERS

P/N 350258.

A complete replacement set.

44 of 1/2" spacer bumpers

and 4 of 1/4" spacer bumpers

OVERSEEDER KIT

P/N 350325 / 350328.

The new light weight Plastic

Overseeding Kit is constructed

of durable High Density

Polypropolene with two lift

handles on each side to assist

in lifting the entire unit and easily

converts a PR Series Power

Rake into an overseeder with 4

bolts and minimal tools.

NOTE: Overseeder Conversion

Kit (350328) includes Slicing

Reel (350113). Part No.

(350325) comes with the

Overseeder Box only.

NEW

PR550 PR550V PR550H PR550HV OS551 OS551H

ENGINE: H.P. 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW)

ENGINE: TYPE B&S OHV B&S OHV HONDA OHV HONDA OHV B&S OHV HONDA OHV

ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.6 L) 3.88 qt. (3.6 L) 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.6 L)

ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L) 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L)

WEIGHT: UNIT 160# (72.5 kg) 163# (74.1 kg) 158# (71.8 kg) 161# (73.2 kg) 173# (78.5 kg) 171# (77.6 kg)

WEIGHT: SHIPPING 183# (83.0 kg) 183# (83.0 kg) 178# (80.9 kg) 178# (80.9 kg) 208# (94.3 kg) 209# (94.8 kg)

ENGINE WEIGHT: 36# (16.3 kg) 36# (16.3 kg) 34# (15.4 kg) 34# (15.4 kg) 36# (16.3 kg) 34# (15.4 kg)

MAX. ENGINE OPERATING SLOPE 15° 15° 20° 20° 15° 20°

Summary of content (16 pages)

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2 REPLACEMENT PARTS 1 FLAIL BLADES P/N 350186. A complete replacement set. 52 of our high quality flail blades for your PR. Includes 8 new lock clips for replacement installation. FLAIL SHAFTS P/N 350185. A full set of four shafts for replacement. Includes 8 new lock clips for replacement installation. Note: We recommend replacing the shafts when you replace flails. DRIVE BELT P/N 350116. Original Equipment drive belt for your PR. SPACER BUMPERS P/N 350258. A complete replacement set.
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5 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.” THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: DO NOT 13.
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GENERAL SAFETY 9 For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed: Do not operate this machine without first reading owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual. Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine. Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recommended when using this machine, especially in dry and dusty conditions. Wearing gloves is recommended while operating this machine.
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13 CONTROLS HONDA ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL B & S ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL Set lever to choke position when starting a cold engine THROTTLE LEVER RUN CHOKE STOP FUEL VALVE 15 Set lever to desired engine speed. Move lever completely to the left to stop engine CHOKE LEVER ENGINE LABELS Briggs & Stratton ON RUN CHOKE Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine. OFF Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling.
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INSTRUCTION LABELS 14 These labels should be included on your Power Rake. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels. 830503 BLADES UP BLADES DOWN Label Clutch Item 49 Part No.
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16 Operation INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for removing thatch from your lawn, renovation of existing lawns, and to assist in overseeding operations. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above. ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.
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OPERATION 16 Hints! continued RAKING/SLICING TIPS Before begining, it is best to evaluate the condition of the lawn by cutting one or more core samples from area to be treated. A core can be cut using a piece of pvc, or metal pipe. Hammer the pipe into the ground, remove it, push the core out of the pipe and inspect it to determine the depth of thatch in your yard.
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16 OPERATION continued VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION OVERSEEDING OPERATION DO NOT- Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn. DO NOT- Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°. DO NOT- Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it. DO NOT- Allow children to operate this equipment. DO NOT- Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn. DO NOT- Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°. DO NOT- Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it.
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OPERATION 16 continued ADJUSTING SEED RATE STOP SETTING BRACKET DROPPING SEEDS - PULL BACK ON THE KNOB THEN SLIDE THE BRACKET TO DESIRED STOP SETTING. EXAMPLE: STOP SETTING IS ON 4 - IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD THEN SET THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO . OF TIME. KNOB LAWN PREPARATION - MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON YOUR MOWER. - DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING. - POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE THATCH. - FERTILIZE LAWN WITH BROADCAST SPREADER.
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17 MAINTENANCE ROTATING FLAIL REEL END TO END Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments, disassembly or any kind of repair . To maximize flail blade life and performance the reel can be rotated end to end periodically to provide a fresh lead cutting edge. Takes approx. 20 min. and requires 1/2" and 9/16" socket wrenches with extension bar. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 1.
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POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P/N 350325 PARTS DRAWING PART S LIST ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 PART NO.
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FLAIL REEL ASSY 350112 item no. 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 PARTS LIST SHAFT FLAIL BLADE BLADE FLAIL SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" SHAFT WA FLAIL REEL CLIP LOCK 1/2" WASHER 1/2 SAE FLAIL SHAFT KIT 350185 PARTS ite m no. LIST 73 SHA FT FLA IL BLA DE 78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" Part No. 350324 QTY 4 52 4 44 1 8 8 FLAIL BLADE KIT 350186 Par t No. QTY 350141 350146 PR500 Part No. 350141 350100 350143 350144 350145 350146 8172011 PARTS item no.
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SPACER BUMPER KIT 350258 PARTS item no. LIST 75 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" 76 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" PR500 Part No. 350143 350144 SLICING BLADE KIT 350187 QTY item no. 4 44 81 85 86 PARTS LIST BLADE SLICING REEL SCREWCAP 1/4-20 x 3/4, GR. 5 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 PR500 Part No. 350147 350151 8142004 QTY 20 40 40 SLICING REEL ASSY 350113 item no. 57 71 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Part No. 350324 PARTS LIST LOCK WASHER 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH SCREWCAP 5/16 - 24 x 1" HCS GR.
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Part No. 350324 Page 15 of 16 item no. 1 1A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Form No. F031605A 42 42A 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 PARTS PR550 LIST Part No. Pulley 3" OD 350101-01 Spacer Crank PR Honda Pulley 6.5" OD X ¾" 350102 Wheel 8" Front PR 350103 Wheel 10" Front PR 350104 Height Adjust Assy 350107 Reel Flail / Slicing Assy 350112 Pulley Idler 2.
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20 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions Solution Possible Cause Problem Engine stalls or labors when raking. Blades set too deep into ground Raise blades so that they just touch the ground on a level surface. Abnormal vibration. Damaged or missing blades. Loose handle bolts. Loose engine bolts Stop work immediately. Replace any damaged or missing blades. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts. Engine will not start. Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle in off position.