English, Spanish & French Manual OWNER'S MANUAL 4 8 " F R O N T M O U N T D E T H AT C H E R FOR ZERO TURN MOWERS MODEL: DTZ-48BH • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts Call Customer Service, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Visit us on the web! www.brinly.com Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================ GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION) Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle (ie Zero Turn Mower / ZTR) can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================ • • • • • • • • Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a car or truck. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST ================================================================================================ 34 Detail View A 2 1 3 5 44 35 7 36 14 6 18 20 19 21 28 27 13 9 10 38 11 24 12 Detail View A The spacer (38) fits between the plates REF 37 15 8 39 17 24 41 4 16 26 27 32 29 23 28 30 33 22 43 25 31 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY REF PART NO.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Required Tools For Assembly • • • • • • • 3/4" Wrench 15/16" Socket and Ratchet 9/16" Wrench 1/2" Wrench Scissors Pliers Allen wrench set Figure 1. Bolt tines in place facing toward the front using the hardware as shown 29 28 27 26 Front 28 26 24 Special Washer Qty. 12 5/16” x 1” Carrage Bolt Qty. 12 5/16” Hex Nut Qty. 12 27 5/16” Lock Washer Qty.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 2. 25 25 NOTE: Insert each of the two safety wires (25) through the coils as shown. Be sure each end is bent completely over the straight portion of the safety wire. WARNING: Failure to install safety wires can result in personal injury if a tine should dis-engage from the tine tray. Bend each end of both safety wires as shown 24 Figure 3. 28 27 26 31 5/8” Washer Qty.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 4. Bolt frame brackets (19) to tray (21) using hardware as shown 24 19 21 5/16” x 1” Carrage Bolt Qty. 4 24 26 5/16” Washer Qty. 4 26 28 5/16” Hex Nut Qty. 4 27 28 27 5/16” Lock Washer Qty. 4 Figure 5. 5 2 5 12 1/2” x 3-1/2” Hex Bolt Qty.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 6. 2 44 7 3 16 8 6 Slide the clamp plate (3) over the v-bracket (8,16) flanges, then slide the clamp bracket (1) over the v-bracket (8,16) into the clamp plates (3). 4 17 Make sure that the 2” v-bracket assembly (8) fits with clamp arm (2) and the 1-3/4“ v-bracket assembly (16) fits with the fixed arm (17).
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 8. 14 14 13 5/16” x 2-3/4” Hex Bolt Qty. 4 5/16” Nylon Lock Nut Qty. 4 17 15 6 39 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt Qty. 2 18 28 13 9 Slide the large pivot bracket (15) over the tube with decal (6). Slide the small pivot bracket (18) over the fixed arm (17) Clamp both pivot brackets in place using the hardware as shown.
OPERATION ================================================================================================ Figure 10. 24 26 The dethatcher can be used in two ways To set up for dethatching grass see step 1 To scarify the ground see step 2 19 Slot 20 1-SETTING THE DETHATCH HEIGHT: • To set the tine height select a smooth flat surface such as a drive way, sidewalk or garage floor. • Place a 1/2” shim board to support the front and back row of tines as shown, the wheels must be on the flat surface.
OPERATION ================================================================================================ USAGE CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Avoid damage to tines. Use Transport Setting when towing the Dethatcher across concrete or asphalt driveways and walkways. • Confirm the dethatcher Tine height is adjusted properly. • Confirm all nuts and bolts that secure the dethatcher to the front mount are tight. Safety Glasses should be worn when using the Dethatcher.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ Ensure to thread the Safety Wire through each Tine loop and holes in Tray tabs. Re-Bend end of the Safety Wire to hold Tine row. Ensure both bent ends of the Safety Wire are bent around the outer most Tine loop. MAINTENANCE The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your Dethatcher clean and dry. Apply a light coat of oil on tines after use to prevent rust.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY DETHATCHERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States (its possessions and territories) and Canada. Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below against defects in material and workmanship, and will at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
