Instructions / Assembly

Operating - Thatcherator - 7
OPERATING - THATCHERATOR
• In free position (A), tines are relaxed and not working.
• In position (B), tines are under tension and working.
• In position (C), tines are released and flipping thatch
upward.
Adjusting for Proper Tine Action
NOTE: Make up or down adjustments by no more than
6.4 mm (1/4 in.) each time, until proper results are
achieved.
1. Install thatcherator to tractor.
2. Add recommended weight to weight tray.
3. Tow thatcherator to a level concrete or asphalt surface.
4. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
5. Place lift handle in center hole for detaching position.
6. Loosen bolts (A) on each side of weight tray mounting
brackets.
7. Raise or lower weight tray to place tine tips about 13 mm
(1/2 in.) above ground surface.
8. Tighten the weight tray bolts completely.
9. Push tines rearward to check adjustment. Tine tips
should touch ground surface. If not, repeat the adjustment.
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
• Check ground speed in an open area.
• Measure a test area that is 30.5 m (100 ft) in length.
• Operate the tractor at wide open throttle. Operate tractor
at a low speed and drive the tractor the test distance.
Record the time needed to travel that distance.
• Make three passes, recording the time for each pass.
The average time should be 14 to 23 seconds to achieve
the recommended operating speed range:
• at 4.8 km/h (3 mph), the average time traveling the
test distance should be 23 seconds.
• at 8 km/h (5 mph), the average time traveling the test
distance should be 14 seconds.
• Adjust speed accordingly to achieve the recommended
speed range.
Operating Thatcherator
1. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
A
TY9167
B
TY9167A
C
TY9167B
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A
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep hands and feet
away from all moving parts. Never carry riders.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Never exceed the
weight tray capacity of 45 kg (100 lb).
Never operate with broken tines or without the
safety wires installed through all tine sets.
Engage wheels to transport position when crossing
concrete or asphalt surfaces.
Always back carefully in a straight line to avoid
jackknifing the attachment.