Instructions / Assembly

Assembly - Thatcherator - 22

ASSEMBLY - THATCHERATOR

Install Carriage Frame Assembly and Lift

Handle

1. Attach carriage frame assembly (A) (side with two holes

should be next to lift lock plate) to rear holes (B) in tow bars

and lift lock plate at right side (C). Secure with 3/8 x 1-1/4

in. hex bolt (left side) and 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. (right side lift lock

plate), 3/8 in. bushings, 3/8 in. flat washers, and fasten with

3/8 in. locknuts (D). Tighten so bar is secure but free to

pivot.

2. Pre-assemble lift lock pin (E) into hole in lift handle (F)

with pin extending away from bend in lift handle. Secure

with 5/16 in. lockwasher and 5/16 in. hex nut (G). Tighten

securely.

3. Slide vinyl handle grip (H) over end of lift handle.

4. Attach the lift handle (F) to holes in top of carriage frame

(A) using one 5/16 x 1-1/4 in. carriage bolt and locknut (I)

and one 5/16 x 2 in. carriage bolt (J), spring, flat washer,

and locknut (K).

5. Push the lift handle against lift lock plate and tighten

bolts until locknuts have two bolt threads exposed.

Install Wheels

1. Measure length (A) from ground to top of hitch plate with

tractor parked on a level surface.

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