Product Manual

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• Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating, servicing, or repairing the
equipment.
• Stop the engine, remove the key, and set the brake before dismounting the tractor.
• Operate from the tractor seat only.
• DO NOT operate without guards in place and in good condition.
• Never allow riders on equipment.
• Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away while operating.
• DO NOT operate or transport on steep inclines.
• DO NOT exceed this implement’s maximum speed of 5 MPH. Exceeding this speed may result in
loss of control during transport or braking.
• When using the rear blade in the reverse direction, do not ram large dirt and snow piles.
• DO NOT use if the implement is damaged. Repair before continuing use.
• Park and store on a hard, level surface.
• Store out of reach of children. Not for use by or around children.
FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN IMPALEMENT OR BEING RUN OVER.
• The tractor must be equipped with a Roll Over Protection Structure (or ROPS CAB) and a seat
belt. Keep the foldable ROPS system in the “locked up” position at all times.
• Keep the seat belt securely fastened.
• Never allow riders on equipment.
RAISED EQUIPMENT CAN DROP AND CRUSH.
• Before servicing, follow all instructions and safety rules in this Owner’s Manual and securely block
all corners of the equipment with jack stands.
• Securely blocking prevents equipment dropping from mechanical component failures.
FALLING OFF OR FAILING TO BLOCK SECURELY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
Assembly Instructions
Tractor Requirements and Preparation
The Landscape Rake fits category 1 hitches.
Check the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic lift system. It should operate up and down smoothly and have
enough power to lift the rake. Refer to your tractor’s Owner’s Manual or dealer for any adjustments
necessary to put the 3-point hydraulic lift system in good working order.
Check the tires and rims to make sure they are in good condition. Inflate the tires to the proper
recommended air pressure. Smaller tractors may need front counter weights to counter-balance the
weight of the implement. Mounted rakes normally require added weight to the tractor to maintain the
proper stability and traction during operation and transport.