Operator's Manual

5
Installing Dethatcher Reels
(Fig. 6–7)
Important If the dethatcher reels are set at a
negative setting care must be taken to prevent
damage to the reel blades due to contact with a
concrete floor or a paved surface.
Note: All dethatcher reels are interchangeable,
therefore, they are all installed the same way.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower lift
arms, stop engine and set parking brake.
2. Align the horizontal shaft of the dethatching unit
attaching joint with the pivot tube on the carrier
frame. Insert the attaching joint into the tube
(Fig. 6).
3. Secure shaft in pivot tube with a thrust washer,
flatwasher, lockwasher and capscrew.
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2
Figure 6
1. Cutting unit mounting
shaft
2. Carrier frame pivot tube
4. Assemble the mounting capscrews, lockwashers
and washers for the reel drive motor to each
dethatching unit (Fig. 7). Leave approximately 1/2”
of threads exposed on each mounting bolt.
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2
Figure 7
1. Reel drive motor 2. Mounting capscrews
5. Coat the spline shaft of the motor with clean
grease and install the motor by rotating the motor
clockwise so the motor flanges clear the
capscrews. Rotate the motor counterclockwise
until the flanges encircle the capscrews and
tighten the capscrews. Ensure the washers are
against the capscrew heads.
6. Detach chain from lift arm and secure it to cross
tube on each rear dethatching unit with a
capscrew, flatwasher and locknut.
Important Make sure all hydraulic hoses are
routed away from dethatching unit so when
dethatching unit pivots excessive rubbing does not
occur.
Operation
Training Period
Before operating the dethatching reels on a fairway,
evaluate the performance of the dethatchers at the
desired setting. Operate in a clear, unused area to
determine if the desired results will be achieved.
Adjust the dethatchers if a change is desired.
Operating Tips
1. Adjust the (2) reel speed controls on the hydraulic
control block beneath the seat to position 11.
(Maximum reel speed)
2. Operate the traction unit at full throttle and
between 3–5 MPH.
3. Maximum negative setting on the dethatcher
blades is 1/8” deep penetration.
4. Power requirements to operate the dethatcher
units will vary with turf and soil conditions. Travel
speed may need to be reduced in some
conditions.