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OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER
RAISING/LOWERING THE DETHATCHER

•  To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the 

front of the dethatcher and secure it with the transport 
hook. Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport 
hook.

SETTING THE OPERATING POSITION

•  The operating height of the dethatcher is controlled 

by the gauge wheel at the front of the dethatcher 
and is not adjustable. The correct wheel position 
wasdeterminedinfigure2whenyouassembledthe
wheel.

•  Set the sweeper to the desired operating height. (The 

best height is usually with the brushes set about /" 
down into the grass.) Refer to your sweeper owner's 
manual for sweeper.

USING THE DETHATCHER

Regular removal of thatch is critical to the maintenance 
of a healthy lawn. Thatch is layer of stems, clippings, 
runners, roots and leaves that have not decayed.  
Excessive thatch prevents air, water and fertilizer from 
reaching the roots. The dethatcher will effectively dislodge 
excessive thatch from your lawn.  

•  Start with the tractor in low gear. Vary the forward 

speed to determine the best speed for maximum 
dethatcher performance.

•  Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even 

removal of thatch.

•  On slopes, always operate in an up and down 

direction only. 

•  Avoid extremely sharp turns.

•  Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden steep 

dips in the ground while dethatching. Loss of ground 
contact with the gauge wheel could cause the 
dethatcher to be pulled back underneath the sweeper.

MAINTENANCE / STORAGE

Service Dates

  Check for loose fasteners 

 

  Check for worn or damaged parts   

 

 

X

  Cleaning 

 

 

 

X

  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
  Fill in dates as you
  complete regular service.

Bef

ore each use

After each use

Ev

ery season

Bef

ore stor

age

• 

If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and 
coat with enamel paint.

• 

Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal 
with light oil when not in use.

• 

Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for 
tightness.

• 

Clean after each use to help prevent rust.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. 

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