Homelite 24683 User Manual
PARTS LIST
& INSTRUCTIONS
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38” LAWN REVITALIZER
HOMELITE'
DIVISION, PORT CHESTER, N-Y, 10573
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Part No. 24683
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
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OPERATION......................................................................... 4
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT.................................................... 4
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
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ENGAGING THE REVITALIZER ..................................... 4
TRAVEL SPEED AND DIRECTION
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PREPARING A SEED BED.............................................. 5
REMOVING THE THATCH.............................................. 5
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ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................. 5
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
BELT STOP ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT..
MAINTENANCE
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AFTER EACH USE.......................................................... 7
AFTER 10 HOURS
ONCE EACH YEAR
BELT REPLACEMENT
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PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
1. Read and be familiar with the owners manual for your
tractor and the owners manual for the revitalizer before op
erating the revitalizer.
2. Do not allow anyone to use the revitalizer unless they have
been instructed in how to operate it safely.
3. Never attempt to adjust, repair or service the revitalizer
while the tractor engine is running.
4. Do not allow others near the revitalizer when it is operat
ing.
5. Stay clear of the drive belt, revitalizer knives and other
moving parts when the tractor engine is running.
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We warrant this HOME LITE product to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and
service, except that we make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators or voltage
regulators (which usually are warranted by their respective manufacturers} nor with respect to any unit which
after sale by HOMELITE has been altered in any way without HOM ELITE'S express consent.Our obligation under
this warranty is limited to replacing, without charge any part which is proven defective within one year (30 days
if the unit is used for commercial, rental or municipal purposes) from date of purchase, if returned to us, with
transportation charges prepaid, at a HOMELITE branch office or to a dealer whom we have authorized to make
the replacement.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANT
ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE OR OTHERWISE AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL HOMELITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
Rear Lift Kit No, LM-16001-61 for Tractor Models
T-10, T-12 & T-15.
WARRANTY
HOMELITE
a divisian tif Textron Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Electric Lift Kit No, LM-16 001-78 for Tractor Models
T-10, T-12 & T-15.
INSTALLATION
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CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR WORK
ON THE REVITALIZER WHEN THE TRACTOR ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
1, Position the revitalizer behind the tractor.
2. (See figure 1) Slide the idler arm assembly onto the left
end of the rear lift shaft. Attach the lower end of the idler
arm assembly to the hitch member with a pin and spring clip.
slide in place more easily. Fasten the lift bar in place with the
pin and spring clip provided.
4. (See figure 3) Move the tractor lift to the raised position.
Connect the revitalizer frame assembly to the tractor with 2
pins and spring dips.
3. (See figure 2) Lower the tractor lift unit and place the re
vitalizer lift bar assembly into the tube of the tractor rear lift
assembly. Placing a thin film of oil on the lift bar will make it
5. (See figure 2) Insure that the revitalizer drive dutch is
pushed all the way back in the disengaged position.
6. (See figure 4) Install the revitalizer drive belt over the rear
power-take-off pulley of the tractor. If-this pulley and the
belt'stops shown in figure 4 have not been previously installed
for use with the revitalizer or rotary tiller, see item (7) and
figure (12) of belt replacement in the Maintenance section of
this manual for proper positioning.
SIDE MOUNTING
BELT STOP
FIGURE 4
7. (See figure 5) If the mower is to be used with the revitalizer, remove the lift chain or cable from the tractor lift arm
when operating. This is especially beneficial in reducing lift
ing effort on tractors not equipped with power lift since the
revitalizer should be raised when turning to prevent excess
lawn damage. It is not advisable to raise the mower when
turning if the mower is engaged since operating the mower
in the raised position will reduce the life of the mower drive
belt.
8. Prior to first use or if the revitalizer has not been used re
cently, all adjustments listed in the Adjustments section of
this manual except the drive chain adjustment should be
checked before operating the revitalizer.
OPERATION
The HOMELITE Lawm Revitalizer is most effective if used in
the Spring and Fall of the year. In the Spring its use will lift
out thatch that harbors fungus and create a miniature irriga
tion system so that the water, fertilizer and air can reach the
grass roots. Use the Revitalizer pnce in the Spring between
the time the grass has started to grow vigorously and the time
when summer weather might be expected to slow grass
growth.
Used in the fall, the revitalizer will raise the summers accumu
lation of thatch and create a series of grooves which permit
frost to expand the soil for greater porosity. The grass roots
vrill have a better chance to expand during the next growing
season.
For best results the grass should be mowed to a length of
about 2 inches before the revitalizer is used. This will prevent
long grass from interfering with the revitalizing process.
Depth Adjustment
CAUTION; ALWAYS INSURE THE TRACTOR ENGINE
IS STOPPED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST OR
WORK AROUND THE REVITALIZER.
(See figure 6) Adjust the depth with the Revitalizer in the
lowered position. The cutting depth of the revitalizer knives
may be precisely adjusted by turning the T handle at the rear
of the revitalizer clockwise to raise the knives and counter
clockwise to lower them. For use in Spring and Fall as recom
mended, the knives should be set about 1/2 inch deep. The
1/2 inch depth may be set quite easily and accurately on a
level surface by placing a 1/2 inch block under each of the re
vitalizer guide wheels. BE SURE THE TRACTOR ENGINE
IS STOPPED. With the revitalizer clutch disengaged for ease
of turning, alternately rotate the drive pulley on the revital
izer and turn the depth adjusting handle until the ends of the
knives just hit the ground surface. The revitalizer should now
be set at 1/2 inch cutting depth. The grooves in the ground
may also be checked after operating a short distance to in
sure the correct depth setting.
Preparation for Operating
With the revitalizer (and mower if attached) disengaged and
in the raised position, move to the area to be revitalized. The
FIGURE 6
mower may be used with the revitalizer if the grass is notlong
or wet as to require full engine power for mowing. When
using the revitalizer it should be raised when turning to pre
vent excessive uprooting of grass, but it is neither advised nor
necessary to raise the mower. This may best be accomplished
by disconnecting the mower lift cable from the lift lever by
removing the spring clip and pin. See step 7 of Installation
instructions.
Engaging the Revitalizer
(See figure 7) The Revitalizer drive is engaged by pulling for
ward on the clutch lever mounted on the revitalizer. This can
be done from the tractor seat simply by reaching around and
pullir^ the clutch ahead. The revitalizer will be disengaged if
the lever is pushed back, away from the tractor.
Travel Speed and Direction
The revitalizer should be used with the tractor engine at
3/4 to full speed. Operating conditions will determine the
best ground speed. Under normal conditions where the
ground is smooth and soft a speed of 2 to 4 miles per hour’
should be satisfactory. This speed range will be approx
imated using 2nd gear, hi range on the dual| rangetrans-
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