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INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS
cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Falling off power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in
“locked up” position at all times.
Be sure your tractor and loader is in good condition. Read all the safety precautions and make sure
all equipment operators are familiar with the safety
rules of operation.
CAUTION!
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
AND PREPARATION
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The DCR, MCR, and LRHD Series Landscape Rakes
will fit most Category I) tractors equipped with a standard
3 point hitch. DCR Series rakes will also fit Category 0
hitch tractors.
NOTE: Some Category 0 tractors have very short lift
arms or 5/8” diameter (Cat. 0) lift arm ball ends. The DCR
Series rakes will fit these tractors if equipped with special
Cat.0 pullpins. The pins need to be installed to the inside
of the 3 pt. frame.
Check the tractor’ s 3 point h ydraulic lift system.It should
operate up and down smoothly and hold its position when
set. Refer to your tractor o wner’ s manual or dealer f or any
adjustments necessary to put the 3 point hydraulic lift
system in good working order. (I&T shop manuals will list
most specifications and adjustment instructions –
available from most far m equipment dealers.)
Tractor should be equipped with stabilizer bars,
adjustable sway chains, or sway bloc ks to k eep the implement from swinging side to side.
Smaller size tractors may need front counter weights to
counter-balance the weight of the implement.
PACKAGING
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The landscape rake is shipped as two bundles:
1. Main Frame with pull pins, bolts and nuts.
2. Rake Tine Bar Assembly (Teeth installed).
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
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Preview the assembly instructions and the exploded
view of the landscape rake in your operator’s manual and
become familiar as to how the parts or assemblies go
together.
Select an area for assembly that is clean and free from
debris.
The two main subassemblies of the landscape rake are
heavy and awkward to handle. It is recommended that
you have one or two helpers to complete the assembly.
1. On DCR and MCR models, assemble the “A” frame as
shown in the exploded parts view (pg. 12 or pg. 13).
2. It is suggested that you mount the main frame on the
3 point hitch of your tractor before assembling the
landscape rake as follows:
a. Lower the 3 point hitch on your tractor to facilitate
mounting of the main frame of the rake to the
tractor.
b. Inser t the lift arm pins on the main frame into the
ball sockets in the lift arms of the tractor 3 point
hitch. Pin in place with linchpins (not furnished).
NOTE: On DCR models – if your tractor has a Category
0 3 point hitch (20” drawbar spacing), then the lift arm
pins must be installed to the inside of the frame. If the
tractor has a Category I 3 point hitch (26” drawbar
spacing), then the pull pins must be installed on the
outside of the frame.
c. Attach the mast of the main frame to the tractor by
installing the tractor center (or top) link with a top
link pin (not furnished).
NOTE: Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or
sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep the landscape rake from swinging side to side. An anti-sway
device is a must if operating the landscape rake in a
reverse (pushing) position.
3. Install the rake tine bar assembly to the mounting
frame and retain with 1” bolt, flat washer and locknut.
The locknut should be just loose enough for the rake
assembly to pivot.
The operator is responsible for the saf e operation of this
equipment. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the tractor and attachment, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety signs on pages 3-6.