Service Manual

Dethatcher Adjustment

See Figures

147

and

148.

With

the dethatcher

mounted to your mower, position both units over a

smooth flat surface such as a sidewalk, driveway or

garage floor. Adjust the mower height (check your

operator’s manual for correct procedures) to the

desired height-of-cut. With the gauge wheel directly

under the wheel mount brackets, loosen the set screw

axle bushing and adjust the frame bar until

the

tine

tips are approximately

1/2”

above the flat surface

the

“free’ position, and touch the surface when deflected

rearward. Tighten the set screw.

NOTE:

The dethatcher and mower heights can be

adjusted independently of each other.

Figure

147

Vacu-Power Mower

SCREW

Figure

148

Dethatcher Maintenance

Before each use, check all fasteners for tightness.

Replace any missing fasteners before using.

Replace any worn or broken parts (including tines).

Lubricate all pivot points and keep the dethatcher

stored

a dry location with the tines resting on the

ground. Although the dethatcher is generally a

maintenance free steel product,

can

rust.

prevent

or eliminate rust on the tray, mount bars, or frame bar,

sand the area lightly and apply a coat of enamel paint.

Dethatcher