MAINTENANCE/STORAGE. Craftsman 71-24537, 486, 917.378521

ADJUSTING ANGLE OF RAKE

• The rake can be angled 24 degrees in either direction as shown in fi gure 6. To change the angle: a. Raise the rake so that the tines of the rake are

off the ground.

b. Remove the pivot pin from the hitch assembly.

c. Pivot the rake assembly to the right or the left.

d. Align the hole in the pivot plate with the hole in

the hitch assembly. Install the pivot pin through the

aligned holes and secure with the haircotter pin.

• To reverse the rake, remove the cotter pin and slotted nut from the threaded stud on the rake assembly.

Remove the rake pivot assembly from the hitch assembly, rotate it 180 degrees and then reattach it to the hitch assembly.

HOW TO USE YOUR RAKE

Use this rake for scraping and leveling of loose or lightly compacted dirt and gravel, and for back fi lling. For improved traction, use wheel weights and/or tire chains.

• Before starting, make sure the material to be graded, such as dirt, is dry enough. Squeeze some in your hand and if it forms a ball that does not crumble, the material may be too wet for raking.

• Drive the tractor at a speed which fi ts conditions and the type of work being performed. When leveling with the rake, a slower speed will allow loose material to be more evenly deposited in low spots.

• For light back fi lling work, the rake assembly can be reversed by rotating it 180 degrees. This allows you to back up with your tractor and push dirt to fi ll larger holes.

• Do not back the rake into piles of dirt or gravel at high speed.

RAKE CAN BE

ROTATED 24

DEGREES IN

EITHER DIRECTION PIVOT PLATE

24º 24º

FIGURE 6

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service.

Bef Ev ery season

Bef ore stor

X

X X

Service Dates

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

• Before each use make a thorough visual check of the rake for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.

Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

CLEANING

• Wipe off or wash off loose dirt from the rake after each use to help prevent rust.

6

STORAGE

• Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint to help prevent rust.

• Store inside in a clean, dry area.