1. Chain link
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Adjusting the Reel Blades
for Positive Setting (Above
Ground)
No Parts Required
Procedure
1.
Place the dethatching unit on a level surface.
2.
Place a gauge bar, which has the desired height
of blade above ground, under each end of the
dethatching unit
1. Gauge bar
3.
With the rear roller contacting the level surface,
loosen both height-of-cut nuts.
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2. Mounting bracket
(Figure
8).
Figure 8
4.
Rotate the height-of-cut until both ends of the
front roller contact the level surface.
5.
Verify contact by using a piece of paper to check
each roller end.
6.
Tighten both height-of-cut knob locknuts.
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Adjusting the Reel Blades
For Negative Setting (Below
Ground)
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Maximum recommended negative setting is 5
mm (3/16 inch) deep blade penetration.
1.
Place the dethatching unit on a level surface.
2.
Place 4 gauge bars, set to the desired depth
of blade penetration below ground, under the
front roller and rear roller of the dethatching unit
(Figure
9).
1. Gauge bar
3.
With the rear roller contacting the level surface,
loosen both height-of-cut nuts.
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4.
Rotate the height-of-cut until both ends of the
front roller contact the level surface.
5.
Verify contact by using a piece of paper to check
each roller end.
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Figure 9
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