BRINLY DT-48BH Tow Behind Dethatcher User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- BRINLY
Table of Contents
BRINLY DT-48BH Tow Behind Dethatcher
TINE ACTION
- Grass should be less than 3” tall for proper tine action
- When in use, all tines on the dethatcher should deflect back and “flip” the thatch forward as shown here.
- If the tines seem to drag without flipping forward, the tine tray is too low and should be raised.
- If all the tines stay in the free position, the tray should be lowered.
- Make adjustments as necessary, up or down, by no more than 1/4” each time, until proper results are achieved.
MAINTENANCE
- The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your dethatcher clean and dry.
- Occasionally check all moving parts for free movement and, if necessary, lubricate with oil.
- Should rust develop, sand lightly and then paint area with enamel.
- Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
INSTALLING DETHATCHER
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Make sure feet and hands are clear of Tine Tips.
- Lock towing vehicle in park. (See Towing Vehicle Manual)
- Align clevis with towing vehicle drawbar.
- Install clevis pin through clevis and vehicle drawbar and secure wih a locking pin
REMOVING DETHATCHER
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Secure towing vehicle parking brake.
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Remove cotter pin and drawbar pin.
CAUTION: Avoid injuryKeep feet away from under drawbar. -
Push Dethatcher away from towing vehicle.
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Install drawbar pin and cotter pin roller towbar for storage.
OPERATION
GRASS HEIGHT
For best results, grass should be less than 3” tall. Shorter grass will improve tine action.
TINE RECOMMENDED HEIGHT
When in use the tine will engage the thatch and deflect to the rear as the Dethatcher is pulled forward. The spring will overcome the tension of the embedded thatch, and pull the thatch upward. If the tines are too low, the tine will not “flip” forward as desired. Figures below show the proper sequence of tine action. Make adjustments as necessary up or down, by no more than 1/4” each time to achieve the desired result.
SEQUENCE OF TINE ACTION
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Excessive towed load can cause a loss of control on slopes. Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. The total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of towing vehicle, ballast and operator.
SPEED
The best operating speed is 3 mph or less.
FREQUENCY
Dethatching is not accomplished in a single pass. It will normally take
several passes over the lawn. Al-ternating the direction by 90 degrees will
improve the dethatching effect.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Empty Weight: 37 lbs.
- Maximum Towed Weight: 37 lbs.
- Maximum Towing Speed: 5 mph
SERVICE NOTES
- After the first 30 minutes of use check all fasteners for tightness.
- Dethatching Tines are manufactured with special steels and are heat treated to resist wear of abra-sive soil. Striking objects can cause tine breakage. Contact our Customer Service Department to pur-chase replacement Tines
- Individual Tines ……. R-616
- Pack of 12 Tines …… Z-1367
ASSISTANCE
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If you have installation questions, are missing parts or need replacement
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model number, then contact our Customer Service department:
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