Agri-Fab Platinum 45-0550 User manual

45-0550
LEAF BLADE
FORM NO. 3-53 (01/15/2021)
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SAFETY RULES
Remember, any equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the
equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using this equipment.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means—
ATTENTION! Become alert! Your safety is
involved.
• NEVER allow anyone to operate the leaf blade without proper instructions.
• NEVER permit children to operate the leaf blade.
• NEVER push the leaf blade too close to a re.
• ALWAYS wear eye protection while operating the leaf blade.
• Only use leaf blade for raking and pushing leaves.
• Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on safe operation on slopes.
• Stay alert for holes, tree roots, or other hidden hazards.
• This leaf blade is NOT meant for street or highway use. Watch for traffic when raking near roadways.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight.
• The leaf blade should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Repair any damage before
operating the equipment.
• Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual.
NOTE: The Leaf Blade works best in conjunction
withtheLeaf Blower.
40240
PINCH POINT
CAUTION NOTICE
This equipment is designed
for leaf removal only. Do
not move other objects.
Read the owner’s manual
for additional operating
instructions.
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CARTON CONTENTS - PARTS
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REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 2 45814GY1 Slider Tube
2 1 69643GY1 Hitch Mount Assembly
3 2 45908 Mounting Bracket
4 4 45816GY1 Pivot Bracket
5 1 69642GY1 Blade Mount Assembly
6 4 45810GY1 Vertical tube
7 4 45809GY1 Horizontal tube
8 2 45808 Pusher Wall
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
9 3 45812OR1 Leaf Rake
10 2 48098 Anti-Scalp Wheel
11 2 2-22GY1 Wheel Support
12 1 45811GY1 Bulkhead
13 1 2-23GY1 Rake Brace
14 1 45817GY1 Pivot Shaft
15 2 45823OR1 Push Tube

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CARTON CONTENTS - HARDWARE
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
A 7 43432 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 GR5
B 8 43081 Washer, .375 x .875 x .083
C 11 HA23162 Nyloc Hex Nut, 3/8-16
D 2 45909 U-Bolt, 7.0 x 3.5 x 3/8
E 1 R19131316 Washer, .406 x .812 x .062
F 4 43648 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 G5
G 22 736-0142 Washer, .281 x .625 x .065
H 44 43013 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 LOC
I 2 47407 Hex Bolt. 5/16-18 x 4 GR6
J 4 1657-5 Step Bushing
K 2 48015 Nylon Washer, .345 x .69 x .06
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
L 2 47810 Nyloc Hex Nut, .312-18
M 6 45164 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 G5
N 6 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 GR5
O 4 43009 Washer, .785 x 1.57 x 0.57
P 6 43343 Hair Cotter Pin 3/32 x 2-5/16
Q 2 43023 Clevis Pin, 3/8 x 2
R 1 23625 Spacer, .308ID x .620OD x .270
S12 1509-90 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
T12 48236 Acorn Hex Nut, 1/4-20
U 2 44688 Cap, 3/4" ID Vinyl

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
Lay out and identify the parts and hardware using the
illustrations on page 3 and page 4.
ASSEMBLE THE HITCH MOUNT ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Insert a slider tube (1) into each end of the hitch
mount assembly (2)
• Attach the slider tube to the hitch mount assembly
using two hex bolts (A), washers (B), and Nyloc hex
nuts (C). Do not tighten.
1
1
2
A
B
C
B
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Attach the hitch mount assembly (2) to the tractor
frame using two U-bolts (D) secured with two
mounting brackets (3), four washers (B), and four
Nyloc hex nuts (C). Do not tighten.
• If the slider tube does not fully extend into both
U-bolts (D), then loosen the appropriate hex bolt (A)
and reposition the slider tube (1).
• Center the hitch mount assembly on the tractor frame.
• Tighten all hex bolts.
D
1
3
B
C
2
A
FIGURE 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLE THE BLADE MOUNT ASSEMBLY
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Attach four pivot brackets (4) to the blade mount
assembly (5) using four hex bolts (A) and Nyloc hex
nuts (C).
• To help align the pivot brackets (4), temporarily insert
the pivot shaft (14) through the holes in the pivot
brackets.
• Remove the pivot shaft (14) once the pivot brackets (4)
are securely attached to the blade mount assembly (5).
A
C
A
5
4
4
14
A
A
FIGURE 3
ATTACH THE BLADE MOUNT ASSEMBLY TO
THE HITCH MOUNT ASSEMBLY
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
• Insert the blade mount assembly (5) into the hitch
mount assembly tube (2).
• Secure with a hex bolt (A), washer (E), and Nyloc hex
nut (C).
A
5
2
E
C
FIGURE 4
ASSEMBLE THE PUSHER WALL
ASSEMBLIES
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Assemble the pusher wall frame by inserting two
vertical tubes (6) into two horizontal tubes (7), making
sure the curvature of the horizontal tubes match.
• Repeat to assemble the second frame.
7
7
6
6
FIGURE 5
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
• With the assembled frame lying at and the greater
angle to the right, place a pusher wall (8) on top with
the stitching facing the frame.
• Align the pusher wall holes with the holes in the frame
and attach using six hex bolts(S), washers (G), and
hex nuts (H) in the holes shown.
• Make sure the two hex bolts on the vertical part of the
frame are on the side with the greater angle as shown.
• Tighten the six hex nuts.
• Add an acorn hex nut (T) to each hex bolt and tighten.
This is now the right pusher wall assembly with the
hex bolts at the top.
T
H
G
S
8
Top
View
FIGURE 6

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STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
• With the second assembled frame lying at and the
greater angle to the left, place a pusher wall (8) on top
with the stitching facing the frame.
• Align the pusher wall holes with the holes in the frame
and attach using six hex bolts(S), washers (G), and
hex nuts (H) in the holes shown.
• Make sure the two hex bolts on the vertical part of the
frame are on the side with the greater angle as shown.
• Tighten the six hex nuts.
• Add an acorn hex nut (T) to each hex bolt and tighten.
This is now the left pusher wall assembly with the hex
bolts at the top.
S
G
8H
T
Top
View
FIGURE 7
ATTACH THE LEAF RAKES TO THE PUSHER
WALL ASSEMBLIES
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
• With the right pusher wall assembly lying at, attach a
leaf rake(9) to the bottom of the pusher wall assembly
using two hex bolts (F), and hexnuts (H).
• Select the holes in the leaf rake (9) that works best for
your tractor height.
• Make sure the hex bolts secure the pusher wall fabric.
• Tighten the hex nuts (H).
• Add a second hex nut (H) to each bolt and tighten.
• Repeat step 8 with a leaf rake (9) and the left
pusherwall.
F
F
H
H
9
FIGURE 8
ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH THE WHEELS
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
• Attach the wheel (10) to the bottom hole in a wheel
support (11) using a hex bolt (I), two step bushings (J),
a washer (K), and a hex nut (L).
• Tighten, but not too tight. The wheel should rotate
easily.
• Repeat with the second wheel and wheel support.
11
K
I
J
10
J
L
FIGURE 9
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
• With the right pusher wall assembly lying at, attach
a wheel support (11) to the assembly using two hex
bolts(M), washers (G), and hex nuts (H).
• Make sure the wheel support is attached to the side of
the pusher wall assembly with the greater angle.
• Make sure the hex bolts secure the pusher wall fabric.
• Tighten the hex nuts (H).
• Add a second hex nut (H) to each hex bolt and tighten.
• Repeat step 10 to attach the other wheel support to
the left pusher wall assembly.
MG11 H
FIGURE 10

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ATTACH THE PUSHER WALLS TO THE
BULKHEAD
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
• Stand the left pusher wall assembly (8) upside down
as shown.
• Stand the bulkhead (12) upside down with the hole
closer to the ground and the at side against the left
side (less angle) of the pusher wall assembly.
• Attach the left pusher wall assembly to the bulkhead
(12) using three hex bolts (N), washers (G), and hex
nuts (H) and tighten.
• Add a second hex nut (H) to each hex bolt and tighten.
G
N
8
12
H
FIGURE 11
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
• Stand the right pusher wall assembly (8) upside down
as shown.
• Make sure the right side (less angle) of the pusher wall
assembly is against the bulkhead.
• Attach the right pusher wall assembly to the bulkhead
(12) using three hex bolts (N), washers (G), and hex
nuts (H) and tighten.
• Add a second hex nut (H) to each hex bolt and tighten.
TIP: Turn the entire pusher wall assembly with the
attached bulkhead right side up to install the hex bolt(N)
closest to the hole in the bulkhead.
G
12
N
8
H
FIGURE 12

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ATTACH THE LEAF RAKE TO THE
BULKHEAD
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
• Lay the bulkhead with the pusher wall assemblies at.
• Place the rake brace (13) on the leaf rake (9), aligned
to the top of the leaf rake.
• Attach the leaf rake (9) and rake brace (13) to the
bottom of the bulkhead (12) using two hex bolts (M),
and hex nuts (H) and tighten.
• Add a second hex nut (H) to each hex bolt and tighten.
H
9
13
12
M
TOP
BOTTOM
FIGURE 13
ATTACH THE PIVOT ASSEMBLY TO THE
BULKHEAD
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• While holding the pusher wall assembly up to
theblade mount assembly (5), insert the pivot shaft
(14) through the two sets of pivot brackets (4) and the
holes in the bulkhead (12).
NOTE: The holes to use in the bulkhead are determined
by your tractor height.
• Make sure the leaf rakes are not resting on the ground.
If they are, then raise the pivot shaft (14) up one hole
in the bulkhead (12).
• Secure each end of the pivot shaft (14) using a washer
(O) and a hair cotter pin (P).
P
P
O
O
14
5
4
12
FIGURE 14

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ATTACH PUSH TUBES TO THE BULKHEAD
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
• With a push tube (15) level to the hitch mount
assembly (2), insert the uncapped end of the push
tube into the bulkhead (12) hole at that height.
• Repeat with the second push tube.
• Secure each push tube to the bulkhead using a
washer (O) and hair cotter pin (P).
P
O
15
15
2
12
P
P
O
O
FIGURE 15
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• Attach the two push tubes (15) together using a clevis
pin (Q) and a spacer (R) between the push tubes at
the end closest to the bulkhead.
• Insert a second clevis pin through the opposite side of
the push tubes at the end furthest from the bulkhead.
• Secure each clevis pin using a hair cotter pin (P).
Note: We recommend the two hair cotter pins (P) be on
opposite sides of the push tubes (15).
• Push a cap (U) onto the end of each push tube.
Q
Q
P
R
P
R
15
U
U
FIGURE 16

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OPERATION
CAUTION: Failure to obey the following
cautions could result in personal injury
or product damage:
• Securely position your feet on the
push tube handles when engaging or
disengaging the leaf blade assembly.
• Do NOT take your feet off the push
tube handles until the leaf blade
assembly is either fully locked into the
disengage position or fully released to
the engage position.
• Do NOT allow the leaf blade assembly
to fall over when upright.
Take care when operating your leaf blade. Operating your
leaf blade according to these instructions will help prevent
damage and prolong the life of your leaf blade.
• Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on
safe operation on slopes.
• For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly on the pusher walls.
• The maximum pushing speed for this leaf blade
assembly is 7m.p.h.
• Watch out for exposed tree roots, as they can cause
damage to the leaf blade.
• For best results, always mow the grass to an even
height before using the leaf blade.
• Works best in conjunction with the leaf blower.
ENGAGE THE LEAF BLADE ASSEMBLY
1. Sit on the tractor so that your feet can reach the push
tube handles.
2. When engaging the leaf blade assembly, be prepared
for the weight of the pusher walls to push against your
feet.
3. Use your feet to slightly push and lift the push tube
handles until the leaf rakes and wheels are on the
ground.
FIGURE 17
DISENGAGE THE LEAF BLADE ASSEMBLY
1. Sit on the tractor so that your feet can reach the push
tube handles.
2. When disengaging the leaf blade assembly, be
prepared to push the weight of the pusher walls.
3. Use your feet to push the push tube handles until the
leaf rakes and wheels pivot up off the ground and the
clevis pin locks into place.
FIGURE 18

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ADJUST THE LEAF BLADE HEIGHT
NOTE: If using the leaf blade on uneven terrain, raise the
leaf blade assembly one hole higher to prevent damage to
the unit.
1. Engage the leaf blade assembly so that the wheels
are on the ground (see "Disengage the Leaf Blade
Assembly" on page 11).
2. Remove the hair cotter pins (P) and washers (O)
securing the pivot shaft. Retain for reassembly.
3. Remove the hair cotter pins (P), clevis pins (Q), and
spacer (R) securing the push tubes together. Retain
for reassembly.
4. Remove and reinsert the pivot shaft into the bulkhead
holes to achieve the desired height for your tractor.
5. Secure the pivot shaft to the bulkhead using the
removed washers (O) and hair cotter pins (P).
(SeeSTEP 14 on page 9 for instructions.)
6. Reassemble the push tubes and secure with the
removed spacer (R), clevis pins (Q), and hair cotter
pins (P). (See STEP 15 and STEP 16 on page 10
for instructions.)
P
O
P
Q
R
FIGURE 19
STORAGE
To store, remove the push wall assembly from the hitch
mount assembly.
• Engage the leaf rake so that the wheels are on the
ground. (See "Engage the Leaf Blade Assembly" on
page 11 for instructions.)
• Remove the hair cotter pin (P) and clevis pin (Q)from
the push tubes at the end furthest from the bulkhead.
• Remove the hex nut (C), washer (E), and hex bolt (A)
that attaches the blade mount assembly to the hitch
mount assembly.
• Pull the push wall assembly to slide the blade mount
assembly out of the hitch mount assembly tube.
• Hang the push wall assembly on the wall to store.
P
Q
A
CE
FIGURE 20
MAINTENANCE
• Always clean the leaf blade assembly after each use.
Damp or wet grass and leaves will cause damage to
the leaf blade assembly if stored for long periods of
time.
• Check periodically for loose bolts.
• At the beginning of each season, using a light machine
oil, lubricate the pivot points.
FIGURE 21

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NOTICE
This equipment is designed
for leaf removal only. Do
not move other objects.
Read the owner’s manual
for additional operating
instructions.
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PINCH POINT
CAUTION

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REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 1 69642GY1 ASS'Y, BLADE MOUNT (WLDMNT)
2 1 69643GY1 ASS'Y, HITCH MOUNT (WLDMNT)
3 1 45817GY1 SHAFT, PIVOT
4 2 45814GY1 TUBE, SLIDER
5 1 45811GY1 BULKHEAD
6 3 45812OR1 LEAF RAKE
7 2 45808 PUSHER WALL
8 4 45809GY1 TUBE, HORIZONTAL
9 4 45810GY1 TUBE, VERTICAL
10 2 45823OR1 TUBE, PUSH
11 2 2-22GY1 WHEEL SUPPORT
12 1 2-23GY1 RAKE BRACE
13 4 43009 WASHER, .785 X 1.57 X .057
14 7 43432 BOLT, HEX 3/8-16 X 2-1/2 GR5
15 6 43343 PIN, HAIR COTTER 3/32 X 2-5/16
16 11 HA21362 NUT, HEX 3/8-16 NYLOC
17 8 43081 WASHER, .375 X .875 X .083
18 4 43648 BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 G5
19 44 43013 NUT, HEX 1/4-20 LOC
20 2 44688 CAP, 3/4" ID VINYL
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
21 6 45164 BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 G5
22 6 1509-69 BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 GR5
23 1 23625 SPACER, .380ID X .620OD X .270
24 1 R19131316 WASHER, .406 X .812 X .062
25 22 736-0142 WASHER, .281 X .625 X .065
26 2 43023 PIN, CLEVIS 3/8 X 2
27 4 1657-5 STEP BUSHING
28 2 48015 WASHER, NYLON .345 X .69 X .06
29 2 47810 NUT, HEX .312-18 NYLOC
30 4 45816GY1 BRACKET, PIVOT
31 2 45908GY1 BRACKET, MOUNTING
32 2 45909 U-BOLT, 7.0 X 3.5 X 3/8
33 2 48098 WHEEL, ANTI SCALP
34 2 47407 BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 4 GR5
35 12 48236 ACORN HEX NUT, 1/4-20
36 12 1509-90 HEX BOLT, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
37 1 40240 LABEL, PINCH POINT
38 1 3-71 LABEL, NOTICE
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