Brinly DT-48BH User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
DETHATCHER
MODEL:
DT-48BH

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English Manual
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Dethatcher! Your product has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable
customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224. We have competent, well trained technicians to help you with
the assembly and use of your product.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Please read & retain this manual. The instructions will enable to assemble and maintain your Sweeper properly.
- Please carefully read and observe the SAFETY SECTION of this manual.
- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining and caring for your Brinly-Hardy Sweeper.
REQUIRED TOOLS
FOR ASSEMBLY
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• 1/2” Wrench (2) • Safety Glasses
• Pliers • Gloves
• Medium Size Adjustable Wrenches
(or) Adjustable Wrench and set of open
wrenches.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
RECORD PURCHASE INFORMATION
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Record your purchase information in
the spaces provided below:
Date of Purchase _________________________________
Company Name _________________________________
Company Phone _________________________________
Serial Number _________________________________
SAFETY LABELS AND NOTATION
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This symbol will help to point out important
safety precautions throughout this manual.
It means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
Your safety is involved.
The safety labels shown in this section are placed in
important areas on your product to draw attention to poten-
tial safety hazards.
On your product safety labels, the words DANGER, WARN-
ING and CAUTION are used with the safety-alert symbol.
DANGER identies the most serious hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the
safety-alert symbol.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction, Required
Tools and Safety ............ 2 - 4
Parts ..................... 5 - 6
Assembly ................ 7 - 11
USE AND CARE
- Tine Action ................ 12
- Maintenance ............... 12
- Installing & Removing ........ 13
- Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
- Specifications .............. 14
- Service Notes .............. 14
Warranty .................... 16

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COMPATIBILITY
For use with lawn tractors, garden
tractors, ztr’s, and riding mowers. See
the safety section for towing vehicle
requirements.
Continues on page 4
SAFETY
Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any
attachment. This attachment combined with the weight distribu-
tion, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in
severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle,
and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety
precautions noted in the towing vehicle owner’s manual, includ-
ing the following precautions:
• Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle (tow vehicle
weight + operator weight) is greater than the maximum towed
weight of attachment (empty attachment weight + weight of load).
• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle.
• Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating of the towing
vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal force required to pull the
attachment (including weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/speed setting or
less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control.
Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over rough terrain.
Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
• Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
• Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment follows the
path of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load could cause
loss of control or overturn attachment and towing vehicle. Addi-
tional weights may need to be added to your vehicle; check with
towing vehicle manufacturer for recommendations.
• Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
• If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steering con-
trol or the towing vehicle may tip. Do not start or stop suddenly
when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions can
affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operating near
drop-offs.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for trafc when crossing near roadways.
• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a trailer or truck.
• The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use extra care
when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid jackkning.
Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact attachment draw
bar. Damage could result.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking brake,
and shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason including emptying the attachment.
GENERAL NOTES (Operation)

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SAFETY
• Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway
or in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds
higher than the maximum recommended towing speed.
• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a
car or truck.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose t-
ting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, at-
tachment and area being covered. Do not let other in-
terests distract you.
• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in
the terrain
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operat-
ing condition and keep safety devices in place.
• The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.
Any damage should be repaired before restarting and
operating the equipment.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruc-
tion decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Uauth-
orized modications to the towing vehicle or attachment
may impair its function, safety and void the warranty.
• Before you operate any feature of this attachment or
towing vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for
bystanders.
• Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance
away while operating this or any attachment.
• Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look care-
fully behind for bystanders
GENERAL NOTES (Operation), continued PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop
safely. READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S
MANUAL before operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you oper-
ate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and dis-
tance to stop.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only with
a towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do
not connect this attachment except at the approved hitch
point.
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommenda-
tions for weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights as de-
scribed in the towing vehicle operator’s manual.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle. Do not
allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper
instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
TOWING VEHICLE SAFELY
NOTES
STOP
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PARTS
Ref # Part # Description Qty
1B-5925 Logo Decal 1
2 B-3861 Drawbar Pin 1
3D-146P Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" 1
4 R-616 Tine 12
5 R-618 Special Washer 12
6 R-713-10 Tray Mount Bracket 2
7 R-1541 Warning Decal 1
8 R-2479-10 Wheel Mount Bracket 2
9 R-889-10 End Plate (R.H.) 1
10 R-890-10 End Plate (L.H.) 1
11 R-891 Wheel 2
12 R-892-10 Clevis 2
Ref # Part # Description Qty
13 R-1455-10 Pull Bar 2
14 R-1456-1 Tine Tray with Decal 1
15 R-1504 Safety Wire 2
16 1M1648P Hex Head Bolt, 1/2" x 3" 2
17 10M1032P Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 2" 2
18 11M1016P Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1" 28
19 30M1000P Hex Nut, 5/16" 30
20 30M1600P Hex Nut, 1/2" 4
21 40M1000P Lock Washer, 5/16" 30
22 45M1111P Flat Washer, 5/16" 4
23 45M1717P Flat Washer, 1/2" 4
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15
13
22
6
17
2
18
14
1
21
19
18
8
19
21
20
16
23
23
21
20
18
9
5
4
19
19
21
3
12
12