Brinly Dtz-48bh User manual

1009719 Rev E

48"Frount Mount Dethatcher

For Zero Turn Mowers

MODEL:

DTZ-48BH

OWNER'S MANUAL

• Assembly

• Installation

• Operation

• Repair Parts

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Important: This manual contains information for the safety

of persons and property. Read it carefully before

assembly and operation of the equipment!

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1009719 Rev E2.

INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

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The safety label shown in this section is placed in important areas on your

product to draw attention to potential safety hazards.

On your product safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING and CAU-

TION are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identiﬁes the most

serious hazards.

The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards when-

ever necessary in special safety messages that are identiﬁed with the word,

CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy De-

thatcher! Your Dethatcher has been designed, engineered and manu-

factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to as-

semble and maintain your Dethatcher properly.

Please carefully read and observe the SAFETY section of this manual.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining and caring-for your Brinly-Hardy

Dethatcher.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY...................................................................................................... 2

COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST.......................................... 4

ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................. 5-9

OPERATION........................................................................................ 10-11

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ............................................................ 12

LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................. 12

SAFETY

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This symbol will help to point out important safety precau-

tions throughout this manual. It means - ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT! your safety is involved.

GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION)

Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any

attachment. This attachment combined with the weight

distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle (ie

Zero Turn Mower / ZTR) 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, including 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. Additional 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 control 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 trafﬁc when crossing near roadways.

• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a

trailer or truck.

• Use extra care when operating in reverse.

• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid

jackkniﬁng. 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.

• 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.

1009719 Rev E

NOTE:

For questions regarding ﬁt up of the DTZ-48BH contact

Brinly Hardy customer service at 877-728-8224

• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such

as a car or truck.

• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear

loose ﬁtting clothing that can get caught in moving

parts.

• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle,

attachment and area being covered. Do not let other

interests distract you.

• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the

terrain

• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good

operating 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 instruction decals. Keep all nuts, bolts

and screws tight.

• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices.

Unauthorized modiﬁcations to the towing vehicle

or attachment may impair its function, safety and

void the warranty.

KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT AND TOWING

VEHICLE

• Do not carry passengers.

• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this

attachment, the towing vehicle or hitch bracket.

Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by

foreign object and/or being thrown off during sudden

starts, stops and turns.

Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in

this attachment being operated in an unsafe manner.

TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY

• 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

operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight

of towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time

and distance 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

recommendations for weight limits for towed

equipment and towing on slopes. Use

counterweights or wheel weights as described 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.

PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU

• 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

carefully behind for bystanders.

INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

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DETHATCHER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Follow the instructions in this manual to make sure the

dethatcher is mounted correctly.

• Do not use the dethatcher tray as a step.

• Do not allow the dethatcher to strike hard surfaces like curbs,

driveways, or steps

• Use the dethatcher on dirt or grass surfaces only.

• When not in use pivot the dethatcher into transport mode to

prevent damage to the tines.

• Do not add or stack weight on the dethatcher tray.

• To use the front mounted dethatcher it is recommended that

the front weight kit be removed, unless the ZTR manual or

manual for rear attachment requires front weight ; then leave

weight kit on and use as instructed.

1009719 Rev E4.

REF PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 1009744-10 "V" Bracket 2

2 1009749-10 Clamp Arm 1

3 1009746-10 Clamp Plate 2

4 B-4820 3/8" Nylon Lock Nut 5

5 2M1656P 1/2" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt 1

6 1009774 Tube With Decal 1

7 2M1256P 3/8" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt 5

8 1009766-10 2" Spacer Tube 1

9 B-5096Y 1/2" Nylon Lock Nut 3

10 1009763 5/8" Acorn Nut 1

11 30M2000P 5/8" Hex Nut 1

12 1009764 5/8" x 4" Hex Bolt 1

13 B-4786 5/16" Nylon Lock Nut 4

14 2M1044P 5/16" x 2-3/4" Hex Bolt 4

15 1009752-10 Pivot Bracket Long 1

16 1009767-10 1-3/4" Spacer Tube 1

17 1009750-10 Fixed Arm 1

18 1009751-10 Pivot Bracket Small 1

19 R-713-10 Frame Bracket 2

20 1009770-10 Front Mount 2

REF PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

21 1009773 Tray With Decal 1

22 R-1933-01 Axle 2

23 1009765 Wheel 2

24 11M1016P 5/16" x 1" Carriage Bolt 20

25 R1504 Safety Wire 2

26 R-618 Special Washer 12

27 40M1000P 5/16" Lock Washer 20

28 30M1000P 5/16" Hex Nut 20

29 R-616 Tine 12

30 F-577 5/8" E-Ring 4

31 45M2121P 5/8" Washer 4

32 R-719 Nylon Bearing 4

33 R-720-01 Wheel Hub 2

34 R-2303 Clevis Pin (5/16" x 1-3/8") 2

35 V-219P Clevis Pin (1/2" x 1-1/4") 2

36 B-983 Hairpin Cotter 2

37 D-146P Hairpin Cotter 2

38 P-234 Spacer 2

39 2M1632P 1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt 2

41 45M1111P 5/16" Washer 8

42 1009778 Rubber Edging (30") 1

43 V-336 5/16" Set Screw 2

COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST

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912

14 15

16 17

27 28

23 22

34 35 36 37

28 27

24 21

Detail View A

The spacer (38) fits

between the plates

Detail View A

1009719 Rev E

Figure 1.

5/16” x 1” Carrage Bolt

Qty. 12

Special Washer

Qty. 12

5/16” Lock Washer

Qty. 12

5/16” Hex Nut

Qty. 12

Front

Rear

Bolt tines in place facing toward the

front using the hardware as shown

ASSEMBLY

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Required Tools For Assembly

• 3/4" Wrench

• 15/16" Socket and Ratchet

• 9/16" Wrench

• 1/2" Wrench

• Scissors

• Pliers

• Allen wrench set

1009719 Rev E6.

ASSEMBLY

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Figure 2.

WARNING:

Failure to install safety wires can result in

personal injury if a tine should dis-engage

from the tine tray.

Bend each end of both safety

wires as shown

NOTE:

Insert each of the two safety wires (25)

through the coils as shown.

Be sure each end is bent completely over the

straight portion of the safety wire.

Figure 3.

5/16” Washer

Qty. 2

5/16” Lock Washer

Qty. 2

5/16” Hex Nut

Qty. 2

5/8” Washer

Qty. 2

5/8” E-Ring

Qty. 2

5/16” x 1” Carrage Bolt

Qty. 2

Wheel and Axle

Assembled

28 27 26

Hand tighten the fasteners used to bolt

the front mount (20) to frame bracket

(19). Install the wheel (23) to the axle

(22) using 5/8” washers (31) and 5/8”

e-ring (30). Insert the nylon bearing (32)

into the top and bottom holes on the end

of front mount (20) with the flange on the

inside.Hold the wheel hub (33) between

the nylon bearings (20) and slide the

axle (22) through the nylon bearing (32)

and the wheel hub (33). Install set screw

(43) into wheel hub (33) and finish the

assembly by installing the e-ring (30) on

to each end of the axle (22).

NOTE: leave the nuts (28) and the set

screw (43) loose for later adjustment

(see Fig 9 and 10)

Two front mount assemblies (20) and

(19) are required see (Fig 4) for orienta-

tion of each assembly and see also

frame bracket (19) install.

Frame Bracket

(19) Install

Square

1009719 Rev E

ASSEMBLY

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Figure 5.

1/2” Nylon Lock Nut

Qty. 1

5/8” Hex Nut

Qty. 1

1/2” x 3-1/2” Hex Bolt

Qty. 1

5/8” x 4” Hex Bolt

Qty. 1

5/8” Acorn Nut

Qty. 1

12 11

Bolt tube with decal (6) to clamp arm (2) using hardware shown,

then install 5/8” x 4 hex bolt (12), 5/8” hex nut (11), and 5/8” acorn

nut (10). NOTE: Tighten the 5/8” x 4 hex bolt (12) into the acorn

nut (10) enough so flat side on the acorn nut (10) is flush with the

welded nut on the clamp arm (2).

Figure 4.

5/16” Washer

Qty. 4

5/16” Lock Washer

Qty. 4

5/16” Hex Nut

Qty. 4

5/16” x 1” Carrage Bolt

Qty. 4

24 24

26 27

Bolt frame brackets (19) to tray

(21) using hardware as shown

1009719 Rev E8.

ASSEMBLY

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Figure 6.

3/8” Nylon Lock Nut

Qty. 5

3/8” x 3-1/2” Hex Bolt

Qty. 5

416

Slide the clamp plate (3) over the v-bracket (1)

anges then slide the 2” spacer (16) and the 1-3/4”

spacer (8) between them.

Make sure that the v-bracket assembly with the 2”

spacer tube (8) ts with clamp arm (2) and the

v-bracket assembly with the 1-3/4” spacer tube (16)

ts with the xed arm (17).

Insert 3/8” x 3-1/2” hex bolt (7) through all parts

and tighten the 3/8” nylon lock nuts (4) nger tight.

Slide each v-bracket assembly over the ends of the

clamp arm (2) and the xed arm (17)

Tighten the 3/8”nylon lock nuts down completely.

Slide the xed arm (17) into the tube with decal (6)

and bolt the two parts together keeping the 3/8”

nylon lock nut nger tight for adjustment later.

Figure 7.

NOTE: Before installing support frame on

ZTR be sure to apply the rubber edging

(42) to each v-bracket. Verify and cut 8

pc approximately 3.0” long. There is 30.0”

of rubber edging (42) provided with the

dethatcher

ZTR Mower

TWO PEOPLE ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO THE ZTR

Pivot clamp arm (2) out as shown to allow it to be easily attached. With a partner hold the mount up to the casters of the tractor and swing the

clamp arm back in so that it interfaces with the cylindrical tube above the wheel of the ZTR. Tighten 3/8” x 4” bolt (12) till the acorn nut

interfaces that dimple plate located on the tube with decal (6). With a 15/16” wrench tighten 3/8” x 4” bolt (12) until mount is firmly attached to

the ZTR, the ideal position of the clamp arm (2) when fully tightened it perpendicular (90°) to the tube with decal (6).

Note:

1) If clamp arm (2) is not perpendicular to tube with decal (6) loosen the 3/8” x 4” bolt (12) and remove mount. Remove 3/8” x 3” bolt (3) and

3/8” nut (4) and move tube with decal in or out over fixed arm mount (17) to readjust depending if you need to fit a smaller or wider frame

respectively.

2) To keep the gap between the back of the mount and the front of the ZTR as small as possible the two “V” brackets (1) can be adjusted by

losening the 3/8” lock nut (12) and sliding the entire assembly back toward the front of the ZTR. Always keep the mount parallel with the front of

the ZTR.

Once adjustments are made ensure that all nuts and bolts are tightened and that the mount is VERY secure to the front of the ZTR.

Approx.

3.0” verify

measurement

cut ends at 45

degrees

ZTR M

NT T

THE ZT

With a

rtner hold the mount u

to the casters o

the tra

tor and swi

ove the wheel of the ZTR. Tighten 3/8” x 4” bolt (12) till the acorn nut

See

note 2

1009719 Rev E

ASSEMBLY

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Figure 9.

35 35

Dethatcher assembly

Support Frame assembly

Clevis Pin 1/2” x 1-1/4”

Qty. 2

Adjust the pivot brackets (15) and (18) so that they will match up with the front mount

brackets (20), make sure that the dethatcher is centered to the formt of the ZTR

The front mount brackets (20) and the dethatcher assembly must be level, adjust the

height of the front mount brackets in relation to the holes in the pivot brackes (15) and

(18) when the unit is level then install the 1/2” x 1” clevis pin (35) in both sides and secure

with the hair pin cotter (37).

NOTE: The pivot brackets (15) and (18) can be flipped 180 degrees for more adjustment.

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

Qty. 2

Figure 8.

18 13

5/16” x 2-3/4” Hex Bolt

Qty. 4

5/16” Nylon Lock Nut

Qty. 4

Slide the large pivot bracket (15) over the tube with decal (6).

Slide the small pivot bracket (18) over the fixed arm (17)

Clamp both pivot brackets in place using the hardware as shown.

The pivot brackets can be identified as follows, pivot bracket (15) has 6 holes in the

u-shaped mounting tab and pivot bracket (18) has 4 holes.

NOTE: Be sure to install the spacer (28) between the upright plates on the pivot

brackets (15) and (18). Hold the spacer in place with the 1/2” x 2” hex bolt (39)and

1/2“ nylon lock nut (9), do this for each pivot bracket.

NOTE: Do not tighten the 5/16” nylon nuts (13) down completely because the pivot

brackes may need to be moved to fit up with the front mount (20) after the

dethatcher is mounted (see Fig 9)

1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt

Qty. 2

1/2” Nylon Lock Nut

Qty. 2

1009719 Rev E10.

Figure 10.

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The dethatcher can be used in two ways

To set up for dethatching grass see step 1

To scarify the ground see step 2

1/2” Shim board

Flat surface

Set screw

Figure 11.

Clevis Pin 5/16” x 1-3/8”

Qty. 2

Pivot pin holes

Transport position

holes

Dethatcher in transport position

Hairpin Cotter, .08"

Qty. 2

To set the dethatcher into transport mode remove both 5/16” x 1-3/8” clevis

pins (34) from both the pivot brackets (15) and (18).

Rotate the dethatcher up as shown and replace both 5/16” x 1-3/8” clevis pins

(34) into the next higher set of transport holes in the pivot brackets (15) and

(18) and secure with hair pin cotter (36).

OPERATION

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1009719 Rev E

USAGE

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Avoid damage to tines. Use

Transport Setting when towing the Dethatcher across

concrete or asphalt driveways and walkways.

Safety Glasses should be worn when using the Dethatcher.

Excessive load can cause loss of control on slopes. Stopping

distance increases with speed and weight of towed load.

To use the front mounted dethatcher it is recommended that the

front weight kit be removed, unless the ZTR manual or manual

for rear attachment requires front weight ; then leave weight kit on

and use as instructed.

DETHATCHER WEIGHT

NOTE do not put extra weight into the Dethatcher Tray:

Model Weight

DTZ-48BH 70 lbs - (Dethatcher Dry Wgt.)

GRASS HEIGHT AND TINE ACTION

Grass should be less than 3” tall for proper Tine action in Dethatch

Setting.

When in use, Tines on the Dethatcher should deﬂect back and ‘ﬂip’

the thatch forward as shown.

If the Tines seem to drag without ﬂipping forward, the Tray is too

low and should be raised.

If the Tines stay in the free position, the tray is too high and should

be lowered.

Make adjustments as necessary, up or down, by no more than ¼”

each time, until proper results are achieved.

If the Dethatcher appears to be ‘jumping’ or ‘walking’ during opera-

tion:

OPERATION

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• Conﬁrm the dethatcher Tine height is adjusted properly.

• Conﬁrm all nuts and bolts that secure the dethatcher to the

front mount are tight.

SPEED

The best operating speed is 3 mph or less.

Maximum operating speed is 5 mph.

FREQUENCY

• You can dethatch your lawn in summer, fall and when the lawn

is dormant in winter. Dethatching is not recommended during

the start of active growth.

• An appropriate time to dethatch a cool-season lawn is early fall

or early spring.

• An appropriate time to dethatch a warm-season lawn is early

summer.

• A moderate to dry lawn condition is recommended when

dethatching.

• It may take several passes to entirely dethatch your lawn.

Make each pass in the same direction to avoid damage to

grass roots.

• The process of dethatching can leave your lawn unsightly. Be

patient. With proper fertilization and watering, your lawn will

grow strong and full.

• The Dethatcher may be used in an independent operation or

may be used when mowing your lawn.

1009719 Rev E12.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

MAINTENANCE

The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your Dethatcher clean and dry.

After the ﬁrst 30 minutes of use, check all fasteners for tightness.

Thereafter, periodically check all fasteners for tightness.

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Do not operate Dethatcher without Safety

Wires installed.

Failure to keep Safety Wires installed can result in personal injury if a

Tine should disengage from the Dethatcher Tray.

Tines are manufactured and tested for high quality and durability. However, should

a Tine need replacement, contact the Brinly-Hardy customer service department to

purchase replacement Tines and Safety Wires.

Tines can be serviced as follows:

1. Straighten bend at the end of the Safety Wire and remove from Tine row.

2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, pry the tabs open that are holding the Tine

in need of service. Tabs can also be opened by tapping them down from the top

of the Dethatcher Tray.

3. Remove Tine and replace with new Tine.

4. While holding the new Tine in position, bend the tabs back into the closed

position.

5. Reinstall the Safety Wire.

Ensure to thread the Safety Wire through each Tine loop and holes in Tray tabs.

Re-Bend end of the Safety Wire to hold Tine row. Ensure both bent ends of the Safety

Wire are bent around the outer most Tine loop.

Apply a light coat of oil on tines after use to prevent rust.

For rust appearing on painted surfaces, sand lightly and paint affected area with enamel.

Periodically remove debris that builds up between Tines.

Check all moving parts for free movement and if necessary lubricate with oil.

STORAGE

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! The Dethatcher Tines are sharp. Care should be

taken when choosing a storage location for this product.

Store Dethatcher in low trafﬁc aisle ways.

Store Dethatcher with Tine points facing the wall or ground.

Store Dethatcher on the ground or low to the ground.

Do not store Dethatcher hanging from the wall, ceiling or with Tine points facing outward.

Drawbar is a trip hazard. Avoid leaving Drawbar in aisle ways and walking paths.

STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, AND LIMITED WARRANTY

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The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect

to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and

territories.

Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below against defects in material

and workmanship, and will at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part

found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only

apply if this product has been assembled, operated, and maintained in accordance

with the Operator’s manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to

misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration,

vandalism, theft, ﬁre, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster.

Normal Wear Parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows:

All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on the product for a period

of 90 days.

Parts found to be defective within the warranty period will be replaced at our expense.

Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair, at

our option, of parts found to be defective in material and workmanship.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty parts replacements are available, ONLY WITH

PROOF OF PURCHASE, through our Pull Behind Accessories Customer Service

Department. Call 877-728-8224.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

a) Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and ﬁlters.

b) Normal deterioration of the exterior ﬁnish due to use or exposure.

c) Transportation and/or labor charges.

d) The warranty does not include rental use.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of ﬁtness

for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the part as identiﬁed below. No other express warranty

whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Brinly-

Hardy Co. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or

replacement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive

remedy arising from the sale. Brinly-Hardy Co. shall not be liable for incidental or

consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for

substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily

replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations

may not apply to you.

During the warranty period, the exclusive remedy is replacement of the part. In no event

shall recovery of any kind be greater that the amount of the purchase price of the product

sold. Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty. You assume the

risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and

their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use this product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the

person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you

speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT: The Warranty period stated below begins with the PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Without the proof of purchase, the Warranty period begins from the date of manufacture

determined by the serial number manufacturing date.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

The warranty period for the product shown in this manual is as follows: Steel Frame Parts:

consumer - 2 Years, commercial - 90 days. Tires, Wheels and Tines are normal wear parts

- 90 days.

Pull Behind Accessorie

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANT

FOR

Brinly-Hardy Company, 3230 Industrial Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (877) 728-8224

1009719 Rev. E

Aireadora de montaje frontal de 48" para

cortadoras de césped de giro cero

MODELO:

DTZ-48BH

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

• Montaje

• Instalación

• Funcionamiento

• Repuestos

Para consultar las últimas actualizaciones

de productos y obtener consejos sobre

conﬁguración:

Importante: Este manual contiene información para la seguridad de las

personas y de la propiedad. ¡Léalas atentamente antes del

montaje y la operación del equipo!

¡Visite nuestro sitio Web!

www.brinly.com

1009719 Rev. E2.

INTRODUCCIÓN Y SEGURIDAD

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La etiqueta de seguridad que se muestra en esta sección está ubicada en áreas

importantes del producto para llamar la atención sobre riesgos de seguridad

potenciales.

En las etiquetas de seguridad del producto, las palabras PELIGRO, ADVERTENCIA y

PRECAUCIÓN se usan con el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. PELIGRO identiﬁca los

riesgos de seguridad más graves.

Siempre que sea necesario, el manual del operador explica también todo riesgo

potencial de seguridad a través de mensajes especiales de seguridad identiﬁcados con

la palabra PRECAUCIÓN y con el símbolo de alerta de seguridad.

¡FELICITACIONES por la compra de su nueva aireadora Brinly-Hardy! Su

aireadora ha sido diseñada y fabricada para brindar la mejor conﬁabilidad y

desempeño posibles.

RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE

Lea y conserve este manual. Las instrucciones le permitirán montar y mantener la

aireadora de forma adecuada.

Lea atentamente y siga las indicaciones de la sección SEGURIDAD de este manual.

Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento y cuidado de su aireadora Brinly-Hardy.

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD ............................................................................................................... 2

VISTA DE LOS COMPONENTES Y LISTA DE REFERENCIA ................................... 4

MONTAJE................................................................................................................. 5-9

FUNCIONAMIENTO............................................................................................. 10-11

MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIENTO............................................................... 12

GARANTÍA LIMITADA............................................................................................... 12

SEGURIDAD

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Este símbolo contribuirá a señalar las precauciones de seguridad

importantes que aparecen en todo este manual. Signiﬁca:

¡ATENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERTA! Su seguridad está en juego.

NOTAS GENERALES (OPERACIÓN)

Debe tener cuidado al remolcar o utilizar cualquier accesorio. Este

accesorio combinado con la distribución del peso, el radio de giro y la

velocidad del vehículo remolcador (es decir, cortadora de césped de

giro cero [Zero Turn Radius, ZTR]) puede ocasionar lesiones graves o la

muerte del operador, daños al vehículo remolcador o al accesorio si no

se utiliza correctamente. Siga todas las precauciones de seguridad del

vehículo remolcador que se encuentran en el manual del propietario del

tractor, incluyendo las siguientes precauciones:

• Asegúrese de que el peso combinado del vehículo remolcador

(peso del remolque + peso del operador) sea superior al peso

remolcado máximo del accesorio (peso del accesorio vacío +

peso de la carga).

• No exceda la capacidad máxima de remolque del vehículo

remolcador.

• No exceda el rango máximo de fuerza de tracción del vehículo

remolcador. La fuerza de tracción es la fuerza horizontal

requerida para tirar del accesorio (incluido el peso de la carga).

• Solo remolque este producto en el modo de remolque o en la

conﬁguración de velocidad del vehículo o a menos de 5 mph.

No exceda las 5 mph.

• La velocidad de remolque debe ser siempre lo suﬁcientemente

lenta como para mantener el control. Viaje lentamente y sea

cuidadoso al desplazarse por terreno desnivelado. Esquive

los pozos, las rocas y las raíces.

• Disminuya la velocidad antes de girar y no haga giros bruscos.

• Utilice ángulos de giro amplios para asegurarse de que el

accesorio siga el trayecto del vehículo remolcador.

• No utilice el accesorio en pendientes pronunciadas. Una

carga pesada podría causar la pérdida de control o el vuelco

del accesorio y del vehículo remolcador. Es posible que sea

necesario agregar pesos adicionales a su vehículo; veriﬁque

con el fabricante del vehículo remolcador para obtener

recomendaciones.

• Cuando se utilice en pendientes, reduzca el peso remolcado.

• Realice movimientos lentos y graduales sobre las pendientes.

No realice cambios bruscos en la velocidad, las direcciones

ni los giros.

• Si arranca y se detiene bruscamente en las colinas, puede

perder el control de la dirección o el vehículo remolcador

puede inclinarse.

• No arranque ni se detenga bruscamente cuando ascienda

o descienda en una colina. Evite arrancar en la subida de

una colina.

• Reduzca la velocidad y tenga más cuidado en las laderas.

Las condiciones del césped pueden afectar la estabilidad del

vehículo. Tenga extremo cuidado al usar la máquina cerca de

las bajadas.

• No maneje cerca de arroyos, zanjas y autopistas.

• Preste atención al tráﬁco al cruzar carreteras o al conducir

cerca de ellas.

• Tenga cuidado al subir el vehículo a un remolque o camión, o

al bajarlo de estos.

• Sea extremadamente cuidadoso cuando conduzca en reversa.

• Cuando use reversa, diríjase hacia atrás cuidadosamente y

en línea recta para evitar cerrarse en V. No permita que las

ruedas del vehículo remolcador hagan contacto con la barra

de tracción del accesorio. Podrían producirse daños.

• Deténgase en suelo nivelado, desenganche los impulsores,

active el freno de mano y apague el motor antes de

abandonar la posición del operador por cualquier motivo,

incluso al vaciar el accesorio.

• Use este accesorio solo para el ﬁn previsto.

• Este accesorio está diseñado para utilizarse en el cuidado del

césped y en aplicaciones para el hogar. No remolque detrás

de un vehículo en una carretera ni en ninguna aplicación de

alta velocidad.

No remolque a velocidades superiores a la velocidad máxima

de remolque recomendada.

1009719 Rev. E 3.

NOTA:

Si tiene preguntas sobre la instalación, comuníquese con

el servicio al cliente de Brinly Hardy llamando al teléfono

877-728-8224.

• No remolque este producto detrás de un vehículo

motorizado, como un automóvil o un camión.

• Siempre use calzado adecuado. No use prendas de vestir

holgadas que pudieran quedar atrapadas en las partes

móviles.

• Mantenga la vista y la concentración en el vehículo

remolcador, el accesorio y el área de trabajo. No se

distraiga con otras cosas.

• Preste atención a los pozos y demás peligros ocultos en el

terreno.

• Mantenga el vehículo remolcador y el accesorio en buenas

condiciones de funcionamiento y mantenga en su sitio los

dispositivos de seguridad.

• En caso de golpear contra algún objeto extraño, detenga

el vehículo remolcador y el accesorio e inspecciónelos

para comprobar que no estén dañados. Todo daño debe

ser reparado antes de volver a poner en marcha y en

funcionamiento el equipo.

• Mantenga todas las piezas en buenas condiciones y

correctamente instaladas. Repare las partes dañadas

inmediatamente. Reemplace todas las piezas desgastadas

o rotas. Reemplace todas las calcomanías de seguridad

y con instrucciones desgastadas o dañadas. Mantenga

ajustadas todas las tuercas, pernos y tornillos.

• No modiﬁque el accesorio ni los dispositivos de seguridad.

Las modiﬁcaciones no autorizadas del vehículo

remolcador o del accesorio pueden afectar su función y

seguridad, e invalidan la garantía.

NO PERMITA QUE NADIE SE SUBA AL ACCESORIO REMOLCADO NI

AL VEHÍCULO REMOLCADOR

• No transporte pasajeros.

• No permita que nadie, especialmente los niños, se suba a este

accesorio, al vehículo remolcador ni al soporte del enganche.

Las personas que suban pueden sufrir lesiones, que son el

resultado de ser golpeados por objetos extraños, o caerse

durante arranques, paradas y giros bruscos.

Asimismo, pueden obstruir la visión del operador y hacer

que este haga funcionar el accesorio de manera poco segura.

VEHÍCULO REMOLCADOR Y CÓMO REMOLCAR DE MANERA

SEGURA

• Conozca los controles del vehículo remolcador y aprenda

a detenerse de manera segura. LEA EL MANUAL DEL

PROPIETARIO DEL VEHÍCULO REMOLCADOR antes de

ponerlo en funcionamiento.

• Revise los frenos del vehículo remolcador antes

de ponerlo en funcionamiento. Ajuste o realice el

mantenimiento de los frenos cuando sea necesario.

• La distancia necesaria para detenerse aumenta con la

velocidad y el peso de la carga remolcada. Desplácese

lentamente y calcule el tiempo y la distancia que necesita

para detenerse.

• Utilice solo enganches aprobados. Remolque este

accesorio únicamente con un vehículo remolcador que

tenga un enganche diseñado para remolcar. No acople

este accesorio a un lugar distinto del punto de enganche

aprobado.

• Siga las recomendaciones del fabricante del vehículo en

cuanto a los límites de peso del equipo remolcado y para

remolcar en pendientes. Use contrapesos o lastres en las

ruedas, según lo descrito en el manual del operador del

vehículo remolcador.

• No avance cuesta abajo en punto muerto.

• No permita que los niños operen el vehículo remolcador.

No permita que los adultos operen el vehículo remolcador

si no han recibido instrucciones adecuadas o si no han

leído el manual del propietario.

PROTEJA A QUIENES LO RODEAN

• Antes de operar cualquier función de este accesorio o

vehículo remolcador, observe si en las cercanías hay

transeúntes.

• Mantenga a niños, transeúntes y mascotas alejados, a

una distancia segura, mientras opera este o cualquier otro

accesorio.

• Tenga cuidado al hacer marcha atrás. Antes de retroceder,

veriﬁque que no haya transeúntes atrás.

INTRODUCCIÓN Y SEGURIDAD

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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ESPECÍFICAS PARA LA

AIREADORA

• Siga las instrucciones de este manual para asegurarse de que la

aireadora esté correctamente instalada.

• No use la bandeja de la aireadora como escalón.

• No permita que la aireadora golpee contra superﬁcies duras, como

cordones, entradas de automóviles o escalones.

• Use la aireadora en superﬁcies de tierra o césped únicamente.

• Cuando no esté en uso, cambie la aireadora al modo de transporte

para evitar que se dañen las púas.

• No agregue ni amontone peso en la bandeja de la aireadora.

• Para usar la aireadora de montaje frontal, se recomienda quitar el

kit de peso frontal, a menos que el manual del ZTR o el manual del

accesorio trasero requieran del peso frontal; en ese caso, mantenga

el kit de peso y use según las instrucciones.

1009719 Rev. E4.

REF. NRO. DE PARTE DESCRIPCIÓN CANT.

1 1009744-10 Soporte en V 2

2 1009749-10 Brazo de ﬁjación 1

3 1009746-10 Placa de ﬁjación 2

4 B-4820 Tuerca de seguridad con nailon

de 3/8"

5 2M1656P Perno hexagonal de 1/2" x 3-1/2" 1

6 1009774 Tubo con calcomanía 1

7 2M1256P Perno hexagonal de 3/8" x 3-1/2" 5

8 1009766-10 Tubo separador de 2" 1

9 B-5096Y Tuerca de seguridad con nylon

de 1/2"

10 1009763 Tuerca ciega de 5/8" 1

11 30M2000P Tuerca hexagonal de 5/8" 1

12 1009764 Perno hexagonal de 5/8" x 4" 1

13 B-4786 Tuerca de seguridad con nylon

de 5/16"

14 2M1044P Perno hexagonal de 5/16" x 2-3/4" 4

15 1009752-10 Soporte de pivote largo 1

16 1009767-10 Tubo separador de 1-3/4" 1

17 1009750-10 Brazo ﬁjo 1

18 1009751-10 Soporte de pivote pequeño 1

19 R-713-10 Soporte del bastidor 2

20 1009770-10 Montaje frontal 2

REF. NRO. DE PARTE DESCRIPCIÓN CANT.

21 1009773 Bandeja con calcomanía 1

22 R-1933-01 Eje 2

23 1009765 Rueda 2

24 11M1016P Perno de cabeza de hongo

de 5/16" x 1"

25 R1504 Alambre de seguridad 2

26 R-618 Arandela especial 12

27 40M1000P Arandela de seguridad de 5/16'' 20

28 30M1000P Tuerca hexagonal de 5/16'' 20

29 R-616 Púa 12

30 F-577 Anillo E de 5/8” 4

31 45M2121P Arandela de 5/8" 4

32 R-719 Cojinete de nailon 4

33 R-720-01 Cubo de la rueda 2

34 R-2303 Pasador de clavija (5/16" x 1-3/8") 2

35 V-219P Pasador de clavija (1/2" x 1-1/4") 2

36 B-983 Chaveta de horquilla 2

37 D-146P Chaveta de horquilla 2

38 P-234 Espaciador 2

39 2M1632P Perno hexagonal de 1/2" x 2" 2

41 45M1111P Arandela de 5/16" 8

42 1009778 Ribete de caucho (30") 1

43 V-336 Tornillo de ﬁjación 5/16" 2

VISTA DE LOS COMPONENTES Y LISTA DE REFERENCIA

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912

14 15

16 17

27 28

23 22

34 35 36 37

28 27

24 21

Detalle de la vista A

El espaciador (38)

cabe entre las placas

Detalle de la

vista A

1009719 Rev. E 5.

Figura 1.

Perno del vagón

de 5/16" x 1"

Cant.12

Arandela de

seguridad de 5/16''

Cant.12

Tuerca hexagonal

de 5/16''

Cant.12

Parte

delantera

Parte

trasera

Arandela especial

Cant.12

Con pernos, coloque las púas hacia el

frente usando el herraje, como se muestra.

MONTAJE

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Herramientas requeridas para el armado

• Llave de 3/4"

• Trinquete y casquillo de 15/16"

• Llave de 9/16"

• Llave de 1/2"

• Tijeras

• Alicate

• Set de llaves Allen

1009719 Rev. E6.

MONTAJE

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Figura 2.

ADVERTENCIA:

Si no coloca los alambres de seguridad, puede

llegar a lastimarse, ya que alguna de las púas

podría desengancharse de la bandeja. Doble cada uno de los extremos

de ambos alambres de seguridad,

como se muestra.

NOTA:

Inserte cada uno de los dos alambres de seguridad

(25) a través de las bobinas, como se muestra.

Asegúrese de que cada extremo quede

completamente doblado sobre la parte recta del

alambre de seguridad.

Figura 3.

Arandela de 5/16"

Cant. 2

Arandela de 5/8"

Cant. 2

Anillo E de 5/8”

Cant. 2

Perno del vagón de

5/16" x 1" Cant. 2

Rueda y eje

montados

28 27 26

43 Instalación del

soporte del

bastidor (19)

Cuadrado

Arandela de seguridad

de 5/16'' Cant. 2

Tuerca hexagonal de 5/16''

Cant. 2

Ajuste a mano los sujetadores usados

para atornillar el montaje frontal (20)

al soporte del bastidor (19). Instale la

rueda (23) al eje (22) con arandelas (31)

de 5/8" y el anillo E de 5/8" (30). Inserte el

cojinete de nylon (32) en los orificios superior

e inferior en el extremo del montaje frontal (20)

con la brida en el interior. Sostenga el cubo de

la rueda (33) entre los cojinetes de nylon (20)

y deslice el eje (22) a través del cojinete de

nylon (32) y el cubo de la rueda (33). Instale

el tornillo de fijación (43) en el cubo de la

rueda (33) y termine el montaje mediante la

instalación del anillo E (30) en cada extremo

del eje (22).

NOTA: deje las tuercas (28) y el tornillo de

fijación (43) flojos para el ajuste posterior(vea

las Fig. 9 y 10)

Son necesarios dos conjuntos de montaje

delanteros (20) y (19) (vea la Fig. 4) para

la orientación de cada montaje, y vea

también la Instalación del soporte

del bastidor (19).

1009719 Rev. E 7.

MONTAJE

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Figura 5.

Tuerca de seguridad

con nylon de 1/2"

Cant. 1

Tuerca hexagonal

de 5/8"

Cant. 1

Perno hexagonal de 1/2" x 3-1/2"

Cant. 1

Perno hexagonal

de 5/8" x 4"

Cant. 1

Tuerca ciega de 5/8"

Cant. 1

12 11

Atornille el tubo con la calcomanía (6) al brazo de fijación (2) con

los herrajes que se muestran. Luego, instale el perno hexagonal

de 5/8" x 4 (12), la tuerca hexagonal de 5/8" (11) y la tuerca ciega

de 5/8" (10). NOTA: Ajuste lo suficientemente el perno hexagonal

de 5/8" x 4 (12) en la tuerca hexagonal (10) de modo que el lado

plano de la tuerca ciega (10) esté al ras del brazo de brazo de

fijación (2).

Figura 4.

Arandela de 5/16"

Cant. 4

Arandela de

seguridad de 5/16''

Cant. 4

Tuerca hexagonal

de 5/16''

Cant. 4

Perno del vagón de 5/16" x 1"

Cant. 4

26 27

Atornille los soportes del bastidor

(19) a la bandeja (21) usando los

herrajes como se muestra

1009719 Rev. E8.

MONTAJE

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Figura 6.

Perno hexagonal de 3/8" x 3-1/2"

Cant. 5

416

Deslice la placa de jación (3) sobre las bridas del soporte

en V (1) y, a continuación, deslice el espaciador de 2" (16)

y el espaciador de 1-3/4" (8) entre ellos.

Asegúrese de que el montaje del soporte en V con el

tubo separador de 2" (8) encaje con el brazo de jación

(2) y que el montaje del soporte en V con el tubo separador

de 1-3/4" (16) encaje con el brazo jo (17).

Inserte el perno hexagonal de 3/8" x 3-1/2" (7) a través de

todas las piezas y ajuste las tuercas de seguridad con nylon

de 3/8" (4) con las manos. Deslice cada montaje del soporte

en V sobre los extremos del brazo de jación (2) y el brazo

jo (17).

Ajuste las tuercas de seguridad con nylon de 3/8" por

completo.

Deslice el brazo jo (17) por el tubo con la calcomanía (6) y

atornille las dos piezas juntas, manteniendo el dedo de la

tuerca de seguridad con nylon de 3/8" apretado para el

ajuste posterior.

Tuerca de seguridad con

nylon de 3/8"

Cant. 1

Figura 7.

NOTA: Antes de instalar el bastidor de

apoyo en el ZTR, asegúrese de aplicar el

ribete de caucho (42) a cada soporte en V.

Verifique y corte 8 pc aproximadamente

de 3,0" de largo. Hay 30,0" de ribete de

caucho (42) proporcionado con el visto

con la aireadora

Podadora ZTR

SE RECOMIENDA QUE DOS PERSONAS ENGANCHEN EL MONTAJE AL ZTR Gire el brazo de fijación (2) como se muestra para permitir que se una

fácilmente. Con un compañero, sostenga el montaje hasta las rueditas del tractor y gire el brazo de fijación hacia atrás para que se conecte con el tubo

cilíndrico por encima de la rueda del ZTR. Ajuste el perno de 3/8" x 4" (12) hasta que la tuerca ciega conecte la placa con muescas situada en el tubo con

la calcomanía (6). Con una llave de 15/16" ajuste el perno de 3/8" x 4" (12) hasta que el montaje esté bien conectado al ZTR. La posición ideal del brazo

de fijación (2) cuando esté completamente ajustado es perpendicular (90°) al tubo con la calcomanía (6).

Nota:

1) Si el brazo de fijación (2) no es perpendicular al tubo con la calcomanía (6), afloje el perno de 3/8" x 4" (12) y quite el montaje. Quite el perno de 3/8" x 3"

(3) y la tuerca de 3/8" (4) y mueva el tubo con la calcomanía hacia dentro o fuera sobre el montaje del brazo fijo (17) para reajustarlo, según si necesita

calzar un bastidor más pequeño o más amplio, respectivamente.

2) Para mantener el espacio entre la parte trasera del montaje y el frente del ZTR lo más pequeño posible, los dos soportes en "V" (1) se pueden ajustar

al aflojar la tuerca de seguridad de 3/8" (12) y deslizar todo el conjunto hacia atrás, hacia la parte delantera del ZTR. Mantenga siempre el montaje en

paralelo con la parte delantera del ZTR.