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3.0 When using the RINK Scarifier ?
The RINK Scarifier is used on grass field to cut into the turf and removing grass, weeds and moss
allowing air to enter the turf. This air will make the grass more healthy. As we can adjust the working
depth of the RINK Scarifier, we can easily choose for a light or heavy treatment.
4.0 How to use the RINK Scarifier ?
The following points prescribe how to use the RINK Scarifier:
1. The RINK Scarifier is delivered without any oil and gas. Fill the oil through the oil fill gap till
the indicator’s level. We recommend SAE 15 W 40. Use the regular unleaded gas for the
engine.
2. After the job is done, during transport and before starting the engine, the machine has to be
raised with the depth adjustment spindle, till the blades are about 15 mm (3/4”) of the ground.
NOTE: THE BLADES ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE. WHEN THE
MOTOR RUNS, THE BLADES ROTATE AS WELL; DO NOT RAISE THE RINK
SCARIFIER FROM THE GROUND AND DO NOT PUT ANY LIMBS CLOSE TO THE
BLADES.
3. Start the engine using the rewind starter. Set the throttle at full speed and use the choke, if
necessary. NOTE. THE DEAD MEN’S LEVER SHOULD BE SQUEEZED, OTHERWISE
THE ENGINE WILL NOT RUN.
4. When the engine runs, reduce the throttle till half way. Let the engine runs for 1 minute at this
speed, so it can warm up.
5. If the engine doesn’t run, check the engine’s manual.
6. When the RINK Scarifier is on the site, adjust the working depth ( ENGINE SHOULD BE
OFF), start the engine, set the throttle at the correct speed and do the job.
5.0 Technical issues.
5.1 Tensioning/ replacing the V Belt:
1. Remove the V belt cover
2. Check the condition of the V belt. If worn or in bad shape, replace the V Belt.
3. Slacken the 4 bolts with which the engine is fitted to the main chassis.
4. Slide the engine towards the steering lever to tighten the V belt.
5. Tighten the 4 bolts again. NOTE. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE V BELT TENSION.
SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY APPEAR.
6. Mount the V-belt cover.
5.2 Replacing the cutting knifes:
1. Remove the V belt cover.
2. Slacken the 4 bolts with which the engine is fitted to the chassis.
3. Remove the V belt.
4. Remove the 2 x 2 bolts that mounts the bearings of the main knife shaft to the chassis. The whole
knife shaft will come out. NOTE. THE KNIFES CAN BE VERY SHARP. BE VERY CAREFUL.
5. Remove the bearing at the opposite end of the V belt pulley.
6. Remove the nut that tighten all blades on the shaft.
7. All knifes with distance bushes can be taken off.
8. Replace blades.
9. Start assembling the whole shaft again, the same way as taken apart. NOTE: SOME BLADES
ARE ROTATIONAL SENSITIVE. CHECK THE CORRECT POSITION. Looking at the
shaft end at which the blades have been taken away, the shaft runs clock wise.
10. Check whether all bolts nuts are tight after re assembly and no parts have been forgotten.