9Assembly I nstructionsThe Walker Lawn Dethatcher will effectively dislodgeexcessive thatch from your lawn. Thatch is a layer ofstems, clippings, runners, roots, and leaves that havenot decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water,and fertilizer from reaching the roots. These instruc-tions will help ensure proper assembly and operation.1. Attach the caster wheel mounts to the tine tray asshown in Install Caster Wheels illustration. In-stall the caster fork/wheel assembly into the cast-er wheel mount as shown. Be sure to install theshock washer and three (3) spacers before in-stalling the caster fork. Install the remaining three(3) spacers at the top of the caster fork and installthe lynch pin. Use this as a starting point for thespacer location.72020F255F316F316F25520F434F0172121235809-225 F009Install Caster Wheels(Carrier Frame and Tray Mounting BracketsRemoved for Clarity)2. Attach the tines to the tine tray finger tight, asshown in the Install Dethatching Tines illustra-tion. It is important to be sure the loop betweenthe tine coils nests around the hardware on thetine tray. After all the tines are installed, tightenthe tine mounting hardware.3. Insert safety rods through the coils of the tines asshown in the Install Dethatching Tines illustra-tion. Secure by bending the end of the rod 1-1/2in. to 2 in. from the end to prevent them from slip-ping back through the tines. The safety rod mustbe free to move slightly from side to side.F571Dethatching TineTine Retainer ClipF170F009Safety Rod5809-2Install Dethatching Tines(Caster Wheel Assembly Removed for Clarity)WARNINGFailure to install the safety rods can resultin personal injury if a tine should disengagefrom the tine tray.4. Install the foot trigger as shown in Foot Triggerphoto using the 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Hex Bolt (F316),5/16 x 1 x 7/64 Flat Washer (F170), Washer(F060) and 5/16-18 ESNA Nut (F020). Foottrigger should move freely after tightening nut.Foot Trigger