User manual SWISHER ACR-500, ACR-500S ACREAGE RAKE

[. . . ] The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. [. . . ] Connect the tongue(#4) to the axle(#1) using two M8 x 50mm hex bolts(B), two diameter 8mm lock washers(E) and two M8 hex nuts(F). Figure 1 STEP 2: ATTACH WHEELS TO AXLE Assemble the tire/wheel assembly(#3) (inflation valve stem facing out) onto axle, securing the tire/wheel with one M16 nylock nut(H). CAUTION: DO NOT over tighten the lock nut, this can result in damage to the bearings in the wheel hub. When properly tightened, the wheel should spin freely. Figure 2 STEP 3: ATTACH LIFT HANDLE TO TONGUE Attach the lift handle(#7) to the top of the tongue(#4) where two holes are located. See figure 3 for position of lift handle on tongue. Secure using two M8 x 50mm (B) hex bolts, two diameter 8mm lock washers(E) and two M8 hex nuts(F) . Figure 3 STEP 4: ATTACH CABLE PIVOT BAR Attach the two lift cable pivot bars (K) to the diameter of 19mm x length of 118mm shaft on the tongue assembly. Install each pivot bar on top of shaft, use a diameter 8mm Teflon washer (D) between the two bars, then secure with a M8 nylock nut (M) . The cables and lock pins should be positioned facing the rear of rake. Figure 4 STEP 5: ATTACHING LIFT ROD Attach the diameter 6mm round end of the lift rod(L) to the diameter 6mm hole on the inside of lifting handle. Secure with diameter 6mm flat washer(C), then cotter pin. See figure 5. Figure 5 STEP 6: ATTACH CLEVIS TO PIVOT BAR - Attach the clevis pin(I) on the end of lift rod (opposite end of lift handle). Then attach the clevis to the cable pivot bar from STEP 4, secure with diameter 6mm x 25mm clevis pin(I) into diameter 6mm hole. Do not insert cotter pin until adjustment procedure in STEPS 11 to 13. Repeat STEPS 5 and 6 for second lifting rod. Figure 6 STEP 7: ATTACH LIFT ARMS TO AXLE Attach the lift arm(#5) to the wheel axle(#1) using M12 x 110mm hex bolt(A) and M12 nylock nut(G). Usage Note: Note the lift arm offset in figure 7. Assembling lift arms with the offset towards inside will make a narrower space when raking. Narrow space is recommended when using Sweeper attachment. Figure 7 STEP 8: ATTACHING RAKE ARMS Insert the rake wheel arm(#2) into the lift arm from in STEP 7. Secure rake wheel arm to the lift arm using lock pin attached to end of the lift cable. [. . . ] Make certain tips rotate in the same direction ­ towards the center of the rake. Figure 15 MAINTENANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST RESULTS Operating Tip: Rake works for picking up Acorns or similar small particles other than grass/leaves RAKE TINE WHEEL MAINTENANCE: Following these recommendations will make the raking wheels last longer. It is recommended to mow or cut grass to 3" or less before raking or de-thatching. Rake Wheel Tine Recommendation: When in operating position, try adjusting the height of rake tine wheels so raking tines contact ground lightly. [. . . ]