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NEW
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
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FLAIL BLADES
P/N 350186.
A complete replacement set. 52
of our high quality flail blades for
your PR. Includes 8 new lock
clips for replacement installa-
tion.
FLAIL SHAFTS
P/N 350185.
A full set of four shafts for
replacement. Includes 8 new
lock clips for replacement
installation.
Note: We recommend
replacing the shafts when you
replace flails.
DRIVE BELT
P/N 350116.
Original Equipment drive belt for
your PR.
SPACER BUMPERS
P/N 350258.
A complete replacement set.
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5 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN- GINE MANUAL.” THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or 13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,
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9 GENERAL SAFETY For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed: Do not operate this machine without first reading owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual. ·DO NOT operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration. ·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than19°. Use of Ear Protection is recommended while ·DO NOT use this unit on any surface other than grass lawns. operating this machine. ·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment. Use of Eye
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' ' ' .. 13 CONTROLS HONDA ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL B & S ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL Set lever to choke position when THROTTLE LEVER starting a cold engine RUN CHOKE STOP Set lever to desired engine speed. Move lever completely to the left to stop CHOKE LEVER engine FUEL VALVE 15 ENGINE LABELS Briggs & Stratton ON RUN CHOKE Read and follow Operating OFF Instructions before running engine. Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling. Engines emit carbon monoxide, DO
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 INSTRUCTION LABELS These labels should be included on your Power Rake. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels. ROTATE KNOB TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH- 1 RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH 2 BLADES UP PULL TO ENGAGE CLUTCH 3 BLADES DOWN 4 Label Clutch Item 49 5 Part No.830503 6 BLADES UP BLADES DOWN OPERATING POSITION TRANSPORT POSITION WARNING EXPLOSIVE FUE
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16 Operation INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for removing ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH thatch from your lawn, renovation of existing lawns, and to assist in overseeding operations. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above. Counter Clockwise: Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive To raise blades Clockwise: vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for To lower damaged or worn reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engi
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OPERATION continued 16 RAKING/SLICING TIPS Before begining, it is best to evaluate the condition of the lawn by cutting one or more core samples from area to be treated. A core can be cut using a piece of pvc, or metal pipe. Hammer the pipe into the ground, remove it, push the core out of the pipe and inspect it to determine the depth of thatch in your yard. THATCH: Thatch is a dense layer of dead grass, clippings, and roots that builds up over time at the Fig. 2 base of of the lawn preventin
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16 OPERATION continued VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION OVERSEEDING OPERATION DO NOT- Use this machine on any surface other than a DO NOT- Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn. lawn. DO NOT- Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°. DO NOT- Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°. DO NOT- Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to DO NOT- Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it. operate it. DO NOT- Allow children to operate this equipment. DO NOT- Allow childr
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OPERATION continued 16 ADJUSTING SEED RATE DROPPING SEEDS - PULL BACK ON THE KNOB THEN SLIDE THE BRACKET TO DESIRED STOP SETTING. EXAMPLE: STOP SETTING IS ON 4 - IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD THEN SET STOP THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO . OF SETTING BRACKET KNOB TIME. LAWN PREPARATION - MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON YOUR MOWER. - DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING. - AFTER ADJUSTING THE STOP SETTING, LIFT UP ON THE BAR TO OPEN THE DROP SEEDER DOOR. - POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND RE
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17 MAINTENANCE ROTATING FLAIL REEL END TO END Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments, disassembly or To maximize flail blade life and performance the reel can be rotated any kind of repair . end to end periodically to provide a fresh lead cutting edge. Takes approx. 20 min. and requires 1/2" and 9/16" socket wrenches with extension bar. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS COME TO
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POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P/N 350325 PARTS DRAWING PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 350321 BOX PLASTIC DROP SEEDER MAIN BODY 1 2 350306 BRACKET ADJ DROP SEEDER ASSY 1 3 350276 BAR DOOR LINKGAGE 1 4 350320 SHAFT PLASTIC DROOP SEEDER 1 5 350271 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER 1 6 350272 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER END 1 7 350273 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER ARM 1 8 350322 BOX PLASTIC DROP SEEDER LID ASSEMBLY 1 9 350319 SPROCKET 16T #43 0.625 BORE 1 10 8171003 WASHER 5/16 FLAT CUT 1 11 900321
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FLAIL REEL ASSY 350112 item PARTS PR500 QTY no. LIST Part No. 73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4 74 BLADE FLAIL 350100 52 75 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" 350143 4 76 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 44 77 SHAFT WA FLAIL REEL 350145 1 78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8 79 WASHER 1/2 SAE 8172011 8 FLAIL SHAFT KIT 350185 FLAIL BLADE KIT 350186 item PARTS Part No. QTY item
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SPACER BUMPER KIT 350258 SLICING BLADE KIT 350187 item PARTS PR500 QTY PARTS item PR500 QTY no. LIST Part No. no. LIST Part No. 81 BLADE SLICING REEL 350147 20 75 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" 350143 4 76 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 44 85 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 x 3/4, GR. 5 350151 40 86 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8142004 40 SLICING REEL AS
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Page 14 of 16 Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A 18 PARTS DRAWING PR550, PR550V, PR550H PR550HV, OS551, OS551H
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Part No. 350324 Page 15 of 16 Form No. F031605A OS551 OS551H OS551 OS551H PARTS PARTS PR550 PR550H PR550V PR550HV item QTY QTY QTY QTY item PR550 QTY PR550H QTY PR550V QTY PR550HV QTY no. LIST
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20 Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Solution Problem Engine stalls or labors when raking. Blades set too deep into ground Raise blades so that they just touch the ground on a level surface. Damaged or missing blades. Loose handle bolts. Abnormal vibration. Stop work immediately. Replace any damaged or Loose engine bolts missing blades. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts. Engine will not start. Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle in off positi
