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Operator Manual
Power Rake
Seeder
Models
DTF226 / 966067101 DTF6(BF) / 966067201
DT18BF / 966067001 SD22B5DSA / 966067801
DTF22 / 966068401 DTF226 / 966068501
SD22H5DSA / 966068701
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ©2010 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
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CoNTENTS Introduction ..............................................................4 operation ...............................................................18 Good service .....................................................4 Before Starting .................................................18 Serial Number ....................................................4 Dethatching .....................................................18 Symbols and Decals ...............................................
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INTRoDUCTIoN Congratulations Good service Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna lawn care Husqvarna’s products are available only in product. Through your confidence in us, you have specialized retail trades with complete service. chosen an exceptionally high quality product. This ensures that you as a customer get only the best support and service. Before the machine was This manual is a valuable document. It describes your delivered it underwent inspection and was adjusted new Husqvarna m
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INTRoDUCTIoN General Information Safety Procedures This manual will assist you in the safe operation and DO proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equipment. • Read all maintenance and service instructions Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the before attempting work. machine. Call your dealer or Husqvarna if additional • Read engine manufacturer’s operating and information is required. maintenance instructions. This equipment should not be modified without the • Remove spark p
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SYMBoLS AND DECALS WARNING! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of material damage, particularly if the reader should of personal injury, particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassem
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SYMBoLS AND DECALS Decal Locations 5 9 1 7 3 2 4 6 8 5 5 9 1 3 3 1. Height setting 6. open/Close (Seedbox) 2. Seeder Dial 7. Caution graphics 3. DANGER watch your feet 8. Warning for bagger 4. Seed application chart 9. Handle folding instructions 5. Warning for carbon monoxide 7
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SAFETY General Use The object of this manual is to help you use your Husqvarna machine safely and to give you WARNING! information about how to maintain your machine. Under no circumstances may the original Please read the manual carefully before attempting to design of the machine be modified without use the machine. written approval from the manufacturer. Such modifications not only affect the If after reading the operator’s manual you are still performance and durability of the machine
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SAFETY • Check that the machine is in serviceable condition prior to use; see the chapter “Maintenance/ WARNING! Maintenance Schedule”. The engine can become very hot. To avoid • only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit being burned, you must turn off the engine conditions. Keep the machine a safe distance and wait until all parts have cooled before from holes or other irregularities in the ground. touching the engine. Pay attention to other possible risks. • only allow the
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SAFETY Operating • Do not use the machine on grades of more than 20°. We recommend working across slopes rather than up and down. This will yield a more even result. Do not leave the machine standing on a slope unattended. • Do not use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision, judgment or co-ordination. • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. • Do not use the ma
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SAFETY Movement/Transport • To turn and steer the machine, press down on the handle and turn on the back wheels. • Turn off the engine and allow it to cool at least 2 minutes before transport. • Collapse the handle if the machine is equipped with a collapsible handle. • Be careful and use safe lifting and moving techniques when loading/unloading the machine. • We recommend having two people to lift the machine. • Fasten the machine properly in place with approved fasteners, such as tension
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SAFETY Fuel System WARNING! Gasoline and gasoline fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable. Be especially careful when handling gasoline, as carelessness can result in personal injury or fire. • only store fuel in containers approved for that purpose. • Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. 8011-037-1 Never fill the fuel tank indoors. • Always stop the engine when refueling. • Do not smoke when filling the gasoline tank and do not pour gasoline i
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SAFETY Maintenance • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • Disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop before making adjustments, performing maintenance or cleaning the machine. • Disconnect the spark plug cable before beginning repair work. • Keep all components in serviceable condition and make sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are tight. Replace worn or damaged decals. • Be careful when checking work tools. Use gloves when
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ASSEMBLY/CoNTRoLS 1. Rotate the handle and tighten it in place. 4. The engine RPM is preset by the manufacturer. Idle speed is 1250–1400 RPM. Maximum engine 2. Fill the engine with the manufacturer- speed is 3600 RPM. recommended oil. See section “Lubrication/ Engine oil”. See the engine manual for instructions on adjusting 3. Test the clutch. Make sure that the clutch the regulator and carburetor if the engine speed is not expansion spring disengages 6.35 mm (¼") easily. within these limi
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CoNTRoLS The dethatcher is available in two basic designs 18" and 22" widths. The machine is equipped with a 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton, four-cycle engine.* *The power rating of the engines indicated is the average net power output (at specified rpm) of a typical production engine for the engine model measured to SAE standard J1349/ISO1585. Mass production engines may differ from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed in the final machine will depend on the operating speed
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CoNTRoLS Engine Refer to your engine manual. Fueling Read the safety instructions before fueling. Keep the fuel and fuel tank clean. Avoid filling the machine with dirty fuel. Make sure the fuel cap is properly tightened and the gasket is not damaged, particularly before washing the machine. Use unleaded gasoline with minimum 86 octane rating. Never use gasoline mixed with two-cycle oil. For ethanol and methanol fuel, the following applies: Maximum allowable ethanol 10% (volume). 8011-019-
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CoNTRoLS Blade versatility Flail Blades Thatch is the dense layer of clippings, roots and stems that forms between the soil and the base of the grass. As thatch builds up, it prevents water, air and fertilizer from being absorbed into the soil. This causes shallow root development leading to vulnerability to drought and frost. Excessive thatch also creates an ideal environment for insects and lawn diseases. Power-raking with flail blades removes this thatch layer and restores your lawn t
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oPERATIoN Before Starting IMPORTANT INFORMATION Clear the lawn of any debris. • Mow the lawn ½" shorter than normal. Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects. • Allow the lawn to dry. Wet conditions can cause Be especially sure to check for hidden extensive damage to healthy grass. electrical cables or similar in the surface of the • Check for stones or fixed objects in the lawn. lawn. Dethatching • Set the depth lever in working position. • To engage the clutch in heavy thatch, bear down
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oPERATIoN Seed Application Preparing the Lawn • Cut the grass to approximately ½" (1-1.5 cm) lower 1 2 than you normally would. • Do not water before sowing. 3 • Remove the layer of old grass cuttings (thatch). • Aerate the lawn with a core-type ground aerator. • Fertilize the lawn. Seed Application Chart Located on the seeder, the chart values are approximate; quantities of seed depend on the speed at which the machine is run. Faster running speeds 8060-021 results in sparser sowing. 1. Sel
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. Daily Maintenance interval - months/hours Before MAINTENANCE Staring 1/25 3/50 6/100 12/300 Check the engine oil level ● 1) Replace engine oil ● Check the air filter ● 2) Replace air filter cartridge ● Clean sludge reservoir for fuel system ● Check and clean the spark plug ● Replace spark
