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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