Abi Attachments Abi Force Z-23 Rear Rake Attachment Instructions

abi ATTACHMENTS ABI Force Z-23 Rear Rake Attachment

Product Instruction Sheet

ABI Force Z-23
Rear Rake Attachment

Designed to be used solely behind the ABI Force Z-23

Unpacking Instructions

Tools Needed: 

• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• Tin Shears
• (2) 15/16″ wrenches
• (1) 1-1/16″ wrench

1. Cut metal straps (Use causation when cutting metal straps that they do not spring toward you and cause injury)
2. Cut Zip-Tie from “T” Bar
3. Remove plastic wrap from frame

Unit Setup and Adjustments

Scarifier Pitch Adjustment
The Top Link will be shipped with the threads fully engaged within the main body of the Top Link and 1 end not bolted to the frame (for shipping purposes). Rotate Axle Frame Assembly so that Tongue and Gage Wheels (Tire) are facing forward and attach end of Top Link to frame using (2) 15/16″ wrenches (See Figure 1). Remove from Skid.

Rotate each end of the Top Link until about 1″ of thread is showing on each end.
This will get you close to the normal working position (pitch) of the Scarifies.
You can fine tune the pitch as desired.
Once the pitch is set, tighten the nut (1-1/16″ to keep the threaded ends from moving during operation.
(See Figure 2)

Gage Wheels (Tires) Height Adjustment:
Adjust Gage Wheels up and down in 1/2″ increments to determine how deep the scarifies dig into the ground.
(See Figure 3)

Initial setup is having the Gage Wheels height set with 1 hole showing on the tube (attached to wheel) exposed above tube mounted to frame. Height adjustment can be made for personal preferences.

Rake Pitch (angle) adjustment

The Rake pitch (angle) is adjusted by the Rear Link. You will want to have the initial setup to have about 1″ of thread showing on both ends of the Link (similar to the Top Link). Once the desired rake pitch is set, tighten the nut to prevent thread movement during operation.
(See Figure 4)
Note: Too flat of rake angle (more parallel to the ground) will not allow good material flow. If the rake is too vertical, you will not like the finish.
It is recommended that the Rake be roughly perpendicular with the Scarifies during initial setup then adjust from there for personal preference. The idea is when you are in loose material, the tips of rake are engaged into the material by about a 1/2″ or so.

Rear Link is adjusted the same as the Top Link to control Rake pitch.

It is recommended that the Rake be roughly perpendicular with the Scarifies during initial setup then adjust from there for personal preference.

Raise Rear Lift to have easy access to Hitch/Receiver. Slide Auto-recentering Hitch into the Force Z-23 Reciever and Pin.(See Figure 5)The Auto-Reentering Hitch allows the unit to automatically reenter behind the Force when lifted off the ground for transportation.

Adjust rear lift height as necessary to attach “T” bar with bent pin and lynch pin. (See Figure 6)

Roll Rear Rake Attachment up to Hitch and engage Pin and Lynch Pin. (See Figure 7)

Notes:

1. During operation, the Rear Lift needs to be completely lowered so that the chains have the proper slack to allow the unit to pivot and move about.
2. Optional Front weight kit is required when using Rear Rake Attachments.

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