Snapper Thatcherizer 61256 - Usage Guidelines; When to Use the Thatcherizer; Tine Action for Optimal Performance; Maintenance and Care

To remove the thatcherizer, raise front mower
wheels to their highest position, open latches
and pull out. Re-adjust the mower wheels to the
desired height.
WHEN TO USE ~~~~~
Every lawn is different, so there is not a
rule for when to use the Thatcherizer. Some
lawns are very dense and the Thatcherizer
should be used about every third or fourth
cutting. Lawns that are less dense should
require less de-thatching. In general, you
want to leave a very small amount of thatch
(about 1/8" thick) in your lawn. This is
enough to shade the grass roots from direct
sunlight, yet allow plenty of air, water and
fertilizer to get to the roots for
nourishment.
For best results, vary your mowing and
de-thatching pattern from one cutting to the next.
Tine Action - Grass should be less than 3"
tall for proper tine action. When in use, all
the tines on the Thatcherizer should deflect
back (independently) and "flip" the thatch
forward. If the tines seem to drag without
flipping forward, the tine tray is too low
and should be raised. If all the tines stay
In the free position, the tine tray should be
lowered. Make adjustments as necessary up or
down by no more than 1/4" each time until
proper results are achieved.
MAINTENANCE
The Thatcherizer is maintenance free.
However, as with any steel product, it can
rust. For rust on the tines, apply a light
coat of oil. For rust on the trays or
mounting brackets, just sand lightly and coat
with enamel. Always store the Thatcherizer in
a dry area.
Ref.
Part
No.
No. Description
Quantity
i 60574
Thatching Tine
6
2
19948
Tray-Tine
1
3 90383
Carr. Bolt 5/16"-18x 1”
6
4
14098 Washer-Reinforcing
6
5
90187
Lock Washer 5/16" SAE
6
6 90196
Hex Nut 5/16"-18
6
7
18700 Wheel Support
1
8
14342
Bearing-Nyliner
4
9
14100
Bushing-Wheel Adj.
1
10
14101
Push Nut 1 /2"
2
11
18493
Axle-Wheel 1
12
90250
Plain Washer-1/2" SAE
2
14
18189 Wheel Gage 7" x 1.50 x .562
1
15 90015 Carr. Bolt 1 /4"-20 x 1-3/4”
2
16 90761 Hex Lock Nut 1/4"-20
10
17 90063
Hex Nut 1/4”-20 2
18
14103 Set Screw - 5/16" x 1 /4"
1
19
22424
Cap - Vinyl
2
20 26572 Bar - Mount RH
1
21
90074
Carr. Bolt 1/4"-20x3/4“ 2
22
90055
Plain Washer -1 /4” SAE 4
23
26573 Bar - Mount LH
1
25
32891
Latch - Frame Attach
2
26
18499 Rod - Tine
2
27
90825
Hex Bolt 1/4“-20x 1-1/4" 2
28 22425
Spring - Compression 2
29
14062
Thatcherizer Decal 1
30 14115
Decal - Adjustment 1
Should the need arise for replacement parts,
refer to the illustrations in this manual for
correct part description, then order through any
authorized Snapper dealer.
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