27Thatcher InstallationA 32 tooth jackshaft sprocket, a 19 tooth idler sprocket anda No. 60 chain make up the Thatcher Kit DriveComponents.1. Remove lower belt guard (Fig. 39) and reel drive belt(Fig. 40).2. Remove capscrew and washer securing jackshaft pulleyto jackshaft and remove pulley.12345Figure 471. Thatcher reel2. Reel support arm3. Jackshaft sprocket4. Idler sprocket5. Chain3. Slide 16 Tooth Jackshaft sprocket onto jackshaft.4. Secure by tightening two (2) set screws and lock nutson sprocket hub.5. Remove idler pulley presently on machine and replaceit with 19 tooth (#60) idler sprocket supplied withThatcher Kit.6. Slide Thatcher into position and secure to reel supportarms.7. Align idler sprocket with jackshaft sprocket andthatcher sprocket.8. Install No. 60 chain, included in kit. Lubricate withSAE 30 oil.9. Push down on idler sprocket until desired chain tensionis obtained.10. Fasten idler sprocket securely.Note: Spacers mounted on lift mechanism adjusting screwsmust be removed when thatcher is installed on machine.11. Put reel support arms in a lowered position.12. Remove jam nut and adjusting screw. Slide spacer offadjusting screw.132 45Figure 481. Spacer2. Adjusting screw3. Jam nut4. Pivot block5. Clevis13. Reassemble jam nut and adjusting screw with spacerpositioned on adjusting screw between pivot block andclevis. This is the storage position for spacer duringthatcher operation.14. Repeat procedure on other side of sweeper.Note: Spacers should be re–installed whenever the thatcheris removed and either the brush or flex tip reel is mountedto sweeper.Flex Tip Rake Rod Or FingerPlate Replacement1. Remove capscrew and locknut from one end of reel.2. Remove locknut only, from opposite end of reel.3. Drive rod from end plate. Drive rod from end withoutthe tab welded to it.4. Remove finger plates or rods as required and replace.5. Line up finger plate with rod and drive rod backthrough end plate.6. Attach capscrew and locknuts and hook up springs.