A#ri feb OWNERS MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO NOTICE D'UTILISATION Model No. Modelo Modele No. No. 45-0369 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and 40" CURVED SPIKE AERATOR Instructions Carefully PRECAUCION: Lea cuidadosamente los Procedimientos e Instrucciones para la Operaci6n Segura de la M_tquina. O O O O O Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts O ATTENTION: Lire et suivre attentivement tes instructions et consignes de securite de cette notice.
CARTONCONTENTS(LoosePartsin Carton) CONTENIDODE LA CAJA (PartesSueltasenlaCaja) CONTENUDUCARTON(PiecesenVracDansleCarton) 3 J f7 4 _10 J 5 6 J \ \ \ 1 \ \ /- 1. 2. Tray Axle 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Spike Disks (12) End Plates (2) Axle Support Bracket Hitch Arm Mount Brackets (3) Lift Handle 8. 9. Wheels (2) Wheel Mount Bracket 10. Hitch Brackets (2) 11. Hitch Arms (2) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
SHOWN A B C FULL SIZE E D I J J K H J J G \\\\ J NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE Q M HARDWARE PACK Key Qty. A B C D E F G H I 2 2 2 23 4 31 2 10 1 Description Shoulder Bolt, 2"x 2-5/16" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" Lg. Carriage Bolt, 5/16"x 1"Lg. Nylock Nut, 5/16" Nylock Nut, 3/8" Flat Washer (6 pcs. extra) Hair Cotter Pin 3 Key Qty.
SAFETY RULES Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. 1 CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability_ may be affected with the addition of an_ accessory or an attachment. Be aware of_ changing conditions on slopes. I Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means - Attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved. 1 1. 2. 3.
ASSEMBLY iNSTRUCTiONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) (1) (1) (1) HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKET (G) 5/16" NYLOCK 1/2" wrenches 9/16" wrenches 3/4" wrench or adjustable wrench Pliers NUT (O) ANGLE BRACKET _ REAR OF TRAY Before assembling the aerator, lay out all of the parts and hardware as shown on the previous pages. (D) 5/16" x 1" HEX BOLT FIGURE 2 Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution when handling and working near spike disks.
. 7. Pivot the end plate on your right side up onto the end of the axle. See figure 4. 9. Pivot the end plate up onto the end of the axle. See figure 6. Pivot the end plate on your left side down out of the way. See figure 4. 10. Assemble a flat washer(s) (H) and a cotter pin (K) to one end of the axle. Use as many washers as needed to eliminate any gaps between the parts on that end of the axle. See figure 6. 11. Repeat the procedure for the other end of the axle. See figure 6.
14. Assemble theaxlebrackettotheoutsideoftheangle bracketsusingtwo5/16"x 1"hexbolts(D)and5/16" nylocknuts(G).Theendsoftheaxlebracketmustpoint asshowninfigure8.Tightenandthenloosenthenuts 1/4turn. 15. Tightenthe nutsfasteningthe anglebracketsto the tray. HITCH ARMS HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKET (G) 5/1 6" NYLOCK NUT (E) 5/1 6" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT FIGURE 10 / (G) 5116" NYLOCK NUT 18. Turn the tray so that the front faces you.
20. Turntheaeratorrightsideupandassemblethefront endsofthehitcharmstogetherusingtwo5/16"x 1-1/4" hexbolts(O)and5/16"nylocknuts(G).Donottighten yet.Seefigure13. 21. Assemble thetwohitchbracketstothetopandbottom ofthehitcharmsusingtwo5/16"x 2"hexbolts(B)and 5/16"nylocknuts(G).Donot tighten yet. See figure 25. Assemble the lift handle through the tray and attach it to the hitch arm mount bracket assembled to the axle bracket. Use a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt (D) and a 5/16" nylock nut (G). Tighten. See figure 15.
OPERATION 9. To prevent damage to lawn, do not make sharp turns while spike points are engaged in ground. 10. Aerate in an up and down direction on slopes. 11. To increase depth of spike point penetration, add weight to the tray as necessary. The tray holds concrete blocks or patio blocks at approximately 35 Ibs. each. Secure the weights with straps or wire using the holes in the tray flange. See figure 17. 12.
NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD Cualquier equipo movido por motor puede causar lesiones si se opera inadecuadamente Mantengase atento y cauteloso siempre que opere et equipo. o si et usuario no entiende como debe operarto. PRECAUCION: La estabilidad det vehicuto y su capacidad de frenado pueden afectarse al remotcar un accesorio o un vehiculo adicional. Tenga cuidado con este cambio de condiciones debido a la pendiente. Este simbolo indica precauciones importantes de seguridad.
IMPORTANTE: Asegt_rese de que ta parte posterior de ta bandeja quede hacia usted y de que los discos escarpiadores apunten en la direcci6n mostrada. 4. Gire la ptaca det extremo a su derecha hacia abajo y fuera det camino. Cotoque el extremo largo del eje dentro de la otra placa de pivote. (Mida desde et agujero ciego en ta mitad del eje. Si hay dos agujeros ciegos, use el agujero que este en alineamiento con los agujeros de los extremos.
OPERACION 7. 8. El proceso de aireaci6n requiere abrir un numero de agujeros peque_os en el terreno para crear peque_os depositos que lleven oxigeno, fertilizante y agua hacia la zona de la raiz. Para un mejor rendimiento det accesorio aireador, se recomienda la siguiente preparacion det terreno y operacion det aireador. 9. 10. 11. Las puntas de las espigas son afitadas.
SECURITE Tout appareil mecanique utilise incorrectement peut _tre la cause de blessures. L:utilisateur doit bien en maftriser le fonctionnement. Observez en tout temps la plus grande prudence lorsque vous utilisez un appareil mecanique. ATTENTION: La stabilite et la capacite de freinage d'un vehicule peut _tre diminuee par I'ajout d'un accessoire. Soyez vigilant dans les pentes. Ce symbote attire t'attention sur des mesures de securite importantes.
IMPORTANT: veiller & ce que I'arriere du plateau soit tourne vers soi et que les disques & crampons pointent dans la direction indiquee 13. Aligner l'attache de support d'essieu avec le plateau. Serrer les quatre boulons et ecrous montes & la figure 1 et fixant I'attache de support d'essieu et ta plaque de soulevement au centre du plateau. 14. Monter t'attache d'essieu & I'ext_rieur des cornieres d'assemblage & I'aide de deux boulons & six pans (D) et ecrous de btocage a six pans (G).
FONCTIONNEMENT 7. 8. IJaeration consiste & percer de petits trous dans te sol pour creer de petits reservoirs qui ameneront t'oxygene, I'engrais et l'eau dans ta zone des racines. Pour obtenir la meilleure performance de I'accessoire d'aerateur b.crampons, il est recommande d'effectuer la preparation du gazon et de faire marcher I'aerateur comme indique ci-dessous. 9. 10. 11. Les pointes des crampons sont aigu_s.
SPIKE AERATOR MODEL 45-0369 REPAIR PARTS 27 2 10 10 8\ 11 10 1 10 _ B 16 12 17 \ 11 12 9 23\ 26 14 "_ / \ i i 17 14J_ 21 11 \ 13 \ 15 \ 25 / 6 \ 4 22 20 \ \ 19 22 3 5 11 4 AJ 19 7 REF. NO. PART QTY. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24597 24594 25429 45148 23708 46838 24598 24599 43501 43063 47810 43009 24600 23981 24595 24596 1 1 12 12 9 10 1 2 2 23 31 10 1 2 1 1 DESCRIPTION Tray Plate, Lift Disk, Spike Hub, Spike Disk Spacer, 2.
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