English Manual OWNER'S MANUAL A E R ATO R S P R E A D E R MODEL: AS2-40BH1-G • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts For use with Lawn/Garden Tractors Call Customer Service, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Visit us on the web! www.brinly.com English Manual Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================== CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator! This accessory has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
SAFETY AND REFERENCE ================================================================================================== REFERENCE • Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways. • Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. • When using any attachment, don’t allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation. • Keep the vehicle and attachment in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place.
PARTS ================================================================================================== 11 53 8 27 24 18 7 14 30 4 2 23 33 36 37 + 49 27 23 45 13 26 21 16 9 52 37 57 17 2 37 57 40 + 4 4 20 41 3 2 47 32 2 13 28 47 34 2 42 21 47 41 11 35 32 36 52 58 19 55 52 12 39 2 1 54 46 43 6 25 31 38 15 10 47 28 37 46 22 47 31 41 46 50 29 51 37 2 2 34 20 48 22 2 41 42 45 47 59 48 29 59 32 47 59 28 English Manual 4 5 5 10
PARTS ================================================================================================== AS2-40BH1-G Ref # Part # Description Qty 1 R-774 Flat Washer - Large 2 2 B-1674P 5/16" Hex Lock Nut 4 B-4030 5 Ref # Part # Description Qty 46 45M1111P Flat Washer, 5/16" 4 1 48 50M0524P Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 1-1/2" 2 1/4" Wing Nut 1 49 V-302P Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER ================================================================================================== Illustrations on this page are to scale for faster identification of hardware during assembly. DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS.
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Assembly Step 1-B 21 Hardware Panel 1 1. Add a wheel (28) from Step 1-A to the support assembly (21). NOTE: Run each bolt from the outside, through the holes at the base of the assembly as illustrated. 2. Add one 1/2” flat washer (47) to the 1/2 x 3-1/2” hex head bolt (32). 28 45 3. Tightly secure in place with one 1/2” lock nut (45). Repeat this step with the other wheel as illustrated.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Assembly Step 3-A 37 37 Hardware Panel 3 20 1. Align the tow bars. 2. From above, insert both 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolts (37) from Hardware Panel 3, as illustrated. 37 20 2 2 3. Beneath the tow bars, tightly secure each bolt in place with 5/16” hex lock nuts (2). 2 x2 Assembly Step 3-B Hardware Panel 3 1. At the end of the tow bars (20), from above, insert the Drawbar Pin (50). 2.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== 2 Assembly Step 4 Hardware Panel 4 2 1. Add a 5/16” flat washer (46) to each of the hex bolts (31) from hardware panel 4. 7 3 46 31 2. Align the transport lock bracket (3) with the hopper assembly (7) as illustrated. 46 3. From the outside of the hopper, run the two bolts through the transport lock bracket (3) and hopper assembly (7). 31 4.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== Assembly Step 5-B Hardware Panel 5 37 1. On one side, from an outside edge, run a 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolt (37) through the support assembly (21) and the tow bar (20). 21 2. Secure the bolt with a Hex Lock Nut (2). 2 3. Repeat on the other side of the hopper and then add tube caps (13) to the ends of the tow bars as illustrated.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================== 24 Assembly Step 7 18 Hardware Panel 7 1. Slide the small grip (24) over the end of the Upper Lever (18). 2. At the other end of the Upper Lever (18), you’ll find an oval and circular opening. Connect the two levers by hooking the oval of the upper level over the end of the Lower Lever (55). 31 18 55 18 2 2 55 31 3.
OPERATION ================================================================================================== • CAUTION! Avoid stopping unit with flow control in “OPEN” position- material will continue to flow through hopper opening. If fertilizer is deposited too heavily in a small area, soak down thoroughly with a garden hose to prevent burning of lawn. • IMPORTANT: When backing up, carefully back STRAIGHT to avoid “jack-knifing”, which can cause damage to your equipment.
OPERATION ================================================================================================== FLOW CONTROL ADJUSTMENT FLOW CONTROL SETTING OPEN & CLOSE: The material flow is shut off by moving Control Lever to the left and locking into “V” notch on calibration plate. Determine approximate flow control setting by using the chart below showing type of material to spread. FLOW SETTING: To set the flow rate, put the Control Lever in the shut-off position (in “V” notch).
ACCESSORIES, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ================================================================================================== ACCESSORIES SERVICE An optional Weight Tray Kit (1019249) is available.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BRINLY PULL-BEHIND ACCESSORIES The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Brinly-Hardy Co. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.
