OPERATOR’S MANUAL AERATOR MODELS: CA-18 Compact Aerator TA-17D, TA-25D Split Drive Aerators TA-19D, TA-26D Turf Aerators 48-RT, 60-RT, 72-RT Tow Aerators 1028 Street Road • P.O. Box 38 Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Thank You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing a CLASSEN Aerator READ THIS MANUAL PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST Check the following before you deliver the Aerator to the customer. 1. Guards and shields fastened in place. 2. Decals fastened and legible. Read this manual carefully in its entirety. It contains safety, operating, maintenance, and adjustment instructions for your Aerator.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Carefully read and follow all caution decals. (See Pg. 5.) 2. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. 3. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Do not operate machine unless all guards, shields and covers are in place and in proper working condition. 4. Never allow children, teenagers or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use this piece of equipment.
OPERATION TO OPERATE AERATOR 1. Start engine. (See “Starting Engine” section.) PREPARATION 1. Carefully read this manual and operate Aerator correctly. 2. Always check machine on level ground. 3. Visually check all moving parts and all fasteners, if loose or broken, tighten or replace. Check for broken or bent tines, replace if necessary. 4.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AERATOR MAINTENANCE TO KEEP THE AERATOR IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING: • When replacement parts are required, use genuine Classen parts or parts with equivalent characteristics including type, strength, and material. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/or bystanders. • Any warning decal that becomes illegible should be replaced immediately. (See Pg. 5.) • Do not operate equipment without shield(s) in place.
6. When adjustment is complete, retighten the bolts (Key 4) on the pillow block bearings (Key 5) and replace the pulley guard and fasteners. SAFETY DECALS NOTE: Excessive roller chain tightness will shorten the life of the bearings. Chain(s) should have movement of 0.18 in./4mm free play back and forth at center point between front drive sprocket and rear tine assembly sprocket.
CA-18 COMPACT AERATOR (S.N. 1062 & UP) PARTS LIST Parts Main Frame CA-18 COMPACT AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6 PART NO.
Parts Power Train and Tine Rotor Assembly CA-18 COMPACT AERATOR KEY 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PART NO. 100037 100094 500147 500115 500101 100255 500011 100245 100247 200034 100252 500159 400136 500130 500129 500091 100010 500042 700023 100032 500169 100253 500003 300073 100248 100254 100025 400137 500114 100043 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 52 18 18 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 24 50 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION HONDA ENGINE 4.0 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON I.C. 3.
Parts Handle and Control CA-18 COMPACT AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 PART NO. 400128 400017 400180 100007 500134 500130 500129 500041 500178 100251 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 1 2 9 1 1 27 2 2 DESCRIPTION MAIN HANDLE LOWERING HANDLE CONTROL HANDLE RUBBER GRIP 3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLT 3/8" LOCK WASHER 3/8" NUT 3/8" LOCK NUT 3/8" x 3-1/4" BOLT HANDLE LOCK RING KEY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART NO.
TA-17D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR (S.N. 100 & UP) PARTS LIST Parts Main Frame TA-17D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 PART NO.
Parts Power Train Assembly TA-17D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 PART NO. 100037 500147 500083 500115 500101 100420 500231 100013 200024 500173 500074 100245 100150 200023 100004 500150 500034 500131 300132 200009 300011 300131 500003 QTY/PER SHEET 1 60 20 15 21 2 1 4 1 2 8 2 2 1 4 8 15 8 2 2 2 2 2 DESCRIPTION 4.0 HP HONDA ENGINE 5/16" x 1-1/2" BOLT 5/16" FLAT WASHER 5/16" LOCK WASHER 5/16" NUT 3" x 3/4" PULLEY w/ HUB 3/16" x 1-3/4" SQ.
Parts Handle and Control Assembly TA-17D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 100035 400088 500134 400082 100007 400091 500041 500130 500129 100034 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 2 1 2 1 9 6 6 2 DESCRIPTION THROTTLE CABLE CONNECTING SPRING THROTTLE ARM 3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLT CONTROL HANDLE, (L.H.) RUBBER GRIP CONTROL HANDLE, (R.H.) 3/8" LOCK NUT 3/8" LOCK WASHER 3/8" NUT CLUTCH CABLE SPRING KEY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART NO.
TA-25D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR (S.N. 100 & UP) PARTS LIST Parts Main Frame TA-25D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 12 PART NO.
Parts Power Train Assembly TA-25D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PART NO. 100150 100013 200022 500101 500115 500083 500173 500074 100245 200021 100037 500147 100420 500231 100004 500150 500034 500131 300011 200009 300131 500003 QTY/PER SHEET 2 4 1 21 15 20 2 8 2 1 1 79 2 1 4 8 15 8 2 2 2 2 DESCRIPTION BX-45 V-BELT 3/4" BEARING w/ COLLAR JACK SHAFT ASSEMBLY, (R.H.
Parts Handle and Control Assembly TA-25D SPLIT-DRIVE AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 PART NO. 100035 400088 500134 400081 100007 400090 500041 500130 500129 100034 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 2 1 2 1 9 6 6 2 DESCRIPTION THROTTLE CABLE CONNECTING SPRING THROTTLE ARM 3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLT CONTROL HANDLE (L.H.) RUBBER GRIP CONTROL HANDLE (R.H.) 3/8" LOCK NUT 3/8" LOCK WASHER 3/8" NUT CLUTCH CABLE SPRING KEY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART NO.
TA-19D TURF AERATOR (S.N. 000540 & UP) PARTS LIST Left Side View (Shown without Pulley Guard) TA-19D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 QTY/PER PART NO.
Right Side View TA-19D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 QTY/PER PART NO.
Top View Looking Down on the Front of the Aerator Engine Pulley Components TA-19D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 500011 500098 100081 500060 500099 300037 400072 100038 200014 100037 QTY/PER SHEET 6 3 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION KEY, 3/16" x 1" SQUARE 3/8" x 3-1/2" BOLT w/ (2) FLATS, LOCK, & (2) NUTS BEARING, 3/4" 2-BOLT 3/8" x 1" BOLT w/ FLAT, LOCK, & NUT 3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLT w/ FLAT, LOCK, & NUT PLATE, ADJUSTER FRAME, MAIN PULLEY, 3/4" x 3" COUPLER w/ STUB SHAFT, 3/4" ENGINE, 4.
Drive Components TA-19D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 PART NO.
TA-26D TURF AERATOR (S.N. 000252 & UP) PARTS LIST Left Side View (Shown without Pulley Guard) TA-26D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 QTY/PER PART NO.
Right Side View TA-26D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 20 QTY/PER PART NO.
Top View Looking Down on the Front of the Aerator Engine Pulley Components TA-26D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 500011 500098 100081 500060 500099 300037 400073 100038 200013 100037 QTY/PER SHEET 6 3 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION KEY, 3/16" x 1" SQUARE 3/8" x 3-1/2" BOLT w/ (2) FLATS, LOCK, & (2) NUTS BEARING, 3/4" 2-BOLT 3/8" x 1" BOLT w/ FLAT, LOCK, & NUT 3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLT w/ FLAT, LOCK, & NUT PLATE, ADJUSTER FRAME, MAIN PULLEY, 3/4" x 3" COUPLER w/ STUB SHAFT, 3/4" ENGINE, 4.
Drive Components TA-26D TURF AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 PART NO.
48-RT TOW AERATOR (S.N. 000337 & UP) PARTS LIST Parts Main Frame 48-RT TOW AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 400060 100099 100069 400153 400062 400063 100100 400064 100103 100074 500182 300044 500129 500130 100101 500042 500159 100032 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 8 8 4 8 8 48 DESCRIPTION LIFT ROD 3/4" x 4-1/2" HITCH PIN w/CLIP DECAL, "DANGER" MAIN FRAME R.
60-RT TOW AERATOR (S.N. 000161 & UP) PARTS LIST Parts Main Frame 60-RT TOW AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 24 PART NO. 400060 100099 100069 400157 400062 400063 100100 400064 100103 100074 500182 300051 500129 500130 100101 500042 500159 100032 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 8 8 4 8 8 60 DESCRIPTION LIFT ROD 3/4" x 4-1/2" HITCH PIN DECAL, "DANGER" MAIN FRAME R.
72-RT TOW AERATOR (S.N. 144 & UP) PARTS LIST Parts Main Frame 72-RT TOW AERATOR KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 400060 100099 100069 400159 400062 400063 100100 400064 100103 100074 500182 300052 500129 500130 100101 500042 500159 100032 QTY/PER SHEET 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 8 8 4 8 8 72 DESCRIPTION LIFT ROD 3/4" x 4-1/2" HITCH PIN DECAL, "DANGER" MAIN FRAME R.
1028 Street Road • P.O. Box 38 Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A. TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective April 1, 2007 For the period of two years from the date of purchase, CLASSEN MFG., INC. will repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge, any part or parts found upon the examination of our factory authorized service station, or by the factory in Norfolk, Nebraska, to be defective in material or workmanship.
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