MODELS: RA-21H Reciprocating Aerator Honda GX160 RA-21B Reciprocating Aerator B&S Intek 850 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rev A.
CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
RA-21 IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Classen product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual, Parts and Service Manual, and Engine Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these manuals.
SAFETY RA-21 This symbol means: NOTICE !!! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested and approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department.
SAFETY RA-21 OPERATOR PREPARATION & TRAINING READ THE OPERATION & SAFETY MANUAL • • If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification. Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and safety signs. Be prepared to stop the engine quickly in an emergency.
SAFETY RA-21 OPERATING SAFELY repairs made as needed before restarting; IN GENERAL - except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted, such as for carburetor adjustment, where the engine must be running. Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts in these circumstances. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Never operate without guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
SAFETY RA-21 MAINTENANCE SAFETY FUEL SAFETY IN GENERAL • Gasoline is flammable; gasoline vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling. • Store only in containers specifically designed for fuel. • • Maintain machine according to manufacturer's schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best results. WARNING • Park machine on level ground. • Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. • Guards should only be removed by a qualified technician for maintenance or service.
SPECIFICATIONS RA-21 RA-21 Dimensions: Width.......................................... Length......................................... Length (handle folded)............... Height (transport)....................... Height (handle folded)................ Maximum gate Width........................... Net Weight: Weight........................................ Removable weights..................... Speed: Aerate................. Engines: Model RA-21H Model.......................................... Starter....
LABELS RA-21 WARNING LABELS Warning labels are an important part of the safety system incorporated in this machine. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. “IMPORTANT EMMISIONS INFORMATION” KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO 2009 CALIFORNIA EVP REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES UNDER 13CCR SECTION 2766(b) SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC.
CONTROLS / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Units ship with no gas or oil. 1. Cut banding and roll aerator off pallet. 2. Unfold by pulling up on handle 1. Slide lock rings down 3. Add oil to the engine with the engine resting in a level position. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owners manual for the correct type and amount of oil. 4. Fill the fuel tank according to the engine manufacturer specifications.
OPERATION RA-21 PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • • Read the operator manual and engine manual. Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions. • Be familiar with all controls, how each functions and what each operates. • Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. • • Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE RA-21 Storage MAINTENANCE WARNING Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire before performing any maintenance. 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. Carbon monoxide present in the exhaust is an odorless and deadly gas.
TROUBLESHOOTING RA-21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION A. 1. Out of gasoline. 1. Fill gasoline tank. 2. Spark plug lead wire loose or disconnected. 2. Reconnect spark plug lead wire. 3. Defective spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Throttle control lever not in proper position. 4. Move throttle control lever to start position. 5. Engine flooded or flooding. 5. Start engine with choke fully open. 6. Stale or contaminated gasoline.
EPA FUEL INFORMATION 14 RA-21
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EPA FUEL INFORMATION RA-21 ITM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITM PART NO.
2 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE AND WARRANTY POLICY Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 1028 Street Road • Southampton, PA 18966 Telephone: 1-800-366-6268 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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