OPERATOR’S MANUAL Spike Aerator 40” SAT-400JD 1019511-A 04 / 07 / 2021 English North American Edition Printed in USA English Manual 1 1019511-A
Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Read this entire operator’s manual, especially the safety information, before operating. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 This manual is an important part of your machine. Keep all manuals in a convenient location so they can be accessed easily.
Safety Labels Understanding The Machine Safety Labels Warning The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
Safety Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s manual for additional safety information. Operate Safely • Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on machine or attachment. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner. • Know your controls and how to stop quickly. Read your machine Operator’s Manual.
Safety Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s manual for additional safety information. Protect Bystanders Practice Safe Maintenance • Keep bystanders away when you operate. • Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. • Before you back machine and attachment, look carefully behind attachment for bystanders. Keep Feet From Under Drawbar • Remove all weight and/or material from attachment before disconnecting unit from tractor.
Safety / Specifications Tire Safety Specifications Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: Model SAT-400JD Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 cm (40 in.) Tine Penetration . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 51 mm (2 in.) • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Number of Tines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tine Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 mm (3.
Parts A Parts in Box B F C E (A) Tine Tray Assembly 1 (B) Lift Handle 1 (C) Wheel Assembly 2 (D) Hitch Pin Assembly 1 (E) Bag of Parts 1 (F) Tow Bars 2 D Bag of Parts (G) Bolt; Hex, 5/16 x 1 in. 4 (P) Lockwasher, 5/16 in. 2 (H) Bolt; Hex, 5/16 x 1-1/2 in. 1 (Q) Lockwasher, 1/2 in. 2 (I) Bolt; Hex, 1/2 x 3-3/4 in. 2 (R) Washer; Flat, 5/16 in. 5 (J) Bolt; Carriage, 5/16 x 2-1/4 in. 2 (S) Washer; Flat, 3/8 in.
Assembly Step 1-A. Assemble Tow Bars Step 1-B. Assemble Tow Bars J F W L 1. Align tow bars (F) as shown. 2. Assemble two clevis straps (W) to front of tow bars using two 5/16 x 2-1/4 in. carriage bolts (J) and two locknuts (L). Hand tighten only. 3. Side clevis assembly forward until front carriage bolt is within 6 mm (1/4 in.) from the end of tow bars. Step 1-C. Assemble Tow Bars D H + D + R + Step 1-D. Assemble Tow Bars L L L D2 D 4.
Assembly Step 2-A. Install Tow Bars to Tray Assembly 2 1 CAUTION: Avoid Injury! The tines have sharp edges. Wear gloves and handle with care. 1. Stand tray assembly on its back. Loosen nylock nuts (1) on mounting brackets (2) to ensure proper bracket alignment while installing tow bars. NOTE: You may want to get a helper or use a hoist to steady tow bars during alignment. Step 2-B. Install Tow Bars to Tray Assembly Step 3-A. Assemble Transport Wheels F 2 T L R I G C 2.
Assembly Step 3-B. Assemble Transport Wheels Step 3-C. Assemble Transport Wheels # I N T N Q 2. Turn wheel over to install second 1/2 in. flat washer (T) and 1/2 in. hex nut (N). 4. Install wheel assembly on lift arm (#), one on each side, and secure with 1/2 in. lockwasher (Q) and 1/2 in. hex nut (N). Tighten nut securely so wheel hubs are free to turn on bearings. 3. Tighten nut (N) until washers (T) and (T) keep bearing from turning on bolt without forcing bearings to be pressed inward.
Assembly Step 4-C. Install Lift Lever Step 4-D. Install Lift Lever V X X 5. Turn tray upright and install two 5/16 in. transport lock pins (X), extending pin to the outside, and fasten with 5/16 in. lockwashers (P), and 5/16 in. hex nuts (M) to the inside. 6. Install grip (V) on lift lever. Tighten nuts.
Installing / Removing Installing Removing 1. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 1. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Place the attachment behind the tractor. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Do not attempt to disconnect attachment from tractor with weight or spreading material remaining in the unit. Attachment could become unstable causing injury. D W 2. Remove all weight and/or material from attachment. # D D2 W 3.
Operation When to Use the Spike Aerator Selecting the Operating Positions The spike aerator will actively penetrate soil, allowing much needed air, water and nutrients to enter the lawn. It will also relieve soil compaction. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Do not operate lift handle unless attachment is installed to tractor. A moderate soil moisture content is important to proper operation of the spiker aerator.
Operation Using the Weight Tray Operating Spike Aerator CAUTION: Avoid Injury! CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Never add weight to tray unless the attachment is installed to tractor. Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. Never carry riders. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Never exceed the weight tray capacity of 45 kg (100 lb). CAUTION: Avoid Damage! Never exceed the weight tray capacity of 45 kg (100 lb) Engage wheels to transport position when crossing concrete or asphalt surfaces.
Maintenance / Service Checking the Tine Operation Checking Tractor Ground Speed Check the ground speed in an open area. Operation of the tines will vary with soil type, condition, and amount of weight in weight tray. Make sure soil conditions are appropriate for operation. Do not exceed the weight tray capacity to try and improve penetration in overly dry conditions. ● Test operation of the tines by driving the tractor forward about 3m (10 ft). Observe the operation.
Storage Removing the Attachment from Storage Storing the Attachment CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Tines are sharp. Wear gloves and handle with care. Store attachments so sharp points are shielded from contact. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Tines are sharp. Wear gloves and handle with care. Store attachments so sharp points are shielded from contact. 1. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section). 1. Wash the attachment if necessary. Allow to dry completely. 2.
Quality John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service John Deere provides a process to handle your questions or problems, should they arise, to ensure that product quality continues with quality parts and service support. Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product. 1. Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals. 2. In North America or Canada, call Brinly-Hardy Co.
Warranty Limited Warranty for New John Deere Licensed Products A. General Provisions – The warranties described below are provided by manufacturer, Brinly Hardy Company, on John Deere Licensed products to the original purchaser of new Lawn and Garden attachments from authorized John Deere Dealers & Retailers. Under these warranties, the manufacturer will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term.
