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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
The CA05 Series Core Aerator is designed with a pull type
hitch for hitching behind tractors, lawn tractors, utility
vehicles, or ATVs. with a drawbar.
NOTE: Very light tractors may need additional
ballast to maintain steering control. See your
tractor's Operator's Manual to determine if additional
ballast is required.
Unloading Instructions
!
CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Never allow anyone under the unit while unloading.
Gently set the two boxes down on a smooth, flat surface.
Carefully remove unit to protect the finish. Verify all
fasteners and parts are included. Refer to the Parts
Manual on our website (www.landpride.com) if unsure.
Torque Requirements
Refer to "Torque Values Chart" on page 23 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Dealer Assembly
This is aerator is shipped unassembled. Assembly of this
unit is the dealership's responsibility. Review all safety
instructions in this manual before assembling the Aerator.
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1.
Attach hitch straps (#1) to the tongue (#2) with
1/2"-13 x 2 3/4" GR5 cap screws (#4) and hex nylock
nuts (#7). Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
2. Orient weight tray (#3) as shown with Serial
Number (#8) positioned to the front.
3. Attach tongue (#2) to weight tray (#3) with
3/8"-16 x 2 1/4" GR5 cap screws (#5) and hex nylock
nuts (#6). Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
Spoon Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2:
1.
Install one self tapping grease zerk (#2) to gang
spool (#1).
2. Orient all eight aerator spoons (#5) so that their open
sides are facing the same direction the gang
spool (#1) rotates.
3. With spoons oriented correctly, attach them to the
outside surfaces of the gang spool flanges with
1/4"-20 x 1 1/4" GR5 cap screws (#3) and hex nylock
nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
4. When assembled correctly, the gang assembly of
eight spoons should look like Figure 1-3.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until all spoons and grease zerks
are assembled to the gang spools.
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CA0540, CA0548 & CA0556 Core Aerators 325-108M
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Direction of
Rotation
Serial
Number
Hitch & Weight Tray Assembly
Figure 1-1
Spoon Assembly
Figure 1-2
Gang Assembly of Eight Spoons
Figure 1-3
30007
Open Side
30010
Open Side
Direction of
Rotation
30010
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