Summary of Contents for YTL YTL31102
- Page 1 YTL31102 48” PLUG AERATOR Instruction & Assembly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE REV072114...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Warnings and Rules………………………………………………………3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions……………………………………………………4 Controls and Features Identification………………………………………………5 Component & Hardware…………………………………………………………6, 7 Assembly Instructions…………………………………………...8, 9 10, 11, 12, 13 Operation Instructions…………………………………………………………….14 Maintenance and Storage………………………………………………………...15 Specification………………………………………………………………………..16 Parts Drawing & Parts List……………………………………………………17, 18 Limited Warranty…………………………………………………………………..19 - 2 -... -
Page 3: General Warnings And Rules
GENERAL WARNINGS READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using 48” Plug Aerator. Operator must read and understand all safety and warning information, operating instructions, maintenance and storage instructions before operating this equipment. Failure to properly operate and maintain the plug aerator could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Operation Warnings ... -
Page 4: Hazard Signal Word Definitions
Hazard Signal Word Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous DANGER situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Controls And Features Identification
Controls and Features Identification Read this owner’s manual before operating the equipment. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. 1) Aerator Tray – Do not exceed maximum load capacity 140lb. 2) Lift Handle –... -
Page 6: Component & Hardware
CAUTION Read and follow all instructions for assembly and operation. Failure to properly assemble this equipment could result in serious injury to the user or bystanders, or cause equipment damage . PLUG AERATOR COMPONENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLY Take all parts out of the shipping crate and inspect components to ensure there are no missing pieces before starting to assemble the plug aerator follow steps 1 through 11. -
Page 7: Component & Hardware
Component and Hardware Parts Ref# Description Ref# Description Tray End Plate Wheel Bracket Lift Handle Middle Brace Shaft Hitch Bracket Double Spool Assembly Tongue Wheel Note: you may have extra nuts & bolts when finished. - 7 -... -
Page 8: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions CAUTION When assembling or using the aerator exercise caution at all times, the plug spikes are sharp and may result in serious injury to the user or bystanders. Step 1: 1. Assemble a wheel bracket to the middle hole in the shaft so that the hub faces the short end of the shaft. - Page 9 Assemble a 2.36” long spacer, a Ø20 flat washer, the middle brace, a Ø20 flat washer, a Step 3: 2.95” long spacer, a double spool assembly (knives facing in), a 5.31” long spacer, a double spool assembly (knives facing out). a 1.00” long spacer and a Ø20 flat washer onto the long end of the shaft, the bent lip of the middle brace must face the short end of the shaft.
- Page 10 Step 5: 1.Add a thick flat washer ø12 to M12x110 hex bolt (A), then Insert the bolts through the wheel (8) , add a thick flat washer ø12. 2.Put the M12 hex nut (I) on the end and tight, then loosen the hex nut (I) a 1 /2 turn. 3.Slide wheel assembled through wheel bracket (9) and fasten with M12 lock nut (J).
- Page 11 Step 7: 1. Assemble the tongue to the tray, placing the wide end of the tray slot to the front. Use two M8x25 hex bolts, two M8x30 hex bolts, four 0.27” long spacers, four M8 hex lock nuts are shown in Fig.7. Tighten.
- Page 12 Step 9: Assemble both of the end plates to the tray using eight M8x20 hex bolts, Ø8 Flat washers M8 hex lock nuts. Do not tighten till final step. See Fig.9. Fig. 9 Step 10: Place the lift handle through the slot in the tray. Fasten the lift handle to the smaller hole in the middle wheel bracket using the bolt and hex lock nut which you pre-assembled earlier (Fig.1).
- Page 13 Step 11: Place the aerator right side up its wheels, locking the lift handle into the offset at the front of the tray slot. Perform the following steps to assure correct alignment of the lift handle with the slot. Refer to Fig.11.
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Page 14: Operation Instructions
Operation Instructions WARNING Before operating or using the plug aerator, review the instructions below and safety information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders. IMPORTANT: Aerating is pulling small soil plugs up to three inches in length from the soil to create small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down to the roots. -
Page 15: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage WARNING Improper maintenance and storage of the plug aerator may void your warranty. MAINTENANCE Rinse/dry inside and outside of the aerator after each use. Before operating make sure the tires have the RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE 25 PSI. ... -
Page 16: Specification
Specifications Tray Load Capacity ..................140lb Construction ....................Steel Working Width ....................48” Number of Plug Spikes ..................32 Spike Penetration Depth ..................3” Wheel Type ................... Pneumatic Wheel Size ..................... 10” x 3.5” Tire Pressure (PSI) .................... 25 Hitch Type ....................Pin Style Unit Weight .................... -
Page 17: Parts Drawing & Parts List
Parts Drawing & Parts List - 17 -... -
Page 18: Parts Drawing & Parts List
Parts Drawing & Parts List REF# DESCRIPTION REF# DESCRIPTION Tray Hex Bolt M8x20 Middle Brace Flat Washer Ø8 End Plate Hex Bolt 1/4” X 1-9/16” Lift Handle Hitch Pin Hitch Tongue R Pin Shaft Hex Bolt M12x110 Hitch Bracket Lock Nut M12 Wheel Big Flat Washer Ø12 Wheel Bracket... -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Warranty For one year from the date of purchase YTL International will replace for the original purchaser, or repair the plug aerator. The warranty will not apply to any unit which was not assembled correctly, misused, overloaded or which has been used or operated contrary to our instructions, or which has been repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized representative.
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