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Agri-Fab 45-0510 Owner's Manual

Agri-Fab 45-0510 Owner's Manual

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OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-0510
36" SPIKE AERATOR
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 41771 rev. (08/27/15)

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-0510 36" SPIKE AERATOR • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41771 rev. (08/27/15)

  • Page 2: Carton Contents

    SAFETY Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. • Read the owners manual carefully for operating and • Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear service instructions before attempting to assemble or and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with the as conditions permit. proper use of this equipment. • The vehicle braking and stability may be affected with • Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety the attachment of this equipment. Be aware of changing rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before conditions on slopes. Refer to safety rules in the vehicle using this equipment. owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES. • Never allow children to operate the tractor or spike aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate • Always operate up and down a slope, never across the without proper instructions. face of a slope • Wear eye protection when operating the aerator. • This equipment should be operated at reduced speed • Wear substantial footwear when operating the aerator.

  • Page 3: Hardware Package

    HARDWARE PACKAGE SHOWN ACUTAL SIZE NOT SHOWN ACUTAL SIZE REF QTY. DESCRIPTION REF QTY. DESCRIPTION Bolt, Carriage, 5/16" x 1" Nut, Nylock 5/16" Bolt, Hex, 5/16" x 3/4" Nut, Nylock 3/8" Bolt, Hex, 5/16" x 1-1/4" Spacer Tube, Long Bolt, Hex, 5/16" x 2" Spacer Tube, Short Bolt, Hex, 5/16-18 x 1" Spring Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 1" Hitch Pin Washer Hitch Arm Mount Bracket Large Hair Cotter Pin Shoulder Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 2-5/16" Small Hair Cotter Pin Grip Small Spacer Flanged Bearing Spring Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/4" Clevis Pin, 3/8 x 3/4"...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: The spike disks have sharp • Carefully press or hammer a flanged bearing into each points. To avoid injury, use extra care when spike disk from the side shown in figure 3. handling the disks and when assembling the aerator. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 1 /2" open or boxed end wrench FLANGED BEARING (1) H ammer Lay out and identify all parts and hardware as shown in Carton Contents and Hardware Pack illustrations. SPIKE DISK • Assemble the two frame angles (one with the bend up and the other with the bend down) to the two end plates using eight 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and eight FIGURE 3 5/16" nylock nuts. Make sure that the frame is squared up, and then tighten. See figure 1. FRAME ANGLE (BEND UP) • Insert the end of the axle through one of the end plates. See figure 4.
  • Page 5 • Slide a flanged bearing onto the axle and push it into • Assemble the hitch mount arms to the outside of the the hole in the end plate. See figure 5. four hitch arm mount brackets as shown in figure 7. Use four 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts and four 5/16" nylock • Drive a spring pin into the hole in the axle until the pin nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 7. just slightly extends through the other side of the axle. The spring pins secure the axle in the frame and (4) HITCH ARM (4) 5/16" x 1" should also prevent the axle from rotating. See figure 5. MOUNT CARRIAGE BOLTS BRACKETS FLANGED (4) 5/16" NUTS BEARING (NYLOCK) SPRING PIN HITCH MOUNT ARMS FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7 • Assemble the ends of the hitch mount arms together...
  • Page 6 • Assemble a 5/16 x 1" hex bolt, washer, spacer, and • Attach each handle to the bottom hole in the end plate 5/16" nylock nut to the front hole on each end plate. using a 3/8" hex bolt and 3/8" nylock nut. Tighten so See figure 9. that the handle is secure but can still move freely. See figure 11. 5/16" NYLOCK NUT 3/8" NYLOCK NUT 3/8 x 1" HEX BOLT SPACER WASHER 5/16 x 1" HEX BOLT FIGURE 11 FIGURE 9 • Assemble a 3/8" x 3/4" clevis pin and a small hair • Assemble a grip onto each handle. See figure 10. cotter pin to the end plate and the handle on each end of the aerator to lock the handles in the transport • Attach a wheel to bottom hole of each handle using a position. See figure 12. shoulder bolt and 3/8" nylock nut. See figure 10.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION: Spike disks have sharp points. • Aerate in the straightest line possible, making Exercise caution at all times when using overlapping passes to increase spike point pattern. the aerator. • To prevent lawn damage, avoid sharp turns. • On sloped lawns aerate in up and down direction. DO NOT aerate across the face of slopes. • To increase the depth of spike point penetration, BEFORE USING YOUR AERATOR weight can be added to the frame. Two 35 lb. patio type concrete blocks will fit easily onto the frame. The • DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is muddy. added weight can be secured to the frame with straps • If ground is extremely hard or dry, it is recommended or other binding material. DO NOT exceed 90 lb. that it be watered down for 1 or 2 hours prior to use. weight capacity. See figure 13. • Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of lawn aerator. • Attach the aerator to the tractor hitch and check to see that the aerator is level. Adjust by loosening the bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch arm mount brackets. Raise or lower the position of the arms until the aerator is level. See figure 9.
  • Page 8 PARTS 45-0510 36" SPIKE AERATOR REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 24012 Angle Frame 43840 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" 24332 Disc, Spike 44180 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2" 45151 Spacer Tube, Long 43343 Hair Cotter Pin 741-0249 Bearing, Flanged 43029 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-5/16" 26143 Axle 43001 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1" 23903 End Plate HA21362 Nylock Nut, 3/8"...

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