Smithco AER60-110 Parts & Service Operators

60” & 78” aer 8 aerifier

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60" & 78" AER 8 Aerifier
Serial#: AER60-110
AER78-110
May 2018
Product Support:
Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822
1-800-891-9435
productsupport@smithco.com

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  • Page 1 Parts & Service Operators 60” & 78” AER 8 Aerifier Serial#: AER60-110 AER78-110 May 2018 Product Support: Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822 1-800-891-9435 productsupport@smithco.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ..........1-10 Introduction ...................1-8 Introduction .................. 1 Safe Practices ................2 Safety Warnings ................3 Specifications ................4 Accessories ................. 4 Setup ..................5-7 Operation ..................8 Service ..................9-11 Maintenance ................9-11 Storage ..................11 Parts ...................12-33 AER8-001 Hydraulic Transport Frame ........12 AER8-003 Hydraulic Hose Kit ...........
  • Page 3: Introduction

    All Smithco machines have a Serial Number and Model Number. Both numbers are needed when ordering parts. The serial number plate on the Aer-8 is located on the left top main frame.
  • Page 4: Safe Practices

    19. Always drive at a safe towing speed relative to conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Smithco recommends a maximum speed of 8mph (12 kph). These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses, sports turf, and any other area maintained turf and related trails, paths and lots.
  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining. Review the safety instructions and precautions annually. TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FOR AER-8 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 60" 78" Length 46" (117 cm) Width 63" (163 cm) 81"(205 cm) Height 55" (140 cm) Weight 790 lb (358 kg) Weight (with transport frame) Empty - 1225 lb (556 kg) 1475lb (668 kjg) Full - 2080 lb (943 kg) 2330 lb (1056 kg) TIRES &...
  • Page 7: Setup

    SETUP The Aerifier arrives from Smithco banded on a pallet. 1. Tow vehicle with 3-point hitch will be needed to transport the Aerifier. 2. If transport package is ordered the tongue hitch will need to be in- stalled. 3. Remove tongue from pallet. Install the tongue and place jack in up- right position.
  • Page 8 5. Always drive at a safe towing speed relative to conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Smithco recommends a maximum speed of 8mph (12 kph). ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM If you purchased a Aer8-002 Electric/hydraulic Lift System with your base Aer-8 Aerator it will come installed.
  • Page 9 SET UP HYDRAULIC HOSE KIT If you purchased a Aer8-003 Hose Kit with your base Aer-8 Aerator it will come un-installed. Quick Couplers from hose to tow vehicle are not included. You will have to supply your own quick couplers to attach hydraulic hoses to your tow vehicle.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION In excessive stony conditions reduce operating speed. 1. Attach Aer-8 to tow vehicle. 2. Fill ballast tank. 3. Check for any leaks before heading to turf. 4. Lower Aer-8 into the ground so tine penetrate the soil to desired depth. 5.
  • Page 11: Service

    825 lb tongue weight. Always drive at a safe towing speed relative to conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Smithco recommends a maximum speed of 8mph (12 kph). DAILY CHECKLIST 1.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE 1. Set park brake on tow vehicle. Turn machine off and remove key. 2. Block one of the other wheels. 3. Loosen nuts slightly on wheel to be removed. 4. Jack up machine being careful not to damage underside of machine. 5.
  • Page 13: Storage

    20°. Always drive at a safe towing speed relative to conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Smithco recommends a maximum speed of 8mph (12 kph). BATTERY Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury.
  • Page 14: Parts

    AER8-001 HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT FRAME AER8-001 HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT FRAME REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-257 Hitch Pin 78-240 Trailer Jack 74-241 Tongue 74-156 Decal, reflector HB-34-10-300 Bolt 3/4 -10 x 3 HMB-34-10 Machine Bushing 3/4 x 10GA HNTL-34-10 Lock Nut 3/4-10 74-244 Axle 60-130 Tire and Wheel...
  • Page 15: Aer8-003 Hydraulic Hose Kit

    AER8-003 HYDRAULIC HOSE KIT AER8-003 HYDRAULIC HOSE KIT REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 18-185 Straight Thread Elbow (come with AER8-001) 74-246 Hydraulic Hose - 22' Quick Couplers are not included. AER-001 Hydraulic Transport Kit Required.
  • Page 16: Aer8-002 Electric/Hydraulic Lift System

    AER8-002 ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM...
  • Page 17 Flange Lock Nut - 18 74-248 Motor Box Cover 8947-31 Trim Seal 31" 25-277 Decal, Warning 25-373 Decal, 7" Smithco Star 15-437 Latch HSM-10-32-112 Machine Screw #10-32 x 1 HNFL-10-32 Flange Lock Nut # 10 - 32 74-232 Hose - 72"...
  • Page 19: 3-Point Hitch

    AER 8-004 3-POINT HITCH DRAWING 3-POINT HITCH PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-279 3-Point Hitch Frame HB-34-10-300 Bolt - 10 x 3 HMB-34-10 Machine Bushing x 10GA HNTL-34-10 Lock Nut - 10 74-282 Mount Brackets HB-38-16-125 Bolt - 16 x 1 HNTL-38-16 Lock Nut - 16...
  • Page 20: Turf Quake Tine 5" Spacing

    AER-8 "TURF QUAKE" 5" SPACING DRAWING...
  • Page 21 AER-8 "TURF QUAKE" 5" SPACING PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kick Stand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 22: Turf Quake Tine 7.5" Spacing

    AER-8 "TURF QUAKE" 7½" SPACING DRAWING...
  • Page 23 AER-8 "TURF QUAKE" 7½" SPACING PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kickstand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 24: All-Star Tine 5" Spacing

    AER-8 "ALL STAR" 5" SPACING DRAWING...
  • Page 25 AER-8 "ALL STAR" 5" SPACING PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kickstand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 26: All-Star Tine 7.5" Spacing

    AER-8 "ALL STAR" 7½" SPACING DRAWING...
  • Page 27 AER-8 "ALL STAR" 7½" SPACING PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kickstand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 28: Aerfine Tine 3" Spacing

    AER-8 "AERFINE" 3" SPACING DRAWING...
  • Page 29 AER-8 "AERFINE" 3" SPACING PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kickstand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 30: Aerfine Tine 5" Spacing

    AER-8 "AERFINE" 5" SPACING DRAWING...
  • Page 31 AER-8 "AERFINE" 5" SPACING PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kickstand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 32: Coring Tine

    AER-8 CORING TINES DRAWING...
  • Page 33 AER-8 CORING TINES PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-228 Kickstand Mount HCP-12-300 Clevis Pin, HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-227 Kickstand Leg 16-557 Square Cap 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13...
  • Page 34: Rear Roller

    REAR ROLLER DRAWING...
  • Page 35 REAR ROLLER PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 74-245 Mainframe, 60" 74-280 Mainframe, 78" 74-247 Adjustment Bracket HB-12-13-125 Hex Bolt, - 13 x 1 HNFL-12-13 Flange Lock Nut, - 13 7-029 Hitch Pin HHP-18 Bridge Pin, 74-249 RH Roller Bracket HG-14-28-180 Grease Fitting HB-12-13-175...
  • Page 36: Reference

    DECAL LIST 74-156 Decal, Reflector 4 corners of main frame 74-157 Decal, Aer-8 Main Frame Sides 74-210 Decal Hang Tag Aer 8-002 76-305 Decal, Rotating Parts Reel Housing 74-158 Decal, Counter Weight QUICK REFERENCE REPLACEMENT TANK FITTINGS BATTERY (NOT SUPPLIED) AUTOMOTIVE TYPE 24F-12 VOLT HYDRAULIC FLUID 1.50 GAL (5.68 LITER) MILEMASTER 303 TRACTOR HYD FLUID...
  • Page 37 30 days from discovery of the condition. If you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor, or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities, you may contact us at: Smithco Product Support Department 200 West Poplar Ave.
  • Page 38 This warranty does not apply to normal “wear and tear” items. Normal “Wear and Tear” includes, but is not limited to, damage to seats due to wear or abrasion, worn painted surfaces, scratched decals or windows, etc. Smithco may require the return of failed parts or components in order to determine the validity of any warranty claim.

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