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Tebben Enterprises, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID, accompanied by a letter setting forth the nature of the defect. If the part is found to be defective by reason of materials or workmanship, Tebben Enterprises, shall replace the part, but shall not be responsible for its re-installation.
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Serial Number Location Always give your dealer the serial number of your Tebben Soil Aerator when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Tebben Soil Aerator to use in your farming operation. Please use this manual by reading and understanding your Tebben Soil Aerator before operation. This manual covers the Tebben Soil Aerator models TPA-1000, TPA-1250, TPA-1500, TPA-2000 & TPA-2500P.
The Safety Alert symbol identifies This Safety Alert symbol means important safety messages on the ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Tebben Rotary Cutter and in the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and 1. Read and understand the maintenance of your Tebben Soil Aerator. YOU Operator's Manual and all must ensure that you and anyone else who is going safety signs before operating,...
OPERATING SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operators Manual and all 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting and safety information in the manual. repairing or unplugging. 2. Support the machine with blocks or safety 2.
TRANSPORT SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 1. Make sure you are in compliance with all local 1. Keep safety decals and sign clean and regulations regarding transporting equipment legible at all times. on public roads and highways. 2. Replace safety decals and signs that are 2.
SIGN-OFF FORM TEBBEN ENTERPRISES follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Cutter must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! •...
Pre Operating Instructions Efficient and safe operation of the Tebben Aerator requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator. It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of the Aerator that this checklist is followed.
Operating Instructions: 1. Before hitching to your Tebben Aerator, make sure your unit is in an upright and level position. 2. Once you have established your aerator is in an upright and level position, proceed to back the tractor up until the lower link arms are aligned with the lower 3 PT pins on the aerator.
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3. Travel at reasonable speed when towing and transporting your unit. This will allow the operator to maintain control of the tractor and implement at all times during transportation. 4. Tebben Aerator units are not intended for highway use. Ref. No. Part No.
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Main Frame Parts Breakdown Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-7511 Main Frame, 10’ 32-7516 Main Frame, 15’ 32-7521 Main Frame, 20’ 32-5009 Hydraulic Cylinder 32-5012 Straight Adaptor TM76-00-25 Pin, Cylinder 6-5820 Turnbuckle 32-5013 60-871 Lynch Pin, 7/16 x 1-1/4 32-5010 Clevis Pin, 1”...
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Main Frame Parts Breakdown Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-544 Pin, Pivot (Under Cover) Var. 32-5035 Grease Fitting, ¼-18 90 Deg. Var. 53-4016L Safety Light, Left Hand 53-4015R Safety Light, Right Hand 32-5033 Main Harness 32-5045 Safety Light Kit Complete 60-898 5/8-11x1-1/2 Hx Cap 5NC ZC Var.
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32-5005 Hydraulic Hose – 192” OAL 53-4011-1 Male Quick Coupler 60-906 ½-13 x 1-1/2 Hx Cap 5NC 60-903 ½-13 Hx Nut, Centerlock 61-613 ½ Flat Washer 60-1000 Tebben Decal 32-540 Pin, 8-3/4 Weldment 32-1028 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 Hx Cap 5NC...
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Wheel Transport Assembly Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-6-501 Wheel Arm Weldment 32-5012 Tire & Wheel TSS81-27 Tire Only, 9.5LX15” TM76-00-32 Wheel only 32-5014 Wheel Lug Bolt 32-540 Wheel Arm Mounting Pin Weldment 32-1028 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 Hx Cap 5NC 32-803 Hub Assy Complete 6-SH3...
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HUB ASSEMBLY PARTS BREAKDOWN Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-803 Hub Assembly Complete 6-SH3 Spindle Only 32-5018 Hub w/Cups 32-5019 Seal 32-5020 Bearing Cone 32-5021 Bearing Cup 32-5022 Bearing Cone 32-5023 Bearing Cup 32-5024 Dust Cap 32-5025 Slotted Hex Nut – 7/8-14 32-5014 Bolt, Lug 32-5026...
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Aerator Tine Assembly (per section) Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-593 Roller Tein Assembly – 5’ Model 32-592 Roller Tein Assembly – 7’ Model 32-560 Roller Tein Assembly – 10’ & 20’ Model Var. 32-626 Roller Tein Assembly – 12.5’ Model 32-632 Roller Tein Assembly –...
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Aerator Tine Assembly Continued From Page 17 Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-1272 ¾-10x4-1/2 Hex Cap 8NC Zinc Var. 32-557 Bearing Hanger Mount Var. 32-1244 ¾-10x2-3/4 Hex Cap 8NC Zinc Var. Ref. No. Part No. Description 32-545 Bearing Hanger Var. 32-5007 Trunion Bearing Var.
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