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- Page 1 Operators & Parts MODELS: B124 H424G Manual B130 B530A B130A H530A B142 H530AG B424 B742 H424 H742 B530B H742G MANUAL NO. 107999 REV. 03 (04/21/05)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lawn Aerators Section 1 · Operator’s Guide Page Specifications ....................3 Features and Controls ................. 4-6 General Information ..................7 Safety Procedures ..................7 Safety and Instruction Decals ................ 8 Decal Placement .................... 9 Assembly Instructions .................. 10 Section 2 · Operating Instructions Page Aeration Tips .................... -
Page 3: Specifications
Operator’s Guide SPECIFICATIONS A) POWER UNIT 530A Engine 3.5HP Briggs I/C 3.5HP Briggs I/C 3.5HP Briggs l/C (2.6kw) (2.6kw) (2.6kw) 4HP Honda (3kw) 4HP Honda (3kw) 4HP Honda (3kw) Clutch Belt tensioner Belt tensioner Belt tensioner Primary drive One V-belt (A-44”) One V-belt (A-44”) One V-belt (A-44”) Secondary drive... -
Page 4: Features And Controls
Operator’s Guide MODEL 424 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS Figure 1... - Page 5 Operator’s Guide MODEL 530A - FEATURES AND CONTROLS Clutch Control Rear Wheel Control Handle Depth/Stability Control Knob Folding Handle Drive Guard Locking Cam Handle Stops Engine Guard Removable Removable Weight Weight Adjustable Powered Rear Wheel Front Wheel Note: Serial number is located on the rear of the housing. Figure 2...
- Page 6 Operator’s Guide MODEL 742 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS Figure 3...
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Page 7: General Information
Operator’s Guide SAFETY PROCEDURES GENERAL INFORMATION This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting • Read all maintenance and service instructions to operate the machine. Call your dealer or before attempting work. -
Page 8: Safety And Instruction Decals
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS The following decals are found on Model 424,530 and 742 aerators. If any are missing or not legible, replace them before operating aerator. 8343 Decal kit, Model 424 7630 Decal kit, Model 530A 7404 Decal kit, Model 742 A - Model 424 only (1 EA) C - Model 742 only (1 EA) B - Model 530A only (1 EA) -
Page 9: Decal Placement
DECAL PLACEMENT - MODELS 424, 530A AND 742 Throttle Cable (Model 742 with Honda only) H (on deck F (on back behind of housing engine) over tine rotor) K (for Models 424 & 742 logo only) E (for Model 742) A (for Model 424) B (for Model 530A) C (for Model 742) -
Page 10: Assembly Instructions
Operator’s Guide ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Lawn Aerator is shipped with the handle detached. Mount the handle using 2 each ½” Model 424 wrenches. 1. Remove wooden blocks. Note: Watch for nails (A) Slide handle onto handle mounting and wood splinters. Wear eye protection. brackets (see Figure 4). -
Page 11: Aeration Tips
Operating Instructions AERATION TIPS Should I water before aerating? 6. Test clutch handle to insure clutch releases freely. Best aerating condition is a soft and moist 7. The engine top speed is preset by the engine ground. If you are unsure of the ground manufacturer. -
Page 12: Rear Wheel Adjustment
Operating Instructions THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT. Model 742 (Honda Engine Only) 1. Start engine and allow it to reach operating NOTE: A properly adjusted throttle will slightly temperature. increase engine speed as the clutch engages. 2. Adjust the throttle cable at the adjuster •... -
Page 13: Turning And Maneuvering
Operating Instructions OPERATING ON HILLS NOTE: Adjusting for greater stability will shorten the length of the cores you pull. You will gain greater side-to-side stability (see below “Operating on Hills.” Adjustments for greater WARNING! stability will also improve maneuverability during DO NOT operate on hills exceeding 35% aeration.) grade. -
Page 14: Transporting The Husqvarna Aerator
When operating on hills you should consider the following: MODEL 424 The BlueBird 424 Aerator has three convenient (A) Operate the machine up and down the features to assist you in transporting the unit in hills rather than across them. -
Page 15: Cleaning And Washing
Maintenance and Service Instructions CLEANING AND WASHING Regular cleaning, washing and lubricating will STORAGE prolong the service of your machine. 1. Refer to engine manufacturers instructions for engine storage information. NOTE: Use care with power washers to avoid 2 Clean machine. damage to Warning Decals, Operator Instruction 3. -
Page 16: Tine Wear
Maintenance and Service Instructions TINE WEAR Drive Belt Replacement and Adjustment After your BlueBird Aerator has been used for sometime, the tines will wear. When this 1. Turn off engine and remove the drive guard happens their aerating performance will cover. -
Page 17: Clutch Cable Removal And Replacement
Maintenance and Service Instructions Clutch Cable Removal and Replacement 4. Attach the new adjuster bracket to the spring on the throttle/clutch lever. 1. Turn off engine and remove old clutch cable. NOTE: As the cable length increases between 2. Route new cable through the hole at the rear the cable screw and adjuster nut the of housing. -
Page 18: Adjusting Chain Tension
(see Figures 14 and 15). WHEELS 4. Tighten lock nut. 1. Turn off engine and empty all fuel from the fuel NOTE: BlueBird recommends the replacement tank. of sprockets when replacing drive chain. 2. Remove weights and drive guard. -
Page 19: Rear Wheel Removal And Replacement
Maintenance and Service Instructions collar so that it rotates in the opposite 4. Remove the hairpin cotter pin. (see Figure 16) direction the wheel would normally turn. If 5. Slide the wheel assembly off the machine. bearings are rusted in place they will have to (see Figure 16) be replaced along with the wheel and shaft. -
Page 20: Free Wheeling Tine Assembly Removal And Replacement
Maintenance and Service Instructions 8. Remove the tine rotor shaft bearing bolts (4). Free-Wheeling Tine Assembly Removal and 9. Remove chain scaper bolts (2) and chain Replacement scraper (on Model 424 only). Complete steps 1 through 12 in previous section, then proceed with the following: 10. -
Page 21: Model 424
Parts Main Frame - Model 424 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..7144 ....2 ... WEIGHT, 36 LBS., SOLID STEEL 2 ..7154 ....1 ... HOUSING W/DECALS 3 ..7186 ....1 ... DRIVE GUARD W/DECALS 4 ..7200 ....1 ... DRIVE GUARD FASTENER KIT 5 .. - Page 22 Parts Handle and Control - Model 424 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..0034 ....2 ... GRIP, CLUTCH 2 ..5129 ....1 ... SPRING, CLUTCH 3 ..5256 ....1 ... CAM, LOCKING 4 ..7149 ....1 ... CLUTCH CONTROL W/GRIPS 5 ..
- Page 23 Parts Rear Wheel - Model 424 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..0048 ....2 ... BEARING, ROLLER W/BUSHING & SEALS 2 ..7107 ....2 ... LIFT LINK 3 ..7133 ....1 ... TORQUE ARM, DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 4 ..7148 ....1 ... WHEEL CARRIAGE, AXLE 5 ..
- Page 24 Parts Power Train & Tine Rotor - Model 424...
- Page 25 Parts Power Train & Tine Rotor - Model 424 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..0301 ....1 ... SPROCKET, JACKSHAFT, W/KEY & SPACER 2 ..0302 ....1 ... SPROCKET, WHEEL, W/SET SCREWS & KEY 3 ..0303 ....1 ... SPROCKET, ROTOR, W/SET SCREWS & KEY 4 ..
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Page 26: Model 530A
Parts Main Frame - Model 530A... - Page 27 Parts Main Frame - Model 530A ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..7600 ....2 ... WEIGHT, 36 LBS., SOLID STEEL 2 ..7601 ....1 ... HOUSING W/DECALS 3 ..7602 ....1 ... DRIVE GUARD W/DECALS 4 ..7200 ....1 ... DRIVE GUARD FASTENER KIT 6 ..
- Page 28 Parts Handle & Control - Model 530A...
- Page 29 Parts Handle & Control - Model 530A ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..0033 ....2 ... GRIPS, PAIR 2 ..990209 ....2 ... SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1 3 ..990184 ....2 ... NUT, 5/16-18 4 ..109303 ....2 ... RING, RETAINING 5 ..
- Page 30 Parts Rear Wheel - Model 530A...
- Page 31 Parts Rear Wheel - Model 530A ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..0048 ....2 ... BEARING, ROLLER W/BUSHING & SEALS 2 ..7107 ....2 ... LIFT LINK 3 ..200219 ....1 ... TORQUE ARM, DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 4 ..7620 ....1 ... WHEEL CARRIAGE, AXLE 5 ..
- Page 32 Parts Power Train & Tine Rotor - Model 530A...
- Page 33 Parts Power Train & Tine Rotor - Model 530A ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..7630 ....1 ... SPROCKET, JACKSHAFT, W/KEY & SPACER 2 ..0302 ....1 ... SPROCKET, WHEEL, W/SET SCREWS & KEY 3 ..0303 ....1 ... SPROCKET, ROTOR, W/SET SCREWS & KEY 4 ..
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Page 34: Model 742
Parts Main Frame - Model 742 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..7600 ....2 ... WEIGHT, 36 LBS., SOLID STEEL, REMOVABLE 2 ..7400 ....1 ... HOUSING W/DECALS 3 ..7401 ....1 ... DRIVE GUARD W/DECALS 4 ..7200 ....1 ... FASTENER KIT, DRIVE GUARD 5 .. - Page 35 Parts Handle & Control - Model 742 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..0034 ....2 ... GRIP, CLUTCH, 1 EACH 2 ..5129 ....1 ... SPRING, CLUTCH 3 ..7149 ....1 ... CLUTCH CONTROL, W/GRIPS ..7405 ....1 ... CLUTCH/THROTTLE CONTROL - ...........
- Page 36 Parts Rear Wheel - Model 742...
- Page 37 Parts Rear Wheel - Model 742 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..7409 ....2 ... BEARING, ROLLER W/SEALS 2 ..7107 ....2 ... LIFT LINK 3 ..7119 ....1 ... TORQUE ARM, DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 4 ..7410 ....2 ... AXLE KIT: AXLE, E-CLIP, 2 WASHERS, ...........
- Page 38 Parts Power Train & Tine Rotor - Model 742...
- Page 39 Parts Power Train & Tine Rotor - Model 742 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..7416 ....1 ... SPROCKET, JACKSHAFT, W/KEY 2 ..7417 ....1 ... SPROCKET, WHEEL W/SET SCREWS & KEY 3 ..7418 ....1 ... SPROCKET, ROTOR, W/SET SCREWS & KEY 4 ..
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Page 40: Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty For one year from purchase, BlueBird will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts, found upon examination by any Factory Authorized Service Center, or by the Factory at Beatrice, Nebraska, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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