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LAWN AERATOR
MODELS:
PA-40 BH
PA-48 BH
•
Assembly
•
Installation
•
Operation
•
Repair Parts
For use with Riders
and Lawn/Garden Tractors
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Owner's Manual
This manual contains information for the safety
IMPORTANT
of persons and property. Read it carefully before
assembly and operation of the equipment!
L-1762 Rev. E

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual LAWN AERATOR MODELS: PA-40 BH PA-48 BH • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts For use with Riders and Lawn/Garden Tractors This manual contains information for the safety IMPORTANT of persons and property. Read it carefully before...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator! Your lawn aerator is designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enables you to assemble and maintain your lawn aerator properly. And please, always observe the “Safety” instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ..................2-3 PARTS REFERENCE ...............4 PARTS LIST ..................5 ASSEMBLY ................. 6-10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..........11 WARRANTY ..............Back page PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY This lawn aerator is designed for use with riders and lawn/garden tractors. RECORD PURCHASE INFORMATION Record your purchase information in the spaces provided below: DATE OF PURCHASE: COMPANY NAME: COMPANY PHONE: SERIAL NUMBER: SAFETY SAFETY LABELS UNDERSTANDING THE MACHINE SAFETY LABELS: The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
  • Page 3 SAFETY TOWING SAFELY TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY OR CONTROL: • Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance • Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle to stop. listed in the vehicle operator's manual. • Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in • Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a car, truck or ATV. towing vehicle operator's manual. • Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss • Towing this machine behind a ZTR (Zero Turning Radius) of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating mower is not recommended due to the sharp turning ability on slopes. of the ZTR. Damage to this machine or the ZTR may result. ZTR’s typically operate at higher speeds. Operating above 5 mph may result in damage to this machine. • Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach this machine SAFETY except at the approved hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing vehicle operator's manual for additional safety information. limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing PROTECT BYSTANDERS vehicle operator's manual.
  • Page 4 PARTS REFERENCE Installation Questions? Missing Parts? Replacement Parts? STOP DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE! Please call Customer Service Department Toll Free 877.728.8224 or customerservice@brinly.com L-1762 Rev. E...
  • Page 5 PARTS LIST MODEL PA-40 BH MODEL PA-48 BH ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. PART NO. QTY. Instructions L-1762 L-1762 Clevis R-892-10 R-892-10 Caution Label R-1946 R-1946 Logo Decal B-5922 B-5925 Side Plate B-4851-10 B-4901-10 Tray With Labels B-6173-BH B-6257-BH Tow Bar B-6259-10 B-6259-10 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" 2M1016P...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY Figure 1 TOOLS REQUIRED: 1/2" Wrench (2) Slip Joint Pliers Tape Measure 15/16" Wrench (2) 1a. Assemble Side Plates (5) to Tray (6) as shown. Pre-assemble the Flat Washers (24) to the Hex Bolts (20). Insert the Bolt and Washer Assembly from the inside of the tray. Secure with Nylon Lock Nuts (32). When tightening the bolts, for the PA-48 BH maintain a distance of IMPORTANT 48" to 48-1/8" inside to inside of Side Plates (5). For the PA-40 BH maintain a distance of 41" to 41-1/8" inside to inside of Side Plates (5). (20) (32) (24) Hex Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16" Flat Washer, 5/16" Qty. 8 Qty. 8 Qty. 8 Figure 2 BRACKET ASSEMBLY 2a. Assemble Mount Bracket (31) to the outside of Tow Bars (7) as shown. Pre-assemble the Flat Washers (24) to the Hex Bolts (8). Insert the Bolt and Washer Assembly from outside of the Mount Bracket. Loosely tighten with Nylon Lock Nuts (32).
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Figure 3 TOW BAR ASSEMBLY 3a. Assemble Mount Brackets (31) to Tray (6) as shown. Insert the Bolts from the topside of the Tray. Loosely tighten with Nylon Lock Nuts (32). IMPORTANT Tray with label faces forward. For PA-48 BH model install Center Plate (33) to Tray (6) as shown. Insert the Bolts from the topside of the Tray. Loosely tighten with Nylon Lock Nuts (32). (20) (32) Hex Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16" Qty. 4 for PA-40 BH Qty. 4 for PA-40 BH Qty. 7 for PA-48 BH Qty. 7 for PA-48 BH Figure 4 CLEVIS ASSEMBLY 4a. Assemble the Clevis (2) to Tow bars (7) as shown. Install Carriage Bolts (29) and Nylon Lock Nuts (32) finger tight. Next install Hex Bolt (21) and Nylon Lock Nut (32) finger tight. 4b. Insert Hitch Pin (17) in Clevis (2) and secure with Hairpin Cotter (18). Grasp Hitch Pin and pull forward. 4c. Tighten securely all fasteners installed in step 4a. Then tighten securely all hardware installed in Steps 2 through 3. (18) Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" Qty. 1 Hex Bolt (21) Goes Between The Two Carriage Bolts (29)
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Figure 5 TUBE ASSEMBLY 5a. Assemble Plugging Spoons (9) to each welded plate (side opposite welds) of all the Tube (28) Assemblies (12 and 13) as shown. For PA-48H, Lock Nut, 5/16" pre-assemble Hex Bolts (20) and Flat Washers Qty. 24 for PA-40 BH (24). NOTE: PA-40BH does not use Flat Washers. Qty. 32 for PA-48 BH Install the Bolt (and Washer Assemblies) through Plugging Spoons and secure with Lock Nuts (28). (24) IMPORTANT Rounded part of spoon fits Flat Washer, 5/16" Qty. 32 used on against the tube to lock in place. PA-48 BH ONLY! 5b. Insert a Nylon Bearing (15) into each end of the tube assemblies. (15) (20) Nylon Bearing, 3/4" I.D. Hex Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Qty. 6 for PA-40 BH Qty. 24 for PA-40 BH Qty. 8 for PA-48 BH Qty. 32 for PA-48 BH Figure 6 TINE ASSEMBLY One or more Machinery Bushings as required to eliminate any side play in axle assembly. 6a. The End Tube Assemblies (12) have one plate approximately 1-1/8" from the end of the tube. The Center Tube Assemblies (13) have each plate approximately 2-3/4" from the end of...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Figure 7 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 7a. Push the Axle Assembly (10) through the left side plate as far as possible and rotate so the hole in the flat plate faces to the rear as shown. Install the Lift Handle Assembly (11) with the welded tube facing out, to the Axle Assembly (10). Secure with Hex Bolt (19) and Nylon Lock Nut (32). 7b. Slip Handle Grip (14) over end of Lift Handle Assembly (11). NOTE: Soapy water will ease the assembly. NOTE: Make sure the Axle Assembly Flat Plate and Lift Handle Assembly are pointing towards the rear as shown. (14) Handle Grip Qty. 1 (Not To Scale) (32) (19) Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16"...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Figure 9 LEVELING Adjust This Surface To Level 9a. The final step is to level Tray (6) using Adjustment Bolts adjustment bolts as shown here and installed in Step 2. To adjust, loosen Bolts and position Tow Bars until level. To Tractor NOTE: The adjustment is made with the aerator attached to the rider or lawn/garden tractor with the wheels in transport position. OPERATION CAUTION WHEN TO AERATE Your Aerator should not be used when lawn conditions After first thirty minutes of use check all fasteners for are too wet or too dry. To determine condition, dig a small tightness.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    MAINTENANCE USE OF ADDITIONAL WEIGHT Should rust develop, sand lightly and then paint area with enamel. The weight required to give a recommended penetration Periodically check all fasteners for tightness. of approximately two to three inches will vary according to soil type and conditions. Concrete blocks, patio blocks, sand bags, or any other type of weight can be added to IMPORTANT: Aerator Tray as required. Weight can be secured by using tie downs through holes in Tray Flanges. Tie downs are not Apply a drop of lubricating oil to each Nylon Bearing and the furnished with your unit. Usually three Concrete Blocks will Aerator Axle before each use. be sufficient, but more or less weight may be required. To prevent rust on plugging spoons, apply a light coat of • Drive your tractor to location to be Aerated. oil on the working areas of spoons after each use. Should • Lower Aerator to Operating Position. rust appear on any other part of your Aerator, sand lightly to • Drive the Tractor FORWARD approximately ten feet and remove rust and coat lightly with enamel. stop. • Observe the operation- there should be a Plug hole Plugging spoons are manufactured with special steels and approximately every ten to twelve inches and not more are heat treated to resist wear of abrasive soil. Striking than three inches deep. sub-surface objects can cause spoon breakage. Contact • Add or remove weight to obtain this condition. our Customer Service Department to purchase replacement Plugging Spoons (Part# B-4855-10). See “GETTING MAINTENANCE:...
  • Page 12 The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Brinly-Hardy Co. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or...

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