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2 IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION Engines: Model 544908 The unit model and serial numbers are printed on the Honda, 4.0 h.p., 4 cycle Nameplate/Identification decal located on the left side of Model ......GX120K1HX the aerator frame.
4 OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Following are the Operational and Safety decals that appear on the Lawnaire IV and Lawnaire V aerators. Familiarize yourself with these as it is important to be aware of their presence and their meaning. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE AERATING TO AERATE...
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OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS 4 WARNING HANDS IN MOVING COMPONENTS This decal is located on the main frame and provides DANGER HANDS AND FEET the operator with three message warnings: This decal is located on the main frame and informs the operator of areas which are capable of serious (1) The symbol on the left shows the possible result injury.
5 SETUP SETUP Unless otherwise noted, the information in the following sections applies to both Lawnaire IV and V models. UNPACKING THE AERATOR Unpacking the aerator entails securing the handle and rolling the unit off the shipping pallet. WARNING Figure 3 Banding is under tension and may snap back 2.
SETUP 5 1. Pull the clutch control handle back and down and 5. Tighten the casing clamp screw. make sure the idler engages the belt. See Figure 5. 2. Release the clutch control handle and make sure the belt disengages completely. WIRE CASING CLAMP...
5 SETUP INITIAL BELT SEATING AND drive under its highest load condition (usually starting). ADJUSTMENT 2. Check the tension on a new drive serveral times during the first 24 hours of opertion. Proper tensioning of V-belts is the single most important 3.
CONTROLS 6 CONTROLS Briggs & Stratton Engine Controls HANDLE CONTROLS The engine is equipped with an On/Off switch, a choke control and a fuel shut-off valve. The On/Off switch must Transport Lift Handle be in the “ON” position for the engine to be started. Pushing down on the handle lowers the tines for aerating.
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6 CONTROLS Honda Engine Controls The engine is equipped with a choke, a fuel valve and an On/Off switch. The fuel valve and the On/Off switch must both be in the “ON” position to start the engine. Turn the On/Off switch to “OFF” to stop the engine. Using the choke will help start a cold engine.
OPERATION 7 OPERATION 1. Rotate the water drum on the front of the unit until the filler plug is positioned at the top. Remove the plug, fill the drum with water and replace the plug. See PRE-OPERATION CHECK Figure 12. 1.
8 SERVICE SERVICE 6. Keep the roller chain clean and in proper running order. Lubricate using Lubriplate #13563, available as Part No. 523248. 7. Check the roller chain for tightness and wear. Adjust WARNING idler sprockets if necessary by loosening the nut and screw holding the idler sprocket to the frame and When replacement parts are required, use genuine RYAN parts or parts with equivalent...
STORAGE 9 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Always drain the water drum for winter storage. Freezing water can rupture the drum. 6. Lubricate the clutch pivot fitting. WARNING To prevent possible explosion or ignition of To put the equipment into service after an extended vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with period of storage: fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with...
10 TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING REMOVABLE TRANSPORT WHEELS If a tote trailer will be used to transport the unit, the two The rear wheels of the Lawnaire V are removable for cast weights must be removed from the aerator frame transporting the aerator through fence gates. and a locking shaft installed in their place.
TORQUE CHART 11 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specific torque values are not given. U.S. Standard Hardware Shank Size (Diameter in inches, fine or coarse thread) Grade 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16...
12.5 LAWNAIRE IV MAIN GROUP HONDA ENGINES USE EXISTING HARDWARE. B&S ENGINES USE 548898 SCREWS CRIMP ENDS OF SPRING AROUND CABLE END AND BAIL HARDWARE SO THAT SPRING WILL NOT COME OFF WHEN CABLE IS LOOSE. USE WASHERS (ITEM 15) AS NEEDED TO ALIGN CHAIN TO IDLER SPROCKETS...
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LAWNAIRE IV MAIN GROUP 12.5 Ref. Part Description Notes Req’d 103867 Washer, flat, 5/16 ......120219 Pin, cotter .
12.10 LAWNAIRE V MAIN GROUP CRIMP ENDS OF SPRING AROUND CABLE END AND BAIL HARDWARE SO THAT SPRING WILL NOT COME OFF WHEN CABLE IS LOOSE. USE WASHERS (ITEM 15) AS NEEDED TO ALIGN CHAIN TO IDLER SPROCKETS...
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LAWNAIRE V MAIN GROUP 12.10 Ref. Part Description Notes Req’d 103867 Washer, flat, 5/16 ......120219 Pin, cotter .
LAWNAIRE IV DECAL GROUP 12.11 ENGINE TO BE LEVEL WHEN FILLING OR ADDING OIL Ref. Part Description Notes Req’d 2703117 Decal, Operator Instructions ....4109022 Decal, Caution, Lock Handle .
LAWNAIRE V DECAL GROUP 12.12 ENGINE TO BE LEVEL WHEN FILLING OR ADDING OIL Ref. Part Description Notes Req’d 2703117 Decal, Operator Instructions ....4112522 Decal, LawnAire V Stripe .
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INDEX Page Page Controls Setup Engine ........Briggs &...
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PART NUMBER INDEX Part No. Page No. 2703660 ....521787 ....36, 37 2702738 .
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The expense of returning the unit or serialized accessory to an authorized dealer for warranty service and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid for by the owner. Textron Golf,...
Engines, tires, batteries, regulators, starter–generators and electric motors manufactured by other than Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products are not covered under this warranty as such parts are usually warranted by their respective manufacturers. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser. Second-owner or subsequently owned units are not covered under warranty.
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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Advertissement Advertencia L’émission du moteur de ce matériel El estado de California hace saber contient des prouits chimiques que que los gases de escape de este l’Etat de Californie considère être producto contienen productos quÍmi-...
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