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OwNERS MANUAl
MANUAl DEl USUARIO
NOTICE D’UTIlISATION
Model No.
Modelo No.
Modèle No.
45-0346
40" SPIKE AERATOR
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
AIREADOR DE ESPIGAS DE 40" (16 cm)
AÉRATEUR À CRAMPONS DE 1 M (40 POUCES)
• Safety
PRECAUCION:
Lea cuidadosamente
los Procedimientos e
Instrucciones para la
Operación Segura de la
Máquina.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
• Seguridad
• Montaje
• Operación
• Mantenimiento
• Piezas de Repuesto
ATTENTION:
Lire et suivre attentivement
les instructions et
• Sécurité
• Assemblage
consignes de sécurité de
cette notice.
• Fonctionnement
• Maintenance
• Pièces de Rechange
PRINTED IN USA
FORM NO. 48843 (4/25/07)
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SHOwN FUll SIZE
J
A
B
C
D
E
I
H
K
F
G
NOT SHOwN FUll SIZE
Q
P
N
M
L
O
HARDwARE PACK
Key
Qty.
Description
Key
Qty.
Description
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
1
2
12
9
10
4
Hitch Pin, 3/8"
Cotter Pin
Disk Hub
Spacer, Long
Spacer, Short
Angle Bracket
Lift Plate
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2
2
2
23
4
2
31
10
1
Shoulder Bolt, 2"x 2 5/16" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"Lg.
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Flat Washer (6 pcs. extra)
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
1
1
Grip
3
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SAFETY RUlES
Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means – Attention!
Become alert! Your safety is involved.
1. Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate this
equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this equipment.
2. Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before using this
equipment.
3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper
instructions.
4. This aerator attachment has sharp points. Always handle with care and wear substantial foot wear when operating this
de-thatcher.
5. Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also pets.
7. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions
permit.
8. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment. Be aware of changing conditions on
slopes. Refer to safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF OF STEEP
SlOPES.
9. Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope
10. This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain, along creeks and ditches and on hillsides, to
prevent tipping and loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch.
11. Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thoroughfare.
12. Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual.
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ASSEMBlY INSTRUCTIONS
(O) ANGLE
BRACKET
HITCH ARM
MOUNT
BRACKET
TOOlS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBlY
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrenches
(G) 5/16" NYLOCK NUT
(1) 3/4" wrench or adjustable wrench
Before assembling the aerator, lay out all of the parts and
hardware as shown on the previous pages.
(D) 5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 2
REAR VIEw
Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution when
handling and working near spike disks.
4. Pivot the end plate on your right side down out of the
way. Place the long end of the axle, measured from the
middle blind hole, through the pivot plate on your left
side. (If there are two middle holes, use the hole that is
in alignment with the end holes.) Fit the middle hole in
the axle down onto the tab on the axle support bracket.
See figure 3.
1. Assemble the end plates to the inside slots at each end
of the tray using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (G) per end plate. Do not tighten yet. See
figure 1.
5. Assemblethefollowingpartsinsequenceontotheshort
end of the axle (as shown in figure 3):
2. Assemble the lift plate (P) and the axle support bracket
to the tray using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (G). Do not tighten yet. See figure 1.
a. A flat washer (H), short spacer (N), disk hub (L)
and spike disk
b. A long spacer (M), disk hub (L) and spike disk.
c. A long spacer (M), disk hub (L) and spike disk.
d. A long spacer (M), disk hub (L) and spike disk.
e. A long spacer (M), disk hub (L) and spike disk.
f. Two short spacers (N), a disk hub (L) and spike disk.
g. A short spacer (N).
(D) 5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(D) 5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(H) FLAT
WASHER
(N) SHORT
SPACER
SPIKE
DISK
(L) DISK
HUB
(P) LIFT PLATE
(M) LONG
SPACER
(N) SHORT
SPACER
(G) 5/16" NYLOCK NUT
AXLE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
T END
SHOR
LONG END
FIGURE 1
FRONT VIEw
AXLE SUPPORT
BRACKET
3. Turn the tray upside down as shown in figure 2 so that
the rear of the tray (four holes in the bottom) is facing
you. Assemble two hitch arm mount brackets and two
angle brackets (O) to the bottom of the tray using four
5/16" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 5/16" nylock nuts (G). Do
not tighten completely. See figure 2.
HOLE
TAB
FIGURE 3
REAR VIEw
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6. Pivot the end plate on your right side up onto the end
9. Pivot the end plate up onto the end of the axle. See
of the axle. See figure 4.
figure 6.
7. Pivot the end plate on your left side down out of the way.
10. Assemble a flat washer(s) (H) and a cotter pin (K) to
one end of the axle. Use as many washers as needed
to eliminate any gaps between the parts on that end of
the axle. See figure 6.
See figure 4.
11. Repeat the procedure for the other end of the axle. See
1
figure 6.
(K) COTTER PIN
2
(K) COTTER PIN
(H) FLAT WASHER
(H) FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 4
REAR VIEw
8. Assemble the following parts in sequence onto the long
end of the axle (as shown in figure 5):
a. A flat washer (H) and two short spacers (N).
b. A disk hub (L reversed), spike disk and long
spacer (M).
FIGURE 6
REAR VIEw
c. A spike disk, disk hub (L), long spacer (M) and
short spacer (N).
d. A spike disk, disk hub (L) and long spacer (M).
e. A spike disk, disk hub (L), long spacer (M) and
short spacer (N).
HINT: Tip the tray over onto it's side for the following
instructions.
f. A spike disk, disk hub (L), long spacer (M) and
short spacer (N).
g. A spike disk, disk hub (L) and short spacer (N).
12. Assemble four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 5/16" nylock
nuts (G) to the holes that were left empty at each corner
of the tray. Tighten all eight corner bolts. See figure 7.
13. Squareuptheaxlesupportbracketwiththetray.Tighten
the four bolts and nuts assembled in figure 1 that fasten
the axle support bracket and lift plate to the center of
the tray.
(H) FLAT
WASHER
(L) DISK HUB
SPIKE
DISK
(L) DISK HUB
REVERSED
(N) SHORT
SPACER
(M) LONG
SPACER
TIGHTEN (4) NUTS
(G) 5/16" NYLOCK NUT
(D) 5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 5
REAR VIEw
FIGURE 7
REAR VIEw
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14. Assemble the axle bracket to the outside of the angle
HITCH ARMS
brackets using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (G).The ends of the axle bracket must point
as shown in figure 8. Tighten and then loosen the nuts
1/4 turn.
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