ASSEMBLY MANUAL© 48” PLUG AERATOR MANUAL DE
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1. each corner Do not fully tighten until final step 5 16 x 13 16 Step 10 Hardware Needed Ay 8 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 13 16 A 8 Lock Nuts 5 16 AA oe 8 Washer 5 16 AA e Figure 10 Page 7 Step 11 Attach Lift Handle Place the lift handle through the large opening in the tray slot Attach the lift handle to the wheel bracket smaller hole using the 5 16 x 1 bolt and 5 16 nut you pre assembled earlier in step 2 Attach the lift handle to larger hole using a 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolt shoulder spacer and 5 16 Lock Nut Fully tighten connections Step 11 Hardware Needed 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 Lock Nut 5 16 N 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolt wl pt 3 a N 5 y i Fi sj A i e y 4 1 f f x wg m MN sn i ES N ha ET a X Pd a 5 n d y A f de L AS ee SA Pre assembled AR fes 2 F m A y Hex Bolt and j y if s l y A7 Lock Nut i FE i fi if i Mp Me Figure 11 Page 8 Final Step Check Handle amp Tighten Connections Carefully place the aerator upright on the wheels Check that lift handle moves freely with in slot IF NEEDED make following adjustments Lock the lift handle by moving into large offset hole in front of tray slot then secure with locking pin Refer to Figure 12 For 1 in Figure 12 Adjust the Tray side to side until the lift handle moves freely from back to front For 2 in Figure 12 Re straighten2. tube 5 Flat washer 7 8 A Sh see figure 3 RIA gt 5 29 Spacer Short End Step 3 Hardware Needed 2 Double spools 1 5 29 spacer tube 1 1 spacer tube 1 Flat washer 7 8 Figure3 Step 4 Assemble Long Side of Axle Shaft Assemble these items onto LONG SIDE of the axle shaft in the following order Plugger knives can face same direction when assembled Start with 1 spacer tube 7 8 flat washer Middle Brace 5 J T due Brace 7 8 flat washer gt 2 11 spacer tube Double spool assembly 5 29 spacer tube Double spool assembly 1 spacer tube Nr Cy M 5 29 Long 10 7 8 flat Washer y S Spacer See Figure 4 for detail og ee ee OR RE Step 4 Hardware Needed 1 Middle brace 2 Double spools 1 2 11 spacer tube 1 5 29 spacer tube 8 Flat 2 1 spacer tube Washer 3 Flat washer 7 8 Figure 4 Page 4 Step 5 Attach End Plates amp Wheel Bracket Start by rotating the wheel bracket in the middle of the axle shaft so it is pointing upward Next attach an End Plate to one side followed by 7 8 flat washer followed by a wheel bracket Note in Figure 5 wheel bracket ring faces inward Fasten wheel bracket to axle shaft using 1 4 x 1 9 16 Hex Bolt and 1 4 Lock Nut Fully tighten connection Repeat for opposite side Step 5 Hardware Needed Middle Wheel Bracket Pointing Up 2 End Plates KA 2 Whee
3. ASSEMBLY MANUALO Hardware amp Parts Listing Assembly Instructions Maintenance Notes for 48 PLUG AERATOR MANUAL DE MONTAJE Lista de piezas y tornilleria Instrucciones de armado Notas de mantenimiento para el AIREADOR DE 48 1 22 m A CUCHILLAS MODEL AE 48T Pre assembly Instructions For best results follow all directions step by step Read entire step instructions first then proceed with the set up Open all boxes before beginning to assemble and check parts and hardware HELPFUL TIP Read ALL instructions before starting to assemble Check Parts and Hardware Group together and check that all hardware and parts are included Refer to parts and hardware illustrations below If you are missing parts contact Customer Service at 866 938 5222 for missing hardware or parts Recommended Tools for Assembly 2 each Combination Wrenches 1 4 5 16 1 2 amp 3 4 one ratcheting for faster work 1 Adjustable Wrench Medium Size 1 Medium Size Pliers PARTS LISTINGS NOTE Parts 9 amp 11 below will be assembled for this model Main Parts Listing _Ret Part Qty Description 1 Ref Part Qty Description le A 48 08 1 Axle Shaft gt gt 9 AE48 09 4 Double Spool Assembly 6 AE48 o6 2 End Plate F EA Page 1 HARDWARE PARTS not actual size NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE Hardware Pack Listing G H Party ony Des
4. cription Hex Bolt 1 2 x 4 7 16 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 9 16 ases 6 Hex BoltS 6 x1 E48 nett Parte low Description jac4s P 6 Elat washer 778 areola mre om S a La acas n lasas aT 1 spacer Tube 2 11 re Page 2 Assembly Instructions Step 1 Attach Wheel Bracket to Axle Shaft Attach one wheel bracket to the middle hole of the axle shaft Note the wheel bracket ring should point toward the shortest side of the axle See Figure 2 Secure bracket using a 1 4 x 1 9 16 Hex Bolt and 1 4 Lock Nut Fully tighten connection See figure 2 Step 1 Hardware Needed 1 Wheel Bracket ai ort Wheel 1 Axle Shaft Short 546 x 1 Wheel 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 9 16 Hex SA 1 Lock Nut 1 4 ee ona NG Step 2 Insert Hex Bolt 5 16 Lock Nut For assembly in later step Insert from the short m 1 4 x 1 9 16 side of the axle a 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolt into the hole closest to the axle Hex Bolt Finger tighten Lock nut to the bolt Axle I Do not tighten until later step See Figure 2 Step 2 Hardware Needed Figure 2 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 Lock Nut 5 16 Page 3 Step 3 Assemble Short Side of Axle Shaft Assemble below items onto short side of the axle shaft in the following order Note the plugger knives should face out 1 Start with one double spool 2 5 29 spacer tube 3 Double spool 1 8 Flat Washer f 4 Spacer 4 1 spacer
5. end plates then fully tighten all 8 corner connections making sure lift handle still moves freely Tighten middle brace and top tray connections from step 9 and 10 CHECK THAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT Figure 12 Figure 12 Close Up Photo BEHIND THE LIFT ARM on the top tray is a place for locking pin device Slide locking pin through holes when aerator is in the upright position This is a safety lock to keep the aerator from dropping down while towing and not in use This can help prevent damage to plug knives Your Aerator is now fully assembled and ready for use MAINTENANCE Plugger knives can be periodically sharpened with a small grinder to have continued good plugs from the soil Oil the axle shaft and wheel hubs as needed with spray lubricant or small amount of grease Clean and dry the aerator before long periods of storage Maximum weight capacity on top tray is 120lbs Page 9 AE 48T Parts Illustration And Listing Page 10 AE 48T Parts Illustration And Listing AE48 01 Top Tra Middle Brace End Plate Lift Handle Tongue Axle Shaft Wheel Bracket AE48 09 Double Spool Assembl _part Description LAE48 01 Top Tray Lock Pin AE48 04 Hitch Bracket Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 16 o Bolt 5 16 x AE48 Z 3 4 Rett eal a largo Wheel Assembl Eu Ret Partk Description AE48 P Flat Washer 7 8 Page 11
6. l Brackets 2 Flat Washers 7 8 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 x 1 9 16 2 Lock Nuts 1 4 Washer 1 4 x1 9 16 Hex Bolt Figure 5 Step 6 Attach Wheel Assembly Insert 1 2 x 4 7 16 Hex bolt through wheel assembly install 1 2 Hex nut on 1 2 x 4 7 16 Hex bolt tighten nut on bolt wheel should spin freely Attach assembled wheel and 1 2 Hex bolt on to wheel bracket and fasten with 1 2 Lock nut Repeat for opposite side Check that wheels spin freely after assembly See figure 6 for reference Step 6 Hardware Needed 2 Wheel Assembly 2 Hex Bolt 1 2 x 4 7 16 2 Hex Nut 1 2 2 Lock Nut 1 2 Cr 2 Lock Nut AN A 2 Hex Nut Vx 4 7116 Hex Bolt Figure 6 Page 5 Step 7 Attach Hitch Bracket amp Hitch Pin Attach hitch bracket to the tongue using 5 16 x 13 16 Hex Bolt and 5 16 Lock Nut Next insert hitch pin through hitch bracket and the tongue secure with cotter pin Fully tighten connections See Figure 7 Step 7 Hardware Needed 1 Hitch Bracket 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 x 13 16 2 Lock Nuts 5 16 Hitch 5 16 x 13 16 1 Hitch Pin Pin Hex Bolt 1 Hair Cotter Pin Lock Nut Hair Cotter Pin Figure 7 Step 8 Attach Tongue to Top Tray Attach the tongue to the top tray with the large opening of the tray slot facing forward Attach tongue using the top tray holes to right side of slot viewing from fro
7. nt For right side holes of tongue connection view from front use 5 16 x 1 3 16 Bolt 2 spacers per Bolt and 5 16 Lock Nut For left side holes of tongue connection use 5 16 x 1 Bolt and 5 16 Lock Nut no spacers For holes left of tray slot viewing from front 5 16 x 13 16 516 x 1 3 16 use 5 16 x 1 3 16 Hex bolt two 1 4 spacers a di per bolt and 5 16 Lock Nut This protects 5 16 x 1 3 16 Lift handle from weight added to top tray Hex Bolt Fully tighten all connections Step 8 Hardware Needed 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 16 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 13 16 6 Lock Nut 5 16 8 1 4 Spacer Figure 8 Page 6 Step 9 Attaching Middle Brace Position Top Tray between End Plates by leaning the Top Tray into the End Plates Temporarily attach right end plate to the top tray using two 5 16 x 3 4 bolts Swing middle brace into position and fasten to top tray using 5 16 x 1 Bolts and 5 16 Lock Nuts Do not fully tighten until final step Step 9 Hardware Needed 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 5 16 x1 Hex Bolt 4 Lock Nuts 5 16 4 Flat Washers 5 16 Middle Brace e 5 16 at 5 16 Flat Washer A 77 Washer gt Figure 9 Step 10 Secure Upper Tray Attach both end plates to the top tray using 5 16 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 Flat Washer and 5 16 Lock Nut for each corner 2 connections per corner Repeat for
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