Operator & Parts Manual

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Table Of Contents

Models

TA10 / 968999443

TA12 / 968999444

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure

you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Operator & Parts Manual

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Operator & Parts Manual Models TA10 / 968999443 TA12 / 968999444 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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CONTENTS ASSEMBLY.................................................................. 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE............................. 8 SPECIFATIONS TA10...................................................................... 9 TA12...................................................................... 9 REPAIR PARTS TA10.................................................................... 10 TA12....................................................................
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ASSEMBLY Congratulations! You have just purchased the BlueBird Towable Aerator - a precision-engineered product designed to provide maximum aeration performance and flexibility. Only a few simple steps are required to fully assemble the aerator. Please read these instructions before beginning assembly. Assembly by two people is recommended. If you have questions, please contact your BlueBird dealer or distributor. 6 1 5 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED ¾” Wrench (2) 9 /16” Deep-well Socket (1) 9 /16” Wrench (1) ½” Wrench (2) 1. Check for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment 2. To install jack lift assembly, tip the aerator onto the back edge. Install the bushing in the hole (A) near end of the jack lift assembly. A B 8060-062 Insert the jack shaft bushing 3. Slide lift jack assembly between the two frame mount brackets and align frame mount hole (B) with the lift assembly hole.
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ASSEMBLY 5. Slide the tongue into the frame mount bracket and align holes. 6. Fasten the tongue to the frame with four 3/8" x 1" bolts, washers and lock nuts. The washers should be fitted to the outside of the frame as shown. Tighten securely with a socket wrench. Secure tow bar to frame 8060-067 TA12 Tie Bars 7. Attach the tie bars to the aerator bed on each side of the tongue. TA12 tie bars 8060-068 8.
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ASSEMBLY 10. Add a small amount of oil to the lift jack. Oil should be added after every 25 hours of operation and after washing the unit. WARNING! TA12 KICKSTAND Failure to lower kickstand before detaching unit from tractor may cause unit to tip backwards quickly, causing personal injury. CAUTION! TA12 KICKSTAND Add oil to the lift jack 8060-071 Always raise the kickstand before towing the unit. Towing with the kickstand down will cause damage. TA12 Kickstand 11.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE To increase the depth of ground penetration, weights may be added into pan up to the limits shown in the specification section. Secure the weights into the pan if the unit is used on rough ground or on angled surfaces. Remove the weights from the pan before 8 unhooking the aerator from the tractor. When replacing worn or damaged tines, use included washers and torque to 15 ft./lbs.
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SPECIFATIONS TA10 Maximum weight in pan 300 lbs. Empty weight 190 lbs Minimum horsepower of towing vehicle 16 HP Tine bolt check Every 25 hours Tine bolt torque 15 ft/lbs Lift jack lubrication Every 25 hours Wheel lubrication Every 100 hours Aerating pattern 4 3/8" x 7" TA12 Maximum weight in pan 375 lbs.
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REPAIR PARTS TA10 3 21 24 22 20 10 23 18 11 17 1 20 2 5 10 24 19 8 9 6 15 12 7 16 4 10 14
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REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. . DESCRIPTION . ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 12.. 539000318.....8 . ... . BEARING FLANGE . ... . HOUSING 1. 576229401 ....1 . . TONGUE 2. 576229501 ....1 ... . . . . DECAL, LOGO 15" 14.. 539008338.....2 ... . . JACK 3.. 539007553.....1 ... . . WHEEL, 12 x 3 w/ BEARING 4.. 539007562.....2 ... 15.. 539990316.....8 . ... . RHSNB 5/16-18 x ¾ . . WHEEL TILT 5.. 539007563.....2 ... . . ROTOR w/ TINES 6.. 539007575.....2 ... 17.. 539200856.....1 . ... .
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REPAIR PARTS TA12 10 3 kickstand 13 14 not used on 2018+ production 16 19 20 9 8 20 18 26 25 18 28 13 17 27 16 15 22 23 29 5 29 16 2 11 24 7 16 20 21 13 27 6 31 29 12 12 32 4 30 1
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REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 576229601.....1 . ... . HOUSING 18.. 539990550.....8 . ... . WASHER ½ 2.. 539108428.....1 ... . . TONGUE BLK . . HCS 3/8-16 x 1¾ 19.. 539990730.....1 ... . . JACK 3.. 539007553.....1 ... . . WASHER 3/8 20.. 539990517.....6 ... 4.. 539007562.....2 . ... . WHEEL, 12 x 3 w/ BEARING 21.. 539102754.....1 . ... . HCS 3/8-16 x 3½ GR8 . . TILT WHEEL 5.. 539007563.....2 ... . . RHSNB 5/16-18 x 1 22.. 539990208.....2 ... 6.
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P/N 115 371127RN 68 Squirrel Rd Auburn Hills Mi 48326 4/17/19