OWNER'S MANUAL A E R ATO R S P R E A D E R M O DE L : AS- 3 0 B H AS- 4 0 B H Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts For use with Lawn/Garden Tractors For the latest product updates and setup tips: Visit us on the web! www.brinly.com Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property. Read it carefully before assembly and operation of the equipment! L-1711-BH.
CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator. It has been designed, engineered, and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you can not easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224. We have competent, well trained technicians to help you service your Aerator. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Please read and retain this manual.
REFERENCE Tools Required for Assembly: * ½" wrench (2) * Pair work gloves * Hammer * 3/4" wrench (2) OR * 10" Adjustable wrench (2) A note about nuts used in the assembly of your Aerator Spreader: 1. Jam Nuts and Hex Nuts spin freely on the bolt threads. Usually a lock washer is used to lock the nut securely in place. Jam Nut Hex Nut 2. Lock Nuts and Nylon Lock Nuts provide resistence after several turns on the bolt threads. A wrench is normally required during installation.
Parts Reference 37 13 7 2 30 8 15 23 40 44 1 33 4 12 38 49 57 46 23 44 1 3 40 24 31 31 27 40 11 39 17 43 52 34 37 35 48 16 26 19 22 41 42 45 41 47 32 47 4. L-1711-BH.
Parts List AS-302 REF. NO. 1 *2 *3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 *13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 *24 25 26 27 28 *29 30 *31 *32 33 *34 35 36 *37 38 39 *40 *41 *42 43 *44 *45 *46 *47 48 49 *50 *51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 * Parts AS-402 DESCRIPTION PART NO.
Figure 1. Tighten securely Nut to be tight against tube not against wheel. Qty. 4 (41)Hex Jam Nut, 1/2" Qty. 2 (45)Lock Washer, 1/2" Qty. 2 (32)Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Wheel to turn freely. Qty. 6 (47)Flat Washer, 1/2" Figure 2. Qty. 4 (34)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2" Hopper Towbars Qty. 4 (40)Hex Nut, 5/16" 6. L-1711-BH.-3 Qty.
Figure 3. Qty. 2 (37)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3" Qty. 2 (40)Hex Nut, 5/16" Qty. 2 (44)Lock Washer, 5/16" Qty. 1 (50)Drawbar Pin 1/2" x 2-1/2" Towbars Qty. 1 (51)Hairpin Cotter (NOT TO SCALE) Figure 4. Qty. 2 (46)Flat Washer, 5 /16" Qty. 2 (31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Hopper Transport Plate Qty. 2 (40)Hex Nut, 5/16" Qty. 2 (44)Lock Washer, 5/16" 7. L-1711-BH.
Figure 5. Towbars Qty. 2 (13)Cap Tube Qty. 2 (37)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3" Qty. 2 (2)Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" Wheel Support Do not over tighten nut, Wheel Support must pivot. Figure 6. Install Grip (not shown) Wheel Support Lift Handle Qty. 2 (40)Hex Nut, 5/1 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 (44)Lock Washer, 5/16" 8. L-1711-BH.
Make sure Lever points forward. Install Grip (not shown) Figure 7. Qty. 1 (31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Qty. 1 (44)Lock Washer, 5/16" Qty. 1 (40)Hex Nut, 5/16" OPERATION WHEN TO USE: Your Aerator-Spreader should not be used when lawn conditions are too wet or too dry. This can be determined by digging a small amount of soil (about three inches deep) and checking it. If soil appears powdery and brittle- its too dry. Wait until a later date, after a rainfall.
OPERATION Continued... Set the spreader flow control at the approximate flow control setting. FLOW CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Open and Close: The material flow is shut off by moving Control Lever to the left and locking into "V" notch on calibration plate. Flow Setting: To set the flow rate, put the Control Lever in the shut-off position (in "V" notch). Determine your required number setting as described below. Loosen the nylon wing nut and slide to the desired number setting and retighten the wing nut.
Limited Warranty B r i n l y - H a r d y C o mp a n y wa r r a n ts o n ly to th e o r ig in a l retai l purchaser that thi s product w i l l remai n free of defects i n w o r k m a n s h i p a n d m a te r ia ls u n d e r n o r m a l u se a n d servi ce for a peri od of tw o (2) years (N OTE : ni nety (90) days for c o m m e r c i a l o r r e nta l u se ) co m m e n cin g with th e d a te of purchase.