Operator's Manual

Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long
life of any machine. With careful and systematic
inspection you can avoid costly repairs and time.
GENERAL
After using your aerator for four hours, check all bolts
and fasteners are tight.
LUBRICATION
The main working bearings of this aerator are sealed for
life and require no maintenance or lubrication. This
drastically reduces the maintenance required and
eliminates the risk of grease or oil being dropped onto
your turf.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
GREASE: Use an SAE multi-purpose, high-temperature
grease with high pressure (EP) performance. Also
acceptable is an SAE multi-purpose lithium base grease.
GEARBOX LUBRICATION: Use 85/140 gear oil or
equivalent.
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
The following lubrication and checks are required.
EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 100 HOURS OPERATION
ROLLER BEARINGS—1 PUMP GREASE.
DEPTH JACKS—2 PUMPS GREASE.
DRIVE SHAFT BEARINGS—1 PUMP GREASE.
GEARBOX—Check oil level reaches the level plug at
the rear of the gearbox. Top up as required
DAILY
PTO SHAFT—Grease as indicated below
DRIVE BELTS
The drive belts serve two purposes:
1. To transmit the power to the crankshaft pulley.
2. To provide drive line protection by slippage when
the machine is overloaded by dry ground conditions
or sub-surface stones are encountered.
The drive belts may require adjustment within the first
10 hours of operation and thereafter as required when
excessive belt slippage is experienced.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
The type of link belt used on this machine allows for
easy adjustment or replacement without the use of idler
tensioners, which absorb horsepower and reduce belt
life. If excessive slippage is experienced, follow this
procedure to shorten the belts.
LEVER THE BELT FROM THE PULLEY.
IMPORTANT: Turn the belt inside out (As shown) To
Ensure Easy Assembly and Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Hold belt upside down. Bend back as far as
possible. Hold with one hand. Twist one tab 90
degrees parallel with slot.
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Maintenance
Fig. 15