Operator's Manual

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LOOSE PARTS
NOTE: Use this chart as a checklist to assure all parts have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot
be completed.
Note: Some parts may already be installed on machine.
PTO Drive Shaft 1 Transfers power from tractor to aerator
Rear Castor/Safety Stand 1 Supports aerator for maintenance/storage
Side Guards 2 Keeps hands and feet away from tines
Keys 2 For hood latch on TE models
Operator's Manual 2 Read Before Operating Machine
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1 Service Part Identification
Description
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
16 Horsepower
Correct tire pressure
Category I 3 point hitch, rated to lift at least a
1000 lb. (454 Kg) implement
540 rpm tractor PTO
Adequate front end weight (ballast)
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
To help prevent bodily injury and provide
added stability, make sure front of tractor
is equipped with proper ballast. Refer to
tractor operator's manual for ballast re
quirements.
Refer to Tractor Operator's Manual for ballast
requirements.
CONNECT LOWER LINK ARMS
1. Aerator must be positioned on a flat, level surface
for installation.
2. Back tractor squarely up to aerator until lower link
arms are aligned with hitch pins.
3. Make sure PTO is disengaged.
4. Engage parking brake, STOP engine and remove
key from ignition. Wait for engine and all moving parts
to STOP before leaving operator's seat on tractor.
5. Insert right and left lower link arms onto hitch pins
(Fig. 1).
Figure 1
1. Lower link
2. Lynch pin
1
2
6. Secure lower link arms to hitch pins with lynch pins
(Fig. 1).