Operator's Manual

Figure 15

NOTE: Turf with a good root structure may not

require the turf guards. If this is the case, DO NOT

REMOVE the TURF GUARD TOOL BAR because

this adds support to the roller leg assembly. Just

remove the plastic fingers from the turf guard bracket.

Removing the Aerator from the

Tractor

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface, not on a

slope.

2. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking

brake.

3. STOP the engine and remove the key from the

ignition switch.

4. Before leaving the operator’s seat on the tractor,

wait for the engine and all moving parts to STOP

5. Install the rear castor/safety stand, collapse it to

storage position and install the pin. Tighten the

knob.

NOTE: The aerator can be stored on the original

shipping pallet if desired. Remove the castor

wheel.

6. Disconnect the safety shield chains from the

PTO. Secure the end of the chain to the aerator

side of the PTO shaft to prevent the PTO shaft

from coming apart.

7. Slowly lower the aerator until the rear

castor/safety stand contacts the ground.

8. Lower the roller, by adjusting the depth control

handles, until the roller contacts the ground.

9. Loosen the locking nut and rotate the adjusting

link to release tension between the aerator and

tractor.

10. Remove the lynch pin and top link pin securing

the center link to the bracket.

11. Push the release pin to disconnect the powershaft

from the tractor’s PTO shaft.

12. Slide the powershaft back and remove it from the

tractor.

13. Remove the lynch pins and slide the lower link

arms off the hitch pins.