
Follow original angle and contour of points when grinding. Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good penetration. For best aerator performance, the following lawn preparations and operating procedures are recommended. OPERATION MAINTENANCE Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up to three inches in length, from the soil to create small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the roots. CAUTION: The Lift Handle can drop to the rear unexpectedly. Fasten the lift handle to the larger, outer hole in the wheel bracket using a 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, the shoulder spacer, and a 3/8" nylock nut. Fasten the lift handle to the smaller, inner hole in the middle wheel bracket using the bolt and nut which you preassembled earlier (figure 2). Place the lift handle through the slot in the tray. Temporarily insert three 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts to hold the tray and end plates together at the corners. Use two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers, and four 3/8" nylock nuts as shown in figure 8. Assemble the tongue to the tray, placing the slot's locking notch to the front. Assemble a wheel to a wheel bracket using a 1/2" x 31/2" hex bolt, a 1/2" jam nut and a1/2" nylock jam nut.ġ1. Next assemble a double spool assembly, a 5.29" long spacer, another double spool assembly, a 1.00" long spacer and a 3/4" flat washer onto the shaft. The bent lip of the middle brace must face the short end of the shaft. Assemble a 2.38" long spacer, a 3/4" flat washer, the middle brace, a 3/4" flat washer and a 3.90" long spacer onto the long end of the shaft. Pre-assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the smaller hole in the wheel bracket.Ħ. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 7/16" wrenches (2) 1/2" wrenches (2) 9/16" wrenches (2) 3/4" wrenches or adjustable wrenches 4. Fasten the bracket to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Assemble a wheel bracket to the middle hole in the shaft so that the hub of the bracket faces the short end of the shaft. Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Hitch Pin Hair Cotter Pin Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2" Nylock Nut, 3/8" Nylock Nut, 5/16" Nylock Nut, 1/4" Key Qty.ĪSSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. A B C D E F G H I J K L 2 3 6 6 8 32 1 1 2 12 40 3 Description Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg.
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