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45-0299 48" PLUG AERATOR CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts thefastest way to purchase parts PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 48309 (4/25/07) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. 1. Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this equipment. 2. Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before using this equipment. 3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or plug aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions. 4. This aerator attachment has sharp knife points. Always handle with care and wear substantial foot wear when operating this aerator. 5. Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on plug aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle. 6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also pets. 7. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. 8. The vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. Refer to safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES. 9. Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope 10. This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain, along creeks and ditches and on hillsides, to prevent tipping and loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch. 11. Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thoroughfare. 12. Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual. Carton Contents 7. Hitch Bracket 8. Shaft 9. Middle Brace 10. Knives (32) 11. Double Spool Assemblies (4) Hardware Pack (Shown next page) 1. Tray 2. Wheels (2) 3. Wheel Brackets (3) 4. Tongue 5. End Plates (2) 6. Lift Handle 1278694531110 LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON ACDEBFHGIJKLNOPQRSHOWN FULL SIZENOT SHOWN FULL SIZESVUWMT HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description M 2 Jam Nut, 1/2" N 32 Lock Washer, 5/16" O 8 Flat Washer, 3/4" (2 for shims) P 8 Spacer, 1/4" Long Q 1 Spacer Tube, 3.90" Long R 2 Spacer Tube, 1.00" Long S 1 Spacer Tube, 2.38" Long T 2 Spacer Tube, 5.29" Long U 1 Shoulder Spacer V 1 Handle Grip W 8 Split Plastic Bearing A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg. B 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg. C 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Lg. D 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Lg. E 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg. F 32 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" G 1 Hitch Pin H 1 Hair Cotter Pin I 2 Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2" J 12 Nylock Nut, 3/8" K 40 Nylock Nut, 5/16" L 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4" ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 7/16" wrenches (2) 1/2" wrenches (2) 9/16" wrenches (2) 3/4" wrenches or adjustable wrenches Before assembling the aerator, lay out all the parts and hardware as shown on previous pages. 3. 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. Fasten the bracket to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten. See figure 2. 4. 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. Insert the bolt from the hub side of the bracket. Do not tighten till step 18. See figure 2. 1/4" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT1/4" NYLOCK NUT3/8" NYLOCK NUT3/8" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLTSHORT ENDOF SHAFT CAUTION: POINTS OF AERATOR KNIVES ARE SHARP! EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE ASSEMBLING AND USING THE AERATOR. 1. Assemble eight aerator knives on the outside of each double spool assembly. Rotate each knife to insert the locking tab into the spool plate, then align the square holes and secure with a 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a 5/16" lockwasher, and a 5/16" nylock nut. See figure 1. 2. Push split plastic bearings into both ends of each double spool tube. See figure 1. FIGURE 2 5. 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 short end of the shaft. See figure 3. 5/16" x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT5/16" LOCKWASHER5/16" NYLOCK NUTSPLITBEARINGSPLITBEARING 5.29" LONGSPACER1.00" LONGSPACER3/4" FLATWASHERSHORT END FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 6. 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 th...