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OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-0299
48" PLUG AERATOR
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Assembly
Carefully
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
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PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 48309 (4/25/07)
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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 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CONDITIONS ON SLOPES. Exercise caution at all times when using power equi
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SHOWN FULL SIZE A C D E G B F H O L M I P J N S K Q R T NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE W U V HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description M 2 Jam Nut, 1/2" A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg. N 32 Lock Washer, 5/16" B 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg. O 8 Flat Washer, 3/4" (2 for shims) C 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Lg. P 8 Spacer, 1/4" Long D 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Lg. Q 1 Spacer Tube, 3.90" Long E 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg. R 2 Spacer Tube, 1.00" Long F 32 Carriage Bolt, 5/16
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3. Assemble a wheel bracket to the middle hole in the ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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" TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten. See (2) 7/16" wrenches figure 2. (2) 1/2" wrenches (2) 9/16" wrenches 4. Pre-assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt and a 3/8" nylock (2) 3/4" wrenches or adjustable wrenches nut to the smaller hole in the wheel bracket. Insert th
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6. Assemb le a 2.38" long spacer , a 3/4" flat w asher , the 8. Assemble a wheel to a wheel bracket using a 1/2" x 3- middle br ace , a 3/4" flat w asher and a 3.90" long spacer 1/2" hex bolt, a 1/2" jam nut and a1/2" nylock jam nut. onto the long end of the shaft. The bent lip of the middle Adjust the nuts so that the wheel is held securely but brace must face the short end of the shaft. Next assemble will spin freely . Repeat on other side . See figure 6. a double sp
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11. Assemble the tongue to the tray, placing the slot's locking 13. Place the tray between the end plates. Temporarily notch to the front. Use two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8" insert three 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts to hold the tray and x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers, and four 3/8" end plates together at the corners. Leave one upper n yloc k n uts as sho wn in figure 8. Tighten. cor ner empty . See figure 9. 12. Assemble two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long 14. Rotate the mi
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16. Place the lift handle through the slot in the tray. Fasten the lift handle to the smaller, inner hole in the middle CAUTION: The Lift Handle can drop wheel bracket using the bolt and nut which you pre- to the rear unexpectedly. It will not lock assemb led ear lier (figure 2). F asten the lift handle to securely in transport position until step the larger, outer hole in the wheel bracket using a 3/8" "c" below is completed. x 1-1/4" hex bolt, the shoulder spacer, and a 3/8"
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OPERATION MAINTENANCE Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up to three 1. Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a small inches in length, from the soil to create small reservoirs that grinder to maintain good penetration. Points should be will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the roots. removed to sharpen. Follow original angle and contour For best aerator performance, the following lawn preparations of points when grinding. and operating procedures are r
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 45-0299 12 13 8 9 12 27 13 14 13 12 1 12 3 19 21 17 3 17 27 22 5 13 9 34 17 23 26 8 7 17 25 24 30 27 28 4 17 33 35 28 10 28 23 12 2 18 32 17 17 12 10 28 27 9 22 31 29 27 28 6 28 32 10 28 28 30 21 20 27 36 37 10
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 45-0299 REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 23 47189 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. 1 24625 1 Tray (48") 24 46526 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" Long 2 24623 1 Middle Brace 25 43019 2 Hex Jam Nut, 1/2-13 Thd. 3 24619 2 End Plate 26 48115 2 Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2" Thd. 4 24624 1 Lift Handle 27 43009 8 Flat Washer, 3/4" 5 24103 1 Tongue 28 741-0439A 8 Split Bearing, 3/4" 6 24626 1 Shaft (48") 29 44474 1 Spacer,
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