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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 
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.

1.  Tray
2.  Wheels (2)
3.  Wheel Brackets (3)
4.  Tongue
5.  End Plates (2)
6.  Lift Handle

Carton Contents

7.  Hitch Bracket
8.  Shaft
9.  Middle Brace
10.  Knives (32)
11.  Double Spool Assemblies (4)
 

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Summary of Contents for 45-0299

Page 1: ...MANUAL CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 48 PLUG AERATOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts FORM NO 48309 4 25 07 PRINTED IN USA the fastest way to purchase pa...

Page 2: ...ng 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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...racket Insert the bolt from the hub side of the bracket Do not tighten till step 18 See figure 2 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 5 Assembleadoublespoolassembly a5 29 longspacer anotherdoublespoolassembly a...

Page 5: ...x 1 hex bolts and 3 8 nylock nuts Tighten See figure 7 10 Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the tongue Secure it with the hair cotter pin See figure 7 7 Rotate the wheel bracket fas...

Page 6: ...y and end plates together at the corners Leave one upper corner empty See figure 9 14 Rotate the middle brace up against the tongue aligning it with the holes that are closest to the slot in the tray...

Page 7: ...upright then place the lift handle into the transport locking notch at the front end of the slot in the tray b Stand on the right side of the aerator and push against the tray which will force the lif...

Page 8: ...netration up to 140 lbs of weight such as bags of sand or 4 concrete blocks may be added to the tray The weight can be secured to the tray with ties or straps fastened to the front and rear of the tra...

Page 9: ...NOTES...

Page 10: ...UG AERATOR MODEL 45 0299 1 2 4 3 3 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 14 19 21 22 22 23 23 24 26 25 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 31 32 29 30 33 34 35 17 17 17 17 17 17 12 12 12 12 13 18 12 13 13 12 13 17 27 10...

Page 11: ...16 18 x 3 4 Long 20 43086 32 Lock Washer 5 16 21 47810 40 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 Thd 22 1509 69 3 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Long REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO 23 47189 3 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 Thd 24 46526 2 H...

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