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Tracmaster Ltd 

CAMON LA20 Lawn Aerator

  

 

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6.0 Maintenance 

6.1 Schedule 

 

 

Operation Daily 

Every 
Week 

Every 

Month 

Engine Check 

engine 

oil level 10W/30 

See separate engine manual 

X X 

 

Check condition of tines 

 

 

Check condition of tines rods 

 

 

Check belt condition 

 

 

Check operating lever and cable 

 

 

Check protection cover condition 

 

 

Check bearings 

 

 

Lubricate wheel bearings 

 

 

Machine 

Tighten all nuts and bolts 

 

 

 

6.2 Basic 

Maintenance 

 
Check that all guards are fitted securely. 
 
Ensure the cable connecting the operating lever to the engine is securely fastened at both 
ends and shows no sign of wear. 
 
Check the pressure of pnuematic tyres and ensure that they do not show any indentations or 
significant wear and tear. 
 
Ensure the wheels are held securely and the fixed pin that holds the wheels onto the axles is 
in place. 
 

6.3 Engine 

6.3.1  Check Engine Oil Level 

 

This is to be checked prior to each use and every 8 hours during operation. 
 
Check only when the engine is off and in a horizontal position. 
 
Clean the oil filler plug and its surrounding parts. 
 
Remove the oil filler plug.  Clean the dipstick with a clean cloth and put the oil filler 
plug all the way back into the engine.  Remove the oil filler plug and check the oil 
level. 
 
Re fill the oil if indicator shows more is required.  For the Honda GX160 the 
recommended oil is SAE 10w/30. 

Summary of Contents for LA20 AERATOR

Page 1: ...LA20 AERATOR Operating Instructions Before commissioning the machine read operating instructions and observe warning and safety instructions...

Page 2: ...agrams visit www tracmaster co uk Manufacturer Details Tracmaster Ltd Sovereign Centre Victoria Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9LR UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 1444 247689 Fax 44 1444 871612 www tracmast...

Page 3: ...iking Tines Hollow Coring Tines 6 4 8 Commissioning 6 4 9 General Safety Instructions 6 4 10 Engine Specific Safety Instructions 7 5 0 Safety Instructions Starting and Operating 8 5 1 To Start the Eng...

Page 4: ...ted thatch and foreign material IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY The tines of the CAMON LA20 Aerator are designed to be used only on grassed areas where the surface soil is more than 10cm in depth Prior to op...

Page 5: ...Fuel Tank Capacity 3 6 litres Fuel Type Unleaded Fuel Consumption 313g kwhr Air Filter Paper Rated Engine Speed 3600 rpm Engine Oil 10w 30 Oil Filling Quantity 0 5 litres Dry Weight 15kg MACHINE Mode...

Page 6: ...Tine 3 2 Unpacking Instructions Open the top of cardboard box Cut the box open by using a sharp knife to cut down through the four corners of the box Swivel the folded top part of the handlebar until...

Page 7: ...ll reduce performance The engine is fitted with a fuel on off lever and a choke lever Read the engine operating instructions to understand the operation of these levers 4 4 Operating Lever The LA20 Ae...

Page 8: ...ients to reach soil roots and improve drainage Hollow tines in addition to the benefits listed for solid tines reduce surface compaction by removing a section of the soil each time a tine is punched i...

Page 9: ...ng the machinery and making adjustments Always start the engine in the open air Starting an engine within a confined space can lead to the inhalation of toxic substances Do not smoke or use a naked fl...

Page 10: ...s determined by the fuel tank type see diagram Switch the engine ignition switch to the ON position Turn the fuel tap located on the engine carburetor to the ON position If the engine is cold or has n...

Page 11: ...KLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE WE RECOMMEND GRASS IS CUT PRIOR TO AERATING Do not operate the Aerator on wet lawns or in wet weather Hollow tines should only be used on moist ground con...

Page 12: ...ork the Aerator on slopes of more than 20 degrees and always work across the slope not up and down it 5 5 Procedure for Unexpected Shut Down Release the operating lever Turn the engine operating switc...

Page 13: ...nnecting the operating lever to the engine is securely fastened at both ends and shows no sign of wear Check the pressure of pnuematic tyres and ensure that they do not show any indentations or signif...

Page 14: ...extreme temperatures or conditions change the oil after every 50 hours Open the drain plug on the engine and the filling plug and drain the oil into a suitable container or use a suction pump to remo...

Page 15: ...Broken belt Replace belt Poor depth and propulsion Operator is pushing the machine Pull back on handlebar during operation to ensure tines are vertical 6 5 2 Engine Problem Possible Cause Remedy Spar...

Page 16: ...lways clean the machine and dry thoroughly prior to storage and ensure all lubrication points have been re greased For periods of long storage change the engine oil Either drain the fuel completely or...

Page 17: ...ontact Tracmaster on 01444 247689 to find out who your local Authorised Agent is Company __________________________ Date ______________________________ Company __________________________ Date ________...

Page 18: ...vereign Centre Victoria Road Burgess Hill RH15 9LR UNITED KINGDOM Machine Description Lawn Aerator Type CAMON LA20 Serial No Harmonised Standards applied including parts of EN 12100 1 2003 Safety of M...

Page 19: ...ss Hill RH15 9LR Alternatively visit www tracmaster co uk and complete the online form CUSTOMER DETAILS Name Company if applicable Address Postcode Email Phone MACHINE DETAILS Machine CAMON Lawn Aerat...

Page 20: ...2011 Tracmaster Ltd Sovereign Centre Victoria Road Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Tel 44 0 1444 247689 Fax 44 0 1444 871612 www tracmaster co uk info tracmaster co uk...

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