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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Classen product.  You have purchased a world class product, one of the best 

designed and built anywhere.  

This product comes with Parts and Operator's Manuals. The useful life and good service you receive from this 

product depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual.  Treat this product properly 

and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service.

See a Classen dealer for any service or parts needed.  Classen service ensures that you continue to receive  

the best results possible from Classen products.  You can trust Classen replacement parts because they are 

manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.  

Classen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner.  For longest life, 

use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instruc-

tions.  You'll always be glad you did.

 

Classen

1028 Street  Road

Southampton, PA 18966

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

FIGURES 

PAGE

SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................4-7

LABELS ............................................................................................................................................................8

CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................................................9

OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................................10-11

MAINTENANCE / STORAGE ....................................................................................................................12-13

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... BACK COVER

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AERATOR

Summary of Contents for TA18H

Page 1: ...MAN 4173324 Rev A 01 2016 COMPACT AERATOR TA18H OPERATOR S MANUAL Parts Manual 4173161...

Page 2: ...e operation and service 3 How to use controls 4 Operating the machine correctly 5 Transporting the Aerator 6 Correct fuel and lubricants 7 Daily and periodic inspections 8 Changing oil after break in...

Page 3: ...r parts needed Classen service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Classen products You can trust Classen replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same...

Page 4: ...ALERT Your safety and the safety of others is involved Signal word definitions The signal words below are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness These words appear in this manualandonthesafety...

Page 5: ...a mo ments notice Site preparation and circumstances Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely per form the job Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer Clear the area t...

Page 6: ...irs or adjustments as specifically noted such as for carburetor adjustment where the engine must be running Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts in these circumstances Allow the tines to come to...

Page 7: ...ehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Fill containers on the ground away from the vehicle When practical remove petrol gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it...

Page 8: ...nual del operador y las etiquetas Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Ingl s Use protecci n ocular y auditiva No haga funcionar sin los protectores en su...

Page 9: ...Move to the ON position before starting engine CHOKE C Move to the CHOKE position to apply the choke Move to the RUN position to remove the choke THROTTLE D Push throttle forward CONTROL HANDLE E Sque...

Page 10: ...the filler cap dipstick and wipe it clean c Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick d If the oil level is low fill to the edg...

Page 11: ...urf 5 Pull back slowly on the control handle to begin aerating For maximum penetration into turf apply downward pressure on handle This model has three tine hubs that drive independently to allow for...

Page 12: ...is completed and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust on tines Always lubricate Aerator each time it is put into service Wipe off lubrication fittings before and after each lubrication The numbe...

Page 13: ...TINE DEPTH CONTROL The depth control that the tine can penetrate the ground can be controlled using the depth control bolts on both sides of the unit as shown in Figure 4 Set both bolts to the desired...

Page 14: ...under this warranty will be furnished or performed by our factory authorized service stations There is no other expressed warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness fo...

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