Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
CA1548, CA1556, CA1564 & CA1572 Core Aerators 325-091M
12/10/18
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Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-2
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Top Center Link
Lower 3-Point Arms
Tractor Hook-Up
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
1.
If installed, remove 3-Point stabilizing equipment to
allow Aerator to float over the ground and to help
reduce side loading on the spoons.
2. Move drawbar fully forward. (Towards front of tractor)
3. Slowly back tractor up to Core Aerator until tractor’s
lower 3-Point links are aligned with Aerator’s lower
hitch clevises.
4. Attach tractor’s 3-Point lower links to the Core
Aerator’s hitch clevises as follows:
3-Point Hitch (Category 0)
Remove bushing (#3) and store for safe keeping.
Position lower arm hitch holes between the two
inside clevis plates and in line with hitch pin holes.
Insert hitch pins (#1) through all three clevis plates
and lower arm hitch holes. Secure hitch pins with
linchpins (#2).
IMPORTANT:
You could lose steering control if your
tractor is too light. Refer to your tractor’s manual to
determine if additional ballast is needed.
3-Point Hitch (Category 1 limited)
Insert bushings (#3) in the 3-Point lower arm hitch
holes. Position lower arm hitch holes and bushings
between the two inside clevis plates and in line with
the hitch pin holes. Insert hitch pins (#1) through all
three clevis plates and bushing (#3). Secure hitch
pins with linchpins (#2).
3-Point Hitch (Category 1)
Position lower arm hitch holes between the two
outside clevis plates and align with hitch pin holes.
Insert hitch pins (#1) through all three clevis plates
and bushing (#3). Secure hitch pins with linch
pins (#2).
5. Connect top center link to the upper hitch holes using
customer supplied hitch pin and linchpin.
6. With the 3-Point control lever, raise Core Aerator up
just far enough to hold the parking stands off the
floor. Raise park stands up and secure in working
position. See
7.
Return to the tractor and slowly operate controls up
and down to check for clearance between Core
Aerator, tractor tires, frame, and drawbar. Move or
remove drawbar if it interferes with Aerator.
Quick Hitch Hook-Up
Land Pride’s Models QH05 and QH15 Quick Hitches fit
the Core Aerator’s Cat. I hitch. The QH05 Quick Hitch
does not require spacer bushings. If hooking-up with
QH15 Quick Hitch, install spacer bushings on hitch
pins (#1) between the two outer clevis plates. (Bushings
are provided by customer) Attach Quick Hitch to the
spacer bushings and upper 1 1/4" O.D. spacer.
IMPORTANT:
Two spacer bushings (# 320-048D)
are required when using a Quick Hitch. They may be
purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer.
