Aerator
PRO-26
14
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Never
Perform Any Service or Adjustment
Procedures With the Engine
Operating.
All Of The Following Lubrication,
Service, or Adjustment Procedures
Involve Or Are Near Rotating and
Moving Parts.
Always follow all safety decals and warnings.
Wear the appropriate safety gear.
Always remove the wire from the spark plug to
avoid accidental engine starting.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Use Caution When Working Near the Tine Reel
Assembly. Tines Are Sharp and Can Easily Cut
Hands and Feet.
HARDWARE INSPECTION
The Aerator 26 operates with vibration. Check and
retighten nuts and screws frequently to ensure safe
operation.
CLEANING OF THE MACHINE
Keep the Aerator 26 free of any buildup of dirt, cores
or debris. Low pressure wash only.
DO NOT HIGH
PRESSURE WASH
. High pressure washing can force
water into the sealed bearings washing away the
lubrication.
LUBRICATION, FUEL, AND PARTS DISPOSAL
NUMBERS (Europe Only)
Gear Oil and Motor Oil ..... 54112
Grease .............................. 54202
Gasoline, Lead Free ......... 54104
Plastic Parts ..................... 57127
Tires .................................. 57502
SAFE-14
Service and Adjustments
WARNING
SERVICE
FIGURE 4
SV85395-01C
GREASE
REAR TRANSPORT
WHEEL HUBS
Grease Fittings:
Lube after every 20 Hours of
Operation. Two (2) fittings, one located on each
wheel hub.
Chassis:
Lightly lubricate all pivot points with light
machine oil.
Aerator Drive Train Components, Chain,
Sprockets, And Pivot Points:
All bearings in
the drive train require no lubrication. Periodic
inspection should be done to insure that any worn
bearings are detected and replaced. Lubricate
and protect chain from rust and moisture with
a very light coating of machine oil. The chain
sprockets should be cleaned of any dirt build-
up to ensure proper chain contact. Periodically
inspect the chain and sprockets for wear or
damage. Replace if necessary. Periodically
clean the entire machine of dirt, grease and
grass build-up and lubricate all pivot points with
light machine oil.
ENGINE and GEAR REDUCTION UNIT: CHECK
OIL LEVELS DAILY.
Follow the engine
manufacturer’s manual for intervals of oil
change, proper oil types, and fill levels for the
engine and the gear reduction unit.
WARNING
Lubrication
(See Figure 4)
