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85397-85398 Rev F

Grease Fittings:

  Lube after every 20 Hours of Operation. Two 

(2) fittings, one located on each transport wheel hub.

Chassis:

 Lightly lubricate all pivot points with light machine oil.

Chains, 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. Lubricate all pivot points with light 

machine oil.

Transaxle: 

The transaxle is a sealed unit that requires no further lubrication. Periodic inspection should 

be done to insure that any leaking seals or worn bearings are detected and replaced. 

ENGINE:

 CHECK OIL LEVELS DAILY.

 Follow the engine manufacturer’s manual for 

intervals of oil change, proper oil types, and fill levels for the engine. Check oil with 

engine sitting level.

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.

Use Caution When Working Near the Tine Reel Assembly. Tines Are Sharp and Can Easily 

Cut Hands and Feet. Wear the appropriate safety gear.

Use the Transport Locking Pin To Secure The Tine Wheels In A Lowered Position and to 

Avoid Accidental Dropping of the Tine Wheels.

Service and Adjustments

SV85384-01 

SERVICE

SV85397-01RevF

Lubrication

CLEANING AND HARDWARE INSPECTION

The  Aerator  operates  with  vibration.  Check 

and  retighten  nuts  and  screws  frequently  to 

ensure safe operation. 
Keep  the Aerator  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.

ACCESS TO TINES REELS AND TINES

Remove the weight tray to gain access to the 

tine reels and to the tines.

 

REMOVABLE

WEIGHT TRAY

SV85397-03RevF

WARNING

PULL TO UNLOCK DRIVE WHEELS

NEUTRAL

CHECK OIL WITH ENGINE 

SITTING LEVEL

Summary of Contents for 85397

Page 1: ...6 708 773 Additional Patents Pending Manual Number 668268 Rev F DANGER IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPERU...

Page 2: ...nd Speed 11 Planning Aerating Path 12 Turning Aerator At End of a Row and Moving Aerator Backwards 12 Inspection During Operation 12 Decals 13 Operator Daily Inspection 14 Storage 14 Troubleshooting T...

Page 3: ...ice Patents and Registered Trademarks Covered Under US Patent 6 708 773 Additional Patents Pending TURFCO is a registered trademark of Turfco Mfg Inc TurnAer and XT5 are registered trademark of Turfco...

Page 4: ...owers edgers brush and string trimmers Rotary mowers can throw debris at speed up to 320 Km h Hearing If the noise level of the equipment is too loud use ear protection Do not use stereo headsets duri...

Page 5: ...nes and fittings frequently for cracks and leaks Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt Then pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent hand or arm injury Do not remove the...

Page 6: ...lace by the flat washers See Figure 1 Tighten securely Check movement of the transport wheels lift handle Step 6 Lower the transport wheels and move the Transport Locking Pin in to the Locked position...

Page 7: ...BOLT WITH 3 8 16 NYLOCK NUT 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 HEX HEAD SCREW WITH FLAT WASHERS BUSHING AND 3 8 16 NYLOCK NUT BUSHING SCREW FLAT WASHERS NYLOCK NUT Unleaded Gasoline SAE 30 Fuel Shutoff Valve CHECK OIL WI...

Page 8: ...s DESCRIPTION OF OPERATOR CONTROLS See Figure 2 The Operator Controls are located on the handlebar They are the Transport Wheels Lift Handle and the Forward Reverse Direction Control Handle Engine con...

Page 9: ...st Engagement On Uneven Ground Can Cause The Aerator To Tip Or Roll Over The direction handle will not act as a brake when released If the direction handle is released when the Aerator is going up a s...

Page 10: ...cessary fill the engine crankcase in accordance with the engine manufacturer s instructions Grease The fittings in the rear wheel hubs Use fresh fuel of a type and grade recommended by the engine manu...

Page 11: ...Allow Engine to Return to Idle Speed Briggs and Stratton 4 Place Throttle to STOP Position Use On Off switch on Subaru engine 5 Place Engine Fuel Shutoff To OFF Position To stop the engine in an emerg...

Page 12: ...hat are too tight to turn To turn the Aerator in a tight area lift the tines out of the ground using the transport wheels lift handle Pull back on the Direction Control handle and back out of the tigh...

Page 13: ...L INSTRUCTION DECAL G PRODUCTION IDENTIFICATION DECAL H FUEL TANK SELECTOR Subaru Only PL85397 07RevF 190cc 5 Km h 3 5 MPH 2 4 Km h 1 5 MPH 149 Kg 328 lbs Turfco TurnAerTM XT5 Aerator Product Number 8...

Page 14: ...for proper lubrication of the entire machine Check for proper oil levels in the engine Check engine oil with engine setting level Check condition and sharpness of the tines Check for plugged or blocke...

Page 15: ...ERIOUS 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 Par...

Page 16: ...peration cannot be reached with adjustment DIRECTION CONTROL HANDLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 7 The direction control cable can be adjusted to correct the forward reverse speeds and to recenter the...

Page 17: ...elevated loosen the idler sprocket and move along the slot to adjust to the proper tension setting Chain should have a up and down movement of 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch 12 mm to 19 mm Take measurement abov...

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