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Owner’s 

Manual 

AE-48

IMPORTANT

Read  and follow all 

Safety Precautions 

and  Instructions 

Before Operating this 

Equipment.

Made In CHINA

1602  CORPORATE  DRIVE , PO  BOX  67,  WARRENSBURG,  MISSOURI  64093 

PH  660. 747. 8183      FAX  660. 747. 8650

swisherinc.com

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT  SINCE  1945

11626                                                           

REV. 05-350

48” PLUG AERATOR

Summary of Contents for AE-48 PLUG AERATOR

Page 1: ...cautions and Instructions Before Operating this Equipment Made In CHINA 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE PO BOX 67 WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PH 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 swisherinc com MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945 11626 REV 05 350 48 PLUG AERATOR ...

Page 2: ...arranty claim can be processed THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some states do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warr...

Page 3: ...er to parts and hardware illustrations below If you are missing parts contact Swisher l Customer Service at 1 800 222 8183 for missing hardware or parts Recommended Tools for assembly 2 each Combination Wrenches 7 16 1 2 3 4 1 Adjustable Wrench Medium Size 1 Medium Size Pliers PARTS LISTING NOTE Parts 9 11 below will be assembled for this model Ref Description Ref Description 1 Tray 7 Lift Handle ...

Page 4: ... 5 16 x 1 3 16 P 6 Flat Washer 7 8 D 8 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 7 8 Q 8 Spacer 1 4 Long E 6 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 R 1 Spacer Tube 2 90 F 1 Lock Pin Not Shown S 2 Spacer Tube 1 00 G 1 Hair Cotter Pin T 1 Spacer Tube 2 38 H 1 Hitch Pin U 2 Spacer Tube 5 29 I 2 Hex Nut 1 2 V 1 Shoulder Spacer J 2 Hex Nylock Nut 1 2 X 8 Split Plastic Bearing 4 Hardware Contents ...

Page 5: ...t 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 1 Lock Nut 5 16 Step 2A Insert Hex Bolt See Figure 2 Next insert from the short side of the axle a 5 16 x 1 3 16 Hex Bolt into the hole on the wheel bracket closest to the axle smaller hole Attach 5 16 Lock Nut to the bolt Do not fully tighten until later step Step 2A Hardware Needed 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 16 1 Lock Nut 5 16 Step 3 Assemble Short Side of Axle Shaft See fig...

Page 6: ...rd 9 1 spacer tube 10 7 8 flat Washer Step 4 Hardware Needed 1 Middle Brace 2 Double Spools 1 2 38 Spacer tube 1 2 90 Spacer tube 1 5 29 Spacer tube 1 1 Spacer Tube 3 Flat Washer 7 8 Step 5 Attach End Plates Wheel Brackets Start by rotating the wheel bracket in the middle of the axle shaft so it is pointing upward Next attach an End Plate to one side followed by 7 8 Flat washer followed by a wheel...

Page 7: ...otter pin Fully tighten connections Step 7 Hardware Needed 1 Hitch Bracket 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 x 1 2 Lock Nuts 5 16 1 Hitch Pin 1 Hair Cotter Pin Step 8 Attach Tongue to Top Tray See Figure 8 Attach the tongue to the top tray with the large opening of the tray slot facing forward Attach tongue using the top tray holes to right side of slot viewing from front For right side holes of tongue connection ...

Page 8: ...ng 5 16 x 1 Bolts and 5 16 Lock Nuts Do not fully tighten until final step Step 9 Hardware Needed 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 2 Lock Nuts 5 16 2 Flat Washers 5 16 Step 10 Secure Upper Tray See figure 10 Attach both end plates to the top tray using 5 16 x 7 8 Hex Bolt 5 16 Flat Washer and 5 16 Lock Nut for each corner 2 connections per corner Repeat for each corner Do not fully tighten until final step Ste...

Page 9: ...le to the wheel bracket smaller hole using the 5 16 x 1 3 16 bolt and 5 16 nut you pre assembled earlier in step 2 Attach the lift handle to larger hole using a 5 16 x 1 3 16 Hex Bolt shoulder spacer and 5 16 Lock Nut Fully tighten connections Step 11 Hardware Needed 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 16 1 Lock Nut 5 16 1 Shoulder Spacer 9 ...

Page 10: ...and then fully tighten the connections on the middle brace Make sure handle still rests against right side of offset hole Lift handle should have to be forced over to tray slot for lowering FULLY TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS and CHECK THAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT Figure 12 Close Up Photo BEHIND THE LIFT ARM on the top tray is a place for locking pin device Slide locking pin through holes when aerator is ...

Page 11: ... 12 NB504 Hex Bolt 5 16 18X1 1 4 29 12157 Spacer Tube 2 38 13 NB501 Hex Bolt 5 16 18X1 30 12158 Spacer Tube 1 14 12154 Spacer 1 4 31 12159 Spacer Tube 2 90 17 BN181 Lock Nut 32 12160 Spacer Tube 5 29 18 12155 Shoulder Spacer 33 12161 Handle Grip 19 NB143 Hex Bolt 5 16 X 3 4 34 12162 Hitch Pin 20 NB275 Flast Washer 35 NB247 Cotter Pin 21 NB181 Lock Nut 5 16 36 12163 Aerator Plugger Knife 22 NB503 H...

Page 12: ... TYPE _______________ PART NUMBER WITH PAINT CODE PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE P O BOX 67 WARRENSBURG MO 64093 ATV LAWN ACCESSORIES Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Before Operating t...

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