Part No 361149
Form No F062810A
7
TOW AE Owner’s Manual
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
1.
Assemble
the machine. See page 11 for parts illustration. Assembly hardware will be located in the parts bag.
2. First attach the two frames together (item 1) with the hardware (items 31,32, and 35).
3. Grease the shafts on the wheel assemblies. Then attach the wheel assemblies to the frame by sliding them in the
collars on the front side of the frame. Then secure them in place with the snap rings (item 22).
4. Attach the hitch assembly and braces (items 9 and 10) to the frame with the hardware (items 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
and 36).
5. Attach the machine to a suitable hitch using the pin (item 15) and hitch pin (item 16).
6.
Place
water tanks or weights in the designated positions the unit and secure them with a strap.
DO NOT
overload
this machine with weights.
7. Secure the lift rod before aerating.
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this
equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
DO NOT
operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, stop immediately and check for
damaged or worn tine reel, loose set screws, or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 10).
TINES RAISING/LOWERING
Place your foot on the wheel guard or insert the lift rod into the square slot
and apply pressure, then pull the pin outward. This will allow the wheel to
move up or down. Repeat this operation on the opposite side. DO NOT
operate with one wheel up and the other down, this can damage the unit.
BEFORE AERATING
MOW:
Mow the lawn to its normal cut height.
WATER:
For the best performance and maximum tine penetration the
lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before aeration.
INSPECT
lawn before beginning work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or
other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.
IDENTIFY
and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as
sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.
Tines down
Aerating
Tines up
transport
