GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AERATOR MAINTENANCE
TO KEEP THE AERATOR IN GOOD
OPERATING CONDITION, PERFORM THE
FOLLOWING:
• When replacement parts are required, use genuine Classen
parts or parts with equivalent characteristics including type,
strength, and material. Failure to do so may result in product
malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/or bystand-
ers.
• Any warning decal that becomes illegible should be replaced
immediately. (See Pg. 5.)
• Do not operate equipment without shield(s) in place. Do not
make any adjustments or perform any maintenance while the
engine is running.
• Thoroughly clean all tines inside and out when aerating is com
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pleted and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust on tines.
• Always lubricate Aerator each time it is put into service. Wipe off
lubrication fittings before and after each lubrication. The num
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ber of lubrication fittings vary depending on model of Aerator.
Model CA-18
- Qty 2, one in each rear wheel assembly.
• Keep drive belt(s) free of oil and dirt.
Model CA-18
(See Fig.2.)
1. Disconnect spark plug.
2. Take off pulley guard by removing two nuts and lock washers.
3. Loosen nut (B) by turning counter-clockwise until nut comes in
contact with head of bolt (A).
4. Tighten bolt (A) until chain is tight between front axle sprocket
(D) and tine assembly sprocket (E).
(See Note Opposite
Page)
5. Retighten nut (B) by turning clockwise against lock washer
(C).
6. Replace pulley guard, nuts and lock washers and
retighten nuts.
4
D
E
A
B
C
Fig. 2
