Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 7
1 Removing the Aerator from the
Crating ............................................................ 8
2 Connecting the Lower Link Arms...................... 8
3 Connecting the Hydraulic Top Link ................... 9
4 Installing the Depth Gauge..............................11
5 Connecting the Traction Unit Upper
Link ............................................................... 12
6 Verifying the Hydraulic Top Link
Setup ............................................................ 12
7 Checking the PTO Angle................................ 13
8 Fitting the PTO Shaft...................................... 13
9 Installing the PTO Shield................................ 15
10 Connecting the PTO Shaft ........................... 15
11 Adjusting the Sway Links.............................. 17
12 Leveling the Aerator Side-to-Side................. 17
13 Installing the Tines ....................................... 18
14 Setting the Tine Depth.................................. 18
15 Installing the Rear Guard ............................. 18
16 Removing the Storage Stands ..................... 19
17 Installing the Latch Lock............................... 20
18 Applying the CE Decal and the Production
Year Decal .................................................... 20
Product Overview ................................................... 22
Before Operation ................................................. 23
Before Operation Safety ................................... 23
Outcross Traction Unit Controls ........................ 23
Traction Unit Controls ....................................... 23
Principles of Operation ..................................... 23
Traction Unit PTO Speed .................................. 23
Training Period ................................................. 24
Before Aerating ................................................ 24
During Operation ................................................. 24
During Operation Safety ................................... 24
Slope Safety ..................................................... 25
Aerating Procedures......................................... 25
Subsoil Cultivation ............................................ 25
Hard Ground..................................................... 26
Longer/Larger Tines ......................................... 26
Multi Row Adapter Heads ................................. 26
Root Zone Lifting .............................................. 26
Adjusting the Tine Angle (Models SR54,
SR54-S, SR70 and SR70-S) ......................... 26
Adjusting the Tine Angle (Model SR72) ............. 27
Adjusting the Tine Depth (Models SR54-S
and SR70-S) ................................................. 27
Adjusting the Tine Depth (Models SR54,
SR70, and SR72) .......................................... 27
Adjusting the Head Return Springs ................... 28
Transport Operation ......................................... 29
Operating Tips ................................................. 29
After Operation .................................................... 29
Maintenance ........................................................... 31
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 31
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 31
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 31
Greasing the PTO Shaft and Roller
Bearings........................................................ 32
Gearbox Oil Specification ................................. 32
Checking the Gearbox Oil................................. 32
Changing the Gearbox Oil ................................ 33
Inspecting/Adjusting the Drive Chain ................ 33
Adjusting the Drive Chain ................................. 33
Lubricating the Drive Chain............................... 34
Adjusting the PTO Clutch.................................. 34
Fastener Torque Specifications ........................ 34
Checking the Springs........................................ 35
Adjusting the Hole Spacing ............................... 35
Removing the Aerator from the Traction
Unit ............................................................... 35
Troubleshooting................................................ 36
Storage ................................................................... 37
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