CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator
LA25 Lawn Aerator
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Attaching the axles using the lowest position holes
has the effect of moving the tines closer to the
ground and increasing the depth that the aerator
will penetrate.
The two alternative positioning holes raise the
height of the tines away from the ground and
decrease the depth the tines will penetrate.
Moving from the lowest hole to the middle hole
and to the highest will decrease the depth of the
tines by 10mm each step.
5.6 Tines
Four tines of a similar type must be fitted at all times for
the LA25 operator to function correctly.
Each tine must be threaded and secured tightly into the
tine holder rods. Each tine must be fitted with a washer
and spring washer to ensure the tine can be tightened
sufficiently into the tine rod.
A 17mm spanner must be used to tighten the tines in
place.
5.7 Solid Spiking Tines & Hollow Coring Tines
The LA25 Aerator is supplied with both 10mm solid spikes
and hollow corer tines. You must always use a consistent
tine type when setting up and operating the Aerator.
Solid tines help nutrients to reach soil roots and improve
drainage.
Hollow tines, in addition to the benefits listed for solid
tines, reduce surface compaction by removing a section
of the soil each time a tine is punched into the soil.
5.8 Commissioning
Prior to operation it is necessary to check the engine oil level and add engine oil
level to the levels indicated in the table in section 6.1.
The engine fuel tank will not contain fuel so will need filling to the recommended
level before use.
5.9
General Safety Instructions
Be aware of all the safety requirements for the machine.
Visually check the machine for operational safety, complete components and fixed
guarding prior to each use.
Spring Washer
Washer
Tine Holder Rod
Tine
5.0
Safety Instructions – Pre-Operation
5.1
Basic Safety Instructions
Before starting the machine, read and understand these operating instructions.
5.2
Main Components and Operating Elements
Below is a description of the main components of the LA25 Aerator and how they
operate.
5.3 Engine and Drive
The Honda GX160 is a four stroke engine that runs on
standard unleaded fuel.
The engine is air cooled and therefore it is important
that the grille covering the recoil rope is kept clear from
debris.
The engine air filter cleans the air sucked in by the
engine. A clogged air filter will reduce performance.
The engine is fitted with a fuel on/off lever and a choke lever. Read the engine
operating instructions to understand the operation of these levers.
5.4
Operating Lever
The LA25 Aerator tines are engaged by using the lever located underneath the top
of the handlebar.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO STAGE LEVER. THE GREY BUTTON MUST BE
DEPRESSED BEFORE THE MAIN LEVER CAN BE PULLED UP.
Once the drive has been engaged it will transfer the engine power through a
gearbox, to the tine rods that will rotate. The surface penetrating tines are held at
the end of each tine rod and will be pushed into the ground before being withdrawn
as the tine rods rotate.
5.5 Height Adjustment
The depth of the tine penetration of LA25 Aerator is altered by changing the
position of the back axles.
Each back axle has three holes by which it can be attached to the main chassis
frame.
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