CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator
LA25 Lawn Aerator
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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 the same 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 (Fig. 4).
Use a 17mm spanner to tighten the tines in place.
We recommend checking the tightness of the tines at
intervals during operation.
5.7 Solid Spiking Tines & Hollow Coring Tines
The LA25 Aerator is supplied with a set of both 10mm
solid spikes and hollow corer tines (Fig. 5). You must
always use four of the same tines 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,
if required, add engine oil 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. See engine manual for more
information.
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.
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 (Fig. 1) 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 (Fig. 2).
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.
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.
Fig. 3
Spring Washer
Washer
Tine Holder Rod
Tine
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
