CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator
LA25 Lawn Aerator
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7.0 Maintenance
Important! Before undertaking any maintenance ensure that the engine is
off and the fuel tap is off.
7.1 Schedule
Operation
Daily
Every
Week
Every
Month
Engine
Check engine oil level SAE 10W/30 API SJ or equivalent
See separate engine manual
X
X
Machine
Check condition of tines
X
Check condition of tine rods
X
Check chain condition
X
Check operating lever and cable
X
Check protection cover condition
X
Check bearings
X
Lubricate wheel bearings
X
Tighten all nuts and bolts
X
Check gearbox oil
X
X
7.2 Basic Maintenance
Check that all guards are fitted securely.
Ensure the cable connecting the operating lever to the engine is securely fastened
at both ends and shows no sign of wear.
Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they do not show any indentations
or significant wear and tear.
Ensure the wheels are held securely and the bolt that holds the wheels onto the
axles is in place.
7.3
Gearbox
Important! Before checking the
gearbox oil level the LA25 Aerator
needs to be tilted back to ensure
that the gearbox is level. The
front wheels should be raised
approximately 40mm off the
ground (Fig 9). You can also place a
spirit level on the gearbox.
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Lift the operating lever (Fig. 7) to engage
the drive and start the tines rotating in
their lifted position.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO STAGE
LEVER. THE GREY BUTTON MUST BE
DEPRESSED BEFORE THE MAIN LEVER
CAN BE PULLED UP.
Push the the tine control lever (Fig. 8),
forward to lower the tine lifting board.
This will allow the rotating tine rods to fall to a vertical position where the tines will
be penetrating the ground.
As the tines begin to penetrate the ground they will start to propel the Aerator
forwards.
DURING OPERATION OF THE LA25 AERATOR APPLY A SMALL PULLING PRESSURE ON
THE HANDLEBAR AS THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TINES AND TINE RODS REMAIN
IN A VERTICAL POSITION. THE TINES MUST BE VERTICAL FOR MAXIMUM AERATING
DEPTHS AND EFFICIENT PROPULSION TO BE ACHIEVED.
Do not work the Aerator on slopes of more than 20 degrees. Always work across the
slope, not up and down it.
6.5
Procedure for Unexpected Shut Down
Release the operating lever.
Turn the engine operating switch located on the handlebars to the OFF position.
Ensure the tines have stopped prior to moving the machine.
6.6 Residual Risks of the LA25 Aerator
The LA25 Aerator is designed to be pushed by the operator during transportation
and whilst it propels itself during operation it does not have a driven axle. It has no
brake system and therefore the operator must hold firmly onto the machine at all
times when the machine is on sloped areas.
Fig. 7
40mm
Spirit Level
Fig. 9
