English, Spanish & French Manual OWNER'S MANUAL 4 0 ” L AW N A E R AT O R MODEL: S AT - 4 0 1 B H S AT - 4 0 1 B H - A • • • • Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Scan this QR code for additional info on our website. Call Customer Service, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224 Visit us on the web! www.brinly.com Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================ CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Aerator! Your Aerator has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
SAFETY ================================================================================================ General Notes (Operation) Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly.
SAFETY / PARTS ================================================================================================ PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU KEEP RIDERS OFF The TOWED ATTACHMENT AND TOWING VEHICLE -- Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for bystanders. -- Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance away while operating this or any attachment. - - Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look carefully behind for bystanders.
PARTS Detail 1 ================================================================================================ 6 See Detail 2 10 See Detail 2 5 1 See Detail 2 1 3 25 18 26 See Detail 2 24 23 See Detail 3 See Detail 3 See Detail 3 20 7 2 16 23 5 + 14 See Detail 2 10 11 21 9 12 + 19 6 8 22 Detail 2 16 Detail 3 17 15 15 13 13 x6 Z-1653 1M1648P x6 Hardware Bag 9 14 See Detail 1 9 x11 10 4 8 6 18 Hardware Bag 1 17 45M1111P Washer; Flat, 5/16” 6 18 45M1717P
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER ================================================================================================ Illustrations on this page are to scale for faster identification of hardware during assembly. 13 DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. Please Call: 1 (877) 728-8224 Nut; Hex 5/16”-18 (x11) ������������ 30M1000P 14 Nut; Hex 1/2" -13 (x4) ���������� 22 Machine Bushing; 5/8" 0.074" thick (x2) B-4768 30M1600P 19 15 Machine Bushing; 5/8" 0.13" thick (x5) B-5456 0.
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ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 2 13 13 15 1. Install drawbar (3) to the tray (4) using the following as illustrated: 15 15 - x2 Round Head Screws (10) 5/16” x 3/4” 3 4 - x2 Lock Washers, 5/16" (15) 5/16” 10 - x2 Hex Nuts, 5/16" (13) x2 10 2.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 3 CAUTION: Gloves are required when handling aerator tines. Tines have extremely sharp points. Use caution when handling. 22 2 22 1. Place a 5/8” thick machine bushing (22) on the axle assembly (2). As illustrated, next slide the axle assembly (2) through the hole in the right side end panel (1). Add another 5/8" thick machine bushing (22). 1 2 2.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ x1 Step 4 2 1. Slide the handle assembly (7) over the end the of the axle assembly (2) 12 Secure by inserting one 1/4” x 1-1/4” hex bolt (12) though the hole in the end of the axle (2) and secure with a 1/4” Hex Lock Nut (19), as shown.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 5 CAUTION: Gloves are RECOMMENDED Carefully rotate the Spike Aerator for this step. 1. Attach one Wheel (9) to the Handle Assembly (8) and the other wheel to the wheel bar mount on the Axle (6).
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Step 6 21 1. Attach Aerator to your towing vehicle using the supplied drawbar pin (21) and hairpin cotter (24). 24 2. To place in Transport Position: • Pull FORWARD on the handle assembly (7). 7 • Pull out slightly and position over transport lock pin (24). Aerator rests on wheels. 24 CAUTION: Avoid damage to tines.
USE AND CARE ================================================================================================ MODEL: S AT- 4 0 1 B H S AT- 4 0 1 B H - A USE & CARE SECTION SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION: Avoid injury while installing & removing! Make sure feet and hands are clear of Tine Tips. Keep body parts away from under drawbar. Do not attempt to disconnect aerator from towing vehicle with weight on the tray. Empty Weight . . . . . . . . . . 42 lbs. Maximum Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 lbs.
USE AND CARE ================================================================================================ USAGE USING THE WEIGHT TRAY The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the weight of the aerator plus the weight loaded in the tray: CAUTION: Avoid injury! Avoid damage to tines. Do not tow the aerator across concrete or asphalt driveways and walkways. Weight Capacity 42 lbs. 150 lbs. 192 lbs. CAUTION: Excessive towed load can cause loss of control on slopes.
USE AND CARE ================================================================================================ STORAGE SERVICE Quality continues with quality service CAUTION: Avoid injury! The Aerator Tines are very sharp. If you have installation questions, are missing parts or need replacement parts, don’t go back to the store! Care should be taken when choosing a storage location for this product. Store Aerator in low traffic aisle ways.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY Aerators The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States (its possessions and territories) and Canada. Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below against defects in material and workmanship, and will at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
