™ OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-0299 48" PLUG AERATOR CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com FORM NO.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES. LOOK FORTHIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. 1.
SHOWN FULL SIZE A C B D E G F H O L M I P J N S K Q R T NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE U V W HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS REF QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION A 2 46526 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg. B 3 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg. C 6 43087 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Lg. D 6 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Lg. E 8 43182 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Assemble a wheel bracket to the middle hole in the shaft so that the hub of the bracket faces the short end of the shaft. Fasten the bracket to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten. See figure 2. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 7/16" wrenches (2) 1/2" wrenches (2) 9/16" wrenches (2) 3/4" wrenches or adjustable wrenches 4. Pre-assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the smaller hole in the wheel bracket.
6. Assemble a 2.38" long spacer, a 3/4" flat washer, the middle brace, a 3/4" flat washer and a 3.90" long spacer onto the long end of the shaft. The bent lip of the middle brace must face the short end of the shaft. Next assemble a double spool assembly, a 5.29" long spacer, another double spool assembly, a 1.00" long spacer and a 3/4" flat washer onto the shaft. See figure 4. 2.38" LONG SPACER 8. Assemble a wheel to a wheel bracket using a 1/2" x 31/2" hex bolt, a 1/2" jam nut and a1/2" nylock jam nut.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the tray is turned so that the locking notch is at the front as shown in figure 8. 13. Place the tray between the end plates. Temporarily insert one 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt into each back corner and one of the front corners of the tray to hold end plates together at three of the four corners. 11. Assemble the tongue to the tray using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers, and four 3/8" nylock nuts as shown in figure 8. Tighten. 14.
16. Place the lift handle through the slot in the tray. Fasten the lift handle to the smaller, inner hole in the middle wheel bracket using the bolt and nut which you preassembled earlier (figure 2). Fasten the lift handle to the larger, outer hole in the wheel bracket using a 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, the shoulder spacer, and a 3/8" nylock nut. Tighten both nylock nuts. See figure 11. CAUTION: The Lift Handle can drop to the rear unexpectedly.
OPERATION MAINTENANCE Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up to three inches in length, from the soil to create small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the roots. For best aerator performance, the following lawn preparations and operating procedures are recommended. 1. Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good penetration. Points should be removed to sharpen. Follow original angle and contour of points when grinding. 2.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 45-0299 8 13 12 12 9 27 13 12 14 13 1 12 3 19 21 17 3 17 5 13 34 27 9 17 23 26 17 7 22 8 25 24 27 30 28 17 4 33 35 28 10 28 12 18 32 10 28 23 2 17 17 12 22 9 29 27 31 27 28 6 28 10 32 28 28 30 21 20 36 10 37 27
REPAIR PARTS FOR 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 45-0299 REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 24625 1 Tray (48") 2 24623 1 Middle Brace 3 24619 2 End Plate 4 24624 1 Lift Handle 5 24103 1 Tongue 6 24626 1 Shaft (48") 7 23687 1 Hitch Bracket 8 46503 2 Wheel 9 63931 3 Wheel Bracket Assembly 10 63929 4 Spool Assembly (Double) 12 43087 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Long 13 43001 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Long 14 23625 8 Spacer, 1/4" Long HA21362 17 12 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Thd.
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