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Owner's Manual
LAWN AERATOR
MODELS:
PA-40 BH
PA-48 BH
• Assembly
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
For use with Riders
and Lawn/Garden Tractors
This manual contains information for the safety
IMPORTANT
of persons and property. Read it carefully before
assembly and operation of the equipment!
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L-1762 Rev. E
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INTRODUCTION CONGRA TULA TIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator! Y our lawn aerator is designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enables you to assemble and maintain your lawn aerator properly . And please, always observe the “Safety” instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................................................
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SAFETY TOWING SAFELY TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY OR CONTROL: • Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. T ravel slowly and allow extra time and distance • Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle to stop. listed in the vehicle operator's manual. • T otal towed weight must not exceed limits specified in • Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a towing vehicle operator's manual. car , truck or A TV . •
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PARTS REFERENCE 32 5 17 29 32 24 24 8 2 20 7 24 22 21 31 16 25 7 32 32 4 15 18 23 20 12 15 32 3 24 24 26 31 24 25 33 20 13 8 6 30 20 32 9 10 24 28 20 15 26 5 13 32 15 26 32 12 27 15 14 11 28 19 16 30 25 30 23 22 Installation Questions? Missing Parts? Replacement Parts? DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE! ST
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PARTS LIST ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION MODEL PA-40 BH MODEL PA-48 BH PART NO. QTY. PART NO. QTY. 1 Instructions L-1762 1 L-1762 1 2 Clevis R-892-10 2 R-892-10 2 3 Caution Label R-1946 1 R-1946 1 4 Logo Decal B-5922 1 B-5925 1 5 Side Plate B-4851-10 2 B-4901-10 2 6 T ray With Labels B-6173-BH 1 B-6257-BH 1 7 T ow Bar B-6259-10 2 B-6259-10 2 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" 2M1016P 4 2M1016P 4 9 Plugging Spoon B-4855-10 24 B-4855-10 32 10 Axle Assembly B-5700-10 1 B-5702-10 1 11 Lift Handle Assembly B-5698-10
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ASSEMBLY Figure 1 SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED: 6 1/2" W rench (2) Slip Joint Pliers 24 T ape Measure 15/16" W rench (2) 20 32 1a. Assemble Side Plates (5) to T ray (6) as shown. 5 Pre-assemble the Flat W ashers (24) to the Hex Bolts (20). Insert the 32 Bolt and W asher Assembly from the inside of the tray . Secure with Nylon Lock Nuts (32). When tightening the bolts, for the P A-48 BH maintain a distance of IMPORTANT 48" to 48-1/8" inside to inside of Side Plates (5). For th
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ASSEMBLY 6 20 Figure 3 TOW BAR ASSEMBLY 20 3a. Assemble Mount Brackets (31) to T ray (6) as shown. Insert the Bolts from the topside of the T ray . Loosely tighten with Nylon Lock Nuts (32). 31 IMPORTANT T ray with label faces forward. 31 33 32 For P A-48 BH model install Center Plate (33) to T ray (6) as shown. Insert the Bolts from the 32 32 topside of the T ray . Loosely tighten with Nylon Lock Nuts (32). 32 7 (20) (32) Hex Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16" Qty . 4 f
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ASSEMBLY Figure 5 TUBE ASSEMBLY 20 24 5a. Assemble Plugging Spoons (9) to each welded plate (side opposite welds) of all the T ube (28) Assemblies (12 and 13) as shown. For P A-48H, Lock Nut, 5/16" pre-assemble Hex Bolts (20) and Flat W ashers Qty . 24 for P A-40 BH (24). NOTE: P A-40BH does not use Flat W ashers. Qty . 32 for P A-48 BH Install the Bolt (and W asher Assemblies) through 15 Plugging Spoons and secure with Lock Nuts (28). 9 (24) IMPORTANT Rounded p art of spoon fits
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ASSEMBLY Figure 7 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 14 7a. Push the Axle Assembly (10) through the left side plate as far as possible and rotate so the hole in the flat plate faces to the rear as shown. Install the Lift Handle Assembly (1 1) with the 10 welded tube facing out, to the Axle Assembly (10). Secure with Hex Bolt (19) and Nylon Lock 19 Nut (32). 7b. Slip Handle Grip (14) over end of Lift Handle Assembly (1 1). NOTE: Soapy water will ease the assembly . NOTE: Make sure the Axle Assem
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ASSEMBLY Adjust This Surface T o Level Figure 9 LEVELING 9a. The final step is to level T ray (6) using Adjustment Bolts adjustment bolts as shown here and installed in Step 2. T o adjust, loosen Bolts and position T ow Bars until level. T o T ractor NOTE: The adjustment is made with the aerator attached to the rider or lawn/garden tractor with the wheels in transport position. OPERATION CAUTION WHEN TO AERATE After first thirty minutes of use check all fasteners for Y our Aerat
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MAINTENANCE Should rust develop, sand lightly and then paint area with USE OF ADDITIONAL WEIGHT enamel. The weight required to give a recommended penetration Periodically check all fasteners for tightness. of approximately two to three inches will vary according to soil type and conditions. Concrete blocks, patio blocks, sand bags, or any other type of weight can be added to IMPORTANT: Aerator T ray as required. W eight can be secured by using tie downs through holes in T ray Fla
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Pull Behind Accessories The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Brinly-Hardy Co. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed
