™
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-0299
48" PLUG AERATOR
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN USA
FORM NO. 48309 (4/25/07)
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
Key
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Description
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Jam Nut, 1/2"
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Flat Washer, 3/4" (2 for shims)
Spacer, 1/4" Long
Spacer Tube, 3.90" Long
Spacer Tube, 1.00" Long
Spacer Tube, 2.38" Long
Spacer Tube, 5.29" Long
Shoulder Spacer
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Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter Pin
Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Handle Grip
Split Plastic Bearing
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Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Nylock Nut, 1/4"
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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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Insert the
bolt from the hub side of the bracket. Do not tighten
till step 18. See figure 2.
Before assembling the aerator, lay out all the parts
and hardware as shown on previous pages.
SHORT END
3/8" x 1-1/4"
OF SHAFT
CAUTION: POINTS OF AERATOR
KNIVES ARE SHARP! EXERCISE
CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE
ASSEMBLING AND USING THE
AERATOR.
HEX BOLT
1/4"
NYLOCK NUT
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8"
1. Assemble eight aerator knives on the outside of each
double spool assembly. Rotate each knife to insert the
locking tab into the spool plate, then align the square
holes and secure with a 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a
5/16" lockwasher, and a 5/16" nylock nut. See figure
1.
NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 2
2. Pushsplitplasticbearingsintobothendsofeachdouble
spool tube. See figure 1.
5. Assembleadoublespoolassembly,a5.29"longspacer,
anotherdoublespoolassembly,a1.00"longspacerand
a 3/4" flat washer onto the short end of the shaft. See
figure 3.
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16" LOCK
WASHER
5/16"
SPLIT
NYLOCK NUT
BEARING
3/4" FLAT
WASHER
1.00" LONG
SPACER
5.29" LONG
SPACER
SHORT END
SPLIT
BEARING
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
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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
bracemustfacetheshortendoftheshaft.Nextassemble
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.
8. Assemble a wheel to a wheel bracket using a 1/2" x 3-
1/2" hex bolt, a 1/2" jam nut and a1/2" nylock jam nut.
Adjust the nuts so that the wheel is held securely but
will spin freely. Repeat on other side. See figure 6.
MIDDLE
BRACE
2.38" LONG
SPACER
3.90" LONG
SPACER
LONG END
OF SHAFT
3/4" FLAT
3/4" FLAT
WASHER
1/2" NYLOCK JAM NUT
1/2"JAM NUT
WASHER
1/2" x 3-1/2"
HEX BOLT
5.29" LONG
SPACER
FIGURE 6
1.00" LONG
SPACER
FIGURE 4
9. Assemble the hitch bracket to the tongue using two 3/8"
x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. Tighten. See figure
7.
7. Rotate the wheel bracket fastened to the middle of the
shaft so that it is pointing upward. Assemble an end
plate, a 3/4" flat washer and a second wheel bracket
onto the long end of the shaft. Point this wheel bracket
as shown in figure 5. Secure it to the shaft using a 1/4"
x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten. Repeat
on short end of shaft.
10. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and
the tongue. Secure it with the hair cotter pin. See figure
7.
3/8" x 1"
HITCH
MIDDLE WHEEL BRACKET
POINTING UP
HEX BOLT
PIN
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
HAIR COTTER PIN
3/4" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 7
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 5
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11. Assemblethetonguetothetray,placingtheslot'slocking
notch to the front. Use 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.
13. Place the tray between the end plates. Temporarily
insert three 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts to hold the tray and
end plates together at the corners. Leave one upper
corner empty. See figure 9.
12. Assemble two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long
spacers and two 3/8" nylock nuts to the holes on the
right side of the slot in the tray. Tighten. See figure 8.
14. Rotate the middle brace up against the tongue, aligning
it with the holes that are closest to the slot in the tray.
Fasten the brace to the tongue using two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. Do not tighten till step 18.
See figure 9.
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
5/16" x 3/4"
3/8" x 1"
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
HEX BOLT
HEX BOLT
(Temporary)
1/4" LONG
SPACERS
MIDDLE
BRACE
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 8
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 9
15. Fasten the end plates to the corners of the tray using
eight 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do
not tighten till step 18.
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 10
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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 pre-
assembled 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. It will not lock
securely in transport position until step
"c" below is completed.
17. Push the grip onto the lift handle. See figure 11.
18. Performthefollowingstepsinsequencetoassuresecure
locking of the lift handle. Refer to figure 12.
a. Turn the aerator upright, then place the lift handle
into the transport locking notch at the front end of
the slot in the tray.
b. Stand on the right side of the aerator and push
against the tray, which will force the lift handle over
to the right side of the notch.
c. Keep the tray and lift handle in this alignment and
tighten the eight bolts at the corners of the tray.
d. Tighten the two bolts which fasten the middle brace
to the tray.
GRIP
SHOULDER
SPACER
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
e. After performing these steps, some effort should
be required to shift the lift handle from the transport
locking notch over into the slot to lower the aerator.
When the aerator is raised, the lift handle should
spring back over into the transport locking notch.
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
PRE-ASSEMBLED
NUT AND HEX BOLT
c
PUSH AGAINST
THIS SIDE
FIGURE 11
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a
c
c
d
c
FIGURE 12
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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.
Forbestaeratorperformance,thefollowinglawnpreparations
and operating procedures are recommended.
1. Pluggerpointscanperiodicallybesharpenedwithasmall
grinder to maintain good penetration. Points should be
removed to sharpen. Follow original angle and contour
of points when grinding.
2. For storage, clean the aerator and lightly oil all exposed
metal parts to prevent rust.
CAUTION: POINTS OF AERATOR
KNIVES ARE SHARP! EXERCISE
CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE
USING THE AERATOR.
LUBRICATION
1. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of
lawn aerator.
2. Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place
throttle at slow engine speed.
1. Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed.
2. Oil the wheel hubs as needed.
3. Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed
and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the
ground. Increase speed as conditions permit.
4. Aerateinthestraightestlinepossible,makingoverlapping
passes to increase the plugger point pattern.
5. Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points
engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn.
6. DO NOT cross over walks or drives without first raising
the aerator to the transport position.
7. On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down
direction. DO NOT attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
8. To increase the depth of plugger point penetration,
up to 140 lbs. of weight, such as bags of sand or (4)
concrete blocks, may be added to the tray. The weight
can be secured to the tray with ties or straps fastened
to the front and rear of the tray. Fasten so that the ties
or straps cannot become entangled on rotating parts.
10. Ifthegroundisextremelyhardanddry,itisrecommended
that it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours
prior to aerating.
11. DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is too wet,
(muddy).
12. Dotosmallrocksandgravelwhicharenormallypresent
inaeratedsoilplugs,itisrecommendedthattheplugsbe
raked;otherwisedamagetothelawnmowerbladesmay
arise, especially when reel type mowers are used.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT INJURY,
DISMOUNT FROM TRACTOR TO
RAISE OR LOWER AERATOR
CONTAINING ADDED WEIGHT.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 45-0299
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 45-0299
REF. PART QTY.
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
REF. PART QTY.
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
23 47189
24 46526
25 43019
26 48115
27 43009
28 741-0439A
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30 44500
31 46537
32 47675
33 47707
34 47623
35 43343
36 24924
37 43080
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Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" Long
Hex Jam Nut, 1/2-13 Thd.
Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2" Thd.
Flat Washer, 3/4"
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24623
24619
24624
24103
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46503
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Tray (48")
Middle Brace
End Plate
Lift Handle
Tongue
Shaft (48")
Hitch Bracket
Wheel
Wheel Bracket Assembly
Spool Assembly (Double)
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Long
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Long
Spacer, 1/4" Long
Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Thd.
Spacer, Shoulder
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Long
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 Thd.
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
Split Bearing, 3/4"
Spacer, 2.38" Long
Spacer, 1.00" Long
Spacer, 3.90" Long
Spacer, 5.29" Long
Grip
Hitch Pin, 3/8" Flat Head
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Knife, Aerator
10 63929
12 43087
13 43001
14 23625
17 HA21362 12
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Owners Manual
18 44685
19 43182
20 43086
21 47810
22 1509-69
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REPAIR PARTS
Agri-Fab, Inc.
303 West Raymond
Sullivan, IL 61951
217-728-8388
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