Land Pride Lawn Aerator AR2510 User Guide

Pasture Aerators  
AR2596 & AR2510  
30018  
325-127M  
Operator’s Manual  
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see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and  
warnings are serious - follow without exception.  
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!  
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Important Safety Information  
Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Safety at All Times  
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the instructions given in this  
manual before operation. Refer to  
the “Safety Label” section, read all  
instructions noted on them.  
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a  
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra  
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this  
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that  
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of  
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are  
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and  
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,  
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.  
Do not allow anyone to operate  
this equipment who has not fully  
read and comprehended this  
manual and who has not been  
properly trained in the safe  
operation of the equipment.  
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Be Aware of  
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WARNING  
Indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury, and  
includes hazards that are exposed  
when guards are removed. It may also  
be used to alert against unsafe  
practices.  
Signal Words  
The operator must not use drugs  
or alcohol as they can change the  
alertness or coordination of that  
person while operating equipment.  
The operator should, if taking over-  
the-counter drugs, seek medical  
advice on whether he/she can  
safely operate the equipment.  
A Signal word designates a degree or  
level of hazard seriousness. The  
signal words are:  
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DANGER  
Indicates an imminently hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury. This  
signal word is limited to the most  
extreme situations, typically for  
machine components that, for  
functional purposes, cannot be  
guarded.  
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CAUTION  
Operator should be familiar with all  
functions of the tractor and  
Indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury. It  
may also be used to alert against  
unsafe practices.  
attachments, and be able to  
handle emergencies quickly.  
Make sure all guards and shields  
are in place and secured before  
operating implement.  
Keep all bystanders away from  
equipment and work area.  
Operator must start tractor and  
operate controls from the driver’s  
seat only. Never from the ground.  
For Your Protection  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the “Safety Label” section, read  
all instructions noted on them.  
Tractor Shutdown & Storage  
If engaged, disengage PTO.  
Do not leave tractor or implement  
Lower attached implement to  
ground, put tractor in park or set  
park brake, turn off engine, and  
remove switch key to prevent  
unauthorized starting.  
Wait for all components to come to  
a complete stop before leaving the  
operator’s seat.  
unattended with engine running.  
Dismounting from a moving tractor  
can cause serious injury or death.  
Do not allow anyone to stand  
between tractor and implement  
while backing up to implement.  
Keep hands, feet, and clothing  
away from power-driven parts.  
Detach and store implement in an  
area where children normally do  
not play. Secure implement using  
Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,  
wires, etc., while operating and  
transporting implement.  
blocks and supports.  
OFF  
Turning tractor too tight may cause  
hitched machinery to ride up on  
wheels. This could result in injury  
or equipment damage.  
Parts Manual QR Locator  
Dealer QR Locator  
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the  
cover and to the left will take you to the  
Parts Manual for this equipment.  
The QR code on the left will  
link you to available dealers  
for Land Pride products.  
Refer to Parts Manual QR  
Locator on this page for  
detailed instructions.  
Download the appropriate App on your  
smart phone, open the App, point your  
phone on the QR code and take a picture.  
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Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Maximum transport speed for an  
Transport  
Tire Safety  
attached implement is 20 mph. DO  
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a  
speed which does not allow  
adequate control of steering and  
stopping. Some rough terrains  
require a slower speed.  
Machinery Safely  
Tire changing can be dangerous  
and should be performed by  
trained personnel using the  
correct tools and equipment.  
When inflating tires, use a clip-on  
chuck and extension hose long  
enough to allow you to stand to  
one side and NOT in front of or  
over the tire assembly. Use a  
safety cage if available.  
Comply with state and local laws.  
Use towing vehicle and trailer of  
adequate size and capacity.  
Secure equipment towed on a  
As a guideline, use the following  
maximum speed weight ratios for  
an attached implement:  
trailer with tie downs and chains.  
Sudden braking can cause a trailer  
to swerve and upset. Reduce  
speed if trailer is not equipped with  
brakes.  
Avoid contact with any over head  
utility lines or electrically charged  
conductors.  
20 mph when weight of attached  
implement is less than or equal to  
the weight of machine towing the  
implement.  
10 mph when weight of attached  
implement exceeds weight of  
machine towing implement but  
not more than double the weight.  
When removing and installing  
wheels, use wheel handling  
equipment adequate for the  
weight involved.  
Engage park brake when stopped  
on an incline.  
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load  
that is more than double the weight  
of the machine towing the load.  
Do not grease or oil implement  
Use A Safety Chain  
Practice Safe Maintenance  
Understand procedure before doing  
work. Use proper tools and  
equipment, refer to Operator’s  
Manual for additional information.  
Work in a clean dry area.  
Lower attached implement to the  
ground, put tractor in park, turn off  
engine, and remove key before  
performing maintenance.  
while it is in operation.  
A safety chain will help control  
drawn machinery should it  
Inspect all parts. Make certain  
parts are in good condition &  
installed properly.  
Replace parts on this machine with  
genuine Land Pride parts only. Do  
not alter this machine in a way  
which will adversely affect its  
performance.  
separate from the tractor drawbar.  
Use a chain with the strength  
rating equal to or greater than the  
gross weight of the towed  
machinery.  
Attach the chain to the tractor  
drawbar support or other specified  
anchor location. Allow only  
enough slack in the chain to  
permit turning.  
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or  
Allow implement to cool before  
debris.  
working on it.  
Remove all tools and unused parts  
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)  
before servicing or adjusting  
electrical systems or before welding  
on implement.  
from implement before operation.  
Do not use safety chain for towing.  
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Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Use Safety  
Lights and Devices  
Wear  
Avoid High  
Pressure Fluids Hazard  
Protective Equipment  
Slow moving tractors, self-  
propelled equipment, and towed  
implements can create a hazard  
when driven on public roads. They  
are difficult to see, especially at  
night.  
Wear protective clothing and  
equipment appropriate for the job  
such as safety shoes, safety  
Escaping fluid under pressure can  
penetrate the skin causing serious  
injury.  
Avoid the hazard by relieving  
pressure before disconnecting  
hydraulic lines or performing work  
on the system.  
Make sure all hydraulic fluid  
connections are tight and all  
hydraulic hoses and lines are in  
good condition before applying  
pressure to the system.  
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.  
Clothing should fit snug without  
fringes and pull strings to avoid  
entanglement with moving parts.  
Prolonged exposure to loud noise  
can cause hearing impairment or  
hearing loss. Wear suitable  
hearing protection such as  
earmuffs or earplugs.  
Flashing warning lights and turn  
signals are recommended  
whenever driving on public roads.  
Operating equipment safely  
requires the operator’s full  
attention. Avoid wearing radio  
headphones while operating  
machinery.  
Use a piece of paper or  
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to  
check for suspected leaks.  
Wear protective gloves and safety  
glasses or goggles when working  
with hydraulic systems.  
DO NOT DELAY. If an accident  
occurs, see a doctor familiar with  
this type of injury immediately. Any  
fluid injected into the skin or eyes  
must be treated within  
a few hours or  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Keep a first aid kit and fire  
extinguisher handy.  
Keep emergency numbers for  
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and  
fire department near phone.  
gangrene may  
result.  
Use Seat Belt and ROPS  
Keep Riders Off  
Machinery  
Operate only tractors and skid  
steers equipped with a Roll-Over  
Protective Structure (ROPS) and  
seat belt.  
Never carry riders or use  
machinery as a person lift.  
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Riders obstruct operator’s view.  
Keep folding ROPS in the “locked  
Riders could be struck by foreign  
objects or thrown from the  
machine.  
up” position at all times.  
Fasten seat belt snugly and  
securely to help protect against  
serious injury or death from falling  
and machine overturn.  
Never allow children to operate  
equipment.  
Avoid Underground  
Utilities  
Wear protective equipment such  
as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety  
glasses, and ear plugs.  
Dig Safe, Call 811.  
Always contact your local utility  
companies (electrical, telephone,  
gas, water, sewer, and others)  
before digging so that they may  
mark the location of any  
underground services in the area.  
Be sure to ask how close you can  
work to the marks they positioned.  
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Important Safety Information  
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components  
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the  
request.  
Safety Labels  
Your Pasture Aerator comes equipped with all safety labels in  
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your  
implement. Read and follow their directions.  
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.  
To install new labels:  
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.  
a. Clean area where label is to be placed.  
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace  
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your  
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,  
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires  
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as  
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where label is to be  
placed.  
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.  
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or  
with similar type straight edge.  
818-719C  
Caution: Prevent Injury or Death  
30055  
838-293C  
Warning: Safe Operation & Maintenance - Read Manual  
30055  
848-247C  
Warning: Crushing Falling Blade Hazard  
30055  
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Important Safety Information  
848-404C  
Warning: Tip Over / Crushing Hazard  
30056  
818-831C  
Warning: High-Pressure Fluid Hazard  
30057  
838-588C  
Warning: Do Not Exceed 20 MPH Transport Speed  
30057  
848-403C  
Warning: Negative Tongue Weight Hazard  
30057  
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Important Safety Information  
838-615C  
2" x 9" Amber Reflector (1 place)  
30055  
30056  
35924  
35924  
838-614C  
2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places)  
838-614C  
2" x 9" Red Reflector  
2 Places on back of optional Drag Harrow Carrier  
818-055C  
Slow Moving Sign  
Back of Pasture Aerator  
Back of optional Drag Harrow Carrier  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new  
product owners.  
Owner Assistance  
The Online Warranty Registration should be completed  
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is  
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.  
This Pasture Aerator has been designed with care and  
built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper  
assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will  
help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine.  
The parts on your Pasture Aerator have been specially  
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with  
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if  
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land  
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and  
equipment needed to service the implement.  
Application  
The Land Pride 25 Series Pasture Aerators are pull type  
Aerators designed to hitch to a standard drawbar or a  
hammer strap type drawbar. They have uses and  
applications in agricultural conservation tillage and  
pasture renovations and are available in 8 ft. and 10 ft.  
widths. The heavy duty knife like tines on the Aerator are  
designed with a twist in them to fracture compacted soil  
as they slice into the ground in a twisting fashion. This  
fracturing of the soil conditions the soil to soak-up run-off  
water faster, allow fertilizer to penetrate deeper into the  
ground and increase oxygen supply to the plant roots.  
Serial Number  
Model No. _____________Serial No. ______________  
For quick reference and prompt service, record model  
and serial number in the spaces provided above and  
again on warranty page 25. Always provide model and  
serial number when ordering parts and in all  
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to  
Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate.  
The twisted tines are constructed of hardened forged  
steel mounted on a heavy duty rotating shaft that can be  
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angled up to 7 1/2 for an aggressive action. Optional  
concrete weights can be added to the Aerator. These  
weights provide significantly increased down pressure on  
the tines.  
See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 21 and  
Features and Benefits” on page 22 for additional  
information and performance enhancing options.  
Using This Manual  
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize  
the operator with safety, assembly, operation,  
adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read  
this manual and follow the recommendations to help  
ensure safe and efficient operation.  
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Serial Number Plate Location  
Figure 1  
The information contained within this manual was  
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change  
slightly to assure you of the best performance.  
Further Assistance  
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new  
Aerator. If for any reason you do not understand any part  
of this manual or are not satisfied with the service  
received, the following actions are suggested:  
To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact  
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be  
downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at  
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service  
manager making sure that person is aware of any  
problems you may have and has had the opportunity  
to assist you.  
Terminology  
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by  
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use  
unless otherwise stated.  
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or  
general manager of the dealership, explain the  
problem, and request assistance.  
Definitions  
3. For further assistance write to:  
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related  
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this  
information must be read & noted before continuing.  
Land Pride Service Department  
1525 East North Street  
P.O. Box 5060  
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060  
NOTE: A special point of information that the  
operator should be aware of before continuing.  
E-mail address  
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up  
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3. Insert tongue (#2) approximately 34" into receiver  
opening (#1).  
The tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of  
controlling the Aerator under all operating conditions.  
The Aerator is designed to be used on 40 to 90 hp  
tractors with a standard drawbar or with a hammer strap  
drawbar. Tractors smaller or larger than the rated  
horsepower range must not be used.  
IMPORTANT: Clevis pin (#4) must be inserted from  
the right side as shown in Figure 1-1.  
4. Attach tongue to the receiver tube by inserting 1" x 5"  
clevis pin (#4) from the right side. Secure clevis pin  
with cotter pin (#3). Bend one or more legs of the  
cotter pin to keep it from falling out.  
NOTE: Front tractor weights and/or ballast to tires  
may be required to offset weight of Aerator. Consult  
your tractor manual for instructions on installing  
additional ballast weights to your tractor.  
5. Remove jack stand (#7) from top mount stob A” and  
attach to side mount stob “B” with detent  
pin (#6). Make sure pin is fully inserted.  
Torque Requirements  
Transport Wheel Assembly  
Refer to “Torque Values Chart”page 24 to determine  
Refer to Figure 1-2:  
correct torque values when tightening hardware.  
1. Orient transport wheels (#1) with valve  
stems (#8) facing in towards the center.  
Dealer Set-up  
2. Attach transport wheels to axle hubs (#7) with lug  
bolts (#4). Tighten bolts to the correct torque.  
The pull type Aerator is shipped partially assembled.  
Some components will need be assembled at the  
dealership.  
3. Attach cylinder stop (#2) to rear axle with wire  
retaining pin (#5). Make sure wire retainer is secured  
over the pin.  
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WARNING  
4. Attach five cylinder stops (#6) to the other rear axle  
gusset plate.  
The Aerator is top heavy. Make sure Aerator is properly  
supported under the upper square tube frame to keep unit from  
rotating on its tines during assembly and set-up. Otherwise,  
the unit could rotate and cause serious injury.  
Tongue Assembly  
Refer to Figure 1-1:  
1. Apply silicone caulk to the surfaces on the plastic  
plugs (#5) that mate with square tube ends where the  
plugs are to be inserted into. (Silicone caulk supplied  
by customer.)  
2. Insert plastic plugs (#5) into the four square tube  
openings at the four corners of the main frame.  
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Wheel & Axle Assembly  
Figure 1-2  
Rear Axle & Lift Cylinder Assembly  
Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 9:  
IMPORTANT: Insert zerk end of pivot pins (#2) in  
first as shown. Protect zerks when hammering on  
pins by hitting pins on the end without a zerk.  
1. Attach rear axle assembly (#1) to the Aerator’s main  
frame with 7 1/4" long pivot pins (#2). Make sure the  
grease zerks on pins (#2) face out and lug (#1) is up.  
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2. Secure pivot pins with 5/16"-18 x 2" GR5 hex head  
cap screws (#4) and lock nuts (#5). Tighten nuts to  
the correct torque.  
Tongue Assembly  
Figure 1-1  
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up  
3. Install orifice plug (#12) into the cylinder port located  
near the base end of hydraulic cylinder (#11). Screw  
plug in until orifice bottoms out. Do not tighten.  
Grease Zerk  
Grease Zerk  
4. Screw elbow fittings (#9A & #9B) into both cylinder  
ports with O-rings facing ports. Do not tighten elbows  
until step #17.  
5. Attach base end of hydraulic cylinder (#11) to the  
Aerator’s main frame (#3) with 1" x 3 11/16" clevis  
pin (#10). Secure pin with hairpin cotter (#8).  
6. Attach rod end of hydraulic cylinder (#11) to axle  
assembly (#1) with 1" x 2 3/4" clevis pin (#6). Secure  
clevis pin with cotter pin (#7). Bend one or more legs  
on the cotter pin to keep it from falling out.  
7. Attach 3/4" adapter (#18) to hydraulic  
hoses (#13 & #14) and tighten.  
8. Attach quick disconnect couplings (#19) to  
adapters (#18) and tighten.  
Refer to Figure 1-3:  
9. Insert the longer (201") hydraulic hose (#14) into the  
back opening end of the Aerator tongue. Push hose  
through tongue and out its front opening.  
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10. Install flex guard (#15) over hydraulic hose (#14) at  
the cylinder end and push flex guard halfway into the  
tongue to protect hydraulic hose from wear.  
Rear Axle & Lift Cylinder Assembly  
Figure 1-3  
11. Attach hydraulic hose (#14) to elbow fitting (#9B) and  
tighten.  
12. Insert the shorter (185") hydraulic hose (#13) into the  
back opening end of the Aerator tongue. Push hose  
through tongue and out its front opening.  
13. Install flex guard (#15) over hose (#13) at the cylinder  
end and push flex guard halfway into the tongue to  
protect hydraulic hose from wear.  
14. Attach hydraulic hose (#13) to elbow fitting (#9A) and  
tighten.  
15. Pull hydraulic hoses (#13 & #14) out of opening (#17)  
until most of the slack in the hoses at the hydraulic  
cylinder have been removed.  
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Hydraulic Hose Routing & Quick Coupling Assembly  
Figure 1-4  
16. Run hydraulic hoses through hose loop (#16).  
Refer to Figure 1-3:  
17. Orient elbows (#9A & #9B) to suit and tighten to  
hydraulic cylinder (#11).  
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign (SMV)  
1. Bolt SMV sign (#3) to mounting blade (#4) as shown  
with 1/4"-20 x 5/8" GR5 hex flange screws (#1) and  
hex flange nuts (#2). Tighten nuts to the correct  
torque.  
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2. Insert mounting blade (#4) into mounting socket (#5).  
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Assembly  
Figure 1-5  
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Section 2: Options & Accessories  
Section 2: Options & Accessories  
Mounting 3 Concrete Blocks  
1. Position concrete block (#1) onto the platform against  
the left end. Make sure it is against the square tube  
on that end and is resting fully on the platform floor.  
Rear Hitch Assembly (Accessory)  
1. Attach leveling hitch (#2) to axle frame (#1) with  
1" x 2 3/4" clevis pin (#4). Secure clevis pin with  
3/16" x 1 3/4" cotter pin (#5). Bend one or both legs of  
cotter pin to keep pin from falling out.  
2. Position the middle concrete block (#2) centered on  
the platform frame.  
2. Attach ratchet jack (#8) to the Aerator frame (#3) and  
leveling hitch (#2) with 1" x 3 3/16" clevis pins (#7)  
and 3/16" hairpin cotters (#6).  
AR2596: The center block should be approximately  
3 3/8" from the first block and resting fully on the  
platform.  
3. Operate ratchet jack lever (#9) until hitch is level.  
AR2510: The center block should be approximately  
15 3/8" from the first block and resting fully on the  
platform.  
3. Position concrete block (#3) onto the platform against  
the right end. Make sure it is against the square tube  
on that end and is resting fully on the platform floor.  
4. Place spacers between the blocks to keep them from  
shifting to one side. (Spacers provided by customer)  
Mounting 4 Concrete Blocks  
Instructions For AR2510 Aerator Only  
1. Position concrete block (#1) onto the platform against  
the left end. Make sure it is against the square tube  
on that end and is resting fully on the platform floor.  
2. Position the second concrete block (#2)  
approximately 4" from the first block and resting fully  
on the platform.  
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3. Position the third concrete block (#4 not shown)  
approximately 4" from the second block and resting  
fully on the platform  
Rear Hitch Assembly  
Figure 2-1  
4. Position the fourth concrete block (#3) onto the  
platform against the right end. Make sure it is against  
the square tube on that end and is resting fully on the  
platform floor.  
Concrete Weights (Optional)  
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5. Place spacers between the blocks to keep them from  
shifting to one side. (Spacers provided by customer)  
DANGER  
Concrete blocks weight 740 lbs. each. Stay clear of them while  
lifting them into place. Hands and fingers can easily become  
pinched by the blocks or the blocks could shift suddenly or fall  
causing serious bodily injury or death.  
IMPORTANT: Use equipment capable of lifting a  
minimum of 800 lbs. Lift one concrete block at a time  
using lifting rods “B” to raise and lower the blocks  
onto the platform frame.  
NOTE: Remove SMV sign (#4) from its mounting  
socket to prevent hitting the sign while installing the  
concrete blocks. Replace SMV sign after the blocks  
are installed.  
Mounting 2 Concrete Blocks  
1. Position concrete blocks (#1 & #3) onto the platform  
ends. Make sure they are against the square tubes  
on the ends and resting fully on the platform floor.  
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Concrete Weight Assembly (AR2596 Shown)  
Figure 2-2  
2. Place a spacer or spacers between the blocks to  
keep then from shifting to one side. (Spacer(s)  
provided by customer)  
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Section 2: Options & Accessories  
3. Attach SMV bracket (#3) to back bar of lift frame (#1)  
Tie Down Concrete Blocks  
with 1/2"-13 x 2" x 3" GR5 U-bolt (#13) and hex flange  
lock nuts (#6). Torque nuts tight.  
Always use heavy duty tie-downs, straps, and corner  
protector pads (strap & pads supplied by customer) to  
secure Land Pride concrete blocks from bouncing on the  
platform while traveling over rough terrain and on a road  
that may have bumps and ruts. Corner protector  
pads (#5) are available through Land Pride’s Parts  
Department. Order 2 each of Part No. 816-646C.  
4. Apply teflon tape to the 3/8" threads of straight  
adapter (#15) and screw adapter into the cylinder  
port located closest to the rod end of hydraulic  
cylinder (#14). Tighten adapter.  
5. Apply teflon tape to the 3/8" threads of elbow  
fitting (#16) and screw elbow into the cylinder port  
located closest to the base end of hydraulic cylinder  
(#14). Tighten elbow oriented as shown.  
NOTE: Weights can bounce out if bump is severe.  
6. Attach 3/8" x 201" long hydraulic hoses (#17) to  
adapter fitting (#15).  
1. Attach strap to handle A” on the left side.  
2. Thread strap through corner protector pad (#5) on  
the left side, lifting rods “B, corner protector pad (#5)  
on the right side and to handle “C. Tighten strap to  
secure blocks in place.  
7. Attach 3/8" x 217" long hydraulic hoses  
(#18) to elbow fitting (#16).  
8. Attach 3/4" adapters (#23) to hose ends and tighten.  
9. Attach quick disconnect couplings (#24) to the  
adapters tighten.  
Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 11:  
10. Orient hoses so that they are on the right side of the  
cylinder (#14). Attach base end of hydraulic cylinder  
to the Aerator frame with cylinder pin (#2).  
11. Attach rod end of hydraulic cylinder (#14) to the lift  
frame with cylinder pin (#2) & flat washer (#8).  
12. Insert 3/16" x 1 3/4" cotter pins (#9) into cylinder  
pins (#2). Bend one or both legs to secure them in  
place.  
13. Insert hydraulic hoses (#17 & #18) into the open end  
of the tongue located at the back of the main frame.  
Push both hoses together through the tongue and  
out the front (#22) as shown in Figure 2-4.  
14. Pivot lift frame up and down to find the maximum  
distance between hydraulic cylinder and opening  
end of tongue. Pull hydraulic hoses (#17 & #18) out of  
end (#22) until most of the slack in the hoses have  
been removed.  
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Drag Harrow Carrier Assembly  
Figure 2-3  
15. Run hydraulic hoses through hose loop (#21).  
Drag Harrow Carrier (Optional)  
16. Pivot lift frame fully up and down to make sure the  
hydraulic hoses are not hanging up.  
Refer to Figure 2-3:  
NOTE: Drag Harrow Carrier and Drag Harrow are  
Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 11:  
17. Attach transport bar (#4) to the left side of the lift  
frame and secure in place with hairpin cotters (#10).  
sold separately.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Aerator is properly  
supported so that it won’t flip over backwards during  
installation of the lift frame. One method would be to  
hitch the tongue to a tractor.  
1. Orient lift frame (#1) as shown and pin to Aerator  
frame with 1" x 6" hitch pins (#11). Secure hitch pin  
with hairpin cotters (#12).  
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2. Attach SMV sign (#19) to SMV bracket (#3) with  
1/4"-20 x 5/8" round head screws (#5) and hex flange  
top lock nuts (#7). Tighten nuts.  
Hydraulic Hose Routing & Quick Coupling Assembly  
Figure 2-4  
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Section 2: Options & Accessories  
Drag Harrow (Stand Alone Unit)  
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CAUTION  
Refer to Figure 2-6: Be Careful not to pinch yourself in the  
jointed sections of the harrow while hooking the lower  
hooks (#4) to the transport holes (#7).  
Order Drag Harrow (#1) Model No. DRG08 (8 ft. harrow)  
from your nearest Land Pride dealer. Be sure to read the  
Operator’s Manual 322-207M supplied with the harrow  
before continuing.  
Refer to Figure 2-5 & Figure 2-6:  
1. Properly orient harrow pull ring (#2) to the Aerator.  
Drag Harrow Assembly  
2. Place pull ring (#2) behind SMV sign (#6) so that it is  
centered between the two slotted pull hooks (#5).  
See “Drag Harrow Assembly” in the Drag Harrow  
Operator’s Manual for instructions on how to properly  
assemble the unit.  
3. With pull ring centered between the slotted pull  
hooks, hook pull chain (#3) to the slotted hooks (#5).  
Hook-up To Rear Level Hitch  
See “Hook-up to Tractor Drawbar” in the Drag Harrow  
Operator’s Manual for instructions on how to properly  
attach pull ring (#2) to the Aerator’s rear level hitch.  
4. When transporting, attach rear hooks (#4) (second  
hooks in from the outside) to one of the three  
transport holes (#7) in the lift frame.  
Hook-up To Drag Harrow Carrier  
IMPORTANT: Hydraulic hose damage can occur if  
hooks (#4) are not attached to transport holes (#7)  
before transporting with the unit.  
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DANGER  
Make sure the Aerators main frame is properly supported or  
securely hitched to a tractor before working on or around the  
unit to keep unit from flipping over backwards causing serious  
injury or death.  
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DANGER  
Do not add extra weight to the lift frame or hang from the lift  
frame. The Aerator could flip over backwards causing injury  
or death.  
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DANGER  
Do not climb on the unit or lift frame. Doing so can result in  
serious injury or death.  
Drag Harrow  
Figure 2-5  
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Drag Harrow Hook-up to Drag Harrow Carrier  
Figure 2-6  
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Section 3: Adjustments  
Section 3: Adjustments  
Hitch Height  
Rotor Tine Gang Angle  
Cat. IV hitch (#5) can be raised or lowered to suit. Hitch in  
Figure 3-1 is shown being installed in the highest  
position. Use this location for tractors with a high  
drawbar. Use the lower mounting location for tractors  
with a lower drawbar.  
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WARNING  
Keep everyone clear of the rotor tines while adjusting tine  
gang angle. Removing bolts to adjust tine gang angle will  
allow the gang to drop if not properly supported. Body  
extremities can be injured should the gang drop.  
1. With tongue supported by the support jack (#4),  
remove cap screws (#2).  
IMPORTANT: For safety, it is best to make  
adjustments to the gang angle with the Aerator  
raised just enough to support the tines off the  
ground by not more than 1".  
2. Align Cat. IV hitch with the top two holes or with the  
bottom two holes as needed.  
3. Insert 1"-8 x 7" GR5 cap screws (#2) through  
mounting holes in hose holder (#1), nearside holes in  
the tongue, mounting holes in Cat. IV hitch (#5), and  
out through the far side holes in the tongue.  
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The tine gang angle can be adjusted to 2 1/2 ,5 & 71/2 .  
The greater the angle the greater the cultivation action on  
the soil.  
4. Secure cap screws with nylon insert nuts (#3).  
Tighten nuts to the correct torque.  
1. Park on a flat level surface, engage park brake, raise  
Aerator until tines are approximately 1" off the  
ground, shut tractor engine off, and remove key  
before dismounting from tractor.  
2. Place support block (#5) under bearing guard (#1) to  
keep the rotor tine gang from falling. Do not force  
support block tight against the bearing guard as  
this will making adjusting the gang angle difficult.  
3. Loosen both hex top lock nuts (#3) until bearing  
guard (#1) is resting on support block (#5).  
4. Remove hex top lock nuts (#3), cap screws (#2), and  
flat washers (#4).  
5. Slide gang on the support block to one of the three  
positions where the front gang hole in bearing guard  
aligns with one of the selected three front mounting  
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holes (2 1/2 , 5 , or 7 1/2 ) in the bearing support.  
6. Reinstall 3/4"-10 x 2 3/4" GR5 cap screws (#2), flat  
washers (#4), and hex top lock nuts (#3). Tighten  
nuts to the correct torque.  
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for the other rotor tine gang.  
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Hitch Height Adjustment  
Figure 3-1  
30067  
Tine Angle Adjustment (5 Degrees Shown)  
Figure 3-2  
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Section 4: Operating Procedures  
Section 4: Operating Procedures  
Operator’s Responsibilities  
• Do not work over any underground electrical wiring or gas  
lines. If there is any doubt, call your public service agency. Be  
sure to ask how close you can work to their flags or marks.  
Making contact with electrical wiring or gas pipes can cause  
serious injury or death.  
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent  
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper  
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and  
maintenance of the Aerator. Therefore, it is absolutely  
essential that no one operates the Aerator without first  
having read, fully understood, and become totally familiar  
with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has  
completed the Operating Checklist below.  
• Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin.  
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when  
working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or  
wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks.  
If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, it must be  
treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury within a  
few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.  
Operating Checklist  
Page No.  
Check  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and alerts carefully.  
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.  
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WARNING  
To avoid serious injury or death:  
Read and follow Hook-up & preparation instructions.  
• Never pull the Aerator behind a vehicle at speeds exceeding  
the tire manufacturers recommend maximum speed of  
20 mph. found on the tire sidewall.  
Read and make all required adjustments.  
• Always make sure the tractor is shut off and no one is near the  
tractor when installing stroke control spacers and/or  
transport lock. Also, keep away from possible pinch points  
during installation as the hydraulic lines could burst  
dropping the unit suddenly.  
Read and follow all operating procedures.  
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.  
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.  
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.  
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CAUTION  
Make sure all safety labels are in their proper location and in  
good working condition before operation. Be sure to follow all  
directions on the safety labels.  
Check Aerator initially and periodically for loose bolts  
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart.”  
Operator Safety  
Equipment Safety  
Use Aerator for its intended purpose only. Never use it  
as a wagon to carry things. Never pull post, stumps, or  
other objects. Misuse of the Aerator can break the unit.  
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DANGER  
To avoid serious injury or death:  
• Operator must wear a seat belt at all times. Without being seat  
belted, the operator can fall off and be ran over by the Aerator  
and its sharp tines.  
Make sure tractor 3-point arms are positioned so that  
they will not make contact with the tongue.  
Mark underground water piping, sprinkler heads,  
sizable rocks, and other objects that can be damage or  
cause damage to the Aerator with small warning flags  
so they can be avoided.  
• Never carry passengers on the Aerator or tractor and never  
operate the unit when bystanders are present. There is always  
a risk of running over the passenger or bystander.  
Do not exceed weight tray weight limit. Exceeding the  
• Operator must age 16 or older and must be properly trained  
in the safe operation of this Aerator.  
limit can damage the tines, tires,Aerator frame.  
Make gradual turns with tines in the ground. Too sharp  
a turn can break the tines. Raise Aerator out of the  
ground to make sharp turns.  
• Do not operate on slopes too steep to maintain stability or  
near the edge of a drop off. The tractor and Aerator could roll  
over resulting in equipment damage, bodily injury, or death.  
Do not turn tractor tires into the tongue, tines, or frame.  
Slow down and watch tractor tires carefully when  
forced to make sharp turns.  
• Do not use tires as a step or lean against them. They can  
suddenly move even when they appear to be solidly against  
the ground causing a falling hazard against metal protruding  
objects and sharp tines.  
Never back-up with Drag Harrow making contact with  
the ground. Always raise Drag Harrow up before  
backing up. Not doing so can break the equipment and  
punch holes in the tires.  
• Keep everyone away from the Aerator while raising,  
lowering, and transporting the Aerator. Always keep your feet  
and legs out from under the Aerator and never work under the  
unit without properly blocking it up. The Aerator could drop  
instantly resulting in bodily injury or death.  
Use the Aerator for its intended purpose only. Never  
use the Aerator as a wagon to carry things.  
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All nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners should be  
checked daily for tightness. Refer to the “Torque  
Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” on page 24.  
NOTE: The Aerator cylinder has an orifice installed  
to slow down cylinder movement. See item 12 in  
Figure 1-3 on page 9 for location of orifice.  
Do not use to tear up asphalt or for anything other than  
9. Raise Aerator frame fully up. Remove transport  
lock (#2) from the rear storage plate (#4) and attach  
it to cylinder rod (#1) with wire retaining pin (#3).  
to fracture/aerate soil.  
Do not alter the Aerator in a way which will adversely  
affect its performance or reliability or use the Aerator  
for a purpose for which it was not designed.  
Refer to Figure 4-2:  
10. If included, raise Drag Harrow Carrier fully up and  
down several times to eliminate air in its hydraulic  
lines. If necessary, bleed hydraulic lines at the  
cylinder fittings to remove any remaining trapped air.  
Tractor Hook-Up For Transporting  
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DANGER  
11. Raise Drag Harrow Carrier fully up. Remove  
transport lock (#3) from storage pins (#1) and attach  
it to cylinder rod pins (#2) with hairpin cotters (#4).  
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a  
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and  
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate  
hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly  
behind the tractor or near the implement.  
Refer to Figure 2-6 on page 12:  
12. Attach Drag Harrow to transport frame. See “Hook-  
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CAUTION  
Always make sure the hitch pin is secured with a keeper clip.  
Not doing so can result in the unit coming unhitched and out  
of control.  
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CAUTION  
Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor, and remove key  
before dismounting from tractor to hook-up equipment.  
1. Adjust jack stand to the correct height for the hitch to  
receive tractor drawbar.  
2. Back tractor until drawbar hitch hole(s) align with Cat.  
IV hitch hole(s).  
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3. Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut off  
tractor, and remove switch key.  
Pull Type Transport Lock  
Figure 4-1  
4. Attach Aerator hitch to tractor with hitch pin. Make  
sure hitch pin is secured with hitch pin keeper.  
5. Remove jack stand from near the hitch and store on  
stob located on top of the tongue behind the manual  
storage tube.  
6. Attach Aerator cylinder hoses and if included, Drag  
Harrow cylinder hoses to the tractor duplex outlets.  
Refer to Figure 4-1:  
7. Raise Aerator frame fully up with tractor hydraulic  
control lever. If installed, remove transport lock (#2)  
from cylinder rod (#1) and store on plate (#4) with  
wire retaining pin (#3).  
8. Air in hydraulic lines can create erratic lifting  
behavior. Retract and extend lift cylinder several  
times to remove trapped air from the hydraulic lines.  
If needed, bleed hydraulic lines at the cylinder fittings  
to remove any remaining trapped air.  
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Drag Harrow Transport Bar Placement  
Figure 4-2  
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Refer to Figure 2-6 on page 12:  
12. If included, raise Drag Harrow Carrier fully up with  
tractor hydraulic control lever.  
Transporting  
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CAUTION  
13. Unhook Drag Harrow hooks (#4) from Drag Harrow  
Carrier frame.  
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the  
day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to  
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and  
local laws.  
Refer to Figure 4-2 on page 15:  
14. Remove Drag Harrow transport lock (#3) from  
cylinder rod pins (#2). Attach transport lock to  
storage pins (#1) with hairpin cotters (#4).  
1. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way  
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.  
15. With Drag Harrow hanging straight down, pull  
forward in the field while lowering the Drag Harrow  
Carrier frame down.  
2. Do not lower unit while transporting on pavement,  
blacktop, or road. Damage to unit and/or road may  
occur.  
3. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting  
from one area to another. Never exceed the tire  
manufacture’s maximum rated speed of 20 mph.  
4. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when  
turning; and, leave enough clearance so that the  
Aerator does not contact obstacles such as  
buildings, trees, or fences.  
5. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor  
to a lower gear.  
Set-Up For Field Work  
Refer to  
Refer to Figure 4-1 on page 15:  
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Cylinder Stops  
Figure 4-3  
1. Raise Aerator fully up with tractor hydraulic control  
lever, place tractor in park or set the park brake, shut  
tractor engine off, and remove switch key.  
Unhook Aerator  
The following steps should be done when un-hooking the  
Aerator from the tractor:  
2. Remove wire retaining pin (#2) and transport  
lock (#1) from cylinder rod (#3).  
1. Park tractor with Aerator on a solid level surface.  
Raise Aerator tines fully up.  
3. Place transport lock (#1) on the rear axle storage  
plate (#4) and secure with wire retaining pin (#2).  
2. Refer to Figure 2-6 on page 12: If included, hook  
Drag Harrow hooks (#4) to Drag Harrow Carrier  
frame and then lower carrier frame fully down.  
4. Return to the tractor and lower Aerator tines down to  
their preferred working depth. Do not lower Drag  
Harrow Carrier while making depth and angle  
adjustments to the Aerator.  
3. Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor  
off, and remove switch key. Chock in-front-of and  
in-back-of Aerator wheels to prevent movement.  
5. Travel forward while making adjustments to the tine  
depth until the preferred depth is determined.  
4. Refer to Figure 4-1 on page 15: Remove Aerator  
transport lock from rear axle storage plate (#4) and  
attach it to cylinder rod (#3). Secure transport lock  
with wire retaining pin (#2).  
6. Once the tine working depth is determined, stop  
tractor, place tractor in park or set the park brake,  
shut tractor engine off, and remove switch key.  
5. Move tractor hydraulic control lever(s) back and forth  
to allow the cylinder to come against the transport  
lock and to release pressure in the hydraulic hoses.  
7. Determine which cylinder stops (#2) it will take to fill  
cylinder rod (#1) at the predetermined depth.  
6. Disconnect quick release couplings from the tractor’s  
duplex outlets and store hoses with couplings on the  
Aerator in a location off the ground.  
8. Return to the tractor, raise Aerator up, and then add  
the determined number of cylinder stops to the  
cylinder rod.  
7. Attach jack stand to stob near the hitch. Make sure  
the detent pin is fully inserted. Adjust jack stand to lift  
the hitch weight off the tractor drawbar.  
9. Lower Aerator against the cylinder stops.  
10. Store remaining stops (#3) on the storage plate  
8. Remove hitch pin keeper and hitch pin. Store hitch  
pin and keeper in a safe location.  
11. Adjust rotor tine angle per instructions under  
9. Be sure hoses are disconnected and implement is  
clear of tractor. Drive tractor away from implement.  
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General Operation Instructions  
By now you should have read your Operator’s Manual  
and properly installed your Land Pride 25 Series Aerator  
on your tractor. If you haven’t, please do so now.  
Using the Aerator is a fairly simple task but there are a  
few things you need to consider before beginning. If you  
are aerating in an area that uses a sprinkler system, you  
will need to mark the sprinkler heads with small warning  
flags so they can be avoided. Also, you will want to avoid  
any sizable rocks or foreign material that might be  
embedded in the soil that could cause damage to the  
aerating tines. Most important, do not work over  
underground electrical wiring or gas lines.  
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DANGER  
Do not work over any underground electrical wiring or gas  
lines. If there is any doubt, call your public service agency. Be  
sure to ask how close you can work to their flags or marks.  
Making contact with electrical wiring or gas pipes can cause  
serious injury or death.  
Now that you know where you are going to aerate and  
what precautions need to be taken, it is time to start the  
tractor and travel to the site where you intend to aerate. It  
is best to start in the middle of the field and gradually  
work your way to the outer perimeter with each pass. This  
will also help keep you from compressing freshly  
fractured soil.  
Begin by lowering the Pasture Aerator until the cylinder  
has come against the cylinder stops. Pull ahead slowly to  
get the tines into the ground. If included, lower the Drag  
Harrow Carrier while moving forward until the Drag  
Harrow is on the ground. Gradually increase ground  
speed to approximately 5 mph. Do not make sharp turns  
with the Aerator in the ground as equipment damage may  
result.  
At the end of each pass lift the Aerator out of the ground  
to turn around. The Drag Harrow does not need to be  
raised to make turns. Keep the Aerator out until you have  
realigned the tractor for the next pass. Look back often to  
observe your pattern and to make sure you are getting  
good soil penetration. If you aren’t achieving the desired  
penetration, you may need to add more weight to the  
Aerator weight tray or wait until after a rain or after  
irrigation has been applied to soften the ground.  
With very little practice you should become very  
proficient and effective with your Land Pride AR25 Series  
Aerator.  
At the completion of the task the Aerator and Drag  
Harrow should be cleaned and lubricated. Any trash  
build-up should be removed. Units being put up for the  
winter should be stored per the instructions outlined  
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication  
SInecttiroon 5d: uMcaitniteonannce & Lubrication  
3. Examine removed hardware for wear. Replace worn  
hardware with new hardware if required.  
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life  
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine  
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.  
Check all bolts after using the unit for several hours to be  
sure they are tight. Replace any worn, damaged, or  
illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your  
Land Pride dealer.  
4. Examine stamped information on the removed tine.  
Replace worn tine with a new tine that has the same  
stamped information.  
IMPORTANT: Bolt installation direction is critical.  
Always insert bolts into the thicker 5/8" plate first.  
5. Install new tine (#5 or #6) by sliding one hardened flat  
washer (#3) over each 1/2"-20 x 3" GRL9 cap screw  
(#1) and then inserting the two cap screws into the  
thicker 5/8" plate first. After the bolt has been fully  
inserted, slide a second hardened flat washer onto  
the two cap screws as shown.  
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CAUTION  
Do not alter Land Pride equipment or replace parts with other  
brands. Doing so can cause equipment to perform improperly  
and may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury.  
Replace parts only with genuine Land Pride parts.  
IMPORTANT: Loctite 246 should be applied to the  
Tractor Maintenance  
cap screw threads before installing lock nuts.  
One of the most important things you can do to prevent  
hydraulic system problems is ensure that your tractor's  
reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination. Use a  
clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching them to  
your tractor. Replace your tractor’s hydraulic filter  
element at the prescribed intervals. These simple  
maintenances will go a long way to prevent occurrence of  
control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems.  
6. Apply Loctite 246 on the end 1/4" length of threads.  
Screw hex flange lock nuts (#2) onto the cap screws  
on 3 or 4 turns only. Do not tighten.  
7. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all four tines on a single hub  
have been replaced.  
8. Tighten all 8 hex flange lock nuts (#2) on that hub to  
the correct torque. See Additional Torque Values”  
on page 24 for correct torque value.  
Tine Replacement  
Refer to Figure 5-1:  
9. Move on to the next hub and repeat steps 1 to 8.  
10. Continue reworking one hub at a time until all worn  
tines have been replaced with new tines.  
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WARNING  
Always secure Aerator in the up position with solid supports  
before servicing the underside. Never work under equipment  
supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if  
controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either  
situation can drop the Aerator instantly even when power to  
the hydraulics is shut off.  
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Knife Edge  
Knife Edge  
“Right-Hand” or “Left-Hand” as used in this manual is  
determined by facing the direction the machine will  
operate while in use.  
Right-Hand Tine  
Pt. No. 820-408C  
Left-Hand Tine  
Pt. No. 820-407C  
Right-Hand & Left-Hand Tines  
Stamped on the tines (see Arrows in Figure 5-1) is  
Land Pride’s name, tine part number, and LH for left-hand  
or RH for right-hand tine designation.  
Figure 5-1  
IMPORTANT: Make sure right-hand tines are  
mounted on the right-hand gang and left-hand tines  
are mounted on the left-hand gang and that the knife  
edge leads as the tine rotates about the shaft.  
IMPORTANT: Tines are bolted on in a Spiral pattern  
22.5 degrees from one blade to the blade on the next  
flange over. Arrow in Figure 5-2 shows tines shifting  
22.5 degrees from one hub assembly to the next.  
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1. Loosen 8 nuts (#2) on one hub two or three turns.  
Spiral Pattern of Tines (Left-Hand Gang Shown)  
Figure 5-2  
2. Remove two bolts (#1) securing tine (#4) if working  
on the Left-Hand Gang or tine (#5) if working on the  
Right-Hand Gang.  
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication  
6. Replace all damaged or missing decals.  
Storage  
7. Store Aerator on a level surface in a clean, dry place.  
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for  
a longer Aerator life.  
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to  
the Aerator when parking it for long periods and when  
parking it at the end of a working season. This will help  
ensure that the Aerator is ready for field use the next time  
you hook-up to it.  
8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 16 when  
disconnecting tractor from Aerator.  
9. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to  
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride  
touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up  
bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding  
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the Aerosol part number.  
!
DANGER  
Always secure Aerator in the up position with solid supports  
before servicing underside of the unit.  
IMPORTANT: The following should be adhered to  
when parking the Aerator:  
Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint  
Part No.  
Part Description  
When parking for short periods with Aerator  
attached to the tractor, lower Aerator down so that  
its weight is resting on the tines.  
821-011C  
821-002C  
821-066C  
PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
When unhooking from the Aerator, lower Aerator  
against hydraulic cylinder transport lock and  
support hitch with jack stand.  
Ordering Replacement Parts  
Land Pride offers equipment in factory standard beige  
color with black highlights or optional color orange with  
black highlights. Special attention must be given to the  
part number when ordering orange to prevent ordering  
the wrong replacement part. The suffix number 82 must  
be added at the end of Land Pride’s beige part number  
when ordering an orange replacement part. Parts  
ordered without the suffix number will be supplied in  
factory standard colors.  
1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have  
accumulated on the Aerator and moving parts.  
Scrape off compacted dirt and then wash surface  
thoroughly with a garden hose. A coating of oil may  
also be applied to the unpainted area to minimize  
oxidation.  
2. Check tines and tine bolts for wear. Replace as  
needed.  
3. Inspect for loose, damaged, or worn parts and adjust  
or replace as needed.  
For example, if you are ordering a replacement part with  
part number 555-555C and the existing part is orange  
(not beige), then add the suffix 82 to the end of the  
number to make the part number read 555-555C82.  
4. Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication Points” starting  
5. Apply a light coat of oil or grease to the tines and  
exposed cylinder rods to minimize oxidation.  
Notes:  
1. Insert cap screws (#1) into the thicker 5/8" plate first and 1/2" plate last.  
2. Apply Loctite 246 to cap screws (#1) before installing tine lock nuts (#2).  
3. Tighten tine lock nuts (#2) to the Additional Torque Values” provided on page  
Direction  
of Rotation  
Direction  
of Rotation  
Knife Edge  
Knife Edge  
Left-Hand Gang  
Right-Hand Gang  
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Figure 5-3  
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication  
Lubrication Points  
Multi-purpose  
spray lube  
Multi-purpose  
grease lube  
Multi-purpose  
oil lube  
Intervals in hours at which  
lubrication is required  
Lubrication  
Legend  
50  
Hrs  
25  
Hours  
Tine Gang Hanger Bearings  
4 - Zerks (1 for every hanger bearing  
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease  
Quantity = as needed  
30068  
25  
Hours  
Rear Axle Pivot Pins  
2 - Zerks  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = as needed  
30069  
Repack  
Annually  
Wheel Hub  
Repack wheel bearings annually  
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease  
Quantity = as needed  
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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities  
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities  
AR25 Series  
Specifications & Capacities  
AR2596  
Model No.  
AR2510  
Horsepower Requirements  
40 - 90 HP  
Working Width  
Overall Width  
Overall Length  
7' - 2"  
8' - 1 3/8"  
10' - 11"  
9' - 8"  
12' - 3 5/8"  
10' - 11"  
Overall Height  
41 1/4" Without concrete Blocks  
41 1/4" Without concrete Blocks  
(With tines on the ground)  
43 7/8" With Optional Concrete Blocks  
43 7/8" With Optional Concrete Blocks  
Weight (w/o added weight)  
Number of Tines  
1,700 lbs.  
24 LH and 24 RH (Four per hub)  
2,200 lbs.  
32 LH and 32 RH (Four per hub)  
Tine Material  
Forged and heat treated through steel  
Tine Hub Spacing  
Tine Penetration  
Frame Construction  
7 1/2"  
Up to 8" (Depending on ground conditions and added weight)  
4 x 4 tubing all welded construction  
Heavy duty pull type with clevis hitch  
Receives up to 1 1/4" pin dia. (2-positions)  
Hitch Type  
Main Tongue Beam  
Hitch Jack  
4" x 4" x 5/16" Wall tubing  
Tongue support jack (5,000 lb. load rating)  
(Stores on pull frame)  
Rotor/Tine Support Hangers  
Rotor Bearings  
Rotor Bearing Protection  
Rotor Angle Adjustment  
Manual Storage Tube  
Tires  
Heavy Duty  
Heavy Duty greaseable bearings with triple lip seals  
Bump Guards  
Angles from 2 1/2, 5 & 7 1/2 degrees  
Included  
2 ea., 9.5L x 15, 8 ply  
Rims  
6-bolt  
Tine Depth Control  
Hydraulic Couplings  
Hydraulic Cylinder  
Transport Lock  
Add cylinder donuts to cylinder rod - included  
Quick disconnects included  
3" x 8" stroke with 1 1/4" rod dia.  
Manual cylinder lock  
Rear Axle Pivot  
Greaseable  
Options  
Concrete Blocks  
25" square x 18" high  
Number of Concrete Blocks  
Weight per Concrete Block  
Lifting Bar  
Available in quantities of 2 or 3  
Available in quantities of 2, 3, or 4  
740 lbs.  
1/2" Round bar built in concrete block  
See Drag Harrow Operator’s Manual 322-207M for a complete list of specifications.  
(Order model DRG08 as a stand alone unit.)  
Drag Harrow  
Weight  
DRG08 = 185 lbs.  
Settings  
Three positions: Light, Medium, and Aggressive  
Can be added to lift Drag Harrow off the ground without getting off the tractor.  
Drag Harrow sold separately,  
Drag Harrow Lift  
Weight  
Hydraulic Cylinder  
345 lbs.  
2" x 8" stroke with 1 1/8" rod dia.  
Included  
Transport Lock  
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign  
Included  
Accessories  
Trailing Hitch  
Self leveling (Buy through Parts, Part No. 325-118A)  
Corner Protector  
Protects straps from concrete corners (Buy through Parts, Part No. 816-646C)  
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Section 7: Features & Benefits  
Section 7: Features & Benefits  
AR2596 & AR2510 Models  
Features  
Benefits  
All Welded 4 x 4 Tubing Frame  
Makes for a very strong frame.  
4 x 4 x 5/16 Tongue  
With Clevis Hitch  
Built heavy duty to withstand side loads from the tines.  
Forged & Heat Treated Through  
Steel Tines  
Forged and heat treated tines are very resistant to wear and breakage giving them a  
long life.  
Tines  
Tines are designed with a twist to lift while fracturing the soil sideways.  
Tines are easily replaceable with 2 bolts per tine.  
Bolt-on Tines (2 Bolts Per Tine)  
Great penetration for aerating the soil.  
(Actual penetration depth is dependent on ground condition and added weight.)  
8" Maximum Tine Penetration  
Heavy Duty Rotary Tine Hangers  
Designed to stand up to the rigors of hard rocky soil.  
Bearings Are Protected With  
3/8" Skid Shoes on 3-Sides  
Protects bearings against hitting solid objects such as rocks and stumps.  
(Skid shoe protection is located on the front, bottom, and back sides of bearings)  
Rotors can be adjusted from 2 1/2, 5 and 7 1/2 degrees to meet customers needs.  
The greater the angle the harsher the shattering of soil.  
Adjustable Rotors  
7 1/2" Tine Spacing (4/per Spool)  
AR2596 = 48 Tines Total  
Tines spaced 7 1/2" apart provides good coverage.  
AR2510 = 64 Tines Total  
Optional Weights Constructed of  
740 lbs. Concrete Blocks With  
Lifting Lugs Built In  
AR2596 accepts up to 3 concrete blocks and AR2510 accepts up to 4 concrete blocks.  
Helps Aerator tines penetrate the ground.  
Optional Harrow Lift Package  
Accessory Drag Harrow  
Accessory Trailing Hitch  
Lifts the Drag Harrow off the ground for transporting on roadways.  
Provides a means to smooth out the ground behind the Aerator. Drag Harrow has three  
positions it can be used: Drag Mat, Light Penetration & Deep Penetration.  
Hitch is self leveling for pulling implements behind the Aerator.  
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Section 8: Troubleshooting  
Section 8: Troubleshooting  
AR25 Series Troubleshooting Chart  
Cause  
Problem  
Solution  
Add weight to the weight tray.  
Irrigate field or wait for a rain.  
Decrease ground speed.  
Not enough weight in the weight tray.  
Ground is too hard.  
Ground speed is too fast.  
Aerator is set too high.  
Remove one or more cylinder stops.  
Replace tines.  
Tillage depth  
is insufficient  
Tines are worn or bent.  
Tines are incorrectly installed.  
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.  
Tractor has insufficient power.  
Soil is too wet.  
Check placement of tine cutting edge.  
Clear rotor and/or tines of obstacles.  
Shift to a lower gear and Increase tractor rpm.  
Wait until soil dries.  
Rotor is plugged with trash.  
Tines are worn or bent.  
Remove trash from rotor.  
Tines balling up with soil  
Rotor will not turn  
Replace tines.  
Tines are incorrectly installed.  
Tractor speed is too fast.  
Install tines correctly.  
Decrease tractor speed.  
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.  
Rotor is plugged with trash.  
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.  
Tines are not installed correctly.  
Clear rotor and/or tines of obstacles.  
Remove trash from rotor.  
Clear rotor and/or tines.  
Aerator is bouncing  
on the ground  
Install tines correctly.  
Making too sharp a turn with tines in the  
ground.  
Raise Aerator out of the ground to make sharp  
turns.  
Tines breaking  
or bent sideways  
Hit a solid object.  
Avoid hitting solid objects.  
Operating Aerator over concrete, asphalt, tree  
stumps, rocks, curbs & other solid objects.  
Do not operate Aerator over solid objects.  
Bending frame  
and/or tines  
Too much weight in the weight tray.  
AR2596: Added weight not to exceed 2,220 lbs.  
AR2510: Added weight not to exceed 2,960 lbs.  
Aerator makes intermittent  
clicking noise  
Tines are loose.  
Tighten tines.  
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Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts  
Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts  
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes  
Bolt Head Identification  
Bolt Head Identification  
8.8  
10.9  
Class 10.9  
5.8  
Bolt Size  
(inches)  
Bolt Size  
(Metric)  
Grade 2  
Grade 5  
Grade 8  
Class 5.8  
Class 8.8  
1
2
3
4
in-tpi  
N · m ft-lb  
N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb  
mm x pitch  
N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb  
1/4" - 20  
7.4  
8.5  
5.6  
11  
13  
8
10  
16  
18  
12 M 5 X 0.8  
14 M 6 X 1  
4
7
3
5
6
11  
5
8
9
15  
7
11  
1/4" - 28  
5/16" - 18  
5/16" - 24  
3/8" - 16  
3/8" - 24  
7/16" - 14  
7/16" - 20  
1/2" - 13  
1/2" - 20  
9/16" - 12  
9/16" - 18  
5/8" - 11  
5/8" - 18  
3/4" - 10  
3/4" - 16  
7/8" - 9  
6
15  
11  
13  
24  
17  
33  
25 M 8 X 1.25  
27 M 8 X 1  
17  
12  
26  
19  
36  
27  
17  
26  
19  
37  
18  
13  
28  
21  
39  
29  
27  
20  
42  
31  
59  
44 M10 X 1.5  
49 M10 X 0.75  
70 M12 X 1.75  
78 M12 X 1.5  
105 M12 X 1  
120 M14 X 2  
155 M14 X 1.5  
170 M16 X 2  
210 M16 X 1.5  
240 M18 X 2.5  
375 M18 X 1.5  
420 M20 X 2.5  
605 M20 X 1.5  
670 M24 X 3  
910 M24 X 2  
995 M30 X 3.5  
33  
24  
52  
39  
72  
53  
31  
22  
47  
35  
67  
39  
29  
61  
45  
85  
62  
43  
32  
67  
49  
95  
58  
42  
91  
67  
125  
130  
145  
200  
l215  
315  
335  
405  
485  
610  
900  
93  
49  
36  
75  
55  
105  
145  
165  
210  
235  
285  
325  
510  
570  
820  
905  
60  
44  
95  
70  
97  
66  
49  
105  
115  
150  
165  
205  
230  
360  
405  
585  
640  
875  
955  
76  
90  
66  
105  
145  
155  
225  
240  
310  
350  
440  
650  
760  
830  
77  
105  
150  
160  
230  
245  
300  
355  
450  
665  
780  
845  
75  
55  
85  
92  
68  
105  
115  
165  
180  
230  
260  
325  
480  
95  
70  
110  
120  
150  
170  
265  
295  
430  
475  
99  
73  
105  
130  
150  
235  
260  
225  
250  
340  
370  
480  
540  
680  
750  
890  
1010  
1180  
1330  
79  
145  
155  
195  
220  
280  
310  
480  
525  
960  
1060  
105  
115  
145  
165  
205  
230  
355  
390  
97  
110  
170  
190  
165  
185  
250  
275  
7/8" - 14  
1" - 8  
560 1050  
610 1150  
645 1230  
705 1350  
1" - 12  
705 1510  
1120 2100 1550  
1-1/8" - 7  
1-1/8" - 12  
1-1/4" - 7  
1-1/4" - 12  
1-3/8" - 6  
1-3/8" - 12  
1-1/2" - 6  
1-1/2" - 12  
355 1080  
795 1750 1290 M30 X 2  
890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5  
785 1680 1240 2320 1710  
395 1210  
1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700  
1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220  
500 1520  
1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2  
1
555 1680 1240 2730 2010  
655 1990 1470 3230 2380  
745 2270 1670 3680 2710  
870 2640 1950 4290 3160  
980 2970 2190 4820 3560  
in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch  
N· m = newton-meters  
2
3
4
ft-lb= foot pounds  
mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread  
pitch  
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.  
Additional Torque Values  
Tine Bolts, 1/2"-20 x 3" GRL9  
105 ft-lbs  
Tire Inflation Chart  
T i r e S i z e  
Inflation PSI  
9.5L x 15 x 8 ply Rib Implement  
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Section 10: Warranty  
Section 10: Warranty  
Warranty  
Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will  
be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of  
purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as  
intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.  
Overall Unit: One year Parts and Labor  
Hydraulic Cylinder: One year Parts and Labor.  
Hoses, seals and Tines: Considered wear items.  
This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by  
Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and  
does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any  
equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or  
workmanship.  
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s  
judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal  
maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which  
adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a  
purpose for which the product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes  
failure to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.  
Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold  
the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized  
Land Pride dealer. Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or  
design of the product at any time without notice.  
This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages  
of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent to property. Furthermore, Land  
Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its  
reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, any expense  
or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.  
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made  
with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and  
fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this  
written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.  
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from  
the date of purchase by the end user.  
IMPORTANT: The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of  
purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.  
Model Number ____________________  
Serial Number ____________________  
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