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A E R A T O R S P R E A D E R
MODEL:
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Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
For use with Lawn/Garden
Tractors
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REFERENCE
Tools Required for Assembly:
* ½" wrench (2)
* Pair work gloves
* Hammer
* 3/4" wrench (2)
OR
* 10" Adjustable wrench (2)
A note about nuts used in the assembly of your Aerator Spreader:
1. Jam Nuts and Hex Nuts spin freely on the bolt threads. Usually a lock washer is used
to lock the nut securely in place.
Hex Nut
Jam Nut
2. Lock Nuts and Nylon Lock Nuts provide resistence after several turns on the bolt threads.
A wrench is normally required during installation.
Nylon Lock Nut
Lock Nut
Notes:
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Parts List
AS-302
AS-402
REF. NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
PART NO.
R-774
1
*2
*3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Flat Washer - Large
5/16" Hex Lock Nut
Transport Lock
2
3
1
R-774
B-1674P
B-6520
B-4030
B-6407
B-5922
B-4701-10
K-653
B-5474-10
B-4709-10
B-4713
B-1674P
B-6520
B-4030
B-6407
B-5922
B-5718-10
K-654
B-5720-10
B-5726-10
B-4713
1/4" Wing Nut
1
8 or 11
Aerator Tine Assembly
Brinly Logo Decal
Hopper Assembly
Agitator Kit (Hwd.Incl.)
Agitator Shaft Assembly
Shutter Assembly
1/2" Washer
1
1
2
1
1
3
B-4715Y
B-6484
B-4719-01
R-1946
B-5472
B-4724-CPT
B-6515-10
B-4726
B-6409-10
B-6411-10
B-6413-10
B-4732
B-4733
B-4747
B-4768
F-383
B-6526
R-2435
B-5456
2M1012P
B-6517
10M0808P
2M1032P
2M0808P
2M1008P
B-6516
2M1016P
30M0800P
30M1000P
31M1600P
11M1028P
40M0800P
40M1000P
40M1600P
45M1111P
45M1717P
50M0524P
12
*13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
*24
25
26
27
28
*29
30
*31
*32
33
*34
35
36
*37
38
39
*40
*41
*42
43
*44
*45
*46
*47
48
49
*50
*51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
Calibration Plate
Cap Tube
Shutter Link
Decal Instruction/ "CE" Label
Tine Shaft Assembly
Drive Chain and Offset Link
Upper Lever
Chain Shield
Tow Bar
Wheel Support Assembly
Lift Handle
5/8" Square Bearing (large)
Vinyl Grip (1/8" x 3/4")
Tension Spring
5/8" (Thin) Washer
1/2" Square Bearing (small)
Wheel
Handle Grip (5/16" x 1-1/4")
5/8" (Thick) Washer
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Hex Nut, 1/4"
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
B-4715Y
B-6484
B-4719-01
R-1946
B-5722
B-4724-CPT
B-6515-10
B-4726
B-6410-10
B-6412-10
B-6413-10
B-4732
B-4733
B-4747
B-4768
F-383
B-6526
R-2435
B-5456
2M1012P
B-6517
10M0808P
2M1032P
2M0808P
2M1008P
B-6516
2M1016P
30M0800P
30M1000P
31M1600P
11M1024P
40M0800P
40M1000P
40M1600P
45M1111P
45M1717P
50M0524P
V-302P
B-3861
D-146P
B-4307
F-621
F-577
B-6414-10
B-5804
B-5461-10
B-5680-10
2
1
1
2 or 3
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
1
2
14
4
2
2
14
2
5
6
2
4
1
Hex Nut, 5/16"
Hex Jam Nut, 1/2"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Lock Washer, 1/4"
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Lock Washer, 1/2"
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Flat Washer, 1/2"
Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 1-1/2"
Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .277
Drawbar Pin
Hairpin Cotter
"E" Ring, 1"
"E" Ring, 1/2"
"E" Ring, 5/8"
Lower Lever
B-3861
D-146P
B-4307
F-621
1
2 or 3
1
F-577
1
1
4
2
B-6414-10
B-5804
B-4705-10
Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .815
Agitator
Center Strap
1
* Parts in Hardware Bag
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Figure 1.
Tighten securely
Nut to be tight against
tube not against wheel.
Qty. 4
(41)Hex Jam Nut, 1/2"
Qty. 2
(45)Lock Washer, 1/2"
Qty. 6
Wheel to turn
freely.
Qty. 2
(47)Flat Washer, 1/2"
(32)Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2"
Figure 2.
Qty. 4
(34)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"
Hopper
Towbars
Qty. 4
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"
Qty. 4
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"
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Figure 3.
Qty. 2
(37)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3"
Qty. 2
Qty. 2
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"
Qty. 1
(50)Drawbar Pin
Towbars
1/2" x 2-1/2"
Qty. 1
(51)Hairpin Cotter
(NOT TO SCALE)
Figure 4.
Qty. 2
Qty. 2
(46)Flat Washer, 5 /16"
(31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Hopper
Transport Plate
Qty. 2
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"
Qty. 2
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"
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Figure 5.
Towbars
Qty. 2
(13)Cap Tube
Qty. 2
(37)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3"
Qty. 2
(2)Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
Do not over tighten nut,Wheel Support
must pivot.
Wheel Support
Figure 6.
Install Grip
(not shown)
Wheel Support
Lift Handle
Qty. 2
(40)Hex Nut, 5/1
Qty. 2
(42)Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Qty. 2
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"
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Make sure Lever points
forward.
Figure 7.
Install Grip (not shown)
Qty. 1
(31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Qty. 1
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"
Qty. 1
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"
OPERATION
WHEN TO USE:
The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than a
brisk walk- 3 to 5 MPH. Set the throttle/gear selector to
obtain this speed. To obtain this speed Calibrate your tractor
to 3 M.P.H. by:
Your Aerator-Spreader should not be used when lawn
conditions are too wet or too dry. This can be determined by
digging a small amount of soil (about three inches deep) and
checking it. If soil appears powdery and brittle- its too dry.
Wait until a later date, after a rainfall. If soil appears damp,
roll it up in the palm of your hand- if it forms a ball that
doesn't break up when it hits the ground, it is too wet. Wait
until a later date for soil to dry some. Ideally, the soil should
fall apart.
Measure a distance of 20 feet on flat, level surface.
Adjust tractor throttle and select a gear to cover this
distance in 4.5 seconds.
To adjust for 4 m.p.h., cover same distance in 3.4
seconds.
NOTE: If soil is too wet, the aerator tines will penetrate too
deep and your tractor could loose traction, causing lawn
damage. If soil is too dry, the aerator tines will not penetrate
soil properly.
Drive tractor/mower forward as you open the flow control
with the Control Lever.
CAUTION! Avoid stopping unit with flow control in
"OPEN" position- material will continue to flow
through hopper opening. If fertilizer is deposited too
heavily in a small area, soak down thoroughly with a
garden hose to prevent burning of lawn.
!
OPERATING TIPS:
Attach the Aerator-Spreader to your tractor using the 1/2"
Drawbar Pin and Hairpin Cotter furnished (See Fig. 3). Pull
Transport Handle towards tractor and lock into raised
position (transport wheels are engaged) (See Fig. 7).
Aerating tines must be in the lowered position in order for
Aerator-Spreader to operate. Agitator is driven off of the
aerator tines.
Set the Flow Control to proper setting using the Nylon Wing
Nut (see Alternative Flow Control Setting Chart on p.10) and IMPORTANT:
move the Control Lever to closed ("0") position.
When backing up, carefully back STRAIGHT to avoid "jack-
knifing", which can cause damage to your equipment.
Fill Hopper with material to be spread at operating site.
Break up all lumps as material as you fill the Hopper.
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OPERATION Continued...
Set the spreader flow control at the approximate flow control
setting.
FLOW CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Place 5 pounds of material in the Hopper. Weigh the
material before and after spreading 100 square feet to
determine amount of material used.
Open and Close: The material flow is shut off by moving
Control Lever to the left and locking into "V" notch on
calibration plate.
Move unit to measure area, lower aerator tines, open Flow
Control Lever. Drive the 40 ft. course, stop unit and close
Flow Control Lever.
Flow Setting: To set the flow rate, put the Control Lever in
the shut-off position (in "V" notch). Determine your required
number setting as described below. Loosen the nylon wing
nut and slide to the desired number setting and retighten the
wing nut. Release the control strap and it will open to the
pre-set position.
Remove and weigh remaining material. Subtract this weight
from 5 pounds to determine material used: If too much
material is used: Set Flow Control ONE number LOWER
and try again. If too little material is used: Set Flow Control
ONE number HIGHER and try again.
DETERMINING FLOW CONTROL SETTING
NUMBER
After determining proper setting always record the type of
material and the setting for future use.
NOTE: Fertilizer application rates as described are affected
by humidity and the moisture content of the material;
therefore, minor setting adjustments may be necessary to
compensate for these conditions.
ALTERNATIVE FLOW CONTROL SETTING CHART
MATERIAL
COARSENESS
APPROX.
COVERAGE
APPROX. FLOW
CONTROL
APPLICATION RATE CHART
Sq. Ft.
Cov.
Setting
Wt.
MATERIAL
TYPE
AVERAGE
RECOMMENDED
USAGE
FLOW
CONTROL
SETTING
FERTILIZER:
Very Coarse
(large, heavy
pellets, & grain)
.5lb.
100
1.0lb. 100
1.5lb. 100
9
12
15
SEEDS:
Ky. Bluegrass
Rye
Tall Lawn &
#31 Fescue
Medium Coarse
(Pellets &
granules)
.5lb.
1.0 lb. 100
1.5 lb. 100
100
7
10
13
1 lb/1000 sq. ft.
2 lb/1000 sq. ft.
3 lb/1000 sq. ft.
4
7
12
Light Material
(Nitrogen, etc.)
.1 lb. 100
.2 lb. 100
.3 lb. 100
3 1/2
4 1/2
5 1/2
FERTILIZER:
Lawn
Food(33-3-10)
Weed &
Feed(33-3-5)
3.2 lb/1000 sq. ft.
3.2 lb/1000 sq. ft.
5-1/4
5-1/4
SEEDS:
Large
(Ky. 31 Fescue,
etc.)
.3 lb. 100
.5 lb. 100
.7 lb. 100
12
16
19
ALTERNATIVE FLOW CONTROL SETTING
Medium
(Rye, etc.)
.2 lb. 100
.4 lb. 100
.6 lb. 100
7
11
14
To determine the required setting for materials not listed on
chart, proceed as follows:
Fine
(Blugrass, Lawn
Fescue, etc.)
.1 lb. 100
.2 lb. 100
.3 lb. 100
4
Determine from material bag, the amount of material to be
spread over a designated area. Example: "The contents of
this bag (25 lbs.) will cover 5000 square feet."
4 1/2
5
Determine the amount of material required to cover 100
square feet as follows:
MAINTENANCE:
-Add two zeros to bag weight. Example: 2500
-Divide this number by the number of square feet
on the bag.Example: 2500 divided by 5000 = .5
pounds of material for 100 square feet. NOTE: To
convert this weight to ounces, simply multiply by 16
(16 oz./lb) Example: .5 lb. x 16 = 8 oz.
Should rust appear on any other part of your Aerator-
Spreader, sand lightly to remove rust and coat lightly with
enamel.
Apply a drop of lubricating oil to each nylon bearing (aerator
tine shaft, agitator shaft, and wheels) before each use.
Determine approximate Flow Control Setting by using chart
below showing type of material to spread.
Be sure to remove all unused fertilizers from hopper
immediately after use and clean with water.
Measure off a distance of 40 feet in your yard. This is the
distance your 30" spreader must travel in order to cover 100
square feet.(2.5 ft. (30") x 40 ft. = 100 sq ft.) For 40"
spreader measure off a distnce of 30 feet in your yard, the
distance to cover 100 square feet.
To prevent rust in aerator tines, apply a light coat of oil on
the working areas of tines after each use.
After each use, service unit as described and store in a dry
area, shielding tines to avoid injury.
(3.33 ft. (40") x 30 ft. = 100 sq ft.)
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Limited Warranty
Brinly-Hardy Company warrants only to the original retail purchaser that this product will remain free of defects in
workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years (NOTE: ninety (90) days for
commercial or rental use) commencing with the date of purchase.
Any parts found to be defective within the warranty period will be replaced, with proof of date of purchase, at Brinly-Hardy
Company's expense. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to replacement or repair, at our option of parts,
which are defective in material or workmanship within thirty (30) days of receipt of the parts. This warranty does not apply to
damage caused by unreasonable use, including failure to provide necessary maintenance, nor does it apply to any
transportation or labor charges.
WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY NOR IS ANYONE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY ON OUR BEHALF. ANY
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
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