Page 2 - Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A; IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY; DO NOT transpor t unit with fuel in tank.; VIBRATION; SOUND; TABLE OF CONTENTS; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 2 of 12 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTYDAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &ENGINE MANU...
Page 3 - Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A; PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING; ASSEMBLY; PACKING CHECKLIST; GENERAL SAFETY; Manual
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 3 of 12 PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Read all safety and operating instructionsbefore assembling or starting this unit. Engine Manual Per Model These items should be included in your carton. If anyof these parts are missing, contact your dealer. ASSEMBLY P...
Page 4 - INSTRUCTION LABELS; WARNING; Honda; OIL ALERT; ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.; RUN; B & S ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL; THROTTLE LEVER; WARNING; LIFT HERE; WARNING
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 4 of 12 These labels should be included on your Aerator. If any ofthese labels are damaged, replace them before putting thisequipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given tohelp in ordering replacement labels. Label DangerKeep Handsand Feet AwayPart ...
Page 5 - NOTE: The unit ground speed varies with the engine speed.; Operation; STARTING ENGINE; AERATING OPERATION; TINES RAISING/LOWERING; TINES UP
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 5 of 12 ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructionsfor type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil andgasoline. GEAR REDUCTION: See engine manufacturer’s instruc-tions for type and amount of oil used. Engine m...
Page 6 - OPERATION; continued; AERATING TIPS
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 6 of 12 OPERATION continued ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, releasethe clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagementlever, lowering the tines into the dirt. AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushing itforward to the handle, and ...
Page 7 - If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:; Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent; FOLDING HANDLE; UNIT STORAGE; NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND.; PARKING
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 7 of 12 Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark orpilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gasappliance. If engine is to be unused for 30 days...
Page 8 - S DRA
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 8 of 12 AE550, AE550H 1818181818 P A R T S DRA WING R
Page 10 - TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT; MAINTENANCE; REPLACING INDIVIDUAL TINES
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 10 of 12 TINE ROW KIT 360197 TINE KIT 360100 Use only a qualified mechanic forany adjustments, disassembly orany kind of repair . DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIREBEFORE SERVICING UNIT. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYSTURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVINGPAR...
Page 11 - BELT AND CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT; Maintenance Operation; Maintenance Schedule
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 11 of 12 MAINTENANCE 17 17 17 17 17 BELT AND CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.2. Remove the top guard by removing the four screws, two on eachside, that secure it to the frame.3. Slide the belt off of the engine driv...
Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine Service and Warranty; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 12 of 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions Engine stalls or labors when raking. Work at 45 degrees to the slop moving up and downinstead of across. Solution Possible Cause Problem Working on too steep a slope. 20 20 20 20 20 Eng...