Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
L-1643BH-D 1. CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator! Your lawn aerator is designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enables you to a...
Page 3 - SAFETY
L-1643BH-D 2. TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY OR CONTROL: • Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle listed in the vehicle operator's manual. • Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a car, truck or ATV. • Towing this machine behind a ZTR (Zero T...
Page 4 - PARTS REFERENCE
L-1643BH-D 3. EXPLODED VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 23 21 23 22 25 26 20 27 27 28 17 17 16 16 16 16 16 12 18 19 15 15 15 15 15 29 29 24 13 13 14 10 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: • 1 - Pair of work gloves• 1 - Pair of pliers• 1 - Screwdriver (flat blade)• 2 - 7/16” Wrenches• 1 - 1/2” Wrench• 2 - 3/4” wre...
Page 5 - ATTACH END PANELS TO TRAY; NOTE; INSTALL DRAWBAR; ASSEMBLY
L-1643BH-D 4. Step 1. ATTACH END PANELS TO TRAY 2a) Install Drawbar (4) to Tray (3) using two 5/16” x3/4” Rd Hd. Screws (13), 5/16” Lock Washers (16) and 5/16” Hex Nuts (15), as shown. 2b) Attach Clevis (1) to Drawbar using two 5/16” x 1” Rd Hd. Screws(14), 5/16” Lock Washers (16) and 5/16” Hex Nuts...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLE TINES TO AXLE; WARNING; Tine and Spacer/Bearing Tube Layout
L-1643BH-D 5. ! Step 3. ASSEMBLE TINES TO AXLE 3a) Place a 5/8” Flat Washer, Thick (17) onto the Axle Assembly (6), then slide it through the hole in End Panel (5 right Side) and add another Flat Washer Thick (17) if needed. 3b) Position the eleven Tines (7) and twenty-two Spacer/Bearing Tubes (27) ...
Page 7 - ATTACH HANDLE ASSEMBLY; WHEEL BAR MOUNT
L-1643BH-D 6. Step 4. ATTACH HANDLE ASSEMBLY 25 Hex Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/4” Qty. 1 26 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4” Qty. 1 4a) Attach the Handle Assembly (8) to end the of the Axle Assembly (6) by inserting one 1/4” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolt (25) though the hole in the end of the Axle Assembly) and secure with 1/4” Hex Nut...
Page 8 - INSTALL WHEELS
L-1643BH-D 7. Step 5. INSTALL WHEELS 4a) Attach one Wheel (9) to the Handle Assembly (8) and the other wheel to the wheel bar mount on the Axle (6). Secure to each side using hardware in the following order: • 1/2” x 3” Hex Bolt (20) • 1/2” Flat Washer (23) • Wheel (9) • 1/2” Flat Washer (23) • 1/2”...
Page 9 - MOUNTING & TRANSPORTING
L-1643BH-D 8. Step 6. MOUNTING & TRANSPORTING 6a) Attach Aerator to your towing vehicle using Drawbar Pin (18) and Hairpin Cotter (12) supplied. 6b) To place in Transport Position: • Pull FORWARD on Handle Assembly (8). • Pull out slightly and position over Transport Lock Pin (24). Aerator rests...
Page 10 - OPERATION
L-1643BH-D 9. INSTALLING YOUR AERATOR 1. Park machine safely. (See towing vehicle manual). 2. Align aerator clevis (A) with towing machine drawbar. 3. Install drawbar pin (B) through clevis and machine drawbar. Secure drawbar pin with Hairpin Cotter (C). REMOVING AERATOR 1. Secure towing vehicle par...
Page 11 - SERVICE
L-1643BH-D 10. MAINTENANCE After the first 30 minutes of use check all fasteners for tightness. Tines are manufactured with galvanized steel to resist wear of abrasive soil. Striking objects can cause tines to curl or break. Contact our Customer Service Department to purchase replace-ment Tines (Par...
Page 12 - Pull Behind Accessories; MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
Brinly-Hardy Company, 3230 Industrial Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (877) 728-8224 L-1643BH-D The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Brinly-Hardy Company warra...