OWNER'S MANUAL
4 0 " L A W N A E R A T O R
MODEL:
S A - 4 0 0 B H
• Assembly
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
Original Instructions
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PARTS REFERENCE
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INSTALLATION
QUESTIONS?
Tools Required:
MISSING PARTS?
(1) Flat Head Screwdriver
REPLACEMENT PARTS?
(1) 1/2”Wrench
(1) Set of Pliers or Hammer
(1) Pair of Gloves.
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REF PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
End Panel
QTY
REF PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
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12
30M1000P
Hex Nut, 5/16"
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Tine Shaft
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14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
40M1000P
45M1111P
45M2121P
B-3861
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Flat Washer, 5/8"
10
6
B-3593-10
Drawbar
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5
B-3922
Caution Aerator Decal
Tray
1
1
8
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1008563
B-7063
Hitch Pin, 1/2" X 2-1/2"
Square Bearing
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
E Ring, 5/8"
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BH Logo Decal
Pictorial Caution Label
Tine
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B-6270
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1
D-146P
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8
B-5423
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20
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F-577
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9
B-5425
Bearing
R-821-10
L-1744
Clevis
1
10
11
20M1012P
20M1016P
Round Head Screw, 5/16" X 3/4"
Round Head Screw, 5/16" X 1"
Serial No Label
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3.
ASSEMBLY
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Figure 1
1.
2.
Install Drawbar (3) to the Tray (5) using two 5/16" X
1" Round Head Screws (11), two 5/16" Lock Washers
(13), and two 5/16" Hex Nuts (12) as shown in Figure
1.
12
3
13
5
Assemble the Clevis Drawbar (20) to the Drawbar (3)
using two 5/16" X 1" Round Head Screws (11), two
5/16" Lock Washers (13), and two 5/16" Hex Nuts
(12). See Figure 1.
13
20
NOTE: Install Clevis (20) in direction shown.
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11
Figure 2
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1
12
12
13
14
13
3.
Install the two End Panels (1) to the Tray (5) using six
5/16" X 3/4" Round Head Screws (10), six 5/16" Flat
Washers (14), six 5/16" Lock Washers (13), and six
5/16" Hex Nuts (12). See Figure 2.
14
5
13
14
1
NOTE: Leave nuts loose in this step so that the
End Panels can be adjusted later.
10
10
Figure 3
19
15
17
15
4.
5.
Fasten an E Ring (19) onto the Tine Shaft (2) and
place a 5/8" Flat Washer (15) onto the Tine Shaft,
see Figure 3. Push the shaft through one End Panel
(1).
2
1
Place a Square Bearing (17) and then a 5/8" Flat
Washer (15) onto the Tine Shaft, see Figure 3.
4.
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ASSEMBLY
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CAUTION: Gloves are required when handling
aerator tines. Tines have extremely sharp points.
Use caution when handling.
Figure 4
17
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6.
Position the 10 Tines (8) and 20 Bearings (9) onto the Tine
Shaft as follows:
* Bearing (9), small end first
* Tine (8)
* Bearing (9), large end first
See Figure 4.
NOTE: Round projections on Bearings (9) must fit
into holes in Tines (8) and into two holes of opposite
Bearing.
8
7.
Place a 5/8" Flat Washer (15) and then a Square Bearing
(17) onto the Tine Shaft between the last bearing and the
End Panel, and Push the Square Bearing into the hole on
the End Plate, see Figure 4.
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9
Bearing (small end first)
Aerator Tine
Bearing (large end first)
CAUTION: Gloves are required when tightening
End Panel Bolts. Tines have extremely sharp
points. Use caution when working around them.
8.
9.
Push the End Panels (1) toward the Tines (8) until there is no
free play along the Tine Shaft and tighten the nuts (A) on the
End Panels. See Figure 6, 6 nuts total.
Figure 5
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19
NOTE: The Square Bearings must be completely
inserted into the End Panels before you tighten the nuts.
1
Push the end of the Tine Shaft with the fastened E Ring
all the way towards the End Panel. Add as many 5/8" Flat
Washers (15) to the opposite end of the shaft as necessary
to eliminate extra space. Fasten the remaining E ring on the
end of the Tine Shaft.
1
A
A
NOTE: Store extra Flat Washers in a safe location.
You may need them for maintenance of End Panel
Adjustment.
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OPERATION
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DEPTH / PENETRATION OF TINES
Figure 6
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Openings in Tray allow access to
Tines for cleaning and service. Excercise caution when
working around Tray openings and avoid placing body parts
into the openings.
Bagged weight material can fall through Tray Openings and be torn open or
damaged by the Tines. Use solid weight or close Tray Openings with wood panel or
by other suitable means.
16
Weight should be added to the tray after attaching to the towing vehicle.
Weight should be secured by rope, straps, or other suitable means to contain the
weight in the tray.
20
17
Maximum capacity of the Aerator Tray is 110 lbs.
Moderate soil moisture is important for proper tine penetration.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Make sure feet and hands are clear
of Tine Tips.
Extremely dry conditions will not permit tine penetration and may damage the tines.
Extremely wet conditions will cause full penetration of tines (up to tine bearings). This
condition will cut slots in the turf.
Tray Openings allow access to Tines for cleaning and service only and are not to be
used in any other application.
INSTALLING YOUR AERATOR
1.
Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see towing vehicle
operator’s manual).
SPEED
2.
3.
Align Aerator Clevis (20) with towing machine hitch plate.
Install Hitch Pin (16) through Clevis (20) and towing machine hitch plate.
Secure Hitch Pin (16) with Hairpin Cotter (17).
The best operating speed is 3 mph or less.
Maximum operating speed is 5 mph.
REMOVING YOUR AERATOR
FREQUENCY
Lawn aeration is not accomplished in a single pass. It will normally take several
passes over the lawn. Alternating the direction by 90 degrees will improve the
aeration effect.
CAUTION: Keep body parts away from under drawbar.
Do not attempt to disconnect Aerator from towing vehicle with
weight on the tray.
The Aerator may be used in an independent operation or may be used when mowing
your lawn.
1.
Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see towing vehicle
operator’s manual).
2.
3.
4.
5.
Unload weight from Aerator tray.
Remove Hairpin Cotter (17) and Hitch Pin (16).
Push Aerator away from the towing vehicle.
Install Hitch Pin (16) and Hairpin Cotter (17) for storage.
USAGE
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Avoid damage to tines. Do not
tow the aerator across concrete or asphalt driveways and
walkways.
CAUTION: Excessive towed load can cause loss of control
on slopes. Stopping distance increases with speed and the
weight of the towed load.
CAUTION: Total towed weight must not exceed combined
weight of towing vehicle, ballast and operator.
AERATOR WEIGHT
The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the weight of the Aerator plus the
maximum weight loaded into the Aerator Tray:
Model
Weight
SAT-400BH
Maximum Tray Weight
25 lbs (empty)
110 lbs
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135 lbs
Maximum Towed Weight
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MAINTENANCE-STORAGE
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MAINTENANCE
The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your Aerator clean and dry.
After the first 30 minutes of use, check all fasteners for tightness.
Thereafter, periodically 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 Brinly-Hardy customer service
department to purchase replacement Tines.
Apply a light coat of oil on tines after use to prevent rust.
For rust appearing on painted surfaces, sand lightly and paint affected area with
enamel.
Periodically remove debris that builds up between Tines.
Apply lubricating oil at each tine bearing and axle bearing before use.
Figure 7
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1
A
A
After use, the Tine and Tine Bearings may become loose on the Tine Shaft.
Should this occur, remove the looseness as follows (refer to Figure 7):
1.
2.
Loosen the End Panel nuts (A).
Push the End Panels (1) toward the Tines until there is no free play along the
Tine Shaft.
3.
Tighten the End Panel nuts (A).
NOTE: The Square Bearings must be completely inserted into the End Panels
before you tighten the End Panel nuts (A).
STORAGE
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The Aerator Tines are very sharp.
Care should be taken when choosing a storage location for
this product.
Store Aerator in low traffic aisle ways.
Store Aerator with Tine points facing the wall or ground.
Store Aerator on the ground or low to the ground.
Do not store Aerator hanging from the wall, ceiling or with Tine points facing outward.
Product packaging can be used to offer a protective area around the Tines.
Drawbar is a trip hazard. Avoid leaving Drawbar in aisle ways and walking paths.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR
Pull Behind Accessories
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.
respect to any product, shall bind Brinly-Hardy Co. During
the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or
replacement of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole
and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Brinly-Hardy
Co. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss
Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below against
defects in material and workmanship, and will at its option, repair
or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materi- or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred
als or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this
product has been assembled, operated, and maintained in accor-
dance with the Operator’s manual furnished with the product, and
has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect,
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire,
water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster.
for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental
expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not ap-
ply to you.
Normal Wear Parts or components thereof are subject to separate
terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component failures will
be covered on the product for a period of 90 days.
During the warranty period, the exclusive remedy is replacement
of the part. In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater that
the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of safety features of the product shall void this warranty. You as-
sume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and
your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the
misuse or inability to use this product.
Parts found to be defective within the warranty period will be
replaced at our expense. Our obligation under this warranty is ex-
pressly limited to the replacement or repair, at our option, of parts
found to be defective in material and workmanship.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty parts replacements are
available, ONLY WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through our Pull
Behind Accessories Customer Service Department. Call 877-728-
8224.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as
a gift.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a) Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and filters.
b) Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or
exposure.
c) Transportation and/or labor charges.
d) The warranty does not include rental use.
IMPORTANT: The Warranty period stated below begins with the
PROOF OF PURCHASE. Without the proof of purchase, the War-
ranty period begins from the date of manufacture determined by
the serial number manufacturing date.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of mer-
chantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as
to the part as identified below. No other express warranty
whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given
by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with
The warranty period for the product shown in this manual is as
follows: Steel Frame Parts: consumer - 2 Years, commercial - 90
days. Tines are normal wear parts - 90 days.
Brinly-HardyCompany, 3230 IndustrialParkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (877) 728-8224
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