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Introduction

SPECIFICATIONS      FOR AER-8

WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

60"

78"

Length

46" (117 cm)

Width

63" (1637 cm)

81"(205 cm)

Height

55" (140 cm)

Weight

790 lb (358 kg)

Weight (with transport frame)Empty - 1225 lb (556 kg)

1475 lb (668 kg)

Full -  2085 lb (946 kg)

2330 lb (1056 kg)

TIRES & WHEELS

Two 18 x 9.5 x 8 ( 20 psi (1.4 bar))

BATTERY 

(Not Included)

 Automotive type 24F-12 Volt

BCI Group

Size 24

Cold Cranking Amps

900 minimum

Ground Terminal Polarity

Negative (-)

Maximum Length

10.25" (26 cm)

Maximum Width

6.88" (17 cm)

Maximum Height

10" (25 cm)

FLUID CAPACITY

Hydraulic Fluid

1.25 Gal (4.3 liter)

TOW VEHICLE

For 3-Point on 60" must be able to support 1350lb (613 kg)
For 3-Point on 78" must be able to support 1850lb (839 kg)
Minimum drawbar power of 20 HP (15 kW)
Heavy Duty Vehicle with 4 wheel brakes
Capable of 825 lb (374 kg) tongue weight.

ACCESSORIES

TINE REEL ASSEMBLIES FOR REPLACING ENTIRE TINE REEL ASSEMBLY

60"

       78"

AER8-60R601

AER8-78R781

Turf Quake Fracture Tine Reel Assembly 5" Spacing

AER8-60R602

AER8-78R782

Turf Quake Fracture Tine Reel Assembly 7.5" Spacing

AER8-60R603

AER8-78R783

All Star Sport Field Tine Reel Assembly 5" Spacing

AER8-60R604

AER8-78R784

All Star Sport Field Tine Reel Assembly 7.5" Spacing

AER8-60R605

AER8-78R785

Aerfine Thin Blade Tine Reel Assembly 3" Spacing

AER8-60R606

AER8-78R786

Aerfine Thin Blade Tine Reel Assembly 5" Spacing

AER8-60R607

AER8-78R787

Coring Tine Reel Assembly

AER8-610

AER8-710

Rear Roller Assembly

COMMON  ACCESSORIES

AER8-001

Transport Frame Assembly (must also select Aer8-002 or Aer8-003)

AER8-002

Electric/ Hydraulic Lift Assembly for Aer8-001 (Battery not included)

AER8-003

Hydraulic Hose Kit for Aer8-001

Summary of Contents for AER 8 Aerifier

Page 1: ...Product Support Hwy SS Poplar Ave Cameron WI 54822 1 800 891 9435 productsupport smithco com Parts Service 60 78 AER 8 Aerifier Serial AER60 005 AER78 005 July 2012 Operators...

Page 2: ...ER8 001 Hydraulic Transport Frame 12 AER8 003 Hydraulic Hose Kit 13 AER8 002 Electric Hydraulic Lift System 14 15 AER8 Charging Harness 16 3 Point Hitch 17 Turf Quake Tine 5 Spacing 18 19 Turf Quake T...

Page 3: ...ntain safety operat ing assembly and maintenance instructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment dam age Keep manuals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personne...

Page 4: ...of control or tipping of the vehicle A Use extra caution in backing up the vehicle Ensure area is clear B Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope C Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns Use ca...

Page 5: ...20 HP 15 kW Heavy Duty Vehicle with 4 wheel brakes Capable of 825 lb 374 kg tongue weight ACCESSORIES TINE REELASSEMBLIES FOR REPLACING ENTIRE TINE REELASSEMBLY 60 78 AER8 60R601 AER8 78R781 Turf Qua...

Page 6: ...ight is 200 lbs per ft of machine width 1 The Aer 8 must be able to float The tractor must be equipped with a float position on the lower link arms The float position will allow the tines to float upw...

Page 7: ...ook the rear cylinder if not already done There is a cylinder lockout attached to the rear pivot arm This is a security guard used when the cylinder needs to be extended for a long period of time such...

Page 8: ...u will have to supply your own quick couplers to attach hydraulic hoses to your tow vehicle 2 Hydraulic fittings and hoses should be attached to the cylinder If not connect one end of hoses to the cyl...

Page 9: ...the ground Lift Aer 8 out of the ground when making sharp turns 7 Compacted areas may have to be aerated more than once 8 When Aer 8 is not in use remove jack pins extend legs to maximum extension rep...

Page 10: ...e as needed 3 Check that all tines are in good condition 4 Grease bearings daily after each use If transport frame assembly in installed 5 Check hydraulic hoses for any leaks or loose connections 6 Ch...

Page 11: ...psi 1 4 bar Improper inflation will reduce tire life considerably SERVICEINTERVALS Before each Use Lubricate all bearings on reel Use No 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease Check tow vehicle fluid...

Page 12: ...d before using Fast Charge Charge battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes or 7 amps for 30 minutes Do not exceed the recommended charging rate If electrolyte starts boiling over decrease charging Always rem...

Page 13: ...level ground 6 Lower all 4 jack stands if Transport Assembly is not installed Secure pins 7 If transport Assembly is installed lower front jack stands and the trailer hitch on the tongue Secure pins...

Page 14: ...10GA 4 HNTL 34 10 Lock Nut 3 4 10 4 6 74 244 Axle 1 7 60 130 Tire and Wheel 2 60 130 01 Tire 18 x 9 5 x 8 2 60 130 02 Wheel 2 8 74 254 Cylinder Stop 1 HB 38 16 275 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 1 HNW 38 16 Win...

Page 15: ...LICHOSEKIT AER8 003HYDRAULICHOSEKIT REF PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 18 168 3 8 Straight Thread Elbow come withAER8 001 2 2 74 246 Hydraulic Hose 22 2 Quick Couplers are not included AER 001 Hydraulic...

Page 16: ...14 Parts AER8 002ELECTRIC HYDRAULICLIFTSYSTEM...

Page 17: ...x 1 1 8 22 055 Battery Cable Red 1 9 74 231 Hinge 2 10 HB 516 18 075 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 6 HNFL 516 18 Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 6 11 74 248 Motor Box Cover 1 8947 31 Trim Seal 31 2 25 277 Decal Warning...

Page 18: ...16 Parts...

Page 19: ...REF PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 74 279 3 Point Hitch Frame 1 2 HB 34 10 300 Bolt 3 4 10 x 3 6 HMB 34 10 Machine Bushing 3 4 x 10GA 6 HNTL 34 10 Lock Nut 3 4 10 6 3 74 282 Mount Brackets 2 4 HB 38 16...

Page 20: ...18 Parts AER 8 TURFQUAKE 5 SPACINGDRAWING...

Page 21: ...8 16 Lock Nut 3 8 16 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HWL 12...

Page 22: ...20 Parts AER 8 TURFQUAKE 7 SPACINGDRAWING...

Page 23: ...16 Lock Nut 3 8 16 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HWL 12 L...

Page 24: ...22 Parts AER 8 ALLSTAR 5 SPACINGDRAWING...

Page 25: ...NTL 38 16 Lock Nut 3 8 16 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 H...

Page 26: ...24 Parts AER 8 ALLSTAR 7 SPACINGDRAWING...

Page 27: ...TL 38 16 Lock Nut 3 8 16 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HW...

Page 28: ...26 Parts AER 8 AERFINE 3 SPACINGDRAWING...

Page 29: ...960 Spigot 1 14 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HWL 12 Lock Washer 1 2 4 15 HB 12 13 125 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 11 4 8 HNFL 12 13 Flange Lock Nut 1 2 13 8 22...

Page 30: ...28 Parts AER 8 AERFINE 5 SPACINGDRAWING...

Page 31: ...13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HWL 12 Lock Washer 1 2 4 15 HB 12 13 125 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 11 4 8 HNFL 12 13 Flange Lock Nut 1 2 13 8 60 AER8 606 16 74 239 60 Core Fine Shaft 1 17 74 251 Core Tine...

Page 32: ...30 Parts AER 8CORINGTINESDRAWING...

Page 33: ...175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HWL 12 Lock Washer 1 2 4 15 74 215 Shaft Flange 2 16 HB 12 13 125 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 11 4 8 HNFL 12 13 Flange Lock Nut 1 2 13 8 60 AER8 607 17 74 23...

Page 34: ...32 Parts REARROLLERDRAWING...

Page 35: ...HW 58 Washer 5 8 2 7 74 213 Bearing 2 13 HB 38 16 125 Bolt 3 8 16 x 11 4 4 HNTL 38 16 Lock Nut 3 8 16 4 14 74 250 LH Roller Bracket 1 HG 14 28 180 Grease Fitting 1 15 74 278 Spacer 2 60 AER8 610 8 74...

Page 36: ...ctor 4 corners of main frame 74 157 Decal Aer 8 Main Frame Sides 74 210 Decal Hang Tag Aer 8 002 76 305 Decal Rotating Parts Reel Housing QUICKREFERENCE BATTERY NOT SUPPLIED AUTOMOTIVE TYPE 24F 12 VOL...

Page 37: ...you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities you may contact us at Smithco Product Support Department 200 W Pop...

Page 38: ...ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ME...

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