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Introduction
SET UP
If the combined weight of the Aer-8 and full ballast exceeds the hydraulic lift capacity of the
tow vehicles 3-point hitch, then an Aer8-001 Transport Frame Assembly must be installed.
TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT
If you purchased a Aer8-001 Transport frame Assembly
with your base Aer-8 Aerator it will come installed with
the exception of the tongue.
1. Use the supplied bolts to install the tongue to the frame. There are 6
holes to bolt the tongue to. Use 4 holes that best support your tow
vehicle.
2. Install tongue with hose clamp on the top. Place swivel jack in the
upright position to supply support to the tongue until you have hooked
it up to you tow vehicle.
3. Check tire pressure of the tires (20 psi (1.4 bar)).
4. Hook 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 as maintenance. Placed over the cylinder
rod when it is fully extended and pin in place. When not in use return to rear pivot
arm.
ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM
If you purchased a Aer8-002 Electric/hydraulic Lift System
with your base Aer-8 Aerator it will come installed.
Battery not included.
1. Install an Automotive type 24F-12 Volt battery into the Motor Box and
secure with the battery hold-down.
2. Fill the power unit with approximately 1.50 Gal (5.68 liter) MileMaster
303 Tractor HYD Fluid or equivilent.
3. Hydraulic fittings and hoses should be attached to the cylinder. If not,
short hose to the top port and long hose goes to the bottom port.
4. Route the hoses through the trough below the ballast tank, secure in the hose clamps on the top of the
tongue.
Summary of Contents for AER 8 Series
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Page 20: ...18 Parts AER 8 TURFQUAKE 5 SPACINGDRAWING...
Page 22: ...20 Parts AER 8 TURFQUAKE 7 SPACINGDRAWING...
Page 24: ...22 Parts AER 8 ALLSTAR 5 SPACINGDRAWING...
Page 26: ...24 Parts AER 8 ALLSTAR 7 SPACINGDRAWING...
Page 28: ...26 Parts AER 8 AERFINE 3 SPACINGDRAWING...
Page 30: ...28 Parts AER 8 AERFINE 5 SPACINGDRAWING...
Page 32: ...30 Parts AER 8CORINGTINESDRAWING...
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