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Maintenance

OPERATION

In excessive stony conditions reduce operating speed.

1. Attach Aer-8 to tow vehicle.

2. Fill ballast tank.

3. Check for any leaks before heading to

turf.

4. Lower Aer-8 into the ground so tine

penetrate the soil to desired depth.

5. Drive the tow vehicle at speeds that are

safe.

6. Do Not make sharp turns with the tines

in 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 exten-
sion, replace jack pins.

CYLINDER LOCKOUT BAR

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 for maintenance. Placed over the cylinder rod when it is fully
extended and pin in place. When not in use return to rear pivot arm for storage.

Summary of Contents for AER 8 Series

Page 1: ...Operators 60 78 AER 8 Aerifier Serial AER60 069 AER78 069 July 2015 Parts Service Product Support Hwy SS Poplar Ave Cameron WI 54822 1 800 891 9435 productsupport smithco com...

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: ...awbar power of 20 HP 15 kW Heavy Duty Vehicle with 4 wheel brakes Capable of 825 lb 374 kg tongue weight ACCESSORIES AER8 600 60 BASE UNIT AER8 780 78 BASE UNIT 60 Reel 78 Reel AER8 60R601 AER8 78R781...

Page 6: ...aximum ballast weight 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 t...

Page 7: ...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 main...

Page 8: ...ings and hoses should be attached to the cylinder If not connect one end of hoses to the cylinder 3 Route the hoses through the trough below the ballast tank secure in the hose clamp on the top of the...

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 exten sion re...

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: ...er 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 levels Check 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: ...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 Wing nut 3 8 16 1 9 HCP 100 400 Clevis pin 1 x 4 2 HP...

Page 15: ...LICHOSEKIT AER8 003HYDRAULICHOSEKIT REF PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 18 185 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: ...5 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 1 25 373 Decal 7 Smithco Star 1 12 15 437 Latch 2 13 HSM 10 32 112...

Page 18: ...16 Parts...

Page 19: ...LIST 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...

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

Page 21: ...6 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 10 234 01 Cover 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 290 Manual Canister 1 15 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW...

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

Page 23: ...4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 10 234 01 Cover 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 290 Manual Canister 1 15 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12...

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

Page 25: ...3 8 16 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 10 234 01 Cover 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 290 Manual Canister 1 15 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4...

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

Page 27: ...8 16 4 10 74 242 Tank Strap 2 11 74 211 100 Gal Tank 1 10 234 01 Cover 1 12 10 389 Plug 11 4 1 13 16 960 Spigot 1 14 74 290 Manual Canister 1 15 74 213 Bearing 2 HB 12 13 175 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 13 4 4...

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

Page 29: ...960 Spigot 1 14 74 290 Manual Canister 1 15 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 16 74 215 Shaft Flange 2 17 HB 12 13 125 Hex Bolt 1...

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

Page 31: ...1 2 13 x 13 4 4 HW 12 Flat Washer 1 2 4 HWL 12 Lock Washer 1 2 4 18 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 16 74 215 Shaft Flange 2 17 74 281 11 2 Spacer 2...

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

Page 33: ...sher 1 2 4 16 74 215 Shaft Flange 2 18 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 17 74 281 11 2 Spacer 2 19 74 240 Spacer Tube 9 20 74 239 60 Core Fine Shaft 1...

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

Page 35: ...er 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 74 268 Clevis Pin 2 HHP 177...

Page 36: ...Aer 8 Main Frame Sides 74 210 Decal Hang Tag Aer 8 002 76 305 Decal Rotating Parts Reel Housing 74 158 Decal Counter Weight QUICKREFERENCE REPLACEMENTTANKFITTINGS BATTERY NOT SUPPLIED AUTOMOTIVE TYPE...

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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