Brinly Hardy Lawn Aerator AS 30 BH User Manual

O W N E R ' S M A N U A L  
A E R A T O R S P R E A D E R  
MODEL:  
AS-30 BH  
AS-40 BH  
Assembly  
Installation  
Operation  
Repair Parts  
For use with Lawn/Garden  
Tractors  
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Important: This manual contains information for the safety of  
persons and property. Read it carefully before assembly and  
operation of the equipment!  
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REFERENCE  
Tools Required for Assembly:  
* ½" wrench (2)  
* Pair work gloves  
* Hammer  
* 3/4" wrench (2)  
OR  
* 10" Adjustable wrench (2)  
A note about nuts used in the assembly of your Aerator Spreader:  
1. Jam Nuts and Hex Nuts spin freely on the bolt threads. Usually a lock washer is used  
to lock the nut securely in place.  
Hex Nut  
Jam Nut  
2. Lock Nuts and Nylon Lock Nuts provide resistence after several turns on the bolt threads.  
A wrench is normally required during installation.  
Nylon Lock Nut  
Lock Nut  
Notes:  
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Parts Reference  
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Parts List  
AS-302  
AS-402  
REF. NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
PART NO.  
R-774  
1
*2  
*3  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
Flat Washer - Large  
5/16" Hex Lock Nut  
Transport Lock  
2
3
1
R-774  
B-1674P  
B-6520  
B-4030  
B-6407  
B-5922  
B-4701-10  
K-653  
B-5474-10  
B-4709-10  
B-4713  
B-1674P  
B-6520  
B-4030  
B-6407  
B-5922  
B-5718-10  
K-654  
B-5720-10  
B-5726-10  
B-4713  
1/4" Wing Nut  
1
8 or 11  
Aerator Tine Assembly  
Brinly Logo Decal  
Hopper Assembly  
Agitator Kit (Hwd.Incl.)  
Agitator Shaft Assembly  
Shutter Assembly  
1/2" Washer  
1
1
2
1
1
3
B-4715Y  
B-6484  
B-4719-01  
R-1946  
B-5472  
B-4724-CPT  
B-6515-10  
B-4726  
B-6409-10  
B-6411-10  
B-6413-10  
B-4732  
B-4733  
B-4747  
B-4768  
F-383  
B-6526  
R-2435  
B-5456  
2M1012P  
B-6517  
10M0808P  
2M1032P  
2M0808P  
2M1008P  
B-6516  
2M1016P  
30M0800P  
30M1000P  
31M1600P  
11M1028P  
40M0800P  
40M1000P  
40M1600P  
45M1111P  
45M1717P  
50M0524P  
12  
*13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
*24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
*29  
30  
*31  
*32  
33  
*34  
35  
36  
*37  
38  
39  
*40  
*41  
*42  
43  
*44  
*45  
*46  
*47  
48  
49  
*50  
*51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
Calibration Plate  
Cap Tube  
Shutter Link  
Decal Instruction/ "CE" Label  
Tine Shaft Assembly  
Drive Chain and Offset Link  
Upper Lever  
Chain Shield  
Tow Bar  
Wheel Support Assembly  
Lift Handle  
5/8" Square Bearing (large)  
Vinyl Grip (1/8" x 3/4")  
Tension Spring  
5/8" (Thin) Washer  
1/2" Square Bearing (small)  
Wheel  
Handle Grip (5/16" x 1-1/4")  
5/8" (Thick) Washer  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"  
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2"  
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"  
Hex Nut, 1/4"  
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
B-4715Y  
B-6484  
B-4719-01  
R-1946  
B-5722  
B-4724-CPT  
B-6515-10  
B-4726  
B-6410-10  
B-6412-10  
B-6413-10  
B-4732  
B-4733  
B-4747  
B-4768  
F-383  
B-6526  
R-2435  
B-5456  
2M1012P  
B-6517  
10M0808P  
2M1032P  
2M0808P  
2M1008P  
B-6516  
2M1016P  
30M0800P  
30M1000P  
31M1600P  
11M1024P  
40M0800P  
40M1000P  
40M1600P  
45M1111P  
45M1717P  
50M0524P  
V-302P  
B-3861  
D-146P  
B-4307  
F-621  
F-577  
B-6414-10  
B-5804  
B-5461-10  
B-5680-10  
2
1
1
2 or 3  
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
1
2
14  
4
2
2
14  
2
5
6
2
4
1
Hex Nut, 5/16"  
Hex Jam Nut, 1/2"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"  
Lock Washer, 1/4"  
Lock Washer, 5/16"  
Lock Washer, 1/2"  
Flat Washer, 5/16"  
Flat Washer, 1/2"  
Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 1-1/2"  
Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .277  
Drawbar Pin  
Hairpin Cotter  
"E" Ring, 1"  
"E" Ring, 1/2"  
"E" Ring, 5/8"  
Lower Lever  
B-3861  
D-146P  
B-4307  
F-621  
1
2 or 3  
1
F-577  
1
1
4
2
B-6414-10  
B-5804  
B-4705-10  
Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .815  
Agitator  
Center Strap  
1
* Parts in Hardware Bag  
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Figure 1.  
Tighten securely  
Nut to be tight against  
tube not against wheel.  
Qty. 4  
(41)Hex Jam Nut, 1/2"  
Qty. 2  
(45)Lock Washer, 1/2"  
Qty. 6  
Wheel to turn  
freely.  
Qty. 2  
(47)Flat Washer, 1/2"  
(32)Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2"  
Figure 2.  
Qty. 4  
(34)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"  
Hopper  
Towbars  
Qty. 4  
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"  
Qty. 4  
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"  
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Figure 3.  
Qty. 2  
(37)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3"  
Qty. 2  
Qty. 2  
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"  
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"  
Qty. 1  
(50)Drawbar Pin  
Towbars  
1/2" x 2-1/2"  
Qty. 1  
(51)Hairpin Cotter  
(NOT TO SCALE)  
Figure 4.  
Qty. 2  
Qty. 2  
(46)Flat Washer, 5 /16"  
(31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"  
Hopper  
Transport Plate  
Qty. 2  
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"  
Qty. 2  
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"  
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Figure 5.  
Towbars  
Qty. 2  
(13)Cap Tube  
Qty. 2  
(37)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3"  
Qty. 2  
(2)Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"  
Do not over tighten nut,Wheel Support  
must pivot.  
Wheel Support  
Figure 6.  
Install Grip  
(not shown)  
Wheel Support  
Lift Handle  
Qty. 2  
(40)Hex Nut, 5/1  
Qty. 2  
(42)Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"  
Qty. 2  
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"  
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Make sure Lever points  
forward.  
Figure 7.  
Install Grip (not shown)  
Qty. 1  
(31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"  
Qty. 1  
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"  
Qty. 1  
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"  
OPERATION  
WHEN TO USE:  
The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than a  
brisk walk- 3 to 5 MPH. Set the throttle/gear selector to  
obtain this speed. To obtain this speed Calibrate your tractor  
to 3 M.P.H. by:  
Your Aerator-Spreader should not be used when lawn  
conditions are too wet or too dry. This can be determined by  
digging a small amount of soil (about three inches deep) and  
checking it. If soil appears powdery and brittle- its too dry.  
Wait until a later date, after a rainfall. If soil appears damp,  
roll it up in the palm of your hand- if it forms a ball that  
doesn't break up when it hits the ground, it is too wet. Wait  
until a later date for soil to dry some. Ideally, the soil should  
fall apart.  
Measure a distance of 20 feet on flat, level surface.  
Adjust tractor throttle and select a gear to cover this  
distance in 4.5 seconds.  
To adjust for 4 m.p.h., cover same distance in 3.4  
seconds.  
NOTE: If soil is too wet, the aerator tines will penetrate too  
deep and your tractor could loose traction, causing lawn  
damage. If soil is too dry, the aerator tines will not penetrate  
soil properly.  
Drive tractor/mower forward as you open the flow control  
with the Control Lever.  
CAUTION! Avoid stopping unit with flow control in  
"OPEN" position- material will continue to flow  
through hopper opening. If fertilizer is deposited too  
heavily in a small area, soak down thoroughly with a  
garden hose to prevent burning of lawn.  
!
OPERATING TIPS:  
Attach the Aerator-Spreader to your tractor using the 1/2"  
Drawbar Pin and Hairpin Cotter furnished (See Fig. 3). Pull  
Transport Handle towards tractor and lock into raised  
position (transport wheels are engaged) (See Fig. 7).  
Aerating tines must be in the lowered position in order for  
Aerator-Spreader to operate. Agitator is driven off of the  
aerator tines.  
Set the Flow Control to proper setting using the Nylon Wing  
Nut (see Alternative Flow Control Setting Chart on p.10) and IMPORTANT:  
move the Control Lever to closed ("0") position.  
When backing up, carefully back STRAIGHT to avoid "jack-  
knifing", which can cause damage to your equipment.  
Fill Hopper with material to be spread at operating site.  
Break up all lumps as material as you fill the Hopper.  
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OPERATION Continued...  
Set the spreader flow control at the approximate flow control  
setting.  
FLOW CONTROL ADJUSTMENT  
Place 5 pounds of material in the Hopper. Weigh the  
material before and after spreading 100 square feet to  
determine amount of material used.  
Open and Close: The material flow is shut off by moving  
Control Lever to the left and locking into "V" notch on  
calibration plate.  
Move unit to measure area, lower aerator tines, open Flow  
Control Lever. Drive the 40 ft. course, stop unit and close  
Flow Control Lever.  
Flow Setting: To set the flow rate, put the Control Lever in  
the shut-off position (in "V" notch). Determine your required  
number setting as described below. Loosen the nylon wing  
nut and slide to the desired number setting and retighten the  
wing nut. Release the control strap and it will open to the  
pre-set position.  
Remove and weigh remaining material. Subtract this weight  
from 5 pounds to determine material used: If too much  
material is used: Set Flow Control ONE number LOWER  
and try again. If too little material is used: Set Flow Control  
ONE number HIGHER and try again.  
DETERMINING FLOW CONTROL SETTING  
NUMBER  
After determining proper setting always record the type of  
material and the setting for future use.  
NOTE: Fertilizer application rates as described are affected  
by humidity and the moisture content of the material;  
therefore, minor setting adjustments may be necessary to  
compensate for these conditions.  
ALTERNATIVE FLOW CONTROL SETTING CHART  
MATERIAL  
COARSENESS  
APPROX.  
COVERAGE  
APPROX. FLOW  
CONTROL  
APPLICATION RATE CHART  
Sq. Ft.  
Cov.  
Setting  
Wt.  
MATERIAL  
TYPE  
AVERAGE  
RECOMMENDED  
USAGE  
FLOW  
CONTROL  
SETTING  
FERTILIZER:  
Very Coarse  
(large, heavy  
pellets, & grain)  
.5lb.  
100  
1.0lb. 100  
1.5lb. 100  
9
12  
15  
SEEDS:  
Ky. Bluegrass  
Rye  
Tall Lawn &  
#31 Fescue  
Medium Coarse  
(Pellets &  
granules)  
.5lb.  
1.0 lb. 100  
1.5 lb. 100  
100  
7
10  
13  
1 lb/1000 sq. ft.  
2 lb/1000 sq. ft.  
3 lb/1000 sq. ft.  
4
7
12  
Light Material  
(Nitrogen, etc.)  
.1 lb. 100  
.2 lb. 100  
.3 lb. 100  
3 1/2  
4 1/2  
5 1/2  
FERTILIZER:  
Lawn  
Food(33-3-10)  
Weed &  
Feed(33-3-5)  
3.2 lb/1000 sq. ft.  
3.2 lb/1000 sq. ft.  
5-1/4  
5-1/4  
SEEDS:  
Large  
(Ky. 31 Fescue,  
etc.)  
.3 lb. 100  
.5 lb. 100  
.7 lb. 100  
12  
16  
19  
ALTERNATIVE FLOW CONTROL SETTING  
Medium  
(Rye, etc.)  
.2 lb. 100  
.4 lb. 100  
.6 lb. 100  
7
11  
14  
To determine the required setting for materials not listed on  
chart, proceed as follows:  
Fine  
(Blugrass, Lawn  
Fescue, etc.)  
.1 lb. 100  
.2 lb. 100  
.3 lb. 100  
4
Determine from material bag, the amount of material to be  
spread over a designated area. Example: "The contents of  
this bag (25 lbs.) will cover 5000 square feet."  
4 1/2  
5
Determine the amount of material required to cover 100  
square feet as follows:  
MAINTENANCE:  
-Add two zeros to bag weight. Example: 2500  
-Divide this number by the number of square feet  
on the bag.Example: 2500 divided by 5000 = .5  
pounds of material for 100 square feet. NOTE: To  
convert this weight to ounces, simply multiply by 16  
(16 oz./lb) Example: .5 lb. x 16 = 8 oz.  
Should rust appear on any other part of your Aerator-  
Spreader, sand lightly to remove rust and coat lightly with  
enamel.  
Apply a drop of lubricating oil to each nylon bearing (aerator  
tine shaft, agitator shaft, and wheels) before each use.  
Determine approximate Flow Control Setting by using chart  
below showing type of material to spread.  
Be sure to remove all unused fertilizers from hopper  
immediately after use and clean with water.  
Measure off a distance of 40 feet in your yard. This is the  
distance your 30" spreader must travel in order to cover 100  
square feet.(2.5 ft. (30") x 40 ft. = 100 sq ft.) For 40"  
spreader measure off a distnce of 30 feet in your yard, the  
distance to cover 100 square feet.  
To prevent rust in aerator tines, apply a light coat of oil on  
the working areas of tines after each use.  
After each use, service unit as described and store in a dry  
area, shielding tines to avoid injury.  
(3.33 ft. (40") x 30 ft. = 100 sq ft.)  
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Limited Warranty  
Brinly-Hardy Company warrants only to the original retail purchaser that this product will remain free of defects in  
workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years (NOTE: ninety (90) days for  
commercial or rental use) commencing with the date of purchase.  
Any parts found to be defective within the warranty period will be replaced, with proof of date of purchase, at Brinly-Hardy  
Company's expense. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to replacement or repair, at our option of parts,  
which are defective in material or workmanship within thirty (30) days of receipt of the parts. This warranty does not apply to  
damage caused by unreasonable use, including failure to provide necessary maintenance, nor does it apply to any  
transportation or labor charges.  
WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY NOR IS ANYONE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY ON OUR BEHALF. ANY  
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.  
MADE IN THE U.S.A.  
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