Panasonic Lawn Aerator 250280 User Manual

LAWN PLUG AERATOR 50" WIDTH  
USER’S MANUAL  
Read carefully and understand RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION and instructions before  
operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result  
in serious personal injury.  
Item# 250280  
 
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,  
is in question -DON'T TRY IT.  
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the  
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.  
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and  
Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the  
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation,  
transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and  
Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Aerator  
Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Aerator.  
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS  
Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or the user  
does not understand how to operate the equipment.  
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL  
TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS  
INVOLVED.  
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE  
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING  
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.  
Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.  
1. Read this owner’s manual carefully for operating and service instructions before  
attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper  
use of this equipment.  
2. Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the  
vehicle before using this equipment.  
3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or aerator attachment, and do not allow  
adult’s to operate without proper instructions.  
4. This aerator attachment has sharp points. Always handle with care and wear  
substantial foot wear when operating this aerator.  
5. Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle.  
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also  
pets.  
7. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and  
gradually Increase speed as conditions permit.  
8. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment. Be  
aware of changing conditions on slopes. Refer to safety rules in the vehicle owner’s  
manual concerning sale operation on slopes.  
9. Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.  
10 This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain, along creeks  
and ditches and on hill sides, to prevent tipping and loss of control. Do not drive too close  
to a creek or a ditch.  
11. Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thorough fare.  
 
12. Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owner’s manual.  
ASSEMBLYꢀ  
STEP1: Assemble 8 aerator knives to a double spool assembly using sixteen M8 x 20  
carriage bolts, 8 lock washers and M8 hex lock nuts. All knives should face the same  
direction. Tighten. Repeat for other double spool assemblies.  
STEP2: Push a split plastic bearing into each end of the spool tube.  
STEP3: Assemble a wheel bracket to the middle hole in the shaft so that the hub faces  
the short end of the shaft. Fasten the bracket to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-8/16" hex bolt  
and a 1/4" hex lock nut. Tighten.  
STEP4: Pre-assemble a M8 x 30 hex bolt and M8 hex lock nut to the smaller hole in the  
wheel bracket. Insert the bolt from the hub side of the bracket. Do not tighten yet.  
STEP5: Assemble double spool assembly (knives facing in), a 5.29" long spacer, another  
double spool assembly (knives facing out), a 1.00" long spacer and a 20 flat washer onto  
the short end of the shaft.  
STEP6: Assemble a 2.38" long spacer, a 20 flat washer, the middle bracer, a 20 flat  
washer, a 2.9" long spacer, a double spool assembly (knives facing in), a 5.29" long  
spacer, a double spool assembly (knives facing out), a 1.00" long spacer and a 20 flat  
washer onto the long end of the shaft. The bent lip of the middle brace must face the short  
end of the shaft.  
STEP7: Rotate the wheel bracket fastened to the middle of the shaft so that it is pointing  
up. Assemble an end plate, a 20 flat washer and a wheel bracket onto the long end of the  
shaft. Point the wheel bracket. Fasten to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-9/16” hex bolt and 1/4"  
hex lock nut. Tighten. Repeat for other end of shaft.  
STEP8: Assemble a wheel to the left and right wheel brackets. Use a M12 x 110 hex bolt  
and 12 big flat washer and M12 nuts. Adjust the nuts so that the wheel is held securely.  
Repeat on right side but will spin freely.  
STEP9: Assemble the hitch bracket to the tongue using two M8 x 25 hex bolts and M8  
hex lock nuts. Tighten.  
STEP10: Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the tongue. Secure it with  
the hair cotter pin.  
STEP11: Assemble the tongue to the tray, placing the wide end of the tray slot to the front  
with two M8 x 25 hex bolts, two M8 x 30 hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers, four M8 hex  
nuts. Tighten.  
STEP12: Assemble two M8 x 30 hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers, two M8 hex lock nuts  
to the holes on the right side of the slot in the tray. Tighten.  
STEP13: Align the tray between the end plates. Use three M8 x 20 hex bolts to  
temporarily secure three corners of the tray to the end plates. Leave one upper corner  
empty.  
STEP14: Rotate the middle brace up against the tongue, aligning it with the holes that are  
closest to slot in the tray. Fasten the brace to the tongue using two M8 x 25 hex bolts, M8  
hex lock nuts. Do not tighten till final step.  
STEP15: Assemble both of the end plates to the tray using eight M8 x 20 hex bolts, M8  
hex lock nuts. Do not tighten till final step.  
 
STEP16: Place the lift handle through the slot in the tray. Fasten the lift handle to the  
smaller hole in the middle wheel bracket using the bolt and hex lock nut which you  
pre-assembled earlier. Fasten the lift handle to the larger hole in the wheel bracket using  
a M8 x 30 hex bolt, the shoulder spacer, a M8 hex lock nut. Tighten.  
STEP17: Push the grip onto the lift handle.  
STEP18: Place the aerator right side up its wheels, locking the lift handle into the offset at  
the front of the tray slot. Perform the following steps to assure correct alignment of the lift  
handle with the slot.  
1. Adjust the tray side to side until the lift handle rests against the right side (viewed from  
rear) of the offset at the front of the slot.  
2. Straighten the end plates and then tighten the eight bolts at the corners of the tray,  
making sure the lift handle still rests against the right side of the slot offset.  
3. Straighten the middle brace and tighten the two bolts which fasten it to the tongue.  
STEP19: Make sure the lift handle still rests against the right side of the slot offset. You  
should have to force the handle over into alignment with the slot when lowering the  
aerator.  
OPERATIONꢀ  
Aerating involves cutting small holes in the soil to create small reservoirs that bring  
oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the root zone. For best performance of the spike  
aerator attachment, the following lawn preparation and aerator operation is  
recommended.  
Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution at all times when spike points are rotating or  
when points are being handled.  
1. To level the spike tray after the aerator is attached to the tractor hitch, loosen the lock  
washers and hex nuts holding the hitch mount arms to the brackets at the rear of the tray,  
make the tray as level as possible and then retighten the nuts.  
2. The spike tray may be raised to the transport position by pushing the lift handle  
backward.  
3. The spike tray may be lowered to the working position by moving the lift handle  
forward.  
4. Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of the aerator.  
5. Start the tractor engine with controls in neutral and then place throttle at a slow engine  
speed.  
6. Engage the shift lever in lowest possible forward speed and then lower the aerator,  
allowing spike points to enter the ground. Increase speed as conditions permit.  
7. Aerate in the straightest line possible.  
8. Make overlapping passes to Increase density to the spike point pattern.  
9. To prevent damage to lawn, do not make sharp turns while spike points are engaged in  
ground.  
10. Aerate in an up and down direction on slopes  
 
11. To Increase depth of spike point penetration, add weight to the tray as necessary. The  
tray holds concrete blocks or patio blocks at approximately 35 lbs. each. Secure the  
weight with straps or wire using the tray flange.  
12. If the ground is extremely hard and dry, it should be sprinkled or watered down for one  
to two hours prior to the aerator.  
13. Do not aerate if the ground is too wet or muddy.  
MAINTENANCEꢀ ꢀ  
1. Before each use check all nuts and bolts for tightness.  
2. Lubricate wheels as needed. (Normal lubricant is applicable.)  
3. If rust appears on shield or spikes, sand Iightly and coat with enamel paint.  
4. Store in a dry area and coat exposed metal with right oil when not in use. (Normal  
grease oil is applicable.)  
5. Spike points can be periodically sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good soil  
penetration. Points should be removed for sharpening.  
STORAGEꢀ&ꢀSAFETYꢀ  
1. Store the unit in an area away from human activity. Do not permit children to play on or  
around the stored unit.  
2. Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety  
devices.  
3. If blocking is used, make sure it is solid and secure before leaving area.  
 
DIAGRAMꢀ  
 
PARTSꢀLISTꢀ  
No.  
1
Description  
Qty.  
1
No.  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
Description  
Bolt M8x20  
Qty.  
8
Tray  
Middle Brace  
Side Support  
Lift Handle  
2
3
4
1
2
1
Flat Washer 8  
Bolt 1/4"x1-9/16"  
Hitch Pin  
8
3
1
5
6
Moving Bridge  
Shaft  
1
1
"R" Pin  
1
2
Bolt M12x110  
Lock Nut M12  
Big Flat Washer 12  
Nut M12  
Plastic Bush  
Spacer 2-1/3"L.  
Spacer 1"L.  
7
8
Hitch Bracket  
Wheel  
1
2
2
2
9
Wheel Carrier  
Turntable Assembly  
Lock Pin  
3
4
2
8
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
1
6
1
2
Bolt M8x30  
Bolt M8x25  
Spacer 1/4"L.  
Knife Tool  
6
8
Spacer 3"L.  
Spacer 5-1/3"L.  
Taper Knob  
Flat Washer 20  
Lock Nut 1/4"  
1
2
32  
64  
84  
1
1
6
3
Carriage Bolt M8x20  
Lock Nut 8  
Shaft Shoulder  
Northern Tool + Equipment Co.,  
2800 Southcross Drive West  
P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 5337-0499  
Made in China  
 

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