Brinly-Hardy AS-30 BH, AS-40 BH owner manual Operation When To Use, Operating Tips

Figure 7.

Make sure Lever points forward.

Install Grip (not shown)

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(31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

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(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"

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(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"

OPERATION

WHEN TO USE:

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.

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.

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).

Set the Flow Control to proper setting using the Nylon Wing Nut (see Alternative Flow Control Setting Chart on p.10) and move the Control Lever to closed ("0") position.

Fill Hopper with material to be spread at operating site.

Break up all lumps as material as you fill the Hopper.

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:

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.

Drive tractor/mower forward as you open the flow control with the Control Lever.

!"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.CAUTION! Avoid stopping unit with flow control in

Aerating tines must be in the lowered position in order for Aerator-Spreader to operate. Agitator is driven off of the aerator tines.

IMPORTANT:

When backing up, carefully back STRAIGHT to avoid "jack- knifing", which can cause damage to your equipment.

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