Agri-Fab SmartLink 45-0453 User manual

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Model No.
Modèle N°
Modelo No.
45-0453
SMARTLINK PLATFORM
PLATE-FORME SMARTLINK
PLATAFORMA SMARTLINK
FORM NO. 40753 (10/30/08)
Safety•
Assembly•
Operating•
Maintenance•
Repair Parts•
Sécurité•
Assemblage•
Utilisation•
Entretien•
Pièces de réparation•
Seguridad•
Armado•
Operación•
Mantenimiento•
Piezas de repuesto•

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SAFETY RULES
Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to
operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
CARTON CONTENTS
CONTENUS DU CARTON
CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA
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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.
Read this owners 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.
Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules and know how to operate the vehicle before using this equipment.•
Never allow children to operate the tractor or Smartlink Platform and do not allow adults to operate without proper•
instructions.
Some tool attachments have sharp points. Always handle them with care and wear substantial foot wear when operating•
those tools.
Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on the Smartlink Platform frame or on the towing vehicle.•
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.•
Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)gearandengineatlowspeed.Graduallyincreasespeedonlyasconditions•
permit.
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 owners manual concerning safe operations on slopes. STAY OFF OF STEEP
SLOPES.
Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.•
This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain, along creeks, ditches and on hillsides to prevent•
tipping and loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch.
Do not tow this equipment on a highway or other public thoroughfare.•
Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual.•
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ASSEMBLY
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UTILISÉS DANS
L’ASSEMBLAGE
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HARDWARE PACKAGE
SAC DE PIÈCES
PAQUETE DE TORNILLERÍA
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(x2)
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(x2)
10
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11
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(x2) 15
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY OF SMARTLINK PLATFORM
Remove the bolts and nylock nuts from the front right1.
cornerofthetrayassembly.Seegure1.
Attach the lift handle catch (6) to the front holes of2.
the tray assembly using the bolts and nylock nuts
removedinstep1.Seegure1.
FIGURE 1
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
PRE-ASSEMBLED BOLT
6
PRE-ASSEMBLED NUT

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Attach the hitch brackets (4) to the front of the hitch5.
tubes using two 5/16 x 2-1/4" hex bolts (9) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (14). Do not tighten yet.Seegure3.
Attach lift tube assembly (2) and lift handle (3) to rear6.
hole on right side of tray assembly using a 5/16 x
1-1/2" hex bolt (10) and 5/16" nylock nut (14). Do not
tighten yet.Seegure4.
Secure the top hole of the lift handle to the top hole7.
of the lift tube assembly with a 5/16" x 1" (11) hex bolt
and 5/16" nylock nut (14). Tighten.Seegure4.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
Attach the hitch tubes (5) to the front holes of the tray3.
assembly using two 5/16 x 1" hex bolts (11) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (14). Do not tighten yet.Seegure2.
Secure the fronts of the hitch tubes together using4.
two 5/16 x 2-1/2" hex bolts (8) and 5/16" nylock nuts
(14). Do not tighten yet.Seegure2.
9
4
14
11
11
14
14 14
5
8
5
10
14 3
14
11
Attach lift tube assembly (2) to rear hole on left side8.
of tray assembly using a 5/16 x 1-1/2" hex bolt (10)
and 5/16" nylock nut (14). Do not tighten yet.
FIGURE 5
14
10
2
2
Attach the wheels (1) to the lift tube assembly using9.
a 1/2 x 4" hex bolt (7), a 1/2" jam nut (13) placed
between the wheel and the lift tube assembly and 1/2"
anylockjamnut(12)foreachwheel.Seegure6.
Tighten the 1/2' jam nut and 1/2" nylock jam nut so10.
that the wheel turns freely on the hex bolt.
FIGURE 6
113
7
12

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KNOW YOUR SMARTLINK PLATFORM
Hitch Brackets Connects the Smartlink Platform to the
towing vehicle.
Center Brace Reinforces tools that need further
support.
Lift Handle Raises and lowers attached tools.
Lift Handle Catch Keeps Lift Handle in transport position.
Axle Retainers Lock tool in place with help from clevis
pins.
Retainer Slot Hold shoulder bolts of some tools.
Foot Stands Allow Smartlink Platform to be stored
standing up.
HITCH BRACKETS
LIFT HANDLE
AXLE RETAINERS
RETAINER SLOT
FOOT STANDS
LIFT HANDLE CATCH
CENTER BRACE

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FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
USINGTHE SMARTLINK PLATFORM
ATTACHING TOOLS - CENTER BRACE
Depending on which tool is used, the center brace may
need to be moved to either the center or top of the
Smartlink Platform.
ATTACHING TOOLS - LOADING TOOLS
Different tools should be attached in the ways outlined
below to lower risk of injury. Always exercise caution
when loading a tool into the platform.
PRE-ASSEMBLED NUT
ROLLER AND DETHATCHER
PRE-ASSEMBLED BOLT
SPIKE AND PLUG AERATOR
For roller and dethatcher tools, the center1.
brace should be attached to the top of the
SmartlinkPlatformasshowningure7.Tighten.
For spike and plug aerator tools, the center2.
brace should be attached to the middle of the
SmartlinkPlatformasshowningure8.Do not
tighten yet.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
SPIKER/PLUGGER
Slide the bushings on each end of the tool into the1.
axle retainers one end at a time. Make sure the axle
retainerssnapintothelockposition.Seegure9.
ProceedtoLOCKINGTOOLSsectiononpage7.2.
ROLLER
Fill roller with water then insert and lock roller plug.1.
Position platform over roller.2.
Unlock lift handle and lower platform until axle3.
retainers lock onto bushings.
ProceedtoLOCKINGTOOLSsectiononpage7.4.

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DETHATCHER
Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use.•
Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place•
throttle at slow engine speed.
Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and•
lower dethatcher, allowing spring tines to touch the ground.
Increase speed until best dethatching action is achieved.
For best results, use a crisscross pattern on your lawn.•
Donotcrossoverwalksordriveswithoutrstraisingthe•
dethatcher to the transport position.
On sloped lawns, always dethatch in an up and down•
direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
If the dethatcher appears to be "jumping" during use,•
then extra weight should be added to the tray. In most
conditions, extra weight will be needed.Bags of sand or
concrete blocks (up to 140 lbs.total weight) may be added
to the tray.Always secure weight to the tray with ties or
straps fastened to the front and rear of the tray.Fasten so
that the ties cannot become entangled in rotating parts.
Do not attempt to aerate if ground is too wet.•
SPIKE AERATOR
Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use.•
Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place•
throttle at slow engine speed.
Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and•
lower aerator, allowing spiker points to enter the ground.
Increase speed as conditions permit.
Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping•
passes to increase the spiker point pattern.
Avoid extremely sharp turns with spiker points engaged in•
ground to prevent damage to lawn.
Donotcrossoverwalksordriveswithoutrstraisingthe•
aerator to the transport position.
On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down•
direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
To increase depth of spiker point penetration, up to 140 lbs.•
of weight, such as bags of sand or concrete blocks may be
added to the tray.Always secure weight to the tray with ties
or straps fastened to the front and rear of the tray.Fasten
so that the ties cannot become entangled in rotating parts.
If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that•
it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior
to aerating.
Do not attempt to aerate if ground is too wet.•
OPERATION
Operation of the Smartlink Platform will change depending on
what tool has been attached.Refer to the operation section for
each tool before using it.
ATTACHING TOOLS - LOCKING TOOLS
Secure each axle retainer to the tray assembly with1.
a 3/8 x 3/4" clevis pin (15) and .08 x 1.58" hair cotter
pin(17).Seegure12.
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 11
CLEVIS PIN,
3/8 X 3/4" (15)
HAIR COTTER PIN,
.08 X 1.58" (17)
DETHATCHER
With the platform standing on footstands, slide the1.
shoulder bolts on the dethatcher down into the
retainerslots.Seegure11.
Rotate the dethatcher until the bushings go into the2.
axleretainers.Seegure11.
ProceedtoLOCKINGTOOLSsectionbelow.3.
REMOVING TOOLS
To remove a tool from the Smartlink Platform, remove1.
the 3/8 x 3/4" clevis pins (15) and .08 x 1.58" hair
cotter pins (17) securing the axle retainers to the tray
assembly.Seegure12.
Use the handles on the axle retainers to unlock the2.
tool, then remove it from the Smartlink Platform. See
gure12.
NEVER LEAVE AN UNATTACHED TOOL
LAYING UNATTENDED. TOOLS LEFT
UNATTENDED CAN CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.

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MAINTENANCE
Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for•
tightness.
Lubricate wheels and pivot points as needed.•
If rust appears on Smartlink Platform or one of the•
tools, sand lightly and apply a light coat of paint or oil.
Spike points on plug or spike aerator can be•
periodically sharpened with a small grinder to
maintain good soil penetration. Points should be
removed for sharpening.
STORAGE
Store in a dry area and coat exposed metal with light•
oil when not in use.
Storeagainstawallinalowtrafcarea.•
The storage hooks can be used to store the•
Smartlink Platform, spike aerator, plug aerator and
dethatcher together. First, lock the spike aerator into
the axle retainers, then slide the dethatcher into place
as shown and lastly hang the plug aerator off of the
spikeaeratorwiththestoragehooks.Seegure13.
FIGURE 13
PLUG AERATOR
Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use.•
Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place•
throttle at slow engine speed.
Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and•
lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the ground.
Increase speed as conditions permit.
Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping•
passes to increase the plugger point pattern.
Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points engaged•
in ground to prevent damage to lawn.
Donotcrossoverwalksordriveswithoutrstraisingthe•
aerator to the transport position.
On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down•
direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
To increase depth of plugger point penetration, up to 140•
lbs. of weight, such as bags of sand or concrete blocks
may be added to the tray.Always secure weight to the
tray with ties or straps fastened to the front and rear of the
tray.Fasten so that the ties cannot become entangled in
rotating parts.
If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that•
it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior
to aerating.
Do not attempt to aerate if ground is too wet.•
Due to small rocks and gravel which are normally present•
in soil plugs, it is recommended that the plugs be raked;
otherwise damage to the lawn mower blades may arise,
especially when reel type mowers are used.
ROLLER
Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place•
throttle at slow engine speed.
Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and•
lower roller, allowing it to touch the ground.
Roll lawn in the straightest line possible.•
On sloped lawns, always roll in an up and down direction.•
Do not attempt to follow the contour of the ground.
Tohelpattenlawn,upto140lbs.ofweight,suchas•
bags of sand or concrete blocks may be added to the
tray.Always secure weight to the tray with ties or straps
fastened to the front and rear of the tray. Fasten so that the
ties cannot become entangled in rotating parts.
If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that•
it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior
to rolling.
Do not attempt to roll if ground is too wet.•
Drain roller after each use to keep from freezing.•
STORAGE HOOK

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
Tout appareil mécanique risque de provoquer des blessures s’il est employé incorrectement ou si l’utilisateur ne sait pas s’en servir.
Faites preuve de prudence à tout moment lorsque vous utilisez un appareil mécanique.
CE SYMBOLE INDIQUE DES CONSIGNES
DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. IL SIGNIFIE
: ATTENTION ! SOYEZ VIGILANT ! VOTRE
SÉCURITÉ EN DÉPEND.
ATTENTION : LE FREINAGE ET LA STABILITÉ
DUVÉHICULE RISQUENT D’ÊTRE AFFECTÉS
EN RACCORDANT UN ACCESSOIRE. TENEZ
COMPTE DES CONDITIONS CHANGEANTES
SUR LES PENTES.
Faites preuve de prudence à tout moment lorsque vous utilisez un appareil mécanique ou motorisé.
Lisez attentivement le manuel d’utilisation et les instructions avant de tenter d’assembler ou d’utiliser ce matériel. Soyez très bien•
renseigné sur l’utilisation correcte de ce matériel.
Lisez attentivement le manuel d’utilisation et les règles de sécurité du véhicule et sachez l’utiliser avant de vous servir de ce matériel.•
Ne jamais laisser les enfants utiliser le tracteur ou la plate-forme Smartlink et ne pas permettre aux adultes de l’utiliser sans qu’ils aient•
reçu les instructions adéquates.
Certains accessoires-outils comportent des extrémités pointues. Manipulez-les toujours avec soin et portez des chaussures robustes en•
utilisant ces outils.
Ne jamais laisser quiconque s’asseoir sur le cadre de la plate-forme Smartlink ou sur la remorque.•
Tenez tout le monde à l’écart de la zone de fonctionnement, spécialement les jeunes enfants et les animaux domestiques.•
Commencez toujours en veillant à ce que le levier de transmission se trouve en première vitesse (low). Augmentez peu à peu la vitesse•
uniquement si les conditions le permettent.
Le freinage et la stabilité du véhicule risquent d’être affectés en raccordant ce matériel au véhicule.Tenez-vous au courant des conditions•
changeantes sur les pentes. Reportez-vous aux consignes de sécurité du manuel d’utilisation du véhicule concernant la conduite sur
une pente.TENEZ-VOUS À L’ÉCART DE TOUTE PENTE FORTE.
Utilisez toujours l’appareil de haut en bas ou de bas en haut d’une pente, et jamais en travers de la pente.•
Cematérieldoitêtreutiliséàvitesseréduitesurdumauvaisterrain,lelongderuisseaux,defossés,etsurlescollines,and’empêcher•
qu’il ne bascule ou n’occasionne une perte de contrôle. Ne pas trop s’approchez d’un ruisseau ou d’un fossé.
Ne pas remorquer ce matériel sur une route ou sur la voie publique.•
Suivez les instructions d’entretien comme indiquées dans ce manuel d’utilisateur.•
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’ASSEMBLAGE
ASSEMBLAGE DE LA PLATE-FORME SMARTLINK
Enlevez les boulons et les écrous de blocage à six pans1.
du coin avant à droite de l’assemblage du plateau. Voir la
gure1.
Fixez le cliquet de la poignée de levage (6) aux trous2.
situés à l’avant de l’assemblage du plateau, en utilisant les
boulons et les écrous de blocage à six pans préalablement
retirésàl’étape1.Voirlagure1.
Attachez les tubes d’attelage (5) aux trous avant de3.
l’assemblage du plateau en utilisant deux boulons à six
pans de 5/16 x 1 po (11) et des écrous de blocage à six
pans de 5/16 (14). Ne pas serrer pour le moment. Voir la
gure2.
Attachez ensemble les parties avant des tubes d’attelage en4.
utilisant deux boulons à six pans de 5/16 x 2 ½ po (8) et des
écrous de blocage à six pans de 5/16 (14). ). Ne pas serrer
pourlemoment.Voirlagure2.
Attachez les supports d’attelage (4) à l’avant des tube5.
d’attelage en utilisant deux boulons à six pans de 5/16 x 2-1/4
po (9) et des écrous de blocage à six pans de 5/16 po (14).
Nepasserrerpourlemoment.Voirlagure3.
NÉCESSAIRES À L’ASSEMBLAGE
Clés de 3/4 po (2)
Clés de 1/2 po (2)
Attachez l’assemblage du tube de levage (2) et la poignée6.
de levage (3) au trou arrière du côté droit de l’assemblage du
plateau en utilisant un boulon à six pans de 5/16 x 1-1/2 po
(10) et un écrou de blocage à six pans de 5/16 po (14). Ne
passerrerpourlemoment.Voirlagure4.
Attachez le trou supérieur de la poignée de levage à celui de7.
l’assemblage du tube de levage avec un boulon à six pans de
5/16 x 1 po (11) et un écrou de blocage à six pans de 5/16 po
(14).Serrez.Voirlagure4.
Attachez l’assemblage du tube de levage (2) au trou8.
arrière du côté gauche de l’assemblage du plateau en
utilisant un boulon à six pans de 5/16 x 1-1/2 po (10) et un
écrou de blocage à six pans de 5/16 po (14). Ne pas serrer
pour le moment.
Attachez les roues (1) à l’assemblage du tube de levage en9.
utilisant un boulon à six pans de 1/2 x 4 po (7), un contre-
écrou d’un 1/2 po (13), placé entre la roue et l’assemblage
du tube de levage, et un contre-écrou de blocage à six
pans(12)pourchaqueroue.Voirlagure6.
Resserrez le contre-écrou d’un ½ po et le contre-écrou10.
deblocageàsixpansd’un1/2poanquelarouetourne
librement sur le boulon à six pans.

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CE QU’IL FAUT SAVOIR SUR VOTRE PLATE-FORME SMARTLINK
Supports d’attelage Permet de raccorder la plate-
forme Smartlink au véhicule
remorqueur.
Appui central Renforce les outils qui en ont besoin.
Poignée de levage Lève et abaisse les outils.
Cliquet de la
poignée de levage
Gardelapoignéedelevageenpositionde
transport.
Plaquesdexation
de l’essieu
Maintient l’outil solidement en place avec
l’aide des axes à épaulement.
Cran de réglage
de la plaque de
xationdel’essieu
Tient en place les vis à épaulement de
certains outils.
Béquilles Permettent l’entreposage de la plate-forme
Smartlink en position debout.
SUPPORTS D’ATTELAGE
POIGNÉE DE LEVAGE
PLAQUES DE
FIXATION DE L’ESSIEU
CRAN DE RÉGLAGE DE LA PLAQUE
DE FIXATION DE L’ESSIEU
BÉQUILLES
CLIQUET DE LA POIGNÉE
DE LEVAGE APPUI CENTRAL