bannerman BA-4M Application guide

AIR-JECT AERATOR MINI
Model no.: BA-4M
Operation & Parts Manual

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Table of Contents
Cover Page
1
Table of Contents
2
Welcome to Bannerman
3
Declaration of EC Conformity
4
Warranty Statement
5
Working Safely
6
Machine Specifications
7
Aerator Assembly
8
Clutch Adjustment
9
Tine Installation
10
Engine & Operation
11
Service & Lubrication
12
Parts Illustration
13
Parts List
14
Parts List
15
Contact Information
16

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Air-Ject Aerator Mini
Model no.: BA-4M
Dear Owner,
Welcome to Bannerman, the Home of Sports Turf Magic.
Your new BA-M4 Air-Ject Aerator is designed to improve your total grooming performance. The
ease of operation and low maintenance will give you many trouble free years of use. Please
make certain that you read and understand the important instructions for the assembly,
adjustment, operations, safety, and maintenance contained in this manual. If there are any
instructions which you do not fully understand, contact your dealer or Bannerman Ltd. for
clarification prior to using the unit.
When in need of replacement parts, specify the model and the serial number of your new BA-
4M Air-Ject Aerator. The serial plate that identifies your model number and the serial number
is located on the right side at the rear of the main frame. To give you many years of service,
regular preventative maintenance is required. Should you require further assistance, please
feel free to contact your local Bannerman dealer or Bannerman directly.
Regards,
George Bannerman
Corporate Secretary

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Air-Ject Aerator Mini (BA-4M)

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Warranty Statement
Bannerman Ltd warranties all Bannerman BA-4 Air-Ject Aerators, when appropriately applied and
installed, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, for
90 days from date of use. We must receive the Warranty Card and Declaration or Delivery Card
filled out in its entirety, via mail, fax, or email within 15 days of the date of sale. It is the
responsibility of the end user to make sure that the Warranty Card has been filled out and
submitted to Bannerman Ltd. This warranty does not guarantee a particular service life of the
products. Service life will vary with application, operating environment, level of maintenance and
other factors beyond our control.
Bannerman Ltd’s sole responsibility for the Bannerman BA-4 Air-Ject Aerator, or parts determined
to be defective and covered by this warranty, is limited to repairing the product or part. *An
allowance is to be applied to the labour cost for the removal and replacement.*
Prior authorization from Bannerman Ltd must be obtained before replacing or returning any
part(s), or incurring any cost of labour. No charges for expenses incurred for parts, labour or
transportation, by unauthorized persons, will be allowed under this warranty. Bannerman Ltd
reserves the right of any part or Bannerman assembly (with transportation prepaid) claimed to be
covered under this warranty.
Bannerman Ltd shall not be liable, in the event of proximate, incidental, consequential, special or
other damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of production, loss of profit,
loss of opportunity, or injury to persons arising out of any breach of this warranty.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY EXTENDING BEYOND THAT SET FORTH ABOVE.
GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale,
Ontario, Canada, M9W 5A3
CONTACT US:
CAN 1-800-325-4871
USA 1-800-665-2696
[email protected]

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
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www.sportsturfmagic.com
Work Safely - Follow These Rules!
-A careful operator is the best insurance against an accident-
Be sure to observe and follow these safety instructions
Warning: Before handling any equipment, read this operation manual
1. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may catch on moving parts
2. Use extreme care when making adjustments
3. Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand
4. When working under or around the tines, the frame must be properly supported
Warning: Gasoline/Petrol is highly flammable
Do not smoke while refueling the engine
Do not refuel while the engine is running
Do not touch a hot exhaust
Do not operate near children or animals
Do not allow persons under the age of 16 years to operate this machine
Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Do not operate this machine pm a steep gradient
Never operate this machine without the safety guards in place
Keep hands and feet clear of the moving tines at all times
Take care when adding or removing weights.
Wear protective safety clothing: safety footwear, ear protectors, gloves, goggles, etc.
Always start this machine at idle speed
Before beginning to aerate, check the ground for obstructions such as underground
cables, pipes, bricks, tree roots, etc.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
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Air-Ject Aerator Mini (BA-4M)
Specifications
Power Supply
OVH four stroke Honda Gasoline/Petrol Engine
Transmission
Engine Reduction Box
Fuel
Unleaded
Engine Oil
10W40
Weight:
225 lbs.
100 Kg
Working Width:
15 inches
38 cm.
Vibration:
Dominant axis 8.7 m/sec2
Recommended tire pressure
8 PSI
Noise Reading at Operator Station
( A ) Weighted sound pressure
84.9 dB ( A )
( C ) Peak weighted sound pressure
117.7 dB ( C )
GUARANTEED sound power level: Lwa 96dB ( A )

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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Assembly
1. Install the lower handle to the main frame using 8 of the 3/8” X 1” bolts, 8 of the 3/8”
nuts, and 16 of the 3/8” flat washers, which are provided. Tighten later.
2. Install the lower handle support bars –tighten fasteners on either side of the handle.
Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
3. Install the upper handle using 4 of the 5/6” bolts, 4 of the 5/16” locknuts, and 8 of the
5/16” flat washers.
4. Assemble clutch handle bar on to the upper handle using 2 of the 1/4” X 1-3/4” bolts, 6 of
the 1/4” flat washers and 2 of the 1/4” lock nuts. Next install the ball clevis #5 to the
clutch handle bar using 1 of the 1/4” X 1” bolts, 1 or the 1/4” lock nuts. All pieces must
move freely. Attach the clutch cable #6 to the clevis #53 and #5.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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Clutch Adjustment
The BA-M4 Mini Aerator is equipped with a belt-tightening clutch.
Squeeze the clutch control bar up towards the handle as far as possible. This causes the idler
pulley to press down and tighten the V-belt. Proper tension is obtained when the belt does not
slip when the tines are placed in the ground. If the V-belt slips under load, release the clutch
cable and turn the threaded cable stud clockwise two or three rotations to shorten the clutch
cable.
Note: Over-tightening of the V-belt may cause damage to other components including the belt
itself. It may become necessary to back the clutch cable all the way off (see fig. 3) and loosen
the engine mounting bolts and slide the engine back 1/4” and tighten the bolts securely.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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Tine Installation
Tines are supplied in the carton (20 Core Tines, 20 Slitter Slicer, or 15 Fracture Tines). These are
attached to the 5 disc reel as follows:
Attach the tines to the reel using the bolts and nuts provided - check direction of tines, and
tighten securely. The open side of the core tine faces toward the back of the machine when in
the ground.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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Engine
Proper engine operation and maintenance instructions have been provided with this unit by the
engine manufacturer. It is important to read and maintain this manual. Engine difficulty, if any,
should be reported to an authorized engine manufacturers’ service centre. Warranty of this
engine and engine accessories are also provided by the engine manufacturer.
Operation
Read these instructions carefully.
1. Check the fuel and oil levels before starting the engine
2. Switch on the fuel supply and ignition
3. Start the engine by pulling the recoil starter on the engine, if necessary use the choke
located under the air filter
4. Tilt the machine backward (toward the operator) until the aerator tines are free of the
ground
5. Engage the operator presence control clutch
6. Tilt machine forward (away from the operator) until aeration tines make contact with the
ground.
7. The rear wheels of the aerator are not powered; however, the rotating action of the tine
reel will pull the machine forward.
8. Add or remove weights from the front of the machine to obtain the desired depth of
penetration.
9. At the end of the strip of turf to be aerated, disengage the clutch and tilt the machine
back onto the wheels lifting the aeration tines out of the ground, turn the machine.
reengage the operator presence control clutch, tilt the machine forward and continue.
Please Note
It is recommended to lift the wheels of the unit off the ground when in operation to ensure
total weight on the tines to reach the maximum depth of aeration.
The tines are not to be in contact with the turf during a turn. Damage sustained by turning in
the turf is not covered by warranty.
It is not advisable to use the aerator in dry conditions.
Use only for aerating turf.
After every use always clean the machine, ensuring that the core tines are free of soil, and
lightly oil the inside and outside of the core tines with a vegetable oil.

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Service
Before attempting any maintenance or removal of the guards,
stop the engine, switch off the fuel supply and remove the
spark plug lead from the spark plug. Two 5/16 nuts and bolts
hold the metal belt guard in place.
Fit only genuine components to this machine.
After every use always clean the machine, ensuring that the core tines are free of soil, and
lightly oil the inside and outside of the core tines with a vegetable oil. This ensures the cores are
ejected easily when operated the next time, resulting in better penetration of the turf.
Check that the tine fixing u-bolt and nuts are tightened correctly.
To replace tines, loosen and remove the flange nuts, remove the saddles and the u-bolt from
the tine, slide the tine forward. To install new tines reverse this operation.
Lubrication
1. There are 3 grease fittings on this aerator; one near the centre of the tine reel, and one on
each wheel, we suggest that these points be lubricated after each day’s operation.
2. Oil the chain and check its tension.
3. Grease wheel bearings.
4. Oil clutch lever and belt-tightening pivot bar.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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BA-4M Air-Ject Aerator
Parts Illustration

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
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Ref. #
Part No.
Description
Qty
1
08042
Tine Reel Assembly (CT & S/S)
1
2
08044
Handle - Upper
1
3
08045
Bar - Handle Clutch
1
4
02082
Grip - Upper Handle
1
5
08096
Clevis - Ball End
1
6
08091
Cable - Clutch
1
-
08093
“E” Span Ring – For Clutch Cable
1
7
08010
Lever - Idler Arm
1
8
02032
Screw HHC 1/4 -20 X 1-1/4
1
9
08087
Nut –Flange
50
10
08085
Saddles
50
11
02024
Washer 3/8
12
12
03083
Screw HHC 3/8 -16 X 1-1/4
1
13
03045
Key –Square
1
14
08014
Pulley –Engine
1
15
08015
Guide –Belt Upper
1
16
08016
Guide - Belt Lower
1
17
02004
Nut, Nylock Insert 5/16 -18
10
18
02005
Washer - 5/16 Flat
14
19
03057
Screw HHC 5/16 -18 X 1-3/4
4
20
02002
Screw HHC 5/16 -18 X 1
4
21
02056
Washer - 1/4 Lock
2
22
02066
Nut, Nylock Insert 1/4 -20
5
24
03007
Washer, Flat 3/4
10
25
03016
Screw HHC 3/8 -16 X 1
10
26
03049
Washer, Lock 3/8
3
27
08092
Support - Lower Handle
2
28
02029
Bearing - Wheel
4
29
08029
Belt (Notched) Engine
1
30
08047
Handle - Lower
1
31
08031
Woodruff Key (Bearing)
2
32
08077
Screw 1/4 - 20 X 1-3/4 HHVC
2
33
08033
Pulley - Jackshaft
1
34
08034
Washer - Special
3
35
08078
Nut - 5/16 - 18 Hex
2
36
08036
Grease Fitting
1
BA-4M Mini Air-Ject Aerator
Parts List

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Ref. #
Part No.
Description
Qty
37
08075
Engine - Honda
1
38
08038
Sprocket
1
39
08086
U-Bolt - 3/8 -16
20
40
08040
Pulley - Idler
1
41
08068
Chain Assembly w/connecting link
1
42
02033
Nut, Hex 3/8 -13
31
43
08097
Cover - Safety Chain
1
-
08046
Rubber Shield –For Chain
1
44
03013
Screw - 1/4 -20 X 3/4 Hex Head Cap
3
46
03024
Nut, Nylock Insert 1/2 -13
1
48
08048
Weight Bar
4
49
08049
Frame Assembly - Welded
1
50
03032
Washer - 1/2 SAE Flat
4
51
08065
Tire - Pneumatic 350/4:10
2
52
08039
Axle - Shaft
1
53
08053
Spacer - Axle Long
2
54
08095
Clevis - Threaded
1
55
08055
Bearing - Flange
2
56
08056
Screw - 3/8 -16 X 2
1
57
08057
Shaft - Reel
1
58
03022
Nut - 3/8 - 16 Nylon Insert Hex
8
59
03022
Nut - 3/8 - 16 Nylon Insert Hex - For Slitter Slicer Option
50
62
08061
Bearing - Jackshaft
1
63
08062
Housing - Jackshaft Bearing
1
64
11284
Ring - Snap 3/4"
2
65
08063
Tine - Coring Tine 1/2"
20
08115
Tine - Coring Tine 3/4"
20
67
08067
Blade - Slitter Slicer 3mm
20
08131
Blade - Slitter Slicer 5mm
20
68
08094
Disc - Slicing Blade (Pair)
4
69
08111
Tine Reel Assembly –For Fracture Tine Option
1
70
08076
Nut - 1/4 -28
1
71
03016
Screw - 3/8 - 16 X 1 (S/S Option)
50
72
08098
Carriage Bolts
2
73
08112
Tine - Fracture Tine
16
74
11234
Bolt - 1/2 - 20 X 2 (FT Option)
32
75
08549
Nut - Stover (FT Option)
32
76
03032
Washer - Flat 1/2 (FT Option)
64

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