Brinly PA-42BH User manual

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of persons and property. Read it carefully before
assembly and operation of the equipment!
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42” PLUG AERATOR
MODEL:
PA-42BH
PA-42BH-A
• Assembly
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
For use with Riders
and Lawn/Garden Tractors
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OWNER'S MANUAL
English, Spanish &
French Manual

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REQUIRED
TOOLS FOR
ASSEMBLY
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• 7/16” Wrench
• 7/16” Socket & Ratchet
• 9/16” Wrench
• 9/16” Socket & Ratchet
• 1/2” Socket & Ratchet
• 5/16” Socket & Ratchet
• Pliers
• Gloves
SAFETY LABELS AND NOTATION
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This symbol will help to point out important safety precautions
throughout this manual. It means: ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! Your safety is involved.
The safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your
product to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
On your product safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the
most serious hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever
necessary in special safety messages that are identied with the word,
CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Safety.................2-3
Specifications .............4
Hardware Identifier .........5
Parts List ..............6-7
Assembly .............8-15
Operation, Maintenance
and Service ..........16-18
Limited Warranty ........ 19
RECORD PURCHASE INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Please read & retain this manual. The instructions will enable to assemble and maintain your product properly.
- Please carefully read and observe the SAFETY SECTION of this manual.
- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining and caring for your Brinly-Hardy product.
CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy purchase! This accessory has been designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer
service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224. We have competent, well trained technicians to help you with the assembly
and use of your product.

SAFETY
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GENERAL NOTES (Operation)
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Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This
attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing
vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/
or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions noted in the
towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following precautions:
• Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle
(tow vehicle weight + operator weight) is greater than the
maximum towed weight of attachment (empty attachment
weight + weight of load).
• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle.
• Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating of the
towing vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal force re-
quired to pull the attachment (including weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/speed set-
ting or less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over
rough terrain. Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
• Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
• Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment follows
the path of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load
could cause loss of control or overturn attachment and
towing vehicle. Additional weights may need to be added
to your vehicle; check with towing vehicle manufacturer for
recommendations.
• Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
• If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steer-
ing control or the towing vehicle may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or down-
hill. Avoid uphill starts.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf condi-
tions can a󰀨ect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while
operating near drop-o󰀨s.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for tra󰀩c when crossing near roadways.
• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a
trailer or truck.
• The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use
extra care when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid jack-
kning. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact
attachment draw bar. Damage could result.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, and shut o󰀨 engine before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason including emptying the attachment.
• Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or
in any high speed applications.
• Do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum
recommended towing speed.
• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such
as a car or truck.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose tting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attach-
ment and area being covered. Do not let other interests
distract you.
• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place.
• The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operat-
ing the equipment.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction
decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthor-
ized modications to the towing vehicle or attachment may
impair its function, safety and void the warranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL
before operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed
load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only
with a towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing.
Do not connect this attachment except at the approved
hitch point.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS:
PA-42BH & PA-42BH-A
Maximum Towing Speed ................ 5 MPH
Aerator Capacity .................... 175 lbs.
Empty Weight ........................ 68 lbs.
Maximum Towing Weight .............. 243 lbs.
Type of Tire .................. Semi Pneumatic
3 Sets of Tube Assemblies
Up to 3”
Aeration Depth ...................... Up to 3”
Working Width .......................... 42”
Online Info + Video Links
WEIGHT
CAPACITY
175 lb
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the
towing vehicle operator’s manual.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle. Do not
allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper
instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
• Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing
vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for bystanders.
• Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance away
while operating this or any attachment.
• Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look care-
fully behind for bystanders.
KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT &
TOWING VEHICLE
• Do not carry passengers.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this attach-
ment, the towing vehicle or hitch bracket. Riders are subject
to injury such as being struck by foreign object and/or being
thrown o󰀨 during sudden starts, stops and turns. Riders
may also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in this at-
tachment being operated in an unsafe manner.
KEEP BODY PARTS FROM UNDER TOWBAR
Before disconnecting this machine from
towing vehicle hitch plate:
• Stop on level ground.
• Stop towing vehicle engine
• Lock towing vehicle park brake.
• Block wheels of the machine.
• Make sure body parts are not under towbar.

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DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS.
Please Call: 1 [phone]
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
Exterior circumferences
of washers can vary.
These dimensions are a
measurement of the internal
diameter of the washer.
Nut; Hex
Lock, 5/16”
(x25)
B-1674P
14
Nut; Nylon
Lock, 5/16”
(x21)
B-4786
15
Nut; Nylon Lock, 5/8” (x1)
1020078
16
Nut; Hex, 5/8” (x4)
30M2000P
17
Bushing
3/4” (x8)
B-676P
26
Washer: Lock
5/8” (x2)
40M2000P
25
Washer: Flat
5/8” (x6)
45M2121P
24
Washer: Flat
5/16” (x12)
45M1111P
23
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 1” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M1016P
18
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 3/4” (x37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M1012P
13
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 1 1/4” (x1) . . . . . . . . . .
2M1020P
19
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 1 1/2” (x1) . . . . . . .
2M1024P
20
Carriage Bolt:
5/16 x 2 1/4” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . .
11M1036P
22
Transport Lock Pin (x1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1020346
30
21 Bolt: Hex Head, 5/8 x 4” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M2064P
Illustrations on this page
are to scale for faster
identication of hardware
during assembly.

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SPOON ASSEMBLY
12 12
12
12
13
14 14
13
13 13
PART EXPLOSION
PA-42BH & PA-42BH-A
7
9
10
11
11
8
9
34
34
7
26 34
26
34
26 34
34
26
21
24
25
17
17
24
21
24
25 17
17
24
1
2
2
3
15
30
4
5
5
23
15
15
18
6
6
24
20
16 24
13
33
15
27
15
15
15
15
31
15
15
18
23
15
28
19
32 15
22
29
32
15
15
18
18
23
23
13
+
23
13
13
13
13
+
23

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Ref. Part # Description Qty.
1 1019962-BH Tray 1
2 B-4851-10 End Plate 2
3 1019974-10 Lift Handle, Lower 1
4 1019976-10 Lift Handle, Upper 1
5 B-6171-10 Mounting Bracket 2
6 B-6259-10 Tow Bars 2
7 1020360-01 Spacer 2
8 B-5311-10 Center Tube Assembly 1
9 B-5309-10 End Tube Assembly 2
10 1019965-10 Axle 1
11 1009097 Wheel 2
PART LIST
PA-42BH & PA-42BH-A
Z-1530 Spoon / Hardware Bag #1 1
12 B-4855-05 Aerator Spoons 24
Z-1530-A Inner Hardware Bag 1
13 2M1012P ▪ Bolt; Hex Head, 5/16 x 3/4 25
14 B-1674P ▪ Nut; Lock, 5/16"-18 25
1020137 Hardware Bag #2 1
15 B-4786 Nut; Nylon Lock, 5/16” -18 21
16 1020078 Nut; Nylon Lock, Thin, 5/8” -18 1
17 30M2000P Nut; Hex, 5/8" -11 4
13 2M1012P Bolt; Hex Head, 5/16” x 3/4” 12
18 2M1016P Bolt; Hex Head, 5/16” x 1” 4
19 2M1020P Bolt; Hex Head, 5/16” x 1-1/4” 1
20 2M1024P Bolt; Hex Head, 5/16” x 1-1/2” 1
21 2M2064P Bolt; Hex Head, 5/8” x 4” 2
22 11M1036P Bolt; Carriage, 5/16” x 2-1/4” 2
23 45M1111P Washer; Flat, 5/16” 12
24 45M2121P Washer; Flat, 5/8” 6
25 40M2000P Washer; Lock, 5/8" 2
26 B-676P Bushing, 0.765 ID x 0.250 8
27 B-983 Cotter; Hairpin 1
28 D-146P Cotter; Hairpin, 1/8", #211 1
29 B-3861 Pin; Hitch, 1/2" x 2-1/2" 1
30 1020346 Pin, Transport Lock 1
31 1020077 Clevis Pin, 5/16", 1" 1
32 R-892-10 Clevis 2
33 B-4867 Grip 1
Z-1531-A Bearing Bag 1
34 B-4866 Bearing, Nyliner-3/4” 6
STOP
Installation Questions?
Missing Parts?
Replacement Parts?
DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE!
Please call our Customer Service Department,
Toll Free: 877-728-8224 or [e-mail]
NOTE: Extra Hardware Included
At the end of assembly, you may have
the following hardware remaining:
- x1 Hex Head Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 (13)
- x1 Lock Nut, 5/16”-18 (14)
- x2 Bushing, 0.765 ID x 0.250 (26)

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IMPORTANT - When tightening the bolts,
maintain a specic distance of inside of the side
plates (2): 43” to 43-1/8”
22
43” to 43-1/8”
ASSEMBLY
Additional info and videos are available on our website: brinly.com
Assembly Tips
- Illustrations on page 5 are to-scale.
For faster identication of the hardware during assembly,
simply lay the hardware on top of these illustrations.
If you have installation questions, are missing parts or need replacement parts,
don’t go back to the store! Please contact our Customer Service department:
Call, Toll-Free: 877-728-8224
Email: [e-mail]
Chat online: brinly.com
Align the Side Plates (2) with
theTray (1) as illustrated here.
Find this hardware:
- x8 Hex Bolts, 5/16” x 3/4” (13)
- x8 Flat Washers, 5/16” (23)
- x8 Nylon Lock Nuts, 5/16” (15)
Add a at washer (23) to
each of the hex bolts (13). From
the inside of the tray, insert the bolt
and washer assembly.
Secure each bolt with a Nylon
Lock Nut (15) on the outside edges
of the tray and plates.
Step 1-A
15
15
13
13
23
23 23
23
23
1
2
2
15
13
13
15
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DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS.
Please Call: 1 [phone]
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
Illustrations on this page
are to scale for faster
identication of hardware
during assembly.
Exterior circumferences
of washers can vary.
These dimensions are a
measurement of the internal
diameter of the washer.
Nut; Hex
Lock, 5/16”
(x25)
B- 1674 P
14
Nut; Nylon
Lock, 5/16”
(x 21)
B- 4786
15
Nut; Nylon Lock, 5/8” (x1)
10200 78
16
Nut; Hex, 5/8” (x4)
30M2000P
17
Bushing
3/4” (x 8)
B- 676P
26
Washer: Lock
5/8 ” (x2)
40M2000P
25
Washer: Flat
5/8” (x6)
45M2121P
24
Washer: Flat
5/16 ” (x12)
45 M1111P
23
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 1” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M1016 P
18
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 3/4” (x37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M1012P
13
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 1 1/4” (x1) . . . . . . . . . .
2M1020 P
19
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/16 x 1 1/2” (x1) . . . . . . .
2M1024 P
20
Carriage Bolt:
5/16 x 2 1/4” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . .
11M1 036 P
22
Transport Lock Pin (x1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1020346
30
21
Bolt: Hex Head, 5/8 x 4” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M2064P

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ASSEMBLY
Find this hardware:
- x4 Hex Bolts, 5/16” x 1” (18)
- x4 Flat Washers, 5/16” (23)
- x4 Nylon Lock Nuts, 5/16” (15)
Add a flat washer (23) to each of the hex bolts (18). Next, insert the bolt and washer assembly
from outside of the Mount Brackets (5) and through the Tow Bars (6).
Start to add Nylon Lock Nuts (15) to the end of each hex bolt, however, DO NOT tighten fully (yet).
Step 1-B
Step 2
Align both of the
Mounting Brackets (5)
to the outside of
the Tow Bars (6).
Assemble Mount Brackets (5)
to Tray (1) as shown.
Find this hardware:
- x4 Hex Bolts
5/16” x 0.75” (13)
- x4 Nylon Lock Nuts
5/16” (15)
Insert the Bolts (13) from
the topside of the Tray. Add
Nylon Lock Nuts (15) to the bolts,
DO NOT tighten fully (yet).
IMPORTANT: Side of the tray (1) with
our Brinly logo faces out, away from the
extended tow bar arms (6).
logo
side*
18
23
5
6
5
23
15
15
18
23
18
18
23
1
15
15
15
15
5
5
13
13

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ASSEMBLY
A. Insert Hitch Pin (29) in Clevis
(32) and secure with Hairpin
Cotter (28). Grasp Hitch Pin
and pull forward.
B. Next, secure the
tow bars (6) in place
with:
- x1 Hex Head Bolt
5/16” x 1.25” (19)
- x1 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16” (15)
DO NOT tighten
fully (yet).
NOTE: Hex Bolt (19)
goes between the two
Carriage Bolts (22).
22
19
15
19
6
A. Align the clevis (32) to the
tow bars (6) as shown.
Hold in place with:
- x2 Carriage Bolts
5/16” x 2.25” (22)
- x2 Nylon Lock Nuts
5/16” (15)
DO NOT tighten
fully (yet).
6
6
32
22
15
B. Securely
tighten all of
the fasteners
installed in
Step 3.
C. Securely
tighten the
hardware
installed on
Steps 1-B
and Step 2.
Step 3
Step 4

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ASSEMBLY
Now insert a Nylon Bearing (34)
into both ends of all the tube
assemblies (8 & 9).
IMPORTANT: Rounded part of spoon
fits against the tube to lock in place.
Find this hardware:
- x24 Hex Head Bolts (13) - 5/16 x 0.75”
- x24 Lock Nuts (14) - 5/16”
Align Plugging Spoons (12) to each welded
plate (side opposite welds) of all the Tube
Assemblies (8and 9) as shown.
Run bolts through the Plugging
Spoons and secure to each tube assembly (8
and 9) with Lock Nuts (14) as illustrated here.
8
9
12
12
12
13
12
14
&
34
34
15
15
Step 5

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TIP: SPOTTING
THE DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN TUBES
THESE HAVE ONE SHORT END
Plate = 1-1/8” from the end of the tube. The
short ends need to face out, closest to the
side plates (2).
9End Tube Assemblies
THE ENDS ARE IDENTICAL
LENGTHS
Plates = 2-3/4” from both ends of the tubes.
8Center Tube Assembly
VS
ASSEMBLY
Step 6
34
34 34
34 34
34
26
26
26
26
26
26
7
7
9
9
8
2
2
10
START WITH:
10 + 26 Add a Machinery Bushing to the Axle.
2Insert the Axle Assembly (10) through the right
side plate as illustrated above.
CONTINUE ADDING TO THE AXLE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
9End Tube Assembly - Face short end toward the side plate (2).
26 Machinery Bushing
7Spacer
26 Machinery Bushing
8Center Tube Assembly
26 Machinery Bushing
7Spacer
26 Machinery Bushing
9End Tube Assembly - Face short end toward the side plate (2).
26 NOTE:
One (or more) Machinery Bushings (26) can be added to the
end of the axle, on the outside edge (as needed) to eliminate any side
play in the axle assembly.

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20
4
33
24
24
16
3
15
10
10
3
ASSEMBLY
Step 7
NOTE: Make sure the Axle Assembly Flat
Plate (10) and Lift Handle Weldment (3)
are pointing towards the rear as shown.
FLIP THE AERATOR OVER:
A. Push the Axle Assembly (10) through the left side plate
as far as possible and rotate so the hole in the at plate
faces to the rear as shown.
Find this hardware:
- x1 Hex Head Bolt (20) - 5/16” x 1.5”
- x1 Lock Nuts (15) - 5/16”
Install the Lift Handle Assembly (3) with the welded tube facing out, to the
Axle Assembly (10). Secure with Hex Bolt (20) and Nylon Lock Nut (15).
B. Place Washer (24) on threaded portion of Lift Handle Weldment (3), then
install Lift Handle (4). Secure with Washer (24) and Lock Nut (16).
Find this hardware:
-x1 Lock Nut (16) - 5/8”-18
-x2 Flat Washer (24) - 5/8”
C. Slip Handle Grip (33) over end of Lift Handle Assembly (4).
NOTE: Soapy water will help while adding the handle grip (33).

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Insert Transport Pin (30) in rear hole
same side as the Lift Handle Assembly
(4) as shown. Secure with Nylon Lock
Nut (15).
NOTE - Moving the wheels
in and out of transport mode:
Lift handle assembly (4) will pivot and
raise / lower the wheels. This transport
pin (30) allows the handle to be locked
in place during transport.
ASSEMBLY
Combine:
- x1 Hex Bolt (21) - 5/8” x 4”
- x1 Flat Washer (24) - 5/8”
Slide the bolt assembly through one wheel
(11) (wheel hub pointing toward the threads
of the bolt) and add:
- x1 Flat Washer (24) - 5/8”
- x1 Hex Nut (17) - 5/8”
Thread the hex nut as far as possible,
still allowing wheel to rotate freely.
Continue by running the hex bolt through
holes in Lift Handle (4) (and Axle Assembly
(10) on the other end of the Aerator).
Secure with:
- x1 Lock Washer (25)
- x1 Hex Nut (17)
Tighten the inside Hex Nut while holding the
Hex Nut next to wheel stationary. IMPORTANT: The wheel hubs
are oset to one side. Make
sure the extended osets are
installed toward plug aerator.
Step 8
21
24
24
17 25
17
11
4
30
15
4
30
15
4
Step 9

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ASSEMBLY
Step 10
NOTE:
The adjustment is made with
the aerator attached to the rider
or lawn/garden tractor with the
wheels in transport position.
ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE!
To nd replacement parts, an index
/ breakdown of all the parts for this
model can be found on pages 6-7.
Operation, Maintenance and
Service information available
on pages 16-18
18
18
Adjustment Bolts
Adjustment Bolts
Adjust this
Surface to Level
To Tractor
6
1
LEVELING
The nal step is to level Tray (1) using adjustment bolts as
shown here and installed in Step 1-B.
To adjust, loosen Bolts and position Tow Bars (6) until level.

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USE AND CARE
OPERATION
WHEN TO AERATE
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Your Aerator should NOT be used when lawn conditions are too wet or too dry.
TO DETERMINE LAWN CONDITION:
Dig a small amount of your soil (about three inches deep).
Roll it into a small ball in the palm of your hand.
Soil appears
powdery & brittle
Your soil is
TOO DRY
----------------------
Wait until a later date
because the tines will
not penetrate properly.
Soil forms a ball
Your soil is
TOO WET
----------------------
Wait until the soil has dried.
The tines will not operate
e󰀨ectively & your tractor
could loose traction,
causing lawn damage.
Soil is not
powdery & brittle
but still falls apart
Your soil is in
IDEAL
CONDITION
to begin aerating!
USE OF ADDITIONAL WEIGHT
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The weight required to give a recommended penetration of approximately
two to three inches will vary according to soil type and conditions. Concrete
blocks, patio blocks, sand bags, or any other type of weight can be added
to Aerator Tray as required. Weight can be secured by using tie downs
through holes in Tray Flanges. Tie downs are not furnished with your unit.
Usually three Concrete Blocks will be sufficient, but more or less weight
may be required.
• Drive your tractor to location to be Aerated.
• Lower Aerator to Operating Position.
• Drive the Tractor FORWARD approximately ten feet & stop.
• Observe the operation- there should be a Plug hole approximately every ten to
twelve inches and not more than three inches deep.
• Add or remove weight to obtain this condition.
PA-42BH
PA-42BH-A
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PA-42BH
PA-42BH-A
WEIGHT
CAPACITY
175 lb

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MAINTENANCE
Sharping the spoons may provide
improved performance.
1. Using a metal le or grinding wheel, sharpen
the outer edge of the end at a 30° angle for
each spoon.
2. After sharpening all the spoons, spray paint
the exposed metal to prevent rust.
NOTE: Use a rust-preventive spray paint on the
exposed metal after sharping all of the spoons.
3. Allow the paint to fully dry based on the paint’s
recommended drying time.
SHARPENING
GUIDE
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30°
30°
30°
OPERATION
CAUTION:
MOUNTING AND TRANSPORTING
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Attach aerator to your rider or lawn/garden tractor
using pin and hairpin cotter (supplied).
TO PLACE IN TRANSPORT POSITION:
• Push REARWARD on Lift Handle (4) towards
Transport Lock Pin in Side Plate.
Pull Handle OUT and move over the Lock Pin.
Aerator now rests on wheels.
TO PLACE IN OPERATING POSITION:
• Pull OUT on Lift Handle (releasing from
Transport Lock Pin) and move FORWARD.
Aerator now rests on Plugging Spoons.
TO PLACE IN STORAGE POSITION:
• Place unit in transport position. Remove Hairpin (27)
and Clevis Pin (31) before rotating Lift Handle (4) 180
degrees and reinsert pins (27 and 31). Unit can now
be stored on its side.
USE AND CARE
• After rst thirty minutes of use check all fasteners for
tightness.
• To avoid damage to spoons, always engage transport
wheels to raise the spoons when crossing concrete or
asphalt walks, drives, or roads.
• Use the Aerator only on an established lawn, never on
newly laid sod.
• To avoid possible personal injury and/ or equipment
never exceed the recommended operating speed
range of 3 to 5 MPH.
• Only tow Aerator behind vehicles for which it was
designed, riders and lawn/garden tractors.
• Do not stand/ride on Aerator, bodily injury could result.
• Always disconnect Aerator from tractor when cleaning
or servicing unit.
• Never exceed the Weight Tray capacity.
• Do Not attempt to disconnect Aerator from tractor with
weight in Tray.
• When backing, carefully back straight to avoid Jack-
kning, which could result in damage to equipment.

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• The key to years of trouble-free
service is to keep your Aerator
clean and dry.
• Never allow wet material
to remain in tray for extended
periods of time.
• Occasionally check all moving
parts for free movement and, if
necessary, lubricate with oil.
• Should rust develop, sand lightly &
then paint area with enamel.
• Periodically check all fasteners for
tightness.
QUALITY CONTINUES
WITH QUALITY SERVICE
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We provide a process to remedy
your questions or problems. Follow the
steps below to get answers to any questions
you may have about your product, or to order
replacement parts:
1. Refer to your attachment and
machine operator manuals.
2. In North America and Canada, call
1-877-728-8224 and provide product
serial number and model number.
SERVICE
IMPORTANT - Before every use:
APPLY A DROP OF LUBRICATING OIL TO
EACH NYLON BEARING AND THE AERATOR AXLE
To prevent rust on plugging spoons, apply a light coat of oil on the working areas
of spoons after each use. Should rust appear on any other part of your Aerator,
sand lightly to remove rust and coat lightly with enamel.
Plugging spoons are manufactured with special steels and are heat treated
to resist wear of abrasive soil. Striking sub-surface objects can cause spoon
breakage. Contact our Customer Service Department at
1-877-728-8224 to purchase replacement Plugging Spoons (Part# B-4855-10).
Periodically check the spoons remove any debris
which might build up and restrict their action.
After each use, service unit as described and store in
a dry area, shielding tines to avoid injury.
USE AND CARE
MAINTENANCE
MHPK-12BH
This quick-connect
magnetic hitch pin can
replace a regular cotter
pin for an extra-strong,
convenient upgrade.
- Diameter: 1/2”
- Pin Length: 3”
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORY
MAGNETIC
HITCH PIN
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NOTE: Additional accesories
are also available in our Parts Store
online: shop.brinly.com

Brinly-Hardy Company warrants the products listed below against
defects in material and workmanship, and will at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials
or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this prod-
uct has been assembled, operated, and maintained in accordance
with the Operator’s manual furnished with the product, and has not
been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident,
improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, re, water, or
damage because of other peril or natural disaster.
Parts found to be defective within the warranty period will be re-
placed at our expense. Our obligation under this warranty is ex-
pressly limited to the replacement or repair, at our option, of parts
found to be defective in material and workmanship.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty parts replacements are
available, only with proof of purchase, through our Customer Ser-
vice Department. Call 877-728-8224.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of mer-
chantability of tness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as to
the part as identied below. No other express warranty whether
written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any per-
son or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any
product, shall bind Brinly-Hardy Co. During the period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the
product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole
and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Brinly-Hardy Co.
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or dam-
age including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substi-
tute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warran-
ty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
During the warranty period, the exclusive remedy is replacement of
the part. In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater that the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety
features of the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk
and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/
or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability
to use this product. NOTE: This limited warranty shall not extend to
anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom
it was purchased as a gift.
This limited warranty lasts as long you own your product purchased
from an authorized seller. Coverage terminates once you sell or
otherwise transfer the product.
This limited warranty does not cover any purchaser other than the
original purchaser of the product, nor does it cover any product pur-
chased from an unauthorized third-party. If you are not the original
purchaser of this product, your product is not covered by our limited
warranty and you take the product “AS IS” and “with all faults.”
We may require proof of purchase from you demonstrating that you
are the original purchaser of the product, purchased the product from
an authorized dealer, and are eligible to make a valid claim under this
limited warranty.
How state law relates to this warranty: This limited warranty gives
you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT:
The Warranty period stated below begins with the proof of purchase.
Without the proof of purchase, the Warranty period begins from the
date of manufacture determined by the serial number manufacturing
date. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part
of the original product, and any warranty on the replaced parts will
expire coincident with the original product warranty.
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly-Hardy Company with respect to new
merchandise purchased and used in the United States (its possessions and territories) and Canada.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage
in the following cases:
a. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants & lters.
b. Normal deterioration of exterior nish due to use or exposure.
c. Transportation and/or labor charges.
d. The warranty does not include commercial and/or rental use.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
AERATORS
If this equipment is being used in a commercial application and / or for
multiple properties, the warranty is 90 days after purchase for all parts.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
See applicable parts listed below.
Standard / Residential Use:
Steel Frame & Steel Parts ............. 2 years
Stars & Plugs ...................... 90 days
Tires / Wheels .................... 90 days
Drive: Chain & Sprocket ............. 90 days
All other normal wear parts or component failures
will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days.
Brinly-Hardy Company • 3230 Industrial Parkway • Je󰀨ersonville, IN 47130 • [phone] • brinly.com