Brinly AS-40BH User manual

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English Manual L-1711BH-F
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Important: This manual contains information for the safety
of persons and property. Read it carefully before
assembly and operation of the equipment!
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AERATOR SPREADER
MODEL:
AS-40BH
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
For use with
Lawn/Garden Tractors

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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator! 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 Aerator.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION, REQUIRED
TOOLS, AND SAFETY .......... 2 - 3
PARTS ...................... 4 - 6
ASSEMBLY ................. 7 - 12
OPERATION ............... 13 - 14
MAINTENANCE ................ 15
SERVICE ..................... 15
WARRANTY ................... 16
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY:
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• 1/2” Wrench (x2)
• 3/4” Wrench (x2)
or 10” Adjustable Wrench (x2)
• Hammer
• Gloves
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum Towing Speed ............................................ 5 mph
Aeration Depth ........................................................ Up to 2”
Hopper Capacity ...................................................... 100 lbs
Tire; Size ............................................................ 9" x 1.75"
• Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
• Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do not allow
adults to operate without proper instruction or without having
read the owner’s manual.
• Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose tting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor/attachment and
area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
SAFE OPERATION
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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.
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CAUTION
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• To avoid damage to Tines, always engage transport wheels
to raise the Tines when crossing concrete or asphalt walks,
drives, or roads.
• Use the Aerator-Spreader only on an established lawn, never
on newly laid sod.
• To avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage never
exceed the recommended operating speed range of 3 to 5
MPH.
• Tines have sharp points. Wear gloves and handle with care.
• Only tow your Aerator-Spreader behind vehicles for which it
was designed, riders and lawn/garden tractors.
• Do not stand/ride on Aerator-Spreader, bodily injury could
result.
• Never exceed the Hopper weight capacity of 100 pounds.
• Do not attempt to disconnect Aerator from tractor with weight
in Hopper.
• When backing-carefully back straight to avoid jack-kning
which could result in damage to equipment.
REFERENCE
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NOTES
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A note about nuts used in the assembly of
your Aerator Spreader:
SAFETY AND REFERENCE
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]
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for trafc when crossing or near roadways.
• When using any attachment, don’t allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operation.
• Keep the vehicle and attachment in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• The vehicle and attachment should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object. The damage should
be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
• See tractor equipment owner’s manual for safe operation of
the equipment.
JAM NUTS AND HEX NUTS
Jam Nuts and Hex
Nuts spin freely on the
bolt threads.
NOTE: Usually a
lock washer is used to
securely lock the nut
in place.
JAM NUT HEX NUT
LOCK NUTS AND NYLON LOCK NUTS
Lock Nuts & Nylon Lock
Nuts provide resistence
after several turns on the
bolt threads.
NOTE: A wrench is
normally required during
installation.
LOCK NUT NYLON
LOCK NUT
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PARTS
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PARTS
English Manual
Ref # Part # Description Qty
1R-774 Flat Washer - Large 2
2B-1674P 5/16" Hex Lock Nut 1
4B-4030 1/4" Wing Nut 1
51018833 Aerator Tine 11
61008563 Brinly Logo Decal 1
7B-5718-10 Hopper Assembly 1
8K-654 Agitator Kit (Hwd. Incl.) 2
9B-5720-10 Agitator Shaft Assembly 1
10 B-5726-10 Shutter Assembly 1
11 B-4713 1/2" Washer 3
12 B-4715Y Calibration Plate 1
14 B-4719-01 Shutter Link 1
15 R-1946 Decal, Instruction w/ CE. 1
16 B-5722 Tine Shaft Assembly 1
17 B-4724-CPT Drive Chain and Offset Link 1
18 B-6515-10 Upper Lever 1
19 B-4726 Chain Shield 1
20 B-6410-10 Tow Bar 2
21 B-6412-10 Wheel Support Assembly 1
22 B-6413-10 Lift Handle 1
23 B-4732 5/8" Square Bearing (Large) 3
25 B-4747 Tension Spring 1
26 B-4768 5/8" (Thin) Washer 3
27 F-383 1/2" Square Bearing (Small) 2
28 B-6526 Wheel 2
30 B-5456 5/8" (Thick) Washer 3
33 10M0808P Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2" 1
35 2M0808P Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2" 2
36 2M1008P Hex Bolt 5/16" x 1/2" 2
38 2M1016P Hex Bolt 5/16" x 1" 1
39 B-4785 Lock Nut, 1/4" 2
43 B-4786 Lock Nut, 5/16" 2
46 45M1111P Flat Washer, 5/16" 4
48 50M0524P Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 1-1/2" 2
Ref # Part # Description Qty
49 V-302P Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .277 4
52 B-4307 "E" Ring, 1" 3
53 F-621 "E" Ring, 1/2" 1
54 F-577 "E" Ring, 5/8" 1
55 B-6414-10 Lower Lever 1
56 B-5804 Pop Rivet, 3/16" x .815 4
57 B-5461-10 Agitator 2
58 B-5680-10 Center Strap 1
59 B-5425 Bearing 22
60 B-5096Y Nylon Lock Nut, 1/2” -13 2
Ref # Part # Description Qty
2B-1674P 5/16" Hex Lock Nut 2
3B-6520 Transport Lock 1
13 B-6484 Cap, Tube 2
24 B-4733 Vinyl Grip (1/8" x 3/4") 1
29 R-2435 Handle Grip (5/16" x 1-1/4") 1
31 2M1012P Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" 3
32 B-6517 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" 2
34 2M1032P Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2" 4
37 4M1048P Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3" 4
40 30M1000P Hex Nut, 5/16" 11
**41 31M1600P Hex Jam Nut, 1/2" 4
42 11M1028P Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" 2
44 40M1000P Lock Washer, 5/16" 11
**45 40M1600P Lock Washer, 1/2" 2
46 45M1111P Flat Washer, 5/16" 2
47 45M1717P Flat Washer, 1/2" 6
50 B-3861 Drawbar Pin 1
51 D-146P Hairpin Cotter 1
HARDWARE PACK - Used during assembly:
SKIN PACK 1Z-1762
** Part numbers 41 (Qty. 2) and 45 (Qty. 2) will be leftover
after assembly and not needed for this model.
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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.
Drawbar Pin: 1/2" x 2 1/2" (x1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-3861
50
Hairpin Cotter (x1)
D-146P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
41 Nut: Hex Jam
1/2” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31M1600P
Bolt: Hex Head,
5/16 x 3/4” (x3) . . . . . . . .
2M1012P
31
Bolt: Hex Head,
1/2” x 3 1/2” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-6517
32
Bolt: Hex Head 5/16 x 3” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4M1048P
37
Bolt: Carriage 5/16 x 1-3/4” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11M1028P
42
Washer: Lock
5/16” (x11) . . . . . . . . . . . .
44
40M1000P
Washer: Lock
1/2” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
40M1600P
Washer: Flat
1/2” (x6) . . . . . . . . .
47
45M1717P
Washer: Flat
5/16” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
45M1111P
46
Bolt: Hex Head 5/16 x 2” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M1032P
34
40 Nut: Hex Head
5/16” -18 (x11) . . . . . . . . . . .
30M1000P
2Nut: Hex Head Locking
5/16” -18 (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-1674P
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60 Nut: Nylon Lock
1/2” -30 (x2) . . . . . . . . . .
B-5096Y
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Assembly Tip
Illustrations on page 6 are to-scale.
For faster identication of hardware during assembly,
simply lay the hardware on top of the illustration.
Additional info and videos
are available on our website:
brinly.com
This QR code links directly to the
Aerator Spreader product page.
ASSEMBLY
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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.
Drawbar Pin: 1/2" x 2 1/2" (x1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-3861
50
Hairpin Cotter (x1)
D-146P . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
41 Nut: Hex Jam
1/2” (x4). . . . . . . . . . . . .
31M1600P
Bolt: Hex Head,
5/16 x 3/4” (x3) . . . . . . . .
2M1012P
31
Bolt: Hex Head,
1/2” x 3 1/2” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B- 6517
32
Bolt: Hex Head 5/16 x 3” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4M1048P
37
Bolt: Carriage 5/16 x 1-3/4” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11M1028P
42
Washer: Lock
5/16” (x11) . . . . . . . . . . . .
44
40M1000P
Washer: Lock
1/2” (x2). . . . . . . . . . . .
45
40M1600P
Washer: Flat
1/2” (x6). . . . . . . . .
47
45M1717P
Washer: Flat
5/16” (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 M1111P
46
Bolt: Hex Head 5/16 x 2” (x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2M1032P
34
40 Nut: Hex Head
5/16” -18 (x13) . . . . . . . . . . .
30M1000P
2Nut: Hex Head Locking
5/16” -18 (x2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-1674 P
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Assembly Step 1-A
1. Add one 1/2” at washer (47)
to each of the 1/2" x 3-1/2” hex
head bolts (32).
2. Run the bolts (32) through
each of wheels (28), then add
another 1/2” at washer (47).
NOTE: THE WHEELS
NEED TO TURN FREELY.
3. Allowing movement in the tire,
loosely add one 5/16" Hex Head
Nut (41) to each bolt.
Hardware Panel 1
32
47
41 47
WHEEL
28
47
28
47
32
41
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Assembly Step 2
Hardware Panel 2
1. Align one of the tow bars (20) with
the small, side panels of the hopper
assembly (7) as illustrated.
2. From the outside edge of the hopper, run
two 5/16 x 2” hex bolts (34) through the tow
bar and hopper assembly (7).
3. Tightly secure each bolt (34) in place with a 5/16”
lock washer (44) and 5/16” jam nut (40).
4. Repeat this step on the other side of the hopper with
the additional tow bar and hardware provided.
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44
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40
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20
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7
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Assembly Step 1-B
Hardware Panel 1
60 47
1. Add a wheel (28) from Step 1-A to the support assembly
(21). NOTE: Run each bolt from the outside, through the
holes at the base of the assembly as illustrated.
2. Add one 1/2” at washer (47)
to the 1/2 x 3-1/2” hex head bolt (32).
3. Tightly secure in place with one of the 1/2”
lock nuts (60) from the hardware bag.
Repeat this step with the other wheel as illustrated. 47
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Assembly Step 3-A
Assembly Step 3-B
Hardware Panel 3
1. Align the tow bars.
2. From above, insert both
5/16 x 3” Hex Bolts (37)
from Hardware Panel 3, as
illustrated.
3. Beneath the tow bars, tightly
secure each bolt in place with one
5/16” lock washer (44) and 5/16” hex
nut (40).
1. At the end of the tow
bars (20), from above, insert
the Drawbar Pin (50).
2. Secure the pin with a Hairpin Cotter (51).
NOTE: For initial use, you may need to tap
or push the hairpin cotter into place by
applying some pressure with a tool.
37
40
44
Hardware Panel 3
20
20
20
20
37
50
37
44
44
40
40
51
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Step 4
Hardware Panel 4
3
7
44
40
31
46
46
31
40
44
40 44 46 31
HOPPER
ASSEMBLY
7
TRANSPORT
LOCK
BRACKET
3
+
1. Add a 5/16” at
washer (46) to each
of the hex bolts (31)
from hardware
panel 4.
2. Align the transport
lock bracket (3) with
the hopper assembly (7)
as illustrated.
3. From the outside of the hopper, run the two bolts through the
transport lock bracket (3) and hopper assembly (7).
4. Secure the bolts in place on the inside of the hopper with one 5/16” lock
washer (44) and one 5/16” hex nut (40) .
Assembly Step 5-A
1. Align the top bolt
openings of the support
assembly (21) / wheels
(from step 1-B) with the
end of the tow bars (20).
NOTE: The support
assembly (21) will straddle
around the exterior edge of
the tow bars.
20
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