Husqvarna 540000073 / TA36 Application guide

Operation & Parts Manual
Models:
Towable Aerator
MANUAL NO. 539108723 REV. IR (09/01/03)
540000073 / TA36
968999236 / TA48CE

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©2003 Husqvarna. All rights reserved.
Beatrice, NE - Printed U.S.A.

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Congratulations!You havejustpurchased the
HusqvarnaTowableAerator-a precision-engi-
neeredproduct designedto providemaximum
aerationperformanceand flexibility. Onlyafew
simplestepsare requiredto fullyassemble the
aerator.Please read theseinstructions before
beginning assembly.Assembly by two people
isrecommended.Ifyouhavequestions,please
contactyourHusqvarnadealer ordistributor.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
2each 3/4”wrenches
1each9/16” deep-well socket
1each 9/16”wrench
2each 1/2”wrenches
OPTIONAL
WEIGHT CONTAIN-
ERS
TIP
WHEEL
TRANSPORT
WHEEL
JACK LIFT
ASSEMBLY
TOW BAR
PARTS INCLUDED:
Bolts: 1 each 5/16-18 x 3
4 each 3/8-16 x 1, Gr. 5
1 each 1/2-13 x 3 1/2, Gr. 5
1 each 3/8-16 x 1 3/4, Gr. 5
2 each 5/16-18 x 1, carriage
Nuts: 3 each5/16-18, nyloc
1each 1/2-13,nyloc
5each 3/8-16,nyloc
Bushing: 5/8”x 9/16”
Washers: 2 each1/2”, flat
6each 3/8”,flat
2each 5/16”, flat
Tow bar(1)
Jack (1)
Tie bar (2)
FIGURE 2
1. Check to see that all bolts, washers and
nutsareincluded intheplastic bag.Check
foranysignsof damagethatmayhaveoc-
curredduringshipment.
2. Tip aerator onto its back edge and install
jackliftassembly.Install5/8” x9/16”bush-
ing in hole “B” near end of the jack as-
semblybefore insertinginto framemount.
Slide lift jack assembly between the two
frame mount brackets and align frame
mounthole “A”withliftassemblyhole.See
Figure 2.
FIGURE 3
3. Install 1/2” x 3” bolt and washer through
framemount and jackassembly.Add 1/2”
locknut withwasher andtighten. SeeFig-
ure3.
FIGURE 1
A
B
FRAME MOUNT
BRACKET
JACK LIFT
ASSEMBLY
TIEBARS
JACK LIFT
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FIGURE 4
4. Alignjackliftassembly hole “B”withclear-
anceholesinframeandattachjackassem-
bly to bracket on axle using 3/8” x 1 1/2”
bolt and 3/8” washers and lock nut. See
Figure4.
5. Tighten the1/2”boltand 3/8”boltsecurely.
The3/8” boltwill requirethe useof a9/16”
deep-wellsocketwrench totighten.
FIGURE 5
6. Installtowbarbyslidingbracket intoframe
mountand aligningholes. See Figure5.
FIGURE 6
7. Insert four 3/8” x 1” bolts, four washers
placed on outside of frame and four 3/8”
lock nuts. Tighten securely with socket
wrench.See Figure5.
FIGURE 7
8. Test the operation of jack lift assembly by
raisingtransportwheelstohighestposition
priorto tippingaerator intooperating posi-
tion.Lowertransportwheelsfullybeforetip-
pingaerator.
7. Attach the tie bars to the aerator bed and
to the tow bar as seen in Figure 6. (48”
modelonly.)
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B
ASSEMBLY
TIEBAR

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FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
Thewheelsshouldbefullyextended
or fully retracted. NEVER operate
with wheels partially retracted, dam-
age to the jack could result.
9. Add a small amount of oil to the lift jack.
See Figure 8. Oil should be added after
every25hoursofoperationandafterwash-
ingunit.
10. Before removing aerator from tractor and
storing, lower the kick stand (48” model
only).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION!
NOTE: Park uniton a hardflat surface before
loweringkick stand.
Failureto lower kickstand before de-
taching unit from tractor may cause
unit to tip backwards quickly, caus-
ing personal injury (48” unit only).
WARNING!
Always raise the kickstand before
towingtheunit.Towing withkickstand
down will damage the unit (48” unit
only).
CAUTION!

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OPERATION
When replacing worn or damaged tines, use included washers
and torque to 15 ft./lbs.
Weights may be added into pan to increase depth of ground pen-
etration up to the limits shown in the specification section. Se-
cure weights into the pan if used on rough ground or on angled
surface.
Remove weights from pan before unhooking aertor from tractor.

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SPECIFICATIONS
36” MODEL:
Maximum weight in pan - 300 lbs.
Empty weight: 190 lbs.
Minimum horsepower of towing vehicle - 16 H.P.
Check tine bolts - every 25 hours. (Torque to 15 ft/lbs.)
Lubricate wheels - every 100 hours.
Lubricate lift jack - every 25 hours.
Aerating pattern: 4 3/8” x 7”
48” MODEL:
Maximum weight in pan - 375 lbs.
Empty weight: 222 lbs.
Minimum horsepower of towing vehicle - 18 H.P.
Check tine bolts - every 25 hours. (Torque to 15 ft/lbs.)
Lubricate wheels - every 100 hours.
Lubricate lift jack - every 25 hours.
Width: 58 1/2”
Length: 56 1/3”
Aerating pattern: 4 3/4” x 7”

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TA48CE
ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 ........ 539990553........1...... HCS 5/16-18 X 3, GR5
2 ........ 539108428........1...... TONGUE
3 ........ 539000317........4...... BEARING W/LOCK COLLAR
4 ........ 539101331........4...... NUT, 1/2-13,NYLOC
5 ........ 539007101........1...... AXLEPIVOTBUSHING
6 ........ 539990563........4...... HCS 3/8-16 X 1 GR5
7 ........ 539976979........7...... NUT, 3/8-16,NYLOC
8 ........ 539108370........1...... HCS 1/2-13 X 3 1/2, GR5
9 ........ 539990550........2...... WASHER, 1/2
10 ...... 539990730........1...... HCS 3/8-16 X 1 3/4, GR5
11 ...... 539990517........6...... WASHER, 3/8
12 ...... 539109175........2...... TIE BAR
13 ...... 539007562........2...... WHEEL ,12” X 3” W/ROLLER BEARING
14 ...... 539007566........2...... BOLT KIT FOR WHEEL
15 ...... 539108422........1...... JACK
16 ...... 539102754........1...... HCS 3/8-16 X 3 1/2, GR8
17 ...... 539990208........2...... RHSNB 5/16-18 X 1
18 ...... 539990692........2...... WASHER, 5/16
19 ...... 539007563........2...... TILT WHEEL
20 ...... 539101572........2...... HCS 1/2-13 X 3, GR5
21 ...... 539104864........3...... WASHER, 7/16
22 ...... 539106850........1...... SPRING
23 ...... 539990622........1...... FLANGE HEAD BOLT, 1/2-13 X 1 1/4
24 ...... 539108727........1...... KICKSTAND
25 ...... 539990613........2...... NUT, 3/8-16, WHIZLOCK,GR5
26 ...... 539990629........1...... HCS 3/8-16 X 2 1/4, GR5
27 ...... 539109297........1...... WATER TANKS (SET OF 6)
28 ...... 539109296........2...... ROTOR
29 ...... 539005786........4...... STAMPING KIT,FOR1”BEARING
30 ...... 539109294........2...... TINE SET (20 TINES)
31 ...... 539109295........2...... FASTENER KIT, ONE ROTOR
32 ...... 539990717........3...... NUT,5/16-18,NYLOC
33 ...... 539108725........1...... FRAME
.......... 539108722........1...... DECAL, TA48 AERATOR (NOT SHOWN)
.......... 539108429........2...... DECAL, INSTRUCTIONS (NOT SHOWN)
.......... 539104804........2...... DECAL, HUSQVARNA(NOTSHOWN)
.......... 539104789........2...... DECAL, CROWN (NOT SHOWN)
.......... 539107311 ........1...... DECAL, CE (NOT SHOWN)

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