Lawn Solutions TA21 User manual

Lawn Solutions Commercial Products, Inc.
502-968-3188
TA21 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
Hydro Walk-behind Aerator
Models:TA2106BS_ _
TA2106HO_ _
TA2106SU_ _

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READ THIS MANUAL ...........................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................3
PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................................................................................3
INSTRUCTION LABELS........................................................................................4
TRAINING & SAFETY ..........................................................................................5
ENGINE SAFETY.................................................................................................5
OPERATION.......................................................................................................6
CONTROLS........................................................................................................6
BREAK-IN PROCEEDURES ...................................................................................7
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................7
TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................................8
SERVICE PARTS.................................................................................................9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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READ THIS MANUAL
Read this manual carefully in its entirety.
It contains safety, operating,
maintenance, and adjustment
procedures for your product. By
following the operating and maintenance
instructions you will prolong the life of
your equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment
damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely
as well as training
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your Lawn
Solutions Hydro walk-behind aerator. It
has been design for years of use for both
commercial and rental applications. Take
the time to carefully read and
understand this manual which provides
complete operating and maintenance
instructions that will help maintain you
unit.
Whenever you need service, parts, or
additional information, contact an
Authorized Servicing Dealer or Lawn
Solutions Customer Service and have the
model number for your product available.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
You can find your Model and Serial
Number plate here.
Introduction
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Date Purchased_____________________________
Model No.__________________________________
Serial No.__________________________________
Engine Model No.____________________________
Engine Serial No.____________________________

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INSTRUCTION LABELS
The below instruction labels were installed on you aerator. If they become damaged
replace them prior to using this piece of equipment.
Label Control Panel
PN –LS0375
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Label Moving Parts
PN- LS0376
Label Tines
PN- LS0377
Label Caution
PN- LS0378

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TRAINING & SAFETY
1. Like all powered equipment,
reasonable care must be used when
operating this machine.
2. It is the owner’s responsibility to
ensure each user is properly trained
on how to safely operate and use this
piece of equipment.
3. Read the instructions carefully and
understand how to use the controls.
4. Avoid operating this equipment
around bystanders especially children
and animals.
5. Make sure you understand how to
stop the aerator at any time.
6. The use of personal protective
equipment, such as (but not limited
to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet,
and head is recommended.
7. While operating, always wear
substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate this
equipment while barefoot or with
sandals.
8. The work area should be free of
obstacles and debris
9. Mark all utilities prior to operating this
equipment. The tines will extend
down up to 4” into the ground
possibly contacting phone lines, cable
TV line, dog fences wires, etc…
ENGINE SAFETY
1. DO NOT refuel this equipment while
the engine is running.
2. DO NOT refuel this equipment while
the engine is hot.
3. If you spill fuel during refueling, clean
up the excess fuel, move the unit to
another location while waiting for the
remainder of the fuel to evaporate
prior to starting.
4. DO NOT smoke while filling the gas
tank.
5. Do NOT run the engine in an enclosed
area.
6. DO NOT touch the muffler, engine,
and cooling fins when hot.
7. DO NOT leave the unit running while
unattended.
8. DO NOT over rev the engine. The
maximum RPMs for the engine is:
Briggs & Stratton 3,600 RPMs
Subaru –3,600 RPMs
Honda –3,000 RPMs
9. DO NOT operate with grass, leaves,
or other combustible materials near
the muffler.

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OPERATION
1. Read and understand the safety labels
on the unit.
2. Understand how to work the controls.
Practice maneuvering in an open area.
3. When starting, keep feet away from
tines and moving parts.
4. Never leave the unit running while
unattended.
5. NEVER allow children to operate this
piece of equipment.
6. Use caution while operating on slopes.
7. Raise the tines when crossing hard
surfaces like concrete or asphalt.
8. Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire before doing any
maintenance on the unit.
CONTROLS
1. Press forward on
the control handle
to move forward.
The unit is
variable
speed…the more
you push on the
control the faster it will go.
2. Pull back on the
control handle to
move
backwards…the
more you pull the
faster it will go.
3. To turn:
While moving slowing
Press down on the handles
Turn to the right or left
Increase speed after the turn
4. The aerator will aerator in both
forward and reverse for ease of use in
tight area. Keep feet clear of tines
while operating.
5. To raise the tines,
lift up on the black
lift handle until they
lock in the up
positions.
6. To lower the tine,
press down on the
black lift handle
and they will lower.
Keep feet clear of
unit when lowering.
7. The depth of the
tines are
adjustable on
each side. The
recommended
depth is 2.5” for
ease of use
(center bracket).
8. The engine throttle is used to govern
the maximum speed of the unit. It is
normal to operate the unit at the
lowest RPM setting.

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BREAK-IN PROCEEDURES
1. After the first 10-20
hours check the drive
chains for proper
tension. New chains
will stretch in the
first few hours of
use. If you can hear
them flopping around
inside the chain
covers they are too
loose.
2. After the first 25-50
hours check the
drive belt to the
hydrostatic pump for
tension. New belts
will stretch during
the first few hours of
use.
MAINTENANCE
1. Cleaning –tip
unit back for
cleaning. NOTE:
tipping the unit
forward can flood
the engine with
fuel and oil.
2. Before each days use:
a. Check the engine air filter
b. Lubricate the chains and 2
grease fittings on the floating
tines (center tines).
c. Inspect the chain tension when
lubricating. Chains should not
flop around during use.
3. Every 100 hours
a. Replace the engine air filter
b. Change the engine oil
c. Check and adjust chain tension
if needed.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solutions
Engine will not
start
Engine Turned off at the
engine
Locate on/off switch and
turn it on
Spark plug disconnected
Check spark plug
Fuel Turned off for
transporting
Turn on fuel on the engine
Abnormal
vibrations
Loose or missing bolts;
broken parts.
Stop work immediately!
Replace many broken or
missing parts.
Unit will not pull
itself up hills
Drive belt to hydrostatic
pump is loose
Turn off engine, disconnect
spark plug; tip unit back
and inspect belt; tighten if
needed
Front wheels
move but tines do
not.
Chain or drive sprocket
is broken
Replace chain or drive
sprocket.
Engine smokes
when starting
Engine was tipped
forward allowing engine
oil into the carburetor.
Tip unit back on end when
doing any service or
cleaning.
Engine hard to
start after
transporting
Engine is flooded due to
bouncing while
transporting.
Turn off fuel during
transport.
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SERVICE PARTS
Item
Part Number
Description
1
LS0302
Rear Weight
2
LS0311
Engine (Briggs Pro 190cc)
LS0311a
Engine (Honda GXV160; 160cc)
LS0311b
Engine (Subaru 190cc)
3
LS0306
Frame
4
LS0301
Front Weight (Optional; used when adding
2nd or 3rd rear weight.
5
LS0374
Foot Guard

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Item
Part Number
Description
1
LS0360
Handle ASM
2
LS0361
Traction Control
3
LS0362
Shoulder Bolt 3/8"-1.25"
4
LS0363
Reverse Stop
5
LS0364
Yoke (for trans cable)
6
LS0202
Handle Ring
7
LS0365
Transmission Cable
8
LS0371
Lift Handle
9
LS0204
Plastic Plug 1"
10
LS0369
Handle Extension
11
LS0370
Lift Cable Bracket
12
LS0367
Lift Cable
13
LS0368
Yoke (for lift cable)
14
LS0366
Swivel (for trans cable)

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Handle ASM for Model (TA2160BSC1)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
LS0156
OP Handle
2
LS0156a
OP Linkage
3
LS0160
OP Spring
4
LS0157
OP Switch
5
LS0021
Neutral Lock
6
LS0023
Spacer (Nylon / Black)
7
LS0022
Hand Grip
8
LS0025
Traction Control Lever
9
LS0371
Lift Handle
10
LS0033
Transmission Cable Bracket
11
LS0365a
Transmission Cable
12
LS0370
Lift Cable Bracket
13
LS0361a
Handle ASM

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Item
Part Number
Description
1
LS0260
Lynch Pin 3/16"
2
LS0287
10" Wheel ASM
3
LS0307
Lynch Pin 1/4"
4
LS0308
Trail ArmASM
5
LS0309
Depth Stop
6
LS0310
Cable Bracket
7
LS0220
Toggle Stop
8
LS0312
Spring Pin 3/8"-2"
9
LS0313
Upper Pivot Bracket (Right Side)
10
LS0314
Upper Pivot Bracket (Left Side)
11
LS0056
Bronze Bushing 3/4"
12
LS0318
Shoulder Bolt 1/2"- 3/8"
13
LS0317
Lower Pivot Bracket
14
LS0316
Shoulder Bolt 3/8" - 1/4"
15
LS0315
Pivot Shaft

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Item
Part Number
Description
1
LS0005a
Bearing 3/4"
LS0076
Bearing Flange
2
LS0320
Drive Tine ASM (Right Side)
LS0319
Drive Tine ASM (Left Side)
3
LS0321
Bronze Bushing 3/4"
4
LS0323
Upper Chain Cover (Right)
LS0322
Upper Chain Cover (Left)
5
LS0325
Float Tine ASM (Right)
LS0324
Float Tine ASM (Left)
6
LS0326
Bearing Spacer
7
LS0327
3/8" Rev Nut
8
LS0328
Bolt 3/8"-1.25" Grade 5
9
LS0329
Single Tine
10
LS0334
Grease Zerk
11
LS0330
Single Roller Chain (Full Length)
LS0331
Single Master Link
12
LS0333
Lower Chain Cover (Right)
LS0332
Lower Chain Cover (Left)

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Item
Part Number
Description
1
LS0335
Trans Torque Bracket
2
LS0336
Engine Pulley (4"-7/8" Bore)
LS0337
Engine Pulley (4.25" - 1" Bore)
3
LS0224
Transmission Belt
4
LS0340
Idler Pulley
5
LS0342
Dampener
6
LS0343
Swivel Link
7
LS0045
11” Wheel ASM
8
LS0341
Left Trans Mount
9
LS0344
Shoulder Bolt 3/8”-2”
10
LS00345
Pivot Control Arm
11
LS0346
Trans Cable Bracket
12
LS0347
Transmission ASM
13
LS0341a
Right Trans Mount
14
LS0348
Idler Sprocket
15
LS0049
T-Knob
16
LS0339
Dump Cable