Lawn Solutions TA2816KA User manual

TA2816KA Owner’s Manual
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Ride-on Aerator
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TA2816KA

TA2816KA Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
READ THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3
PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 3
TRAINING & SAFETY ............................................................................................. 4
ENGINE SAFETY.................................................................................................... 4
OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 6
TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................. 7
Limited Warranty for Ride-on Aerator (TA2814SU) .................................................... 8

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INTRODUCTION
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 Ride-on Aerator. It has been
designed for years of use in commercial
applications. Take the time to carefully
read and understand this manual which
provides complete operating and
maintenance instructions that will help
maintain your 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 you product available.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Keep your Model Number and Serial
Number plate here.
Date Purchased _____________________________
Model No. _________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________
Engine Model No. ___________________________
Engine Serial No. ____________________________

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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. While operating, always wear
substantial foot wear. Do not operate
this equipment while barefoot or with
sandals.
7. The work area should be free of
obstacles and debris.
8. Mark all utilities prior to operating this
equipment.
9. Never bypass kill switches.
ENGINE SAFETY –Consult the
engine owner’s manual for the engine
installed on your product. They were
shipped with your unit or available from
the Engine OEM or Lawn Solution’s
website.
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:
Kawasaki 3,600 RPMs
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.
10. DO NOT operate on slopes
exceeding 35% grade.
11. Always disconnect sparkplug before
servicing.

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OPERATION
1. The Lawn Solutions Ride-on
Aerator handles and operates like a
commercial mower. Drive the unit
in the same manner that you would
mow a lawn. Trim out the
parameter and the make passes
back and forth until completed.
2. To Aerate - You must stand on
the foot switch on the operator
platform to keep the tines in the
ground.
3. To Make Zero Turns –Lift your
foot off the switch or raise your toe
and the tines will raise in ½ second
to make a quick ZERO turn. After
the turn, place pressure on the
switch to resume aerating.
4. Gentle Turning –To make gentle
turns and maneuvers while
aerating, keep the tines in the
ground and turn easily. You can
aerate while making gentle turns
or following flower beds.
5. Adjusting Plug Depth –To adjust
the plug depth, adjust the down
pressure from the control panel
using the knob on the left. Turn it
to the left to decrease down
pressure and to the right to
increase down pressure. First time
use, set the pressure to ~350 psi
using the gauge on the control
panel. The pressure gauge
measures the down pressure while
aerating. To get an accurate
reading, press the aerating button
on the platform and then make you
adjustments.
6. How Deep to Aerate –This
aerator can easily penetrate the
ground down to 5” or more on soft
ground. Ideally, you will aerate at
3”-4”. Going deeper than 4” will
bog the engine and use lot of extra
fuel. Set the aerator to pull plugs
between 3”-4” and make fine
adjustments on the fly by turning
the pressure gauge on the control
panel. You will make changes to
the down pressure based on soil
condition, moisture in the ground,
sunny vs. shady areas, etc…
7. Maximum Pressure - This aerator
can apply more than 1,200 lbs of
down pressure over the tines.
When aerating, keep the rear
wheels on the ground. If they
begin to lift off the ground you
have the pressure set too high.
8. When Aerating Slopes –Use
caution on slopes. Do not exceed
15 degree slopes. To aerate on
slopes, lower the tine pressure
because the side slope can cause
the rear tires to come off the
ground. If this happens while
aerating, raise the tines, and then
reduce the down pressure by
turning the pressure knob on the
control panel. On steeper slopes it
is easier to go side to side or at a
45 degree angle to the slope.
9. Starting the Engine –When
starting, turn the pressure knob all
the way to the left to turn off the
hydraulics. This is important for
cold starting.

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MAINTENANCE
Daily
1. Check chain tension
2. Lubricate chains
Weekly
1. Check oil level in hydro tanks (use
sight glass on tank; use 10-30 oil
or 0-30 Synthetic for colder
starting conditions.)
2. Clean and lubricate chains (use
spray lubricant)
3. Apply grease to front casters and
floating tines
Monthly/Seasonal
1. Change engine oil (every 100
hours)
2. Grease bearings; all 14 of them
(every 100 hours)
3. Replace air filter (every 200 hours)
Chain Tightening: (Tool required –
9/16” Gear Wrench) Chains should be
snug but not tight. Chains should be
able to move up and down ½” – ¾”. The
chains from the pivot point to the tines
will stretch the most because they are
the longest and are what drives the
machine during use.
NOTE - If you hear a snap or pop
sound from the drive chains, one is too
loose and needs lubrication. This is
especially important during the break-in
period while the chains seat and do
their initial stretching to fit the
sprockets.
Tine Chains –Loosen the “locking bolts”
on all three trail arms. Turn the tension
bolt to extend the trail arm and tighten
the chain. Do the outside arms first and
then the inside arm. Check the tension
chain on the chain. Check that the rear
axle is aligned by checking the “gaps” on
all three trail arms to make sure they are
extended the same distance. Below is a
picture of the adjustable trail arm
assembly. Each arm can be extended to
tighten the chains the drive the tines.
Rear Wheel Chains –Loosen the idler
sprocket with 9/16” wrench and tighten
chain.
Service Panel –To access the chains or
tines, you can lift the machine with a lift
or remove the service panel on the back
of the machine for servicing. It is also
easier to make adjustments with tines in
the down position, press the button to
lower the tines and turn the engine off
using the kill switch on the engine. This
will allow the tines to stay down when
the engine is off. Turning the engine off
with the key will raise the tines as it
shuts down.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solutions
Engine will not start
Too much hydraulic load on
the engine; often when
starting in gold temps.
See Operating Instruction –
always turn hydraulics off by
turning pressure know all the
way to the left when starting.
Out of gas
Add Fuel
Spark Plug Disconnected
Check plug wire connection,
check plug.
Fuel Turned Off for Transport
Turn fuel back on, wait 30
second, then start.
Low Oil
Add oil to engine.
Chains make a
snapping or pop
sound.
Chains are too loose and / or
dry.
Tighten chains, see maintenance
section. To finish the current
job, make slow maneuvers and
aerate in a straight line. Reduce
turning maneuvers until you can
service the chains.
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
Engine is stalling or
gets bogged down.
Tines are set to deep in the
ground.
Set tine depth to 3”-4” using
pressure knob. Deeper than 4”
will bog the engine and uses lots
of excess fuel.
Engine hard to start
after transporting
Engine is flooded due to
bouncing while transporting.
Turn off fuel during transport.

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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty for Ride-on Aerator (TA2814SU)
The product carries a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase for the original
purchaser. Lawn Solutions will replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part
or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Lawn Solutions may require
the defective parts to be returned for further examination.
In the event that the warranty work exceeds the expertise of the user, the unit may be
taken to a Lawn Solutions service center or authorized dealer to receive further
servicing.
This is a limited warranty and does not cover damage from abuse to include failure to
transport the product correctly. The warranty does not cover standard service items like
belts, blades, tines, bushings, bearings, chains, or sprockets.
On 3rd party items like an engine and transmission, Lawn Solutions may provide
replacement parts, but it will be up to the OEM to refund any warranty work or part
costs.
Lawn Solutions will overnight parts if requested and at the cost of the requester,
otherwise Lawn Solutions will pay standard shipping charges except for 3rd party items
(engine and transmission).