Strongway 49174 User manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
60in. Drum Spike Aerator
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item # 49174
06082015

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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product!
For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, the warranty, and this manual. It is important that you
read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you
begin using it.
This Drum Spike Aerator is designed for certain applications only.
Northern Tool and Equipment cannot be responsible for issues arising
from modification or use of this product in an application for which it was
not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use...............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings......................................................................................................6
Assembly....................................................................................................................................7
Before Each Use .........................................................................................................................7
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................7
Parts Diagram.............................................................................................................................7
Parts List ....................................................................................................................................8
Replacement Parts......................................................................................................................8
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................9

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Intended Use
This Drum Spike Aerator has 126 three-inch spikes that penetrate up to 2½” into the ground to allow
water and nutrients to reach plants’ roots. It holds up to 40 gallons of water for a total filled weight of
482 lbs. This aerator works well with hard soil or clay.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Drum width
60”
Spike quantity
126
Spike length
2 ¾”
Water capacity
40 gallons
Drum Dimensions
60” wide x 14” diameter
Important Safety Information
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the aerator in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
Do not allow the aerator to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the aerator.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection
systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not use the tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply, power supply, or turning on
the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may cause personal
injury.
Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution
allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
AERATOR USE AND CARE
Do not force the aerator. Aerators do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct aerator for the job.
Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the aerator will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate
the aerator with a damaged part.
Store the aerator when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the aerator for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your aerator.
Accessories that may be suitable for one aerator may create a risk of injury when used with
another aerator.
Do not leave the aerator or tow vehicle running unattended.
Inspect the aerator damage or excessive wear before each use. If you find damage, do not use
the aerator.

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Specific Operation Warnings
CRUSHING AND LACERATION HAZARD
Implement is heavy. Be careful when moving or lifting as hands, finders, feet, and other body
parts can be crushed.
Implement has sharp spikes. Keep hands clear as these spikes can cut.
DO NOT exceed this implement’s maximum speed of 5 MPH. Exceeding this speed may result in
loss of control during transport or braking.
Do not exceed the Drum Spike Aerator load capacity.
Distribute the load evenly.
Use the Drum Spike Aerator on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the Drum Spike
Aerator and its maximum load. Pulling or pushing a load on slanted or uneven surfaces can result
in loss of control.
Never allow riders on equipment.
Keep bystanders at least 20 feet away while operating.
Operate from tractor seat only.
Lower equipment to ground, stop engine, remove key and set brake before dismounting tractor.
DO NOT use if equipment is damaged. Repair equipment before continuing use.
Keep seat belt securely fastened while operating. Falling off can result in impalement or being
run over.
Do not exceed drum capacity of 39.6 gallons.
Sharp points can cause injury. Be cautious when replacing tines.
Store out of reach of children. Not for use by or around children.
If equipped, parking stands must be functional, kept in good repair, and stored on the unit. Park
and store on a hard, level surface.
Drain any water from the drum after each use.
FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN IMPALEMENT OR BEING RUN OVER
Tractor must be equipped with Roll Over Protection Structure (or ROPS CAB) and seat belt. Keep
foldable ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Never allow riders on equipment.
Raised equipment can drop and crush.
Before working underneath, follow all instructions and safety rules in operator’s manual and
securely block all corners of equipment with jack stands.
Securely blocking prevents equipment dropping from mechanical component failures.
FALLING OFF OR FAILING TO BLOCK SECURELY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH

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Assembly
1. Locate all parts as shown in the Parts Diagram. Use caution, as the points are sharp.
2. Place the U-Style Hitch Bracket (8) around the Drum Body Weldment (1). Place the Joint Bushing
Weldment (3) over axle and attach with Bolts (5), Flat Washers (6), and Lock Nuts (7) on each
side.
3. Place the T-Style Hitch Bracket (12) against the U-Style Hitch Bracket (8) and attach using Bolts
(9), Flat Washers (10), and Lock Nuts (11). Tighten all hardware securely. Check all hardware
periodically to assure tightness.
4. Fill the drum with water to achieve the desired weight. Install the Plug (2) and the Washer (13).
5. Grease or oil the bushings as needed.
Before Each Use
Always check for damaged or worn-out parts.
Grease or oil the bushings as needed.
Check hardware for tightness before each use.
Maintenance
Maintain your aerator. It is recommended that the general condition of any aerator be examined
before it is used. Keep your aerator in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and
maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual. Keep all cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Drain water
completely from the drum after each use.
Parts Diagram
5
6
7

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Parts List
Part No.
Description
Quantity
1
Drum Body Weldment
1
2
Plug
1
3
Joint Bushing Weldment
2
4
Oil Valve Ø6
2
5
Bolt M10 x 55
2
6
Flat Washer Ø10
2
7
Lock Nut M10
2
8
U-Style Hitch Bracket
1
9
Bolt M8 x 50
4
10
Flat Washer Ø8
4
11
Lock Nut M8
4
12
T-Style Hitch Bracket
1
13
Washer
1
Replacement Parts
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
When ordering parts, the following will be required: Model Number, Serial Number/Lot Date Code,
and Description.
The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and/or improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.

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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only
("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both
materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of
purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in
accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this
limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a
commercially reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You
or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication,
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including,
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction
for any disputes relating to this warranty.

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