tebben TPA-500S User manual

TEBBEN SOIL AERATOR
MODELS: TPA-500S, TPA-700S, TPA-1000, TPA-1250, TPA-1500,
TPA-2000, & TPA-2500P
Soil Aerator Operators & Maintenance Manual
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Operators Manual Part Number
32-1000

Tebben Enterprises of Clara City, Minnesota 56222, warrants that its products and their components
will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions. This warranty is limited to the
replacement of any defective part by Tebben Enterprises, provided that any such defective part must be
returned to Tebben Enterprises, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID, accompanied by a letter setting forth
the nature of the defect. If the part is found to be defective by reason of materials or workmanship, Tebben
Enterprises, shall replace the part, but shall not be responsible for its re-installation.
This warranty does not cover or apply to any products or component parts which have been tampered
with, modified or altered in any way or which have been subject to misuse, negligence, involved in an
accident, or damaged by and act of God.
WARRANTY
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES
TEBBEN ENTERPRISES MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS OR COMPONENT PARTS. TEBBEN
ENTERPRISES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS,
INCONVENIENCE, AND THE COST OF RENTAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. NO AGENT,
EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTITIVE OF TEBBEN ENTERPRISES HAS THE AUTHORITY TO BIND IT
TO ANY AFFIRMATION, STATEMENT OF WARRANTY CONCERNING ITS PRODUCTS AND THEIR
COMPONENT PARTS EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or Death
•Avoid unsafe operation or maintenance.
•Do not operate or work on this
machine without reading and
understanding the operators manual.
•If manual is lost, contact your
nearest dealer for a new manual.

Always give your dealer the serial number of your Tebben Soil Aerator
when ordering parts or requesting service or other information.
The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the
number in the space provided for easy reference.
Serial Number Location
Model Number__________________
Serial Number __________________

DESCRIPTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION 1
SAFETY 2
Safety/General Safety 3
Operating Safety/Maintenance Safety 4
Transport Safety/Storage Safety/Safety Decals 5
Sign-Off Form 6
Safety Decal Locations 7
Safety Decal Description/Part Numbers 8
Pre-Operating Instructions 9
Operating Instructions 10
Off-road Transporting 11
Main Frame Parts Breakdown 12 & 13
Hitch Assembly Parts Breakdown 14
Wheel Transport Assembly Parts Breakdown 15
Hub Assembly Parts Breakdown 16
Tine Assembly Parts Breakdown 17 & 18
TPA-1250 Hydraulic Wheel Lift Parts Breakdown 19 & 20
TPA-500 & TPA-700 Parts Breakdown & List 21 & 22

Congratulations on your choice of a Tebben Soil Aerator to use in your
farming operation. Please use this manual by reading and understanding
your Tebben Soil Aerator before operation.
INTRODUCTION
This manual covers the Tebben Soil Aerator models TPA-1000,
TPA-1250, TPA-1500, TPA-2000 & TPA-2500P.
Use the Table of Contents as a guide to locate required information.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION –The directions left, right, front, and rear
as mentioned through this manual, are seen from the drivers seat and
facing in the direction of travel.
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This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies
important safety messages on the
Tebben Rotary Cutter and in the
manual. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of personal
injury or death. Follow the instructions
in the safety message.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
3 BIG REASONS
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER,WARNING and CAUTION
with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using
the following guide lines:
DANGER - An immediate and specific
hazard which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death if the proper
precautions are not taken.
WARNING - A specific hazard or unsafe
practice which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death if proper pre-
cautions are not taken.
CAUTION - Unsafe practices which
COULD result in personal injury if proper
practices are not taken, or as a reminder
of good safety practices.
SAFETY
SATETY ALERT SYMBOL
2

Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recomm-
ended operating and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can
be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Tebben Soil Aerator. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the Aerator be
familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you step-by step
Through your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices that should be followed while
operating your Tebben Soil Aerator.
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Aerator.
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant soles
- Protective goggles, glasses
or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Protective Clothing
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear Suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
7. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor
engine, set park brake, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
8. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
9. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating or maintaining
the Aerator.
•Aerator owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the Aerator, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration
regulation 1928.57.
•The most important safety device on this equipment is
a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to
read and understand all Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and to follow these. All accidents can be
can be avoided.
•In addition to the design and configuration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependant
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment. Train all new
personnel and review instructions frequently with existing
workers. A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY

OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operators Manual and all
safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting
repairing or unplugging.
2. DO NOT allow riders.
3. When working under or around the tines , the Aerator frame
must be supported safely.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
5. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, set park
brake, remove ignition key and wait for all the moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
6. Place all tractor and machine controls in neutral before
starting.
7. NEVER operate machine unless sitting on tractor seat.
8. Clear the area of obstacles, hazards and bystanders,
especially small children before operating.
9. When not in use the Aerator 3 point model attachment
should have the jack legs extended down and the jack pins
and clip pins engaged. This will prevent the implement
from tipping when not in use.
10. Clean reflectors, SMV and lights before transporting.
11. Use hazard flashers on tractor when transporting.
12. DO NOT put hands or feet under machine while tractor
engine or machine is running.
13. Extreme caution should be exercised when operating
close to ditches, fences and hillsides.
14. Do not over ballast the weight box, this may result in the
loss of front steering ability and loss of tractor stability.
15. Aerator tines are sharp and, if carelessly handled or
improperly used, can cause serious injury or death.
16. Before and during operation the area should be checked
to assure that the area is clear of obstacles and hazards.
17. Review safety instructions with all operators annually.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance
and safety information in the manual.
2. Support the machine with blocks or safety
stands when working beneath it.
3. Follow good shop practices
-Keep service area
clean and dry.
-Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
-Use adequate light
for the job at hand.
4. Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient
capacity for the job.
5. NEVER work on blades or under the machine
unless the tractor engine is off and driveline
is disconnected.
6. Wear heavy canvas or leather gloves when
handling sharp blades.
7. Make sure all guards are in place and
properly secured when maintenance work
is completed.
8. NEVER wear ill-fitting, baggy or frayed
clothing when working around or on and of
the drive system components.
9. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving or rotating parts.
10. Clear the area of bystanders, especially
small children, when carrying out any
maintenance and repairs or making any
adjustments.
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TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Make sure you are in compliance with all local
regulations regarding transporting equipment
on public roads and highways.
2. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that
are required by the local highway and trans-
port authorities are in place, are clean and can
be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming
traffic.
3. Drive at a reasonable speed. This will allow the
operator to maintain complete control of the
tractor and the implement at all times.
4. The tractor used for the proper transportation
should be equal in size and horsepower to the
tractor used for field operation.
5. Use retainers on the mounting pins when
attaching.
6. ALWAYS use hazard flashers on the tractor
when transporting unless prohibited by law.
STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. DO NOT permit children to play on or around
the stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support
the frame with planks if required.
SAFETY DECALS
1. Keep safety decals and sign clean and
legible at all times.
2. Replace safety decals and signs that are
missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety
sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety decals or signs are available from
your dealer parts department or the
manufacturer.
How to Install Safety Decals:
•Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
•Decide on the exact position before you
remove the backing paper.
•Remove the smallest portion of the split
backing paper.
•Align the decal over the specified area and
carefully press the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
•Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
decal in place.
•Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and
smoothed out using the piece of decal backing
paper.
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DATE
EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE
EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE
SIGN-OFF FORM
TEBBEN ENTERPRISES follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of
Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Cutter must read and clearly understand ALL
Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
DO NOT operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been
reviewed. Annually review this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all your
equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine.
A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working
with the equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator's Manual and have
been instructed in the operation of the equipment.
SIGN-OFF FORM
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SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety
requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced
without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized
dealer.
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7
9
32
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5
4
6

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The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below.
Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the
types of warning and the area, or particular function related to the area, that requires
your SAFETY AWARENESS.
Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty
1 74-1515 Grease Decal 4
2 53-5020 Warning Decal 1
3 53-4093 Caution Decal (Block Wheels) 1
4 53-4049 Warning Decal 1
5 53-4088 Caution Decal (Tighten Lugs) 1
6 53-4091 Caution (Escaping Fluid Hazard) 2
7 TM76-20 Red Reflector 2
8 TM76-21 Yellow Reflector 2
9 32-1000 Danger Decal (Rotating Tines) 2
10 60-99 Caution Decal 1
11 48-104 Fema Decal 1
12 60-1000 Tebben Decal 4
6 10
12
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Pre Operating Instructions
Efficient and safe operation of the Tebben Aerator requires that each operator
reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions
outlined in this section. A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator. It is
important for both the personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition
of the Aerator that this checklist is followed.
Before operating the machine and each time thereafter, the following areas should be
checked off.
1. Lubricate the machine per schedule outlined in Section 5 Service and Maintenance.
2. Use only agricultural tractor of horsepower within the limits of the machine.
3. Check that the machine is properly attached to the tractor. Be sure retainers are
used on the mounting pins.
4. Check all bolts and fasteners. Tighten any loose hardware to their specified torque.
5. Check for entangled material in all the rotating parts. Remove any material that
is found.
6. Check the Aerator tines making sure none of them are damaged or broken. Replace
as required. (Aerator tines are sharp so use extreme caution when working with
or around them).
7. Before any aerating should be done, know if there are any electrical lines,
gas lines and/or water lines and how deep they are buried in the area you will
be aerating.
8. When operating close to ditches, hillsides or fences, extreme caution should be
used.
Ref. No. Description Qty
1 Manual Container 1
2 5/8-11x1 Hex Cap 5NC Zinc 2
3 5/8 Lock washer 2
4 5/8-11 Hex Nut Zinc 2
5 5/16-18x3/4 Hex Cap 5NC Zinc 2
6 5/16-18 Hex Nut, Centerlock 2
7 5/16 Flat Washer 4
1
6
7 4
3
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Operating Instructions:
1. Before hitching to your Tebben Aerator, make sure your unit is in an upright
and level position.
2. Once you have established your aerator is in an upright and level position,
proceed to back the tractor up until the lower link arms are aligned with the
lower 3 PT pins on the aerator.
3. Attach the upper link (turnbuckle) to the upper 3 PT pin on the aerator.
4. Once the Aerator is attached and fully secured, proceed to raise unit upward to
remove weight from resting stands. Adjust resting stands to their upward position.
5. Lower the Aerator down to the ground with the tines at full depth penetration.
6. Operate the tractor at speeds which are safe and comfortable for the operator.
7. The Aerator must be lifted out of the ground when making sharp turns.
8. Compacted areas may need to be aerated several times to achieve adequate
aeration.
9. When not in use, remove the leg pins, extend the legs to the downward position,
reinsert the leg pins. Always use the legs for safe storage of your Aerator.
Adding weight to weight box:
1. When adding weight to the weight box, do not over weight as this
could result in loss of front steering ability.
2. On three point models, front counter balance may be required in extreme cases.

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OFF ROAD TRANSPORTING OF AERATOR
1. For pull type models, make sure to always place the transport lock onto your
Aerator (transport position) when moving extended distances.
2. The tractor used for the proper transportation should be of the same size and HP
to the tractor used in field operation.
3. Travel at reasonable speed when towing and transporting your unit. This will allow
the operator to maintain control of the tractor and implement at all times during
transportation.
4. Tebben Aerator units are not intended for highway use.
Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty
1 32-623 Transport Lock, 15’ & 20’ Models 1
32-725 Transport Lock, 7’, 10’ & 12.5’ Models 2
2 32-623-1 Transport Lock Mounting Bracket 1
32-727 Transport Lock Mounting Bracket 2
3 32-1016 5/8-11x1 Hex Cap 5NC Zinc Var.
4 TM76-00-5 5/8 Lock Washer Zinc Var.
5 TM76-00-6 5/8 Hex Nut Zinc Var.
6 53-4102 Clevis Pin, 3/8x2-1/2 Var.
7 32-5029 Hitch Pin Clip Var.
4 2
6 7
1
3
5

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Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty
1 32-7511 Main Frame, 10’ 1
32-7516 Main Frame, 15’ 1
32-7521 Main Frame, 20’ 1
2 32-5009 Hydraulic Cylinder 1
3 32-5012 Straight Adaptor 2
4 TM76-00-25 Pin, Cylinder 2
5 6-5820 Turnbuckle 1
6 32-5013 Pin 1
7 60-871 Lynch Pin, 7/16 x 1-1/4 5
8 32-5010 Clevis Pin, 1” x 3” 1
9 32-558 Leg 4
10 32-75375 Clevis Pin, ¾ x 3-3/4 4
11 32-5029 Hairpin, #209 4
12 53-4120 Bracket, Safety Light 2
13 32-612 Pin Var.
14 32-503 Right Hand Pivot Arm 1
32-5031 Left Hand Pivot Arm 1
Main Frame Parts Breakdown
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5
3
4
2
7
6
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13
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Main Frame Parts Breakdown
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Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty
1 32-544 Pin, Pivot (Under Cover) Var.
2 32-5035 Grease Fitting, ¼-18 90 Deg. Var.
3 53-4016L Safety Light, Left Hand 1
53-4015R Safety Light, Right Hand 1
4 32-5033 Main Harness 1
5 32-5045 Safety Light Kit Complete 1
6 60-898 5/8-11x1-1/2 Hx Cap 5NC ZC Var.
7 61-993 5/8 USS Flat washer Zinc Var.
8 TM76-00-6 5/8-11 Hx Nut Fin ZC Var.
9 32-1028 5/8-11x1-3/4 Hx Cap 5NC ZC Var.
10 TM76-00-5 5/8 Lock Washer Var.
11 61-993 5/8 Flat washer Var.
3
4
5 8
7
6
9
10
1
2
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Hitch Assembly Parts Breakdown
Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty
1 32-502 Hitch Weldment 1
2 32-5000 Drop Down Jack 1
3 53-4013 Base Perfect Hitch 1
4 53-16104 1-8 x 6-1/2 Hx Cap 8NC 3
5 53-85D16 1-8 Hx Nut, Centerlock 3
6 53-3010 Hose Holder 1
7 32-5001 Safety Chain 1
8 32-5002 Twin Poly Clamp 8
9 53-4024 Twin Cover Plate 4
10 32-5003 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Hx Cap 5NC 4
11 32-5004 Hydraulic Hose –172” OAL 1
12 32-5005 Hydraulic Hose –192” OAL 1
13 53-4011-1 Male Quick Coupler 2
14 60-906 ½-13 x 1-1/2 Hx Cap 5NC 4
15 60-903 ½-13 Hx Nut, Centerlock 4
16 61-613 ½ Flat Washer 10
17 60-1000 Tebben Decal 4
18 32-540 Pin, 8-3/4 Weldment 2
19 32-1028 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 Hx Cap 5NC 2
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3
10
8
4
5
7
2
1
6
17
12
13
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16
14
15
18
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Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty
1 32-6-501 Wheel Arm Weldment 1
2 32-5012 Tire & Wheel 4
3 TSS81-27 Tire Only, 9.5LX15” 4
4 TM76-00-32 Wheel only 4
5 32-5014 Wheel Lug Bolt 24
6 32-540 Wheel Arm Mounting Pin Weldment 4
7 32-1028 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 Hx Cap 5NC 2
8 32-803 Hub Assy Complete 4
9 6-SH3 Spindle Only 4
10 32-803HS Hub & Spindle Assy Complete 4
11 32-601 Rear Transport Hitch 1
12 32-618 Rear Transport Hitch Adjusting Arm 1
13 32-5010 Clevis Pin, 1” x 3” 2
14 53-4167 Cotter Pin, 3/16x2-1/2 2
15 BT1C864 ½-13 x 4 Hx Cap 5NC 4
16 60-903 ½-13 Hx Nut, Centerlock 4
17 32-540-1 Pivot Pin 1
18 32-5036 Grease Fitting, 1/8 NPT 45 Degree 3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
13
12
16
15
15
11
17
14
7
Wheel Transport Assembly
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Ref. No. Part No. Description QTY
1 32-803 Hub Assembly Complete 1
2 6-SH3 Spindle Only 1
3 32-5018 Hub w/Cups 1
4 32-5019 Seal 1
5 32-5020 Bearing Cone 1
6 32-5021 Bearing Cup 1
7 32-5022 Bearing Cone 1
8 32-5023 Bearing Cup 1
9 32-5024 Dust Cap 1
10 32-5025 Slotted Hex Nut –7/8-14 1
11 32-5014 Bolt, Lug 6
12 32-5026 Washer 1
13 32-5027 Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 2-1/2 1
6
5
1
4
3
2
7
8
10
9 13
12
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HUB ASSEMBLY PARTS BREAKDOWN
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