Tracmaster CAMON LA25B1 User guide

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before commissioning the machine, read operang instrucons
and observe warning and safety instrucons.
Manufactured by Tracmaster Ltd
CAMON LA25B1 Lawn Aerator

CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator
LA25 Lawn Aerator
Manufacturer Details
Tracmaster Ltd
Units 6-7 Winterpick Business Park
Hurstpierpoint Road
Wineham
Heneld
BN5 9BJ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: [phone]
www.tracmaster.co.uk
[e-mail]
Machine Details
Model: CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator
Serial No: B 1 1 - 11111
Engine Serial No: G A A A A -1111111
Purchase Date: D D -M M -Y Y Y Y
Supplier:

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introducon .............................................................................................................................2
1.1 Welcome ................................................................................................................................2
1.2 About This Manual ................................................................................................................2
2.0 What the Machine is Designed For............................................................................................3
2.1 Applicaons ...........................................................................................................................3
3.0 Specicaons............................................................................................................................4
4.0 Unpacking and Assembly ..........................................................................................................5
4.1 Major Components Diagram .................................................................................................5
4.2 Unpacking Instrucons ..........................................................................................................5
5.0 SafetyInstrucons–Pre-Operaon..........................................................................................6
5.1 Basic Safety Instrucons ........................................................................................................6
5.2 Main Components and Operang Elements .........................................................................6
5.3 Engine and Drive ....................................................................................................................6
5.4 Operang Lever .....................................................................................................................6
5.5 Height Adjustment.................................................................................................................6
5.6 Tines ......................................................................................................................................7
5.7 Solid Spiking Tines & Hollow Coring Tines .............................................................................7
5.8 Commissioning ......................................................................................................................7
5.9 General Safety Instrucons ...................................................................................................7
5.10 Engine Specic Safety Instrucons ........................................................................................8
5.11 Machine Safety Scker Explanaons .....................................................................................8
6.0 SafetyInstruconsStarngandOperang..............................................................................10
6.1 To Start the Engine ..............................................................................................................10
6.2 To Stop the Engine ...............................................................................................................11
6.3 Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................11
6.4 Operaon.............................................................................................................................11
6.5 Procedure for Unexpected Shut Down ................................................................................12
6.6 Residual Risks of the LA25 Aerator ......................................................................................12
7.0 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................13
7.1 Schedule ..............................................................................................................................13
7.2 Basic Maintenance ..............................................................................................................13
7.3 Gearbox ...............................................................................................................................13
7.4 Engine ..................................................................................................................................14
7.4.1 Check Engine Oil Level ..............................................................................................14
7.4.2 Change Engine Oil .....................................................................................................14
7.4.3 Air Filter ....................................................................................................................14
7.4.4 Spark Plug .................................................................................................................15
7.5 Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................15
7.6 Troubleshoong ...................................................................................................................15
7.6.1 Machine ....................................................................................................................15
7.6.2 Engine ......................................................................................................................16
7.6.3 Lubricants ..................................................................................................................16
8.0 Transportaon,StorageandHandling.....................................................................................17
8.1 Transportaon .....................................................................................................................17
8.2 Storage.................................................................................................................................17
8.3 Handling ..............................................................................................................................17
9.0 Spare Parts .............................................................................................................................18
10.0 Service Record ........................................................................................................................19
11.0 ECDeclaraonofConformity..................................................................................................20
12.0 WarrantyInformaon.............................................................................................................21

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1.0 Introducon
1.1 Welcome
Welcome to Tracmaster and thank you for choosing CAMON.
We are condent that you will be more than happy with your machine.
Your machine is covered by a comprehensive warranty. However, the lifespan of
your CAMON machine depends on a number of factors. It is important that you read
this manual carefully and follow the instrucons regarding operaon, maintenance,
and care.
1.2 About This Manual
It is crucial that you read this manual carefully and understand it. Reading and
understanding this manual should prevent you from operang the LA25 incorrectly
and so extend the life of the machine.
This manual also contains important safety informaon about your machine.
You must observe all safety instrucons at all mes. CAMON machines are oen
updated and improved so models may vary due to dierences in specicaons.
Any illustraons, descripons, specicaons, and technical data in this manual is
correct at the me of prinng.
For any quesons relang to this manual please contact us.
During oce hours (UK) we can be contacted on:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.tracmaster.co.uk
IMPORTANT!
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY
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2.0 What the Machine is Designed For
2.1 Applicaons
The CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator has been designed by Tracmaster for aerang grass
lawns and other grass areas.
The benet of aerang a lawn is that it allows air, water and nutrients to reach the
roots of the grass, relieves soil compacon, and removes unwanted sub-surface
thatch.
The nes of the CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator are designed to be used only on grassed
areas where the surface soil is more than 10cm in depth.
Prior to operaon of the LA25, the operator MUST test the depth of the soil. This
can be done simply with a garden fork.
DO NOT use the CAMON LA25 Lawn Aerator for any alternave use other than
aerang grass areas.
Operang the machine on non-grass surfaces such as concrete or tarmac will cause
damage to the LA25 Lawn Aerator.
Aer aerang DO NOT expose the lawn to high temperatures or drought.
Irrigate the lawn if necessary to ensure that the grass benets from its treatment.

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3.0 Specicaons
ENGINE
Engine Manufacturer Honda
Engine Model GX160
Engine Type 4-stroke OHV, single cylinder
Net Engine Power 3.6kW (4.8hp) @ 3600rpm
Engine Sha Size ¾” straight
Spark Plug BPR6ES (NGK) / W20EPR-U (DENSO)
Spark Plug Gap 0.70 - 0.80mm
Engine Ignion Type Recoil
Cold Start System Choke
Fuel Tank Capacity 3.1 litres
Fuel Type Unleaded
Fuel Consumpon 1.4 litres per hour @ 3600rpm
Air Filter Paper
Rated Engine Speed 3600rpm
Working RPM 2800rpm
Engine Oil 10w/30 API SJ or equivalent
Engine Oil Capacity 0.6 litres
Dry Weight 15.1kg
The power rang of the engine indicated in this table is the net power output tested on a producon engine for
the engine model and measured in accordance with SAE J1349 at a specied rpm.
MACHINE
Model LA25
Working Width 40cm
Tine Types Solid and hollow
Solid Tine Dimensions 10mm diameter / 100mm length
Hollow Tines Dimensions 21mm diameter / 100mm length
No of Tines Fied in Operaon 4
Tine Depth Adjustment From 90mm to 110mm
Core Discharge To the rear
Wheel Types Solid foam
Steering Handle Foldable
Noise Level 99 dB(A)
Vibraon Acceleraon Value 5.4ms2
Max Gradient for Operaon on Slope 20 degrees
Weight 103kg
Dimensions (l x w x h) 100 x 65 x 68cm

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4.0 Unpacking and Assembly
4.1 Major Components Diagram
① Operang Lever
② Throle
③ Tine Control Lever
④ Handlebar Locking Pins
⑤ Engine
⑥ Gearbox
⑦ Wheels
⑧ Tine Liing Board
⑨ Tine Holder
⑩Tines
4.2 UnpackingInstrucons
The LA25 Lawn Aerator is usually delivered on a pallet and covered with pallet wrap.
Carefully remove any outer packaging.
Locate and remove any cable es or straps that secure the Aerator to the pallet.
Swivel the folded top part of the handlebar unl it locates into posion.
Place the handlebar locking pins into the holes to lock the handlebars in the
operang posion.
Push the machine forward safely and gently o the pallet.
Dispose of the pallet and other packing material. Recycle where possible.
⑩
⑨
⑧
⑥
⑤
⑦
④
③
②
①

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5.0 SafetyInstrucons–Pre-Operaon
5.1 BasicSafetyInstrucons
Before starng the machine, read and understand these operang instrucons.
5.2 MainComponentsandOperangElements
Below is a descripon of the main components of the LA25 Aerator and how they
operate.
5.3 Engine and Drive
The Honda GX160 (Fig. 1) is a four stroke engine that
runs on standard unleaded fuel.
The engine is air cooled and therefore it is important
that the grille covering the recoil rope is kept clear from
debris.
The engine air lter cleans the air sucked in by the
engine. A clogged air lter will reduce performance.
The engine is ed with a fuel on/o lever and a choke lever. Read the engine
operang instrucons to understand the operaon of these levers.
5.4 OperangLever
The LA25 Aerator nes are engaged by using the lever located underneath the top
of the handlebar (Fig. 2).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO STAGE LEVER. THE GREY BUTTON MUST BE
DEPRESSED BEFORE THE MAIN LEVER CAN BE PULLED UP.
Once the drive has been engaged it will
transfer the engine power through a gearbox,
to the ne rods that will rotate. The surface
penetrang nes are held at the end of each
ne rod and will be pushed into the ground
before being withdrawn as the ne rods
rotate.
5.5 Height Adjustment
The depth of the ne penetraon of LA25 Aerator is altered by changing the
posion of the back axles.
Each back axle has three holes by which it can be aached to the main chassis
frame.
Aaching the axles using the lowest posion holes has the eect of moving the
nes closer to the ground and increasing the depth that the aerator will penetrate.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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The two alternave posioning holes raise the
height of the nes away from the ground and
decrease the depth the nes will penetrate.
Moving from the lowest hole to the middle hole
and to the highest will decrease the depth of the
nes by 10mm each step.
5.6 Tines
Four nes of the same type must be ed at all
mes for the LA25 operator to funcon correctly.
Each ne must be threaded and secured ghtly
into the ne holder rods. Each ne must be ed with
a washer and spring washer to ensure the ne can be
ghtened suciently into the ne rod (Fig. 4).
Use a 17mm spanner to ghten the nes in place.
We recommend checking the ghtness of the nes at
intervals during operaon.
5.7 Solid Spiking Tines & Hollow Coring Tines
The LA25 Aerator is supplied with a set of both 10mm
solid spikes and hollow corer nes (Fig. 5). You must
always use four of the same nes when seng up and
operang the Aerator.
Solid nes help nutrients to reach soil roots and improve drainage.
Hollow nes, in addion to the benets listed for solid nes,
reduce surface compacon by removing a secon of the soil each
me a ne is punched into the soil.
5.8 Commissioning
Prior to operaon it is necessary to check the engine oil level and,
if required, add engine oil to the levels indicated in the table in
secon 6.1.
The engine fuel tank will not contain fuel so will need lling to
the recommended level before use. See engine manual for more
informaon.
5.9 GeneralSafetyInstrucons
Be aware of all the safety requirements for the machine.
Visually check the machine for operaonal safety, complete components and xed
guarding prior to each use.
5.0 SafetyInstrucons–Pre-Operaon
5.1 BasicSafetyInstrucons
Before starng the machine, read and understand these operang instrucons.
5.2 MainComponentsandOperangElements
Below is a descripon of the main components of the LA25 Aerator and how they
operate.
5.3 Engine and Drive
The Honda GX160 (Fig. 1) is a four stroke engine that
runs on standard unleaded fuel.
The engine is air cooled and therefore it is important
that the grille covering the recoil rope is kept clear from
debris.
The engine air lter cleans the air sucked in by the
engine. A clogged air lter will reduce performance.
The engine is ed with a fuel on/o lever and a choke lever. Read the engine
operang instrucons to understand the operaon of these levers.
5.4 OperangLever
The LA25 Aerator nes are engaged by using the lever located underneath the top
of the handlebar (Fig. 2).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO STAGE LEVER. THE GREY BUTTON MUST BE
DEPRESSED BEFORE THE MAIN LEVER CAN BE PULLED UP.
Once the drive has been engaged it will
transfer the engine power through a gearbox,
to the ne rods that will rotate. The surface
penetrang nes are held at the end of each
ne rod and will be pushed into the ground
before being withdrawn as the ne rods
rotate.
5.5 Height Adjustment
The depth of the ne penetraon of LA25 Aerator is altered by changing the
posion of the back axles.
Each back axle has three holes by which it can be aached to the main chassis
frame.
Aaching the axles using the lowest posion holes has the eect of moving the
nes closer to the ground and increasing the depth that the aerator will penetrate.
Fig. 3
Spring Washer
Washer
Tine Holder Rod
Tine
Fig. 4
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Read and be aware of the warning and instrucon signs located on the machinery.
Cordon o the work area to access from the general public.
Before starng work clear the area of any objects that may cause damage to the
machine.
Do not operate the machine if you are under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. This
equipment must only be operated by persons who are medically t both physically
and mentally.
Only work in good light and visibility.
Do not work in extremes of temperature, or poor weather.
Wear the correct personal protecon equipment as instructed by this manual.
Operator clothing should not be loose and footwear should be enclosed and oer
good grip.
Know how to stop the machine in an emergency.
5.10 EngineSpecicSafetyInstrucons
PETROLIS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.ALWAYS STOP THEENGINE ANDENSURE THE
FUELTAPISTURNEDOFFBEFOREREFUELING,ORWHENTRANSPORTING,
CLEANING,ORMAKINGADJUSTMENTSTOTHEMACHINERY.
Do not smoke or use a naked ame when refueling.
Use only unleaded petrol from fuel containers designed for this purpose. Refuel
outdoors only and replace the fuel tank cap securely.
Do not mix oil with the fuel.
Leave 25mm (1”) of space in the fuel tank during relling.
Clear up any petrol spillages immediately.
Always start the engine in the open air. Starng an engine within a conned space
can lead to the inhalaon of toxic substances.
Avoid contact with the engine and exhaust during operaon as they will become
hot. Leave the engine to cool prior to contact and storage.
Never interfere with the control sengs of the engine.
5.11 MachineSafetySckerExplanaons
Danger–moving
blades.
Keep hands and feet
away.
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