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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT. ASSEMBLE, TEST AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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1 Introduction
Maxim takes pride in the Lawn Rollers and Aerators and has designed them with quality materials and workmanship.
These rollers are designed to help you efficiently and effectively Aerate or roll your lawn.
1.1 Application
Navigating This Manual
1. Use this manual to help familiarize yourself with safety, set-up, operation and warranty information. It is very
important that you read this manual and follow the instructions to ensure safe operation Rollers and Aerators.
2. Please visit maximmfg.com for updated information.
1.2 Further Assistance
Your dealer and all of us at Maxim want you to be pleased with your Roller or Aerator. Should you require further
assistance or have questions regarding your product, please contact your local dealer where you purchased your Roller,
or contact us at:
Maxim Manufacturing
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, Suite 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800-822-0295
maximmfg.com
2 Set-up
2.1 Unpacking Your Roller
Your Roller ships on 1 pallet. Carefully set the parts on a flat working area. Carefully unpack the roller and verify that no
shipping damage has occurred.
CAUTION
USE CAUTION LIFTING THE ROLLER OR AERATOR.
SHARP EDGES AND PINCH POINTS
GET HELP FROM A SECOND PERSON LIFTING THE UNIT.
WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM – WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.
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3 Parts List
PARTS LIST
REF #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
1
360710
Drum Assembly 48” Plug (MSP48, MSP3P48)
1
1
360610
Drum Assembly 36” Plug (MSP36)
1
1
360700
Drum Assembly 48” Spike (MSAT48, MSA3P48)
1
1
360600
Drum Assembly 36” spike (MSAT36)
1
1
360701
Drum Assembly 48” Lawn Roller(MLR48, MLR3P48)
1
1
360606
Drum Assembly 36” Lawn Roller (MLR36)
1
2
360609
Tongue Weldment
1
3
360614
48" Square Steel Tube Frame
1
3
360611
36" Square Steel Tube Frame
1
4
360602
Wheel Bracket
2
5
162044
Wheel 4.10/3.50 x 4
2
6
140104
1” Pillow Block Bearing W/Collar
2
7
7264
Hex Head Bolt, 1/2-13 x 4"
4
8
7282
Hex Head Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3
3
9
4242
1/2” Flat Washer
11
10
4218
1/2” Nylon Locknut
7
11
3047
5/8" SAE Washer
2
12
87279
Cotter Pin
2
13
87360
Aerator Plug Tine
36 or 44
14
400269
3/8” x 2” NC Capscrew
36 or 44
15
444721
3/8-16 Nylon Locknut
36 or 44
16
360605
3 Point Hitch (MSA3P48) (MLR3P48)
1
17
82490
Hex Head Bolt 1/2-13 x 3 1/2" (MSA3P48) (MLR3P48)
4
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4 Assembly
4.1 Attach Tongue to Frame
1. Attach tongue to square steel U-frame using
three ½-13 x 3” hex head bolts, flat washers
and nylon locknuts.
4.2 3.2 Attach Drum to Frame
1. Slide pillow block bearing on each shaft with
the shoulder inward.
4.3 Attach Wheel Brace to Frame
1. Secure pillow block and wheel brace to frame
using four ½-13 x 4” hex head bolts, flat
washers and nylon lock nuts.
2. Center the axle between the pillow block
bearings. Tighten the set screws. This will
keep the drum centered in the frame.
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4.4 Attach Wheels to Wheel Braces
1. Slide a wheel onto the axle of each wheel brace,
orienting the offset bearing to the inside.
2. Place a 5/8” SAE washer on the axle and secure with
cotter pin.
3. Grease each wheel with a grease gun and the grease
fitting on the inside of the wheel.
4.5 Plug Tine assembly
1. Orient the tines so that they arch forward at the top
of the drum in the aeration position. (wheels up).
2. Insert a plug tine in each pocket and secure with a
3/8-16 x 2” hex head bolt and nylon locknut. (44
Tines for 48” aerator and 36 tines for 36” aerator)
4.6 3-Point Frame Assembly
1. Slide pillow block bearing onto shaft with
shoulder in.
2. Attach pillow blocks to frame using four ½-13 x 3
½” hex head bolts, flat washers and nylon
locknuts.
3. Center drum in frame and tighten set screws.
CAUTION
• Check Tractor’s load capacity of the 3-point hitch
• DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR
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4.7 Attach 3-point frame to tractor
1. Orient frame behind tractor and secure with pins.
5 Operation
5.1 Filling
1. With the aerator on its wheels, rotate the
drum until the filler plug on one end of the
drum is at the top.
2. Fill the aerator with water via the square
pipe plug with a garden hose.
The weight of the water helps the tines
penetrate the ground fully.
WARNING
KEEP AWAY FROM:
• Buried electric or gas lines.
• Irrigation heads, lines and valves.
• Children and bystanders.
CAUTION
• CLEAR THE AREA TO BE AERATED FROM ANY DEBRIS OR HAZARDS.
• DO NOT AERATE WHERE ANY UNDER-GROUND UTILITIES MAY BE PRESENT.
• DO NOT TOW THE ROLLER AT MORE THAN 6 MPH.
• USE CAUTION ON SIDE HILLS AND UN-EVEN GROUND.
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5.2 Rotating Frame from Tow position to Working Position
1. Starting with the frame on its wheels, rotate the frame up and over the drum, to the working position.
2. Back the tow vehicle up and to this new position and secure the hitch.
6 Specifications
Specifications
P/N
Description
Width
Height
Length
Weight
Weight Filled
MLR36
Lawn Roller 36"
50
24
45
155
300
MLR3P48
Lawn Roller 48" 3-point Hitch
55
32.5
20
195
395
MLR48
Lawn Roller 48"
62
24
45
185
315
MSA3P48
Spike aerator 48" 3-point Hitch
55
36
22
198
398
MSAT36
Spike Aerator 36"
50
28
47
158
315
MSAT48
Spike Aerator48"
62
28
47
190
390
MSP36
Plug Aerator 36"
50
30.5
52.5
165
320
MSP48
Plug Aerator 48"
62
30.5
52.5
200
400
Tow Position
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Maxim
A Brand of Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc.
20195 South Diamond Lake Road
Suite 100
Rogers, MN 55374
www.maximmfg.com
800-621-2789
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