Maxim MSP48 Owner Manuals

MAXIM PLUG AERATOR

MSP36 • MSP48

Use extreme caution when using this equipment. Injury can occur.

Read entire safety manual before using or storing.

Maxim Manufacturing Corporation

PO Box 110 • Sebastopol, MS 39359 • maximmfg.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TRAINING

1. Regard this aerator or lawn roller as a piece of power equipment. Learn the proper use and safety
procedures before attempting to operate it.

2. Read the owner’s manual carefully.

3. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without
proper instruction.

4. Keep the area of operation clear of all pets and persons, especially small children.

5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping and falling while connecting roller or aerator to mower or 4-wheeler.
Spikes are sharp and will cause injury if a person should fall.

PREPARATION

1. Check Aerator or Roller to make sure it is in good operating condition.

2. The operator must not use drugs or alcohol as they can change the alertness or coordination of the
person while operating equipment. If using prescription or over-the-counter drugs, consult a doctor to
determine if operating lawn and garden equipment is safe.

3. Check all fasteners.

4. Unless there is very good artifi cial light operate equipment during daylight hours only.

5. Thouroughly inspect the area where equipment is to be used for foreign objects. Remove large
stones, boards, wires, sprinklers, and anything else that might be damaged, cause damage to the
unit, or fl y up if caught in the spikes.

6. Wear proper clothing. Shoes, safety glasses, and long pants provide good protection.

7. Mark all underground sprinkler heads and other hidden objects to prevent damage.

8. Once work area is reached carefully move hitch assembly over the top of the aerator/lawn roller to put
unit in aeratoring position. Reconnect unit to mower or 4-wheeler

OPERATION

1. Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand.

2. Do not leave mower or 4-wheeler running while aerator or roller is attached.

3. For best results and safety, operate slowly.

4. Stop operation if another person or pet approaches.

5. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.

6. Turning tractor too sharply could cause damage to wheels of 4-wheeler or mower.

7. Work slowly. Aeratoring and Rolling is not safe or effective if unit is being pulled too quickly.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Get help to unpack all parts -- drum, hitch assembly, wheels, wheel bracket, and bolt package.

2. Place washer on 2” x 1/2” bolt. Put it through the Pillow Block Bearing attached to the drum.

3. Put the hitch assembly on the bolt, followed by the wheel bracket.

4. Place lock washer and nut on bolt, then tighten with a 3/4” wrench. Repeat for other bolt.

5. Repeat for the two bolts on the other side of the aerator and lawn roller.

6. Place wheel on axle.

7. Thread cotter pin through hole on axle. Splay end so cotter pin stays attached.

8. Repeat on other wheel.

Once the wheels and hitch have been installed, install the aerator spoons. With the wheels supporting
the drum place the spoon facing away from the hitch as shown below. Insert 3/8” x 2” capscrew through
the hole in the tube and spoon. Secure with 3/8” Centerlock Nut with 2 - 9/16” wrenches . Continue with
other spoons.

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