Sears SAT-40BH User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

40” LAWN AERATOR

MODEL:

SAT-40 BH

• Assembly

• Installation

• Operation

• Repair Parts

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Important: This manual contains information for the safety of
persons and property. Read it carefully before assembly and

operation of the equipment!

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INTRODUCTION

CONGRA TULA TIONS on the purchase o f your new Brinly-Hardy
Lawn Aerator! Your lawn aerator is designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enables
you to assemble and maintain your lawn aerator properly. And
please, always observe the “Safety” instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY .........................................................................1-2

PARTS REFERENCE .......................................................3

PARTS LIST ......................................................................3

ASSEMBLY.....................................................................4-8

OPERATION ................................................................9-13

MAINTENANCE...............................................................14

SERVICE ........................................................................14

PRODUCT COMPATIBLIITY

This lawn aerator is designed for use with lawn tractors and gar­den tractors.

RECORD PURCHASE INFORMATION

Record your purchase information in the spaces provided below.

DATE OF PURCHASE: ___________________________
COMPANY NAME: ______________________________
COMPANY PHONE: _____________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: ______________________________

SAFETY LABELS
UNDERSTANDING THE MACHINE SAFETY LABELS

Safety-Alert Symbol

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The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in
important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential
safety hazards.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING,
and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER
identifies the most serious hazards.

The operator's manual also explains any potential safety haz­ards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are
identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.

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SAFETY

TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF
STABILITY OR CONTROL:

• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle
listed in the vehicle operator's manual.

• Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a
car, truck or ATV.

• Towing this machine behind a ZTR (Zero Turning Radius)
mower is not recommended due to the sharp turning ability
of the ZTR. Damage to this machine or the ZTR may result.
ZTR’s typically operate at higher speeds. Operating above
5 mph may result in damage to this machine.

SAFETY

Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing
vehicle operator's manual for additional safety information.

OPERATE SAFELY

• Use this machine for intended purpose only.

• This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or
in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds
higher than maximum recommended towing speed.

• To wing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly over rough ground.

• Do not let children or an untrained person operate
machine.

• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on this machine
or the towing vehicle. Riders are subject to injury such as
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders
may also obstruct the operator's view, resulting in this
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

• Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damaged parts immediately . Replace worn or broken p arts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.

• Do not modify the machine or safety devices. Unauthorized
modifications to the towing vehicle or machine may impair
its function and safety, and void the warranty.

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.

TOWING SAFELY

• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance
to stop.

• Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in tow­ing vehicle operator's manual.

• Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of
control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on
slopes.

• Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

• Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that
has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach this machine
except at the approved hitch point.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight lim­its for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use coun­terweights or wheel weights as described in the towing
vehicle operator's manual.

• Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or
operating under adverse surface conditions. Use care
when reversing. To avoid jack-knifing, do not allow towing
vehicle wheels to contact drawbar.

• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

PROTECT BYSTANDERS

• Keep bystanders away when you operate this machine

• Before you back look carefully behind for bystanders.

• Before you operate any feature of this machine, observe
your surroundings and look for bystanders.

KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT

• Keep riders off towed attachment.

• Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury, such as
being struck by objects and being thrown off the attach­ment during sudden starts, stops and turns.

• Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the attach­ment being used in an unsafe manner.

• Keep riders off of hitch bracket.

KEEP BODY PARTS FROM UNDER DRAWBAR

Before disconnecting this machine from towing vehicle hitch
plate:

• Stop on level ground.

• Stop towing vehicle engine.

• Lock towing vehicle park brake.

• Block wheels of the machine.

• Make sure body parts are not under drawbar.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:

• 1 - Pair of work gloves

• 1 - Pair of pliers

• 1 - Screwdriver (flat blade)

• 2 - 7/16” Wrenches

• 1 - 1/2” Wrench

• 2 - 3/4” wrenches

REF PART NO. DESCRIPTION

QTY.

1.

R-821-10 Drawbar Clevis

1

2.

B-5925 Logo Decal

1

3.

B-5453-10 Tray

1

4.

B-3593-10 Drawbar

1

5.

B-3593-10 End Panel

2

6.

B-5832-10 Axle Assembly

1

7.

B-5423-10 Tine

11

8.

B-4888-10 Handle Assembly

1

9.

R-891 Wheel

2

10.

B-4867 Handle Grip

1

11.

R-1946 Caution Decal

1

12.

D-146P Hairpin Cotter

1

13.

20M1012P Round Head Screw, 5/16”x3/4”

8

14.

20M1016P Round Head Screw, 5/16”x1”

2

15.

30M1000P Hex Nut, 5/16”

11

16.

40M1000P Lock Washer, 5/16”

11

17.

B-5456 Flat Washer, 5/8” (think)

5

18.

B-3861 Drawbar Pin

1

19.

B-3922 Caution Decal

1

20.

1M1648P Hex Bolt, 1/2”x3”

2

21.

30M1600P Hex Nut, 1/2”

4

22.

40M1600P Lock Washer, 1/2”

2

23.

45M1717P Flat Washer, 1/2”

4

24.

B-3307-S Transport Lock Pin

1

25.

2M0820P Hex Bolt, 1/4”x1-1/4”

1

26.

B-1673P Hex Lock Nut, 1/4”

1

27.

B-5425 Spacer/Bearing, Tube

22

28.

B-4768 Flat Washer, 5/8” (thin)

2

29.

45M1111P Flat Washer, 5/16”

6

REF PART NO. DESCRIPTION

QTY.

PARTS LIST

PARTS REFERENCE

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