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Maintenance & Service

Maintenance Schedule

Check Aerator Spoon Tightness
Clean Debris
Lube Pivot Points

General Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve the performance
and extend the life of the aerator. Some adjustments
will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain your aerator. Follow the requirements in
the Maintenance Schedule.
When performing any maintenance or adjustments
on this equipment, always take proper safety
precautions. Wear safety glasses and protective
gloves.
This aerator's warranty does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,
the operator must maintain the aerator as instructed
in this manual, including proper storage as detailed
in the Long Term Storage section on page 8.
Due to the difference in weight between the FLEX™
Power Base and the aerator, add and secure weight
to the aerator tray in order to better balance the
unit from front to back. Also, you may need to
add weight to achieve the 2 1/2 in. plug depth.
Cinder blocks are recommended. The maximum
recommended weight is 90 lb. See Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1
Aerator Maintenance
WARNING! Spoons are sharp. Keep
hands and feet away from spoons.
Aerator Spoon Replacement
Check the aerator spoon fasteners (carriage screw
and hex nut), before each use. Using the aerator
may, over time, result in the need to replace
individual aerator spoons due to wear. To replace
aerator spoons:
1. Tilt the machine backward so that the aerator
assembly is off the ground.
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2. Remove the carriage screw (a) and nut (b).
See Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2
3. Rotate the spoon until the hook tab is free
of hindrance from the assembly. Then pull it
straight up to remove it. See Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
4. Install new aerator spoon by first securing
the hook tab in the hole toward the center of
the aerator assembly, then securing it with the
carriage screw and nut removed in step 2.
5. Tighten the carriage screw and nut.
Aerator Assembly Replacement
Using the aerator may, over time, result in the need
to replace components on the aerator assembly
axle. To make these changes remove the axle:
1. Tilt the machine backward so that the
aerator assembly is off the ground and easily
accessible.
Every Every
50 Hours 200 Hours
2. Remove the hex bolts (a) and nuts (b) on each
end of the axle (c), and carefully remove the
axle from the center, to access the aerator
assembly (d). See Figure 5-4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(b)
3. Install new aerator assembly and secure it
with the axle, hex bolts and nuts removed in
step 2.
4. Tighten hex bolts and nuts.
Short Term Storage
It is important to clean the aerator spoon assembly
after each use before storing. Debris can quickly
accumulate around the spoons. Keep area around
and behind muffler free from any combustible
debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surface
clean.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling
slots on the FLEX™ Power Base.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
CAUTION: Improper treatment of aerator could
damage it and shorten its life.
Long Term Storage
If you plan to store the aerator for an extended
period of time lightly coat aerator spoons with oil,
and lubricate aerator assembly pivot points.
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Yearly
to Storing
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(d)
Figure 5-4
WARNING! Spoons are sharp. Keep
hands and feet away from spoons.
(d)