Woods Equipment PL48 Lawn Aerator User Manual


 
Operation 9
MAN0152 (Rev. 11/17/2006)
Tractor Stability
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result-
ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
ATTACH CORE AERATOR TO TRACTOR
NOTE: The Core Aerator is designed for use on Cate-
gory I, 3-point tractors. See page 3 for specifications.
1. Attach the tractor’s lower lift arms to the Core
Aerator and secure with mounting pins (18) and
klik pins. See Figure 2.
2. Attach the tractor’s top link to the upper mast of the
aerator. Secure with high-strength top link pin and
retaining pin provided with the tractor. See Figure
3.
3. Adjust top link as needed to level the aerator fore
and aft.
4. Adjust the lower lift arm anti-sway device to
prevent the aerator from excessive side to side
movement.
NOTE: An optional Quick Hitch mounting kit is avail-
able. See page 16 for optional Quick Hitch parts list.
Figure 2. Lift Arms Attached to Aerator (Typical)
Figure 3. Top Link Attached to Aerator (Typical)
18
DP1
Top Link Pin
DP2