Operator’s Manual
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WARRANTY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
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OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
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SPECIFICATION
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PARTS LIST
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YOUR SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
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SAFETY TRAINING
SAFETY SIGNS
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WORK AREA
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TRANSPORT SAFETY
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SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITIES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your MECHMAXX Tractor Plug Aerator. YOU must ensure
that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Tractor Plug Aerator be familiar with the using
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be used while using the
Tractor Plug Aerator.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended using and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
1. Tractor Plug Aerator owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter.
2. The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
3. A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine. An
untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
4. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could
affect the life of the equipment.
5. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using, main-
taining, adjusting, or cleaning the Tractor Plug Aerator.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your
pocket, set park
brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or
unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will operating or
maintaining the Tractor Plug Aerator
YOUR SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach
to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you
to follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a
safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be used in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield
removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety signs is indicated
in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while using this equipment. Consult
your doctor about using this machine while taking prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young children be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not allow persons to use or
assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precau-
tions and of how it works. Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a responsi-
ble, properly trained and physically able person familiar with machinery and trained in this equipment's operations. If the
elderly are assisting with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
8. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
9. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury or death and may impair
the function and life of the equipment.
10. In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard
control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and opera-
tion instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and machine manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety
Signs affixed to the Tractor and the machine.
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe
equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is an informed, careful operator." We ask you to be that kind of an operator.
It is the operator's responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Using instructions in the manual and to follow
these. Accidents can be avoided.
4. If this machine is used by any person other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it is the machine owner's responsibility
to make certain that the operator, prior to using:
a. Reads and understands the operator's manuals.
b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop the Tractor and machine quickly in an emergency. Read this manual and the one
provided with Tractor.
6. Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. Be certain only a properly trained and
physically able person will use the machinery. A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions
is not qualified to use the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death. If the elderly is assisting with the work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY TRAINING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATION
1. Always keep safety signs clean and legible.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs have a part number in the lower righthand corner. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.
5. Safety signs are available from your authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
Keep work area clean, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a Plug Aerator. Distractions can cause you to lose control, so visitors
should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
Be alert of your surroundings. Using a Plug Aerator in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to sharp tools
and rotating parts.
SAFETY SIGNS
WORK AREA
1. Comply with state and local laws governing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads.
2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and other lighting requirements are installed and in good working condition.
3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough terrain and cornering.
4. Do not drink and drive.
5. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersec-
tions, etc. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe work-
ing environment is provided for the operator, bystanders, and the area around the worksite. Untrained operators are not
qualified to operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by customers like you. Read this
manual carefully to learn how to use the chipper safely and how to set it to provide maximum field efficiency. By following
the using instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your Tractor Plug Aerator will provide many years
of trouble- free service.
Connect the aerator to the category 1 or 2 tractor. Lift the aerator. Remove the pins (#6) from the support legs (#8),
raise the support legs, and insert pins (#6) back in the raised legs during aerator use.
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MAINTENANCE
Do not modify the Plug Aerator in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could
affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the Plug Aerator was designed.
Always check for damaged or worn-out parts before using the Plug Aerator. Broken parts will affect the Plug Aerator's
operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
Do not exceed the Plug Aerator load capacity.
Distribute the load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the Plug Aerator to tip, resulting in personal injury to the operator or
others.
Use the Plug Aerator on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the Plug Aerator and its maximum load. Pulling or
pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface can result in loss of control.
Store idle Plug Aerator. When Plug Aerator is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect it
for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Replaceable 5 *1” coring plugs
PLUG
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5 inch
1 inch
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITIES
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Model DLA50 DLA60
Overall size
Working Width
Plug Count
N.W.
G.W.
64"(L) x 34"(W) x 34"(H)
50"
72
323 kg
373 kg
88"(L) x 56"(W) x 40"(H)
60"
88
365 kg
425 kg
SPECIFICATION
PARTS LIST
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No. DLA60
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DLA50DESCRIPTION
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Main frame welded assembly
Bolt M10*45
Washer 10
Washer 10
Nut M10
Supporting Weldment
Lower suspension pin
Lock pin 10
Upper suspension pin
Upper suspension pin
Bolt M12*35
Washer 12
Washer 12
Bearing UCU207
Ventilator drum Weldment
Bolt M8*50
Spoon Plug
Nut M8
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