Bluebird 17.5 Walk Behind Aerator

44 Pages·2005·0.85 MB·English

Operators & Parts
MODELS:
B124 H424G
Manual
B130 B530A
B130A H530A
B142 H530AG
B424 B742
H424 H742
B530B H742G
MANUAL NO. 107999 REV. 03 (04/21/05)
Lawn Aerators
Section 1 · Operator’s Guide Page
Specifications.................................................................................................3
Features and Controls.................................................................................4-6
General Information ........................................................................................7
Safety Procedures..........................................................................................7
Safety and Instruction Decals ........................................................................8
Decal Placement............................................................................................9
Assembly Instructions..................................................................................10
Section 2 · Operating Instructions Page
Aeration Tips................................................................................................ 11
Before You Start........................................................................................... 11
Aerating........................................................................................................ 11
Throttle Adjustment (Model 742 Honda engine only)..................................... 11
Rear Wheel Adjustment................................................................................12
Turning and Maneuvering..............................................................................13
Operating on Hills.........................................................................................13
Section 3 · Maintenance and Service Instructions Page
Transporting the Husqvarna Aerator..............................................................14
Cleaning and Washing .................................................................................15
Two Minute Warning.....................................................................................15
Storage.........................................................................................................15
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Inspection Schedule.........................................................................15
Lubrication Schedule........................................................................15
Tine Wear ........................................................................................16
Service
Engine Service & Maintenance....................................................16
Drive Train
Engine Removal and Replacement...................................................16
Drive Belt Replacement and Adjustment...........................................16
Clutch Cable Removal and Replacement..........................................17
Throttle Cable Replacement (Model 742 Honda Engine Only) ..........17
Chain Removal and Replacement.....................................................17
Adjusting Chain Tension...................................................................18
Handle
Inspection ........................................................................................18
Adjustment.......................................................................................18
Wheels
Drive Wheel Shaft Removal and Replacement..................................18
Rear Wheel Removal and Replacement ...........................................19
Tine andTine Shaft
Tine Replacement ............................................................................19
Tine Shaft Bearing Removal and Replacement.................................19
Free Wheeling Tine Assembly Removal and Replacement...............20
Unit Assembly and Parts Diagrams
Model 424 ................................................................................... 21-25
Model 530A................................................................................. 26-33
Model 742 ................................................................................... 34-39
Section 4 · General Product Information Page
Warranty ......................................................................................................41
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of it’s constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Operator’s Guide
SPECIFICATIONS
A) POWER UNIT 424 530A 742
Engine 3.5HP Briggs I/C 3.5HP Briggs I/C 3.5HP Briggs l/C
(2.6kw) (2.6kw) (2.6kw)
4HP Honda (3kw) 4HP Honda (3kw) 4HP Honda (3kw)
Clutch Belt tensioner Belt tensioner Belt tensioner
Primary drive One V-belt (A-44”) One V-belt (A-44”) One V-belt (A-44”)
Secondary drive Permalube Chain Permalube Chain Permalube Chain
Gear reduction 6:1 6:1 6:1
B) WHEELS
Bearings FRONT – ¾” (1.9 cm) FRONT – ¾” (1.9 cm) FRONT – ¾” (1.9 cm)
sealed sealed sealed
ball bearings with ball bearings with ball bearings with
stamping kit stamping kit stamping kit
REAR - ¾” (1.9 cm) REAR - ¾” (1.9 cm) REAR - ¾” (1.9 cm)
roller bearing roller bearing roller bearing
Rear tires 8” x 2” (20 x 5cm) 8” x 2” (20 x 5cm) 8” x 2” (20 x 5cm)
solid rubber solid rubber solid rubber
Front tire 10” x 6” (25 x 15cm) 10” x 6” (25 x 15cm) 10” x 6” (25 x 15cm)
semi-pneu. semi-pneu. semi-pneu.
C) AERATION
Tines ¾” - (1.9 cm) ¾” - (1.9 cm) ¾” (1.9 cm)
open spoon tine. open spoon tine. open spoon tine.
24 per unit 30 per unit 42 per unit
Aeration width 17.5” (44.5 cm) 19” (48.3 cm) 25.5” (64.8 cm)
Hole pattern 4.4” x 6.5" 3.8” x 6.5” 3.6” x 6.5”
(11.2 x 16.5cm) (9.7 x 16.5cm) (9 x 16.5cm)
Core depth Up to 3” (7.6 cm) Up to 3” (7.6 cm) Up to 3” (7.6 cm)
Holes per sq ft 6.7 7.7 8.1
Working speed 250 ft/min (4.57 km/h) 250 ft/min (4.57 km/h) 290 ft/min (5.3 km/h)
Productivity Up to 23,000 sq ft/hr Up to 25,000 sq ft/hr Up to 40,000 sq ft/hr
(2137 m2/h) (2323 m2/h) (3716 m2/h)
D) WEIGHTS
Net weight 265 Ibs (120 kg) 288 Ibs (131 kg) 420 Ibs (191 kg)
Shipping weight 209 lbs (132 kg) 355 Ibs (161 kg) 487 Ibs (221 kg)
Removable weights 2 x 36 Ibs (16.3 kg) 2 x 36 Ibs (16.3 kg) 2 x 36 Ibs (16.3 kg)
E) DIMENSIONS
Height 28" (71.1 cm) 37” (94cm) 28” (71 1cm)
w/handle folded w/ handle folded less handle
Height overall 49.5" (126 cm) 51.5 (130.8cm) 52” (132cm)
Length 40" (101.6 cm) 39.5 (100.3cm) 33”(83.8cm)
w/handle folded w/ handle folded less handle
Length overall 48" (122 cm) 57.5 (146.1cm) 54” (137cm)
Width 26.5" (67.3 cm) 29.75” (75.6cm) 38” (96.5cm),31”
(78.74cm) w/o wls.
Shipping carton 28" x 29" x 43" 41” x 34” x 30” 41” x 34” x 30”
(71 x 74 x 109 cm) (104 x 86 x 76cm) (104 x 86 x 76cm)
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Operator’s Guide
MODEL 424 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Figure 1
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Operator’s Guide
MODEL 530A - FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Clutch Control
Rear Wheel
Control Handle
Depth/Stability
Control Knob
Folding Handle
Drive Guard
Handle Locking Cam
Stops
Engine
Guard
Removable
Removable
Weight
Weight
Adjustable
Powered Rear Wheel
Front Wheel
Note: Serial number is located on the rear of the housing.
Figure 2
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Operator’s Guide
MODEL 742 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Figure 3
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Operator’s Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PROCEDURES
This manual will assist you in the safe operation
and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna DO:
equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting
• Read all maintenance and service instructions
to operate the machine. Call your dealer or
before attempting work.
Husqvarna if additional information is required.
• Read engine manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
The following safety symbols are used
• Remove spark plug wire before commencing
throughout the manual to alert you to information
service.
about unsafe actions or situations:
• Inspect lawn to be aerated and remove rocks,
wire, string and other objects that might present
DANGER indicates immediate hazards that
hazard before starting.
may result in severe injury or death.
• Indentify and mark all ground objects to be
avoided, such as sprinkler heads, stakes, water
WARNING indicates unsafe actions or
valves, clothes line anchors, etc.
situations that may cause severe injury, death
• Use machine for lawn aeration only.
and/or major equipment or property damage.
• Keep unsupervised children away from the
equipment.
CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or
• Adopt safe lifting and moving techniques when
situations that may cause injury, and/or minor
loading/unloading and moving the equipment.
equipment or property damage.
• Make sure all decals are in place.
This equipment should not be modified without
the manufacturer’s prior written authorization.
DO NOT:
Doing so may not only affect the equipment’s
performance and durability, but also create • Do not run engine while servicing.
safety hazards for the operator and the • Do not use on any surface other than grass.
surroundings. Warranty will be void if changes • Do not operate on slopes exceeding 35%
are made to the equipment without the grade.
manufacturer’s prior written authorization. • Do not place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts.
• Do not lift Model 424 alone.
• Do not lift Model 530A.
• Do not lift Model 742
• Do not run engine in an unventilated space.
• Do not run engine while servicing. Remove
spark plug wire before commencing service.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near unit, and always stop the engine when
refueling
• Do not remove guards when operating.
• Do not modify this equipment.
• Do not use this equipment for purposes other
than lawn aeration.
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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
The following decals are found on Model 424,530 and 742 aerators. If any are missing or not
legible, replace them before operating aerator.
8343 Decal kit, Model 424
7630 Decal kit, Model 530A
7404 Decal kit, Model 742
A - Model 424 only (1 EA)
C - Model 742 only (1 EA)
B - Model 530A only (1 EA)
F - Models 424, 530A & 742 (1
D - Models 424, 530A & 742 (2 EA) E - Model 742 only (2 EA)
EA)
G1 - Model 530A (1 EA)
G2 - Model 424 & 742 (1 EA)
J - Models 424, 530A & 742 (1 EA)
I - Models 424, 530A & 742 (1 EA)
H - Models 424, 530A & 742 (1 EA)
K - Models 530A & 742 (1 EA)
424 (2 EA)
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DECAL PLACEMENT - MODELS 424, 530A AND 742
G2
Throttle Cable
(Model 742 with
Honda only)
G1
H (on deck
F (on back
behind
of housing
engine)
over tine
rotor)
K (for Models 424 & 742
logo only)
I
J
E (for Model 742)
K
D
A (for Model 424)
B (for Model 530A)
C (for Model 742)
Figure 3
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Operator’s Guide
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3. Lawn Aerator is shipped with the handle
Model 424 detached. Mount the handle using 2 each ½”
1. Remove wooden blocks. Note: Watch for nails wrenches.
and wood splinters. Wear eye protection. (A) Slide handle onto handle mounting
2. Carefully cut open side of carton. brackets (see Figure 4).
3. Lawn Aerator 424 is shipped with handle (B) Insert and tighten fasteners, which
folded. Rear wheel control handle strapped are located on handle mounting
together with the clutch control. First cut brackets (see Figure 5-A). For further
straps, then unfold handle. Lock handle in detail on assembly, see parts section.
4. Connect top of control rod to rear wheel
position using the cam lock lever.
control handle with fasteners located on rear
Model 530A
wheel control handle (see Figure 5-B) For
1. Wear eye protection. Remove wooden blocks.
further detail on assembly, see parts manual.
NOTE: Watch for nails and wood splinters.
5. Connect bottom of control rod to OUTER side
2. Carefully cut open side of carton.
of lever on the torque arm using the fastener
3. Lawn Aerator is shipped with handle folded.
assembly (see Figure 5-C).
Lock handle in position using the cam lock
6. Run the clutch cable through the guide hole in
lever.
the handle bracket support bar located at rear
Model 742
of the deck (see Figure 4).
1. Wear eye protection. Remove wooden blocks.
7. Attach end of cable to the “S” hook located on
NOTE: Watch for nails and wood splinters.
the belt idler pulley.
2. Carefully cut open side of carton.
8. (Honda Engines Only) Connect the throttle
cable by attaching the throttle spring to the
throttle/clutch control lever. (see Figure 4)
Figures 4 Figures 5
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