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OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODELS: 744908B LAWNAIRE IV 4HP HONDA 744909C LAWNAIRE IV 6HP BRIGGS & STRATTON 744910B LAWNAIRE V 4HP HONDA 744911C LAWNAIRE V 6HP BRIGGS & STRATTON SELF-PROPELLED WALK BEHIND DRUM TYPE AERATOR MAN 4164755 Rev. A 01-2010 Original Language Instructions CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Californie Proposition 65 Avertissement Les échappements des moteurs diesel et certains de leurs composés sont recon- nus par l’Etat de Californie pour être cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts con- génitaux et d’autres dangers en matière de reproduction. ADvErtENCiA AvErtiSSEMENt WARNING the engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. California Advertencia de la Proposicion 65 El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los motores diesel y algunos de sus componen- tes producen cáncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana. L’émission du moteur de ce matériel contient des produits chimiques que l’Etat de Californie considère être cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts congénitaux et d’autres dangers en matière de reproduction. El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este pro- ducto contienen productos quÍmicos que producen cáncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. 1 Lawnaire IV & V 01-2010 IMPORTANT MESSAGE thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, inc.product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. this machine comes with Operator's and Parts Manuals containing safety, operation, parts, maintenance and service information. the useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual. treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service. Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, inc.product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precau- tions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are. See a Schiller Grounds Care, inc.dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, inc.service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, inc.products. You can trust Schiller Grounds Care, inc.replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts. Schiller Grounds Care, inc.designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man- ner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469 TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE SAFEtY .........................................................................................................................................................2-6 SAFEtY AND OPErAtiON LABELS ...........................................................................................................7, 8 CONtrOLS ................................................................................................................................................9, 10 OPErAtiON ............................................................................................................................................. 11, 12 MAiNtENANCE AND ADJUStMENtS ..........................................................................................................13 trANSPOrtiNG ...........................................................................................................................................14 StOrAGE ......................................................................................................................................................15 SPECiFiCAtiONS ....................................................................................................................................16 -18

Part No. 524483 Rev. 3 TECHNICAL MANUAL Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Parts LAWNAIRE IV  MODELS 544863B STANDARD MODELS 544881A COMMERCIAL 500–11–00–CU 2000 Textron Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lincoln, Nebraska • Printed in U.S.A. GENERAL INFORMATION To make sure you are fully aware of safety and service information, the following two symbols are used throughout this manual. ! This “HAZARD” symbol is used to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations, and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Used with the word DANGER it will describe immediate hazards that may result in severe personal injury or death. With the word WARNING it will describe unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury, death and/or major equipment or property damage. With the word CAUTION it will describe unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury, and/or minor equipment or property damage. NOTICE This NOTICE symbol is used to alert you to information that describes procedures or tips that will help you operate and maintain your equipment properly. IMPORTANT! THIS MANUAL WILL AID YOU IN THE SAFE OPERATION AND PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT. ANYONE WHO WILL BE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ THE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATION. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS MANUAL IS NOT CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR CLARIFICATION. WARNING ! The information and instructions included in this manual alert you to certain things you should do very carefully. If you don’t, you could: • hurt yourself or others • hurt the next person who operates the equipment • damage the equipment. This manual contains essential operation and safety information and must remain with the unit at all times, within easy access of any operator. Additional operator’s manuals are available through your dealer. IMPORTANT! THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED OR ADDED TO WITHOUT THE MANUFACTURER’S AUTHORIZATION. Contact your dealer for correspondence with the factory. WARNING ! Altering this equipment in any manner which adversely affects the operation, performance, durability or use may cause hazardous conditions. PRODUCT REFERENCE Information in this manual may refer to a specific product, brand name, number or tool. Unless specifically stated otherwise, an equivalent product may be used. ILLUSTRATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products reserves the right is to make changes at any time without notice. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products makes every effort to keep owners informed of all safety related information. Therefore, changes in address and/or ownership should be reported to the manufacturer. Your dealer has REGISTRATION CHANGE forms which will be filled out and filed by the dealer for his records, and a copy will be sent to the manufacturer. For the location of the dealer nearest you, call 1–800–228–4444 (for dealer information only) or you may write directly to: Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products Warranty Dept. P.O. Box 82409 Lincoln, Nebraska 68501–2409 1 INDEX Page Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Owner Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Paint, Touch Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Parts Lists Aerator And Drive Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Controls And Handle Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Height Adjuster And Transport Frame . . . . . . 16 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Set–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty 21-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The units model number and serial numbers are printed on the Nameplate/Identification decal located on the left side of the aerator frame. See Figure 1. 4192 Figure 1. Model Number And Serial Number SPECIFICATIONS Engine Lawnaire IV Model 544863B Briggs & Stratton 3.5 HP, 4 cycle, #093452, Type 0141, Trim .01, with 6 to 1 gear reducer. Recoil starter and rotary stop switch. Governor set at 3600 ± 100 RPM No load, idle speed 2000 RPM. 4 qt. (3.8 L) metal fuel tank. Lawnaire IV Model 544881A Honda, GX120 K1HX, 4 HP, 4 cycle, with 6 to 1 gear reducer. Recoil start and rotating on/off switch. Governor set at 3600 RPM. No load, idle speed 1400 ± 100 RPM. 0.66 gal. (2.5L) metal fuel tank. Clutch Belt tightener type – controlled from handle. Chassis Welded steel construction. Drive Primary: V belt w/ idler clutch. Secondary: #40 sealed roller chain to tine assembly. Transport: #40 sealed roller chain to water tank. Axles 5/8″ (16 mm) diameter with needle bearings. Lubrication Pressure lubrication fittings. Reduction Speed reduction to aerating tine wheel 8.75 to 1. Speed Transport: 190 f.p.m. (58 m.p.m.) Aerating: 225 f.p.m. (69 m.p.m.) Wheels One water tank front 11″ (279 mm) diameter, 6.6 gal. (25 L) capacity maximum. 2 semi–pneumatic rear 8 x 1.75 with sealed ball bearings. Tines 3/4″ (19 mm) coring tines, formed from 0.080″ thick chrome– molybdenum alloy steel, hardened for long life. 30 tines per unit. Aerating Width 19″(483 mm) Aerating Depth 2 3/4″ (70 mm) maximum Aerating Pattern 3 3/4 x 7″ (95 x 178 mm) on center Controls Two levers, clutch/throttle and transport lever on handle. Net Weight 188 lbs. (85.2 Kg) dry, w/o weight. 224 lbs. (101.5 Kg) dry, with weight. 274 lbs. (124.1 Kg) with water tank full and weight installed. Dimensions Width 28″ (813 mm); height in aerating position 38″ (965 mm); height in transport position 47″ (1,194 mm); length 48″ (1,219 mm). 2 SET–UP WARNING ! • To prevent possible injury to yourself or others, stay clear when cutting banding. Banding is under tension and can snap back when cut. 1. Cut banding and remove hardware bag, handle assembly and center support from pallet. 2. Attach left side of handle assembly to aerator (curved portion of handle pointing up) using two 3/8–16 x 3/4″ screws and lockwashers. Do not tighten hardware at this time. 3. Be sure square washer on the tine axle is in proper position (as shown in Figure 2) before installing right side hardware. Attach right side of handle to aerator using one 3/8–16 x 3/4″ screw and lockwasher in lower hole, and one 3/8–16 x 1 1/4″ screw and lock- washer in remaining hole. Attach tine cover to 1 1/4″ screw with flatwasher and locknut. Do not tighten hardware at this time. 4197 5328 2 1 3 Figure 2. Handle Attachment 1. Tine Axle Square Washer 2. Handle Assembly 3. Mounting Hardware 4. Position center support (as shown in Figure 3) and attach to bracket on handle using two 3/8–16 x 3/4″ screws with locknuts. Attach the opposite end of the center support with two 3/8–16 x 3/4″ screws and locknuts to the bottom side of the tab on aerator frame located just below the fuel tank. Figure 3. Handle Assembly 1. Center Support 2. Handle Bracket 3. Aerator Frame Tab 5. Secure tine cover to center support using one 5/16–18 x 1 1/2″ screw, washer, lockwasher and locknut. Tighten all hardware installed in previous steps at this time. 6. Attach ball end of clutch control cable to cable clamp on bellcrank. See Figure 4. 4198 1 2 3 Figure 4. Clutch Cable Attachment 1. Clutch Control Cable 2. Cable Clamp 3. Bellcrank 7. Attach one end of spring to the clutch control handle and the opposite end to the eye of the clutch control cable. See Figure 5.