Owner’s Manual

AE-48

IMPORTANTRead and follow all Safety Precautions

and Instructions Before Operating this

Equipment.

Made In CHINA

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE , PO BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX 660. 747. 8650

swisherinc.com

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

11626 REV. 07-306

48” PLUG AERATOR

LIMITED WARRANTYThe manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:

1) Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no commercial warranty.

In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

2) Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have beenproperly assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordancewith the instructions contained within this manual. Thiswarranty does not apply to any product of Swisher MowerCo., Inc., that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse,improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or tonormal wear of the product.

3) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and normal maintenance.

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Pre-assembly Instructions:For best results, follow all directions step by step. Please read entire step instructionsfirst, and then proceed with the set up.Open all boxes before beginning to assemble and check parts and hardware.HELPFUL TIP: Read ALL instructions before starting to assemble.

Check Parts and Hardware: Group together and check that all hardware and parts are included.Refer to parts and hardware illustrations below.If you are missing parts, contact Swisher l Customer Service at 1-800-222-8183 formissing hardware or parts.

Recommended Tools for assembly:2 each - Combination Wrenches 7/16”,1/2” & 3/4”1 - Adjustable Wrench - Medium Size1 - Medium Size Pliers

PARTS LISTING:NOTE: Parts #9 & #11 below will be assembled for this model

Ref# Part # Description Ref# Part # Description1 12144 Tray 7 12150 Hitch Bracket2 12145A Middle Brace 8 12151 Wheels (2)3 12146 End Plates (2) 9 12152 Wheel Bracket (3)4 12147 Lift Handle 10 12153 Double Spool Assembly (4) Pre Assembled w/ #155 12148 Tongue 15 12163 Knives (32) Pre Assembled w/ #106 12149 Shaft

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Carton Contents

Ref# Qty Description Ref# Qty DescriptionA 2 Hex Bolt 1/2" x 4 -7/16" M 12 Flat Washer, 5/16".B 3 Hex Bolt 1/4" x 1 -9/16" P 6 Flat Washer, 7/8"C 6 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1 -3/16" Q 8 Spacer 1/4" LongD 8 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 7/8" R 1 Spacer Tube, 1.61"E 8 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1" S 3 Spacer Tube, 1.00"F 1 Lock Pin (Not Shown) T 3 Lock Nut 1/4"G 1 Hair Cotter Pin U 2 Spacer Tube, 5.29"H 1 Hitch Pin V 1 Shoulder Spacer I 2 Hex Nut, 1/2" X 8 Split Plastic BearingJ 2 Lock Nut, 1/2"K 22 Lock Nut, 5/16"

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Hardware Contents

Step 2: Attach Wheel Bracket to Axle ShaftSee figure #2.Attach one wheel bracket to the middle hole of the axle shaft. Note the wheel bracket ring should point towards the shortest side of the axle. See Figure #2. Attach the wheel bracket using a 1/4” x 1-9/16” Hex Bolt and 1/4” Lock Nut. Fully tighten connection.

Step 2 Hardware Needed:1 - Axle Shaft1 - Hex Bolt (1/4” x 1-9/16” )1 - Lock Nut (1/4”)

Step 2A: Insert Hex Bolt See Figure #2.Next, insert from the short side of the axle a 5/16” x 1-3/16”Hex Bolt into the hole on the wheel bracket closest to the axle.(smaller hole) Attach 5/16” Lock Nut to the bolt.Do not fully tighten until later step.

Step 2A Hardware Needed:1 - Hex Bolt (5/16” x 1-3/16”)1 - Lock Nut (5/16”)

Step 3: Assemble Short Side of Axle ShaftSee figure #3.Assemble below items onto short side of the axle shaft in the following order. Take note of the direction of plugger knives in Figure #3.

1. Start with one double spool (knives facing inward)2. 5.29” spacer tube3. Double spool (knives facing outward)4. 1” spacer tube5. 7/8” Flat washer

Step 3 Hardware Needed:2 - Double Spools1 - 5.29” Spacer Tube1 – 1” Spacer Tube1 - Flat Washer (7/8”)

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FIGURE 2

Assembly Instructions: Step 1: Verify Split Plastic BearingSee Figure #1.Verify that the plastic split bearing is installed in eachspool assembly. If not, Push/Insert one plasticsplit bearing(12156) into each side ofthe double spool assembly.Repeat for each spool assembly.

Step 1 Hardware Needed:8 - Split Plastic Bearings

Step 4: Assemble Long Side of Axle Shaft See Figure #4.Assemble these items onto LONG SIDE of the axle shaft in the following order. Takenote of the direction of plugger knives in Figure #4. IMPORTANT!

1. Start with 1” spacer tube2. 7/8” flat washer3. Middle Brace 4. 7/8” flat washer5. 1.61” spacer tube6. Double spool assembly(knives facing inward)7. 5.29” spacer tube8. Double spool assembly(knives facing outward)9. 1” spacer tube10. 7/8” flat Washer

Step 4 Hardware Needed:1 - Middle Brace2 - Double Spools2 - 1” Spacer tube1 - 1.61” Spacer tube1 - 5.29” Spacer tube3 - Flat Washer (7/8”)

Step 5: Attach End Plates & Wheel BracketsStart by rotating the wheel bracket in the middle of the axle shaft so it is pointing upward. Next, attach an End Plate to one side, followed by 7/8” Flat washer , followed by a wheel bracket. Note in Figure #5, wheel bracket ring faces inward. Fasten wheel bracket to axle shaft using 1/4” x 1-9/16” Hex Bolt and 1/4” Lock Nut.Fully tighten connection. Repeat for opposite side.

Step 5 Hardware Needed:2 - End Plates2 - Wheel Brackets2 - Flat Washers (7/8”)2 - Hex Bolts (1/4” x 1-9/16”)2 - Lock Nuts (1/4”)

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FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

Step 6: Attach Wheel AssemblySee figure #6.Insert ½” x 4-7/16” Hex bolt through wheel assembly, install ½” Hex nut on ½” x 4- 7/16” Hex bolt, tighten nut on bolt until it’s hand tight, then loosen hex nut ½ turn.Attach assembled wheel and ½” Hex bolt on to wheel bracket and fasten with a ½” Lock nut. Repeat for opposite side.Make certain wheels spin freely after assembly.

Step 6 Hardware Needed:2 - Wheel Assembly2 - Hex Bolt (½” x 4-7/16”)2 - Hex Nut (½”)2- Lock Nut (1/2”)

Step 7: Attach Hitch Bracket & Hitch PinSee Figure #7Attach hitch bracket to the tongue using 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt and 5/16” Lock Nut. Next, insert hitch pin through hitch bracket and the tongue secure with cotter pin.Fully tighten connections.

Step 7 Hardware Needed:1 - Hitch Bracket2 - Hex Bolts (5/16. x 1.)2 - Lock Nuts (5/16.)1 - Hitch Pin1 - Hair Cotter Pin

Step 8: Attach Tongue to Top TraySee Figure #8.Attach the tongue to the top tray with the large opening of the tray slot facing forward. Attach tongue using the top tray holes to right side of slot (viewing from front). For right side holes of tongue connection (view from front), use 5/16” x 1-3/16” Bolt, 2 spacers per Bolt, and 5/16” Lock Nut. For left side holes of tongue connection, use 5/16” x 1” Bolt and 5/16” Lock Nut, no spacers. See figure #8 for detail. For holes left of tray slot (viewing from front) use 5/16” x 1-3/16” Hex bolt, two ¼” spacers per bolt, and 5/16” Lock Nut.Fully tighten all connections.

Step 8 Hardware Needed:4 - Hex Bolt (5/16”x 1-3/16”)2 - Hex Bolt (5/16” x 1”)6 - Lock Nut (5/16”)8 - ¼” Spacer

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½ Lock Nut

Step 9: Attaching Middle BraceSee figure #9.Position Top Tray between End Plates by leaning the Top Tray into the End Plates.Temporarily attach right end plate to the top tray using two 5/16” x 7/8” bolts (seeexploded drawing). Swing middle brace into position and fasten to top tray using 5/16” x 1”Bolts 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” Lock Nuts. Do not fully tighten until final step.

Step 9 Hardware Needed:4 - Hex Bolt (5/16” x 1”)4 - Lock Nuts (5/16”)4 - Flat Washers (5/16”)

Step 10: Secure Upper TraySee figure #10.Attach both end plates to the top tray using 5/16” x 7/8” Hex Bolt, 5/16” Flat Washer,and 5/16” Lock Nut for each corner (2 connections per corner).Repeat for each corner.Do not fully tighten until final step.

Step 10 Hardware Needed:8 - Hex Bolt (5/16” x 7/8”)8 - Lock Nuts (5/16”)8 - Washer (5/16”)

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FIGURE 9

Step 11: Attach Lift HandleSee figure #11.Place the lift handle through the large opening in the tray slot. Attach the lift handle tothe wheel bracket smaller hole using the 5/16” x 1-3/16” bolt and 5/16” nut you pre-assembledearlier in step 2. Attach the lift handle to larger hole using a 5/16” x 1-3/16” Hex Bolt, shoulder spacer, and 5/16” Lock Nut.Fully tighten connections.

Step 11 Hardware Needed:1 - Hex Bolt (5/16” x 1-3/16”)1 - Lock Nut (5/16”)1 - Shoulder Spacer

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Final Step: Adjust Handle & Tighten ConnectionsSee figure #12.Carefully place the aerator upright on the wheels.Lock the lift handle by moving into large offset holein front of tray slot. Make following adjustments forcorrect alignment of the lift handle and the offsetslot. For #1 in Figure #12:

Adjust the Tray side to side until the lifthandle rests against the right side (viewingfrom back) of the offset hole in the top tray.

For #2 in Figure #12:Next, re-straighten end plates with top traythen fully tighten all 8 corner connections,making sure lift handle is still resting againstthe right side of the offset hole.

For #3 in Figure #12:Next, re-straighten the middle brace underthe top tray, if necessary and then fullytighten the connections on the middle brace.Make sure handle still rests against right side ofoffset hole. Lift handle should have to be forcedover to tray slot for lowering.

FULLY TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS and CHECKTHAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT.

Figure #12 . Close Up PhotoBEHIND THE LIFT ARM on the top tray is a place for locking pin device. Slide locking pinthrough holes when aerator is in the upright position. This is a safety lock to keep the aeratorfrom dropping down while towing and not in use. This can help prevent damage to plug knives.

Your Aerator is now fully assembled and ready for use.

MAINTENANCE:Plugger knives can be periodically sharpened with a small grinder to have continued good plugsfrom the soil.Oil the axle shaft and wheel hubs as needed with spray lubricant or small amount of greaseIt is recommended to clean and dry the aerator before long periods of storage.

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Ref# Part# Description1 12144 Top Tray2 12145A Middle Brace3 12146 End Plate4 12147 Lift Arm5 12148 Tongue6 12149 Axle Shaft7 12150 Hitch Bracket Ref# Part# Description8 12151 Wheel Assembly 21 Hex Bolt 1/4"×1-9/16"9 12152 Wheel Bracket 22 12162 Hitch Pin

10 12153 Double Spool 23 NB247 Cotter Pin11 Lock Pin 24 12164 Hex Bolt 1/2" X 4-7/16"12 NB504 Hex Bolt 5/16"×1-3/16" 25 NB218 Lock Nut 1/2"13 NB501 Hex Bolt 5/16"×1" 27 12165 Hex Nut 1/2"14 12154 Spacer 0.27" 28 12156 Split Plastic Bearing15 12163 Aerator Plugger Knife 29 Lock Nut 1/4"16 NB246 Carriage Bolt 5/16"×3/4" 30 12158 Spacer Tube 1"17 NB181 Lock Nut 5/16 31 12159A Spacer Tube 1.61"18 12155 Shoulder Spacer 32 12160 Spacer Tube 5.29"19 NB143 Hex Bolt 5/16 X 7/8" 33 12161 Handle Grip20 NB275 Flat Washer 5/16" 34 NB195 Flat Washer 7/8"

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SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.1602 CORPORATE DRIVE

P.O. BOX 67WARRENSBURG, MO 64093

ATV & LAWN ACCESSORIESOwner’s Manual

IMPORTANTRead and follow all Safety Precautions

and Instructions Before Operating this

Equipment.

AE-48