800 Aercore™ Aerator
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Section 00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Section 05 - Safety Labels Text
Safety Label Location
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION - WARNING
CAUTION
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Certification
Section 06 - Safety Labels No-Text
Safety Label Location
Safety Label Location
Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
Read Operator’s Manual
Hot Surface
Avoid Injury From Moving Tines
Avoid Injury From Belts
Avoid High Speed and Sharp Turns When Driving in TRANSPORT Direction
Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
Section 10 - Safety
Operator Training Required
Preparation
Operating Safely
Parking Safely
Check Work Area
Avoid Tipping
Keep Riders Off
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Avoid Injury from Moving Parts
Maintenance and Storage
Prevent Fires
Tire Safety
Handling Fuel Safely
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Section 15 - Operating Machine
Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Controls
Adjusting Tine Coring Depth
Adjusting Holes-Per-Square-Foot Dimension
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Operator Presence Bail
Testing Park Brake
Using Key Switch
Using Choke Lever
Using Throttle Lever
Using Operator Presence Bail
Using Park Brake
Using Travel Clutch Lever
Using Aerator Engagement Switch
Using Operator Controls Decal
Starting The Engine
Stopping The Engine
Determining Travel Direction
Selecting Travel Gears
Selecting Travel Speed
Using Path Markers
Using Aeration Head Transport Stops
Using Throttle Solenoid Switch
Operating The Aerator
Stopping The Aerator
Emergency Stopping
Using TRANSPORT Gear
Aeration Hole Quality
Removing and Installing Tine Holders
Selecting The Correct Tine Holder
Removing and Installing Tines
Removing and Installing Turf Guard
Removing and Installing Core Deflectors
Adjusting Wheel Core Deflector
Operating (Optional) Verticutter
Transporting Aerator on Trailer
Operating Tips
Section 20 - Replacement Parts
Service Literature
Parts
Section 25 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Break In - After Ten Hours
Before Each Use
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 200 Hours
Section 30 - Service Engine
Emissions Service Information
Avoid Fumes
Gasoline Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Servicing Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element
Cleaning Air Intake and Cooling Fins
Replacing Fuel Filter
Servicing Spark Plugs
Adjusting Throttle Solenoid
Section 35 - Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
Using Booster Battery
Removing and Installing Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Replacing Fuses
Servicing the Ignition System
Section 40 - Service
Transmission Oil
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Removing Covers
Removing Divider Seals
Adjusting Tire Scraper
Cleaning Machine
Adjusting Ground Drive Belt
Adjusting Tine Ram Drive Belts
Adjusting Aeration Drive Belt
Changing Tine Ram Drive Belts
Belt Timing Procedure
Replacing Aeration Drive Belt
Replacing Ground Drive Belt
Adjusting Tining Action
Adjusting Turf Guard Spring Tension
Replacing Flex-Link Bumper Stops
Removing Tine Drive Belt Pulleys
Installing Belt Pulleys
Adjusting Drive Chain
Section 45 - Service Miscellaneous
Grease
Using Proper Fuel
Filling Fuel Tank
Checking Tire Pressure
Adjusting Cutting Depth
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Adjusting Park Brake
Lubricating Operator Bail
Lubricating Drive Chain
Section 50 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Aeration
Engine
Section 55 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Section 60 - Specifications
Engine
Dimensions
Tine Hole Pattern
Tine Sizes
Aerator Productivity
Recommended Lubricants
Section 65 - Warranty
Product Warranty
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
(Off-Road Gas Engines)
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
Section JDQS - John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
Section SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates