FROM

DEEP TINE AERATOR

U.S. Patents 5,709,272 and 5,570,746

Model SR-72
Operator’s Instruction Manual

Serial # ______________
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 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• COMPLETED WARRANTY CARD MUST BE

RETURNED TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE.

• NEVER OPERATE MACHINE IN REVERSE

• KEEP ALL NUTS AND BOLTS TIGHT. This

Precaution will prolong the life of the
Machine by keeping all Parts in Alignment.

• WHEN LIFTING MACHINE DIS-ENGAGE PTO

WHEN ROLLER IS APPROXIMATELY 5
INCHES FROM THE GROUND. CAUTION: PTO
WILL BREAK IF THE MACHINE IS LIFTED TO
HIGH PRIOR TO DIS-ENGAGING IT.

• NEVER OPERATE WITH THE MACHINE IN A

RAISED POSITION! DO NOT OPERATE THIS
MACHINE WITHOUT THE ROLLER ON THE
GROUND!

• “O-RING” CHAIN DO NOT LUBRICATE.

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 CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 2
II. GENERAL NOTES .............................................................................................. 2
III. SAFETY .............................................................................................................. 3
IV. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 4
V. POWER TAKE OFF DRIVE SHAFT FITTING AND NOTES ............................... 5
VI. OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC TOP LINK FITTING AND NOTES............................... 6
VII. AERATOR ATTACHMENT AND REMOVAL....................................................... 7
VIII. ADJUSTMENTS AND SET-UP ........................................................................... 9
A. General Mounting and Safety Adjustments ................................................. 9
B. Tine Installation ........................................................................................... 9
C. Camber Adjustment................................................................................... 10
D. Depth Adjustment...................................................................................... 11
E. PTO Speed................................................................................................ 11
F. Subsoil Cultivation Tips ............................................................................. 11
G. Crank Shaft Timing.................................................................................... 12
IX. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 13
X. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ............................................................................. 15
XI. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 16
XII. PARTS LISTS AND IDENTIFICATION DRAWINGS ......................................... 18
A. Tines . ……………………………………………………………………………18
B. Frame and Roller Assembly ..................................................................... 22
C. Covers……………… ................................................................................. 23
D. Arm, Head and Hinge Assembly ............................................................... 24
E. Connecting Rod Assembly ........................................................................ 26
F. Crank Mechanism ..................................................................................... 27
G. Drive Assembly ......................................................................................... 31
H. Cutting the PTO Shaft............................................................................... 32
I. Gear Box Exploded.......................................... ......................................... 35
I. PTO Parts List........................................................................................... 36
J. Adapter Heads.................. ........................................................................ 38
K. Rear Roller............................................................................................. .. 39
L. Core Collector......................................................................................... .. 40

Southern Green, Inc. 21126 Plank Road Zachary, LA 70791

225-654-9888 Fax: 225-654-7431 Toll free: 800-888-9883
visit us at our web site: www.soilreliever.com e-mail to: [email protected]

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 I.

INTRODUCTION
The Southern Green Soil Reliever® Deep Tine Aerator has been designed and
manufactured to meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

The Soil Reliever® is suitable for use on all types of turf from golf greens, tees, and
fairways to football, baseball and soccer fields to lawn areas.

Deep tine aerating will provide many benefits - reduced compaction, healthy root
growth, improved drainage and more efficient use of fertilizers and water. In
general, deep tine aerating leads to a healthier turf better able to withstand wear
and tear during inclement periods.

II.

GENERAL NOTES
This instruction manual is intended to guide the user through the safe and correct
setting, operation and routine maintenance of the Soil Reliever®. This manual
should be read thoroughly before attempting to attach or use the Soil
Reliever® and should be kept in a place readily available to those operating and
maintaining the aerator.

This symbol means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER and the

! adjacent information should be read carefully in order to avoid
possible injury or damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT: While this instruction manual has been written to help the user
derive the maximum benefit from this machine, our policy of continuous
improvement may mean that specifications may change from time to time.
Therefore, if there is any part of this manual which is not clearly understood or on
which you require further information, please contact your local dealer or Southern
Green.

Thank you for choosing the Southern Green Soil Reliever®. We wish you many
hours of safe and productive use of your new machine!

NEVER OPERATE MACHINE IN REVERSE! NEVER OPERATE WITH THE MACHINE IN A

RAISED POSITION! DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE ROLLER ON THE
GROUND!

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 III.

SAFETY
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To minimize the risk of injury when working with the Soil Reliever®, please observe
the following safety instructions.

1. Read the operator’s manual thoroughly and make sure you fully understand all
the points covered in it. Please contact your dealer or Southern Green if you
require further information. NEVER OPERATE MACHINE IN REVERSE!
NEVER OPERATE WITH THE MACHINE IN A RAISED POSITION!
2. The Soil Reliever® is heavy. When attached to a tractor and in the raised
position, its weight will affect stability, braking and steering. Exercise
caution when transporting between working areas.
3. Ensure that your tractor is suitable for use with an implement of this weight by
checking with your tractor supplier or manufacturer.
4. Use adequate tractor front weights to prevent loss of steering control.
5. Always mount or remove the aerator with the tractor on a firm, level
surface. Never attempt either operation on slopes or soft surfaces.
6. Always apply the parking brake and switch off the engine of the tractor
before commencing to attach or remove the aerator, even if another person is
assisting you.
7. Ensure that all mounting pins are secured with retaining bridge pins to
provide absolute safety.
8. Check that all safety guards are in place and fully serviceable, especially
those related to the PTO shaft.
9. Always lower the aerator to the ground before leaving the tractor
unattended. NEVER leave the aerator in the raised position unattended!
10. When dismounted, place the aerator on its parking stand or lower it onto
suitable blocks to prevent any chance of tipping over.
11. Continually monitor the condition of tines and other moving parts and
replace any worn or damaged parts before further use.
12. Keep all nuts and bolts tight. This precaution will prolong the life of the
machine by keeping the alignment of all parts secure.
13. Know your machine and respond to any change in operation or noise levels.
14. Avoid operating the machine on undulations where loss of steering or
instability may occur.
15. Before servicing or making adjustments, always apply the tractor parking
brake, switch off the engine and remove the key.

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 IV.
SPECIFICATIONS

Machine Weight 2006 lbs (910 kgs)

Working Width 72” ( 1.83 M)
Maximum Working Depth 14” (35.6 cm)
Length 45” (1.14M)
Width 79” (2.0 M)
Height 42” (1.06M)
Lateral tine spacing 3” (76 mm) 4” (102 mm) and 6” (152
mm)
Hole Spacing varies from 3" to 6” ; according to tractor
speed

Power Requirement 35 hp
Working PTO Speed 425 max RPM with heavy or long tines
and 460 max RPM with light or short
tines
Tractor Working Speed Up to 1.2 mph (1.9 km/hr.)
Tractor Attachment category 1--- 3 point lift or hydraulic
transport system

Optional Accessories: Tool Accessories:

• Hydraulic Top Link h Idler Wrench
• Rear Roller h Crank Wrench
• Core Collector h Bullet Tool
• Alternative Drive Sprockets for Faster Tractor
• Tine Adapter Heads
• Tines (see tine section)

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 V.

POWER TAKE OFF DRIVE SHAFT FITTING AND NOTES

Your Soil Reliever® is supplied with a PTO shaft to transmit power from your
tractor’s PTO to the Soil Reliever® gearbox.

1. Before fitting or carrying out any work or maintenance to the PTO

! shaft, switch off the tractor engine, remove the key, and be
sure the Soil Reliever® is supported on its stand.

2. Grease the telescoping tubes and universal joints prior to fitting

and use.
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3. Always attach the cover safety chains to a suitable fixed point.

4. The PTO shaft is supplied long and may require shortening for
your tractor. If you need to shorten the shaft, cut equal amounts
off each telescoping tube and the cover. Ensure when cut that
each telescoping tube overlaps the other by at least 1/3 of its
length in the maximum extended or transport position. Also ensure
that the telescoping tubes cannot bottom out when raising or
lowering the aerator or damage to the PTO shaft will result.

5. With machine connected to tractor, lower machine onto the

ground, and if accompanied by a hydraulic top link, retract the
machine fully toward the tractor to measure and cut the PTO shaft.

6. Ensure that the correct end of the PTO shaft is connected to

the tractor as indicated on the shaft cover.

7. Ensure

(a) the PTO shaft is pushed fully into position on the tractor
PTO and

(b) the Soil Reliever® gearbox shaft and the pin or turn collar
have returned to their initial positions.
8. Always ensure that all drive line, tractor and aerator guards are in
place and functional before operation. Replace any damaged or
! missing parts immediately.
9. Always ensure that all drive line, tractor and aerator guards are in
place and functional before operation. Replace any damaged or
missing parts immediately.
10. Use the PTO support attached to the “A”-frame to support the PTO
when the aerator is not attached to the tractor for storage.

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Cutting the PTO Shaft
Step 1: Move machine and tractor to a level surface. Lower the Soil Reliever® and retract
the top link completely.

Step 2: Measure from the relief on the tractor shaft to the relief on the gearbox shaft.
Example, 26” (66.04cm)

Measure Here

Step 3: Measure from the locking button on the tractor end of the PTO shaft to the locking
button on the clutch end of the PTO shaft. Example, 28” (71.12cm)

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Cutting the PTO Shaft (continued)
Step 4: The example measurements show that the shaft is two inches too long. Now you
will need to subtract an extra 1½” (38.09 mm) to be sure that the PTO shaft will not bottom
out when the Soil Reliever® is lifted to its highest position.

Example: 2” (50.8 mm) + 1½” (38.09 mm) = 3½” (88.89 mm)

Now separate the two halves of the PTO and cut 3½” (88.89 mm) off each end of each half
shaft.

NOTE: CUT THE SAME OFF OF BOTH ENDS OF THE PTO SHAFT.

3½” (88.89 mm)

3½” (88.89 mm)

Step 5: Cut the safety shields so there is about 1” (25.4 mm) of shaft extending past the
end of the shield. Next, re-assemble the PTO shaft. Extend the ram on the hydraulic top
link. Connect the clutch end of the PTO shaft to the Soil Reliever® first. Then connect
the remaining end to the tractor.

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When connecting the PTO, be sure that the Soil Reliever® is not being lifted higher than is
necessary. Lifting the machine too high will cause the PTO shaft knuckles to break.
Never leave the PTO turning when the Soil Reliever® is lifted. The PTO can be
operated up to an angle of 25º, but can never exceed a 45º angle when the Soil Reliever®
is at its highest position.
(This is where breakage will occur)

To avoid excess lift, connect the lift arms of the tractor into
the top holes of the lift bracket (as shown here)
The maximum angle on the PTO shaft is 35º.

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 VI. HYDRAULIC TOP LINK FITTING AND NOTES
If you purchased a hydraulic top link to use in place of your tractor’s standard top
link, the hydraulic top link will need to be fitted to your tractor and aerator.

Your tractor must be fitted with a double acting spool valve with an operator control
lever and two 1/2” (12.7mm) quick-release couplings at the rear of the tractor. Your
tractor supplier can advise you on this requirement if not fitted as standard. It is
also necessary for you to provide two quick-release coupling halves to fit to the
hydraulic top link hoses. If you purchased a hydraulic top link to use in place of your
tractor’s standard top link, the hydraulic top link will need to be fitted to your tractor
and aerator. 555013 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BUSHING

715450 Clevis Pin & Bridge Pin

715010
Hydraulic
Cylinder

715010-R 795250 3½’ (1.066 m)

With Rotated
Ports
795245 2½’ (76.2 cm)

Hydraulic Hose Quick Connectors

(Not Supplied With Machines)

Best results are achieved when tine entry into the soil is on a slight incline toward
the rear of the machine. Use caution when extending the hydraulic ram to keep from
hammering the turf with the tine heads. In some cases, you may not achieve the
best results from using the preset holes on the camber brackets. Especially where
the grass roots are short or weak. You may want to use another camber setting that
will set the tines on more of an incline to keep from pulling soil out of the hole.

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 VII. AERATOR ATTACHMENT AND REMOVAL

Notes: 1. The Soil Reliever® should be supported on the optional stand

(available from your dealer) or on blocks when not in use.

2. CAUTION: Always attach and remove the aerator on firm level

! ground!

NEVER OPERATE MACHINE IN REVERSE! NEVER OPERATE WITH THE MACHINE IN A

RAISED POSITION! DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE ROLLER ON THE
GROUND!

If you purchased the optional hydraulic top link, connect it to your tractor as follows:

1. connect the hydraulic top link to the tractor using the swivel pin and
securing clip (the top link is fitted with the rod toward the aerator);

2. connect the two hydraulic hoses with quick fit couplings to the ports
provided on the tractor;

3. Start the tractor engine and operate the spool valve to check the
extend and retract motion of the hydraulic ram.

To attach the Soil Reliever® to your tractor:

1. remove the 3-point linkage pivot pins from the aerator;

2. slowly back the tractor up to the aerator and into the mounting
position;

3. switch off the engine and apply the parking brake;

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4. connect the aerator’s PTO shaft to the tractor;

5. attach the PTO cover chains to a suitable point at each end to

! prevent the cover from rotating;

6. place the tractor’s lower lift arms in the jaws of the aerator and
insert the pivot pins (be sure to secure the pins with the bridge pins);

7. fit the tractor’s top link (standard or hydraulic) into the jaw
provided at the top of the “A”-frame and insert the swivel pin,
securing it with the bridge pin.

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To remove the Soil Reliever® from your tractor:

1. back the tractor up to the stand or support blocks and lower the
aerator;

! 2. switch off the engine and apply the parking brake;

3. Open the PTO cover and disconnect the aerator’s PTO shaft from
the tractor.

4. remove the 3-point linkage pivot pins to disengage the tractor’s

lower lift arms and top link from the aerator;

5. restart the tractor and carefully pull away from the aerator;

6. Replace the pivot pins for storage, securing them with the bridge
pins.

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 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETUP

A. General Mounting and Safety Adjustments

For safest and most efficient operation, ensure the following:

1. Attach sufficient front weights to the tractor to provide stability and safe
steering control when connecting to 3-point hitch.
2. Set the tractor lift hydraulic speed control to prevent the aerator’s being
lowered too quickly.
3. Set the hydraulic lift stops to ensure that at maximum lift the tines are clear of
the ground and in the lowered position the aerator roller is firmly on the ground.
Check this setting on the turf.
4. Mount the aerator centered on the tractor and tighten the tractor lift arm
check chains to prevent the aerator’s swaying from side to side.
5. Keep guards in position and secure.
6. It is our recommendation that the machine is setup and operated for the
first time without using tines. This allows the operator to get the feel of the
machine before doing the actual aerification work.
7. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE ROLLER ON THE
GROUND!

B. Tine Installation

To install or change tines:

1. Make certain the aerator is fully supported on stands or support blocks.

2. Turn off the tractor engine and remove the key.
3. CAUTION: Avoid standing too close to the rear of the machine when
installing tines! Loosen the clamping bolts and remove the previously used
tines.
4. Slide the new tines into the holes sized to fit the tines selected (never use
small diameter tines in the large diameter holes - the tines should fit closely in
the hole); be sure to slide the tine up into the head until it bottoms out.
(NOTE: coring (hollow) tines should be positioned with the ejection slot to the
rear while the solid tines should have the angle facing the machine.)
5. Tighten the clamping bolts firmly to secure the tines.
6. Check the camber adjustment for the new tines as described below in section C.
7. Before commencing work on the turf for the first time after installing tines, test
the Soil Reliever® on a less important area so that you can try alternative
tractor gears and fine tune the adjustment to achieve the hole spacing and turf
finish desired.
C. Camber Adjustment

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Set the camber bracket (see photo below) to the correct position based on the
length of tines to be used. The head stop is set to one of five predetermined
positions by choosing the hole through which the adjustment rod is bolted. These
holes are pre-sets only; for instance, by using a 10 inch tine in the 12 inch position
you may achieve a smoother finish; depending on the application. The following
drawing shows pre-set hole patterns.

7" or 8" Tine Position

12" Tine Position (More Lift) 10" Tine Position
14" Tine Position
12" Tine Position (Common)
16" Tine Position

Choosing camber hole position when Adapter Heads are used.

1. Attach adapter head to existing tine head.
2. Insert tines into the adapter head.
3. Measure total length of the adapter head & tine combined.
* Example: 9" tine + 1" adapter head = 10". Use the 10" position.

To change the camber position:

1. turn the engine off and remove the key;
2. Release the head return springs.
3. Remove the smaller diameter nut and bolt passing through the adjustment
holes on the camber bracket.
Rotate the camber bracket to align the chosen adjustment hole with one of the
holes in the arm and replace the bolt and nut.

D. Depth Adjustment
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Extending or shortening the tractor’s top link controls aeration depth. Adjust the
top link to achieve the desired setting. If the optional hydraulic top link is used
you will be able to adjust the penetration depth while operating the machine by
extending or retracting the hydraulic ram.

In general, aerate with the roller height in the position set by the factory. The roller
setting should be changed so the machine is higher off the ground only when using
adapter blocks on the tine heads to assure that the camber pre-sets hold the correct
angle.

E. PTO Speed

The Soil Reliever® is designed to operate with a PTO speed of up to 500-rpm

depending on the size/weight of the tines. Most tractors indicate a 540 PTO rpm
position on the rev counters. Since the engine and PTO rpms are directly
proportional, you can determine the engine rpm required for a 400 rpm PTO by
calculating as follows:

400
(Engine rpm at 540 PTO speed) x = required engine rpm
540

For example, if the engine rpm were 2700 for a PTO speed of 540 rpm, you would
get:

400
2700 x = 2000 rpm
540

In this example, running your tractor at 2000 rpm now provides you with a 400 rpm
PTO speed.

If your tractor indicates some other PTO rpm, substitute that number for 540 above.

DO NOT OPERATE WITH MACHINE IN THE RAISED POSITION!

F. Subsoil Cultivation Tips

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Subsoil cultivation, fracturing or “heave” is created by a spading motion of the tine in
the soil as the aerator and tractor move forward. Maximum heave is achieved
with long, large diameter, solid tines.
Quality of finish on the playing surface after aerating will depend on various factors
including turf condition, root growth and moisture content. The best results will be
achieved if the tine is vertical or slightly inclined to the rear of the machine as it
enters the soil. Tine tilt is affected by camber bracket adjustment. Never have tines
tilted under the machine. This will cause damage to the camber brackets!

The Model 72 Soil Reliever® is designed with two separate crankshafts that
are timed together for smooth operation.

IX. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTIONS:

1. Avoid underground services such as water pipes, gas pipes or

! electric cables.

2. If aerating unknown or stony ground, set your depth cautiously to

avoid hammering the tines into hard underground obstructions, as this
will damage your aerator. If a hydraulic top link is used, reduce
penetration quickly if an underground obstruction is encountered to
prevent damage.

3. Do not attempt to adjust a standard top link while the machine is

in operation or the engine is running.

4. Do not over extend your hydraulic top link, as you will cause the
tine head to hammer the turf.

5. Avoid turning on steep slopes as you could overturn the tractor and
cause serious injury. The aerator is heavy and changes the handling
! of the tractor, particularly when in the raised position.

6. When transporting between work areas, always proceed slowly and

carefully, maintaining good control of the tractor.

To aerate your turf:

1. Align the tractor for the first pass on the area you wish to aerate.

2. Set the tractor engine rpm to operating speed as calculated previously (see
PTO Speed under the section IX. Adjustments and Set-up).

3. Partially lower the aerator to a position where the tines do not contact the turf.

4. Engage the PTO and the desired gear on the tractor and begin to move
forward.

5. Immediately lower the aerator until the main roller is firmly on the ground.

6. If you are using the optional hydraulic to link, extend the top link ram until you
achieve the required aeration depth. If you are operating on undulating ground,
you can extend or retract your hydraulic top link to maintain a constant aeration
depth. (Reminder: Do not over extend the top link, as this will cause the tine
heads to hammer the turf.)

Note: Do not attempt to adjust a standard top link while the machine is running.
When using the standard top link, the aeration depth is set as described in Depth
Adjustment under section IX. Adjustments and Set-up and can not be adjusted “on-
the-fly”.

7. The Soil Reliever® can work in both straight lines and gentle curves to follow
the contours of the playing field.

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8. On completion of a section of turf and before stopping, raise the aerator and
immediately switch off the PTO. Raising the aerator on the move reduces turf
disturbance and leaves a cleaner finish. If the hydraulic top link is used, you
might find it helpful to close the ram before raising the aerator. This will give you
greater clearance between the tines and the turf when maneuvering over
undulating ground.

NOTE: Check the crank pin nuts (top), and the hinge bolts (bottom), after every
20 hours of use. These are the two most crucial areas of the machine where loss of
torque will cause damage to the crankshaft almost immediately! The crank pin nut
torques to 150-ft. lbs. and the hinge bolt to 75-ft. lbs.

NEVER OPERATE MACHINE IN REVERSE! NEVER OPERATE WITH THE

MACHINE IN A RAISED POSITION! DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
WITHOUT THE ROLLER ON THE GROUND!

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 X. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem Solution
Springs are breaking or not Slow the PTO speed. The longer and heavier the tines, the
pulling back. greater the centrifugal force on the head. Check for crossed or
broken spring wires.

Holes are elongated or picking. Adjust the angle of the tine or change the tractor ground speed.
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NOTE ; Make sure that the Soil Reliever can be lowered at
least 2” below ground level to allow for undulation

Tines are hitting the ground - Check for crossed or broken spring wires.
with an erratic pattern.
- Slow the PTO speed of the tractor.

PTO clutch slips excessively. Adjust tines to a shallow depth. PTO clutches need replacing
Turf is pulling up with coring Shallow-rooted turf may require solid tines the first time.
tines.
The soil is too hard for full Aerify at the depth that the machine can achieve, water
penetration. overnight, and then increase the depth. Repeat if necessary
until soil can be aerated at desired depth.

Coring tines are breaking. You are trying to get too much depth for the soil condition. See
above and aerate to a shallower depth.

Tines will not stay in the head. Tighten the tine holder bolts; do not use jam nuts. If the bolt will
not hold the tine, replace it.

Tines pull the soil up when the Raise the machine part of the way out of the soil before
machine is raised. disengaging the PTO.

The machine will not turn. Make sure the PTO and driveshaft are working properly.
®
The tractor has difficulty lifting Move tractor lift arms 3” to 4” closer to the Soil Reliever .
®
the Soil Reliever . Hydraulic transport system may be needed.

The hydraulic top link cylinder Air is in the cylinder or lines and must be bled out.
is spongy. (It “gives” and
moves in and out a short span
when force is applied)
Machine is noisy or knocking Crank pin nut has vibrated loose. Chains are too loose. Bolts
on the bottom of the frame at the rear of the main arm have
vibrated loose. Check oil level in gearbox.

The hydraulic top link cylinder The PTO shaft is too long for your tractor and should be cut to
can not be fully retracted (PTO the correct length. (Refer to Section V of this manual.)
shaft jams).

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MAINTENANCE
Your Soil Reliever® has been designed for low maintenance operation. Adhering
to the following simple guidelines will keep your machine in good working condition
for many years.

1. At the end of work, clean the machine and apply a rust inhibitor to the
tines and springs.

! 2. Rest the aerator on its stand when leaving it unattended (i.e. break
periods or overnight) and when carrying out routine maintenance.

Regularly check all nuts and bolts for tightness and examine tines for damage
or wear.

3. Check crankshaft drive chains for damage and correct adjustment. Chain
tension can be adjusted by slightly loosening the main jam nut and tightening the
jam rod to desired position. CAUTION: Do not over tighten chains; excess
tightening of chains can cause the gearbox shaft to break! The topside of
the chain should have approximately one half inch of deflection in both
directions.

4. “O – RING” Chain DO NOT LUBRICATE. With “O-RING” Chain adjustments

only need to be made 80-100 hours.

5. Check the PTO for signs of wear regularly.

Grease the PTO and roller bearings at 40-hour intervals and after any extended
storage period. When the setting is not tight enough the clutch will slip, if this
happens simply tighten each bolt ¼ turn. Test again, if clutch still slips tighten
another ¼ until the clutch does not slip (do not over tighten).
It would be best to loosen the clutch at the start of each season. This will
allow the clutch to slip so there will be no possible damage if the clutch has
frozen while not in use. Once tested then retighten the bolts as instructed
above.

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6. Check the gearbox oil level at 40-hour intervals. Oil level should be up to the
fill plug located on side of the gearbox. If the gearbox has two plugs, use the top
plug as the checkpoint. Use Spirax Heavy Duty Gear Oil 85W – 140.

7. New machines have been modified with the arm plate extended past the end of
the tine head, to replace the anti-flip bolt. (see next page). It is designed to
prevent the tine head from flipping upside down during operation, which can
cause serious damage to the crankshaft and hood.

8. Check springs for crossed wires or broken wires. (This will cause an erratic
hole pattern in the turf.)

Spray springs and wires with graphite each time prior to running machine.
This will extend the life of the spring assembly.

Example: Crossed Wires

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 XII PARTS LISTS AND IDENTIFICATION DRAWINGS
B. Frame and Roller

FRAME AND ROLLER PARTS LIST (SR-72)

SR-72
Item Part No. Qty. Description
1 676250 8 5/8” x 2 1/2” NF Bolt
2 660625 8 5/8” NF Nylon Lock Nut
3 591000 2 Gear Box Saddle
4 600750 2 3/4" Pipe Plug
5 696072 1 72" Frame
6 616061 1 Roller
7 625048 2 Vertical Roller Bar
8 631150 2 Bearing, 4-bolt flange (for Roller)
9 616725 1 Scraper
10 660625 8 5/8" NF Nylon Locking Nut
11 672371 2 3/8" x 1" NC Bolt, Grade 5
12 676250 8 5/8" x 2 1/2" N.F. Bolt (for Roller Adjustment bar)
13 690375 2 3/8" Lock washer (For Scraper and Screens)
14 685300 2 Lift Bracket

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 C. Covers

D. Arm, Head and Hinge Assembly

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 SR-72
Part No. Description
Qty
140000 6 Arm Sub-Assembly
142000 6 Hinge Blank
145100 6 Tine Head Assembly
148151 12 Spring Assembly
149100 6 Camber Bracket Sub-Assembly
225162 12 Flat Washer 5/8”
404010 Tine Head 9 hole
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404014 Tine Head 7 hole - cast
410290 6 Inner Bushing
410437 6 Head Wrist Pin
410500 12 Short Wrist Pin for Hinge & Connecting Rod
420000 6 Hinge, Cast
431012 24 Bearing, Nominal 1" I.D. x 2" O.D.(+ qty. in Head & Conn. Rod)
432200 12 Snap Ring
434117 12 Linkage Arm Plate
434118 12 Linkage Arm Spacer
441240 12 Outer Bushing
460751 12 3/4" NF Nut (for Wrist Pin) (+6-8 in Connecting Rod Assembly)
460751 12 Flange Nut ¾” Wristpin
462375 6 3/8” NC Locking Nut
462500 12 1/2" NC Locking Nut
462751 12 1/2" x 6” NF Bolt
471350 12 3/8” x 3.5" NF Spring Post Bolt
471645 12 5/8" NF x 4.5" Bolt, Grade 8
472376 6 3/8” NC x 6” Adjustment Bolt, Grade 8
481512 12 Spring Coil (12 Inch Length)
482016 24 Spring (Draw) Wire (ANTI-CROSS LOOPS)
482017 12 Spring (Draw) Wire (STRAIGHT)
483125 12 Front Spring Post
484351 12 Rear Spring Post
491000 6 Bumper Pad
492000N 6 Camber Bracket
660625 12 5/8" NF Locking Nut

ARM, HEAD AND HINGE ASSEMBLY

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E. Connecting Rod Assembly
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 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
SR-72
Item Part No. Qty. Description
Connecting Rod Assembly (includes items 1-8
• 134125 6
excluding item #5)
1 314125 6 Connecting Rod, 2" I.D.
2 331112 12 Bearing, RA-112
3 332334 12 Snap Ring, 5000-334
4 340700 6 Big End Spacer, .825 " Wide
Wrist Pin (+12-16 in Arm Assembly) not part of the
5 410000 6
connecting rod assembly
6 431012 24 Bearing, Nominal 1" I.D. x 2" O.D.
7 432200 12 Snap Ring, 5000-200
8 441240 12 Outer Bushing
9 460750 6 3/4" NF Nut (for Wrist Pin)
10 434013 6 Inner Bushing

CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY

F. Crank Mechanism

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SR-72 CRANK MECHANISM- LEFT END SECTION
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SR-72 CRANK MECHANISM - LEFT CENTER

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SR-72 CRANK MECHANISM-CENTER SECTION

SR-72 CRANK MECHANISM- RIGHT CENTER

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SR-72 CRANK MECHANISM- RIGHT END SECTION
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G. Drive Assembly

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 DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

Item Part No. Qty. Description

• 184000 2 Idler Assembly (includes items 1-6)
1 584100 2 Idler Shaft
2 584550 2 Idler Bracket
3 564100 2 Main Jam Nut, Grooved
4 571450 2 1” Jam Nut
5 511280 2 Idler Sprocket
6 584125 2 1” Jam Locknut
7 550175 2 Sprocket Hub, 1.75"
8 561645 4 20mm x 40 mm Gear Box Bolt
9 510022 2 Sprocket ( 22 Teeth )
10 562562 8 9/16 x 2 1/4” NC Saddle Bolt
11 555118 4 20mm Lock washer / GB
12 580148 2 49 Links + Master Link “O” Ring Chain
13 572562 10 9/16” lock nut
14 581081 2 “O” Ring Master Link, #80
15 506000 1 Gearbox
16 584300 2 3/8” Jam Rod
17 584375 2 3/8” Jam Nut

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

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I. Gearbox Exploded View

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SOLID TINES

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CORING TINES COMPLETE

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XIII. ACCESSORIES

ADAPTER HEAD ASSEMBLY

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ADAPTER SLEEVES

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Rear Roller Assembly

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 REAR ROLLER

CORE COLLECTOR

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