CLASSEN TA25DA Power Steer Aerator User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- CLASSEN
Table of Contents
CLASSEN TA25DA Power Steer Aerator
Specifications:
- Product Model: POWERSTEER AERATOR TA25DA
- Manufacturer: Classen
- Address: 1028 Street Road Southampton, PA 18966
- Engine Type: Diesel
- Proposition 65 Warning: Yes
Product Usage Instructions
Safety:
Before operating the POWERSTEER AERATOR TA25DA, ensure you have read and understood the safety instructions provided in the manual. Always wear appropriate safety gear such as goggles, gloves, and sturdy footwear when using the aerator.
Pre-Delivery Checklist:
Before using the product for the first time, go through the pre-delivery checklist provided in the manual. This will ensure that all components are properly assembled and in working condition.
Delivery Checklist:
After receiving the product, check all delivered parts against the delivery checklist to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. Contact the manufacturer if any discrepancies are found.
Operating Instructions:
- Start the diesel engine according to the instructions provided in the operator’s manual.
- Adjust the aerating depth as needed for your specific application.
- Engage the power train assembly and steer the aerator using the handle & control assembly.
- Follow a systematic pattern while aerating your lawn or desired area to ensure even coverage.
FAQ
- Q: How often should I perform maintenance on the POWERSTEER AERATOR TA25DA?
- A: Regular maintenance should be performed as outlined in the operator’s manual. This includes checking and changing engine oil, inspecting belts, and greasing moving parts.
- Q: Can I use the aerator on wet soil?
- A: It is recommended to avoid aerating wet soil as it may cause uneven aeration and potentially damage the lawn. Wait for the soil to dry out before aerating.
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.
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
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.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Classen product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This product comes with Parts and Operator’s Manuals. The useful life and good service you receive from this product depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual. Treat this product properly and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service. See a Classen dealer for any service or parts needed. Classen service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Classen products. You can trust Classen replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts. Classen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did.
- Classen
- 1028 Street Road
- Southampton, PA 18966
SAFETY
NOTICE !!!
Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Classen strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested and approved by Classen Engineering Department. Any Classen product that is altered, modified or changed in any manner not specifically authorized after original manufacture–including the addition of “after-market” accessories or component parts not specifically approved by Classen–will result in the Classen Warranty being voided. Any and all liability for personal injury and/or property damage caused by any unauthorized modifications, add-on accessories or products not approved by Classen will be considered the responsibility of the individual(s) or company designing and/or making such changes. Classen will vigorously pursue full indemnification and costs from any party responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture modifications and/or accessories should personal injury and/or property damage result.
- MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on sales literature, technical manuals and price lists.
- SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only on your machine. It contains the model number followed consecutively by the serial number. Use this number when ordering parts or seeking warranty information
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
In general
- Maintain machine according to manufacturer’s schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best results.
- Park machine on level ground.
- Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
- Guards should only be removed by qualified maintenance technician for maintenance/service. Replace when work is complete.
- Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stopped and the tines have stopped moving.
- Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any maintenance.
- Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty. For best results, always replace with parts recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or restraining forces which may cause parts to move suddenly.
- Provide adequate support, e.g. jack stands for lifted machine or parts if working beneath.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
- Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly.
- Replace faulty mufflers.
- To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muffler, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, debris buildup or grease.
Tines
The tines are sharp and can cut. Use extra caution when handling. Remove obstructions with care. Wrap the tines or wear gloves.
- Only replace tines. Never straighten or weld.
- Keep other persons away from tines.
Fuel
- Petrol (gasoline) and diesel fuels are flammable; petrol (gasoline) vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling.
- Store only in containers specifically designed for fuel.
- When refueling or checking fuel level:
- Stop the engine and allow to cool;
- Do not smoke;
- Refuel outdoors only;
- Use a funnel;
- Do not overfill;
- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared.
- Replace caps on fuel containers and tanks securely. Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static electricity.
To prevent static electricity sparks:
- Keep fuel containers electrically grounded. Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the ground away from the vehicle.
- When practical, remove petrol (gas) powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container rather than a dispenser nozzle.
- Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Storage Safety
- Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing.
- Drain the fuel tank outdoors only.
- Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry place.
- Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked storage place to prevent tampering and to keep children from playing with them.
- Do not store the machine or fuel container near heating appliances with an open flame, such as a water heater, or an appliance with a pilot light.
- Keep gasoline (petrol) storage area free of grass, leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard.
- Clean grass and debris from tines, drives, mufflers and engine to help prevent fires.
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a CLASSEN Aerator
READ THIS MANUAL
Read your operator’s manual carefully in its entirety. It contains safety, operating, maintenance, and adjustment instructions for your Aerator. By following the operating and maintenance instructions you will prolong the life of your equipment and maintain its maximum efficiency. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your Aerator and should remain with it if you sell it.
WARRANTY
MEASUREMENTS
U.S. Units of measure are used in this manual.
SERIAL NUMBERS
Write frame and engine serial numbers, plus model numbers in “Owner’s Record” section below. You may need these numbers when you order parts. The serial number stick plate is located on the right rear of the Aerator frame.
ORDERING PARTS
When ordering parts, always give the serial number and model of your Aerator as well as the quantity, part number and description of the part needed.
DIRECTIONS
“Right Hand” and “Left Hand” sides of the Aerator are determined by facing the “back” of the Aerator as you would operate the machine
OWNER’S RECORD
- DATE PURCHASED ___
- AERATOR MODEL NUMBER ___
- AERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ___
- ENGINE MODEL NUMBER ___
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ___
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST
Check the following before you deliver the Aerator to the customer.
- Guards and shields fastened in place.
- Decals fastened and legible.
- Weight bar installed.
- Gas lever on engine turned on.
- All lubrication points greased.
- 6:1 gearbox oil level.
- Engine oil level.
- Air cleaner.
- Touch up scratches.
- Chain(s) tight.
- Lowering handle working properly.
- Control handle(s) working to tighten V-belt(s).
- Add fuel, start engine, test run.
DATE SET UP __/__/__
DELIVERY CHECK LIST
Review the operators manual with the customer.
- Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. warranty.
- Safe operation and service.
- How to use controls.
- Operating the machine correctly.
- Transporting the Aerator.
- Correct fuel and lubricants.
- Daily and periodic inspections.
- Changing oil after break-in period.
- Servicing the Aerator regularly and correctly.
- Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. parts and service.
- Give the customer the operators manual and encourage customer to read it.
DATE DELIVERED __/__/____
SIGNATURE __
PARTS SECTION
ASSEMBLY
Classen Warranty Statement
2-Year Limited Warranty
This Classen Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer under the following terms and conditions. Schiller Grounds Care’s responsibility under this limited warranty is restricted to repairing or replacing, at its option, any covered part found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on the replaced parts will expire coincidentally with the original product warranty. SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR PROMISES EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. To Obtain Warranty Service – Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Classen dealer. To locate a dealer, please visit: www.classenturfcare.com and click on FIND A DEALER. For further assistance, write or email the Technical Services Department of Schiller Grounds Care
- Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
- 1028 Street Road
- Southampton, PA 18966
- [email protected]
ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the original retail or commercial customer from an authorized Classen dealer and is not transferable. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Classen dealer. If a warranty replacement becomes necessary, the authorized dealer must be prepared to provide the physical component for verification (freight prepaid) upon request from Schiller Grounds Care. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the original purchaser for parts and labor. The original purchaser is responsible for the expense of delivering the equipment, part, or accessory to and from an authorized dealer’s service center. The purchaser is responsible for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser and for any service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under this limited warranty. Proof of purchase will be required to substantiate any warranty claim. Without proof of the initial purchase date from an authorized dealer, the manufacturing date of the product will be used to establish the warranty period.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship. Engines and Other Manufacturers – Schiller Grounds Care makes no warranty with respect to engines or engine parts such as spark plugs, lubricants, starters, and carburetors. The engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Consult the Operator’s Manual for the engine provided with your product or ask an authorized dealer for the terms and conditions of these warranties. Schiller Grounds Care makes no warranty with respect to other parts not of its manufacture such as tires, batteries, gearboxes, or similar. These other parts may be covered by the warranties of their respective manufacturers. Wear Items – This limited warranty does not cover damages or defects from normal wear and tear. This limited warranty does not include routine maintenance and normal maintenance parts, including but not limited to tires, batteries, transmissions, clutches, filters, gearboxes, blades, tines, belts, chains, cables, or bearings. Negligence and Improper Maintenance or Repair – This limited warranty does not cover any equipment that has been subject to lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, misuse, lack of proper storage, or accidents. This limited warranty does not cover any damage to the equipment that is caused by a freight carrier or is the result of failure to follow the operating instructions within the Owner’s Manual. This limited warranty does not cover any defects due to repairs, modifications, or alternations made to the product by anyone other than Schiller Grounds Care or its authorized dealers. In addition, this limited warranty does not cover repairs made necessary due to a lack of proper protection during storage. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of parts, supplies, or accessories, including, without limitation, filters, spark plugs, carburetors, ignition, drive belts, brakes, gasoline, fuel, oil, or lubricants, which in the reasonable judgment of Schiller Grounds Care, are either incompatible with the product, adversely affect its operation, performance, durability or are other than as recommended in the Operator’s Manual or other operational instructions provided by Schiller Grounds Care
- Improper Use – This limited warranty does not cover any Classen Product, part, or accessory that (i) has been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has not been assembled, operated, or maintained in accordance with the operating or maintenance instructions specified in the Operator’s Manual; or (ii) has been altered or modified so as to adversely affect its operation, performance or durability, or that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by Schiller Grounds Care. To the extent permitted by law, neither Schiller Grounds Care nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations, or promises as to the quality, performance, or freedom from defect of the Classen Product, part, or accessory covered by this limited warranty. The authorized dealer makes no warranty of its own and such dealer has no authority to make any representation, warranty, or promise on behalf of Schiller Ground Care or to modify the terms or limitations of this limited warranty in any way.
- Other Exclusions – This limited warranty does not include reconditioned, refurbished, used, or demonstration equipment. This limited warranty excludes failures due to acts of nature beyond the manufacturer’s control.
- Extended Warranty – Schiller Grounds Care disclaims responsibility for any separately purchased extended warranty. ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY.
- Disclaimer of Consequential Damage – Schiller Grounds Care disclaims any responsibility for incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to, the expense for gasoline, the expense of delivering the product to an authorized service dealer, the expense of returning the product to the purchaser, mechanic’s travel time, telephone charges, rental of a like product during the repair timeframe, travel, loss of revenue, loss of time, or inconvenience. SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE CLASSEN PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.