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OPERATOR S MANUAL & PARTS LIST AERA-VATOR MODEL 0 AND 660 THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY Moundridge, Kansas 6707 U.S.A. Phone (620) 5-862 Fax (620) 5-20 Form 72-08 Printed in U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of Grasshopper equipment. We believe you have exercised excellent judgment in the purchase of Grasshopper equipment. We are most appreciative of your patronage. We recommend that you carefully read this entire manual before operating the unit. Time spent becoming fully acquainted with its performance features, adjustments and maintenance will add a longer and more satisfactory life to your Grasshopper. The Grasshopper equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate it as specified in the manual. Observe all safety information in this manual and all safety decals on the tractor and attachments. The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible in-line production changes your machine may vary slightly in detail. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. ATTENTION: Read the instructions and warnings carefully before using this machine. Read your Grasshopper warranty, enclosed with the tractor manual. To validate warranty, fill in the required information and return the warranty form within 0 days of purchase to: THE GRASSHOPPER CO. P.O. Box 67 Moundridge, Kansas 6707 Use only genuine Grasshopper service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record serial number of your Aera-vator. SERIAL NUMBER: (Serial tag is located just below the top, on the upper right center of the housing.) Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts. As with all lawn and grounds equipment, if handled carelessly this machine is a dangerous piece of equipment. If used incorrectly this machine can cause severe injury. You, the operator, are responsible when operating it. Therefore, safety is of the utmost importance. Copyright 20, 20, 20, 200, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 by The Grasshopper Company. All rights reserved. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY SYMBOLS SAFETY DECALS 5 SAFETY INFORMATION Training...6 Preparation...6 Operational Safety... 6-7 Maintenance Safety...7 Storing Safely...7 Aera-vator Safety...7 GENERAL INFORMATION 8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 Electric Lift Wiring Harness Installation...9 0 and 660 Hydraulic Lift Wiring Harness Installation...9 0 Hydraulic Lift and Aera-vator Installation... 0-0 Electric Lift and Aera-vator Installation... - 660 Hydraulic Lift and Aera-vator Installation... - Maintenance of Aera-vator... Aera-vator Weight... Counterweight... Aera-Vator Cart...5 PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATION 0 Aera-vator Assembly... 6-7 0 Aera-vator Electric Lift Assembly...8 0 Aera-vator Hydraulic Lift Assembly...9 660 Aera-vator Assembly... 20-2 0 Rotor Assembly... 22-2 660 Rotor Assembly... 2-25 0 Wiring Assembly... 26-27 Aera-vator Cart...28 Aera-vator Weight Kit...29 Rev. 08-

SAFETY SYMBOLS This Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN- TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment. The terms CAU- TION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety Alert Symbol (a triangle with an exclamation mark) to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety. CAUTION Is used for general reminders of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices. WARNING Denotes a specific potential hazard. DANGER Denotes the most serious specific potential hazard.

SAFETY DECALS Replace Immediately If Damaged CAUTION ALWAYS KEEP SHIELDS IN PLACE WHILE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION 6580.) 2.).).) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) WARNING READ OPERATORS MANUAL AND LEARN TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE SAFELY. DO NOT ENGAGE P.T.O. UNTIL UNIT IS LOWERED. DO NOT LIFT WITH P.T.O. ENGAGED. KEEP PEOPLE CLEAR WHEN OPERATING OR LIFTING FOR TRANSPORT. BEFORE LEAVING THE OPERATOR'S POSITION TO ADJUST, LUBRICATE, CLEAN, OR UNCLOG THE MACHINE. STOP ENGINE AND SET BRAKE. WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP BEFORE SERVICING THE MACHINE. INSTALL AND SECURE ALL GUARDS BEFORE OPERATING. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS. Part No. 65590 AE50-07 Part No. 6580 95090 Fig. 5

WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES CAUTION The designed and tested safety of this equipment depends on it being operated within the limitations as explained in this manual. Read manual before operating. TRAINING Safety instructions are important! READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES. Know your equipment s controls and how to stop tractor, engine, and attachment quickly in an emergency. To avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instruction. Any person who operates this equipment MUST be instructed in and capable of the safe operation of the unit, its attachment and all controls. Do not allow children or unqualified individuals to operate equipment. PREPARATION Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled work shoes. Never operate tractor or attachment in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Ensure attachment is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. Make sure driveline spring-activated locking collar slides freely and is seated firmly in the tractor PTO groove. Ensure all safety shielding is in good condition and properly installed. Ensure all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Use correct counterweights when attachment is installed. Never permit any person, other than the operator, to ride or board the tractor or attachment at any time. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. 6 OPERATIONAL SAFETY Read Operation section of this manual before attempting to operate this unit. Fenders serve as shields. Do not operate without them. Keep bystanders away from equipment while it is in operation. Keep children and pets a safe distance away. Start engine from operator s seat after disengaging tractor power takeoff and placing steering levers into the neutral swing-out position. Keep hands and feet away from attachment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts on tractor and attachment. If your tractor is equipped with a ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure), you must wear your seat belt. Protect against noise. Wear suitable hearing protection devices to protect against objectionable noise. Never allow anyone behind tractor or in front of attachment when operating. Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind you. If operator must dismount to make adjustments the engine must not be running. Do not move steering levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. The sudden change could cause loss of control and/or damage to equipment. Do not operate on steep slopes. Do not stop, start or change directions suddenly on slopes. Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when traveling or operating on a hillside, over rough ground, or when operating close to ditches and fences. Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping and avoid loss of control. Be careful when changing directions on slopes. Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots, and other hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep away from drop-offs. Stop attachment and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction; turn engine off,

inspect attachment and tractor, repair any damage before resuming operation. Disengage power to attachment, stop engine, remove key, and wait for all movement to stop before dismounting or making adjustments. Never transport attachment with PTO running. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This unit is not equipped for highway use, especially when safety lighting and marking is required. It is not a recreational vehicle. This unit is not equipped with a drawbar. Do not pull loads. Handle fuel carefully it is highly flammable. Always use an approved container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel while engine is running. Allow engine to cool two minutes before refueling. Do not spill fuel on hot engine parts. Take all possible precautions when leaving tractor unattended: disengage PTO, lower attachment, place controls in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove key from ignition. Move very slowly when attachment is removed. Never carry passengers. MAINTENANCE SAFETY Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before performing maintenance or service if starting engine could cause injury. Never work under equipment without safety blocks. Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and minimize engine overheating. Do not change engine governor settings. Keep tractor and attachment in good operating condition and all safety devices in place. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure equipment is in a safe condition. STORING SAFELY Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure. Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine indoors. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. Remove attachment from tractor. Remove all accumulated debris from attachment and tractor. Sand areas where paint is chipped and repaint to prevent rust. Lubricate all locations to prevent moisture damage during storage. AERA-VATOR SAFETY Do not operate Aera-vator without reading this Aera-vator operator s manual and all safety instructions. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts. Keep children and bystanders a safe distance away during operation of the Aera-vator. Eye protection must be worn at all times by the operator. Maneuver tractor and Aera-vator slowly and smoothly to improve stability and safety. Be sure tractor is equipped with the recommended counterweight (see page ). Do not engage PTO until unit is lowered. Do not lift unit with PTO engaged. Always keep shields in place while machine is in operation. Stop Aera-vator, turn off engine and allow all moving parts to stop before leaving seat. Stop Aera-vator, turn off engine, remove key and allow all moving parts to stop before adjusting or servicing the Aera-vator. Never carry passengers or objects on the Aera-vator or tractor. Rev. 0-09 7

GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating GRASSHOPPER tractors. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. LEFT RIGHT These operating and maintenance instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions. However, through experience and these instructions you should be able to develop operating procedures suitable to your particular situation. The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible in-line production changes your machine may vary slightly in detail. GRASS- HOPPER reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as necessary without notification. 909 WARNING Some illustrations in this manual show the Aera-vator with safety shields removed to provide a better view. The Aera-vator should never be operated with any safety shielding removed. Fig. 2 Throughout this manual, references are made to right and left directions. These are determined by standing at the rear of the equipment and facing the direction of forward travel. 8

0 ELECTRIC LIFT WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (refer to illustration page 27) NOTE: The wiring harness provides a feature that shuts off the Aera-vator when it is in a raised position. Make sure all wires have been routed in such a manner as to stay clear of any moving parts. Use wire ties to secure wires in place. 0 OR 660 HYDRAULIC LIFT WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION (refer to Fig. ) NOTE: The wiring harness provides a feature that shuts off the Aera-vator when it is in a raised position. Prior to installing 0 or 660 hydraulic lift, be sure tractor is equipped with a Universal Wiring Harness with 6 way Weather Pack connector. This connector will be located either underneath the seat or on the left upper frame near the brake lever. Locate two purple wires inside flex loom and connect the 6 way female black plug to the 6 way male black plug from the universal tractor harness. Connect the opposite end, with the four-way black plug, to the switch mounted on the Aera-vator assembly. Make certain all wires have been routed to stay clear of all moving parts. Aera-vator Wiring Harness (No. 605966) Six-way male black plug from universal tractor harness When removing Aera-vator from tractor disconnect wiring at this point. Purple Purple Flex Loom F E D C B A A B C D E F Green 07A Six-way female black plug Fig. Four-way female black plug. Connects into Push Button Switch (No. 889) mounted on the Aera-vator assembly. 9

0 HYDRAULIC LIFT AND AERA-VATOR INSTALLATION (Refer to illustration on page 9 and figures noted) Locate and slide the lift mount assembly over the tractor s front supports. Secure the lift mounts (items 2 & ) in position with two.25-20 x 2 inch bolts and nuts (items & 5). See Figure. Front Support Fig. Install the two rocker arm extensions (item 8) to the traction kit s two rockers and secure with.75-6 x whiz bolts and nuts (items & ). Attach lift chains (item 9) to rocker arm extensions and secure with.75 x.875 square shank clevis pins and cotter pins. See Figure 5. Rocker 5 8 9 5 2 5 6 Front Support 06 0 8 9 Fig. 5 Attach the bolt-on lift brackets (item 9) to the back of 0 Aera-vator housing (item 2, page 7). Secure each bracket with two.75-6 x whiz bolts and nuts (items & ). See Figure 6. 9 0 On the Aera-vator assembly, pull out on the spring loaded mount latch pins (item Fig. 7) and rotate 90 so that they are in an open position.. Aera-vator Mount Latch Pin 2. Attachment Mount Bushing. Aera-vator Arm Mount Clevis. Attachment Bracket 95096 Fig. 7 Install bushings (item 2, Fig. 7) in bracket (item ) holes that measure closest to 8.25 inches from the floor. The measurement should be made while the unit is setting on a smooth flat surface with the operator sitting on the seat. With the Aera-vator positioned on the cart so that mounting arms are horizontal, attach Aera-vator assembly to tractor by placing the arm mount clevises (item ) directly over the nylon bushings bolted into the attachment brackets. Push down on the Aera-vator s left mounting arm so that the Aera-vator s mount clevis is over the nylon bushing. Rotate the mount latch pin (item ) 90 to a closed position to 2 9 0 Aera-vator Housing 07 Fig. 6 0 Rev. 08-

lock the arm mount clevis in place. Attach the lift chains from the rocker arm extensions to clevis pins (item 0) in the back of the bolt-on lift brackets. Connect the clevis pin to the fourth chain link from the top to achieve the recommended amount of lift. Secure clevis pins with hair pins (item ). Now raise the hydraulic lift to slightly lift the Aera-vator from the cart. This should allow the right mounting arm mount clevis to position itself over the nylon bushing bolted in the right attachment bracket. Rotate the mount latch pin 90 to a closed position to lock the arm mount clevis in place. Connect the PTO shaft, ensuring the quick disconnect is securely locked onto the splined power shaft (Fig. 7). Be sure all fasteners on the Aera-vator and mounts are secure and all shields are in place before operating the unit. 0 ELECTRIC LIFT AND AERA-VATOR INSTALLATION (Refer to illustration on page 8 and figures noted) Be sure tractor is equipped with a Limited Universal Harness or Universal Wiring Harness prior to installing 0 electric lift. The 6 way connector for this harness will be located either underneath the seat or on the left upper frame near the brake lever. Locate and slide the lift mount assembly into the tractor s front supports. Secure the lift linkage mounts (items 2 & ) in position with two.25-20 x 2 inch bolts and nuts. See Figure 9. Switch Box Lift Chain PTO Shaft Bolt-On Lift Bracket 0 Aera-vator Push Down on Left Mounting Arm Latch Pin Bolt-On Lift Bracket 086 Fig. 8 0 2 Front Support Front Support 8 6 Limit Switches 8 Fig. 9 On the Aera-vator assembly, pull out on the spring loaded mount latch pins (item, Fig. 7) and rotate 90 so that they are in an open position. Install bushings (item 2, Fig. 7) in bracket (item ) holes that measure closest to 8.25 inches from the floor. The measurement should be made while the unit is setting on a smooth flat surface with the operator sitting on the seat. With the Aera-vator positioned on the cart so that mounting arms are horizontal, attach Aera-vator assembly to tractor by placing Rev. 08-

the arm mount clevises (item ) directly over the nylon bushings bolted into the attachment brackets. Push down on the Aera-vator s left mounting arm so that the mount clevis is over the nylon bushing bolted in the attachment bracket. Rotate the mount latch pin 90 to a closed position to lock the arm mount clevis in place. Lift the right side of Aera-vator until the right mounting arm mount clevis is over the nylon bushing bolted in the right attachment bracket. Rotate the mount latch pin 90 to a closed position to lock the arm mount clevis in place. With Aera-vator attached to tractor, lift up on Aera-vator and remove cart. Make adjustments to the horizontal position of the limit switches (item, page 8). Adjust lower limit switch so nylon strap end reaches Aeravator I-bolt attachment surface. (Refer to Figs. 0 & ) 8 8 2 2 Aera-vator Housing Fig. Adjust upper limit switch and allow sufficient clearance (approximately inch) between winch shaft and Aera-vator s attachment arms. Adjust upper limit switch carefully to avoid lifting Aera-vator too high. Start adjustment from a safe lower location. Move switch left to lower and right to raise. See Figure. Winch Shaft Lift Strap Lift Strap Clevis Attaching Arm Clevis Pin Bolt 07087 Fig. 0 Attach the lift straps (item 8) to the lift strap clevis (item ) with clevis pin and ring cotter (items & ). Mount clevis to the back of the Aera-vator housing (item 2, page 7). Secure each bolt (item 2) with two.75 whiz nuts (item ) on top of attachment surface and one.75 whiz nut (item ) below attachment surface. See Figure. From Relay From Relay D iode G R E E N /Y E LLO W LLCOM Lower Limit Switch FRONT VIEW Yellow Yellow LLNC ULNC Y E LLO W Yellow /Brow m /B R O W N ULCOM From Switch Upper Limit Switch 97056 From Relay Fig. Rev. 08-

Attach switch box with magnet (items 25-0, page 8) under the right arm rest to the arm rest mount and route wire harness between seat and control console. See Figure 9. Locate the 6 way black male plug from the Universal Wiring Harness. This connector will be located either underneath the seat or on the left upper frame near the brake lever. Locate 6 way black female plug from 605859 wiring assembly. Connect the two plugs by sliding together. Make sure all wires have been routed in such a manner as to stay clear of any moving parts. Use wire ties to secure wires in place. Connect the PTO shaft ensuring the quick disconnect is securely locked on the splined power shaft. Be sure all fasteners on the Aera-vator and mounts are secure and all shields are in place before operating the unit. 660 HYDRAULIC LIFT AND AERA-VATOR INSTALLATION (Refer to illustration page 2, and figures noted) Locate and slide the lift mount assembly (items 2-0) over the tractor s front supports. Secure the lift mounts (items 2 & 25) in position with two.25-20 x 2 bolts and whiz nuts (items 9 & 50). See Figure. Front Support 9 2 50 28 27 50 26 Front Support 2 9 25 Fig. 08 On the Aera-vator assembly, pull out on the spring loaded mount latch pins (item, Fig. 7) and rotate 90 so that they are in an open position. Install bushings (item 2, Fig. 7) in bracket (item ) holes that measure closet to 8.25 inches from the floor. The measurement should be made while the unit is setting on a smooth flat surface with the operator sitting on the seat. With the Aera-vator positioned on the cart so that mounting arms are horizontal, attach Aera-vator assembly to tractor by placing the arm mount clevises (item ) directly over the nylon bushings bolted into the attachment brackets. Push down on the Aera-vator s left mounting arm so that the mount clevis is over the nylon bushing bolted in the attachment bracket. Rotate the mount latch pin 90 to a closed position to lock the arm mount clevis in place. Attach the lift chains from the traction kit rocker arm extensions to clevis pins (item 2) in the Aera-vator housing assembly. Connect the clevis pin to the fourth chain link from the top to achieve the recommended amount of lift. Secure clevis pins with hair pins (item ). Now raise the hydraulic lift to slightly lift the Aera-vator from the cart. This should allow the right mounting arm mount clevis to position itself over the nylon bushing bolted in the attachment bracket. Rotate the mount latch pin 90 to a closed position to lock the arm mount clevis in place. Connect the PTO shaft, ensuring the quick disconnect is securely locked onto the splined power shaft. Be sure all fasteners on the Aera-vator and mounts are secure and all shields are in place before operating the unit. CAUTION Be sure all safety shields are in place before operating this machine. Rev. 08-

DANGER Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts while the Aeravator is running. AERA-VATOR WEIGHT (refer to illustration page 29) If addition weight is desired on the Aera-vator housing an Aera-vator Weight Kit (part number 5090) may be purchased from your Grasshopper dealer. This kit includes two 50 lb. weights with covers and mounting hardware. Lift Chain 660 Aera-vator Latch Pin in closed position 088 Fig. COUNTERWEIGHT The Aera-vator requires one-hundred pounds of counterweight on the rear of the Grasshopper tractor. If one-hundred pounds of weight is added on the Aera-vator housing (see Aeravator Weight, above) an additional fifty pound counterweight must be added to the rear of the tractor. A counterweight mount kit (part number 50220 and a fifty pound counterweight (part number 295) are available for purchase for 700 and 900 series tractor. WARNING Additional weight must be installed on rear of tractor when operating an Aera-vator. See counterweight text above for exact amount of weight required. MAINTENANCE OF AERA-VATOR The Aera-vator s bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated requiring no routine maintenance. Check the oil level in the gearbox periodically. Maintain oil level to the bottom of fill plug hole. Use SAE 90 oil. Lubricate the power shaft (three fittings) every eight hours of usage. Use an SAE multipurpose type grease. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before using grease gun. Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts. The rotor drive belt, located under the belt shield on the right side of the Aera-vator housing, should be checked for proper tension periodically. Be sure to reinstall the belt shield after servicing.

AERA-VATOR CART The Aera-vator Cart was designed to support the 0 and 660 Aera-vator when disconnected from the Grasshopper tractor which allows for easier attaching, moving and storage of the Aera-vator. The illustration below shows the Aera-vator in the storage position. Fig. 5 08 5

0 AERA-VATOR ASSEMBLY 0002 Rotor Shaft Assembly 0" 2 65 Housing 9025 Gear Box 825 Sprocket Coupler - " 5 8800 Chain Coupler 6 827 Sprocket Coupler.25" 7 88266 Power Shaft 8 82268 Shield Shaft 9 50 Flangette Bolt 0 002 Ball Bearing.25 w/lock Collar 8525 Sheave 2 Groove 2570 Cupped Washer 2 Bolt.75-2 x 280 Bolt.625- x.5 5 257080 Washer.625 6 9025 Spacer.69 7 2725 Carriage Bolt.75 x 8 975 Idler 9 250 Whiz Nut.75-6 20 25970 Lock Nut.625-2 82750 Belt 22 678 Shield Belt 2 9858 Universal Half Shaft 2 00 Yoke " 25 00 Cross & Bearing 26 0260 Yoke & Shaft 27 70 Latch Pin 28 28285 Spring Compression 29 2690 External Retainer 0 72229 Shield Gear Box 2575 Whiz Bolt.25-20 x.75 2 29 Bolt.75-6 x.5 25700 Washer.75 28586 Square Key.25 x.5 5 25025 Whiz Nut.25-20 6 02-0600A Rev. 08-0

7 0 AERA-VATOR ASSEMBLY 0600A 0 2 2 2 2 25 26 2 5 6 8 9 0 9 7 7 22 2 2 9 9 7 9 9 5 5 5 5 6 5 2 20 8 9 27 28 29 7 Rev. 08-0

0 AERA-VATOR ELECTRIC LIFT ASSEMBLY 26 29 25 2 5 5 6 0 2 28 27 22 25 25 20 9 8 8 6 7 7 2 22 2 2 0 9 5 5 2 6 2 9 8 07078 2 507 0 Electric Lift Kit 605859 Wire Assembly (see illustration on page 27) 655 Lift Shaft - Aera-vator 2 656 Lift Linkage Mount - Rt. 656 Lift Linkage Mount - Lt. 72206 Lift Strap Guard 5 77508 Disk - Belt Guide 6 72 Switch Cover 7 72929 Relay Mount 8 20 Lift Strap 9 6055 Lift Drive Assembly 0 7209 Switch Bracket 8855 Switch - Lever 720 Conduit Channel 725 Clevis - Lift Strap 250 Whiz Nut.75-6 Large Flange 5 8227 Switch Block 6 800 Guide - Lead Screw 7 78278 Activator Strap 8 8 25069 Machine Screw 0-2 x.5 9 2508 Machine Screw 6-2 x 25772 Lock Washer.87 20 2500 Nut 6-2 2 2858 Square Key.25 x.25 22 200 Bolt.25-20 x 2 2 2592 Whiz Bolt.-8 x.75 2 257 Whiz Bolt.25-20 x.5 Hex 25 25025 Whiz Nut.25-20 26 855 Switch Box - Rocker 27 852 Cover - Magnet Mount Switch 28 02505 Magnet 29 2570 Whiz Bolt.25-20 x.75 0 877 Switch - Rocker 226 Grommet 2 27 Bolt.75-6 x 2 Full Thd 2662 Clevis Pin.75 x.75 GR5 260608 Ring Cotter.05 x.75 5 260880 Roll Pin.5 x 0-07078 Rev. 09-07

0 AERA-VATOR HYDRAULIC LIFT ASSEMBLY 2 9 2 20 8 20 5 8 5 9 6 7 0 2 9 7 6 5 0 9 8 08027 502 0 Aera-vator Hydraulic Lift Kit 605966 Wire Assembly (see illustration on page 9) 66 Hanger 2 6526 Lift Mount - Rt. 6527 Lift Mount - Lt. 6852 Trip Lever 5 2825 Torsion Spring 6 889 Switch 7 250258 Machine Screw 0-2 x.75 25772 Lock Washer.87 252 Nut 0-2 8 26008 Roll Pin 02-080275 Rev. 07-08 9 9 602 Bolt On Lift Bracket 0 2655 Clevis Pin.75 x.5 26052 Hair Pin.09 x 2 2520 Whiz Bolt.75-6 x 250 Whiz Nut.75-6 200 Bolt.25-20 x 2 5 25025 Whiz Nut.25-20 6 82205 Skid - Aera-vator Latch 7 2575 Whiz Bolt.25-20 x.75 8 6706 Extension - Rocker Arm 9 82020 Lift Chain (5 Links) 20 269 Clevis Pin.75 x.875 Sq. Shank 2 26068 Cotter Pin.5 x.5

660 AERA-VATOR ASSEMBLY 00052 Rotor Shaft Assembly 60" 2 6 Housing - Aera-vator 9025 Gear Box 825 Sprocket Coupler - " 5 8800 Chain Coupler 6 827 Sprocket Coupler -.25" 7 8822 Power Shaft 8 82268 Shaft Guard Tube 9 50 Flangette - Bolt 0 002 Ball Bearing w/lock Collar 650 Sheave - Groove 700 Bushing -.25" 2725 Carriage Bolt.75 x 2855 Bolt.625- x.5 5 257080 Washer.625 6 9025 Spacer.69 7 90225 Spacer.875 8 975 Idler 9 26068 Cotter Pin.5 x.5 20 2590 Nut.625-2 82750 Belt ( required) 22 678 Belt Shield 2 66 Hanger 2 6526 Lift Mount - Rt. 25 6527 Lift Mount - Lt. 26 6852 Trip Lever 27 2825 Torsion Spring 28 889 Switch 29 250258 Machine Screw 0-2 25772 Lock Washer.87 252 Nut 0-2 0 26008 Roll Pin 9858 Universal Half Shaft 2 00 Yoke " 00 Cross & Bearing 0260 Yoke & Shaft 5 70 Latch Pin 6 28285 Spring - Compression 7 2690 External Retainer 8 2090 Tread 9 72229 Shield - Gear Box 0 2520 Whiz Bolt.75-6 x 2575 Whiz Bolt.25-20 x.75 2 2662 Clevis Pin 26052 Hair Pin 29 Bolt.75-6 x.5 5 25700 Washer.75 6 28586 Square Key.25 x.5 7 28585 Square Key.25 x 2.75 8 2502 Whiz Nut.75-6 9 200 Bolt.25-20 x 2 50 25025 Whiz Nut.25-20 5 250 Whiz Nut.75-6 Lg Fl 52 82205 Skid - Aera-vator Latch 5 6706 Extension - Rocker Arm 5 82020 Lift Chain (5 links) 55 269 Clevis Pin.75 x.875 Sq Shank 20 02-060B Rev. 08-0

660 AERA-VATOR ASSEMBLY 7 5 6 5 9 0 50 26 50 50 2 9 9 27 29 0 7 20 9 28 8 5 8 7 2 8 5 7 6 0 9 9 2 5 50 2 5 6 55 5 25 52 5 6 0 6 5 50 8 50 5 9 6 5 9 5 55 5 8 2 2 8 060B 2 22 Rev. 08-0 2

0 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 0002 Rotor Shaft Assembly 25605 Rotor Assembly w/o Tines (includes items 2-6) 2 2560 Rotor 025 Bearing 2565 Bearing Adapter 5 26250 Internal Retainer 6 655 External Rotor Seal 7 2575 Lock Washer.625 Grade 8 8 00065 Tine 9 259 Nut.625-8 0 55 Flangette - Bolt 72 mm 0090 Bearing - Hex Bore w/lc 655 Sheave - Hex Bore 2 Grv. 25795 Lock Washer.5 Gr. 8 2552 Jam Nut.5- Gr. 8 5 2568 Rotor Shaft 6 2560 Long Spacer 7.25 7 2565 Drive End Spacer.8 8 25625 Right End Spacer. 22 0-9509 Rev. 0-07

0 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 6 8 0 0 6 6 2 9 5 5 6 9509 7 6 5 7 8 0 0 2

660 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 00052 Rotor Shaft Assembly 25605 Rotor Assembly w/o Tines (includes items 2-6) 2 2560 Rotor 025 Bearing 2565 Bearing Adapter 5 26250 Internal Retainer " 6 655 External Rotor Seal 7 2575 Lock Washer.625 - Grade 8 8 00065 Tine 9 259 Nut.625-8 0 55 Flangette - Four Bolt 72 mm 0090 Bearing - Hex Bore w/lc 660 Sheave - Hex Bore - Groove 25795 Lock Washer.5 - Grade 8 2552 Jam Nut.5- - Grade 8 5 25620 Rotor Shaft 6 2560 Long Spacer 7.25" 7 2565 Drive End Spacer.8" 8 25625 Right End Spacer." 9 2560 Center Spacer.7" 2 0-95092 Rev. 0-07

660 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 8 6 0 0 6 9 0 0 5 6 9 6 2 9 5 6 95092 7 7 8 6 5 0 0 25

0 WIRING ASSEMBLY 605859 Wiring Assembly (includes items & -7) 8969 Connector - 6 way 2 8855 Switch 20205 Diode 877 Switch - Rocker 5 607 Relay 6 8926 Connector - 5 way Female Terminal 7 2527 Eyelet Insulator 8 6055 Electric Winch - volt 9 899 Connector - Male 0 892 Connector - Female 26 0-0706A Rev. 0-07

0 WIRING ASSEMBLY BLUE 2 2 8 TOWARD TRACTOR PURPLE TOWARD AERAVATOR BLUE UPPER LIMIT SWITCH LOWER LIMIT SWITCH GREEN/YELLOW YELLOW/BROWN 7 MUST BE CONNECTED FOR AERA-VATOR LIFT MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR SNOWTHROWER LIFT BLACK BLACK GREEN/YELLOW WHEN REMOVING AERA-VATOR FROM TRACTOR DISCONNECT WIRING AT THIS POINT 9 0 F E D C B A A B C D E F 6-WAY MALE BLACK PLUG FROM UNIVERSAL TRACTOR HARNESS 6-WAY FEMALE BLACK PLUG BLACK YELLOW YELLOW RELAY MOUNT 5 5 RED/WHITE SWITCH BOX 6 6 0706A BLACK/WHITE YELLOW/BROWN Rev. 09-07 27

AERA-VATOR CART 7 8 6 7 8 5 2 7 6 8 6 5 7 5 08 8 6 5 50005 Aera-Vator Cart 75297 Plate Aera-vator Cart Rt. 2 75298 Plate Aera-vator Cart Lt. 885 Rod Aera-vator 2026 U-Bolt. 25 28 5 25025 Whiz Nut.25-20 6 257080 Washer.625 7 262 Roller 8 260670 Cotter Pin.56 x.25 08 Rev. 08-

AERA-VATOR WEIGHT KIT 2 2 9509 5090 Aera-vator Weight Kit 5028 Counterweight Kit - 50 lbs. 2 72969 Weight Cover 9509 29 26 Bolt.75-6 x 2.75 250 Whiz Nut.75-6

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