How to Aerate Lawn:
Mow lawn and remove loose clippings.
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If ground is extremely hard or dry, it should be watered for one to two hours
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before aerating.
Do not aerate if ground is too wet or muddy.
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Attach Lawn Aerator to tractor using supplied hitch pin.
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Step down on foot lever and engage locking handle to top plate. Tines
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should not be contacting the ground.
Start tractor engine and tow Lawn Aerator to lawn.
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Step down on foot lever and push locking handle forward to disengage from
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top plate. Slowly allow foot lever to raise until tines have contacted the lawn.
Engage tractor drive at its slowest speed and begin aerating. Increase
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tractor speed as desired.
Aerate in straight lines whenever possible and avoid sharp turns.
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Optimal aeration will yield soil plugs roughly 2-3 inches in length. Add
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weight and/or reduce tractor speed as necessary to improve aeration.
Up to four standard concrete blocks (140 lbs), or other weights, can be
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added to the top plate to increase aeration depth. Always secure weights to
top plate using bungee straps (not provided).
Before Using Lawn Aerator:
Apply grease to wheels using grease gun until grease can be seen
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squeezing out from both sides of the wheel.
Check tire pressure and inflate to 24 psi if needed.
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Read all Safety Rules found on page 2.
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Periodic Maintenance:
Tighten fasteners as needed before each use
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Check tire pressure before each use
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Grease wheels annually
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Operating Instructions
