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MAINTENANCE
1. Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a
small grinder to maintain good penetration. Points
should be removed to sharpen. Follow original angle
and contour of points when grinding.
2. For storage, clean the aerator and lightly oil all
exposed metal parts to prevent rust.
1. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of
lawn aerator.
2. Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place
throttle at slow engine speed.
3. Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed
and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the
ground. Increase speed as conditions permit.
4. Aerate in the straightest line possible, making
overlapping passes to increase the plugger point
pattern.
5.
Avoid extremely sharp turns
with plugger points
engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn.
6.
DO NOT
cross over walks or drives without first
raising the aerator to the transport position.
7. On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down
direction.
DO NOT
attempt to follow the contour of
the ground.
8. To increase the depth of plugger point penetration,
up to 140 lbs. of weight, such as bags of sand or (4)
concrete blocks, may be added to the tray. The weight
can be secured to the tray with ties or straps fastened
to the front and rear of the tray. Fasten so that the ties
or straps cannot become entangled on rotating parts.
10. If the ground is extremely hard and dry, it is
recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down
for one or two hours prior to aerating.
11.
DO NOT
attempt to aerate if ground is too wet,
(muddy).
12. Do to small rocks and gravel which are normally
present in aerated soil plugs, it is recommended that
the plugs be raked; otherwise damage to the lawn
mower blades may arise, especially when reel type
mowers are used.
OPERATION
Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up
to three inches in length, from the soil to create small
reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water
down into the roots. For best aerator performance, the
following lawn preparations and operating procedures are
recommended.
CAUTION:
points of aerator knives are
sharp! Exercise caution at all times while
using the aerator.
CAUTION:
to prevent injury, dismount
from tractor to raise or lower aerator
containing added weight.
LUBRICATION
1. Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed.
2. Oil the wheel hubs as needed.
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