SNT4, Rev 03/21/2022
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STEP: Step on the baseplate directly above the aerator
tines (do not push down on the handle with your hands).
Soil cores will stay inside the aerator tines the first time
you perform this task. The second time you perform this
task, the second soil cores will push the first soil cores out
of the aerator tines through the top opening, as shown in
the figure on the right. Note that the soil cores are usually
shorter than the depth of the holes because the soil is
compressed during the core removal process. The
deflectors will prevent soil cores from dropping onto the
baseplate so your shoes will stay clean. If the optional
soil core container is used, step on the top plate of the
container. The soil cores will be deposited directly into
the container.
TILT: Remove your foot from the baseplate and take a small step back. Tilt the
handle back to remove the tines from the ground. Repeat the steps POSITION-
STEP-TILT to create holes that are between 2 to 6 inches apart. Alternate your left
and right feet occasionally to reduce fatigue.
Tips: If the aerator tines clog, remove the clog in accordance with the procedures
in the next page. If the tines continually clog, the soil may be too wet or muddy.
Wait 1-2 days before aerating again. If the tines cannot penetrate the ground, the
soil may be too dry. To avoid excessive tine wear, please do not use the Step ’N
Tilt
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lawn aerator when the ground is too dry. Bare soil (areas without grass) may
also cause the tines to clog. Please use a tiller or cultivator instead of a core
aerator to loosen bare soil.
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soil core
deflector
THOROUGHLY MOIST SOIL
Please aerate one day after at least one
inch of rain or irrigation.
THOROUGHLY MOIST SOIL
Please aerate one day after at least one
inch of rain or irrigation.
