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Before Using Lawn Aerator:
1.
Apply grease to wheels using grease gun until grease can be seen
squeezing out from both sides of the wheel.
2.
Check tire pressure and inflate to 24 psi if needed.
3.
Read all Safety Rules found on page 2.
How to Aerate Lawn:
1.
Mow lawn and remove loose clippings.
2.
If ground is extremely hard or dry, it should be watered for one to two hours
before aerating.
3.
Do not aerate if ground is too wet or muddy.
4.
Attach Lawn Aerator to tractor using supplied hitch pin.
5.
Step down on foot lever and engage locking handle to top plate. Tines
should not be contacting the ground.
6.
Start tractor engine and tow Lawn Aerator to lawn.
7.
Step down on foot lever and push locking handle forward to disengage from
top plate. Slowly allow foot lever to raise until tines have contacted the lawn.
8.
Engage tractor drive at its slowest speed and begin aerating. Increase
tractor speed as desired.
9.
Aerate in straight lines whenever possible and avoid sharp turns.
10.
Optimal aeration will yield soil plugs roughly 2-3 inches in length. Add
weight and/or reduce tractor speed as necessary to improve aeration.
11.
Up to four standard concrete blocks (140 lbs), or other weights, can be
added to the top plate to increase aeration depth. Always secure weights to
top plate using bungee straps (not provided).
Periodic Maintenance:
•
Tighten fasteners as needed before each use
•
Check tire pressure before each use
•
Grease wheels annually
Operating Instructions
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