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KNOW YOUR SPIKE AERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your aerator.
Compare the illustration below with your aerator to familiarize yourseff with the various controls and their locations.
LIFT HANDLE
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HITCH ARM
MOUNT BRACKETS
LIFT HANDLE
Raises the aerator to the transport
position and lowers it to the operating position.
HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKETS
Adjust the angle
of the hitch mount arms to keep the aerator level.
BEFORE
STARTING
•
Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use
of the aerator.
•
if the ground is extremely hard and dry, it should be
sprinkled or watered down for one to two hours prior
to use of the aerator.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKE AERATOR
Aerating involves cutting small holes in the soil to create
small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water
down into the root zone. For best performance of the
spike aerator attachment, the following lawn preparation
and aerator operation is recommended.
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CAUTION:
Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected by the addition of and
accessory
or and attachment.
Be aware of
changing
conditions
on slopes.
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