Use and Care Manual

L-1762-F24
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SECTION
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MAINTENANCE
Sharping the spoons may provide
improved performance.
1. Using a metal le or grinding wheel, sharpen
the outer edge of the end at a 30° angle for
each spoon.
2. After sharpening all the spoons, spray paint
the exposed metal to prevent rust.
NOTE: Use a rust-preventive spray paint on the
exposed metal after sharping all of the spoons.
3. Allow the paint to fully dry based on the paint’s
recommended drying time.
SHARPENING GUIDE
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30°
30°
30°
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OPERATION
CAUTION
:
• After rst thirty minutes of use check all fasteners for
tightness.
• To avoid damage to spoons, always engage transport
wheels to raise the spoons when crossing
concrete or asphalt walks, drives, or roads.
• Use the Aerator only on an established lawn, never on
newly laid sod.
• To avoid possible personal injury and/ or equipment
never exceed the recommended operating speed
range of 3 to 5 MPH.
• Only tow Aerator behind vehicles for which it was
designed, riders and lawn/garden tractors.
• Do not stand/ride on Aerator, bodily injury could result.
• Always disconnect Aerator from tractor when cleaning
or servicing unit.
• Never exceed the Weight Tray capacity.
• Do Not attempt to disconnect Aerator from tractor with
weight in Tray.
• When backing, carefully back straight to avoid Jack-
kning, which could result in damage to equipment.
MOUNTING
AND TRANSPORTING
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Attach aerator to your rider or lawn/garden
tractor using pin and hairpin cotter (supplied).
TO PLACE IN
TRANSPORT POSITION:
• Push REARWARD on Lift Handle (11)
towards Transport Lock Pin in Side Plate.
Pull Handle OUT and move over the Lock
Pin. Aerator now rests on wheels.
TO PLACE IN
OPERATING POSITION:
• Pull OUT on Lift Handle (releasing from
Transport Lock Pin) and move FORWARD.
Aerator now rests on Plugging Spoons.