Owner`s manual

KNOW YOUR SPIKE AERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before
operating your spike aerator.
Compare the illustrationbelow withyourspikeaerator to
familiarize yourself with the various controls and their
locations.
HITCH ARM
TRANSPORT MOUNT
BRACKET
HANDLE
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CLEVIS PIN
FIGURE 5
HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKET Allows the aerator
to be levelled front to back for different tractor
hitches.
TRANSPORT HANDLE Raises the aerator points off
the ground for transport.
CLEVIS PIN Locksthe transport handle in transport
position. Secured with a hair cotter pin.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKE AERATOR
Aerating means cutting small holes in the soilto create
small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and
water down into the root zone. For best performance of
the spike aerator, the following preparation and opera-
tion is recommended.
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CAUTION: Aerator points are sharp.
Be careful when servicing or operating
the aerator.
Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings before
using the aerator.
Drive to starting point with aerator in transport
mode.
Lower aerator spikes by pulling the transport
handles back.
Set the tractor throttle at slow speed and engage
the shift lever in the lowest possible forward speed.
Increase speed as conditions permit.
Aerate in the straightest line possible, making
overlapping passes to increase spike point pattern.
To avoid damage to your lawn, DO NOT TURN
SHARPLY with the spike points engaged in the
ground.
Onsloped lawns, aerate_n an up and down direction.
DO NOT attempttofollowthecontourof the ground.
DO NOT attempt toaerate ifthe groundis too hard
and dry or if it istoo wet (muddy).
OPERATING TIPS
To increasespike point depth penetration, add weight
tothe upper frame as required.rhe frame holds
three concreteblocksor patio blocks at approximately
35 Ibs.each. Secure the weightswithstraps orwire,
usingthe holesinthe shieldflange. See figure 5 on
thispage.
• If the ground is extremely hardand dry, it is recom-
mended that it be sprinkled or watered down for one
to two hours prior to use of the aerator.
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