Instructions / Assembly

Operating - Aerator-Spreader - 13
OPERATING - AERATOR-SPREADER
Operating - Aerator-Spreader
When to Use the Aerator-Spreader
The aerator-spreader will actively penetrate soil, allowing
much needed air, water, and nutrients to enter the lawn. It
will also relieve soil compaction and can be used to spread
seed or fertilizer while aerating.
A moderate soil moisture content is important to proper
operation of the aerator-spreader. Penetration will not occur
in extremely dry soil, and very wet conditions will cause the
unit to “bog down,” possibly causing lawn damage.
Use the aerator-spreader only on an established lawn,
never on newly laid sod. The aerator-spreader should not
be used when lawn conditions are too wet or too dry. To
determine condition, dig a small amount of your soil, about
76 mm (3 in.) deep:
• If soil appears powdery and brittle, it is too dry. Wait until
a later date, after a rainfall.
• If soil appears damp, roll a small amount into a ball in
the palm of your hand, if it forms a ball, then it is too wet.
Ideally, the soil should fall apart when rolled in the palm of
your hand. Wait till a later date for soil to dry. If soil is too
wet, the aerator tines will penetrate too deep and your
tractor could lose traction, causing lawn damage. If soil is
too dry, the aerator tines will not penetrate soil properly.
Selecting the Operating Positions
1. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Install aerator-spreader to tractor.
3. Push lift handle (A) toward right side of machine, away
from side plate (B).
4. Move handle forward or rearward to engage lock pin into
desired position:
• TRANSPORT (C) - Use front lock pin to raise tines so
unit can be towed without tines contacting the ground.
• OPERATE HIGH (D) - Use middle lock pin for
minimum tine penetration.
• OPERATE LOW (E) - Use rear lock pin for maximum
tine penetration.
Using the Flow Control
Open/Close Hopper
Move flow control lever (A) to the left and lock into V-notch
on calibration plate to shut off material flow. Unlock lever to
open hopper and allow material flow.
Adjust Flow Rate
1. Determine the correct flow rate setting for your
spreading application.
2. Loosen flow control adjustment stop (B).
3. Slide adjustment stop to desired flow rate setting.
4. Tighten the adjustment stop.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate lift
handle unless attachment is installed to
tractor.
Lift handle is under tension when using ballast
in weight tray or material in hopper. Use
caution when moving handle into different
positions.
Keep hands and feet away from tines when
lowering to the ground.
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