Instructions / Assembly

Operating - Aerator-Spreader - 14
OPERATING - AERATOR-SPREADER
5. Unlock the flow control lever. It will open the hopper to
the pre-set flow rate setting.
Using the Weight Tray and Hopper
1. Install aerator-spreader to tractor.
2. Place lift handle in front hole for transport position.
3. Add sand bags, concrete blocks, or other type of weight
to weight tray (A). Do not exceed 34 kg (75 lb) of weight in
the tray.
4. If necessary, secure weight in tray using straps.
5. Fill hopper (B) with desired material. Do not exceed 34
kg (75 lb) of weight in the hopper.
Checking the Tine and Spreader Operation
Operation of the tines will vary with soil type, condition, and
amount of weight in unit. Make sure soil conditions are
appropriate for operation. Do not exceed the weight tray or
hopper capacities to try and improve penetraton in overly
dry conditions.
Aerating tines must be in the lowered position in order for
the aerator-spreader to operate. Agitator is driven off of the
aerator tines.
Test operation of the tines and spreader by driving the
tractor forward about 3 m (10 ft). Observe the operation.
Check for uniform hole pattern, depth, and spread.
Add or remove weight if needed to obtain proper aeration
results. Adjust ground speed and/or flow control setting to
achieve proper spreading results.
Fertilizer application rates can be affected by humidity and
the amount of moisture in the material. Poor spreading
results can occur if the material has been allowed to
become wet or packed in the hopper.
Avoid stopping unit with flow control in open position,
material will continue to flow through hopper opening. If
fertilizer is deposited too heavily in a small area, soak down
thoroughly with a garden hose to prevent burning of lawn.
Periodically, check the tines. Remove any debris build up
that might restrict or cause damage to the tines.
Determining the Flow Control Setting
NOTE: Fertilizer application rates as provided are
affected by humidity and moisture content of the
material. Minor setting adjustments may be necessary
to compensate for these conditions.
Determining the Flow Control Setting
(Alternative Method)
To determine the required setting for materials not listed on
the APPLICATION RATE CHART, proceed using the
following Metric or English example:
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Never add weight to
tray or material to hopper unless attachment is
installed to tractor.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Never exceed the total
weight capacity of 68 kg (150 lb) or the individual
weight capacities of the weight tray and hopper.
• Weight Tray – 34 kg (75 lb).
• Hopper – 34 kg (75 lb).
A
B
APPLICATION RATE CHART
Material Type Average
Recommended
Usage
Flow
Control
Setting
Kentucky Bluegrass Seed .49 kg/100 m2
(1 lb/1000 sq ft)
4
Rye Seed .96 kg/100 m2
(2 lb/1000 sq ft)
7
Tall Lawn & #31 Fescue 1.44 kg/100 m2
(3 lb/1000 sq ft)
12
10-10-10 Fertilizer 24.4 kg/500 m2
(50 lb/5000 sq
ft)
9
10-18-10 (Winter Green 2
Way) Fertilizer
29.3 kg/2000
m2 (60 lb/20000
sq ft)
5