Instructions / Assembly

Operating - Aerator-Spreader - 16
OPERATING - AERATOR-SPREADER
Checking Tractor Ground Speed
• Check ground speed in an open area.
• Measure a test area that is 30.5 m (100 ft) in length.
• Operate the tractor at wide open throttle. Operate tractor
at a low speed and drive the tractor the test distance.
Record the time needed to travel that distance.
• Make three passes, recording the time for each pass.
The average time should be 14 to 23 seconds to achieve
the recommended operating speed range:
• at 4.8 km/h (3 mph), the average time traveling the
test distance should be 23 seconds.
• at 8 km/h (5 mph), the average time traveling the test
distance should be 14 seconds.
• Adjust speed accordingly to achieve the recommended
speed range.
Operating Aerator-Spreader
1. Park tractor safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Install aerator-spreader to tractor.
3. Place unit in transport position.
4. Add recommended weight to weight tray.
NOTE: Do not fill hopper and transport over long
distances without dropping material. This will result in
packing the material, causing poor or erratic
discharge. Fill hopper only at operation site.
5. Drive to work area for filling of hopper.
6. Park tractor safely.
7. Lock the flow control lever in the closed position.
8. Set the flow control rate to proper setting.
9. Fill hopper with material to be spread. Break up all
lumps while filling.
10.Place unit in desired operating position.
11.Start machine.
12.Drive tractor forward and unlock the flow control lever to
begin aerating and spreading.
13.Tow aerator-spreader at 5 to 8 km/hr (3 to 5 mph) for
safe and effective operation.
14.Check for uniform hole pattern and depth. Close the flow
control lever and park tractor safely before making any
adjustments.
Very Coarse
Fertilizers (Large,
heavy pellets and
granules)
.24 kg/10 m2
(.5 lb/100 sq ft)
9
.49 kg/10 m2
(1.0 lb/100 sq
ft)
12
.73 kg/10 m2
(1.5 lb/100 sq
ft)
15
Medium Coarse
Fertilizers (Pellets
and granules)
.24 kg/10 m2
(.5 lb/100 sq ft)
7
.49 kg/10 m2
(1.0 lb/100 sq
ft)
10
.73 kg/10 m2
(1.5 lb/100 sq
ft)
13
Light Fertilizers
(Nitrogen, etc.)
.05 kg/10 m2
(.1 lb/100 sq ft)
3-1/2
.10 kg/10 m2
(.2 lb/100 sq ft)
4-1/2
.15 kg/10 m2
(.3 lb/100 sq ft)
5-1/2
ALTERNATIVE FLOW CONTROL SETTING CHART
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep hands and feet
away from all moving parts. Never carry riders.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Never exceed the
weight tray capacity of 45 kg (100 lb).
Engage wheels to transport position when crossing
concrete or asphalt surfaces.
Always back carefully in a straight line to avoid
jackknifing the attachment.
Periodically remove debris build up that can restrict
or damage the tines.