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OPerAtiOn
Before Starting
• Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use
of the aerator
• If the soil is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended
that it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two
hours prior to aerating
CAutIoN: Points of aerator knives are sharp!
exercise caution at all times while using the
aerator.
CAutIoN: Vehicle braking and stability may
be affected by the addition of an accessory or
attachment. Be aware of changing conditions on
slopes.
How to use Your Plug aerator
• Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up
to three inches in length, from the soil to create small
reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water
down into the roots. For best aerator performance, the
following lawn preparations and operating procedures
are recommended
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Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and
place throttle at slow engine speed
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Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed
and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter
the ground. Increase speed as conditions permit
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Aerate in the straightest line possible, making
overlapping passes to increase the plugger point
pattern
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Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points
engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn
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DO NOT cross over walks or drives without first
raising the aerator to the transport position
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On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down
direction. DO NOT attempt to follow the contour of
the ground
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DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is too wet, or
muddy
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Due to possible small rocks and gravel which can be
present in aerated soil plugs, it is recommended that
the plugs be raked; otherwise damage to the lawn
mower blades may arise, especially when reel type
mowers are used.
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To increase the depth of plugger point penetration,
up to 140 lbs. of weight, such as bags of sand or
(4) concrete blocks, may be added to the tray. The
weight can be secured to the tray with ties or straps
fastened to the front and rear of the tray. Fasten so
that the ties or straps cannot become entangled on
rotating parts
CAutIoN: to prevent injury, dismount from
the tractor to raise or lower aerator containing
added weight.
Fig. 13
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