OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PLUG AERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your plug aerator.
Compare the illustration below with your aerator to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
LIFT HANDLE
STOP BRACKETS
LIFT HANDLE Raises the aerator to the transport position and lowers it to the operating position.
STOP BRACKETS Locks the lift handle in the transport position (upper bracket) or operating position (lower bracket).
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.
•Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place throttle at slow engine speed.
•Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the ground. Increase speed as conditions permit.
•Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping passes to increase the plugger point pattern.
•Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn.
•DO NOT cross over walks or drives without first raising the aerator to the transport position.
•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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