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• DONOTattempt t oaerate if ground is toowet,or
muddy.
•
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.
•
To increase the depth of plugger point penetration,
up to 140 Ibs. of weight, such as bags of sand or (4)
concrete block& 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.
See figure 13
CAUTION: To prevent injury, dismount
from the tractor to raise or lower
aerator containing added weight
FIGURE
13
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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
*
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service
Check for loose fasteners
Cleaning
Lubrication
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
•
Before each use make a thorough visual check of the
plug aerator for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened Retighten any loose bolts and nuts
x
x
x
LUBRICATION
•
Lubricate wheels as needed.
,
Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed.
CLEANING
•
Clean dirt off of aerator knives after each use BE
CAREFUL
OF SHARP
EDGES
WREN
CLEANING.
•
Plugger
points can periodically
be sharpened
with a
small grinder
to maintain
good penetration.
Points
should
be removed
to sharpen.
Follow original
angle
and contour
of points when grinding.
°
Clean the aerator
and store in a dry area
Coat
exposed
metal with light oil to prevent rust
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