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To level the spike tray after the aerator is attached to
the tractor hitch, loosen the lock washers and hex
nuts holding the hitch mount arms to the brackets at
the rear of the tray. Make the tray as level as possible
and then retighten the nuts. See figure 10.
LOCK WASHER/HITCH
& HEX NUT MOUNT
ARMS
/
FIGURE 10
To increase depth of spike point penetration, add
weight to the tray as necessary. The tray holds
concrete blocks or patio blocks at approximately 35
Ibs. each. Secure the weights with straps or wire
using the holes in the tray flange. See figure t 1.
Do not aerate if the ground istoo wet (muddy).
• The spike tray may be raised to the transport position
by pushing the lift handle backward.
• The spike tray may be lowered to the working position
by moving the lift handle forward.
• Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use
of the aerator.
• Start the tractor engine with controls in neutral and
then place throttle at a slow engine speed.
Engage the shift lever in lowest possible forward
speed and then lower the aerator, allowing spike
points to enter the ground. Increase speed as condi-
tions permit.
• Aerate in the straightest line possible.
• Make overlapping passes to increase density of the
spike point pattern.
• To prevent damage to lawn, do not make sharp turns
while spike points are engaged in ground.
• Aerate in an up and down direction on slopes.
FIGURE 11
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