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MAINTENANCE

1.  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.

2.  For storage, clean the aerator and lightly oil all exposed 

metal parts to prevent rust.

1.  Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of 

lawn aerator.

2.  Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place 

throttle at slow engine speed.

3.  Engage  shift  lever  at  lowest  possible  forward  speed 

and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the 
ground.  Increase speed as conditions permit.

4.  Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping 

passes to increase the plugger point pattern.

5. 

Avoid  extremely  sharp  turns

  with  plugger  points 

engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn.

6. 

DO NOT

 cross over walks or drives without first raising 

the aerator to the transport position.

7.  On  sloped  lawns,  always  aerate  in  an  up  and  down 

direction.  

DO NOT

 attempt to follow the contour of the 

ground.

8.  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.

10.  If the ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended 

that it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours 
prior to aerating.

11. 

DO  NOT

  attempt  to  aerate  if  ground  is  too  wet, 

(muddy).

12.  Do to small rocks and gravel which are normally 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. 

OPERATION

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. 

CAUTION:    POINTS  OF  AERATOR 
KNIVES  ARE  SHARP!  EXERCISE 
CAUTION  AT  ALL  TIMES  WHILE 
USING THE AERATOR.

CAUTION:  TO  PREVENT  INJURY, 
DISMOUNT  FROM  TRACTOR  TO 
RAISE  OR  LOWER  AERATOR 
CONTAINING ADDED WEIGHT.

LUBRICATION

1.  Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed.

2.  Oil the wheel hubs as needed.

Summary of Contents for 45-0299

Page 1: ...MANUAL CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 48 PLUG AERATOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts FORM NO 48309 4 25 07 PRINTED IN USA the fastest way to purchase pa...

Page 2: ...ng this aerator 5 Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on plug aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle 6 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and also pets 7...

Page 3: ...1 Handle Grip W 8 Split Plastic Bearing A 2 Hex Bolt 1 2 x 3 1 2 Lg B 3 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 3 4 Lg C 6 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 1 4 Lg D 6 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 Lg E 8 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Lg F 32 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x...

Page 4: ...racket Insert the bolt from the hub side of the bracket Do not tighten till step 18 See figure 2 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 5 Assembleadoublespoolassembly a5 29 longspacer anotherdoublespoolassembly a...

Page 5: ...x 1 hex bolts and 3 8 nylock nuts Tighten See figure 7 10 Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the tongue Secure it with the hair cotter pin See figure 7 7 Rotate the wheel bracket fas...

Page 6: ...y and end plates together at the corners Leave one upper corner empty See figure 9 14 Rotate the middle brace up against the tongue aligning it with the holes that are closest to the slot in the tray...

Page 7: ...upright then place the lift handle into the transport locking notch at the front end of the slot in the tray b Stand on the right side of the aerator and push against the tray which will force the lif...

Page 8: ...netration 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 tra...

Page 9: ...NOTES...

Page 10: ...UG AERATOR MODEL 45 0299 1 2 4 3 3 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 14 19 21 22 22 23 23 24 26 25 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 31 32 29 30 33 34 35 17 17 17 17 17 17 12 12 12 12 13 18 12 13 13 12 13 17 27 10...

Page 11: ...16 18 x 3 4 Long 20 43086 32 Lock Washer 5 16 21 47810 40 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 Thd 22 1509 69 3 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Long REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO 23 47189 3 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 Thd 24 46526 2 H...

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