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L-1711-BH.-3
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Figure 7.
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OPERATION
WHEN TO USE
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Your Aerator-Spreader should not be used when lawn
conditions are too wet or too dry. This can be determined by
digging a small amount of soil (about three inches deep) and
checking it. If soil appears powdery and brittle- its too dry.
Wait until a later date, after a rainfall. If soil appears damp,
roll it up in the palm of your hand- if it forms a ball that
doesn't break up when it hits the ground, it is too wet. Wait
until a later date for soil to dry some. Ideally, the soil should
fall apart.
NOTE: If soil is too wet, the aerator tines will penetrate too
deep and your tractor could loose traction, causing lawn
damage. If soil is too dry, the aerator tines will not penetrate
soil properly.
OPERATING TIPS:
Attach the Aerator-Spreader to your tractor using the 1/2"
Drawbar Pin and Hairpin Cotter furnished (See Fig. 3). Pull
Transport Handle towards tractor and lock into raised
position (transport wheels are engaged) (See Fig. 7).
Set the Flow Control to proper setting using the Nylon Wing
Nut (see Alternative Flow Control Setting Chart on p.10) and
move the Control Lever to closed ("0") position.
Fill Hopper with material to be spread at operating site.
Break up all lumps as material as you fill the Hopper.
The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than a
brisk walk- 3 to 5 MPH. Set the throttle/gear selector to
obtain this speed. To obtain this speed Calibrate your tractor
to 3 M.P.H. by:
Measure a distance of 20 feet on flat, level surface.
Adjust tractor throttle and select a gear to cover this
distance in 4.5 seconds.
To adjust for 4 m.p.h., cover same distance in 3.4
seconds.
Drive tractor/mower forward as you open the flow control
with the Control Lever.
CAUTION! Avoid stopping unit with flow control in
"OPEN" position- material will continue to flow
through hopper opening. If fertilizer is deposited too
heavily in a small area, soak down thoroughly with a
garden hose to prevent burning of lawn.
Aerating tines must be in the lowered position in order for
Aerator-Spreader to operate. Agitator is driven off of the
aerator tines.
IMPORTANT:
When backing up, carefully back STRAIGHT to avoid "jack-
knifing", which can cause damage to your equipment.
(40)Hex Nut, 5/16"
Qty. 1
(31)Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Qty. 1
Make sure Lever points
forward.
Install Grip (not shown)
(44)Lock Washer, 5/16"
Qty. 1