Agri-Fab 45-04733 Manual Del Usuario página 9

PlUG aErator
1. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use.
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 depth of plugger point penetration, up to
140 lbs. of weight, such as bags of sand or concrete
blocks may be added to the tray. Always secure
weight to the tray with ties or straps fastened to the
front and rear of the tray. Fasten so that the ties
cannot become entangled in rotating parts.
9. If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is
recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down
for one or two hours prior to aerating.
10. Do not attempt to aerate if ground is too wet.
11. Due to small rocks and gravel which are normally
present in 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.
rollEr
1. Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place
throttle at slow engine speed.
2. Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed
and lower roller, allowing it to touch the ground.
3. Roll lawn in the straightest line possible.
4. On sloped lawns, always roll in an up and down
direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
5. To help flatten lawn, up to 140 lbs. of weight, such
as bags of sand or concrete blocks may be added
to the tray. Always secure weight to the tray with ties
or straps fastened to the front and rear of the tray.
Fasten so that the ties cannot become entangled in
rotating parts.
6. If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is
recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down
for one or two hours prior to rolling.
7 . Do not attempt to roll if ground is too wet.
8. Drain roller after each use to keep from freezing.
MaiNtENaNCE
1. Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
2. Lubricate wheels and pivot points as needed.
3. If rust appears on Smartlink Platform or one of the
tools, sand lightly and apply a light coat of paint or oil.
4. Spike points on plug or spike aerator can be
periodically sharpened with a small grinder to
maintain good soil penetration. Points should be
removed for sharpening.
StoraGE
1. Store in a dry area and coat exposed metal with light
oil when not in use.
2. Store against a wall in a low traffic area.
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