Spike Aerator
Specifications
Description: | Agri-Fab 40" (1016 mm) Tow-Behind Spike Aerator |
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Editorial: | Aerate compacted soil to promote new grass growth and enjoy a golf course like |
lawn. Ideal for use with many brands of lawn tractor type ride-on lawn mowers | |
including but not limited to selected Cox, Craftsman, Dixon, Greenfield, Husqvarna, | |
John Deere, Jonsered, McCulloch, MTD, Murray, Poulan Pro and Rover ride-on lawn | |
mower models etc. Aerates by slicing 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. | |
OPERATION: CAUTION: POINTS OF AERATOR KNIVES ARE SHARP! EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL | |
TIMES WHILE USING THE AERATOR. | |
1. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of lawn aerator. | |
2. Start the lawn tractor engine with controls in neutral and place throttle at a | |
slow engine speed. | |
3. Engage shift lever at the lowest possible forward speed and lower aerator, | |
allowing spike points to enter the ground. Increase speed as conditions permit. | |
4. Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping passes to increase | |
density of the spike point pattern. | |
5. Avoid extremely sharp turns with spike points engaged in ground to prevent | |
damage to lawn. | |
6. DO NOT cross over foot paths or drive ways without first raising the aerator. | |
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 point penetration, up to 100 lb (45.35 Kg) of weight, | |
such as bags of sand or 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. | |
9. 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. | |
10. DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is too wet, (muddy). | |
Replaces OEM: | Agri-Fab 45-0544 |
Carton Size: (inches) | 44.4" x 11.5" x 13.9" (L x W x H) |
Carton Size: (mm) | 1127.76 mm x 292.1 mm x 353.06 mm (L x W x H) |
Height: (inches) | 18" |
Height: (mm) | 457.2 mm |
Length: (in) | 31" |
Length: (mm) | 787.4 mm |
Weight: | 45 lbs. (20.41 kg) |
Width: (inches) | 48" |
Width: (mm) | 1219.2 mm |
Wheel(s): | Flat free type |
Tread Pattern: | Diamond |
Fits: | Ideal for use with many brands of lawn tractor type ride-on lawn mowers including |
but not limited to selected Cox, Craftsman Garden series, Lawn Series, Professional | |
Series and Yard Series, Dixon D series, Greenfield, Husqvarna CTH, GTH, LR, LT, | |
LTH, YTH, TC and TS series, John Deere CR, D100, L, LT, LX and X series, Jonsered | |
GT, LGT and YT series, McCulloch, MTD Yard Machines and Yard-Man series, Murray, | |
Poulan Pro PP series and Rover etc. lawn tractor type ride-on lawn mower models. | |
Features: | Ten x 7" (254 mm) diameter spikes penetrate the soil up to 2.5" (63.5 mm) deep. |
Spikes are manufactured from 12 gauge steel. | |
For increased soil penetration up to 100 lb (45.35 kg) of weight can be added to | |
the 40" wide weight tray. | |
Scratch resistant powder coat finish. | |
Folding tongue for easy storage. | |
Flat free tyres for smooth transport. | |
Standard Pack Quantity: | 1 |
Please Note: | Required tow hitch height is between 7" to 12" (178 mm to 304 mm) |
Recommended towing speed 3 mph (4.82 kph), do not exceed 6 mph (9.6 kph). | |
Due to idle speeds (ground speed) this aerator is designed for use with lawn | |
tractors and is not for use with ZTR's or four wheelers. | |
Additional weight of up to 100 lb (43.5 Kg), such as bags of sand or concrete | |
blocks, can be placed on the tray to increase depth of point penetration. 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. | |
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. | |
Brand: | Agri-Fab |
Product Line: | Aerator - Spike Type, Spike Aerator, |