Agri-Fab Smartlink Platform 45-04731 - Manual (Page 9)

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maInTenanCe
Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for •
tightness.
Lubricate wheels and pivot points as needed.
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If rust appears on Smartlink Platform or one of the •
tools, sand lightly and apply a light coat of paint or oil.
Spike points on plug or spike aerator can be
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periodically sharpened with a small grinder to
maintain good soil penetration. Points should be
removed for sharpening.
sToraGe
Store in a dry area and coat exposed metal with light •
oil when not in use.
Store against a wall in a low traffic area.
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PluG aeraTor
Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use. •
Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place •
throttle at slow engine speed.
Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and
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lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the ground.
Increase speed as conditions permit.
Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping
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passes to increase the plugger point pattern.
Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points engaged
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in ground to prevent damage to lawn.
Do not cross over walks or drives without first raising the
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aerator to the transport position.
On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down
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direction. Do not attempt to follow the contour of the
ground.
To increase depth of plugger point penetration, up to 140
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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.
If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that
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it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior
to aerating.
Do not attempt to aerate if ground is too wet.
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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
Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place •
throttle at slow engine speed.
Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and
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lower roller, allowing it to touch the ground.
Roll lawn in the straightest line possible.
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On sloped lawns, always roll in an up and down direction. •
Do not attempt to follow the contour of the ground.
To help flatten lawn, up to 140 lbs. of weight, such as
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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.
If ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that
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it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior
to rolling.
Do not attempt to roll if ground is too wet.
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Drain roller after each use to keep from freezing. •