Maintenance - Precision TA500 Manuel D'utilisation

Raising/Lowering your Spike Aerator
1. Attach the unit to your tractor on a level surface us-
ing the provided clevis pin and clevis pin clip.
2. Once you enter the grassy surface, lower the aera-
tor for operation, move the handle to the side and
push back to engage the spikes.
3. When complete, pull handle forward and lock to
raise the unit and engage the wheels.
See Figure 8.
Raising and lowering
Raising and lowering
Lower
Lower
Figure 8
Figure 8
Using the Spike Aerator
Aerating involves cutting small holes into the soil to
create small reservoirs allowing air, fertilizer, and water
to reach the grass or plant's roots. The following lawn
preparation and aerator operation is recommended
for optimal performance.
Mow the lawn and remove grass clippings prior to us-
ing the plug aerator. Your plug aerator should be at-
tached to your riding mower or tractor on a level sur-
face such as a driveway or garage floor with wheels
engaged.
Once you are on the grass, have the tractor in thelow-
est forward speed and then disengage the wheels by
moving the handle out of the locked posithe ground.
Speed can be increased as conditions permit. On
slopes, always operate in an up and down direction
only. Overlapping passes can be done to increase the
density of the spike point pattern.
DO NOT make sharp turns while the plug tines are
engaged in the ground as this will damage the lawn.
Weight can be placed on the top plate to increase the
depth of plug tines penetration. Weight may be need-
ed for many applications, but DO NOT exceed the max-
imum weight of 100 lbs. The plate has been designed
to hold concrete blocks. Secure the blocks with suit-
able binding material such as rubber tie down straps
or wire. Not for use with Zero Turn Radius Mowers.

Maintenance

1. Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for tight-
2. Clean after each use to prevent rust. The key to
Raise
Raise
3. If rust should develop, sand lightly and then paint
4. Periodically check all moving parts for free move-
5. Your plug tines can be removed for sharpening.
6. Sharpening plug tines will allow you to maintain
Storage
1. Be careful to store your spike aerator with the spikes
2. Always store your spike aerator in a dry area, and
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ness.
years of trouble-free service is to keep your unit
clean and dry.
area with enamel.
ment and if necessary, lubricate with oil.
good soil penetration.
towards the floor or a wall. Plug tines are sharp and
can cause considerable damage.
coat exposed metal with light oil when not in use.