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PLUG AERATOR

 

Description

  • Description: Agri-Fab 40″ (1016 mm) Tow-Behind Plug Aerator
  • 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.
  • Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up to three inches in length, from
  • 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 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 foot paths or drive ways 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 the depth of plugger point penetration, up to 140 lb (63.5 Kg) of
  • weight, such as bags of sand or (4) 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).
  • 11. Due to small rocks and gravel which are normally present in aerated 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.
  • Replaces OEM: Agri-Fab 45-05182
  • Carton Size: (inches) 43.0″ x 17.6″ x 8.6 (L x W x H)
  • Carton Size: (mm) 1092 mm x 447 mm x 218 mm (L x W x H)
  • Height: (inches) 24″
  • Height: (mm) 610 mm
  • Length: (inches) 50″
  • Length: (mm) 1270 mm
  • Weight: 79 lbs (36.83 kg)
  • Width: (inches) 39″
  • Width: (mm) 990.6 mm
  • 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: 24 knives to penetrate the soil.
  • Knives are manufactured from 12 gauge galvanised steel.
  • Transport handle for easy raising and lowering of the aerator knives.
  • Pulls plugs up to 3 inches deep for thicker and healthier lawn.
  • Tray is 40″ x 16″ (1016 mm x 406 mm) and manufactured from 13 guage steel then
  • powder coated.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • To avoid damage, the knives must be raised prior to making a turn.
  • Reversing (backing up) is not recommended when the plug aerator is fully loaded.
  • Additional weight of up to 140 lb (63.5 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 – Plug Type, Plug Aerator,