CRT45-0544

Description

• Description: Agri-Fab 40″ (1016 mm) Tow-Behind Spike 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. Aerates by slicing the soil to create small reservoirs that will
• bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the roots.
• Replaces OEM: Agri-Fab 45-0544
• Carton Size: (inches) (L x W x H) 44.4″ x 11.5″ x 13.9″
• Carton Size: (mm) (L x W x H) 1127.76 mm x 292.1 mm x 353.06 mm
• 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: Universal hitch design means it can be used with most lawn tractors.
• 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.
• Made in the USA.
• 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.
• 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).
• Brand: Agri-Fab
• Product Line: Aerator – Spike Type, Spike Aerator,