Craftsman 486.243361 Manual De Usuario

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CAUTION:  Spike disks have sharp 

points. Exercise caution at all times when 
using the aerator.

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DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is muddy.

•  If ground is extremely hard or dry, it is recommended 

that it be watered down for 1 or 2 hours prior to use.

•  Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of 

lawn aerator.

•  Attach the aerator to the tractor hitch and check to 

see that the aerator is level. Adjust by loosening the 
bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch 
arm mount brackets. Raise or lower the position of the  
arms until the aerator is level. See figure 9.

Aerating cuts small holes in the soil to create reservoirs 
that bring oxygen, fertilizer and water into the root zone. 
For best performance of the spike aerator attachment, the 
following lawn preparation and operation is recommended.
•  Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place 

throttle at slow engine speed.

•  Engage shift lever into lowest possible forward speed 

and increase speed as conditions permit.

•  Aerate in the straightest line possible, making 

overlapping passes to increase spike point pattern.

•  To prevent lawn damage, avoid sharp turns.
•  On sloped lawns aerate in up and down direction.  

NOT aerate across the face of slopes.

•  To increase spike point depth penetration add weight 

as required. The aerator frame holds up to three 
concrete blocks at approximately 35 pounds each. 
Weights can be secured to  frame with straps or other 
binding material. See figure 9.

Service Dates

  Check for loose fasteners 

 

X 

  Check for worn or damaged parts   

X 

 

 

X

  Cleaning 

 

 

X 

 

X

  Lubricate Spike Disk Hubs 

 

 

 

X 

 

 

 

  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
 

Fill in dates as you

  complete regular service.

Bef

ore each use

After each use

Ev

ery season

Bef

ore stor

age

•  Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. 

•  Spiker points can be sharpened with a small grinder 

periodically to maintain good penetration. Spike disks 
should be removed to sharpen points.

•  Before each use check nuts and bolts for tightness.
•  Clean after each use. If rust appears on shield or 

spikes, sand lightly and coat with enamel paint.

•  Lubricate the spike disk hubs with a small amount of 

light oil or grease at the beginning of each season.

•  Always store in dry area when not in use. Coat bare 

metal with light oil or paint.