Adjusting your lawn aerator often involves preparing it for movement between sections of your lawn or for storage. Based on the provided information, one key action involves manipulating the unit to raise the tines off the ground.
Preparing Your Aerator for Movement
When you are finished aerating a section of your lawn or need to move the machine, it's essential to lift the soil-piercing tines (also known as 'signs' in the reference) clear of the ground. This allows you to turn or transport the aerator without damaging the tines or your property.
The reference indicates a method for doing this:
- Tilt and Engage Wheels: To raise the tines, "Turn the unit back on its Wheels to raise the signs clear of the ground." This suggests tilting the aerator backward until it rests securely on its transport wheels.
- Maneuver: Once the tines are lifted, you can then "Turn the machine round. Ready for the next one repeat." or move it as needed.
- Repeat Process: You will "Repeat this process until the entire area has been covered," implying this action is performed each time you finish a pass or section and need to reposition the machine.
Steps for Lifting Tines
- Ensure the aerator is stationary.
- Carefully tilt the unit backward.
- Continue tilting until the weight rests on the transport wheels.
- Verify the tines are fully clear of the ground surface.
- You can now safely move or turn the aerator.
This method effectively changes the state of the aerator from operational (tines down) to transport/maneuvering (tines up), which can be considered a necessary adjustment during the aeration process.
Please note that typical adjustments like setting aeration depth or adding weight to the unit may involve different mechanisms depending on your specific aerator model, but the provided reference focuses specifically on lifting the tines using the wheels for movement.
