Question 1

Should I keep going if It is not lifting the dirt out of the tube?

Accepted Answer

You may unclog the tines using the included soil core remover.  If the tines continue to clog, the soil may be too wet or too dry.  Additionally, the tines may not be extracting any soil cores from the ground if the soil is highly compacted, because water cannot penetrate compacted soil during rain or irrigation; water will simply runoff the surface of the compacted soil, leaving the soil too dry to aerate. We do recommend that you keep going if you have such highly compacted soil. By doing so, you will be creating holes in the ground and loosening the compacted soil, even though you are not extracting any soil cores. The holes that are created will collect water during the next rain or irrigation, and this water will slowly penetrate the soil.  Subsequently, you should find it easier to aerate since the soil is more moist, leading to healthier looking grass as well.  Aerating in highly compacted soil will cause the tines to wear more quickly, so please sharpen or replace the tines if the tine tips become blunt or deformed.

Question 2

Where can I get replacement tines?

Accepted Answer

The replacement tines are available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHL9J9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_RKVH94NMJG07A6BQJVGT#

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Question 3

How many tines does this item come with?

Accepted Answer

It comes with two sets of tines so you can create four holes with every step. However, we recommend using one set of tines only when you begin to use it. Two sets of tines may be used after you have gained enough experience and only if the soil is very moist.

Question 4

Does plug automatically empty into container?

Accepted Answer

Kind of, the soil has to have the right amount of moisture. I rarely use the container. I rake the plugs into lawn. If the soil does not have the correct moisture it'll clog, then you need to hammer a rod to unclog it. The thing works but its a work out.

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Step 'N Tilt Core Lawn Aerator Version 3 (with Container)

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