Alamo Bush Hog PA10, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
PA8 & PA10 05/21 Operation Section 4-15
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6. Once the tine working depth is determined, stop tractor, place tractor in park or set the park brake, shut
tractor engine off, and remove switch key.
7. Determine which cylinder stops (3) it will take to fill cylinder rod at the predetermined depth.
10.2 Operating the Aerator
Before using the Aerator on any job, first remove any sticks, limbs, rocks, concrete or debris from the area.
Before aerating any area that employs irrigation or uses a sprinkler system, mark sprinklers heads with flags so
they can be avoided. Locate and avoid any shallow buried telephone, TV, electrical cables or gas lines.
Start in the middle of the area to be aerated and work towards the outer perimeter. This will enable you to avoid
mashing freshly pulled cores.
It may necessary to add more weight or wait until after a rain or after irrigation has been done to soften the
ground to achieve the desired penetration. Blocks, sand bags, bricks, etc. can be used as extra weight if
fastened securely. Also weight can be added to the Aerator by installing optional water tanks.
Do not allow riders for the purpose of adding extra weight. Never allow riders for any
reason.
11. Shutting Down the Implement
To shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to
a complete stop.
Park the tractor on a level surface, place the
transmission in park or neutral and apply the
parking brake, lower the attached implement to the
ground, shut down the engine, remove the key,
before exiting the tractor.
12. DISCONNECTING THE AERATOR FROM THE TRACTOR
Before disconnecting the aerator, all movement must cease. Move the implement to a level storage location
and lower the unit to the ground. If the aerator is not resting securely on the ground, block the implement up
securely before attempting to disconnect it from the tractor.
Use extreme care to keep feet and hands from under the aerator and clear of any pinch points.
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