ATI Corporation Preseeder 365, Operator'S Manual

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PRESEEDER OPERATION
GENERAL SAFETY
The Preseeder tiller is a machine designed
to quickly prepare a level, fine-textured bed,
ready for seeding turfgrass. It is intended for
conditioning and leveling the top layer of soil; it
is not designed to be used as a deep tiller. If
hard, unbroken soil is encountered, it is recom-
mended that a chisel be used first for two rea-
sons:
1. To break up the soil for more efficient
operation.
2. To allow more water to be absorbed,
thereby reducing surface erosion.
To prevent personal injury,
make certain all tractor and
Preseeder tiller safety shields are in place and
secure before operating.
OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT
STARTING THE ATTACHMENT
1. Raise attachment to transport position.
2. Adjust the depth adjustment cam to the
desired working depth.
3. Start the engine and place the throttle in
the run position as described in the
STARTING THE ENGINE SECTION.
4. Depress the ATTACHMENT DRIVE
CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER, A, as
shown. This releases the brake and engages
the drive (See Figure 23).
NOTE: Engage attachment before lower-
ing onto the ground.
5. Push down on the handle bars and pull the
TRANSPORT RELEASE LEVER A to
lower the tiller to working depth (See
Figure 24).
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH CONTROL
1. Raise the tiller to transport position.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the Lock Pin and rotate the Depth
Adjustment Cam to the desired depth (See
Figure 25).
4. Reinsert the lock pin to set the depth.
FIGURE 23 Attachment Drive Control and Brake Lever
FIGURE 25 Depth Cam Adjustment
FIGURE 24 Transport Release Lever