AEH Owner’s Manual
Part No 362500
362500_C_HI
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OPERATION
AERATING OPERATION
NOTE
: NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit.
TINES RAISING/LOWERING: The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by operating the tine engagement lever on the
right of the machine. When engaging the ground, be sure that lever cams over and locks into place. Tine penetration is very
dependent on surface preparation. When removing the tines from the engagement position, make sure the lever fully cams
over into the forward position for transport. READ the entire operation section before aerating.
ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, lower the tines into the ground with the tine lowering lever and engage the
tine lever on the left hand side of the handle.
SPEED:
It is recommended for proper aerating performance that the engine be operated at maximum RPM. Control ground
speed using the forward/reverse drive levers. Speed is proportional to the extent the levers are actuated.
AERATE: With the tines engaged, engage either the forward or reverse drive lever for the desired direction of travel. Note:
Core spacing on this machine is determined by speed. The faster you travel the further the spacing between cores pulled and
vice versa.
NOTE
:
The hydraulic system may seem sluggish until the oil reaches a normal operating temperature.
PARKING BRAKE:
To set the parking brake, push the lever located on the rear of the engine base down and to the right so
that it catches. To release the brake, simply push the lever back down and slide it to the left. When the lever is to the right, the
parking brake is on. When the lever is to the left the parking brake is off.
TRANSPORT:
Be sure to lift the tine engagement lever (tines out of the ground) before transporting away from the work area.
LIFTING AND TIE DOWN: DO NOT Lift this unit. Tie down points are located on the frame with labels. Always secure the unit
at tie down points before transporting to job site.
*****TIPS*****
MOW
Mow the lawn to its normal cut height.
WATER
For the best performance and maximum tine penetration the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before aeration.
INSPECT
Check the lawn before beginning work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior
to starting.
IDENTIFY
Mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.
SLOPES
Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes. Use extreme caution when operating on any sloped surface. For lesser sloped areas
operate the unit, traversing up and down at a 45 degree angle to the slope rather than straight across. Extended operation on
steep slopes can cause engine damage.
NOTE
:
DO NOT
release the operators clutch bail when operating on a slope. This will
allow the unit to free wheel and allow the unit to roll down the slope.
NOTE
: Honda engines are equipped with a low oil sensor to
prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil condition (i.e. unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine shuts
down. The maximum operating slope for the engine is 20
0
. The low oil condition must be corrected before the engine can be
restarted. See the engine owner’s manual for more information.
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FOR
REPRODUCTION
