Part No. 350177 Form No. F021604B
OPERATION
continued
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MOW:
Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height
(approximately 2" tall)
DRY:
Be sure grass is dry. Wet conditions can cause in-
creased damage to healty grass.
SET DEPTH:
With engine off, set the raking depth so that the
blades just touch on a flat surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk).
START ENGINE:
See Page 5.
ENGAGE BLADES:
Pull back on the bail on the operators
handle.
NOTE:
When engaging the blades in heavy load
conditions (i.e. heavy thatch, or very uneven turf), push down
on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly.
Engage the blades. Slowly lower the unit into the turf.
SLICE:
Verti-cut a small test area and examine the results.
Some thatch and cut stems should be removed and deposited
on top of the healthy grass. Grass runners should be cut and
ready for removal. If excessive damage occurs to healthy
grass, adjust the blade depth to decrease damage. Continue
raking the yard, working in one direction (i.e. north-south, or
east-west).
NOTE:
If a large drop in engine RPM occurs, or
the unit pulls you forward and bounces during operation the
blade depth is set too low.
REMOVE THATCH/STEMS:
After verti-cutting, a layer of
thatch and cut stems will be deposited over the top of the lawn.
We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for
collection and removal of the thatch/stems.
DO NOT-
Use this machine on any surface other than a
lawn.
DO NOT-
Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°.
DO NOT-
Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to
operate it.
DO NOT-
Allow children to operate this equipment.
OVERSEEDING OPERATION
MOW:
Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut
height (approximately 2" tall)
DRY:
Be sure grass is dry. Wet conditions can cause
increased damage to healthy grass.
SEED:
Spread grass seed according to the seed
suppliers directions (e.g. 10 lbs. per 1000 ft
2
[4.5 kg. per
93 m
2
])
SET DEPTH:
With engine off, set the raking depth so
that the blades reach 1/4"-1/2"(6-12 mm) below a flat
surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk).
START ENGINE:
See Page 5.
ENGAGE CLUTCH:
Pull back on the bail on the
operators handle.
NOTE:
When engaging the clutch in
heavy load conditions (i.e. heavy thatch, or very
uneven turf), push down on the operators handle lifting
the front wheels slightly. Engage the clutch. Slowly
lower the unit into the turf.
DO NOT-
Use this machine on any surface other than a
lawn.
DO NOT-
Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°.
DO NOT-
Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to
operate it.
DO NOT-
Allow children to operate this equipment.
SLICE:
Run machine over the area that has been
seeded to incorporate the seed into the soil. If exces-
sive damage occurs to healthy grass, adjust the blade
depth to decrease damage. Continue raking the yard,
working in one direction (i.e. north-south, or east-west).
NOTE:
If a large drop in engine RPM occurs, or the unit
pulls you forward and bounces during operation the
blade depth is set too low.
WATER/FERTILIZE:
After the seed has been worked
into the soil, water and fertilize according to the seed
suppliers directions.
VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION
NOTE: Must have the slicing reel assembly (350113) for
this operation.
NOTE: Must have the slicing reel assembly (350113) for
this operation.
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