5. Operating Instructions
DANGER
Do not operate the Verticutter until you
have completely read this manual.
5.1 Preliminary Checks
1. Clear any debris from above and underneath the machine
2. Ensure scheduled maintenance activities have been
completed.
3. Inspect belts for condition and correct tension.
4. Inspect blades for wear or damage.
5. Ensure all guards and covers are firmly fixed in place.
6. Check engine oil level; change according to manufacturer’s
recommendations.
5.2 Start Up
1. Check that blades are disengaged - push the pulley clutch
handle all the way forward.
2. Check that the blades are in the raised position - pull the
Lifting/lowering handle towards you and ensure that it locks
into position.
3. Check that motion lever is in the stop (full back) position.
4. Turn engine switch to ON.
5. Move fuel valve lever to the ON position.
6. Operate the choke lever in the direction of the arrow.
7. Slide the engine lever about half way toward the FAST
position.
8. Pull the recoil starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Repeat until engine starts.
9. Once the engine starts slide the choke lever to the off position
immediately.
5.3 Driving (Traversing) the Verticutter
1. Use the motion lever to move in the desired direction. Push
the lever forward (away from you) to move forward. Speed is
controlled by how far the motion lever is pushed forward.
2. To steer or manoeuvre the verticutter in a desired direction
depress the Neutral Lever to put the transaxle into neutral then
steer the machine as you desire, dropping back into drive
once you have lined up your direction of travel by releasing
the Neutral Lever.
