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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Clear the lawn of any debris.
Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects.
Be especially sure to check for hidden
electrical cables or similar in the surface
of the lawn.
OPERATION
Before you start
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Mow the lawn 1/2" shorter than normal.
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Allow the lawn to dry. Wet conditions can cause
extensive damage to healthy grass.
FLAIL BLADES OR SPRING TINES:
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Flail Blades or Spring Tines:
Set blade or
tine depth so that the blades or tines just touch
on a flat surface such as a sidewalk or driveway.
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Delta Blades:
Set blades to penetrate the soil
to a depth of 1/8" to 1/4" with a maximum
penetration of 1/2". Check your seed bag for
the manufacture’s recommended depth of
application
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Set blade depth so that the blades just touch
on a flat surface such as a sidewalk or driveway.
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Lawns with deep thatch exceeding 3/4" may
be best dethatched in two treatments (spring
and fall) to avoid major shock to an older lawn.
Starting
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Set the transport lever in working position.
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To engage the clutch in heavy thatch, bear
down on the handle and raise the front wheels
slightly. Hold the clutch engaged against the
handle and carefully lower the machine into the
turf.
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Do a small test area at a slow walking pace.
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If the engine speed drops excessively, the
depth setting is too deep.
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If the machine pulls forward and bucks roughly,
the depth setting is too deep. Check for stones
or fixed objects in the lawn.
Finishing
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Remove all extracted thatch from the grass and
compost/dispose of properly.
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Other methods for improving your lawn may
include aeration and fertilization.
T R A N S P O R T
LEVER
DEPTH KNOB
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