ryan 544863B, Technical Manual

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Figure 9. Height Adjustment Tube Attachment
1. Height Adjustment Tube
2. Height Adjustment Link
13. Cut banding securing aerator to pallet. Pull up on
height control handle to raise aerator to the transport
position. Carefully remove aerator from pallet.
CONTROLS
Height Control Handle: Controls transport wheels.
Pushing down on handle will lower tines. Pulling handle
up will raise tines. See Figure 10.
Clutch Control Handle: Engages belt tightener clutch
and controls engine throttle. Pulling back on handle
engages clutch while increasing engine speed. Handle is
spring loaded, by releasing handle, the clutch is disen-
gaged, and engine speed is reduced. See Figure 10.
WARNING
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Releasing the clutch on an incline will cause
freewheeling which will allow unit to roll back
down the incline.
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Figure 10. Handle Controls
1. Height Control Handle
2. Clutch Control Handle
NOTICE
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The Lawnaire IV is available with either a 3.5 HP
Briggs & Stratton engine or a 4 HP Honda engine.
Briggs & Stratton Engine Controls: The engine is
equipped with an On/Off control, a choke control and fuel
shut–off valve. On/Off control must be in the “ON” posi-
tion for the engine to be started. Turning the On/Off con-
trol to the “OFF” position will stop the engine. Using the
choke control will help start a cold engine. After engine
starts, adjust choke for best running results. Once engine
warms, the choke should not be needed. Refer to
Figure 11.
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Figure 11. Briggs & Stratton Engine Controls
1. Choke Control
2. On/Off Control
3. Fuel Shut–off valve
Honda Engine Controls: The engine is equipped with a
Choke, Fuel Valve and On/Off switch. Fuel Valve, and
On/Off switch must both be in “ON” position to start
engine. Turn On/Off switch to “OFF” to stop engine.
Using the choke will help start a cold engine. After engine
starts, adjust choke for best running results. Once engine
warms, the choke should not be needed. Refer to
Figure 12.