ryan 544907, Technical Manual

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5 OPERATION
GB-14
5.8 AERATING _______________________________________________________________
To Aerate:
1. Start the engine raise aerator head.
2. Move shift control lever to L position.
3. Move throttle lever to SLOW, stand to the side of
unit and slowly engage OPC handle.
a. Adjust throttle to desired walking speed after unit
is in motion.
b. Pull clutch control lever until it clicks and locks in
tine operation position.
c. At proper starting point on turf, fully lower aerator
head by pushing down on the tine lever.
4. To stop aerating, pull up on the tine lever to raise
aerator head. Disengage OPC handle.
5.9 TRAILERING______________________________________________________________
If the unit experiences problems and must be shut down
and removed from the area, it should be loaded onto a
trailer for transport.
Use care when loading and unloading unit. Tines may
drag or catch on trailer ramp. To prevent push rods from
being bent, remove the two lowest positioned tines.
Fasten unit to trailer to prevent tractor from rolling or
shifting during transport.
Long Distance Trailering / Transport. If the unit is to be
trailered on the highway, before strapping to trailer, inflate
tires to:
Front - 22 psi (152 kPa)
Rear - 22 psi (152 kPa)
After unloading tractor, reduce tire pressure to normal
operating pressure. See Section 5.7
WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet and
clothing away from aerator mechanism.
NEVER use your hands to clean aerator. Tine edges
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from tine, disengage master
clutch, raise aerator head, stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire, then remove obstruction.
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