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Lawnaire
IV & V
TRANSPORTING
removing the cast weights and draining the water
drum will decrease the weight for easier loading on a
vehicle or trailer.
if the ryan tote trailer will be used to transport the unit,
the two cast weights must be removed from the aerator
frame and a locking shaft installed in their place.
to remove the weights, pull up on the latch
A
securing
the weights
B
and slide the weights out.
Use caution when removing the cast weights.
Each weight is approximately 22 lbs.
NOTE
: Close the fuel shut off valve
before transporting the unit.
When manually transporting the machine for short
distances:
-
Pull up on the transport lift handle so that the
tines are raised.
-
Pull back on the clutch control handle (bail) to
engage the drive. the water drum will propel the
machine forward.
TRANSPORTING
REMOVABLE TRANSPORT WHEELS
the rear wheels of the Lawnaire v are removable for
transporting the aerator through fence gates.
With the wheels removed the Lawnaire v will pass
through a 32 inch opening.
With the engine off, lower the aerator so that the tines
are on the ground and the wheels are off the ground.
remove hair pins
C
from the axles. Slide wheels and
axles out of transport frame.
Lift up on the aerator handle so the tines are off the
ground. With the tines off the ground, push the aerator
through the gate on the front drum. Once on the other
side of the gate, reinstall the wheels.
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