ryan LAWNAIRE 28 544874F, Operator'S Manual

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SET-UP
GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW
ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS.
UNPACKING - Unpacking the aerator entails
securing the handle and rolling the unit off the
shipping pallet.
1. Cut the banding securing the aerator to the pallet
Banding is under tension and may snap back
when cut. Wear eye protection and stay clear
when cutting the band.
2. Unhook the two side latches. Pivot the hood
forward and remove it from the aerator.
3. Remove the two loose parts bags tied to the unit.
These bags contain the hardware required for
set-up and an extra set of tines.
4. Remove the (6) six bolts securing the handle
cover to the handle and remove the handle
cover.
5. Apply a solution of soap and water to the rubber
isolators
A on the handle and, while holding the
clutch and latch rods up in their approximate
position, slide the handle into the handle
mounts
B . The outside flange of the handle
mount should be loosened to allow the handle to
be inserted to the proper position.
6. Secure the handle with two (2) 3/8-16 X 2 1/2"
screws with locknuts (from hardware bag).
Tighten only until snug. The handle must be free
to move in the rubber mount.
7. Cut the plastic tie from the clutch lever on top of
the handle. Connect the clutch lever rod
C to the
linkage bellcrank D and secure it with the
5/16" washer and hairpin cotter from the
hardware bag.
8. Unhook the spring from the latch E . Slide the
hole in the end of the latch rod F over the pin on
the latch and secure with the 1/2" washer and
cotter pin. Reconnect the spring to the latch.
Cut the safety tie from the latch after the rod and
spring have been attached.