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I. To Adjust Seed Flow Rate:
D
B
A
C
1. Move seed fl ow control lever (D) to the OFF position.
2. Loosen the threaded knob (A).
3. Rotate the adjustment stop (B) to the desired setting
on the label gauge (C).
4. Tighten knob (A) to lock setting.
J. Starting and Stopping Seed Flow
1. Move the fl ow control lever (D) forward to open the
seed fl ow plate.
2. Move the control lever backward to close the seed
fl ow plate.
K. Setting Slicer Depth
Slicer blades can be set to a maximum slicing depth of 1.0
in. (The slicing blades have a 1 in range of movement to
account for blade wear.)
• For dethatching, the blades should just graze the
ground.
• For seeding, the blades should be set to achieve the
desired depth for the seed being planted.
• Keep feet from under machine when adjusting slicer
depth.
• Avoid pinch point at slicer depth adjustment handle.
Danger: Avoid Injury! Always ensure that
slicer blades have come to a complete
stop before leaving operator’s position
A. TO ADJUST THE SLICER DEPTH
1. Move seed fl ow control lever to OFF position.
2. Disengage slicer control lever and wait for slicer
blades to stop rotating.
3. Place Ground Speed Lever in neutral.
A
B
C
4. Move the slicer depth locator pin (A) to the desired
location.
5. Squeeze the lock handle (B) and move slicer lever to
the depth locator pin to achieve desired depth of cut.
6. Release the lock handle (B).
7. To avoid pinch point keep fi ngers away from bottom of
latch plate (C).
Danger: Avoid Injury! Ensure feet are
clear of machine when lowering.
NOTE:
• For 1/4” penetration set the slicer depth locating pin at
position # 4.
• In full-rearward position the slicer blades are at
maximum slicing depth.
• In full-forward position (transport; as shown) the slicer
blades are fully off the surface.
L. Slicing and Seeding
IMPORTANT:
Before engaging slicer, raise front wheels off the
Ground by pressing down on the handlebar. Failure to do this
