10
Unit Operation
1.
Put operator platform down! Step on platform careful not to hit
the foot switch. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITH PLATFORM IN THE
UP LOCKED POSITION! Serious bodily harm can occur.
2.
Release Parking brake as shown in figure 10 . Tire damage can
occur if parking brake is not released.
3.
Push both steering controls forward, to move the unit forward.
The more pressure applied, the greater the speed.
4.
Pulling back on both steering controls will put the unit in reverse.
5.
Reduce the speed of the left or right steering control while moving
forward to turn left or right.
6.
Always set parking brake before stepping off or turning off the
unit.
Figure 10
Usage
1.
Lower aeration tines into the ground by holding the foot pedal
down (figure 11) or switching the tine position switch to down.
2.
Lock the tines in the up position by switching to transport.
3.
Tines can remain in the ground when making wide gentle turns.
For sharper turns and 180’s the tines must be lifted prior to
turning this will prevent turf damage.
4.
Always lift tines prior to transporting and crossing over concrete,
tree roots, and other hard surfaces.