Textron Jacobsen 744908A, Technical Manual

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10
Lawnaire
IV & V
OPERATION
AERATING
NOTE : For best performance and maximum tine
penetration, the lawn should be thoroughly
watered the day before aeration.
1. Rotate the water drum on the front of the unit
until the filler plug F is positioned at the top.
Remove the plug, fill the drum with water and
replace the plug.
2. Move the engine On/Off switch to the "ON"
position and then pull the recoil starter and
choke as required to start the engine.
3. Lift the transport lift handle if necessary to make
sure the tines are not touching the ground,
advance the throttle, slowly pull back on the
clutch handle control and transport the aerator to
the work area.
NOTE : Never cross hard objects or surfaces (such
as sidewalks, driveways, stepping stones,
etc.) with tines in the down position.
4. Upon reaching the work area, release the clutch
control handle and adjust the throttle speed for
aerating.
5. Push down on the transport lift handle, lowering
the aerating tines to the turf.
6. Pull back slowly on the clutch control handle to
start aerating.
NOTE : For maximum tine penetration into turf,
apply downward pressure on the handle,
until drum is off the ground.
7. At the end of each aerating pass, release the
clutch control handle, lift up on the handle
assembly and pivot the unit on the water drum.
Resume aerating.
8. When finished aerating, lift up on the transport
lift handle to move the unit into transport
position.
9. Drain the water drum when finished with
aerating.