OPERATION 7
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7
OPERATION
7.1
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
1.
Visually check all moving parts and all fasteners. If
loose or broken, tighten or replace. Check for broken
or bent tines; replace if necessary.
2.
Check the engine crankcase and gear reduction
case oil levels with the engine resting in a level
position. Add oil if necessary.
3.
Follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations
for the correct type and amount of oil. Fill the fuel
tank according to the engine manufacturer’s
specifications.
WARNING
!
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. Always
stop the engine and do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks when refueling. BE
SURE to reinstall fuel cap after refueling.
NEVER start or run the engine inside where
exhaust fumes can collect. Carbon monoxide
present in the exhaust is an odorless and
deadly gas.
DO NOT operate equipment without shields in
place. DO NOT make adjustments or perform
any maintenance while the engine is running.
Before operating, check the area and remove
any objects which may present a safety hazard
or damage the equipment.
This unit is not designed to be used on steep
slopes. To prevent injury and/or damage to
equipment, use extreme caution when operat-
ing near terraces or hilly terrain. Travel up and
down slopes at a 45
o
angle rather than across,
to prevent unit from tipping over. DO NOT
release clutch handle on a slope; this will
cause freewheeling, allowing the unit to roll
down the slope.
7.2
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 is positioned at the top. Remove the plug,
fill the drum with water and replace the plug. See
Figure 12.
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Figure 12
1. Water Drum Filler 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.
