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Note:
You must stow all spacers.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 at the other side of
the machine.
7. Install the coring-head cover; refer to Installing
the Coring-Head Cover (page 69) .
8.
Adding Additional Weight
With the weight transfer adjusted, it is possible to
aerate turf that is hard enough ground cause the
machine to lift the rear tires off the ground. This may
lead to irregular hole spacing.
If this lifting occurs, you can add optional
counterweight plates to the rear frame axle tube.
Each counterweight plate adds 28.5 kg (63 lb) to the
machine. You can add up to 2 plates. Refer to the
Parts Catalog of your machine for the counterweight
and hardware part numbers.
Moving the Machine by
Hand
Bypassing the Hydraulic Pump
and Moving the Machine
Required tools: 15 mm socket and socket wrench
Important:
Do not operate the engine with the
bypass valve open for more than 10 to 15 seconds.
1. If possible, park the machine on a level surface.
2. Fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage
the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove
the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the 2 flange head bolts that secure the
storage bin to the bin bracket (
Figure 125 ).
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Figure 125
1. Storage bin 3. Bin bracket
2. Flange head bolt
4. Locate the cover for the bypass-valve screw
between the engine and hydraulic pump as
shown in
Figure 126 ).
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Figure 126
1. Bypass valve
5. Use a 15 mm socket and socket wrench to rotate
the bypass valve counterclockwise 1-1/2 turns.
Important:
Do not rotate the bypass valve
more than 1-1/2 turns.
6. If you tow the machine, pull it using the front
tie-down hoop (
Figure 127 ).
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