Operation
Lowering the Tines
DANGER
The rotating tines are dangerous. Tine contact
can cause serious injury or death.
Do Not put hands or feet under the machine
when the engine is running.
1.
Disengage the parking brake. Set throttle to
“FAST” position.
2.
Press the thumb switch until desired tine depth
is achieved.
Important:
The tines are rotating when the
tines are lowered and the motion control lever
is moved out of the neutral position.
3.
Once desired tine depth is achieved, move the
motion control levers forward to aerate.
Important:
Keep the drive tires on the ground
at all times to maximize lateral machine stability
and aeration quality.
Raising the Tines
To raise the tines, press the right thumb switch until
the tines reach desired height, then release.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the motion control levers back to the
neutral position and bring the machine to a full
stop.
2.
Press the right thumb switch until the tines reach
desired height, then release.
3.
Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
4.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
5.
Engage the parking brake.
6.
Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting the engine.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one
lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may
lose control of the machine, which may cause
damage to the machine or injury.
•
Use caution when making turns.
•
Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Important:
To begin movement (forward or
backward), the brake lever must be disengaged
(pushed forward) before the motion control
levers can be moved.
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Figure 11
1.
LH Motion control lever
5.
Forward
2.
RH Motion control lever
6.
Neutral
3.
Front reference bar
7.
Reverse
4.
Front of the machine
Driving Forward
1.
Make sure the motion control levers are in the
neutral position.
2.
Release the parking brake.
3.
To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
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