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SAFETY FIRST
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Entire
Operator’s Manual Before Operating
This Machine.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Keep Hands and Feet Away From the Blade
Assembly. Always Operate the LS–22 Lawn Seeder
Safely. Wear the Appropriate Safety Gear.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
● Read and understand the entire manual.
● Follow all safety instructions, warnings, and decals.
● Safety First – Wear the appropriate safety gear. Safety
glasses, gloves and safety shoes are recommended
when operating the LS–22 Lawn Seeder.
● Check – The seed hopper. The hopper should be
clean and dry. Check the operation of the seed gate. The
gate should operate smoothly without use of excessive
force on the control handle.
● Check – The oil level in the engine crankcase with
the engine setting level. If necessary, fill the engine
crankcase in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s
instructions.
● Grease – The fittings in the rear wheel hubs.
● Use fresh fuel of a type and grade recommended by
the engine manufacturer. Fill the tank 3/4 full.
● Inspect – The blade assembly for damage.
● Check – All guards are in place.
● Check – Retighten any loose nuts and screws to
ensure safe operation. Tighten handlebar locking
knobs.
● Inspect and prepare the work site.
● Check – The work site for above and below ground
obstructions and/or dangerous areas.
WORK SITE PREPARATION
Inspect the work site obstructions. Plan your path and
know the location of any above ground or below ground
objects.
Under certain conditions, the LS–22 Lawn Seeder
blades can reach a depth of 50 mm (2” inches). Damage
will occur to any buried object that the blades may come
in contact with.
Operation
Locate and mark
all shallow buried electrical cables,
including electric service, cable TV, telephone, outdoor
lighting, any other type of buried cable that may be
damaged by the seeding process.
Locate and mark
any shallow buried natural gas,
propane gas, or other gas or fuel line that may be
damaged by the seeding process.
Locate and mark
all sprinkler and irrigation heads,
above and below ground irrigation control boxes, water
shut-offs, control valves, and any shallow buried irrigation
lines that may be damaged by the seeding process.
Locate and mark
any shallow buried roof drain pipes,
drain tiling, drain catch basins, or any other buried
drainage items that may be damaged in the seeding
process.
BLADE DEPTH SETTING
Push the wheel lift handle forward to raise the machine
to its “Blades Up” position. Loosen the locking handle on
the blade depth adjuster. Adjust the desired blade depth
by turning the depth adjustment knob.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Stop Engine Before
Adjusting Blade Depth
Turning the knob in the “Lower” direction sets the blades
deeper into the turf. Turning in the “Raise” direction
raised the blades. Tighten the locking handle firmly
before seeding. The ideal setting for the blade assembly
is with the tips of the blade reaching 3 mm to 6 mm
(1/8” to 1/4”) into the soil. Seed buried too deep will not
germinate.
NOTICE
Cutting too deep can damage
the existing grass.
The LS–22 Lawn Seeder is a not power rake, dethatcher,
or a rototiller. Cutting the soil too deep causes excessive
wear of the blades and undesired operating vibrations.
FILLING SEED HOPPER
The seed hopper holds approximately 13.6 Kg (30
pounds). Hopper volume is 0.02 Cubic Meter (1,252.22
cubic inches or 0.72 Cubic Feet).
Before filling the seed hopper, inspect the operation
of the seed gate. With the seed dial set at “17”, the
gate should operate smoothly. The gate should move
completely from open to close without binding. Check
the seed agitator shaft. The shaft should turn easily
without rubbing or binding on the hopper.
WARNING
SAFE-14
WARNING
SAFE-15
OPERATION
