Aerator
PRO-26
9
Transport Wheels Lift Handle:
The transport wheels lift
handle, located across the rear of the of the handlebar,
raises or lowers the transport wheels. Push on the
transport handle to raise the transport wheels and set
the tines into the turf. To lower the transport wheels and
remove the tines from the turf, pull back on the transport
handle.
Clutch Handle:
The clutch handle is located across the
top of the handlebar.
Slowly pull back on
the clutch handle to
engage the drive.
Slowly Engage The Clutch Handle. Fast
Engagement On Uneven Ground Can Cause The
Aerator To Tip Or Roll Over.
The clutch will not act as a brake when released. If the
clutch is released or disengaged when the Aerator is
going up a slope, the machine will freewheel and roll
backwards towards the operator. If the clutch is released
or disengaged when going down a slope, the machine
will freewheel forward.
Removable Transport Wheels:
The transport wheels
can be temporarily removed to allow the PRO–26 to
fit through gates or narrow openings. With the wheels
removed, the PRO–26 is approximately 0.864 M (34”
inches) wide.
The wheels must be replaced before
operation.
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE AND OPERATOR
CONTROLS
(See Figure 2)
The operator controls are located on the handlebar.
They consist of the engine throttle, the clutch handle,
and the transport wheels handle. Ensure that all
operator controls are in good operating condition. Do
not alter operator controls and/or operate the Aerator
with defective or non-operational operator controls.
Engine Controls:
The engine controls are all located
on the engine except for the throttle. The engine is
equipped with a On/Off switch, a fuel shutoff valve, and
a choke. Ensure that all engine controls are in good
operating condition. Do not alter engine controls and/or
operate the Aerator with defective or non-operational
engine controls.
Engine Throttle:
The throttle is located on the right
hand side of the handlebar. Set the
throttle at a speed that is comfortable
for the operator to walk safely behind.
Decrease throttle speed when operating in an area of
close obstacles.
Forward ground speed is controlled
by the engine speed.
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WARNING
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