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OPERATION
to use the front rollers to drive the aerator up ramps.
The slick plastic of the drums will not have traction on
ramps of any kind. Do not attempt to use the steering
brakes to aid in traction, they may make the unit turn
and it go off the ramps. Stop the engine, and push the
aerator up the ramps.
WARNING
The TurnAer-26 Weighs 152 Kg (335 Lbs).
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Use Proper Rated Lifting Equipment and
Techniques and To Lift the TurnAer-26.
Move the unit from trailer to job site in the raised
position (tines up) using the front drums to pull the unit
along. The small size of the drums and slick nature
of the plastic may cause the drums to spin. The drive
mechanism will allow one front drum to spin and the
other to sit still. If this occurs, lightly apply the steering
brake lever for the side that is spinning. This will cause
the other front drum start moving aiding in transport.
MAXIMUM ANGLE OF OPERATION
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Do Not Operate the TurnAer-26 On Steep Slopes.
MAXIMUM SLOPE ANGLE IS 15° DEGREES.
The Aerator Can Tip, Roll Over, Or Roll Back Onto
Operator.
Do not operate the aerator on steep
slopes. Serious injury can occur if the
operator slips and gets feet or hands
caught in the revolving tine reels. If
operated on a steep slope or when
operated in an unsafe manner, the
TurnAer-26 can tip, roll over, or roll back
on to the operator or bystanders. When on a slope of
15° degrees or less, never operate straight up or down
the slope, Approach a minor slope (under 15°) moving
up and down at a 45º degree angle to the slope.
Note:
Some models of Honda engines are
equipped with an “Oil Alert System” that detects
insufficient oil levels in the engine crankcase. If the
TurnAer-26 is operated on a slope, the “Oil Alert
System” may detect a low oil condition causing the
engine to shut down.
ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
Keep hands and feet away from tines, tine reels and
front rollers. Ensure that the engine oil levels are
correct and that the gas tank has been filled 3/4 full
with the proper grade of fuel.
The handlebar must be in the upright operator position.
DO NOT start the engine with the handlebar in the
folded storage position.
To Start Engine:
● Ensure that transport wheels are latched in
lowered position (tines out of the ground).
● Ensure that the clutch is not engage.
● Place Fuel Shutoff in ON Position.
● Place Engine ON/OFF Switch in ON Position.
● Set Choke and Throttle As Needed.
● Pull Starter Rope To Start Engine.
● Allow Engine To Warm Up At Idle Speed.
To Stop Engine:
● Disengage clutch.
● Slow Throttle and Allow Engine to Return to Idle
Speed.
● Lower and latch transport wheels (tines out of
the ground).
● Place Engine ON/OFF Switch to OFF Position.
Do Not Use The Choke To Stop The Engine!!
● Place Engine Fuel Shutoff To OFF Position.
In an emergency situation, release clutch and stop the
engine first by placing engine ON/OFF in OFF position.
TURNAER-26 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always Operate the TurnAer-26 Safely.
Follow All Safety Precautions and Wear the
Appropriate Safety Gear.
Move To the Operator’s Position Behind The
Handlebar Before Engaging Any Operator Control
Handle.
Slowly Engage The Clutch Handle. Fast
Engagement May Cause The Operator to Lose
Control of the Aerator.
DANGER
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Do Not Operate Without Guards In
Place. Keep Hands and Feet Away
From the Tines and Tines Reels.
15° MAX.
OP85370-01
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