Part No. 360178 Form No. F121203A
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ENGINE:
See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and
gasoline.
GEAR REDUCTION:
See engine manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for type and amount of oil used. Engine must be level
when checking and filling the gear reduction case. The
engine is shipped from the factory with oil in the gear case.
It shoudl be checked before first use.
ENGINE SPEED:
Controlled by throttle lever on the upper
handle. Under normal conditions, operate at the minimum
throttle speed to accomplish your task.
NOTE: The unit ground speed varies with the engine speed.
FUEL VALVE:
Move fuel valve to "ON" position
Honda: Located below the air cleaner on the engine.
Briggs: Located on face of the engine.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH:
Move to "ON" position
Honda only: Located on side of engine. During normal
operation use the remote stop switch on the operators
handle.
CHOKE:
Engage the choke when starting a cold engine.
Honda: Located below the air cleaner on the engine.
Briggs: Located on top of the air cleaner on the engine.
THROTTLE:
Move the throttle control on the upper handle
to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 12.
NOTE: Honda engines are equiped with a low oil sensor to
prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil condition
(i.e. unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine
shuts down. The low oil condition must be corrected before
the engine can be restarted. See the engine owners
manual for more information.
INTENDED USE:
This machine is designed for aerating
established lawns and large grass covered areas. The
machine should not be used for any other purpose than
that stated above.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operat-
ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.
DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn tine reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws,
loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble
shooting section on page 12).
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Operation
STARTING ENGINE
AERATING OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine.
MOW:
Mow the lawn to it's normal cut height.
WATER:
For the best performance and maximum tine
penetration the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day
before aeration.
INSPECT
lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire,
string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work
prior to starting.
IDENTIFY
and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during
work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or
clothes line anchors, etc.
START ENGINE:
See above.
SET SPEED:
The ground speed of your aerator varies with
the engine speed. Set the engine at approximately half
throttle to start. Speed may be increased based on the turf
conditions (i.e. large flat areas) and operator experience.
Speed should be lowered when operating under adverse turf
conditions (i.e. fenced areas, hills, or slopes).
MOVE:
Be sure the tine engagement control is in the up
position (tines out of the ground) and engage the wheel drive
by squeezing the operators clutch bail against the handle.
Transport the aerator to the work area.
DO NOT-
Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn or
similar area.
DO NOT-
Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°.
DO NOT-
Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it.
DO NOT-
Allow children to operate this equipment.
The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by operating
the tine engagement lever on the upper handle. Tine
penetration is very dependent on surface preparation. READ
the operation section before aerating.
TINES RAISING/LOWERING
TINES UP
TRANSPORT
TINES DOWN
RUNNING
