OPERATION
WARNING
CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT PLACE
YOUR FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS UNDER
THE TINES WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE.
WARNING
CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT PLACE
FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS UNDER TINES
WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE.
Lowering Handle
PREPARATION
1. Carefully read this manual and operate Aerator correctly.
2. Always check machine on level ground.
3. Visually check all moving parts and all fasteners, if loose or
broken, tighten or replace. Check for broken or bent tines,
replace if necessary.
4. Lubricate all fittings after every four hours of using machine,
using a pressurized gun with standard lithium base lubricant
(see “General Maintenance” section). Wipe off fittings before
and after lubricating.
5. Check engine crankcase and gear reduction case oil levels
with engine resting in a level position. Add oil if necessary.
(Refer to engine manufacturer’s owners manual for the cor-
rect type and amount of oil.)
6. Fill the fuel tank according to engine manufacturer specifica
-
tions.
7. For best performance and maximum tine penetration, thor-
oughly water lawn the day before aeration.
8. Police lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e.
sprinklers, hoses, toys, etc.)
9. Mark underground sprinkler heads and other hidden
obstacles to prevent damage.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Turn fuel cock to the “open” position.
2. Turn choke on (closed).
3. Turn ignition switch to “on”.
4. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.
5. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open).
6. Allow engine to run one minute before operating.
7. Check engine rpm setting before operating.
DO NOT
exceed 3600 rpm.
TRANSPORTING AERATOR
1. Raise tines before transporting unit across surfaces or before
transporting from one work area to another by lifting up on
lowering handle (see Fig. 1).
2. Aerator can be transported with the engine running or
with the engine off.
TO OPERATE AERATOR
1. Start engine. (See “Starting Engine” section.)
2. Make sure the rear tires are in the down position (tines not
touching ground). Slowly pull back on control handle(s).
(See Fig. 1.)
Fig. 1
3. Move Aerator to the work area. (See “Transporting Aerator”
section.)
4. Upon reaching the work area, release control handle(s) and
push down on lowering handle (see Fig. 1) putting tines in the
turf.
5. Pull back slowly on the control handle(s) to begin aerating.
6. For maximum tine penetration into turf, apply downward pres-
sure on handle.
7
.
Models CA-18
:
At the end of aerating run, release control
handle and lift up on lowering handle. Turn Aerator around and
repeat steps 5 and 6.
8. When finished aerating, lift up on lowering handle to move
wheels into transport position. (See “Transporting Aerator”
section.)
9. To stop engine, take hands off control handle(s).
10. Turn off ignition switch.
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Control Handle (Left Side)
