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OPERATION
Starting Engine
1. Turn fuel cock to the “open” position.
2. Turn choke on (closed).
3. Turn ignition switch to “on”.
4. Move throttle lever to high RPM setting. Do not
exceed 3600 rpm.
5. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.
6. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open).
7. Allow engine to run one minute before using.
8. Check engine rpm setting before operating. DO NOT
exceed 3600 rpm.
Stopping Engine
1. Turn throttle to “slow” position.
2. Turn off ignition switch.
OPERATING THE TURF RAKE/SEEDER
Preparation
1. Police lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e. sprin-
klers, hoses, toys, etc.). Remove all items.
2. Make sure underground sprinkler heads and other hid-
den obstacles are marked to prevent damage.
3. Mark other areas where unit can be a problem or too
risky (i.e. mud, tree roots, steep hills).
Operating
1. Put speed lever in neutral position.
2. Start the engine. CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not
place your feet or other body parts under the blade
while starting the engine.
3. Engage top bail.
4. Select forward or reverse with the speed lever.
5. Drive Turf Rake/ Seeder to the area to be raked or
seeded.
6. Move height adjustment lever to the appropriate set-
ting for the shaft assembly being used. (see “optional
shaft assemblies” section .
7. Lift bottom bail to engage the main shaft.
8. Release bail to stop.
10. When finished, reverse steps 6 through 3, leaving the
wheel drive handle on for transportation.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
To keep the rake / seeder in good operating condition, per-
form the following:
•
Keep blades sharp; a sharp blades cut cleaner, faster
and more uniformly and place less load on the ma-
chine. Sharpen cutting edge on bevel or top side only.
•
Keep drive belt at proper tension and free of oil and dirt
at all times.
• Check engine oil level and air filter element daily.
•
Check for loose bolts and connections.
• All grease fittings are pressurized type. Use a good
grade Lithium Base Grease or equivalent. Grease
eccentric arms sparingly every 4 hours of service, all
others daily. Wipe off all grease fittings before and
after each greasing (there are a total of 8 grease fit
-
tings).
•
Engine (refer to engine manufacturer’s manual).
Changing Blade Assemblies
Within minutes your machine can be converted to a turf
rake, turf seeder or turf slicer by purchasing the optional
blade assemblies available complete with the side plates,
bearings and drive pulley.
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SAFETY
WARNING
BLADE SHARPENING –
Wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment when sharpening blades. Use correct
tools for sharpening or when servicing machine.
