Aerator
PRO-26
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OPERATION
PLANNING AERATING PATH
Move the Aerator to the area being aerated before
lowering the tines. To prevent damage to the front
drum and the tines, do not operate the Aerator 26 with
the tines down across any hard surface, rock covered
areas, over obstacles or across pavement.
For best results, only go in straight lines. Gentle
sweeping turns can be made, but the holes left by the
Aerator will be enlarged.
Do Not Attempt to make
turns with the clutch engaged.
For best results, aerate the turf more than once to
maximize the number of holes. Aerate the same work
site at least twice, changing direction of travel by 90°
degrees. Change to 45° degrees if aerating for a third
pass. For safety reasons, only do minor slopes at 45°
degree angles to the slope. Never operate the Aerator
on steep slopes.
TURNING AERATOR AT THE END OF A ROW AND
MOVING AERATOR BACKWARDS
To turn the Aerator at the end of a row, release clutch
and lower the transport wheels to remove the tines
from the turf. Push down on the handlebar and swivel
Aerator around on transport wheels. Another method is
to release clutch, lift up on the handlebar to remove the
tines from the turf, and swivel the aerator around on its
front drum.
To back up the Aerator, tines must be removed from the
turf. Release clutch, lower the transport wheels and pull
the Aerator backwards.
DANGER
SAFE-012
OP85395-04B
To Stop Aerating Operations:
● Release Clutch Control Handle.
● Raise Tines From the Ground By
Pulling Transport Wheel Lift Handle
Up.
● Set Engine Throttle to Slow and Allow
Engine To Return To Idle Speed.
● Stop Engine By Placing Engine
ON/OFF Switch to OFF Position.
Do
Not Use The Choke To Stop The
Engine!!
● Drain Water From Front Drum.
To Start Aerating Operations:
Move the Aerator 26 to the turf area.
Fill Front Water Drum. Attach Removable Weight to the Rear
of Aerator Chassis.
Start Engine. Increase Throttle Speed To 3/4 Throttle. Adjust
Throttle During Operation As Needed.
Lower Tines to the Ground By Pushing Transport Wheel Lift
Down.
Slowly Engage Clutch Control Handle - Follow Planned Path.
When aerating, check the depth of the holes by checking the
cores. If tines are not penetrating deep enough, pushing down on
the handlebar while aerating will increase the weight on the tines.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Keep Hands and Feet Away
From Tines.
DANGER
WARNING
AERATOR OPERATION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Move To the Operator’s Position Behind The
Handlebar Before Engaging Any Operator Control
Handle. Follow All Safety Precautions and Wear The
Appropriate Safety Gear.
