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INTENDED USE AND FUNCTION
The XT5 Aerator is a self-propelled coring tine
type aerator. The XT5 Aerator is intended to be
used for the aeration of the turf at a properly
prepared worksite. The XT5 Aerator is NOT
intended to be used for any purpose other than
the aeration of turf. The XT5 Aerator is NOT
designed for or intended to accept riders.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATOR POSITION
(See Figure 2)
The operating position for the operator is located
behind the handlebar. Do not engage any
controls before moving to the operator position.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Move To the Operator’s Position Behind The Handlebar
Before Engaging Any Operator Controls
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATOR CONTROLS
(See Figure 2)
The Operator Controls are located on the handlebar. They are
the Transport Wheels Lift Handle and the Forward/Reverse
Direction Control Handle. Engine controls are located on the
engine.
Ensure that all operator controls are in good operating
condition. Do not alter operator controls and/or operate the
Aerator with defective or non-operational operator controls.
FIGURE 2
HANDLEBAR
FORWARD/REVERSE
DIRECTION
CONTROL HANDLE
TRANSPORT
WHEELS
TINES AND TINE REEL
REMOVABLE
TRANSPORT WHEELS
LIFT HANDLE
LOCATION OF MAJOR
COMPONENTS
OPERATOR
POSITION
DEPTH
SETTING
STOP
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WEIGHT
FRONT DRIVE WHEELS
NEUTRAL CONTROL KNOB
FRONT TIE DOWN LOCATIONS
REAR TIE DOWN
LOCATIONS
ENGINE
THROTTLE &
FUEL SHUTOFF
ON/OFF
SWITCH
SUBARU ENGINE
CHOKE
BRIGGS &
STRATTON
SUBARU
TRANSPORT
LOCKING
PIN
Description
DESCRIPTION
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