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85397-85398 Rev F
Engine Controls:
All engine controls are on the engine.
● On the Briggs & Stratton engine, a throttle is located on
the right hand side of the engine. The throttle controls the
engine speed and has a shut down “Stop” position.
A fuel
shutoff valve is located on the right side the engine.
● The Subaru engine does not have a throttle. The engine
speed will automatically go to full speed after starting. The
Subaru engine has a choke for starting and a on/off switch
for shut down.
The fuel shutoff for the Subaru is part of the
fuel tank selector.
Neutral Lock Knob:
When the engine is not running,
the front drive wheels are locked and will not turn. The
neutral lock knob allows the user
to set the transaxle in “neutral”
which allows the front wheels to
turn. Pull the knob out and move to the side to unlock the
wheels and latch the knob. When the engine is running,
the knob must be unlatch before the transaxle will work.
Direction Control Handle (See Figure 3):
The handle
controls both forward/reverse direction and speed. Pushing
forward on the handle makes the machine go forward. The
further the handle is pushed forward the faster the machine
will go.
If the handle is pulled backwards, the machine will go
in reverse (back up towards operator). The further the handle
is pulled backwards, the faster the machine will backup.
Forward and Reverse ground speed is controlled
by the Direction Handle.
Choose a speed that is comfortable for the operator to
walk safely behind. Decrease speed when operating in an
area of close obstacles.
Slowly Engage The Direction Control Handle. Fast
Engagement On Uneven Ground Can Cause The
Aerator To Tip Or Roll Over.
The direction handle will not act as a brake when released.
If the direction handle is released when the Aerator is
going up a slope, the machine can freewheel forwards
or backwards towards the operator.
Transport Locking Pin (See Figure 4):
The transport
locking pin secures the transport wheels in a lowered
position for transporting, maintenance or storage. The
pin must be removed during operation. Stored the pin in
the “Unlocked” hole in the wheel linkage
(See Figure 4).
Transport Wheels Lift Handle (See Figure 4):
The
transport wheels lift handle, located across the rear of
the handlebar, raises or lowers the transport wheels.
Push down on the transport handle to raise the transport
wheels so that the tines go into the turf. Pull up on the
transport handle to lower the transport wheels and
remove the tines from the turf.
Depth Setting Stop (See Figure 4):
The depth
setting stop limits the depth of tine penetration by
limiting the raised position of the transport wheels.
If the tines are penetrating too deep, the transport
wheels will touch the ground and keep the tines
from going any deeper. Two settings are available -
one at 1-3/4” inches and one at 2-3/4” inches (when
tines are new). Move the stop to the desired hole on
both sides of machine.
● 1-3/4” setting - range is 1-1/4” to 1-3/4”
● 2-3/4” setting - range is 2-1/4” to 2-3/4”
Because of soil and tine conditions the settings are
approximate.
DESCRIPTION
PULL TO UNLOCK DRIVE WHEELS
NEUTRAL
CHECK OIL WITH ENGINE
SITTING LEVEL
PUSH DIRECTION HANDLE FORWARD
TO GO FORWARD
PULL DIRECTION HANDLE BACKWARD
TO GO IN REVERSE
FIGURE 3
DS85397-02RevF
WARNING
TRANSPORT
LOCKING PIN IN
“UNLOCKED”
HOLE
WHEEL STOP
1-3/4” DEPTH
POSITION
2-3/4”DEPTH POSITION
FIGURE 4
OP85397-08RevF
