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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 Yamaha engine does not have a throttle. The engine
speed will automatically go to full speed after starting.
The Yamaha engine has a choke for starting and a on/off
switch for shut down.
The fuel shutoff for the Yamaha 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
PUSH DIRECTION HANDLE FORWARD
TO GO FORWARD
PULL DIRECTION HANDLE BACKWARD
TO GO IN REVERSE
FIGURE 3
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WARNING
TRANSPORT
LOCKING PIN IN
“UNLOCKED”
HOLE
WHEEL STOP
1-3/4” DEPTH
POSITION
2-3/4”DEPTH POSITION
FIGURE 4
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PULL TO UNLOCK DRIVE WHEELS
NEUTRAL
CHECK OIL
WITH ENGINE
SITTING LEVEL
