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4.
Lower the tines by pressing on the tine ground
engagement foot switch. The LED indicator
should illuminate under the tine down position
on the hour meter.
5.
Stand on the switch and move the motion control
levers forward to aerate.
Note: The foot rocker bar, located behind the
tine ground engagement foot switch, can be
adjusted for operator comfort. To adjust, loosen
the foot rocker bar hardware, slide the bar forward
or rearward, and retighten hardware.
Locking/Unlocking the Tine Depth
Setting
The settings can be locked to ensure the tine depth
is not inadvertently changed by the operator or left
unlocked.
• To activate the depth lock: turn the ignition key
from "OFF" to "ON" five times (stop at the
"ON"). Use the multi-function switch to adjust
the tine depth to the desired setting. Press and
hold the multi-function switch down for one
second to lock.
• To inactivate the depth lock: turn the ignition
key from "OFF" to "ON" five times (stop at the
"ON"). Press and hold the multi-function switch
up for one second to unlock.
Switch the key to the "OFF" or "START" position
when you are finished.
Adjusting the Operator Weight
Control Setting
1.
With the tines raised, drive the aerator to a
hard, flat surface (such as concrete) and stop the
aerator, but leave it running.
2.
Set throttle to the "FAST" position and disengage
the park brake.
3.
Use the multi-function switch to set the tine depth
to 3.0 (see Adjusting the Tine Depth Setting
section.
4.
Press and hold the tine ground engagement foot
switch to lower the tines.
• If the machine raises and the ground tires are
no longer touching, rotate the operator weight
adjustment control counterclockwise to lower
the machine until the tires touch the ground.
• If the tines are not touching the ground,
rotate the operator weight adjustment control
clockwise until the tines lower and touch the
ground (but not raise the machine).
Important: Keep the drive tires on the
ground at all times to maximize lateral
machine stability and aeration quality.
5.
Release the tine ground engagement foot switch.
Adjusting the Tine Depth Setting
Tap the multi-function switch up or down to set the
aeration depth. Tap the bottom of the multi-function
switch to increase the tine depth to remove a longer
plug. Tap the top of the switch to decrease the tine
depth to remove a shorter plug.
Note: Tine depth adjustments can now be made
with the multi-function switch only. The ideal plug
depth is 2.5–3 inches (6.4–7.6 cm). Adjust controls to
adapt to the soil conditions.
Raising the Tines
To raise the tines:
• Remove your foot from the tine ground
engagement foot switch
• The ignition key is switched from the "ON"
position to the "OFF" position.
Important: The tines are rotating when the
motion control lever is moved out of the neutral
position.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the motion control levers back to the
neutral position and bring the unit to a full stop.
2.
Lift your foot off of the tine ground engagement
foot switch control to raise the tines.
3.
Activate the tine engagement foot switch lockout.
4.
Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
5.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
"OFF" position to stop the engine.
6.
Engage the parking brake.
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