Pre-Start; Operating Instructions - Lawn Solutions TA3016KAF1 Operator's Manual

Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located under the fuel tank.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel
when the machine will not be used for a few days,
during transport to and from the jobsite, and
when parked inside a building
Rotate the valve handle downward to open.
Rotate 90° to close.
Tines Ground Engagement Foot
Switch
CAUTION
Keep hands and feet away from the tines.
Make sure the tines area is clear of any
obstructions before lowering it.
Located on the operator platform (see Figure 4).
To lower the tines into the ground, stand on the
foot switch. To raise the tines, remove your foot
from the switch.
Tine Down Pressure Control
Located on the control console (see Figure 4).
Rotate the control counterclockwise to decrease
the pressure and the length of the plug; rotate
clockwise to increase pressure and increase the
length of the plug.
Tine Down Pressure Gauge
Located on the control console (see Figure 4).
The gauge displays the tine down pressure when
aerating.

Pre-Start

Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use
only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing
more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or
white gas because the fuel system could be
damaged.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may
result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or
emission system.
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all
the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

Operating Instructions

Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to
open.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the motion control levers in neutral and
engage the parking brake.
2. Place the throttle midway between the
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions.
3. On a cold engine, pull the choke control out.
On a warm engine, leave the choke pushed in
to the "OFF" position.
4. Turn ignition switch to the "START" position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
5. If the choke is in the "ON" position, gradually
return choke to the "OFF" position as the
engine warms up.
Lowering the Tines
DANGER
The rotating tines under the engine deck are
dangerous. Tine contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the engine
deck when the tines are engaged.
1. Set the throttle to "MIDWAY" position.
2. Step on the tine ground engagement foot
switch to lower the tines. Stand on the switch
and move the motion control levers forward to
aerate.
3. Adjust the throttle for the working conditions.
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