Lawn Solutions TA3016KAF1 Operator's Manual page 18

Adjusting the Tine Down Pressure
Adjust the plug depth by rotating the tine down
pressure control. Rotate the control
counterclockwise to decrease the hydraulic down
pressure to remove a shorter plug. Rotate
clockwise to increase pressure and pull a longer
plug.
First time use: set the pressure to 350 psi (24 bar).
Ideal plug depth is 3-4 inches (7.6–10 cm). Rotate
the plug depth control to adapt to the soil
conditions.
Keep the drive tires on the ground at all times.
Raising the Tines
To raise the tines, remove your foot from the
tines ground engagement foot switch.
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. Place the throttle in the midway between the
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions.
4. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
"OFF" position to stop the engine.
5. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting the
engine.
6. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the
machine will not be in use for a few days,
when transporting, or when the unit is parked
inside a building.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead of the other.
Operator may lose control of the machine,
which may cause damage to the machine or
injury.
 Use caution when making turns.
 Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Important: To begin movement (forward or
backward), the brake lever must be disengaged
(pushed forward) before the motion control levers
can be moved or the engine will stop.
1. LH Motion control lever
2. RH Motion control lever
3. Front reference bar
4. Front of unit
Driving Forward
1. Make sure the motion control levers are in the
neutral position.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
To turn left or right, pull the motion control
lever back toward neutral in the desired turn
direction. The tines can be in the down
position when making gradual turns.
To make zero turns, lift your foot off of the
tine engagement foot switch control to raise
the tines. The head will raise in one second.
Important: Do Not make a zero turn when
the tines are down as turf tearing will result.
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Figure 5
5. Forward
6. Neutral
7. Reverse