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Locking/Unlocking the Tine Depth
Setting
The settings can be locked to ensure that the tine
depth is not inadvertently changed by the operator
or left unlocked.
•
To activate the depth lock: turn the ignition key
from the O
position to the O
FF
(stop at the O
position). Use the multi-function
N
switch to adjust the tine depth to the desired
setting. Press and hold the multi-function switch
down for 1 second to lock.
•
To deactivate the depth lock: turn the ignition key
from the O
position to the O
FF
(stop at the O
position). Press and hold the
N
multi-function switch up for 1 second to unlock.
Switch the key to the O
when you are finished.
Adjusting the Operator Weight
Control Setting
1.
With the tines raised, drive the machine to a
hard, flat surface (such as concrete) and stop
the aerator, but leave it running.
2.
Set throttle to the F
the parking brake.
3.
Use the multi-function switch to set the tine
depth to 3.0; refer to
Setting (page
24).
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 do not raise the machine).
Important:
To maximize lateral machine
stability, always keep the drive tires on the
ground.
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.
position 5 times
N
position 5 times
N
position or S
position
FF
TART
position and disengage
AST
Adjusting the Tine-Depth
Tap the top of the switch to decrease the tine depth
to remove a shorter plug.
Note:
You can make tine-depth adjustments with the
multi-function switch only. The ideal plug depth is 6.4
to 7.6 cm (2-1/2 to 3 inches). Adjust the controls to
adapt to the soil conditions.
Raising the Tines
To raise the tines, remove your foot from the
tine-elevation switch
Important:
The tines rotate when the
motion-control lever is moved out of the neutral
position.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Move the motion-control levers to the neutral
position and bring the machine to a full stop;
refer to
Motion-Control Levers (page
2.
Lift your foot off the tine ground-engagement
foot switch control to raise the tines; refer to
Raising the Tines (page
3.
Place the throttle in the midway between the
S
and F
LOW
AST
(page
11).
4.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the key switch to the O
position to shut off the engine; refer to
Switch (page
5.
Engage the parking brake; refer to
Handle (page
6.
Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting the engine.
7.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve when the machine
will not be used for a few days, when
transporting, or when the machine is parked
inside a building; refer to
Valve (page
23).
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
1 lever too much ahead of the other. You 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 drive the machine (forward or
backward), disengage the brake lever before you
can move the motion-control levers.
24
(Figure
7).
24).
positions; refer to
Throttle Lever
13).
Parking-Brake
12).
Using the Fuel-Shutoff
11).
FF
Key
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