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Note: A warm engine requires little or no choking.
Traction Control Lever
The traction control lever controls the forward,
reverse, and neutral actions of the machine. Refer to
Driving the Machine (page 10) for more information.
Tine Control Lever
The tine control lever lifts the rear wheels, causing the
rear of the machine to be supported on the aerating
tines. Push the tine control lever down to lift the wheels
and drop the tines. Pull it up to lower the wheels and
raise the tines out of the ground.
1. Tine control lever—raised
position
Specifications
Length (operating)
Length (with handle stored)
Width
Height (operating)
Height (with handle stored)
Weight (as shipped with 2
weights)
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Figure 6
2. Tine control
lever—lowered position
61 inches (155 cm)
48.5 inches (123 cm)
31 inches (79 cm)
45.25 inches (115 cm)
32.5 inches (82.5 cm)
337 lb (152.8 kg)
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The engine crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.55 liters)
of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 10W-30 weight
detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute
(API) service classification SH, SJ, Sl or higher.
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4
of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then
follow the procedure in this section.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 7).
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3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do
not rotate the cap clockwise to secure it, then
remove it.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level reading is below the lower limit mark
on the dipstick, remove the dipstick and slowly
pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the
oil level to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine; engine damage will
result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level
reaches the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
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Figure 7
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