Operation - Billy Goat PL2500SPH Owner's Manual

PL2500SPH Owner's Manual

OPERATION

PARKING
NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit.
TINES RAISING/LOWERING
The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by operating the tine engagement lever on the upper handle. Tine penetration is
very dependent on surface preparation. READ the entire operation section before aerating.
AERATING OPERATION
MOW: Mow the lawn to its normal cut height.
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before
aeration.
INSPECT lawn before beginning work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work
prior to starting.
IDENTIFY and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes
line anchors, etc.
STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer's instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when
checking and filling oil and gasoline.
ON/OFF SWITCH: Set the On/Off Switch to the On position.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by lever on the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at the minimum throttle speed to
accomplish your task.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position
Honda: Located below the air cleaner on the engine.
CHOKE: Engage the choke when starting a cold engine.
Honda: Located below the air cleaner on the engine.
THROTTLE: Move the throttle control lever on the engine to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START: check trouble shooting section in operator's manual. Also see engine manual
NOTE: Honda engines are equipped with a low oil sensor to prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil condition (i.e. unit
is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine shuts down. The low oil condition must be corrected before the engine can be
restarted. See the engine owner's manual for more information.
ENGAGING DRIVE: Pull up on the left lever only. Likewise, for reverse push the lever down (only use reverse with the tines up).
ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, lower the tines by releasing the center lever on the handle. When the lever
is in the forward position, pull up on the tine engage bail (left hand) to engage the tines.
AERATE: Engage the drive bail (right hand) for forward momentum while engaging the tine bail (left hand). NOTE: in cold
temperatures engage the tines in the up position for two minutes to warm the cam grease.
NOTE: For maximum tine penetration apply downward pressure on the handle.
TURNING: At the end of an aerating run, release the drive and tine bails and raise the tines out of the ground. Then reposition
the unit for another pass and lower the tines to begin another run.
TRANSPORT: Be sure to raise tines out of the ground (disengaging the bail and then raising the tines with the center lever)
before transporting away from the work area.
AERATING TIPS
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SLOPES: Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes (exceeding 15 ). Use extreme caution when operating on any sloped
surface. For lesser sloped areas operate the unit, traversing up and down at a 45 degree angle to the slope rather than straight
across. Extended operation on steep slopes can cause engine damage.
NOTE: Honda engines are equipped with a low oil sensor to prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil condition (i.e. unit
is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine shuts down. The low oil condition must be corrected before the engine can be
restarted. See the engine owner's manual for more information.
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