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WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
Located on the left and right sides above the
transaxles.
During normal operating conditions, the washer on
the lever is positioned outside the slots. If you must
push the machine by hand, the valves must be in the
released position (see
1. Lever position for
operating the machine
2. Washer outside of slot
To release the drive wheels, move the lever to the
larger opening of the slot, push it in until the washer
is inside the frame, then move the lever back to the
narrow portion of the slot. Repeat this on each side
of the machine.
Release the parking brake. You can now push the
machine by hand.
Do not tow the machine.
To reset the drive system back to the operating
position, move the lever to the larger opening of the
slot, pull outward until the washer is outside of the
frame, then move the lever back to the narrow portion
of the slot on each side of the machine.
Figure
8).
Figure 8
3. Lever position to push the
machine
4. Washer inside slot
Operator Weight Adjustment
Control
Located on the left side of the control console (see
Figure
5).
This feature takes your weight into account to achieve
the correct aerating pressure and plug length and
to maximize lateral stability. Rotating the control
counterclockwise decreases the pressure; rotating it
clockwise increases it. Refer to
Weight Control Setting (page
Note:
Each operator must adjust the system pressure
so that the drive tires lightly touch the ground.
Important:
Keep the drive tires on the ground at
all times to maximize lateral machine stability.
Tine-Pressure Control
The tine-pressure control is located on the left side of
the control console
Use the tine-pressure control to adjust the downward
pressure on the tines and core depth. Rotate the
control counterclockwise to decrease the pressure
and the length of the aeration plug; rotate it clockwise
to increase the pressure and increase the length of
the aeration plug.
Tine Ground Engagement Foot
Switch
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Keep your hands and feet away from the
tines. Ensure that the tines area is clear of any
obstructions before lowering it.
The switch is located on the operator platform.
To lower the tines into the ground, stand on the
tine ground engagement switch. To raise the tines,
remove your foot from the switch.
This switch can be locked out (disabled) with the
multi-function switch.
•
Tap and hold the bottom of the switch to override
and lock out (disable) the foot switch. The LED
illuminates in the hour meter/tine engagement
display. Use this feature when transporting the
aerator.
•
To unlock, tap and hold the top of the multi-function
switch until the LED light disappears.
Note:
The lockout feature is engaged each time the
engine is switched off.
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Adjusting the Operator
22).
(Figure
5).
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