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One Pass Operation
• Starting
Put tractor in gear and start tractor moving.
Lower the core processor to the ground.
Engage the PTO to the tractor.
Lower the aerator to the ground
• Stopping
Lift the aerator from the ground
Disengage the PTO to the tractor
Lift the core processor from the ground
Stop the tractor
Note: Only raise the aerator and the Core Processor
enough to disengage the operation.
Note: The Core Processor may not have to be raised
if there is adequate turf for turning.
Tow Hitch Operation
The recommended maximum towing speed is 3 MPH
(1st gear low range high idle for the Workman Vehicle)
1. To avoid driving over the cores, offset the Core
Processor before moving forward.
2. Lower the Core Processor to start processing.
3. At the end of the pass, raise the Core Processor.
Note: The Core Processor may not have to be raised
if there is adequate turf for turning.
Operating Tips
The core processor will leave a variety of finished
results depending on the conditions. In general, if the
conditions are good for aeration, they will be good for
processing. Soil moisture, surface moisture or dew, soil
composition and amount of soil processed all can affect
the finished appearance.
The amount of soil processed can be influenced by the
tine size, hole depth and hole spacing of the aerator.
Smaller tine size and wider spacing will leave less soil
on the surface and require less post processing. Some
soil moisture is necessary for good aeration.
Proper height adjustment is relatively easy to attain but
critical to a successful operation. The brush should be
set at or slightly above the height of cut of the turf to be
processed. Fine tune the brush height using the top link
on the one pass system, or adjustment handle on the
tow hitch. If the brush is too aggressive, the processor
will use excessive horsepower and prematurely wear
the brush. If the brush is not aggressive enough, some
cores will be missed.
Finalize your height adjustment on a remote area of the
property before using on critical areas.
Before starting operation, survey area to determine the
best direction to work.
Always try to make a long, continuous run with a slight
overlap on the return run.
Note: To maintain a straight line when operating, sight
an object in the foreground.
Important: Do not make sharp turns when using
the core processor as damage to turf may occur.
While Operating
TIP OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
• NEVER operate on steep slopes.
• Operate on slopes up and down, never
across the face.
• When going uphill or downhill, do not stop
or start suddenly.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other
hidden hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of
control, do not drive close to a ditch, creek
or drop off.
• If machine stops going uphill, disengage
aerator and back slowly downhill. Do not
attempt to turn.
• Check the condition of the processor tip
after the completion of each fairway or sports
field. Replace any broken or loose tips.
Transporting
When moving from one work area to another, proceed
as follows;
• Insert the storage pins in the rear hole position.
• Make sure to raise the Core Processor.
• Do not exceed 15 MPH.
• If using the tow hitch, reposition the core processor
behind the vehicle, retract the tow hitch and
move the latch handle pin to the locked position
(Figure 35).
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