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3.
Squeeze the blade-control bail against the
handle and release the blade-control lock; the
blades engage.
4.
Release the blade-control bail to disengage the
blades. The blade-control lock resets to lock the
blade-control bail.
Operating the Machine
DANGER
The rotating blades under the machine are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or death.
Do not put hands or feet under the machine.
DANGER
When the machine is in operation, contact
with rotating or moving parts will severely
injure hands and feet.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the machine,
shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from
the spark plug and keep it away from the
plug to prevent someone from accidentally
starting the engine.
• Stay behind the handle and away from
the seed mixer and cutting blades while
operating the machine.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other
part of your body or clothing away from
concealed, moving, or rotating parts.
1.
If seeding, fill the seed hopper and set the
seeding rate gauge; refer to
Seeding-Rate Gauge (page
2.
Adjust the cutting-blade depth to the desired
setting; refer to
Adjusting the Cutting-Blade
Depth (page
7).
3.
Start the engine.
4.
Set the engine throttle to the F
5.
Push down on the handle to raise the front
wheels slightly off the ground.
6.
Squeeze the blade-control bail against the
handle to engage the blades. Slowly lower the
front wheels to the ground, allowing the blades
to gradually work into the grass and soil.
7.
If seeding, push the seeder-control lever forward
to start the seed flow.
Adjusting the
7).
position.
AST
10
Note:
There is no need to turn the
seeder-control lever off and on for each turn.
The seed flow slows and/or stops when the
machine is stopped or slowed for turning. To
reduce seed loss, raise the front wheels as the
machine is turned.
Note:
The machine seeds at the same rate
going forward or rearward.
Note:
If there is excessive thatch, it may be
necessary to remove the thatch prior to seeding.
8.
Engage the self-propel drive bail to begin
operating.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Turn off the fuel-shutoff valve before storing or
transporting the machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Use extreme care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
Transporting the Machine
WARNING
Loading the machine onto a trailer without
strong enough or properly supported ramps
could be dangerous. The ramps could
collapse, causing the machine to fall, which
could cause injury.
• Use proper ramps that are secured to the
truck or trailer.
• Keep feet and legs out from under the
machine when loading and unloading.
• If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Be sure that the fuel shutoff valve is closed.
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps,
chains, cables, or ropes.
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