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OPERATION
PREPARATION
1. Carefully read this manual and operate
Aerator correctly.
2. Always check machine on level ground.
3. Visually check all moving parts and all fasteners, if
loose or broken, tighten or replace. Check for broken
or bent tines, replace if necessary.
4. Lubricate all fittings after every four hours of using
machine, using a pressurized gun with standard
lithium base lubricant (see “General Maintenance”
section). Wipe off fittings before and after lubricating.
5. Check eng
ine crankcase and gear reduction case oil
levels with engine resting in a level position. Add oil
if necessary. (Refer to engine manufacturer’s owners
manual for the correct type and amount of oil.)
6. Fill the fuel tank according to engine
manufacturer specifications.
7. For best performance and maximum tine penetration,
thoroughly water lawn the day before aeration.
8. Police lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e.
sprinklers, hoses, toys, etc.)
9. Mark underground sprinkler heads and other hidden
obstacles to prevent damage.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Turn fuel cock to the “open” position.
2. Turn choke on (closed).
3. Turn ignition switch to “on”.
4. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.
5. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open).
6. Allow engine to run one minute before operating.
7. Check engine rpm setting before operating. DO NOT
exceed 3600 rpm.
TRANSPORTING AERATOR
1. Raise tines before transporting unit across surfaces or
before transporting from one work area to another by
lifting up on lowering handle (see Fig. 1).
2. Aerator can be transported with the engine running or
with the engine off.
WARNING
CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT PLACE
YOUR FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS UNDER
THE TINES WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE.
TO OPERATE AERATOR
1. Start engine. (See “Starting Engine” section.)
WARNING
CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT PLACE
FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS UNDER TINES
WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE.
2. Make sure the rear tires are in the down position
(tines not touching ground). Slowly pull back on
control handle(s). (See Fig. 1.)
3. Move Aerator to the work area. (See “Transporting
Aerator” section.)
4. Upon reaching the work area, release control
handle(s) and push down on lowering handle
(see Fig. 1) putting tines in the turf.
5. Pull back slowly on the control handle(s) to
begin aerating.
6. For maximum tine penetration into turf, apply
downward pressure on handle.
7. Models CA-18, TA-19D & TA-26D: At the end of
aerating run, release control handle and lift up on
lowering handle. Turn Aerator around and repeat
steps 5 and 6.
8. Models TA-17 & TA-25: These models have two
control handles designed so it can be steered around
corners, obstacles, etc. By pulling back only the left
control handle, the Aerator will turn left, by pulling
back only the right control handle, unit will turn right.
Pull both control handles back to go straight.
9. When finished aerating, lift up on lowering handle to
move wheels into transport position. (See
“Transporting Aerator” section.)
10. To stop engine, take hands off control handle(s).
11. Turn off ignition switch.
Control Handle (Left Side)
Lowering Handle
Fig. 1