Mfg. Co. Inc. Lawn Aerator User Manual

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................11
Specications.......................................................16
ModelNumbers............................................16
Systems.........................................................16
Dimensions...................................................17
TorqueRequirements....................................18
ProductOverview................................................18
Operation.............................................................19
Controls........................................................19
Pre-Start........................................................21
OperatingInstructions..................................22
Transporting.................................................26
Maintenance.........................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28
PeriodicMaintenance.......................................29
CheckEngineOilLevel.................................29
CheckMowerBlades.....................................30
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................31
CheckRolloverProtectionSystem(Roll
Bar)Knobs................................................32
CheckSeatBelt..............................................32
CheckforLooseHardware............................32
ServiceAirCleaner........................................32
ChangeEngineOilandFilter.........................32
CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................32
CheckTirePressures.....................................33
CheckConditionOfBelts..............................33
LubricateGreaseFittings...............................33
CheckSparkPlugs.........................................33
ChangeFuelFilter.........................................33
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid.........................................................33
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped).................34
ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................35
Copper-BasedAnti-seize..............................35
DielectricGrease...........................................35
Adjustments.....................................................35
DeckLeveling...............................................35
AdjustingtheBladeSlope..............................36
PumpDriveBeltTension...............................37
DeckBeltTension........................................37
AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................37
MotionControlHandleAdjustment..............38
FullForwardTrackingAdjustment.................39
AdjustingtheSeatRideSuspension................39
ElectricClutchAdjustment............................39
Cleaning...........................................................41
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area..........................................................41
RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling
Fins...........................................................41
CleanHydroFanCoolingFins.......................41
CleanDebrisFromMachine..........................41
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................41
WasteDisposal..............................................42
Troubleshooting...................................................43
Schematics...........................................................45
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