Operator's Manual

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Operating
2. Push down on override lever until holes in lever
bracket and coring head are aligned, then insert pin
through holes (Fig. 17).
Figure 17
1. Override lever
2. Lever bracket
3. Override pin
3. Restart the engine and raise the coring head.
4. Stop the engine, remove the pin and reinstall in stor-
age bracket.
TRAINING PERIOD
Before aerating greens with the Greens Aerator, find a
clear area and practice starting and stopping, raising and
lowering coring head, turning, etc. This training period
will help the operator gain confidence in the performance
of the Greens Aerator.
BEFORE AERATING
Inspect the green for debris and determine the best direc-
tion and pattern to operate machine.
AERATING PROCEDURES
1. Approach the green with the gear shift lever in the
“L” (low) position.
2. Lower the coring head after you attain the desired
starting position. Make sure the coring head is
engaged before the tines are within one inch of the
turf.
3. Use the rubber guides hanging from front of chassis
to align rows.
TRANSPORT OPERATION
Make sure the coring head is in the up position and the
coring head lock-up brackets are up. Set the gear shift
lever in the “H” (high) position if faster ground speed is
required. Use the service brake to slow the machine while
going down steep hills to avoid loss of control. Always
approach rough areas at a reduced speed and cross severe
undulations carefully.
INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP
AFTER USE
At completing operation, thoroughly wash the machine
with a garden hose without a nozzle so excessive water
pressure will not cause contamination and damage the
seals and bearings. After cleaning, inspect the machine
for possible hydraulic fluid leaks, damage or wear to
hydraulic and mechanical components and check the tines
for sharpness.
Always have the coring head fully raised when
transporting and fully lowered when coring so the
safety interlock system functions correctly. If the
coring head lowers by itself, correct this malfunc-
tion before continuing operation.
CAUTION