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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 engine 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 cor-

rect type and amount of oil.)

6. Fill the fuel tank according to engine manufacturer specifica-

tions.

7. For best performance and maximum tine penetration, thor-

oughly 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.

WARNING

CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT PLACE

YOUR FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS UNDER

THE TINES WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE.

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.

OPERATION

TO OPERATE AERATOR

1. Start engine. (See "Starting Engine" section.)

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.)

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 pres-

sure on handle.

Models CA-18

handle and lift up on lowering handle. Turn Aerator around and

repeat steps 5 and 6.

8. When finished aerating, lift up on lowering handle to move

wheels into transport position. (See "Transporting Aerator"

section.)

9. To stop engine, take hands off control handle(s).

10. Turn off ignition switch.

WARNING

Control Handle (Left Side)

Lowering Handle

: At the end of aerating run, release control