AE Owner’s Manual
OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
GEAR REDUCTION: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil used. Engine must be level when checking and filling the gear reduction case. The engine is shipped from the factory with oil in the gear case. It should be checked before first use.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by lever on the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at the minimum throttle speed to accomplish your task.
NOTE: The unit ground speed varies with the engine speed.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position
Honda: Located below the air cleaner on the engine.
CHOKE: Engage the choke when starting a cold engine.
Honda: Located below the air cleaner on the engine.
THROTTLE: Move the throttle control lever on the engine to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START: See Troubleshooting on page 14.
NOTE: Honda engines are equipped with a low oil sensor to prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil condition (i.e. unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine shuts down. The low oil condition must be corrected before the engine can be restarted. See the engine owner’s manual for more information.
DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn tine reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 14).
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING: | Fig 2 |
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CAUTION: This unit is heavy. It requires at least two people to lift it.
REMOVE: The aerator is equipped with a water tank as weight. Drain the water using drain plug before loading and unloading the unit.
NOTE: The water tank is also heavy (up to 50 lbs.) when it is full of water. The tank should be drained then handled carefully and secured in place during transport.
LIFTING: The aerator is equipped with lift handles. After draining the water tank, lift the unit with two people, one on each side of the unit. Grip the unit at the points marked "LIFT HERE" when lifting. Lift using your legs and not your back. See Fig. 2
USING RAMPS: Use ramps that are of adequate strength for a unit of this weight. When loading the aerator using ramps be sure the ramp is not too steep and that the surface of the ramp provides good traction.
Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
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Lift here | Lift here |
IT TAKES AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE. ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE UNIT
Form No F031708A