AE Owner’s Manual
ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, release the clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagement lever, lowering the tines into the dirt.
AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushing it forward to the handle, and start aerating.
NOTE: For maximum tine penetration apply downward pressure on the handle.
TURNING: At the end of an aerating run, release the clutch bail and lift up on the tine engagement control to lift the tines out of the ground. Using the handle lift the front of the unit to pivot it around and line up for the next pass.
TRANSPORT: Be sure to lift the tine engagement lever (tines out of the ground) before transporting away from the work area.
AERATING TIPS
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration, the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before aeration.
SLOPES: Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes. Use extreme caution when operating on any sloped surface. For lesser sloped areas operate the unit, traversing up and down at a 45 degree angle to the slope rather than straight across. Extended operation on steep slopes can cause engine damage.
NOTE: DO NOT release the operators clutch bail when operating on a slope. This will allow the unit to free wheel and allow the unit to roll down the slope.
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.
TINE PENETRATION: Maximum tine penetration is achieved by applying downward pressure on the handle during operation.
TURNING: At the end of a pass the tines can be lifted out of the ground to turn by lifting straight up on the operators handle.
ADJUSTING HANDLE HEIGHT
This unit is equipped with a height adjustable upper handle to allow for multiple operator heights.
TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT:
1.Remove the lock nuts (item 50) that secure the handle, one on each side, to the lower handle mounting studs.
2.Loosen the handle mounting bolts (item 51), one on each side, (See Fig. 3) and push the handle out and away from the lower handle mounting studs.
3.The handle is now free to rotate. Adjust the handle to the desired height. The BOTTOM handle mounting stud corresponds with the highest handle position. The TOP handle mounting stud corresponds with the lowest handle mounting position.
4.Completely tighten the handle mounting bolts (item 51), and replace the lock nuts (item 50) to secure the handle in place.
FOLDING HANDLE This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage. TO FOLD THE HANDLE (See Fig. 3): 1. Remove the latch pin (item 47) from the lift rod (item (46).
2. Remove the lift rod from the lift handle (item 52) then pivot the lift rod toward the front of the unit. Repeat same steps on other side.
3. Slide handle lock loops (item 118) and secure on the
| Fig 3 | Fig 4 |
Part No 360251 | 10 | Form No F071206A |
