PR & OS 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.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on engine).
STOP SWITCH: Located on the engine. "ON" position.
CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on side of engine.
THROTTLE: Controlled by throttle lever on the motor.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START: See Troubleshooting on page 14.
FOLDING HANDLE
This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage and transportation. The handle can be folded by sliding the handle lock loops (item 28) up. This releases the upper handle, allowing it to be folded over the unit.
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
This unit requires two people to lift it. With the handle in the folded position, lift holding the lower handle and belt/shaft guard one on each side of the machine. Secure the machine in place during transport. See page 3 for weight specifications
Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
The depth of the blades can be raised or lowered by rotating the knob on the top of the adjustment lever. The blades are lowered by rotating the knob clockwise, and raised by rotating the knob
BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by height adjustment lever on the engine base. The height adjuster lock lever must be pushed back against the adjustment lever in order to lower the blades into the ground. The resulting blade depth can be adjusted higher or lower.
See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH.
counter clockwise to raise blades
clockwise to lower blades
blades up | blades up |
transport | transport |
blades down running
SPRING TINE CONVERSION
If are converting your Power rake to a spring tine reel, you will need to replace the spacer on the control lever to accommodate for the tine. First remove the clip (item 18), then unscrew the yoke (item 17), remove the washer (items 69) and insert the spacer (item 75) in front of the spring. Reassemble in reverse order.
Part No 350324 | 9 | Form No F021108D |