operation
Before Starting
•Mow the lawn ½" shorter than normal.
•Allow the lawn to dry. Wet conditions can cause extensive damage to healthy grass.
•Check for stones or fixed objects in the lawn.
Dethatching
•Set the depth lever in working position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Clear the lawn of any debris.
Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects. Be especially sure to check for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface of the lawn.
•To engage the clutch in heavy thatch, bear down on the handle and raise the front wheels slightly. Hold the clutch engaged against the handle and carefully lower the machine into the turf.
•Do a small test area at a slow walking pace.
•If the engine speed drops excessively, the depth setting is too deep. If the machine pulls forward and bucks roughly, the depth setting is too deep.
Hold clutch bail against handle
Finishing
•Remove all extracted thatch from the grass and compost/dispose of properly.
•Other methods for improving your lawn may include aeration and fertilization.
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