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OPERATION
5.1
DAILY INSPECTION ________________________________________________________
!
CAUTION
The daily inspection should be performed only when
the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower aerator
head to the ground, stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire.
5.2
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) _____________________________________
1. The OPC system is intended to protect the operator
and others from injury by stopping the aerator and
drive mechanism as soon as the operator releases
the OPC handle.
!
Never operate equipment with the OPC system
disconnected or malfunctioning.
2. Test OPC system.
a. Start the engine and place throttle (B) at slow.
Fully raise aerator head.
b. Place shift control (C) in R (Reverse) position. In
this position, unit will move away from operator
when testing.
c.
Pull clutch control lever (A) slightly until OPC
handle (E) can be engaed. Do not engage tine
operation.
WARNING
1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for
signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or
damaged components. Check for fuel or oil leaks to
ensure connections are tight and hoses and tubes
are in good condition.
2. Check the hydraulic oil level, fuel supply, crankcase
oil and air cleaner. All fluids must be at the full level
mark with engine cold.
3. Check tires for proper inflation.
d. The drive mechanism will engage and the unit
will slowly move backward.
e. Release the OPC handle. The handle must come
up and the wheels must stop. Shut off engine.
f.
Place shift control (C) in L (Low) position.
g. Pull clutch control lever (A) slightly until OPC
handle (E) can be engaed. Engage tine
operation.
h. Release the OPC handle (E). The clutch control
lever (A) must return to disengaged position, and
OPC handle must come up.
i.
Check each position of shift control lever (C).
Tine operation should only engage with lever in L
(Low) position.
3. If the wheels begin to turn before the OPC handle is
engaged or the wheels continue to turn after the
OPC handle is released, or clutch control lever does
not return to disengaged position; stop the engine
immediately and have the system repaired.
OPERATION
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