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OVERSEEDER
CROSSHATCH OVERSEEDING
Making two passes over the same area with the
feed cam set at half the desired seed flow rate will
provide faster fill in.
Make the first set of passes (parallel to each other)
over the area in the normal manner but at half the
seed feed rate.
DETHATCHING
For the de-thatching operation, make sure there is
no seed in the hopper, seed gate will still open
during use.
Whenever possible, a few test runs should be
made on turf similar to where the unit will be used.
This will allow preliminary adjustments to be made
before entering greens (etc.) and help eliminate
the possibility of turf damage due to
misadjustments. Low tire pressure may cause
uneven reel penetration. Correct tire pressures
should be maintained to eliminate this possibility
(refer to the Tire Pressure section of this manual,
for recommended tire pressure).
1. Start the engine. Compress and hold the
operator presence lever.
2. Pull back on the reel control lever and push the
clutch control forward to engage both the reel and
drive clutches. Adjust the throttle to the
operator's desired walking speed.
3. Lower the reel after the unit is in motion, the
seed gate opens automatically as the reel is
lowered.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the turf, the unit
should be in motion and the clutch control
engaged before lowering reel onto the turf.
Never cross hard surfaces or objects (sidewalks,
driveways, stepping stones, etc.) while the reel is
down and/or engaged.
Cover the same area again, but make the second
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set of passes at a 45
passes, again at half the seed rate.
This will lay down the seed in a diamond pattern,
resulting in better distribution and faster cover after
germination.
4. After each pass across the turf, raise the reel,
disengage the clutch control and position the unit
manually for the next pass (this will help prevent
damage to the turf). Make all passes across the
turf at uniform speed.
Before operating, check area to be worked and
remove any object(s) which may present a
safety hazard and/or damage the equipment.
To prevent injury due to rotating blades, never
place hands or feet beneath the equipment at
any time.
To prevent injury from thrown blades, never
operate equipment with reel blades that are
cracked, badly bent, missing, or in any
abnormal condition.
OPERATION
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