Operating Precautions; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 09802 HydroJect 3010 Operator's Manual

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Figure 8
1. Traction bail
2. Transport/aerate rocker
switch
3. Aeration engagement
button
Transport/Aerate Rocker Switch
The switch (Fig. 8) lowers machine onto the rollers to
commence aeration. The switch will override the spacing
control setting when it is moved to the transport position.
Aeration Engagement Button
Depressing the button (Fig. 8), starts the water injection
system only when the water pressure is above 28 p.s.i. and
the rollers are on the ground.
Aeration Stop Button
The red button (Fig. 8) stops the water injection system.
The system continues for a few seconds after the button is
pressed.
Parking Brake
Push the lever (Fig. 8) toward the machine to engage the
parking brake. A warning buzzer will sound if you attempt
to move the machine with parking brake engaged.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is located under the fuel tank. Close
the valve when storing or transporting (trailering) the
machine.
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4. Aeration stop button
5. Parking brake

Operating Precautions

Follow these precautions when operating the aerator:
• Before aerating, inspect the work area for debris and
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determine the best direction and pattern to operate the
machine.
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, shut the
engine off. Remove the wires from the spark plugs to
prevent the possibility of accidental starting. Check the
machine for damaged parts. Repair any damage before
restarting the engine and operating the machine.
• Only use the aerator in daylight or when there is good
artificial light. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
Do not transport the machine close to a sand trap, ditch,
creek, or other hazard.
• To prevent roller marks, always raise the machine to the
transport position when parked on a green.
• Do not operate the water injection system on concrete
or asphalt because water jets will permanently damage
these surfaces. Do not run over the hose as damage will
occur.
• Do not operate the aerator with the roller or injection
system over the edge of anything that could be hit,
damaged, or injured by high velocity water blasts.
• Water jets from the injection system should not damage
irrigation heads on one pass of the machine. Do not
allow multiple shots from the injection system to hit
irrigation heads as damage will occur.
• Use a good, clean, quality water supply in the system. If
good quality water is not available, additional filtration
equipment may be required. Do not use chemicals in
the water system.
• Do not allow the machine to be subject to freezing
temperatures without draining, as damage to the system
will occur.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Make sure that the wires are installed on the spark plugs
and the fuel shut-off valve is open.
2. Make sure that the parking brake is engaged.
3. Pull the choke lever out to the FULL position and move
the throttle lever to the half throttle position.
Note: When starting a warm engine, the choke may not be
necessary, but HALF throttle is.
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