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The amount of soil processed can be influenced by the
tine size, hole depth, and hole spacing of the aerator.
Smaller tine size and wider spacing leaves less soil on
the surface and require less post processing. Some soil
moisture is necessary for good aeration.
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Proper height adjustment is relatively easy to attain but
critical to a successful operation. The brush should be
set at or slightly above the height of cut of the turf to
be processed. Fine tune the brush height using the top
link on the one pass system, or adjustment handle on the
tow hitch. If the brush is too aggressive, the processor
uses excessive horsepower and prematurely wear the
brush. If the brush is not aggressive enough, some cores
are missed.
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Finalize your height adjustment on a remote area of the
property before using on critical areas.
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Before starting operation, survey the area to determine
the best direction to work.
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Do not make sharp turns when using the core processor
as damage to turf may occur.
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Always try to make a long, continuous run with a slight
overlap on the return run.
Note: To maintain a straight line when operating, sight
an object in the foreground.
While Operating
DANGER
Tipping over can cause serious injury or death.
• Never operate on steep slopes.
• Operate on slopes up and down, never across
the face.
• When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or
start suddenly.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do
not drive close to a ditch, creek, or drop off.
• If machine stops going uphill, disengage aerator
and back slowly downhill. Do not attempt to
turn.
• Check the condition of the processor tip after
the completion of each fairway or sports field.
Replace any broken or loose tips.
Transporting
1. Insert the storage pins in the rear hole position.
2. Make sure that you raise the core processor.
3. Do not exceed 24 km/h(15 mph).
4. If using the tow hitch, reposition the core processor
behind the vehicle, retract the tow hitch and move the
latch-handle pin to the locked position
1. Latch handle
2. Latch-handle pin in the
locked position
Soil Moisture
Soil moisture levels beyond the saturation point makes
processing difficult. Surface moisture tends to mix with the
processed material and creates some buildup and clumping on
the rear discharge area and rear roller scraper. When possible,
drier cores process better. Be aware that in wet conditions,
buildup occurs in the brush housing that requires thorough
clean out.
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Figure 35
3. Unlocked position
35).
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