Husqvarna AR19 Operation Manual - Page 11

OPERATION Aeration Tips Watering Before Aerating The best aerating condition is soft, moist ground. If unsure of the ground conditions, as in soil with high clay content, test to determine whether it is necessary to water before aerating. Push a garden hand spade or large screw driver into ground. The tool should drive in 2-3 inches with little effort. If unable to do so, watering the lawn a day before aerating is necessary. Using Removable Weights Soil conditions dictate whether extra machine weight is needed for effective coring action. The weights are provided to give added control and greater tine penetration. WARNING! NEVER cross hard objects or surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, stepping stones) with tines down. Aerating 1. Start engine and adjust throttle setting to provide comfortable walking speed and maintain control of the equipment at all times. 2. Adjust depth control knob to desired depth. Coring depth decreases by turning the knob clockwise. NOTE: raising rear wheels all the way up to obtain maximum coring depth reduces the unit's stability but increases length of core. Adjust depth control knob 3. Push down the rear wheel control handle to lower aerating tines into the ground (rear wheels will rise). 4. Push down on handle bar for better tine penetration and maneuverability (front wheel will rise). 5. Engage clutch control. 6. To stop, release clutch control. 2 1 1. Rear wheel control handle 2. Clutch control Aerating controls 8060-008 8060-006 11