CAUTION: If the engine fails to start in 30 second after repeated starting operation by pulling the starter knob,
please stop your operation and check the causes . See trouble shooting .
TO STOP ENGINE
1 . To stop engine, releas e the driving clutch lever, and then
push in the switch knob .
2 . Start engine and engage clutch to comfortable walking
speed for the operatorto maintain control of the Scarifier
at all times .
3 . Test the setting of the flails by dethatching a small area .
Raise the depth setting if the following conditions occur:
a . Engine RPM suddenly drops to extremely low levels .
b . Unit pulls forward, bounces roughly or otherwise becomes difficult to control .
c . Grooves are left in the lawn by the Scarifier .
4 . Thatch should be easily scarified and deposited on top of healthy grass . If significant amounts of healthy grass are also
removed in the process, adjust flail depth to de crease damage . If the lawn is covered by heavy thatch, lean on handle
to raise front wheel slightly, engage the clutch, then SLOWLY lower de thatcher into ground .
5 . Once appropriate flail depth is set, push the Scarifier in one constant direction and dethatch .
6 . Engage clutch control and releas e to stop Scarifier .
ALWAYS keep flails RAISED where there is any possibility of crossing hard objects or surfaces such as rocks,
pavement, etc) .
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