BlueBird H742G - Manual (Page 14)

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Operating Instructions
When operating on hills you should
consider the following:
(A) Operate the machine up and down the
hills rather than across them.
(B) Use the rear wheel depth/stability control
knob to set the rear wheels for extra
stability. This can be a great benefit
when you do choose to run the aerator
across a hill. An added benefit of using
the rear wheel depth control when
aerating across a hill is that you will
improve the consistency of the cores
pulled from the uphill tines when
compared to those pulled by the
downhill tines.
(C) Removing the downhill weight reduces
roll-over risk and maintains consistent
core plug length. (See Figure 9)
(D) Remove remaining weight from downhill
side to uphill side after each pass when
operating across hills.
WARNING!
NEVER disengage tines from ground
when travelling up or down hill. ONLY
disengage on flat surface.
Figure 9
TRANSPORTING THE BLUEBIRD
AERATOR
MODEL 424
The BlueBird 424 Aerator has three convenient
features to assist you in transporting the unit in
your pick-up truck, van and even in some car
trunks. Those features are: removable weights,
a folding handle and convenient lifting handles on
the sides of the machine. The features are
provided for your optional use and can be of
great benefit when required.
Removable Weights
• Unlatch weight locks.
• Grab weight handles and pull the weights
from the machine.
Note: Weight 36 lb/16 kg each.
Folding Handle
• Release handle cam lock.
• Fold handle forward over the engine until it
is resting on the engine guard.
Lifting Handles
Lifting handles are located on both sides of the
aerator, to allow two people to lift the unit.
CAUTION!
Avoid back or muscle injury! Use safe
lifting techniques, DO NOT exceed your
physical limitatons. DO NOT attempt to lift
ALONE. Weight 193 lb/88 kg w/o weights.
MODELS 530A AND 742
The removable weights are for side hill stability
and tine penetration as applicable.
CAUTION!
DO NOT lift aerators.
With the weights in place, these models are
designed for easy loading and unloading on
ramps and trailers. The treaded front wheel
provides increased control during transport. Use
engine power to load unit.