DR Power Lawn Aerator - Manual (Page 10)

10 DR ® LAWN AERATOR
Chapter 3: Operating The DR LAWN AERATOR
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your DR LAWN AERATOR by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2
before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Check the Engine oil level every time you use the machine (refer to your
Engine Operator’s Manual).
2. Check the Fuel level and make sure the Gas Shut-Off Valve is in the OPEN
position (Figure 8) (refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual).
Starting the Engine
Note: Ensure that the Tine Position Lever is in the “Lift to Raise Tines” position.
1. When starting a cold Engine; push the Choke lever to the right “CHOKE”
position (Figure 8). If re-starting a warm Engine, leave the Choke in the “RUN”
position.
2. Move the Throttle lever to the rabbit (fast) position.
3. Move the On/Off Rocker Switch to the On (“I”) position.
4. Manual Start Engine - Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until
you feel resistance, then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two
pulls usually starts the DR LAWN AERATOR.
Electric Start Engine - Turn the Key Switch at the back of the machine clockwise to “START” until the Engine starts and then
release (Figure 9). When released the Key will return back to the run position and the Engine will continue to run.
5. After the Engine starts, slowly push the Choke Control lever to the “RUN” position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly
before each Choke adjustment.
Note: While aerating you should always operate the Engine with the Throttle in the Rabbit (Fast) position.
Stopping the Engine
Note: Ensure that the Tine Position Lever is in the “Lift to Raise Tines” position.
1. Move the Throttle Lever to the Turtle (slow) position allowing the Engine to idle (Figure 8).
2. Manual Start Engine - Switch the On/Off Rocker Switch to the Off (“O”) position.
Electric Start Engine - Turn the Key Switch counterclockwise to the Off position.
Before You Begin

The best conditions for aerating are soft and moist ground. If you are unsure of the ground conditions a simple test will
determine whether it is necessary to water before aerating. Using a garden hand spade or a large screw driver, you should be
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Shut-off
Figure 8
On/Off
Rocker
Switch
Start Pull Cord
Throttle
Lever
 Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 2 General Safety
Rules” before operating this LAWN AERATOR.

Always refer to the Engine “Operator’s Manual” that came with your
machine for more detailed Engine operation procedures.
Key
Switch
Figure 9
Stop
Run
Start