on the right side of the machine
(see fig. 15)
. Both drive chains are supplied with an
automatic chain tensioner.
Grease the rotor support
(see fig. 15)
.
Make sure the hopper and seed cups are mounted correctly.
3.03 - Rear Tailgate Adjustment
The rear tailgate is especially important when using the tilling rotor in place of the
straight blade aerating rotor. Its purpose is to improve the pulverization of the soil as it is
tilled. It can be adjusted in various positions with the chain. The closer the tailgate is to
the rotor the more pulverized the soil will be. The rear tailgate also works as a shield to
prevent dirt and other objects from being thrown
(see fig. 3)
.
3.04 - Tickler Tine Adjustment
The aerator-overseeder comes with two rows of tickler tines mounted between the roller
arms
(see fig. 4)
. These tines work as a rake to help cover grass seed for ideal
germination conditions. The tines are raised and lowered automatically as the roller
follows the contour of the ground.
The roller arms have two set positions to increase or decrease the tickler tine pressure.
When the tine holder is positioned in the lower hole the pressure is increased, the top
hole decreases the pressure. Always be sure both the right side and the left side are in
the same holes.
The tine holder bars can also be swiveled to increase or decrease the pressure of the
tines. This also enables you to maintain a consistent pressure and angle as the tines
wear. The bars can even be lifted completely up out of the way if the tickler tines are not
to be used.
O
PERATION
13
FRONTIER
A
ERATOR
-O
VERSEEDER
O
PERATOR
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S
M
ANUAL
1
2
3
Fig. 3
2. chain
3. tailgate
1. chain hook
