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Table of Contents
1
Safety
1.1
Operating Safety ................................................ 4
1.2
Important Safety Notes ....................................... 4
2
Specifications
2.1
Product Identification.......................................... 6
2.2
Engine ................................................................ 6
2.3
Aerator ................................................................ 6
2.4
Aerator ................................................................ 7
2.5
Weights and Dimensions .................................... 7
2.6
Accessories & Support Literature ....................... 7
3
Decals and Icons
3.1
Decals ................................................................ 8
3.2
Icons ................................................................... 8
4
Controls
4.1
Control Descriptions ........................................... 9
5
Operation
5.1
Daily InspectioN ............................................... 11
5.2
Operator Presence Control (OPC) ................... 11
5.3
Operating Procedures ...................................... 12
5.4
Starting ............................................................. 12
5.5
Stopping / Parking ............................................ 13
5.6
To Drive / Transport ......................................... 13
5.7
Hillside Operation ............................................. 13
5.8 Aerating
............................................................ 14
5.9 Trailering
.......................................................... 14
6
Adjustments
6.1
General............................................................. 15
6.2
Turf Guard ........................................................ 15
6.3 Aerator Drive Idler Cable .................................. 15
6.4
Traction Drive Idler Cable ................................. 16
6.5
Aerator Timing .................................................. 16
6.6
Shift Control Cable ........................................... 17
6.7
Lift Cable .......................................................... 17
6.8
Torque Specification ......................................... 18
7
Maintenance
7.1
General ............................................................ 19
7.2
Engine .............................................................. 19
7.3
Engine Oil ......................................................... 20
7.4
Engine Air Filter ................................................ 20
7.5
Fuel .................................................................. 20
7.6
Hydraulic Hoses ............................................... 21
7.7
Hydraulic Oil ..................................................... 21
7.8
Muffler and Exhaust ......................................... 22
7.9
Tires ................................................................. 22
7.10 Wheel Mounting Procedure .............................. 22
7.11 Care and Cleaning ........................................... 22
7.12 Pushrod Installation .......................................... 23
7.13 Storage ............................................................. 23
8
Troubleshooting
8.1
General ............................................................ 24
9
Maintenance & Lubrication Charts
9.1
General ............................................................ 25
9.2
Maintenance Charts ......................................... 25
10
EC CONFORMITY ..............................................26
11
Parts Catalog
11.1 How To Use The Parts Catalog ....................... 27
11.2 To Order Parts ................................................. 27
11.1 Table Of Contents ............................................ 27
Summary of Contents for GA 24
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