ryan MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 744873C Manual Del Operador página 13

MATAWAY
OVERSEEDER
OVERSEEDER OPERATION
1. Adjust reel to desired cutting depth, not to exceed
1/4" (6mm) maximum. See adjustment section.
NOTE: Cutting depth exceeding 1/4" (6 mm) may
be too deep for most seed and may prevent
germination.
2. Make a test run to check for desired blade
penetration. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE: Low tire pressure may cause uneven reel
penetration. Maintain correct tire pressure to
to eliminate this possibility (refer to the Tire
Pressure section in the maintenance section,
for recommended tire pressure).
3. Set the feed control cam A on the hopper
according to the "Seed Feed Chart" located on
page 22. Fill the hopper with seed.
4. Start the engine. Hold the operator presence
lever against the handle.
5. Pull back on the reel control lever and push the
clutch control forward to engage both the reel
and drive clutches. Adjust the throttle to the
desired walking speed.
6. Lower the reel after the unit is in motion, the
seed gate opens automatically as the reel is
lowered.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the turf, the unit should
be in motion and the clutch control engaged
before lowering reel onto the turf.
Never cross hard surfaces or objects (sidewalks,
driveways, stepping stones, etc.) while the reel is
down and/or engaged.
7. After each pass across the turf, raise the reel,
disengage the clutch control and position the unit
manually for the next pass (this will help prevent
damage to the turf). Make all passes across the
turf at uniform speed. Slightly overlap the area
previously seeded to ensure complete coverage.
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