AIR2G2 AIR2G2-336 Owner's manual

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GT AIRINJECT INC
“AIR2G2-336
®
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OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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AIR2G2-336® OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Congratulations on the purchase of the AIR2G2-336®, A REVOLUTIONARY MACHINE! By owning this machine, you
will now be able to achieve the absolute best type of aerification possible, AIR injection throughout the soil profile.
Remember: AIR IS EVERYTHING TO ANYTHING THATLIVES®™!
INTRODUCTION
This owner/operator’s manual will teach you about the operating features of the AIR2G2-336® as well as the
maintenance schedules and procedures. You are responsible for safe and proper operation and maintenance of this
machine in order to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the machine.
READ ALL MANUALS CAREFULLY There are also manuals for the engine and compressor attached to the machine.
This is a pedestrian-controlled machine and is intended to be used by a properly trained operator in commercial
applications. It is primarily designed for compaction relief and aeration of fine turf areas on professionally maintained
park lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses.
You may contact GT AIRINJECT INC. directly at www.air2g2.com for parts information, to find a dealer, or register
your machine. To order parts, please email [e-mail] include your machine’s serial number as
well as the needed part numbers.
Model No. AIR2G2®-336
Machine Serial No. _____________________
Potential hazards are identified in this manual. Safety messages are identified by the safety alert symbol. SEE PIC OF
SAFETY ALERT BELOW. This safety alert signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not
follow the safety precautions.
SAFETY ALERT!
This manual uses words to highlight safetyinformation:
NOTE: Used for notification of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
CAUTION! A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
WARNING! A hazard that can result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4
MACHINE RECORD INFORMATION 5
WARRANTY 6
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE 7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 9
SAFETY 10
SOUND/VIBRATION LEVEL 52-64
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF PARTS OF MACHINE 16-18
SPECIFICATIONS 19
FOR SAFE OPERATION 20-22
PRE-OPERATION OF THE MACHINE 23-27
MACHINE TRANSPORT POSITION (PRESSURE BEAM RETRACTED) 28
MACHINE OPERATING POSITION (PRESSURE BEAM EXTENDED) 29
MACHINE CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING (PLC) FUNCTION KEYS 30-31
STANDARD OPERATIONS PROCEDURE FOR THE AERATION PROCESS 32
NEUTRAL ARM MECHANISM 32
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 33-34
TROUBLESHOOTING 35
WIRING DIAGRAM 36
DRIVE SYSTEM DIAGRAM 37
AIR SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 38-40
STEERING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 41
PRESSURE BEAM DIAGRAM 42
AIR2G2-336 PARTS LIST 43-51
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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: GT AIRINJECT INC.
Manufacturer’s Address: 136 Ellis Road N
Jacksonville FL 32254 USA
Declares the machine described below complies with applicable essential health and safety requirements of Part 1
and 4 related clauses of Part 3 of Annex 1 of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Description: AIR2G2®
Model Number: AIR2G2®-336
Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________________
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The following standards have either been referred to or been complied with, in part or in full, as relevant:
EN ISO 12100-1 Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design.
EN ISO 12100-2 Safety of Machinery - Technical principalsand specifications
EN ISO 13857 Safety of Machinery - Safety distances to prevent dangerzones
being reached by upper and lower limbs.
EN 4254-1; 2008 Agricultural Machinery - Agricultural self-propelled mounted, semi-mounted and trailed
machines. Common safety requirements
ANSI / ASAE S338.5 Field Equipment for Agricultural - Safety Chain for Towed Equipment
ANSI / OPEI B71.4-2012 Commercial Turf Care - Safety Specifications
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Full Name of Responsible Person
GLEN BLACK TITLE: PRESIDENT, GT AIRINJECT INC.
Signature Date
Full Name of Authorized Representative
Signature Date
Original must remain with machine owner. Representative (Distributor) must fax or send fully completed copy to GT
AIRINJECT INC. The fax number is 904.516.4609
WARRANTY ON THIS MACHINE WILL BE VOID IF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NOT RETURNED TO
GT AIRINJECT INC WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ACCEPTING DELIVERY
YOUR DISTRIBUTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETION OF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
AND RETURNING IT TO GT AIRINJECT INC AS SOON AS YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF YOUR MACHINE. PLEASE
REFER TO THE “WARRANTY” SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS FORM IS FOUND IN THE
MANUAL TO COMPLETE AND RETURN.
IF YOUR DISTRIBUTOR DID NOT COMPLETE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE, PLEASE DO SO
AND EMAIL OR FAX TO GT AIRINJECT INC., at [e-mail] or [phone].

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MACHINE RECORD INFORMATION
This operation and maintenance manual has been prepared for use as a guide. The AIR2G2®-336 has been designed
for easy maintenance and simple operation on golf courses and athletic fields. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact your distributor or email us at [e-mail]
Distributor Information
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Machine Information
Purchase Date:
WARRANTY WILL BE DENIED IF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE IS NOT RETURNED
WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER DELIVERY. THIS FORM CAN BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL (Page 7).
GT AIRINJECT INC.
136 ELLIS ROAD N
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254 USA
(T) 904.379.2243
(F) 904.516.4609
Model AIR2G2®-336

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WARRANTY
GT AIRINJECT INC will repair or replace any item or part of the AIR2G2®-336 that is defective in workmanship or material for a
period of two years or twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery of a new AIR2G2-336 to the original end user. Warranty
is VOID if machine has not been run and/or operated OR delivered to final user in over 6 months.
Normal Wear / Tear / Improper Storage &Maintenance
GT AIRINJECT INC will not be responsible to repair or replace parts subject to normal maintenance, operation, and proper storage
routines as specified in the products operator’s manual nor to parts subject to wear and tear during the normal and correct operation
of the machine. These parts include, but are not limited to: oils, filters, tires, rims, belts, pulleys, rubber hoses, air tubing, spark plugs,
chains, all fasteners including pins, steering grips, batteries, probes, probe tips, probe cylinder external scraper, and probe cylinder
seals.
Other Items Not Covered By This Warranty
GT AIRINJECT INC will not repair or replace, free of charge, any item that has been damaged by accident or lack of reasonable care
and protection or lack of suitable storage. We will not cover parts that have been altered or modified by anyone other than GT
AIRINJECT INC or its authorized distributor. We will not cover used parts that are installed in place of failed parts. We will not cover
rubber hoses or air tubing. We will not cover parts that have been installed incorrectly by the end user or its agents nor will we cover
parts that have been improperly maintained as per the operator’s manual. Overtime labor rates will not be covered. Faulty item(s)
or part(s) must be returned to GT AIRINJECT INC or its agent in order to be covered under this warranty. We will not cover
freight costs related to the return of the faulty product.GT AIRINJECT INC will not be liable for any consequential loss, damage,
or cost caused by the incidental failure of any new part supplied with the original purchase or any new part supplied as a replacement
for any failed part.
Warranty Claims
The final purchaser must provide the delivery date and serial number of the machine as well as written explanation detailing the
failure of the product or part and why it is defective in the categories of faulty material or workmanship. The purchaser is to deliver
the faulty product or part to GT AIRINJECT INC or its agent at the purchaser’s expense. Please include the part name and
number with the detailed explanation. WARRANTIES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. Warranty claims must be submitted to GT AIR
INJECT INC within 45 days of the date of failure.
NOTE:GT AIRINJECT INC reserves the right to make changes to design or construction without obligation to incorporate such
changes in equipment previously sold. GT AIRINJECT INC also reserves the right to make changes to the owner’s manual and
subsequent warranties. Acceptance or rejection of the warranty claim is entirely at the sole discretion of GT AIRINJECT INC or agent.
Limitation of Liability
It is expressly understood that GT AIRINJECT INC’s liability for its products due to breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or
otherwise, is limited to furnishing such replacement parts. GT AIRINJECT INC will not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or
expense, whether direct or consequential, including but not limited to, loss of use, income, profit, production, increased costs of
operation, spoilage or damage to material arising in connection to the sale, installation, use, inability to use, or the repair or
replacement of GT AIRINJECT INC’s products. Any operation, adjustment, or assembly procedure that is prohibited or not authorized
in the operating instructions or manuals furnished with this machine shall VOID such warranty.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
•Service Kohler engine after first 50 hours and every 100 hours of use thereafter. (10W-30 Oil)
•Service Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor every 100 hours. (Ingersoll-Rand All Season Select Oil)
•Service Hydro-Gear Transaxle after first 50 hours and then every 200 hours thereafter. (20W-50
Oil)
•Belts should be re-tensioned after ½ hour to 24 hours of first full use. Should be checked before
every use.
•Check tire pressure before and after each use. The axle tires 10 psi and the steering tire 15 psi.
•Check probes before and after each use for excessive wear.
•Check for air leaks before and after each use. (Use soapy water to aid in finding any leaks)
•Check all nuts and bolts on moving parts of machine to ensure they are properly tight.
•After all air has been released, remove each cylinder and move the rod up and down, 2-3 times, to
expel any moisture build-up in the cylinder. Use the brush (provided in the toolbox on the machine)
to clean out the cylinder mount tubes. Re-mount the cylinders to the base.
•After each use, it is important to store the AIR2G2®-336 without having air pressure in the system.
Pressure can be released in 3 different ways: 1) Press and release #8; 2) Open ball valve on right side
of air tank, or 3) Open the water separator and drain water and air.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Please read and understand all enclosed operating manuals before using the AIR2G2®-336.
•Pre-check all hoses, nuts, bolts, screws, and probes for tightness prior to operating the machine.
•Understand the operating procedures and controls before use.
•ONLY qualified trained personnel should operate this machine.
•For safe operation, do not operate the machine when you are in poor physical condition, tired, sleepy, or under
the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•IMPORTANT – Turning the PLC Toggle Switch to the OFF position will send all moving parts to a “HOME” position.
•Cable jumping the battery should never be done.
•ONLY USE THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH IN CASE OF EMERGENCY!

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SAFETY
IMPROPER USE, MAINTENANCE, OR FAILURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BY THE OPERATOR CAN RESULT IN INJURY. Safe operating instructions are found in the ANSI / OTEI B71.4-
2012,
Be aware of the safety alert symbols Caution, Warning or Note for your personal safety. Your failure to follow
and comply with these instructions, and with these safety warnings may result in personal injury or death.
Training
•Read the complete Operator’s/Owner’s and Product Manuals that have been received with
this machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) if he or she cannot read English.
•Be very aware of the proper operation of the machine and all safety Caution, Warning or
Note alert symbols.
•The owner is responsible to train the operators and mechanics for safe operation of the machine.
•Never allow children around or near the machine. Never allow untrained people to operate or service the
equipment. Check local regulations regarding the minimum required age of persons operating this machine.
•The owner/user of this machine is responsible for accidents or injuries to themselves, property, or other people.
Injuries and risk of accidents may be avoided or prevented by operating the machine carefully and being aware of
the safe operations.
Preparation
•Wear appropriate clothing including shoes, safety glasses, and ear protection. Loose clothing, long hair, or jewelry
may get tangled in moving parts.
•Remove any objects, such as rocks, branches from trees or bushes, wire, or other debris that may come into
contact while moving or operating this machine.