bannerman SPORT TOPPER TOPDRESSER BTD-10 Application guide

SPORT TOPPER TOPDRESSER
Model: BTD-10
Operation & Parts Manual

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Table of Contents
Cover Page
1
Table of Contents
2
Welcome to Bannerman
3
Warranty Statement
4
Machine Specifications and Requirements
5
Working Safely and Safety Regulations
6
Machine Description and Operation
8
Repair and Maintenance
10
Lubricating Spreader
10
Conveyor Belt Gear Case
11
Axle Maintenance and Adjusting Distance of Brush and Conveyor
12
Adjusting Conveyor Belt if Slipping, Installing and Removing Belt
13
Adjusting the Conveyor Belt Tension After Assembly
14
Lighting Set Wiring Diagram and External Hydraulic Gear Pump
15
Oil Change for the Hydraulic Tank
16
BTD-10 Parts Diagram
17
BTD-10 Parts List
18
Contact Information
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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Sport Topper Topdresser
Model: BTD-10
Dear Owner,
Welcome to Bannerman, the Home of Sports Turf Magic.
Your new Bannerman Sport Topper Topdresser BTD-10 is a precision-built, hydraulically
powered top dresser. The ease of operation and low maintenance will give you many trouble
free years of use. Please make sure that you read and understand the important instructions for
the assembly, adjustment, operations, safety, and maintenance contained in this manual. If
there are any instructions which you do not fully understand, contact your dealer or
Bannerman Ltd. for clarification before using the unit.
When in need of replacement parts, specify the model and the serial number of your new
Bannerman BTD-10 Topdresser. The serial plate that identifies your model and the serial
number is located on the front right-hand side of the spreader. To give you many years of
service, regular preventative maintenance is required. Should you need any further assistance,
please feel free to contact your local Bannerman dealer or Bannerman directly.
Regards,
George Bannerman
Corporate Secretary

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Warranty Statement
Bannerman Ltd warranties all Bannerman BTD-10
Topdressers, when appropriately applied and installed,
to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service, for 1 year from the date
of use. We must receive the Warranty Card, and
Declaration or Delivery Card filled out in its entirety, via
mail, fax, or email within 15 days of the date of sale. It is
the responsibility of the end user to make sure that the
Warranty Card is filled out and submitted to Bannerman
Ltd. This warranty does not guarantee a particular service life of the products. Service life will vary with
application, operating environment, level of maintenance and other factors beyond our control.
Bannerman Ltd’s sole responsibility for the Bannerman BTD-10 Topdresser, or parts determined to be
defective and covered by this warranty, is limited to repairing the product or part. An allowance is to be
applied to the labour cost for the removal and replacement.
Prior authorization from Bannerman Ltd must be obtained before replacing or returning any part(s) or
incurring any cost of labour. No charges for expenses incurred for parts, labour or transportation, by
unauthorized persons, will be allowed under this warranty. Bannerman Ltd reserves the right to any
part or Bannerman assembly (with transportation prepaid) claimed to be covered under this warranty.
Bannerman Ltd shall not be liable, in the event of proximate, incidental, consequential, special or other
damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of production, loss of profit, loss of
opportunity, or injury to persons arising out of any breach of this warranty.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY
EXTENDING BEYOND THAT SET FORTH ABOVE
GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale,
Ontario, Canada, M9W 5A3
CONTACT US:
CAN 1-800-325-4871
USA 1-800-665-2696
[email protected]

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
BTD-10 Sport Topper Topdresser
Specifications
Weight
Empty
550 lbs.
250 Kg
Maximum
3800 lbs
1724 Kg
Dimensions
Length
56 inches
142 cm
Height
50 inches
127 cm
Width
70 inches
178 cm
Spread
Width
58 inches
147 cm
Speed
Variable
Capacity
Cubic yards
1-3/4 cubic yards
1.34 cubic meters
Cubic feet
47 cubic feet
9242 cubic cm
Ground Pressure
Only 10-12 p.s.i. when fully loaded
Drive
Hydraulic to brush
Hydraulic to conveyor floor
Variable speed attained by means of (20) position restrictor valves –
achieving variable depth of topdressing 3/32 inches to 2-1/5 inches.
Tires
Two pairs twin 18-9:50 x 8 turf tires on center pivot swing axle to ensure safe
flotation, stability, and ensures consistent low p.s.i. on turf surface
Hopper
Galvanized steel, ribbed, light weight
Strong ensuring maximum capacity material yet minimizing overall weight
Conveyor
Adjustable by means of two front bearing block adjusters
Brush
8” sectional heavy duty poly-fiber brush at the rear of the conveyor ensures
even spreading of all types of organic and sand topdressings
Height and spread of the brush thrusts material partially into the grass plant
and aeration holes thus requiring less labour for “dragging” with brushes,
rakes or drag mats
Tongue
Clevis style or option ball hitch
Adjustable in vertical height to match all turf vehicles
Requirements
Tow Vehicle
15 h.p. minimum with hydraulics
Dimensions
Minimum flow
2.6 gallons per minute
12 Liters per minute
Maximum flow
5.5 gallons per minute
21 Liters per minute
Minimum pressure
900 p.s.i.
Maximum pressure
2000 p.s.i.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Work Safely - Follow These Rules!
-A careful operator is the best insurance against an accident-
Warning: Read this operation manual carefully and understand the controls before
handling any equipment or commencing work.
Before and during operation the area should be checked to assure that the area is clear
of obstacles, hazards and personnel.
Caution should be exercised when operating close to ditches, fences or on hill sides.
Hands, feet, clothing and other objects must be kept away from all moving parts.
Use extreme care when making adjustments.
Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
Before starting work, visually check machines for damage or wear to working parts.
Do not allow any unauthorized person to handle machines at any time.
Warning: Gasoline/Petrol is highly flammable
Do not smoke while refueling the engine
Do not refuel while the engine is running
Do not touch a hot exhaust
Do not operate near children or animals
Do not allow persons under the age of 16 years to operate this machine
Do not operate this machine on a steep gradient
Keep hands and feet clear of the moving tines at all times
Take care when adding or removing weights.
Wear protective safety clothing: safety footwear, ear protectors, gloves, goggles, etc.
Safety Regulation
1. The Bannerman BTD-10 Topdresser is built solely for spreading small-grained, loose
material such as sand, small granular material or similar products. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any damage resulting from incorrect usage. This also includes compliance
with the manufacturer's conditions of operation, maintenance and repair.
2. The spreader is built according to prior art and operationally reliable; however, the machine
could put life and limb of the operator, or other persons, at risk if it is not used, maintained
and repaired by persons who are familiar with it and have been informed of the dangers.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
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3. Any person who is employed by the owner, is responsible for the operation, maintenance
and repair of the spreader, and must read and understand the operating instructions and
the Safety Regulations in particular.
Detach the spreader from the towing vehicle during maintenance and service work.
Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer for repairs.
Along with these operating instructions, the general regulations for safety and for
prevention of accidents must be observed.
When using public roads, the corresponding Highway Act will be in force.
Persons riding in or on the topdresser are not allowed!
4. A spreader may only be towed along public roads when it is properly equipped to meet the
Highway Act. Complete road-worthiness certificate, licensing permit and the additional
necessary safety facilities (lighting set, wheel chocks) are available on customer request.
5. The operator must check the spreader for any external damage or failure before operating
the machine. Any changes (including operating performance) which might affect safety
must immediately be corrected. Changes to, or rebuilding of, the spreader (other than
changes allowed by the manufacturer) are, for reasons of safety, not allowed.
6. Before starting work, the operator must become familiar with all fittings and controls as
well as their functioning.
Spreaders must be properly attached, or risk of injury may occur.
Before driving away, check the immediate vicinity and care for a good field of vision.
7. When the machine is in operation, no one is allowed to enter the spreader hopper. A label
with this notice is placed on both sides of the spreader. This notice must always be legible
and must be replaced if damaged.
8. While the spreader is in operation, do not stand at the rear of the spreader due to rotating
parts and foreign flying particles that might cause any injuries.
9. Adjusting and repair work on axle (wheel bearings, tires) must only be undertaken by
properly trained and authorized personnel.
10. It is important to check that before starting work on the hydraulic system, that there is no
hydraulic pressure.
The hydraulic hose pipes must be regularly checked and replaced if damaged or worn out.
The replacement hose pipes must conform to the manufacturer's technical requirements.
Make sure the hydraulic pressure on your tractor you are using does not exceed 200#psi.
11. Do not exceed the authorized supporting load on the towing vehicle.
12. In the immediate vicinity of the brush on the Topdresser model BTD-10, a sound level of 74
dB(a) is emitted.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
Machine Description
The Topdresser BTD-10 is used for spreading small-grained, loose material, such as peat loam,
light soils, pine bark chips, calcined clays, chipped lime stone, sand, small granular material or
similar products. The spreading equipment on the topdresser is driven by a gear box with
hydraulic motor for the conveyor belt and a separate hydraulic motor for the brush. The
number of revolutions of the hydraulic conveyor belt can be continuously adjusted by means of
a 10 position variable flow valve. Frequency of spread or spreading amount can be determined
by the spreader ground speed and conveyor belt speed.
Operating the BTD-10 Topdresser
We want you to obtain the best performance from your new Bannerman BTD-10 Topdresser. If
you have any difficulty in carrying out the following instructions please contact us or your local
representative or dealer.
Before the First Initial Operation
1. If the spreader is to be used on public roads, check the local traffic Highway Act.
If required, attach license plate to plate holder at the left-handed rear side.
Attach and check lighting set.
2. After having filled and dispensed the first load of topdressing material:
Retighten wheel nuts.
Check wheel hub bearings and adjust, if necessary.
Check tire pressure.
Daily Operation
Check for any external damage and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
Check tire pressure.
Check lighting set, if required.
Check conveyor belt tension, reset if necessary. Conveyor belt must not graze the sides.

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41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
www.sportsturfmagic.com
To Operate the Topdresser
1. Attaching to and from towing vehicle
Attach spreader to towing vehicle so that top dresser bed is level. Be sure to use the
supplied clevis pin and secure with locking cross.
To connect the hydraulic pipes, connect the upper pipe to the oil pressure supply and
the lower pipe to the oil return. Proper direction of oil circulation is required. At the
factory, the hydraulic system has been filled with the multi-purpose tractor hydraulic oil
No.10.
With External Oil Supply, mount the plug-on pump on the PTO driven shaft of the
tractor and secure against slippage using the mounted torque support chain. (PTO speed
450 rpm).
Tip: To ensure optimum operation, the oil temperature should reach around 25°C before
starting work (see viewing window at the oil tank). Check the oil level before starting work
(center of the oil viewing window).
Please Note:
Locate hydraulic hoses in such a way that they do not drag to the ground
or chafe at the towing vehicle.
If floor of top dresser does not move and brush doesn’t spin, reverse
hydraulic lines.
When un-attaching the spreader from the towing vehicle, secure the drop
leg before removing the clevis pin.
2. Loading
When loading, do not exceed the desired maximum ground pressure or the authorized
total weight.
3. Spreading
Controls: Variable flow valve for setting the
speed of the conveyor belt: Scale distribution 0
to 10
Note: The brush speed can only be controlled
by the tractor engine RPMs
4. Adjusting the Spreading Depth
The spreading thickness (mm) or inches is
dependent on:
The speed of the towing vehicle
The speed of the conveyor belt
Set the required spreading depth on a firm surface before starting work.
Set the variable flow valve or the conveyor belt speed to the required number 0 to 10.

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GORDON BANNERMAN LIMITED
41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada
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www.sportsturfmagic.com
To Determine How Thick You Want the Material Spread:
1. Chose a flat surface to experiment.
2. Adjust tractor to 22-2300 rpm.
3. Set regulator on top dresser to #3
4. Run tractor at approximately 3 mph.
5. Check output, Adjust speed of tractor and or regulator on top dresser to get desired
material depth.
6. After you do this a few times, you will know and control the quantity of material needed
and achieve the desired results.
Be sure to record ground speed, flow valve calibration and material depth for future use
Repair and Maintenance
To obtain maximum benefit from this unit, please follow the repair
and maintenance guidelines outlined below.
To Maintain Unit
Always keep tire pressure at 10# psi.
Grease the 2 front conveyer bearings, 2 rear conveyer bearings, 2 brush bearings
and the 2 fittings on the swing beam under the unit at the axels.
When you are done, it is best to empty the hopper and hose off and out the unit
with a regular hose. If you use a high-pressure hose be careful not to wash the
bearings with the high-pressure hose.
Once a year, check and repack the high-speed wheel bearings with grease.
Make timely repairs and order parts in advance.
Lubricate spreader (every 50 operating hours)
Lubricate with multi-purpose grease:
Bearings on both ends of the brush shaft
Bearings on both ends of the rear conveyor shaft
Bearings on both sides of the wheel axle
Note: Sealed bearings require no greasing