GRADEN SWING-WING SW04 User manual

G N
INDUSTRI ES PTV LTD
SW04
SWING-WING
VERTICUER/SCARIFIER
OWNERS MANUAL

Table of Contents
1. Specifications
1.1 Specifications
1.2 Statement of Machine Use
1.3 Serial Number Plate
2. To the Owner
2.1 Preliminary instructions
2.2 Warning symbols
2.3 Servicing the Swing-Wing Verticutter
3. Safety Information
3.1 General rules
3.2 Training
3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.4 Preparation
3.5 Operational Safety
3.6 Maintenance Safety
4. Assembly Instructions
5. Operating Instructions
5.1 Preliminary checks
5.2 Set up
5.3 Transporting (traversing) the Verticutter
5.4 Verticutting
5.5 Shut down
6. Maintenance Operations
6.1 Adjustments and settings
6.1.1 Rotor belts (centre rotor)
6.1.2 Rotor belts (wing rotors)
6.2 Replacements
6.2.1 Blade replacement
6.2.1.1 Centre blade reel
6.2.1.2 Wing blade reels
6.2.2 Belt replacement
6.2.2.1 Rotor belts : centre reel
6.2.2.2 Rotor belts : wing reels
6.3 Gearbox
6.4 Maintenance schedule
7. Warranty
8. Parts & Illustrations
8.1 Parts Diagrams
8.2 Warning/Compliance Decals

1.1 Specifications
Model Graden SW04 Swing-Wing Verticutter
P.T.O. Horsepower 20 - 35 h.p.
Drive Belt drive via Tractor PTO
Gearbox Comer T27A Increasing Gearbox
Gearbox oil Gear Oil - SAE 80W90
Cutting Reels 1 Fixed (13 blades), 2 Floating (8 blades ea.)
Cutting width 1520mm (60 inches)
Cutting depth (nominal) 0 to 40mm (maximum with standard blades)
Blades
Standard :
Optional :
Tungsten carbide tipped spring steel
210mm x 2mm tip Part No. 0232
210mm x 3mm tip Part No. 0217
210mm x 1mm tip Part No. 1122
Blade tip speed
1250m/min (standard blades at normal PTO
speed of 540 rpm)
Weight 290 kg
Height 1110 mm (machine on stands)
Overall Width 1980 mm
Length 1330mm
Tyres 4.10/3.50 - 4 Slick Pattern (6 per machine)
Tyre pressure 275 - 345 kPa (40 -50 psi)
Rotor belts A47 Dayco Super 2 Series (8 per machine)

1.2 Statement of Machine Use
The Graden SW04 Swing-Wing Verticutter/Scarifier’s main use is as a
verticutting/scarifying/de-thatching tool on areas such as golf courses, bowling
greens, cricket wickets, tennis courts, and other sporting fields.
It is not for use on turf areas where rocks and other hard foreign bodies may be
present. The use of this machine in turf profiles of this nature will likely cause
premature wear or shattering of the blade tips and could result in rocks being
projected at dangerous speeds, resulting in potential injury to the operator or
damage to the machinery.
This machine is not for use in anything other than the soil profiles typically to be
found on the sporting fields mentioned above. Any use of this machine in any
other type of surface or for any other purpose may void the warranty.
Please contact Graden Industries if you are unsure about your application
complying with the intended use of this machine.
1.3 Serial Number Plate
The serial number plate layout is shown below. The serial number is comprised of
four sections. The first section is the model number, the second section is the mass
of the machine, the third section is the serial number and the fourth section is the
year of manufacture of the machine, as indicated below;

2. To the Owner
Read this manual before operating the Swing-Wing Verticutter
2.1 Preliminary Instructions
It is important that the owner completely familiarises themselves with the
contents of this manual
Keep this manual at hand as a ready reference for anybody using the Graden
Swing-Wing Verticutter
The designed and tested safety features of this machine are dependent on it
being operated within the limitations described in this manual
2.2 Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to indicate important safety
issues. When either or both of these symbols are present the operator must be
aware that there is the potential to damage equipment and/or incur serious
personal injury.
WARNING 
This signal denotes a potential equipment hazard:
failing to follow the instructions or procedures may
result in equipment malfunction or damage.
DANGER 
This signal denotes a serious personal safety hazard:
failing to follow the instructions or procedures may
result in serious, or even fatal, injury.

2.3 Servicing the SwingWing Verticutter
The Graden Swing-Wing Verticutter has been carefully engineered and
manufactured to provide safe, dependable and effective service.
As with all mechanical equipment it requires routine cleaning and maintenance.
Your authorised Graden representative has access to tools, genuine spares and
equipment to service any and all of your requirements.
Use only genuine Graden parts; substitute parts will void the warranty and may not
meet the safety and performance standards required for safe and effective
operation of the Swing-Wing Verticutter.
Please record the model and serial numbers of the Swing-Wing Verticutter in the
space provided below and quote this information when ordering parts or
communicating with Graden Industries or its’ approved representatives.
Model Number : __________________________
Serial Number : __________________________
Date Purchased : __________________________

3. Safety Information
This manual is provided to help you operate and maintain the Swing Wing
Verticutter. Please read it carefully.
It has been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data.
In some aspects it is generalised because it is impossible to cover all operating
scenarios. However, combining the information provided in this manual with your
own increasing experience and knowledge with the Swing-Wing Verticutter will
enable you to develop procedures suitable for your individual needs.
The Swing-Wing Verticutter, like most modern machinery, is constantly undergoing
development on the basis of experience and market needs. At the time of printing,
material in this manual was current but may vary due to the aforementioned
ongoing development.
Graden Industries reserve the right to change the machinery specifications without
notice.
3.1 General Rules
Direction on the machine (right or left) is determined from standing behind the
machine and facing in the direction of forward travel, all directions are given in
this manual with this rule in mind
When viewed from the right side the blades rotate anti-clockwise (counter
rotating to the forward rotation of the tractor wheels)
This is a precision piece of machinery with high speed cutting blades
DANGER 
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts
of the Swing-Wing Verticutter, especially the
cutting blades
Do not allow children to operate the machine or be near it during its’ operation.
Never allow anyone to ride on the Swing-Wing Verticutter at any time.
Only people who are very familiar with the rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use this machine

Only use the machine during daylight or in good artificial light
Some illustrations in this manual show the Swing-Wing Verticutter with safety
guards removed. This is not a normal situation.
DANGER 
Never operate the Swing-Wing Verticutter
with any of the covers or safety guards
removed or not properly secured.
3.2 Training
WARNING 
Read this manual completely before
beginning to learn how to use the
Swing-Wing Verticutter
Do not allow anybody to operate the machine without instruction
Know your controls and how to stop the machine and shut down the tractor
quickly in an emergency
To maintain control and reduce the possibility of upset, damage or collision,
operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
The tractor has its’ own set of safety and operating rules. These must be
complied with.
DANGER 
Read any manuals supplied with the tractor and know
how to stop it and shut down all actions in an emergency.

If the tractor is fitted with a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS), do not exceed
the ROPS weight certification and always wear your seat belt.
Be aware of the hazards associated with the tractor engine:
The fuel used (Petrol, diesel, etc.) is highly flammable so only use an
appropriate container
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is running or still
hot
Never add fuel indoors and wipe up any spillages
Never run the engine in an enclosed area because exhaust gases are
toxic
DANGER 
The engine uses highly flammable petroleum
fuel and produces toxic exhaust gases.
Only add fuel to, or run, the engine in the
open - never indoors.
3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Clothing should be reasonably snug fitting and not free flowing so as to avoid
the risk of entanglement in moving parts.
Wear sturdy footwear, preferably steel capped safety shoes or boots
Use appropriate PPE for eyes, ears and hands
DANGER 
Never wear sandals, sneakers or have
bare feet when operating the tractor.
3.4 Preparation
Ensure all safety warnings and decals are in place and legible (on both the
Swing-Wing and the tractor).
Ensure that the Swing-Wing Verticutter is correctly mounted on the tractor and
that the machine is properly adjusted.