Greentek GREENS GROOMER User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing a first-class high quality GreenTek product, engineered to give years of use
provided it is used and maintained correctly.
To ensure operator safety and obtain maximum service life from this machine it is essential that ALL operators
read and thoroughly understand this manual. If at any time there is anything you are unsure about, the
manufacturers will be pleased to help.
MACHINERY MARKINGS
Your machine carries the following information. Please quote your serial number when ordering spare parts.
APPLICATION
The Greens Groomer is designed for brushing greens, fairways and artificial pitches. It can be used to brush-in
topdressings very effectively, also to remove dew, and stand up to grasses before mowing.
This equipment is designed solely for brushing sports and amenity turf. Use in any other way is contrary to the
intended use.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from misuse. Compliance with the
instructions in this manual is essential for safe operation.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Always wear suitable protective clothing (eg, gloves and steel toecap footwear), especially when
coupling/uncoupling to towing vehicle.
Make sure on electric models the leads don’t trail on the ground.
Watch out for obstacles/bystanders; remember the triple model is wider than the towing vehicle.
REMEMBER: IT IS THE OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITY TO ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THIS MACHINE IS IN
SAFE WORKING ORDER BEFORE USE AND THAT CONDITIONS ARE
SUITABLE FOR IT TO BE USED WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.

WARNING DECALS
The following decals are affixed to your Greens Groomer which must be obeyed at all times. replacement
decals are available free of charge from the manufacturers.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Attach the drawbar to the hitch of tow vehicle. Lower the Greens Groomer completely to the ground. Loosen
the lock nut on the carriage head bolt that holds the height adjustment curved piece in place. Determine that
the brush is flat on the ground then tighten the nut. Grease the wheel bushings before use. Your Greens
Groomer is now ready to use.

When using a triple gang, the front Greens Groomer unit may need to have its height adjuster set so that the
rear end of the brush is slightly raised. When in operation, the drag created by the outer units will then
naturally pull the front unit level.
The fold out wing arm assembly for use with the triple gang simply bolts onto the centre section such that,
when folded out into the operating position, the lugs which form the drawbar hitch for the rear units are on
the top sides of the wing arms.
Each unit is equipped with its own individual control box which should be removed and the leads plugged into
the single master control box, when used as a triple gang.
The 3-point linkage mounted version simply attaches to any standard Category 1 linkage by means of the clevis
pins provided.
USING THE SINGLE TOWED GREENS GROOMER
The Greens Groomer is pulled onto the edge of the green in the transport mode. At this time, the operator
lowers the brush by using the electric actuator to ‘raise’ the wheels. Raise the wheels until they are off the
ground. Pull the brush at appropriate speed to agitate the sand. Too slow or too fast results in sub-standard
brush action. Somewhere between 4mph and 6mph gives the best results. Make sure the Greens Groomer
is level when being pulled. When finished, raise the brush and move to the next green.
Normally, only 1 or 2 passes on dry sand are required to properly complete topdressing. One suggestion:
start in a circular pattern around the green. When the turns become too tight, cut the remaining sand in half,
forming two ‘D’ patterns. When the first pass is complete, repeat the procedure going the opposite direction.
Alternatively, simply travel across the green from side to side raising the groomer up as you reach the edge,
then proceed off the green to make your turn avoiding turf scuffing and reducing wheeled traffic on your green.
The unit is equipped with a telescopic drawbar which can be extended to allow use in tandem behind a truckster
mounted topdresser.

OPERATING REAR-MOUNTED SYNTHETIC PITCH
RAKE AND BRUSH
An optional rear mounted rake and brush is available for grooming and decompacting synthetic pitches. The
rake has 3 rows of adjustable spring tines and will give either a light grooming or a heavy decompacting. The
brush on the rear is also adjustable and levels infill material and stripes the surface. Before using check
with the pitch supplier as to the correct procedure for your pitch.
MAINTENANCE
The Greens Groomer needs very little maintenance or upkeep. Always wash the brushes off after use. This
ensures that wet topdressing packed in the brushes does not cause them to take an incorrect ‘set’. Never
store the Greens Groomer on the brushes, or again the possibility of an incorrect ‘set’ can occur. When not in
use, set the Greens Groomer on the ‘Jack Stand’ to prevent any weight from being placed upon the brushes.
Wheel bushings should be greased before each use. When greasing, make sure all excess grease is wiped
off to prevent any from falling on the ground. Remember that the Greens Groomer sees a lot of sand during
operation so it is important to keep the bushings greased.
Tyre pressure should be 15lbs.
If brushes should take a ‘set’ or curve in one direction due to use, simply reverse the drawbar hitch by
unbolting the 3 bolts and re-attaching the hitch and height adjustment bar to the back.

EXTENSION WINGS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Extension Wings Accessories
Attach the 2-16” and 1-30” brushes included to each wing
Attach extension wing brackets to the main frame of the
Groomer. Do not tighten.
Attach each wing to the two extension wing brackets. Only tighten
to a snug position so that the wings will fully rotate.

Your Greens Groomer with extension Wings is now ready for use. The wings will automatically raise when
the tyres of the Greens Groomer are lowered for transport. For narrow passages such as bridges or for long
distance transports, each wing may be folded up by hand and strapped together for safety.
Align the frame of each wing with the frame of the Groomer.
Fully tighten the two bolts of the extension wing brackets.
Attach the cable bracket to the upright arm of the wheel
assembly on the Groomer. Attach one end of the cable to the
bracket.
Attach the cable sheave bracket to the frame of the Groomer.
The sheave bracket should be placed 26-1/2 inches from the
outside of the Greens Groomer frame.
Attach the loose end of the cable to the upright arm of each
wing.

REPLACEMENT BRUSH SETS
We recommend brushes are purchased as full set, replacing individual brushes will mean that the new
brushes will touch the turf as they are longer and the old brushes will not work.

GUARANTEE
We guarantee that should any defect in materials or workmanship occur within 24 months of the date of
purchase we will repair, or at our option, replace the defective part free of charge provided that the fault is
reported to us immediately it becomes apparent.
Damage caused by normal wear, misuse or in transit is not covered by this guarantee.
CONTACT US
For further information, support or advice please contact:
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