Plugr TS220 TURFSAVR Technical reference manual

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OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS MANUAL
TS220 TURFSAVR 22" POWER RAKE/OVERSEEDER
REV: 03/10
SERIAL NUMBER:
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DATE PURCHASED:
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Machine Width 32"
Renovation Width Per Pass 22"
Approx. Blade Spacing 1.6"
Number of Blades 13 (8 teeth per blade)
Approx. Blade Depth Up to .5"
Approx. Sq. Ft. Per Hour (Up to) 27,500
Operating Speeds Up to 3 MPH
Available Speeds 4 FWD + R + N
Rear Tire Size/Type 13" x 5" Pneumatic
Front Tire Size/Type 8" x 2.5" Pneumatic
Seed Hopper Capacity 20# (60# Fertilizer)
Shipping Weight 410 lbs.
Actual Machine Weight 305 lbs.
Engine Honda GX270 Series OHV
SPECIFICATIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Engine: Engine and gear case are factory filled with high quality
detergent SAE 30 oil, (SE, SF, or SG). Check level prior to operation.
Please refer to the engine manual or call the engine manufacturer
at the phone number listed in the engine instructions if there are
any questions regarding the engine. NOTE: GASOLINE CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. HANDLE GASOLINE CAREFULLY AT ALL TIMES! USE
LEAD FREE GASOLINE WITHOUT OIL MIXED IN.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION! KEEP HANDS AND FEED OUT FROM UNDER MACHINE
AT ALL TIMES.
Lower right lever: Leave in up position to transport. Lower depth
appropriately, so blades are slightly touching the surface of the
ground, to dethatch or over seed. They can be moderately adjusted
after initial operation. Adjust to recommended 1/8” above soil for
dethatching or 1/8” below soil for overseeding.
Bottom lever: Start in 1st gear, and gently pull up bottom lever to
start forward motion. To stop forward motion, release lever. Speed
can be adjusted according to application, with 4th gear for
transportation only.
Engagement lever: Engage blades slowly while going in forward
motion. Always disengage when crossing obstacles.
Rate control handle: Adjust stop according to calibration chart.
Open seed hopper lever if applying seed.
To start operation: Select 1st gear, gently lift lower handle, to
start forward motion. Engage blades slowly. Open seed hopper
lever. To make a turn, continue to hold bottom lever, and push
down on handle, till front wheels come off of the ground, proceed
to turn machine around, till going parallel to previous pass. Set
front wheels back on ground, and proceed. DO NOT attempt to
turn machine with all 4 wheels on the ground
Dethatching: For dethatching, seed hopper can be removed.
Overseeding: If over seeding, see attached calibration chart and
set flow rate accordingly.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Shaft bearings: Grease both crank shaft ball bearings on the
zerks provided every 100 hours of operation.
Wheel bearings: Grease wheel ball bearings on the zerks provided
every 100 hours of operation.
Engine oil/filter: See engine manufacturer’s instructions. Change
oil and filter at least once a season per engine manual.
Decals: All safety decals are available for replacement at no cost.
Do not operate without all warning labels clearly readable.
TS220 TURFSAVR 22"POWER RAKE/OVERSEEDER MANUAL
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TURFSAVR (engine excluded)
For two full years from date of purchase and first use, SourceOne
will replace for the original purchaser free of charge any parts of
the machine (excluding engine, hydrostat, tines and belts) found
upon examination by SourceOne or its approved agent to be
defective in material or workmanship or both. This is the
exclusive warranty.
All expedited transportation charges on parts submitted for
replacement must be borne by purchaser. For warranty service
contact the dealer from whom you purchased machine or the
factory in Lincoln, Nebraska which reserves the right to examine
the machine and make its own evaluation at its option. THERE IS
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE
OF PURCHASE. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY
LAW. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

SEED AND FERTILIZER HOPPER CALIBRATION CHART
Start by ensuring that your spreader calibration is correct.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instrucciones de Seguridad
Turf aerators are designed exclusively for the purpose of the improvement of turf grass by removing "plugs" of existing
turf to allow the flow of nutrients, water and oxygen to the roots. Any other use is unadvisable and can cause serious
injury or death.
Los aireadores de césped son diseñados exclusivamente con el objetivo de mejorar el césped removiendo
los tapones existentes de hierba para permitir el flujo de sustancias nutritivas, agua y oxígeno a las raíces. Cualquier otro uso
no es aconsejable y puede causar serias heridas o la muerte.
DO
HHAACCEERR:
• Always follow operating instructions. Siempre seguir las instrucciones de operación.
• Operate only with the guard/cover in place. Operar sólo con la cubierta/tapa en su lugar.
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, eye shields and proper footwear. Usar equipo de protección
incluyendo protección auditiva, lentes protectores y artículos de calzado apropiados.
• Read and heed all warning labels affixed to the machine. Leer y prestar atención a las etiquetas de advertencia
adjuntas a la máquina.
• Remove spark plug wire when machine is not being used to prevent operation without instruction. Quitar el alambre
de bujía cuando la máquina no esté en uso para prevenir la operación sin instrucción.
• Clear area to be dethatched, overseeded, or fertilized of all loose objects and all children. Limpiar el área a ser
ventilada de objetos sueltos y todos los niños.
• Flag sprinkler heads and other hidden obstacles and holes. Marcar las cabezas de los aspersores y otros obstáculos
escondidos y agujeros.
• Practice operation in an open area prior to operation in tight areas. Practicar la operación en un área abierta antes de
operar en áreas estrechas.
• Keep hands and feet away from operating parts. Mantener manos y pies fuera del alcance de las partes operadoras.
• Use hearing protection. Tested noise levels range from 86.4dB(A)-89.5dB(A). Usar protección auditiva. Niveles de
ruido probados oscilan entre los 86.4 dB (A) hasta los 89.5 dB (A).
DO NOT
NNOOHHAACCEERR::
• Operate on severe slopes (exceeding 15˚). Operar sobre cuestas severas (excediendo 15º).
• Allow children to operate or be within 50' of operation. Permitir a niños operarlo o que estén dentro de 50’ de la
operación.
• Operate without guard/cover attached. Operar sin la tapa / cubierta puesta.
• Operate when footing is unsure. Operar cuando el equilibrio es inseguro.
• Leave machine unattended while running. Dejar la máquina desatendida mientras funciona.
• Operate when dark or hard to see clearly. Operar cuando está oscuro o difícil de ver claramente.
• Override the safety shutoff switch. Anular el interruptor de apagado de seguridad.
• Lift guard/cover without positioning body to avoid lift injury. Levantar la tapa/cubierta sin posicionar el cuerpo para
evitar un herida de levantamiento.
• Allow feet to be placed under the rear of machine. Permitir que los pies sean colocados bajo el reverso de la máquina.
• Operate without instructions. Operar sin instrucciones.
• Allow others to operate without access to instructions. Permitir a otros su operación sin acceso a las instrucciones.
• Operate without warning labels clearly readable. Operar sin las etiquetas de advertencia claramente legibles.
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Shield
Pinch Point
Warning: Hot
Warning: Shield
Protective Equipment
MACHINE LABELS Etiquetas de la Máquina
Danger: Hands and Feet
D I S E N G A G E
TS220-1
E N G R A N A R
E N G A G E
D E S E N G R A N A R
R
N
1
2
3
4
TS220-2
Blade Engagement
Speed Indicator
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINERY WITHOUT SAFETY LABELS. FREE REPLACEMENT LABELS
ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING SOURCEONE CUSTOMER SERVICE.

51
136
125
123
60
79
OPTIONAL: TS010
FLAIL BLADE ASSEMBL
Y
72
93
68
84
90
83
125 101
48
8
108
18
19
68
32
71
96
133
135
11
136
73
125
31
73
135
15
99
43
95
50
94
47
106
123
121
114
102
127
115
66
113 59
41
40
45
119
123
121 27
119
123
121
13
77 126
29 28
126
46
130
109
49 10
110
86
14
119
35
121
67
123
111
103
76
3
119
121
120
98
125
126
1119
123
121
2
75
42
80
114
74
34
23
127
112
88
31
126
58
36
53
70
69
65
121
128
82
113
136
97
122
91
92
OPTIONAL: TS010
FLAIL BLADE ASSEMBLY
93
90
87
114
88
113
89
97
Parts Diagram A
for Model TS220

129
117
123
121
117
117
101
117
123
137
124
133
105
64
124
130
5
6
52
121
33 4
104
115
129
116
55
17
44
21
20
123
54
128
85
25
24
57
7
37
101
107
26
131
117
38
22
73
134
100
64
132
132
16 137
118
132
62
8
81
54
117
80
104
63
39
12
117
137
118
61
117
61
117
61
62
117
117
117
101
121
137
132
137
78
101
117
56
Parts Diagram B
for Model TS220

1 1387 1 Shaft Cover 70 1465 2 Oilite Flange Brg. 1" I.D. 1-1/4" O.D. x 3/4" Long
2 1388 1 Pulley Cover 71 1466 1 Clevis Pin 5/16" dia x 2-5/8" Long
3 1390 1 Seed Box Bracket 72 1467 1 Seed Box Cover
4 1391 1 Transaxle Drive Pulley 3L 2-1/2" X 3/4 V-groove 73 1468 3 Belleville Washer
5 1394 1 Coupling Half (Engine) 74 1471 1 Rubber Debris Guard
6 1220 1 Coupling Half 75 1472 1 Debris Guard Mounting Plate
7 1395 2 Bearing Spacer 76 1478 2 Seedbox Drive
8 1396 1 Rotary Power Bell Crank 77 1006 1 Hex Head Bolt, 1/4-20 UNC x 1 3/8"
9 1398 1 TurfSavr Deck 78 1474 1 Transmission Rod Assy (lower)
10 1399 1 Axle Lift Assembly 79 1481 1 GX240-270 Honda Engine
11 1400 1 Transmission Lever 80 1484 4 Woodruff Key #9 3/16" X 3/4"
12 1401 1 Transmission Rod 81 1485 1 Spherical Rod End 1/4-28 UNF R.H. (male w/stud)
13 1402 1 Axle Pivot Shaft 82 1607 1 R.H. Blade Cover
14 1403 1 Pivot Shaft Lock 83 1603 1 V-Belt TS220 Transaxle Drive
15 1404 1 Handle 84 1641 1 Seed Box Cable
16 1405 1 Transmission Bell Crank 85 1490 1 Coiled Spring Pin 1/4" x 1-1/4"
17 1406 1 Modular Controls Bracket 86 1491 1 Coiled Spring Pin 5/16" x 1-1/2"
18 1407 1 Clutch Lever Assembly 87 1615 24 Flail Blade Spacer
19 1408 1 Controls Plate Assembly 88 1613 2 Flail Blade Shaft Spacer
20 1409 1 Blade Drive Belt Tensioner 89 1494 28 Flail Blade
21 1410 1 Belt Tensioner Bell Crank 90 1495 4 Flail Blade Shaft
22 1411 1 Transmission Lever 91 1496 4 Flail Blade Half Spacer
23 1128 4 Hex Head Bolt, 3/8-16 UNC x 1 3/4" 92 1497 8 1/8" x .875 Spring Pin
24 1413 1 Belt Tensioner Shaft 93 1492 3 Flail Blade Hub
25 1414 1 Belt Tensioner Shaft Lock 94 1532 2 Key 3/16" x 3"
26 1415 1 Pulley Bracket Idler 95 1533 2 E-Clip 3/4 Shaft Spring Steel
27 1416 1 Elevation Ratchet 96 1690 1 Belt Guide
28 1417 1 Ratchet Spacer 97 1614 2 10-24 UNC X 1/2" Socket Head Cap Screw
29 1418 1 Ratchet Lever Lock 98 1691 1 Seed Gerator Shaft
30 1419 1 Over Seeder Control Plate 99 1962 1 Seed Gerator Control Lever
31 1420 1 Over Seeder Control Lock 100 1345 1 Clevis Pin, 1/4 x 1
32 1421 1 Belt Tensioner Lever 101 1182 6 Split Lock Washer, 1/4
33 1422 1 Drive Shaft 102 1540 4 Cap Screw, 3/8-16 UNCx1-1/4"
34 1003 2 Rubber Latch Kit 103 1541 2 Setscrew, 5/16-18 UNC x 1"
35 1424 1 Seed Gerator (Overseeder) 104 1542 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/4"
36 1553 1 Setscrew, 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/2" 105 1543 1 Clevis Pin 5/16 dia x 1-3/4" Long
37 1426 2 V-Type Idler, 2-5/8" dia 106 1544 4 Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 UNC x 2"
38 1427 1 Belt Tensioner Rod Assy (Lower) 107 1545 1 Clevis Pin, 1/4 x 1-5/8"
39 1428 1 Turnbuckle Arm Belt Tensioner 108 1546 4 1/4" x 3/4" Long Self Tapping Screw
40 1429 12 Blade Spacer 109 1550 2 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 UNC x 3-1/2"
41 1430 13 Blade 110 1551 2 Setscrew 1/2-13 UNC x 1/2
42 1432 1 Blade Drive Pulley 3.95" X 3/4" Bore 111 1552 3 Setscrew 1032-UNF x 1/2"
43 1433 1 Transaxle Drive Pulley 7" X 5/8" Bore 112 1044 4 Flat Washer 3/8"
44 1434 1 Blade Drive Belt Idler (Flat) 1-1/2" w / 3/8" Bore 113 1554 2 Hex Jam Nut, 1-14
45 1435 2 Hair Pin Cotter .178 x 3-3/4" 114 1555 1 Shaft Blade
46 1436 1 Spring Ratchet Lever Lock 115 1232 4 Flange Cartridge Bearing, 3/4"
47 1437 2 Spacer Transaxle 116 1018 1 Pulley, Engine
48 1438 2 Flat Washer 3/4" 117 1243 13 Hex Nut, 1/4-28 UNF
49 1439 2 Wheel, 8.5" 118 1077 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 3/4"
50 1440 2 Wheel, 13" 119 1188 12 Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4"
51 1441 1 Transaxle 120 1072 6 Lock Nut, Nylock, 5/16-18 UNC
52 1442 1 Pulley Cover Standoff (upper) 121 1015 24 Flat Washer, 5/16"
53 1443 1 Pulley Cover Standoff (lower) 122 1143 4 Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 UNC x 1 1/2"
54 1222 2 Throttle Return Spring 123 1504 18 Lock Washer, 5/16"
55 1444 1 Belt Guide Shaft 124 1184 3 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 UNC x 1"
56 1516 1 Belt Guide Transaxle Idler 125 1181 9 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2"
57 1446 2 Belt Guide Transaxle Drive 126 1091 8 Flat Washer, 1/4"
58 1447 1 Drive Belt Guide Lower 127 1250 8 Lock Washer, 3/8"
59 1448 1 Lock Washer Blade Shaft 128 1241 2 Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1/2"
60 1449 1 Drive Belt 129 1179 4 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 UNC
61 1450 3 Q-D Rod End 1/4-28 UNF R.H. 130 1029 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 UNC
62 1451 2 Rod End Yoke 1/4-28 UNF R.H. 131 1333 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 UNC x 2"
63 1452 1 Transaxle Belt Tensioner Rod (upper) 132 1329 6 Flat Washer, 1/2"
64 1453 2 Spherical Rod End 1/4-28 UNF R.H. (female) 133 1523 4 Cotter Pin, 1/8" dia x 1"
65 1592 3 SHCS, 10-32 UNF x 0.5" 134 1267 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 UNC x 1"
66 1460 2 Bearing Saver 135 1244 2 Lock Nut, 1/4-20 UNC
67 1462 1 Earthway Drop Seeder/Spreader 136 1252 3 Hex Head Bolt, 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4"
68 1463 2 Ball Knob 137 1031 5 Cotter Pin, 1/16" dia x 3/4"
69 1464 2 Oilite Flange Brg. 3/4" I.D. 7/8" O.D. x 1/2" Long
Parts List for Model TS220