SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES FieldSpec Drag Brush Operation manual

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FieldSpec® Synthetic Turf Maintenance Equipment
OWNERS/OPERATING MANUAL
Manufactured by Sportsfield Specialties, Inc .
Drag Brush

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CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for purchasing a FieldSpec®Synthetic Turf Maintenance product. This piece of
equipment has been designed for specific use on in-filled, synthetic turf systems. To ensure
years of dependable service this product has been designed and manufactured to the highest
quality standards available in the industry today.
This Synthetic Turf Maintenance Equipment is designed with safety in mind, however if the
equipment is operated carelessly and/or not as instructed it can be dangerous. With this in
mind, we recommend that each and every operator of this equipment familiarize themselves
with the owners/operating manual prior to initial use. The upfront time spent on acquainting
themselves with the safe operation, performance and minimal required maintenance, will
ensure long life of this equipment.
Our goal is to ensure that you as the end user are satisfied with this synthetic turf maintenance
equipment. While the design and illustrations used in this manual were current at the time of
manual printing, we reserve the right to incorporate design improvements in future products
without changing products previously manufactured. These improvements are important to
ensure that customer feedback and industry changes are incorporated into future products.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This is a standard safety alert symbol meaning ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
CAUTION Indicates hazardous situation, injury may occur, used to alert
against carelessness.
WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situation. Death or serious injury
may occur if proper procedures are not followed.
DANGER Indicates most hazardous situation. Death or serious injury will
occur if proper procedures are not followed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION……………………………… 4
SETUP…………………………………………………... 5
OPERATION……………………………………………. 6-8
SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………… 9
GENERAL ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST……………… 10-12
REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION…………… 13
WARRANTY INFORMATION………………………… 14-15

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SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
The Drag Brush is not designed to carry human occupants. Doing so is at the
owner’s risk. The manufacturer of this unit is not responsible for injuries,
permanent disabilities or fatalities that may be a result of this occurrence.
CAUTION
Wood crating contains nails and may splinter during removal of the synthetic turf
maintenance unit. Operator should wear gloves and eye protection to minimize
potential for injury.
CAUTION
The Drag Brush is not designed to be towed at high speed across non synthetic
turf surfaces. Excessive speed can damage the unit and create an unsafe condition.
WARNING
The Drag Brush weighs 240 to 380 lbs. making it critical that the locking tow pin
is in place and locked when being moved. Never place feet or hands under the unit
when in the lifted or moving position.

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SETUP
Uncrating – The Drag Brush is packaged to ensure that damage does not occur during the
shipping process. While the packaging is more than adequate to handle the normal bumps and
shifts in loads during transit, in rare cases damage may occur.
Upon receipt of the Drag Brush please inspect the packaging and unit to ensure that they are
damage free. It is the customer’s responsibility to document damage prior to the departure of
the shipping company and file a claim if appropriate. After inspecting the unit, carefully
remove the packaging/crating.
CAUTION
Wood crating contains nails and may splinter during removal from the sweeper
system. Operator should wear gloves and eye protection to minimize potential for
injury.
Hitching to Tow Vehicle – The Drag Brush is designed to be towed by any small tow
vehicle ranging from a small garden tractor to a Gator® or larger vehicle. Picture 1
demonstrates the position of the hitch and extension arms as shipped. To transport the unit
simply rotate the hitch forward and attach to the tow vehicle with the ½” x 2 ½” pin, not
provided, see Picture 2. Prior to towing the vehicle verify that the wheels are in the full down
position providing approximately 2” to 3” of ground clearance for the brush and tines. It is not
recommended to lower the extension arms for transport.
Picture 1 Picture 2
CAUTION
The Drag Brush is not designed to be towed at high speed across non synthetic
turf surfaces. Excessive speed can damage the unit and create an unsafe condition.
DANGER
The Drag Brush is not designed to carry human occupants. Doing so is at the
owner’s risk. The manufacturer is not responsible for injuries, permanent
disabilities or fatalities that may be a result of this occurrence.

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OPERATION
Lowering Extension Arms (IF APPLICABLE) – Once the Drag Brush is towed to the
location of the synthetic infill turf field the Extension Arms must be carefully lowered. Each
Extension Arm is held in the upright position by a locking pin which must be removed prior to
lowering the arm, see Picture 3. Remove the pin by sliding the catch off the end of the pin and
pulling out of the way, Picture 4. Using the catch, slide the pin out from the Drag Brush
support structure, Picture 5.
Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5
CAUTION
While the Extension Arms are lightweight they can be awkward to lower. Please
grab the outside of the extension arm firmly then lower to the ground, Picture 6.
Once lowered the Extension Arm locking pin must be reinserted into the structure to lock the
Arm in the horizontal position, see Picture 7.
Follow the above procedure on both sides of the Drag Brush, the results should be as in
Picture 8.
Picture 7 Picture 8
Picture 6

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Adjusting Brush Height – Once both extension arms have been lowered utilize the manual
crank assembly to lower and raise the brush and tine assemblies, Picture 9. Prior to adjustment
the brushes should be at a height of 2” to 3” off the ground depending on the infill depth and
height of the synthetic fibers, see Picture 10. In Picture 11 the unit has been lowered to the
point where the brushes are just touching the surface to be groomed, the adjustment required
will vary from field to field.
Picture 9 Picture 10 Picture 11
The Drag Brush is designed so that the wheels can be rotated off the ground entirely
allowing the brushes to bear the full weight of the unit. This provides optimum grooming,
however also increases the brush wear, accelerating the potential replacement cycle. Since each
field, grounds staff, sport and coach are different the adjusted height of the brush system will be
dictated by the perceived appearance once the grooming is complete.
Adjusting Tine Height – The spring tines on the Drag Brush are designed to be adjusted
independently from the brushes. During use the tines should not exceed a depth of ½” into the
infill. To adjust simply loosen the knurled knobs located above the square tube support for the
tines, 6 locations with 2 knobs at each location, Picture 12.
Picture 12
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since these tines can be more aggressive than the brushes it is
important that they be carefully adjusted during first use and checked prior to each use
thereafter!!!

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Preparing the Drag Brush for Transport – Once grooming is complete the Drag Brush
must be prepared for transport away from the synthetic infill turf field. To do this please
remove the locking pin installed in Picture 7 and carefully lift the arm as shown in Picture 13.
Once the arm begins to lift off the ground firmly grab the outside of the Extension Arm and
pull upwards to the vertical locking position, reinsert pin as demonstrated in Picture 3.
Picture 13
WARNING
The Extension Arm must be pinned in the vertical position with the lock pin fully
engaged and the safety clip fully fastened around the pin, Picture 3. Failure to do so
could result in the Extension Arm falling during transport potentially injuring
bystanders and/or the tow vehicle operator.
Once arms are properly pinned in the vertical position, please adjust the wheels so that the
brushes are at their fullest height, see Picture 9.
Checking the Drag Brush for Wear – Periodically check brush length and tines to determine
if replacement is warranted.
Frequency of Use – Pass the Drag Brush with only the tines over the entire field service a
minimum of once every 4 - 6 weeks. This procedure will groom the fibers and infill to prevent
the fibers from matting down an excessive amount and will keep the infill loosened up to
maximize drainage characteristics. The object of using the Drag Brush is to put only slight
pressure on the tines in order to have them go into the surface just enough to lift the fibers up
from a more flattened position and to turn the very top of the infill.
Use the Brush component of the Drag Brush every 6 – 8 weeks.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: With Extensions
Overall
Width: 82” 180”
Length
(Hitch to Rear): 85” 85”
Height (Jack Handle to Ground): 35” 35”
Approximate Weight: 240 lbs. 380 lbs.
Construction Type: Steel
Exterior Finish: TGIC Polyester Powder Coat
Brush Specifications: Combo Poly
Tines: 1/8”
Spring Steel
Tow Hitch Locking Pin Size (Not Provided): 3/4” x 2-1/2” Steel

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST (CONT’D)

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WING ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Your new FieldSpec® Synthetic Turf Maintenance Equipment was designed and manufactured
with durability in mind, however certain “wear” components such as brushes, tires, gears,
hardware, etc. will need to be replaced at some point during the equipment’s lifetime.
Additionally, operator based accidents with this equipment can and will happen resulting in an
almost immediate need for replacement parts.
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. is committed to maintaining available inventory to ensure that these
damaged part emergencies and “wear” based replacements can be responded to immediately.
Please contact Sportsfield Specialties, Inc., on our support hotline, 888-975-3343 and request
Synthetic Turf Maintenance Products Parts Assistance. Utilize the information provided on the
General Assembly pages to identify both part number and description.
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES, INC. 888-975-3343
Part Number: ____________________________
Part Description: ____________________________
To ensure quick turnaround Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. accepts credit card transactions,
typically resulting in same or next day shipment.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of twelve months from the original delivery date. This warranty
does not cover components or parts caused to be deficient due to normal wear, misuse,
accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.
Any parts thought to be defective must be returned to Sportsfield Specialties along with the unit
for warranty consideration. The owner/operator will be responsible for the expense of
returning the above items to Sportsfield Specialties for warranty service as well as the expense
for returning same after repair or replacement. A Return Authorization Number must be
obtained and clearly marked on all packages of parts requiring return to the factory.
The obligation of Sportsfield Specialties, Inc under this limited warranty, to the extend allowed
by law, is in lieu of all warranties, implied or expressed, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MECHANTAILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and any liability of
incidental and consequential damages with respect to the sale or use of the items warranted.
Such incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to: transportation
charges other than normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost approved by
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.; duty; taxes; charges from normal service or adjustment; loss of
synthetic carpet or any other income, ; rental of substitute equipment, expenses due to loss,
damage, detention or delay in delivery of equipment or parts resulting from the acts beyond the
control of Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:
1. If the Equipment has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or
other accident.
2. If parts not made by Sportsfield Specialties have been used in connection with the unit, if, in
the sole judgment of Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. such use affects its performance, stability
or reliability.
3. If the unit has been altered or repaired in a manner which, in the sole judgment of
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc., affects its performance, stability, or reliability.
4. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as brushes, tines, etc. or
to normal deterioration of exterior finish due to use or exposure.
5. To expendable or wear items that in the company’s sole judgment is a wear item.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which
vary from state to state.

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WARRANTY CARD TO BE COPIED AND MAILED OR FAXED TO
(Please retain copy for your records):
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.
Attn: Warranty Department
P.O. Box 231
41155 State Highway 10
Delhi, NY 13753
[phone] - Fax
[phone] - Phone
C
ustomerName:
C
ustomerAddress:
Customer Contact Information:
Phone:
F
ax:
E
-mail:
Date
of Arrival at Customer Location:
Model Number (See Serial Plate – Front of Unit):
Serial Number (See Serial Plate – Front of Unit):
THE ABOVE WARRANTY CARD MUST BE MAILED OR FAXED
WITHIN (10) DAYS OF RECEIPT AT OWNER’S FACILITY.