Toro ProCore 864 User manual

FormNo.3424-389RevA
ProCore®864and1298Aerator
ModelNo.09715—SerialNo.403289001andUp
ModelNo.09716—SerialNo.403289001andUp
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Proposition65Warning
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tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,
hiredoperatorsincommercialapplications.It
isdesignedprimarilyforworkinglargeareason
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................8
1InspectingtheMachine....................................9
2ConnectingtheLowerLinkArms......................9
3ConnectingtheUpperLink.............................10
4ConnectingthePTOShaft..............................11
5AdjustingtheSwayLinks...............................12
6LevelingtheAeratorSide-to-Side...................13
7AdjustingtheRollerScraper...........................13
8InstallingtheTineHeadsandthe
Tines.............................................................14
9InstallingtheTurfGuards...............................14
10SecuringtheHoodLatches(CE
only)..............................................................14
11RemovingtheStorageStands......................15
ProductOverview...................................................16
Controls...........................................................16
Specications..................................................16
Attachments/Accessories.................................16
BeforeOperation.................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
OutCrossTractionUnitControls.......................19
AdjustingtheAerationDepth............................19
UnderstandingtheTractorControls..................20
UnderstandingthePrinciplesof
Operation......................................................20
PracticingtheOperatingProcedures................20
PreparingtoAerate..........................................21
DuringOperation.................................................21
DuringOperationSafety...................................21
OperatingtheMachine.....................................22
AdjustingtheHoleSpacing...............................23
AeratingHardGround.......................................24
UsingNeedleTines..........................................24
AvoidingRootZoneLifting................................24
AdjustingtheRotalinkAssembly.......................24
OperatingTips.................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................25
AfterOperationSafety......................................25
TransportingtheMachine.................................25
CleaningtheMachineafterUse........................25
Maintenance...........................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26
MaintenanceSafety..........................................26
JackingtheMachine.........................................27
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................27
CheckingtheGearboxLubrication....................28
ChangingtheGearboxLubrication...................28
CheckingtheCoringHeadFastener
Torque...........................................................29
InspectingtheBelts..........................................29
AdjustingtheBeltTension.................................29
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................30
AdjustingtheSideShield..................................31
ReplacingtheTurfGuards................................31
CoringHeadTiming..........................................32
RemovingtheAeratorfromtheTractor.............32
Storage...................................................................34
StorageSafety..................................................34
StoringtheMachine..........................................34
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Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeusingthemachine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildren,bystanders,andpetsoutofthe
operatingarea.Neverallowchildrentooperate
themachine.
•Alwaysshutofftheengineofthetractor,remove
thekey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts
tostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-6696
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
decal110-4665
110-4665
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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decal110-4666
110-4666
1.Installthepostsinthe
standtotheholesinthe
frame.
2.Usepinstosecurethe
frametothestand.
decal110-4678
110-4678
1.Coringdepth
decal110-4667
110-4667
1.Springlength
2.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
3.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal110-4668
110-4668
1.Entanglementhazard,shaft—stayawayfrommovingparts.
2.PTOspeedandinputdirection.
3.Usecliptosecurelashcablewhennotinuse.Uselash
cabletosupportthepowertake-offwhenthemachineis
disconnectedfromtractor.
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decal110-4670
110-4670
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
2.Warning—removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
6.Crushinghazardofhandorfoot—keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthemachine.
3.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.7.Crushinghazardofhandandbody—supportmachineon
standwhennotinuse.
4.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.8.Fallinghazard—donotcarrypassengers.
decal92-1581
92–1581
decal110-4677
110-4677
1.Turnclockwiseto
decreaseaerationdepth.
2.Turncounterclockwiseto
increaseaerationdepth.
decal110-4664
110-4664
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Boltsize
2.Wrenchsize4.Torque
decal92-1582
92–1582
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decal106-8856
106-8856
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal133-8061
133-8061
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Inspectthemachine.
2Lynchpin2Connectthelowerlinkarms.
Linkpin1
3Lynchpin1Connecttheupperlink.
Bolt(1/2x3inches)1
Nut(1/2inch)1
4Shortdriveshaft,PartNo.115-2839
(maybeneeded;soldseparately)–
ConnectthePTOshaft.
5Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheswaylinks.
6Nopartsrequired–Leveltheaeratorside-to-side.
7Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper.
8Nopartsrequired–Installthetineheadsandthetines.
9Turfguards(notincluded)–Installtheturfguards.
10CEComplianceKit,PartNo.110-4693
(notincluded)1Securethehoodlatches(requiredfor CEonly).
Lynchpin(ProCore864)4
11Lynchpin(ProCore1298)8Removethestoragestands.
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1
InspectingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
ProCore864
Usethefollowinglistasareference:
•30PTOhorsepowerminimumwhenusedinlight
tonormalconditions(sandytosandy/loamsoils
withaveragecompaction)
•35PTOhorsepowerminimumwhenusedin
normaltoheavyconditions(heavyloam,clay,and
rockysoilswithaboveaveragecompaction)
•CategoryIorII3-pointhitch,ratedtoliftatleasta
714kg(1575lb)implement
•540rpmtractorPTO
•Adequatefront-endweight(ballast)
•Correcttirepressure
CAUTION
Donotexceedthemaximumorminimum
tractortireinationpressuresas
recommendedbytiremanufacturer.
ProCore1298
Usethefollowinglistasareference:
•45PTOhorsepowerminimumwhenusedinlight
tonormalconditions(sandytosandy/loamsoils
withaveragecompaction)
•50PTOhorsepowerminimumwhenusedin
normaltoheavyconditions(heavyloam,clay,and
rockysoilswithaboveaveragecompaction)
•CategoryII3pointhitch,ratedtoliftatleasta1043
kg(2300lb)implement
•540rpmtractorPTO
•Adequatefront-endweight(ballast)
•Correcttirepressure
CAUTION
Donotexceedthemaximumorminimum
tractortireinationpressuresas
recommendedbytiremanufacturer.
TractorComponents(Figure4)
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Figure4
1.Lowerlinkarm3.PTOshaft
2.Upperlinkarm4.Swaylink
BallastRequirements
WARNING
MountingtheProCoreaeratortotherearof
thetractorwilldecreasetheweightonthe
frontaxle.
Failuretoaddrequiredballastmayresultin
anaccidentandsevereinjuryordeath.
•Toensureadequatesteeringcontroland
stabilityitmaybenecessarytoaddballast
tothefrontofthetractor.
•Refertothetractoroperator'smanualfor
ballastrequirements.
2
ConnectingtheLowerLink
Arms
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Lynchpin
Procedure
1.Ensurethattheaeratorispositionedonaat,
levelsurfaceforinstallation.
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2.Backthetractorsquarelyuptotheaeratoruntil
thelowerlinkarmsarealignedwiththehitch
pins.
3.MakesurethatthePTOisdisengaged.
4.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andremovethekeyfromtheignition.Waitfor
theengineandallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperator'sseatonthetractor.
Note:Formaximumgroundclearance,thehitch
pinsshouldbesecuredinthelowermounting
holes(Figure5).Todeterminewhentousethe
uppermountingholes,refertosetupprocedure
4ConnectingthePTOShaft(page11).
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Figure5
1.Tophole2.Bottomhole
5.Inserttherightandleftlowerlinkarmsontothe
hitchpins(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Lowerlink2.Lynchpin
6.Securethelowerlinkarmstothehitchpinswith
thelynchpins(Figure6).
3
ConnectingtheUpperLink
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Linkpin
1Lynchpin
Procedure
Note:Thefrontoftheaeratormustbeverticalwhile
operatingforbestaerationholequality(Figure7).
Adjusttheupperlinktocontrolthisangle.Referto
OperatingTips(page25)foradditionalinformation.
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Figure7
1.Connecttheupperlinktothelowerholeinthe
bracketandsecureitwiththelinkpinandthe
lynchpin(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Upperlink3.Lynchpin
2.Linkpin4.Locknut
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2.Greasethethreadedsteelupperlinktubes.
3.Rotatetheupperlinktotightenthelink.Adjustit
untilthefrontoftheaeratorframeis90degrees
fromhorizontal(Figure8).
4.Tightenthelocknuttosecuretheupperlinkinto
position.
4
ConnectingthePTOShaft
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Bolt(1/2x3inches)
1Nut(1/2inch)
–Shortdriveshaft,PartNo.115-2839(maybeneeded;
soldseparately)
Procedure
Important:RefertothePTOshaftowner’smanual
foradditionaloperatingandsafetyinformation.
Important:Ifnecessary,installtheshort
driveshaft,PartNo.115-2839(soldseparately).In
mostcases,theshortdriveshaftisnotneeded.
RefertoFigure9anddeterminethepositionofthe
PTOoutputshaftonthetractor,relativetotheposition
ofthelowertrailingarms.Thisdistanceisdesignated
the“M”dimension.Thestandarddriveshaftincluded
withyouraeratortsatractor“M”dimensiondown
to48.89cm(19.25inches).Ifthe“M”dimensionis
smaller,weofferanoptionalshorterPTOdriveshaft
assembly(PartNo.115-2839),whichtsatractor“M”
dimensiondownto39.37cm(15.50inches).
Itmaybehelpfultoplaceastraightedgeacrossthe
endsofthetrailingarmstodeterminethedistance
betweenthemandtheendofthePTOoutputshaft
end.Consultyourtractoroperator’smanualfor
potentiallengthadjustmentcapabilityinthetractor
trailingarmdesign.ContactyourauthorizedToro
distributorifyouneedanyassistancetoperformthis
measurementandtoorderthedriveshaft(PartNo.
115-2839),shoulditberequired.
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Figure9
1.“M”dimension3.TractorPTOoutputshaft
2.Lowertrailingarms
1.OntheProCore864only,removethelowerPTO
shield(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.LowerPTOshield
(ProCore864only)
3.Screw
2.Tinnermannut
2.ConnectthePTOshafttothegearboxinput
shaftwitha1/2x3.00inchboltanda1/2inch
nut(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Gearboxinputshaft4.Bolt
2.Nut5.PTOshaft
3.PTOshaftcoupler
3.ConnectthePTOshafttothetractorrearPTO
shaft.
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Figure12
1.Tractoroutputshaft3.PTOshaft
2.PTOshaftcoupler
4.SlidethePTOshaftforwardasfarasthetractor
allows.
5.PullbackonthelockingcollartosecurethePTO
shaftinplace.SlidethePTOshaftbackand
forthtomakesurethatitisproperlylocked.
6.OnCEmodelsonly,connecttheshieldsafety
chainsfromthepowershaftsectionstothe
weldedclipsonthelinkarms.Makesurethat
thechainsremainslackwhentheaeratoris
raisedorlowered.
CAUTION
Tohelppreventbodilyinjury,keepall
PTOshieldsinplace.OnCEmodels,
connecttheshieldchainstolinkarms
topreventshieldsfromrotatingduring
operation.
7.OntheProCore864,installthelowerPTOshield
totheaerator.
8.Verifythatthetelescopingtubehasaminimum
of76mm(3inches)overlapwhentheaeratoris
raisedtothemaximumheight.
Tochecktheoverlap,measurethedistance
betweentheendshields,asshowningure
Figure13.Thisdimensionmustnotexceed406
mm(16inches).Ifso,movethelowerliftpinsto
theuppersetofholespriortooperation.
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Figure13
1.406mm(16inches)
5
AdjustingtheSwayLinks
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
TheProCore864isdesignedtobeoffsetfromthe
tractorcenterline.ThePTOshaftisoffset40mm
(1.57inches)totheleftofcenterandtheaeratoris
offset145mm(5.70inches)totherightofthecenter
line.Adjusttheswaylinksasrequired.
TheProCore1298isdesignedtobecenteredwiththe
tractorcenterline.Adjusttheswaylinksasrequired.
Adjusttheswaylinksonthelowerdraftarmsof
the3pointhitchtominimizeside-to-sideswaytoa
maximumof25mm(1inch)oneachside(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Swaylink
Adjustthelowerlinksinboarduntiltheycontactthe
aeratormountingplates.Thiswillreducethestress
onthepins.Ifthetractorhasswaychainsinstead
ofswaylinks,itisrecommendedthatwashersbe
installedbetweenthelowerlinkarmandlynchpinto
reducetheoverhungloadontheliftpins.
Note:Refertothetractoroperator'smanualfor
additionalinstallationandadjustmentprocedures.
6
LevelingtheAerator
Side-to-Side
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthetractorandtheaeratoronalevel,rm
surface.
2.Placealevelontopoftheaeratorframeto
checkforlevelside-to-side(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Level
3.Turntheadjustablelinkbody(ifprovided)to
raiseorlowerthelinkarmuntiltheaeratoris
leveledside-to-side.
Note:Refertothetractoroperator'smanualfor
additionaladjustmentprocedures.
7
AdjustingtheRoller
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Adjusttherollerscrapersothatthereisagapof
approximatelya1to2mm(0.06to0.09inch)between
thescraperandtheroller.
1.Loosenthefastenerssecuringeachendof
scrapertorollerscrapertab(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Rollerscraper2.Nut
2.Slidetherollerscraperinoroutuntiltherequired
positionisattained,andtightenthefasteners.
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3.OntheProCore864only,youcanadjustthe
stopboltonthecentersupporttoattainthe
propergap.
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InstallingtheTineHeads
andtheTines
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Awideselectionoftinesandtineheadsareavailable
fortheaerator.Choosethetinetype,size,and
spacingsrequiredforthejob.Installthetinehead
andtinespertheInstallationInstructionssupplied
witheachtinekit.RefertoFigure21andFigure22
fortheaccessories.
Important:Neveroperatetheaeratorwithout
thetineheadsinstalled.Thearmsmaymove
excessivelyanddamagetheaeratorframe.
9
InstallingtheTurfGuards
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
–Turfguards(notincluded)
Procedure
Awideselectionofturfguardsareavailableforthe
aerator.Usetheappropriateturfguardsforthe
selectedtineheads.
1.Loosenthenutssecuringtheturfguardclamps
totheturfguardtoolbar(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Turfguard2.Turfguardclamp
2.Slidetheappropriateturfguardundertheturf
guardclamp.
3.Adjusttheturfguards,lefttoright,tomaintain
equaldistancetothetineswithineachslot.
4.Tightenthenutssecuringtheturfguard.
5.Mounttheremainingturfguardsandsecurethe
turfguardclamps.
Important:Fromtherearofthemachine,
checkthatthetineslineupwiththecenterof
thegapsintheturfguards.
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SecuringtheHoodLatches
(CEonly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1CEComplianceKit,PartNo.110-4693(notincluded)
Procedure
Note:TheCECompletionKit,PartNo.110-4693is
requiredtocompletethisstep.
1.OntheProCore864model,installalockbracket
overtheleftandrightrearlowerhoodandupper
hoodlatcheswithatapbolt(4total);referto
Figure18.
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Figure18
1.Tapbolt3.Internallockwasher
2.Lockbracket4.Rearcover
2.OntheProCore1298model,installalock
bracketoveralltherearlowerhoodlatchesand
theoutsideupperhoodlatchonboththeright
andtheleftrearcoverswithatapbolt(3per
coringhead,6total);refertoFigure18).
3.Usingapliersoradjustablewrench,thread
aninternallockwasherontoeachbolt(1to2
threads)tosecurethelatch(Figure18).
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RemovingtheStorage
Stands
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Lynchpin(ProCore864)
8Lynchpin(ProCore1298)
Procedure
1.Raisetheaerator7.6to15.2cm(3to6inches)
offtheground.
2.Removethenutsandthelockwasherssecuring
thestoragestandstotheaerator(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Storagestand3.Nut
2.Lockwasher
3.Removethestoragestands.
4.Insertthelynchpins(includedinlooseparts)
intothestandpinsforstorage(Figure19).
5.Usethestoragestandswhenevertheaeratoris
removedfromthetractor.
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ProductOverview
Controls
DepthAdjuster
Rotatethedepthadjusterinputshaftclockwiseto
reducetheaerationdepthorcounterclockwiseto
increasetheaerationdepth(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Depthadjusterinputshaft3.Depthindicatordecal
2.Lockingplate4.Depthalignmentmark
Note:17revolutionsofthedepthadjusterequals
approximately6.4mm(1/4inch)depthchange.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
ProCore864Aerator
WorkingWidth163cm(64inches)
OverallWidth170cm(67inches)
OverallLength89cm(35inches)
OverallHeight98cm(38.5inches)
Weight714kg(1,575lb)
ProCore1298Aerator
WorkingWidth249cm(98inches)
OverallWidth257cm(101inches)
OverallLength89cm(35inches)
OverallHeight98cm(38.5inches)
Weight1043kg(2,300lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Figure21
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Figure22
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alwaysshutofftheengineofthetractor,remove
thekey,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing,
cleaning,orstoringthemachine.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Beforeoperating,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethatthetinesareingoodworkingcondition.
Replacewornordamagedtines.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
strike.
•Locateandmarkallelectricalorcommunication
lines,irrigationcomponents,andotherobstructions
intheareatobeaerated.Removethehazards,if
possible,orplanhowtoavoidthem.
•Ensurethatyourtractorissuitableforusewithan
implementofthisweightbycheckingwithyour
tractorsupplierormanufacturer.
OutCrossTractionUnit
Controls
RefertotheOutCrosstractionunitOperator’sManual
forinformationoncontrolsandoperation,aswellas
additionalinformationonsettinguptheaerator.
AdjustingtheAeration
Depth
CAUTION
Adjusttheaerationdepthonlywhenthe
tractorisparked,theparkingbrakeis
engaged,theengineisoffandthePTOis
disengaged.
1.Laythedesiredtineontothedepthdecalwhile
aligningthetinetipwiththedesiredaeration
depthasshowninFigure23.
decal106-8856
Figure23
2.Determinethelettersettingalignedwiththe
mountingendofthetine(Figure23).Adjustthe
depthcontroltothecorrespondingletteronthe
decal.
3.Inserta9/16-inchsocketwitharatchetontothe
depthadjusterinputshaft(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Depthadjusterinputshaft3.Depthindicatordecal
2.Lockingplate4.Depthalignmentmark
4.Pushinonthesocketoruseyourhandtopress
onthelockingplate.
5.Rotatethedepthadjusterclockwisetoreduce
theaerationdepthorcounterclockwiseto
increasetheaerationdepth.(Figure24).
6.Rotatethedepthadjusterinputshaftuntilthe
desireddepthisattainedasshownonthedepth
indicatordecal(Figure24).
Note:17revolutionsofthedepthadjusterinput
shaftequalsapproximately6.4mm(1/4inch)
depthchange.
UnderstandingtheTractor
Controls
Itisnecessarytofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeoperation
ofthefollowingtractorcontrolsbeforeyouareableto
operatetheaerator:
•PTOengagement
•3pointhitch(raise/lower)
•Clutch
•Throttle
•Gearselection
•Parkingbrake
Important:Refertothetractoroperator's
manualforoperatinginstructions.
Understandingthe
PrinciplesofOperation
The3-pointhitchlinkageofthetractorliftstheaerator
fortransportandlowersitforoperation.
Thepowertake-off(PTO)powerfromthetractoris
transmittedviashafts,agearbox,anddrivebeltstoa
numberofcrankshaftswhichdrivethetineholding
armsintotheturfsurface.
AsthetractortravelsforwardwiththePTOengaged
andthemachinelowered,aseriesofholesare
createdintheturfsurface.
Thepenetrationdepthofthetinesisdeterminedby
theheightofthedepthcontrol.
Thedistancebetweentheholescreatedisdetermined
bythegearratio(orhydrostatictractionpedalposition)
ofthetractorandthenumberoftinesineachtine
head.Simplychangingenginerpmdoesnotchange
holespacing.
PracticingtheOperating
Procedures
Important:WhenconnectingthePTO,ensure
thattheaeratorisnotliftedhigherthanis
necessary.Liftingthemachinetoohighwillcause
thePTOshaftknucklestobreak(Figure25).The
PTOcanoperateuptoanangleof25°,butcan
neverexceeda35°anglewhentheaeratorisat
itshighestposition,orsevereshaftdamagemay
occur.
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Figure25
1.Breakagewilloccurhere.
Beforeusingtheaerator,ndaclearareaandpractice
operatingthetractorwiththeaeratorattached.
Operatethetractoratrecommendedgearsettings
andPTOdrivespeedsandbecomethoroughly
familiarwiththeaerator/tractorhandling.Practice
stoppingandstarting,raisingandloweringtheaerator,
disengagingthePTOdriveandaligningthemachine
withpreviouspasses.Apracticesessionensures
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