Tracmaster ARTIO BC65 User guide

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before commissioning the machine, read operang instrucons
and observe warning and safety instrucons.
Manufactured by Tracmaster Ltd
BC65 Lawn Scarier

ARTIO BC65 Lawn Scarier
BC65 Lawn Scarier
Manufacturer Details
Tracmaster Ltd
Units 6-7 Winterpick Business Park
Hurstpierpoint Road
Wineham
Heneld
BN5 9BJ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: [phone]
www.tracmaster.co.uk
[e-mail]
Machine Details
Model: ARTIO BC65 Lawn Scarier
Serial No: A 5 1 - 11111
Purchase Date: D D -M M -Y Y Y Y
Supplier:

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introducon .............................................................................................................................2
1.1 Welcome ................................................................................................................................2
1.2 About This Manual ................................................................................................................2
2.0 What the Machine is Designed For............................................................................................3
2.1 Applicaons ...........................................................................................................................3
3.0 Specicaons............................................................................................................................4
4.0 Unpacking and Assembly ..........................................................................................................5
4.1 Major Components Diagram .................................................................................................5
4.2 Unpacking Instrucons ..........................................................................................................5
5.0 Preparing for Use .....................................................................................................................6
5.1 Aaching to the Power Unit ..................................................................................................6
6.0 Operang the Lawn Scarier.....................................................................................................7
6.1 Transporng...........................................................................................................................7
6.2 Working the BC65 Lawn Scarier ..........................................................................................7
6.3 Stopping the BC65 Lawn Scarier ..........................................................................................8
6.4 Adjusng the working height of the Scarier for dierent size wheels .................................8
7.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................9
7.1 Regular Maintenance Checks ................................................................................................9
7.2 Belt Maintenance ..................................................................................................................9
7.3 Belt Tensioning ......................................................................................................................9
7.4 Gearbox Maintenance .........................................................................................................10
7.5 Rotor Bearings Maintenance ...............................................................................................10
7.6 Drive Sha Bearing Maintenance ........................................................................................10
7.7 General Rotor Maintenance ................................................................................................10
7.8 Rotang the Blades ..............................................................................................................10
7.9 Changing the Blades ............................................................................................................11
7.10 Replacing the Rods ..............................................................................................................11
7.11 Storage.................................................................................................................................11
7.12 Handling ..............................................................................................................................12
8.0 Warranty ................................................................................................................................13
8.1 Condions of Warranty .......................................................................................................13
8.2 Warranty Registraon ..........................................................................................................14
9.0 Spare Parts .............................................................................................................................15
9.1 Parts Diagrams .....................................................................................................................15
10.0 Service Record ........................................................................................................................16
11.0 EC Declaraon of Conformity..................................................................................................17

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1.0 Introducon
1.1 Welcome
Welcome to Tracmaster and thank you for choosing ARTIO.
We are condent that you will be more than happy with your machine.
Your machine is covered by a comprehensive warranty. However, the lifespan of
your ARTIO machine depends on a number of factors. It is important that you read
this manual carefully and follow the instrucons regarding operaon, maintenance,
and care.
1.2 About This Manual
It is crucial that you read this manual carefully and understand it. Reading and
understanding this manual should prevent you from operang the BC65 incorrectly
and so extend the life of the machine.
This manual also contains important safety informaon about your machine. You
must observe all safety instrucons at all mes. ARTIO machines are oen updated
and improved so models may vary due to dierences in specicaons.
Any illustraons, descripons, specicaons, and technical data in this manual is
correct at the me of prinng.
For any quesons relang to this manual please contact us.
During oce hours (UK) we can be contacted on:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.tracmaster.co.uk
IMPORTANT!
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY
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2.0 What the Machine is Designed For
2.1 Applicaons
The ARTIO BC65 Lawn Scarier has been designed by Tracmaster for removing the
dead thatch and moss from lawns and other grassed areas.
The benet of scarifying a lawn is that it allows air, water and nutrients to reach the
roots of the grass whilst removing unwanted dead and foreign material.
The blades of the BC65 Scarier are designed to pass through the grass ONLY - they
are NOT designed to make contact with solid ground at any point during operaon.
The machine will be damaged if blades connuously come into contact with solid
ground.
DO NOT use the ARTIO BC65 Scarier for cung grass or sling the ground.
Both operaons will result in damage to the machine.
Operang the machine on non-grass surfaces such as concrete or tarmac will cause
damage to the BC65 Scarier.
DO NOT scarify your lawn if there is a likelihood of high temperatures or drought.
Irrigate the lawn if necessary to ensure that the grass benets from its treatment.

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3.0 Specicaons
MACHINE
Model BC65
Working Width 59cm
Cartridge Types Free Swinging Fixed Spring Rake
Number of Blades 48 24 42
Direcon of Rotor Rotor rotates in the same direcon as travel
Height Adjustment From 0mm above ground to 20mm
Max Gradient for Operaon on Slope 20 degrees
Weight 65kg
Dimensions (l x w x h) 82 x 77 x 50cm

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4.0 Unpacking and Assembly
4.1 Major Components Diagram
①Chassis
② Roller
③ Locking Knob
④ Height Adjuster Handle
⑤ Cover
⑥ Gearbox Frame
⑦ Rear Flap
⑧ Coupler
⑨ Rotor Assembly
⑩ Blade
4.2 Unpacking Instrucons
The BC65 Lawn Scarier is usually delivered on a pallet and covered with pallet
wrap.
Carefully remove any outer packaging.
Locate and remove any cable es or straps that secure the Scarier to the pallet.
Push the machine forward safely and gently o the pallet.
Dispose of any packing material, please reuse or recycle where possible.
⑧
⑦
⑤
②
④
⑥
③
①
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⑨

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5.0 Preparing for Use
5.1 Aaching to the Power Unit
The ARTIO BC65 Lawn Scarier will be delivered already assembled, lubricated and
ready for work. It will need to be aached to the power unit. This is achieved as
follows.
BCS 738 - BCS 740 - BCS 630 - BCS 630WS
To aach the Lawn Scarier to the BCS 738 and 740 power units, couple the
implement to the machine PTO and make sure the nuts are ghtened securely.
If the Implement Quick Coupling Assembly is being simply move the locking pin
lever to raise the pin, then slide the male coupler (ed to the Scarier) into the
female coupler (ed to the power unit) unl the sloed hole lines up with the
locking pin. Once the couplers are lined up in the correct posion, release the
locking lever to secure the two couplers together (Fig 1).
BCS 750 - BCS 660HY
The Lawn Scarier is mounted directly to the machine coupler (Fig 2,A) by aaching
the coupler (Fig 3,C) that is xed to the implement.
To t and remove the Lawn Scarier simply rotate the knob (Fig 3,R). The device
is locked by turning the knob clockwise and unlocked by turning the knob an-
clockwise. It is important that nuts (Fig 3,D) are well ghtened.

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6.0 Operang the Lawn Scarier
IMPORTANT: Always read all separate instrucon manuals supplied with the
power unit before use, to ensure you are familiar with the machine’s controls.
6.1 Transporng
To transport the BC65 Lawn Scarier, wind the height adjuster to its highest posion
where the blades are the furthest from the ground.
NB: ENSURE THE PTO LEVER IS NOT ENGAGED ON YOUR POWER UNIT. DO NOT
ENGAGE THE PTO LEVER DURING TRANSPORTATION.
Select a suitable speed gear and proceed with cauon.
6.2 Working the BC65 Lawn Scarier
Clear the grass area of all objects that may be present on the ground. These may
cause damage to you and the machine if you run over them whilst the scarier is
working.
THE SCARIFIER WORKS MOST EFFICIENTLY ON SHORT GRASS. DO NOT USE THE
SCARIFIER IN LONG GRASS.
Ensure the working area is clear of people.
Ensure that during the operaon of the scarier people cannot enter the working
area.
Posion the machine on a at working area.
Ensure that the machine is switched o and the engine is not running.
At the front of the scarier use the Height Adjuster Knob to change the height of the
blades to your required working height.
A STICKER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE INDICATES THE HEIGHT OF THE
BLADES.
AT FIRST SET THE WORKING HEIGHT OF THE BLADES SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE THE
GROUND LEVEL.
LOCK THE REQUIRED WORKING HEIGHT USING THE LOCKING KNOB.
Follow the instrucons for your two-wheel tractor to engage the wheel drive and
pto drive to the scarier aachment.
Assess the performance of the scarier over a 2-3m length of grass.
To lower the height of the blades, stop the power unit and turn the engine o to
ensure there is no drive to the wheels or power take o.
Use the height adjuster knob to lower the blades as indicated by the height scker
on the side of the machine.
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6.3 Stopping the BC65 Lawn Scarier
The BC65 Lawn Scarier is controlled via your two-wheel tractor power unit. To stop
the machine, follow the standard operang procedures to stop the wheel drive and
power take o drive as instructed in your two-wheel tractor manual.
6.4 Adjusng the working height of the Scarier for dierent size wheels
The working height of the BC65 Lawn Scarier can be modied for power units with
dierent size wheels.
The inial set of the BC65 is in the posion suitable for 5x10 agricultural wheels.
NB: WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS IS UNDERTAKEN BY AN EXPERIENCED MECHANIC.
Loosen the tension on the belts by loosening the belt tension bolts.
Remove the side cover guards from the machine.
Loosen but do not remove the two bolts at the boom of the side plates that are
located around the rotor bearings. DO NOT UNDO THE NUTS ON THE ACTUAL
BEARING ITSELF.
Remove the nuts from the two bolts located in the centre of the side plates. Remove
the square coach bolts from the inside of the chassis.
It is now possible to rotate the side plates to a higher posion that suits a power
unit with 6.5x12 agricultural wheels, or to rotate the side plates to a lower posion
for 4x10 agricultural wheels.
Insert the square coach bolts from the inside of the chassis so that they locate the
side plates in their new posion. Fix the locking nuts onto these bolts.
Tighten the nuts and bolts at the boom of the side plates.
Re-aach the belt guard.
Re-tension the belts using the belt tensioning bolts.
See Fig 4 for pictorial representaons.

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7.0 Maintenance
7.1 Regular Maintenance Checks
Always clean the Lawn Scarier aer use.
Remove any wire, string, plasc neng etc from the rotor shas and bearings.
7.2 Belt Maintenance
Check the condion of the belts aer the rst four hours of work.
To do this remove the right-hand cover guard by unscrewing the central bolt.
Assess the belts for wear and damage and replace if necessary. Both belts should
exhibit and equal amount of tension when compared. If the belts are not equally
tensioned then replace both belts.
Aer checking the belts replace the right cover guard and ghten the bolt.
7.3 Belt Tensioning
The two belts are tensioned using the belt tensioning bolts located under the
gearbox frame (Fig 5).
Remove the gearbox frame covers by
undoing the two bolts holding each
cover onto the gearbox frame.
Lightly loosen the 4 nuts that connect
the gearbox frame to the side plates on
both inside ends of the gearbox frame.
Loosen the locking nut on the belt
tensioning bolts and unwind the locking
nut away from the hexagonal holder.
Using a 19mm ratchet spanner wind the belt tensioning bolts clockwise to tension
the belts.
NB: Ensure that the belt tensioning bolts are set at an equal length so that the
gearbox frame remains square in its posion relave to the chassis. Measure the
distance from the chassis to the edge of the gearbox frame and adjust the belt
tensioning bolts accordingly unl the gearbox frame is parallel to the main chassis.
Once the belts are tensioned and the gearbox frame is square, lock the posion of
the belt tensioning bolts using the locking nut.
Tighten the four bolts that were previously loosened at each end of the gearbox
frame.
Re-aach the gearbox covers on both sides.

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7.4 Gearbox Maintenance
The gearbox is lled with 350ml of gear oil. This should be checked every 50 hours
of work.
7.5 Rotor Bearings Maintenance
Both rotor bearings can be greased, although be aware it is possible to over grease
the bearings as well as under grease them.
Check and if necessary grease the bearings every 20 hours.
To access to the rotor bearings, remove the side guard by undoing the single bolt
holding the cover to the machine.
7.6 Drive Sha Bearing Maintenance
The drive sha bearing can be greased, although be aware it is possible to over
grease the bearings.
Check and if necessary grease the bearings every 20 hours.
Removing the right-hand gearbox frame cover provides clear access to the drive
sha bearing.
7.7 General Rotor Maintenance
Check the rotor aer each use to ensure that the blades are clear from wire, rope
and similar material that could damage the blades, rods or springs.
Ensure the rotors are not missing any blades or springs and that the rods that hold
the blades are not showing any signs of wear or damage. If a rod is showing signs of
wear then replace the rods.
Check the rotor sha does not have any material wrapped around it close to the
rotor bearings. Remove any material that could get pushed into the bearings
causing damage.
7.8 Rotang the Blades
The BC65 features a system that
allows you to remove a rod from the
rotor assembly and to rotate and re
insert it so that the unused side of the
blades can be ulised.
To do this, use a set of 13mm
spanners to remove the bolts from
the rod holders connecng a rod
onto the central hexagonal plates.
There are 5 rod holders per rod, each
of which is connected to a hexagonal
mounng plate.

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Once the rod has been removed, rotate the rod 180o and then re-insert the rod
holders back into the hexagonal plates but this me bolng them into the adjacent
locang slot on the other side of the plate. See Fig 6.
NB: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL 3 RODS ARE ROTATED AT THE SAME TIME TO
ENSURE THAT THE ROTOR REMAINS BALANCED DURING OPERATION.
Ensure that the bolts holding each rod holder onto the mounng plates are ght.
7.9 Changing the Blades
The rotor is made up of three rods with each containing blades or springs, spaces,
spacer springs and rod holders.
Each rod is congured dierently to ensure that the scarier blades cover a wide an
area as possible and to ensure each blade does not hit another during operaon.
The three conguraons are as below (Fig 7).
Each rod can be disassembled.
The rst step is to remove the split
pin used to contain the elements
of the rod. Once this has been
removed it is possible to slide the
components easily o one of the
rod.
Assemble the rods according to
the diagram (Fig 7) using a new
split pin to hold the conguraon
together. Once assembled the rods
can be reinserted into the rotor.
7.10 Replacing the Rods
Unbolt the rod from the rotor assembly by undoing the 5 bolts that connect the rod
holders to the hexagonal plate for the rod you wish to change.
Remove the split pin from the end of the rod and slide the components o the rod.
Using a new rod, t a split pin and washer to one end and slide on the components
required in the same order as they were removed. Use Fig 5 as a guide to help you
t the components in the correct order.
Once the rod has been assembled and secured with a split pin, aach the rod
holders of the rod assembly to the hexagonal mounng plate in the same posion
from which it was removed.
7.11 Storage
Always store BC65 Lawn Scarier in a clean, dry place.

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Always clean the machine and dry thoroughly prior to storage and ensure all
lubricaon points have been re-greased.
7.12 Handling
Do not aempt to li the machine alone. At least two people is the minimum
required.
Gloves must be worn when liing the BC65 Lawn Scarier.
When performing maintenance on the BC65 Lawn Scarier, if it is situated on a
work bench, ensure that the machine is rmly held in posion at all mes.

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8.0 Warranty
8.1 Condions of Warranty
Tracmaster Ltd guarantees all equipment supplied by them against any defect in
The Warranty applies to any part of the machine, except the engine, which presents
manufacturing or assembly defects in the opinion of Tracmaster Ltd.
The Warranty covers the original purchaser of the machine from the date of sale for
the warranty period. The Warranty is non-transferable.
The warranty period begins the day the machine is delivered to the customer and is
valid for the following periods:
• For domesc or private use: 3 years
• For commercial and hire use: 2 years
Tracmaster Ltd will replace or repair, at their discreon, free of charge, any such
defecve material providing the machine is returned to their workshops or an
Authorised Tracmaster Dealer (contact us or see www.tracmaster.co.uk).
Should the owner of the machine wish to install the parts themselves then the
labour involved will be at their cost and will not be reimbursed. Expenses arising
from any subsequent failure of any part due to incorrect assembly by the owner of
the machine shall be borne by the owner of the machine.
To validate warranty the Warranty Registraon Card must be completed and
returned, or complete the form online at www.tracmaster.co.uk/pages/warranty-
registraon-form.
The Warranty does not cover any transport costs, or direct or indirect losses
owing to loss of use of the machine as a consequence of manufacturing defects or
mechanical failure.
No Warranty shall be acknowledged in the following instances:
• The failure is caused by non-compliance of Tracmaster’s direcons for the
correct use and operaon of the machine.
• Seals and sengs have been tampered with.
• Repair or modicaon has not authorised by Tracmaster Ltd.
• Roune maintenance, as advised in this manual, has not been undertaken.
• Incorrect fuels or lubricants have been used.
• Wear to consumable items such as blades, nes, belts, cables, tyres etc.
• Normal wear and tear.
• The failure is due to abuse / misuse / neglect.

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For any issues relang to the engine please contact an authorised service centre
for the engine. The engines are warranted according to the pracces set by their
respecve manufacturers and distributors.
If an issue develops with the machine, within the warranty period, the problem
must be vered by Tracmaster or an Authorised Tracmaster Dealer before any
repair is undertaken.
Any other express or implied warranty is cancelled and substuted by this Warranty,
whose clauses can be modied in wring only.
This Warranty provides specic legal rights and is in addion to any statutory rights.
Your statutory rights are not aected by this Warranty.
For any queries relang to this Warranty Informaon please contact our Technical
Department at Tracmaster.
8.2 Warranty Registraon
To validate your warranty please complete and return the enclosed FREEPOST card.
Alternavely, complete the online registraon form at www.tracmaster.co.uk.

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9.0 Spare Parts
9.1 Parts Diagrams
The spare parts diagrams and part numbers for the ARTIO BC65 Lawn Scarier can
be found on our website or by contacng our spare parts department.
Spare parts can be ordered via the following methods:
Phone: [phone] (opon 1)
Website: www.tracmaster.co.uk
Email: [e-mail]
Or via your local Authorised Dealer.

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10.0 Service Record
To ensure your machine is kept in peak condion we recommend that your ARTIO BC65
Lawn Scarier is serviced at regular intervals.
Contact Tracmaster on 01444 247689 to nd out who your local Authorised Tracmaster
Dealer is, or check our Dealer Locator online at www.tracmaster.co.uk.
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11.0 EC Declaraon of Conformity
Tracmaster Ltd declares that the machinery spulated below complies with all the relevant
provisions of:
Machinery Direcve 2006/42/EC
EMC Direcve 2004/108/EC
and the Naonal Laws and Regulaons adopng these direcves and other relevant direcve.
Manufacturer: Tracmaster Ltd
Units 6-7 Winterpick Business Park
Hurstpierpoint Road
Wineham
Heneld
BN5 9BJ
UNITED KINGDOM
Machine Descripon: Lawn Scarier
Type: ARTIO BC65
Harmonised Standards applied (including parts of):
EN 294:1992 Safety of machinery: Safety distance to prevent danger zones
being reached by the upper limbs.
EN 954-1:1996 Safety of machinery: Safety related parts of control systems. Part
1 – general principles for design.
EN 20643:2008+A1:2012 Hand arm vibraon: Laboratory measurement of vibraon at the
grip surface of hand guided machinery – general.
EN 12100-1:2003 &
EN12100-2:2003
Safety of machinery: Basic concepts, general principles for design
parts 1 & 2.
EN 13684:2004+A2:2009 Garden equipment. Pedestrian controlled lawn aerators and
scariers.
ISO 11684:1995
Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry, powered lawn
and garden equipment: Safety signs and hazard pictorials – general
principles.
Responsible Person: Jody Symons
Posion in Company: Technical Director
Address: Tracmaster Ltd, Units 6-7 Winterpick Business Park, Hurstpierpoint Road,
Wineham, Heneld, BN5 9BJ
Date: March 2020
Signature: ........................................................................................

Tracmaster Ltd
Units 6-7 Winterpick Business Park | Hurstpierpoint Road | Wineham | Heneld | BN5 9BJ | UK
Tel: [phone] | www.tracmaster.co.uk | [email protected]
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