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
⑩
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.