Turf Equipment Z-AERATE User manual

Operator’s Manual
For Serial Nos.
406,294,345 & Higher
Part No. 4504-916 Rev. A
Z-AERATE™

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important: It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use
or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as
in Section 4442, maintained in effective
working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of
e.
To acquire a spark arrester for your machine, see your
Engine Service Dealer.
Please refer to the engine manufacturer's
information included with the machine.
The gross or net horsepower (or torque) of
this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723.
As ed to meet safety, emission, and
operating requirements, the actual engine
horsepower (or torque) on this class of machine
will be y lower.
©2020 Z Turf Equipment is part of the
Exmark® family of products
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Beatrice, NE 68310
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
Z-Aerate.Thisproducthasbeencarefullydesigned
andmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximumamountof
dependabilityandyearsoftrouble-freeoperation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourZ-Aerate.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURZ-AERATE,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyouraerator,
maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromotesafe
operation.
Important:Tomaximizesafety,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,itis
essentialthatalloperatorscarefullyreadandfully
understandthecontentsoftheOperator’smanual
providedwiththeproduct.SafeoperationofZ
TurfEquipmentisessential.Failuretocomply
withtheoperatinginstructionsorreceiveproper
trainingmayresultininjury.
Gotohttps://www.zturfequipment.comfor
additionalsafeoperationinformation,suchas
safetytips,trainingmaterials,andOperator’s
manuals.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould
yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedZTurfEquipmentdealerordistributor.
AllZTurfEquipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing
andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient
serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They
carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllZ-Aeratepartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineZ-Aerateparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorZTurfEquipmentCustomer
Serviceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Forcompletewarrantydetails,see
https://www.zturfequipment.com.Youmay
alsocallus402-223-6375torequestawrittencopy
oftheproduct’swarranty.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
GeneralSafety.................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................6
Specications........................................................10
Systems..........................................................10
Dimensions....................................................10
TorqueRequirements.....................................11
ProductOverview.................................................11
Operation..............................................................12
Controls.........................................................12
BeforeOperation...........................................15
Pre-Start.........................................................16
OperatingInstructions...................................18
DuringOperationSafety.................................18
OperatingtheSpreader...................................23
SpreaderCalibration......................................25
AfterOperation..............................................31
Transporting..................................................31
Maintenance..........................................................33
MaintenanceSafety.............................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............34
PeriodicMaintenance........................................35
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................35
CheckBatteryCharge.....................................35
CheckTines...................................................37
CheckforLooseHardware.............................37
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................37
ChangeEngineOil.........................................37
CheckHydraulicOilandReservoir
Level..........................................................38
CheckTirePressures......................................38
CheckConditionandTensionOf
Belts...........................................................38
LubricateGreaseFittings................................38
CheckSparkPlug...........................................38
ChangeHydraulicFiltersandFluid.................39
CheckWheelMotorOutputShaftNut
TorqueSpecication...................................39
CheckWheelLugNutsTorque
Specication...............................................39
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................40
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................40
Adjustments......................................................40
TransmissionDriveBeltTension....................40
MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............40
Cleaning............................................................41
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................41
RemoveEngineShroudsandClean
CoolingFins...............................................41
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................41
WasteDisposal...............................................42
Troubleshooting....................................................43
Schematics............................................................45
CaliforniaProposition65Warning
Information...............................................46
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Safety
Safety
Theintendeduseofthismachineisforlawncare.
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
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Figure2
SafetyAlertSymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,
WARNING,orCAUTION.
DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.
WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminor
ormoderateinjury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.
GeneralSafety
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.ZTurfEquipment
designedandtestedthismachinetoofferreasonably
safeservice;however,failuretocomplywithsafety
instructionsmayresultininjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsand
warningsintheOperator’sManualandother
trainingmaterial,onthemachine,engine,and
attachments.Alloperatorsandmechanicsshould
betrained.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)
cannotreadthismanual,itistheowner’s
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem;
otherlanguagesmaybeavailableonourwebsite.
•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.
•AlwaysuseappropriatePersonalProtective
Equipment(PPE)toguardagainstcontactwith
chemicals.
•DoNotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards.
•DoNotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
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Safety
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedZTurfEquipmentdealeror
distributor.
•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourZTurfEquipmentcommercial
aerator.
decal126-2055
126-2055
1.Wheellugnut—torqueto129N∙m(95ft-lb).
2.Wheelhubnut—torqueto319N∙m(235ft-lb).
3.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming
maintenance;checkthetorqueaftertherst100hours
andevery500hoursafter.
decal135-6430
135-6430
1.Pressandholdthefoot
pedaltolockthecaster
wheelsinthestraight
position.
2.Releasethefootpedalto
unlockthecasterwheels
toallowturning.
decal135-6725
135-6725
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,spinner—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
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Safety
decal142-3908
142-3908
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance
6.Checktireandcasterwheelpressure(4locations)
2.Timeinterval7.Greasecylinderlift;refertotheOperator'smanualfor
furtherinstructions(2locations)
3.Checkengineoillevel8.Greaseidlerpivot;refertotheOperator'smanualfor
furtherinstructions
4.Greasetineshaftbearings(4locations)9.Greasecasterpivots;refertotheOperator’smanualfor
furtherinstructions(2locations)
5.Checkhydraulicreservoiroillevel;refertotheOperator's
manualforfurtherinstructions
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Safety
4 MPH 5 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH
30 VC 0.13 17 9.7 7.7 0.29 0.22 0.18
40 VC 0.15 19 11.1 8.9 0.34 0.26 0.20
50 VC 0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23
60 C 0.18 23 13.4 10.7 0.41 0.31 0.24
30 VC 0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23
40 VC 0.20 26 14.9 11.9 0.45 0.34 0.27
50 VC 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.50 0.37 0.30
60 VC 0.24 31 17.8 14.3 0.54 0.41 0.33
30 VC 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.50 0.37 0.30
40 VC 0.25 32 18.6 14.9 0.57 0.43 0.34
50 VC 0.28 36 21 16.6 0.63 0.48 0.38
60 VC 0.31 40 23 18.4 0.70 0.53 0.42
30 XC 0.26 33 19.3 15.4 0.59 0.44 0.35
40 VC 0.30 38 22 17.8 0.68 0.51 0.41
50 VC 0.34 44 25 20 0.77 0.58 0.46
30 XC 0.35 45 26 21 0.79 0.60 0.48
40 XC 0.40 51 30 24 0.91 0.68 0.54
50 VC 0.45 58 33 27 1.00 0.77 0.61
30 XC 0.43 55 32 26 0.97 0.73 0.58
40 XC 0.50 64 37 30 1.10 0.85 0.68
50 VC 0.56 72 42 33 1.30 0.95 0.76
30 XC 0.52 67 39 31 1.20 0.88 0.71
40 XC 0.60 77 45 36 1.40 1.00 0.82
50 VC 0.67 86 50 40 1.50 1.10 0.91
4 MPH 5 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH
15 VC 0.61 78 45 36 1.40 1.00 0.83
20 VC 0.71 91 53 42 1.60 1.20 0.97
30 C 0.87 111 65 52 2.00 1.50 1.20
40 C 1.00 128 74 59 2.30 1.70 1.40
15 XC 0.92 118 68 55 2.10 1.60 1.30
20 XC 1.06 136 79 63 2.40 1.80 1.40
30 VC 1.30 166 97 77 2.90 2.20 1.80
40 C 1.50 192 111 89 3.40 2.60 2.00
*NOTE: Always double check your application rates.
Tabulations are based on spraying water at 70 ∞ F (21∞ C) Coarse Very Coarse Extremely Coarse
117-5839
HIGH VOLUME SPRAY CHART (XRC TIPS)
Drop
Size
CAPACITY
ONE NOZZLE
IN GPM
CAPACITY
ONE NOZZLE
IN OZ./MIN
__HIGH VOLUME SPRAYING (SPACING)__
/\ 20" /\
GPA
GALLONS PER 1,000 SQ. FT.
PSI
Drop
Size
CAPACITY
ONE
NOZZLE
IN GPM
CAPACITY
ONE
NOZZLE
IN
OZ./MIN
_______SPACING________
/\ 20" /\
GPA
142-3307
GALLONS PER 1,000 SQ. FT.
142-3306
142-3308
142-3309
142-3310
142-3311
142-3312
*Grey tips are to be used ONLY the 4 tip booms*
PSI
135-8413
At 15 PSI
(1 bar)
Pressure
At 60 PSI
(4 bar)
Pressure
1 4.75
2 5.5
3 6.0
2 4.75
4 5.5
6 6.5
2 5
4 6.25
6 7.25
2) Begin to spread the product. As you are spreading you should be able to see the spread pattern in front of you.
Generally, all spreaders will tend to throw fertilizer heavy to the right. As you continue to spread, pull the Accuway
control towards you very slowly ( small increments ) until you begin to bring the spread pattern directly centered
in front of you.
3) Once you have the spread pattern centered, lock the Accuway cable in place. There should be no reason to reset
the Accuway for that product unless you see that the spread pattern has changed due to bumping the lever. If it has
changed slightly, simply re-adjust the pattern while you’re spreading.
Accuway
Accuway balances the spread pattern, by shifting the product placement on the spinner. Placing the product on the
impeller close to the shaft or the center will cause the spread pattern to be heavier to the right as it rides the impeller
for a longer period. If the product is placed on the outer edge of the impeller, the spread pattern will be heavier to the
left ( because the spinner is turning clockwise ).
1) Start with the Accuway control cable all the way forward or in ( this is home base ).
Spreader / Sprayer Calibration:
Mixing of liquid or dry product should be in accordance to manufacturers labels. Remember this is designed
for low volume spraying so the mix will be more concentrated.
Remember that your machine is factory set to put down 1/3 gallon of liquid per 1,000 sq. ft (at 5MPH and
40PSI ). For instance, some products call for 1.1 to 1.5 oz per 1,000 sq. ft. We would recommend using 1.3
(median value of 1.1 to 1.5). Since you are using a 1/3 gallon tip, you need to multiply by 3, then multiply that
amount by the number of gallons put in the tank.
1.3 (median value of 1.1 to 1.5) X 3 (1.3 gallon tip) X gallons of water needed. If you were filling a 30 gallon tank your
equation would look like this: 1.3 X 3 X 30 = 117 ounces in 30 gallons of water.
Approximate Granular Calibration
Throw fertilizer back to the center of tire tracks
5.0
6.0
6.5
Small Pellets
2
4
6
4.25
5.5
5.75
Product
Lbs. per
1,000 sq ft
Full Rate
Fine Pellets
1
2
3
4.75
5.25
5.5
Nitrogen Pellets Med.
Med. Pellets & Granules
Large Heavy Pellets
Mixed Fine Pellets
2
4
6
*Calibrated at 5 MPH
Fine
Mixed Fine
Small
Small/Med
Medium
Heavy
142-4373
decal142-4373
142-4373
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Safety
decal142-4317
142-4317
1.Fast15.Spreaderspeed
2.Slow16.Spreaderspeed—Increase
3.Neutral17.Spreaderspeed—Decrease
4.Reverse18.Spraypump—On;optionalsprayeraccessory
5.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
19.Spraypump—Off;optionalsprayeraccessory
6.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
20.PressRHmotioncontrolbuttontoraisetines.
7.Warning-Disengagesprayercontrols,movedriveleverto
neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopengine
beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
21.Throttle—Fast
8.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders-DoNot
carrypassengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperating
themachine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
22.Continuousvariablesetting
9.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.23.Throttle—Slow
10.Warning-operateacrossslopesnotupanddown.Loads
mayshiftonslopesorwhenturning.DoNotoperate
onwetslopes–useextremecautionwhenoperatingon
slopes.
24.Hourmeter
11.Causticliquid/chemicalburnandtoxicgasinhalation
hazards-wearhand,skin,eye,andrespiratoryprotection.
25.Engine—Off
12.Warning-Usefresh,cleanwater:
-forrst-aidwashing
-forrinsingthetank.
26.Engine—On
13.Parkbrake—On27.Engine—Start
14.Parkbrake—Off28.PressLHmotioncontrolbuttontolowertines.
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Specications
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3300±100RPM(NoLoad)
FuelSystem
•Capacity:5.0gal.(18.9L)
•FuelRecommendations:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor
15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol
byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe
coveredunderwarranty.
–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor
fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.
–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
•FuelFilter:ReplaceableIn-line
ElectricalSystem(ElectricStart)
•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:Vanguard:16amps
•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuse:10ampmainfuse
OperatorControls
•SteeringandMotionControl
–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition
oftheleversrelativetoeachother.
•ParkingBrakeHandle:Engagestheparkingbrake.
•TineAdjustmentControl:Raisesandlowersthe
tines.
Transmission
•TwoHydroGear16ccpumpsandtwoParker
280ccTGwheelmotors.
•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil
•HydraulicOilCapacity:7qt(224oz)
•HydraulicFilterisreplaceablecartridgetype
•Speeds:0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.
WheelDriveSystem
Drivewheelsdrivenbythepumpandwheelmotor
transmission.
TiresandWheels
DriveFrontCaster
Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)
Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)
Quantity22
TreadSuperTurfRibbed
Size20x10.5-813x6.5-6
PlyRating44
Pressure18±2psi
(110-138kPa)
18±2psi
(110-138kPa)
Aeration
AerationWidth:40inches(101.6cm)
Tines:Qty:60
CoreDepth:0.5-3inches(5.1-12.7cm)
Holespersquarefoot:4.8
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
46inches(116.8cm)
OverallLength:
84.8inches(215.4cm)
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ProductOverview
OverallHeight:
49.5inches(125.7cm)
TreadWidth:(OutsidetoOutsideof
Tires,Widthwise)
46inches(116.8cm)
CurbWeight:
1460lb(662kg)
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
EngineMountingBolts121-144in-lb(13.3-15.8
N-m)
WheelLugNuts86-104ft-lb(116.3-141
N-m)
WheelHubNuts211-260ft-lb(286-352
N-m)
ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Motioncontrollevers4.Spreaderimpeller
2.Engine/Spreader
controls
5.Fuelcap
3.Hopper
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Operation
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforestarting
theengineandoperatingthemachine.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe
topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
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Figure4
1.LHMotioncontrollever5.Forward
2.RHMotioncontrollever6.Neutral
3.Frontreference
bar/Speedcontrolbar
7.Backward
4.Frontofthemachine
ChokeControl
Locatedonthecontrolconsole(blackknob)(see
Figure5).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Pullingthechokeknobupwillputthechokeinthe
“ON”positionandpushingthechokeknobdown,
willputthechokeinthe“OFF”position.DoNot
runawarmenginewithchokeinthe“ON”position.
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Figure5
1.Spreaderimpellerspeed
control
7.Throttle
2.Parkbrake8.Choke
3.Tinesground
engagementthumb
switch-Left
9.Tinesground
engagementthumb
switch-Right
4.SpreaderOn/Off10.Hourmeter
5.Digitaldisplaygauge11.Ignitionswitch
6.Spreaderdeectorlock12.Casterwheellockfoot
pedal
ThrottleControl
Locatedonthecontrolconsole(blacklever)(see
Figure5).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
ParkBrakeHandle
Locatedontheleftsideofthetower(seeFigure5).
Thebrakehandleengagesaparkingbrake.
Toengagethebrake,pullhandletowardthebackof
themachine.
Torelease,pushthehandleforward.
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Operation
Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe
chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing
engaged.Themachinemustbetieddownandbrake
engagedwhentransporting.
IgnitionSwitch
Locatedontherightsideofthecontrolconsole.
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“ON”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.
HourMeter
Locatedtotherightofthethrottle.
Thehourmeterisconnectedtoachargecircuit
installedintheengineblockanditrecordsthe
numberofhoursthattheenginehasrun.Ifignition
switchisleftonwithoutenginerunning,hourmeter
willnotrun.
SpreaderImpellerSpeedControl
Locatedontheleftsideofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure5).
Rotatetheknobcounterclockwisetostartthe
impellerandtoincreasethespeedandpatternwidth.
Rotatetheknobclockwisetodecreasespeed,pattern
width,andtoturntheimpelleroff.
DigitalDisplayGauge
Locatedinfrontofthethrottlecontrol.
RefertothedigitaldisplayUser’sManualforthe
displayinformation.
SpreaderOn/Off
Locatedabovethedigitaldisplaygauge.
Pullthehandleuptoopenthehoppergate.Pushthe
handledowntoclosethehoppergate.
SpreaderDeectorLock
Locatedontherightsideofthecontroltowerand
isthebottomcable.
Usethedeectorcontroltotemporarilystopor
deectgranulesawayfromsidewalks,parkinglots,
patios,oranywheregranulesarenotdesiredtobe
dischargedfromtheleftsideofthespreader.
Pushtheknobdowntolowerthedeectorand
temporarilydeectthegranules.
Pulltheknobuptoraisethedeector.
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Figure6
1.Fence3.Sidedeectorlowered
2.Flowers
RateDialandLinkage
Locatedatthefrontofthemachinebelowthe
spreaderhopper.
Theratedialandlinkageisusedtosettheamount
ofmaterialtobedispensedfromthehoppergate
(seeFigure7).
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Operation
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Figure7
1.Slot–maximumposition2.Linkage
WiththeSpreaderOn/Offhandleinthe“OFF”
(closed)position,turnthedialtotheappropriate
setting.WhentheSpreaderOn/Offispulledtothe
“ON”position,thegatewillopentothesetposition.
Note:Theslot,aftersetting9onthedial,allowsthe
hoppergatetobeopenedtothemaximumposition.
Thissettingcanbeusedfordrysand,icemelt,or
othermaterialsthataredifculttospread;itmay
alsobeusedforhoppercleanout(seeCleaningthe
Spreadersection).
DriveWheelReleaseValves
WARNING
Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome
veryhot.Touchingahotengineorhydraulic
driveunitscancausesevereburns.
Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitsto
coolcompletelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheel
releasevalves.
Locatedontheleftandrightsidesunderneaththe
controltower.
Duringnormaloperatingconditions,therelease
valvenutshouldbetight.Totighten,rotatethenut
clockwiseuntilsnug(Figure8).Ifthemachinehas
tobepushedbyhand,loosenthenutbyrotating
counterclockwiseoneturn.(seeFigure8).
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Figure8
1.LHdrivewheelrelease
valve
3.Tightendrivewheel
releasevalve
2.Loosendrivewheel
releasevalve
4.RHdrivewheelrelease
valve
Releasetheparkingbrake.Themachineisnowable
tobepushedbyhand.
DoNottowmachine.
Toresetthedrivesystembacktotheoperating
position:Tightenthenutbyrotatingclockwiseuntil
snug.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.
TinesGroundEngagementThumb
Switches
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthetines.Ensure
thatthetineareaisclearofanyobstructions
beforelowering.
Theswitchesarelocatedintheendofthemotion
controllevers(seeFigure5).
Tolowerthetinesintotheground,presstheleft
thumbswitchandholduntilthetinesreachthe
desireddepth.Toraisethetines,presstheright
thumbswitchandholduntilthetinesareatthe
desiredheight.
Important:Thetinesarerotatingwhenthe
tinesareloweredandthemotioncontrolleveris
movedoutoftheneutralposition.
CasterWheelLockFootPedal
Locatedontherightsideoftheoperatorplatform
(seeFigure5).
Pressandholdthecasterwheellockfootpedalto
lockthecasterwheelsinthestraightposition.Release
thefootpedaltounlockthecasterwheelsandallow
themachinetofreelyturn.
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g271157
Figure9
1.Casterpinlockingmechanism
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyZTurfEquipment.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecanbe
contaminatedbychemicals,thrownorinterfere
withtheoperationand/oraffectthestabilityof
themachineandmaycausepersonalinjurytothe
operatororbystanders.
•Markandavoidhiddenobjectssuchassprinkler
heads,undergroundwires/cables,invisiblefences,
etc.topreventdamagetothesesystemswhen
aerating.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairandavoidlooseclothingandloosejewelry
whichmaygettangledinmovingparts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.Stop
themachineandattachment(s)ifanyoneenters
thearea.
•DoNotll,calibrate,orcleanthemachinewhen
people,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.
•Makesuretheoperatorplatformiscleanandfree
fromchemicalresidueanddebrisbuildup.
•Checkthatthesafetyswitchesandshieldsare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.DoNot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsandreplacethemwiththe
manufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen
necessary.
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ChemicalSafety
WARNING
Chemicalsubstancesusedinthespreadersystem
maybehazardousandtoxictoyou,bystanders,
animals,plants,soilsorotherproperty.
•Carefullyreadandfollowthechemical
warninglabelsandMaterialSafetyData
Sheets(MSDS)forallchemicalsusedand
protectyourselfaccordingtothechemical
manufacturer'srecommendations.Ensure
thataslittleskinaspossibleisexposedwhile
usingchemicals.UseappropriatePersonal
ProtectiveEquipment(PPE)toguardagainst
personalcontactwithchemicals,suchas:
–safetyglasses,goggles,and/orfaceshield
–chemicalresistantgloves
–rubberbootsorothersubstantialfootwear
–hearingprotection
–respiratororltermask
–cleanchangeofclothes,soap,and
disposabletowels,tobekepton-hand,inthe
eventofachemicalspill.
•Keepinmindthattheremaybemorethan
onechemicalused,andinformationoneach
chemicalshouldbeassessed.
•Refusetooperateorworkonthespreaderif
thisinformationisnotavailable!
•Beforeworkingonaspreadersystem,
makesurethatthesystemhasbeen
triplerinsedandneutralizedaccording
totherecommendationsofthechemical
manufacturer(s).
•Verifythereisanadequatesupplyofclean
waterandsoapnearby,andimmediatelywash
offanychemicalsthatcontactyou.
•Obtainpropertrainingbeforeusingorhandling
chemicals.
•Usethecorrectchemicalforthejob.
•Followthechemicalmanufacturer'sinstructions
forthesafeapplicationofthechemicalandDo
Notexceedrecommendedsystemapplication
pressure.
•Handlechemicalsinawellventilatedarea.
•Havecleanwateravailable.
•DoNoteat,drink,orsmokewhileworkingwith
chemicals.
•Alwayswashyourhandsandotherexposedareas
assoonaspossibleafternishingthework.
•Keepchemicalsintheiroriginalpackagesandina
safelocation.
•Properlydisposeofunusedchemicalsand
chemicalcontainersasinstructedbythechemical
manufacturerandyourlocalcodes.
•Chemicalsandfumesaredangerous;neverenter
thehopperorplaceyourheadoverorinthe
opening.
•Followalllocal/state/federalrequirementsforthe
spreadingofchemicals.
Pre-Start
Fillfueltankonlevelground.SeeFuel
RecommendationsintheSpecicationssectionfor
additionalgasolineinformation.
DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe
bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission
system.
Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.
RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.
FuelSafety
Useextremecarewhenhandlingfuel.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou,
others,andcausepropertydamage.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipe
upanygasolinethatspills.
•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthemachine
indoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill
thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Overllingmayresultinfuel
leakageordamagetotheengineoremission
system.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel
whenengineisrunningorwhentheengine
ishot.
•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostartthe
engine.Moveawayfromtheareaofthespill
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntil
fuelvaporshavedissipated.
•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcause
propertydamage.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes
untilfuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle
lockopendevice.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascausedcancer
inlaboratoryanimals.Failuretousecautionmay
causeseriousinjuryorillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.
•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
•Neversiphonbymouth.
Tohelppreventres:
•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulatein
theseareas.
•Cleanupoilandfuelspillsandremovefuel
soakeddebris.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe
machineinanyenclosure.DoNotstorenear
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ameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilotlights
orheatappliancesarepresent.
OperatingInstructions
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theoperatormustusetheirfullattentionwhen
operatingthemachine.DoNotengageinanyactivity
thatcausesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
WARNING
Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,
becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur
oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass,
brush,etc.cancatchre.
•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to
coolbeforetouching.
•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand
enginearea.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoison.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.
CAUTION
Chemicalsarehazardousandcancausepersonal
injury.
•Readthedirectionsonthechemicallabels
beforehandlingthechemicalsandfollow
allmanufacturerrecommendationsand
precautions.
•Keepchemicalsawayfromyourskin.
Shouldcontactoccur,washtheaffectedarea
thoroughlywithsoapandcleanwater.
•Weargoggles,gloves,andanyotherprotective
equipmentrecommendedbythechemical
manufacturer.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
•Thismachinewasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.
Donotcarrypassengersandkeepallothersaway
frommachineduringoperation.
•DoNotoperatethemachineundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,
DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Beawareofweatherconditionsandcheckthat
patternsandvolumearesuitable.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessories
orattachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow
directionsforcounterweightsifrequired.
•Keepawayfromholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,and
otherhiddenhazards.Usecarewhenapproaching
blindcorners,shrubs,trees,tallgrassorother
objectsthatmayhideobstaclesorobscurevision.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachineor
causetheoperatortolosetheirbalanceorfooting.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
withfeetwellawayfromthetines.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Keepclearofthetinesanddischargeareaatall
times.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
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WARNING
Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace
andworkingproperly.
•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.
•Beawareofthedischarge/spreadingpath
anddirectdischargeawayfromothers.Avoid
dischargingmaterialagainstawallorobstruction
asthematerialmayricochetbacktowardthe
operator.Raisethetines,slowdown,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass
andwhentransportingthemachinetoandfrom
theworkarea.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen
makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.DoNotoperateinreverse
unlessabsolutelynecessary.
•Stopspreadingwhenmakingtightturnsto
minimizeunevendistributionpattern,application
rate,andchemicaldrift.
•Chemicalsmaydriftandcauseinjurytopeople
andanimals;itmayalsodamageplants,soil,or
otherproperty.
•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stopengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovethe
sparkplugwire(s).
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
machine.
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemachinefor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemachine).
–Beforeclearingblockages.
–Wheneveryouleavethemachine.DoNot
leavearunningmachineunattended.
•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:
–Beforerefueling
•Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot
alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenare
oftenattractedtothemachineandtheworking
activity.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremain
whereyoulastsawthem.
–Keepchildrenoutoftheworkingareaand
underthewatchfulcareofanotherresponsible
adult,nottheoperator.
–Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildren
enterthearea.
–Beforeandwhilebackingorchanging
direction,lookbehind,down,andside-to-side
forsmallchildren.
–Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
–DoNotcarrychildren,eveniftheaerator
orspreaderisnotinuse.Childrencouldfall
offandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith
thesafeoperationofthemachine.Children
thathavebeengivenridesinthepastcould
suddenlyappearintheworkingareafor
anotherrideandberunoverorbackedover
bythemachine.
•Reducetheweightoftheloadwhenoperating
onhillsandroughterraintoavoidtippingor
overturningofthemachine.
•Granularmaterialscanshift.Thisshifting
happensmostoftenwhileturning,goingupor
downhills,suddenlychangingspeeds,orwhile
drivingoverroughsurfaces.Shiftingloadscan
causethemachinetotipover.
•Whenoperatingwithaheavyload,reduceyour
speedandallowforsufcientstoppingdistance.
Useextracautiononslopes.
•Reducespeedandloadwhenoperatingonrough
terrain,unevenground,andnearcurbs,holes,and
othersuddenchangesinterrain.Loadsmayshift,
causingthemachinetobecomeunstable.
WARNING
Suddenchangesinterrainmaycauseabrupt
steeringwheelmovement,possiblyresulting
inhandandarminjuries.
Reducespeedwhenoperatingonrough
terrainornearcurbs.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
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injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,theoperatormust:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachine
onaslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between
themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind
machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese
areas.
g317101
Figure10
1.SafeZone—Usethemachinehere
2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmachineorahand
heldtoolneardropoffs,ditches,embankments,water
orotherhazards.
3.Water
4.W=widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine)
betweenthemachineandanyhazard.
•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachine
onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed
ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,
acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrive
wheelsmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking
andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe
drivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessories
orattachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow
directionsforcounterweights.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
StartingtheEngine
1.Leavethemotioncontrolleversinneutraland
engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Setthethrottletothe“FAST”position.
3.Onacoldengine,pullthechokeknobupward
intothe“ON”position.Onawarmengine,leave
thechokeinthe“OFF”position.
4.Turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position.
Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.
Important:DoNotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethantensecondsata
time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60
secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor
Enginemaybedifculttostartin
temperaturesunder30°F(-1°C).
5.Ifthechokeisinthe“ON”position,gradually
returnchoketothe“OFF”positionastheengine
warmsup.
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