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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