TURFCO TurnAer XT8 User manual

INSTALLATION AND PARTS LIST
Riding Aerator Seeder Attachment
Product Number 86510
For Use With The
TURFCO
XT8 Riding Aerator
Product Number 85399
DANGER - IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY. THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE
SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS
DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTINGTO SET-UP, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE.
Manual Number 670938 Rev A
TURFCO MFG. INC.
1655 101st Avenue NE • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449-4420 USA
Phone [phone] • FAX [phone]
2017 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

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Intended Use
The Turfco 86510 Riding Aerator Seeder Attachment is for Turfco XT8 Riding Aerator
product number 85399.
The Turfco 86510 Riding Aerator Seeder Attachment fits all XT8 Riding Aerators.
Seeder is a broadcast spreader with gate controls up by the console. The broadcast
spinner is adjustable speed for different spread widths. A deflector shield can be put
down to limit amount of material thrown to left side of machine. Hopper capacity is 2.2
cubic feet.
DO NOT ALTER the TURFCO XT8 Riding Aerator or the 86510 Riding Aerator
Seeder Attachment in any manner other than specified to install the kit.
Unauthorized alterations may affect operation, performance, and may result in injury or
death to the operator as well as other individuals in the work area. Unauthorized
alterations will void the warranty.
DO NOT USE the seeder attachment to spread anything other than seed. This includes
fertilizer, salt, etc. Spreading anything other than seed voids the warranty of BOTH
the seeder attachment and the XT8 Riding Aerator.
Safety First!!
To Avoid Serious
Injury,
Work Safely and Always wear the Appropriate Safety Gear .
Read and Understand this Entire Installation Manual Before
Installing any Components.
Read and Understand the Entire Operator’s Manual for the XT8 Riding Aerator Before
Installing any Components.
Read and Understand All Safety Warnings and Decals in the manual and on the
machine.
Safety on the job should always be a top priority. Training and experience are important factors in the safe
operation of tools and equipment. Be trained and familiar with the tools used to install the Auxiliary
Control Kit. Work in a clean dry work area. If using electrically powered equipment, check for proper
grounding.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
OPERATE ONLYINAREAS WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT OPERATE ENGINEIN ENCLOSED
AREAS.
WARNING
WARNING

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Installing Riding Aerator Seeder Attachment to an XT8 Riding Aerator
(See Figures 1 thru 9)
Figure 1
Step 1. Turn the engine ignition key to OFF. Disconnect both battery cables.

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Step 2. (See Figure 2) Install hopper mount assembly to hopper
A. Remove 2 nuts from u-bolt on rear of hopper mounting bracket (9/16” wrench)
B. Attach hopper using u-bolt and 2 bolts (400262) and 4 lock nuts (444810)
Figure 2

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Step 3. (See Figure 3) Install trim deflector assembly to hopper
A. Remove hopper mounting bolt (9/16” wrench). Keep mounting bolt and nut.
B. Attach deflector mount to hopper using bolt (400112) and flange nut (661620)
(7/16” wrench)
C. Attach deflector rod mount to hopper using hopper mounting bolt and nut
previously removed. Note that peg on hopper fits into smaller hole on deflector
rod mount
D. After installation, ensure deflector rotates freely to confirm function
Figure 3

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Step 4. (See Figure 4) Mount hopper to riding aerator
A. Slide hopper mount into receiver
B. Install hitch pin (670935) thru receiver and hitch. May have to back off knobs to
get hitch holes to line up
C. Tighten both knobs against aerator frame to remove any play in hitch
Figure 4

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Step 5. Attach controls to console
A. (See Figure 5) Remove 2 carriage bolts and nuts from console (7/16” wrench)
B. (See Figure 6) In their place install 2 bolts (400112) and lock nuts (444830)
protruding from console as shown
C. (See Figure 7) Install controls bracket with 2 wingnuts (664515)
Figure 5
Figure 6

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Figure 7
Step 6. (See Figure 8) Install battery harness (670940)
A. Attach red wire to positive battery terminal
B. Attach black wire to negative battery terminal
C. Check controller switch is set to OFF
D. Connect 2 pin connector to pigtail connector of the controller
Figure 8

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Step 7. (See Figure 9) Confirm operation
A. Pull and push on gate knob control to confirm hopper gate opens and closes
freely
B. Turn controller switch to ON, confirm spinner starts to spin
C. Adjust controller speed dial from 1 to 8 to confirm spinner speed increases
Figure 9
Removing Seeder Attachment from Aerator
Before removing seeder attachment from aerator, turn ignition key to OFF position.
A. Controller switch to OFF
B. Unplug battery harness from controller
C. Remove wingnuts from controller mounting bracket, and set controller in hopper
D. Loosen hopper mount knobs to allow play in receiver hitch
E. Remove hitch pin and pull entire hopper assembly out of aerator receiver.
Clean seeder thoroughly for off season storage. Store seeder indoors and out of the
elements. Set seeder upside down on hopper with rain cover removed.

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Seeder Setup Before Operation
Step 1. Determine operation speed
A. Measure off 88 feet
B. Drive aerator in same manner as you will be spreading seed
a. If spreading before/after aerating, drive with tines out of ground
b. If spreading while aerating, drive with tines in ground at aerating depth
C. Record the amount of time in seconds it takes to go the 88 feet
D. Take 60 divided by recorded time, this is your speed in miles per hour
(for example 12 seconds to travel 88 feet is 5 mph)
Speed in Miles Per Hour: __________
Step 2. Determine spread width
A. Spread 100% overlap with last pass to ensure full coverage
B. Measure width based on manner you will be spreading seed (before/after
aerating or while aerating). If seeding while aerating figure out how often you will
be seeding (every pass, every other pass, etc) to determine spread width.
Record spread width in feet
Spread Width in Feet: __________
Step 3. Determine application rate
A. Rate in lbs per 1000 sq ft based on seed being spread (see seed label for correct
application rate)
Application Rate in lbs per 1000 sq ft: _________
Step 4. Set gate opening
A. First calculate how many lbs of seed should come out of the hopper in 30
seconds to get desired application rate
__________ X __________ X ________________ X 0.044 = ______________
Speed (mph) Width (ft) Rate (lbs/1000 sq ft) lbs in 30 seconds
Example: 5 mph X 5 ft X 3 lbs/1000 sq ft X 0.044 = 3.3 lbs in 30 seconds
B. Turn controller switch to OFF and unplug battery harness
C. Put enough seed in hopper for test

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D. Open hopper gate and collect all the seed that comes out for 30 seconds. May
have to manually shake hopper to help seed flow out of gate
E. Weigh the seed and compare to the above calculation for lbs of seed in 30
seconds
F. Increase or decrease the gate opening by adjusting the gate opening setting
(Figure 10). Settings for common grass seeds can be found on page 14
G. Repeat process until weight of seed matches calculation
Gate Opening Setting: __________
Figure 10
Step 5. Set spread width
A. Put enough seed in hopper for test
B. Turn controller switch to ON and measure width of spread pattern
C. To increase width turn knob to higher setting, to decrease turn knob to lower
setting
Spread Width (feet) __________ Controller Knob Setting __________

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Step 6. If spread pattern is not centered when doing the spread width test, adjust
gauge plate position to center pattern
A. Turn controller switch to OFF and unplug battery harness
B. Loosen 2 bolts half a turn (7/16” wrench) (Figure 11)
C. Adjust gauge plate by rotating clockwise or counter clock wise (viewed from top)
a. If heavy to machine left, rotate clockwise
b. If heavy to machine right, rotate counter clockwise
D. Re-tighten bolts and test, repeat process until centered
Figure 11

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Seeder Operation
A. When operating the aerator without seeding, always turn the controller switch to
OFF to stop spinner. When seeding, turn the controller switch to ON.
B. Seed will start spreading as soon as the gate knob is pulled. Have the aerator
already moving forward before pulling the gate knob to avoid over applying seed in
one area.
C. To stop spreading seed push the gate knob to close hopper.
D. When spreading seed in tighter areas, spread width can be decreased by turning
controller knob to lower setting. However, this does not adjust amount of seed
coming out of the hopper, so a higher rate of application will occur. Turn knob back
to calibrated setting once done spreading in the tighter area.
E. When going around driveways, flower beds, etc. the trim deflector can be used to
keep seed from spreading into those areas (Figure 12). Turn trim lever to
downward position to activate trim deflector, turn trim lever to upward position to
deactivate trim deflector. Have gate closed and controller switch to OFF before
getting off aerator to activate trim deflector lever. Having the trim deflector activated
does not adjust the amount of seed coming out of the hopper, so a higher rate of
application will occur.
Figure 12

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Spreader Settings for Common Grass Seeds
Wiring Diagram

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Spreader Service Parts List
1 670913 U-Bolt.............................................................................................................1
2 670914 Motor..............................................................................................................1
3 670915 Motor Mount………….....................................................................................1
4 670916 Assembly, Spinner………..............................................................................1
5 670921 Plate, Guage..................................................................................................1
6 670922 Cover..............................................................................................................1
7 670923 Dust Shield.....................................................................................................1
8 670924 Gate...............................................................................................................1
9 670925 Guage............................................................................................................1
10 670926 Nipple.............................................................................................................1
11 670927 Agitator……………………………...................................................................1
12 670936 Cable Stop…………………….........................................................................1
13 670937 Clamp……………….......................................................................................1
Item Part Description Qty.
No. No.

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Controls, Deflector, and Mounting Parts List
1 400112 Screw, Cap, 1/4-20 X 1, Hex Hd....................................................................3
2 400262 Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 X 1, Hex Hd....................................................................2
3 444810 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16, Nylock................................................................................7
4 444830 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20, Nylock................................................................................2
5 661620 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 Flange.................................................................................1
6 664515 Nut, Wing, 1/4-20...........................................................................................2
7 664588 Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 X 3.5, Hex Hd.................................................................1
8 665790 Knob, 3/8-16 X 2.00.......................................................................................2
9 670929 Weldment, Spreader Mount...........................................................................1
10 670933 Bracket, Controls, Spreader...........................................................................1
11 670935 Pin, Hitch, Bent, 5/8 X 3.00 w/Hairpin............................................................1
12 670920 Gate Cable, 6 ft………...…….........................................................................1
13 670917 Controller……………......................................................................................1
14 670928 Rod, Deflector………………...........................................................................1
15 670941 Harness, Motor Extension, 6 ft.......................................................................1
16 670940 Harness, Battery, w/Fuse, 6 ft........................................................................1
17 670942 Cap, Rain, Connector….................................................................................1
Item Part Description Qty.
No. No.