Wiedenmann TERRA SLIT User manual

Translation of original
operating instructions
Deep Aerator
TERRA SLIT
499.001
From machine ID no. :
Version : January 2010
499 99 09

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Introduction
PLEASE READ THESE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY in order to familiarize
yourself the correct method of operation and maintenance and in order to
avoid personal injuries or damage to the machine.
This manual and safety decals on your machine may also be available in
other languages (see your dealer to order).
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and should
remain with the machine when you sell it.
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U.S. unit
equivalents. Only use suitable parts and screws. Metric and inch fasteners
may require a specific metric or inch wrench.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides refer to the direction of travel the
implement when going forward.
WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I.N.) in the Specification or
Identification Numbers section. Please ensure that all numbers are
correctly recorded. to help in tracing the machine should it be stolen.
Your dealer also requires this number when you order spare parts. File the
identification numbers in a secure place away from the machine.
BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer performed a pre-delivery
inspection to ensure best performance.
THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY for commercial use and standard
applications in the maintenance of grass and turf for slitting,
loosening or aerating sports fields and golf courses
(“INTENDED USE“).
Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from this
misuse, and these risks must be borne solely by the user. Using the
equipment in accordance with the specifications also includes observance of
the operating and maintenance conditions as specified by the manufacturer.
PREDICTABLE MISUSE AND ABUSE. Persons and objects must not be
transported with the machine attached.
THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE OPERATED, serviced and repaired only by persons
familiar with all its particular characteristics and acquainted with the
relevant safety requirements (accident prevention). The accident prevention
regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on occupational
health and safety, and the road traffic regulations must be observed at all
times. Any unauthorized modifications carried out on this machine will
relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting damage or
injury.
NOTE THE INSTRUCTIONS
for driving on public roads:
"This machine is not suitable for travel on Highways or public roads. It
requires additional equipment for this (lighting kit, warning signs for
slow vehicles/SMV sign, reflectors). Please contact us if you wish to
purchase this optional equipment “

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C O N T E N T S Page
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1.0. Safety............................................................. 6&14
1.1. Safety Decals.............................................11&12
1.2. Safety Equipment..........................................13
1.3. Safety instructions.......................................14
2.0. Assembly........................................................... 15&22
2.1. General.................................................... 15
2.2. Installing tines........................................... 16
2.3. Mounting hollow tines and half disks....................... 17
2.4. Mounting blades and half disks............................. 18
2.5. Mounting additional weights................................ 19
2.6. Installing hydraulic weight transfer....................... 19
2.7. Attaching rear roller...................................... 20
2.8. Installing moving gear with drawbar........................ 21&22
3.0. Transport.......................................................... 23&26
3.1. General.................................................... 23
3.2. Transporting TERRA SLIT.................................... 24&25
3.3. Transportation with three-point attachment................. 26
3.4. ansportation with drawgear................................. 26
4.0. Connecting to the Tractor.......................................... 27&29
4.1. General.................................................... 27
4.2. Ballast.................................................... 27
4.3. Attachment to the tractor.................................. 28
4.4. Attachment to the tractor.................................. 29
4.5. Drawbar support............................................ 29
5.0. Disconnecting from the Tractor..................................... 30&31
5.1. General.................................................... 30
5.2. Unhitching TERRA SLIT...................................... 30
5.3. Unhitch TERRA SLIT......................................... 31
6.0. Before Using....................................................... 32&34
6.1. General.................................................... 32
6.2. Indicator and adjustment components........................ 33
6.3. Adjusting TERRA SLIT....................................... 34
6.4. Adjusting rear roller...................................... 34
7.0. Operation.......................................................... 35&37
7.1. General.................................................... 35
7.2. Driving properties......................................... 36
7.3. Working with the TERRA SLIT................................ 36
7.4. Faults and remedies........................................ 37
8.0. Maintenance........................................................ 38&46
8.1. General.................................................... 38
8.2. Maintenance and inspection list............................ 39
8.3. Lubrication................................................ 40
8.4. Cleaning the TERRA SLIT.................................... 41
8.5. Care and maintenance of the hydraulic system............... 42
8.6. Hydraulic connection diagram............................... 43
8.7. Wheels and tires........................................... 44
8.8. Disassembly / Disposal..................................... 45
8.9. Unauthorized modification and spare part manufacturing..... 46
9.0. Equipment.......................................................... 47&49
9.1. Equipment supplied......................................... 47
9.2. Approved machine combinations.............................. 47
9.3.
Set of tines............................................... 48
9.4. Optional equipment......................................... 49
10.0. Specifications..................................................... 50&55

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1.0. Safety
Recognize safety information
This is the safety alert
symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in
this manual, be aware of the
potential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions
and safe operating practices.
Follow safety instructions
Carefully read all safety
messages in this manual and
warning signs on your machine.
Keep warning signs in good
condition. Replace missing or
damaged warning signs. Make
sure that new equipment,
components and replacement
parts include the current
warning signs. Replacement
warning signs are available
from your dealer.
Learn how to operate the
machine and use the controls
properly. Do not let anyone
operate without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper
working condition. Unauthorized
modifications to the machine
may impair the function and/or
safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any
part of this manual and need
assistance, contact your
dealer.

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1.0. Safety
Observe road traffic regulations
Always observe local road
traffic regulations when using
public roads.
Wear protective clothing
Wear close fitting clothing and
personal protective equipment
appropriate to the job.
Prolonged exposure to loud
noise can cause impairment or
loss of hearing.
Wear a suitable hearing
protective device such as
earplugs to protect against
objectionable or uncomfortably
loud noises.
Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of
the operator. Do not wear radio
or music headphones while
operating the machine.
Stay clear of rotating drive shafts
Entanglement in a rotating
drive shaft may cause serious
injury or death.
Keep all drive shaft guards in
place at all times. Make sure
rotating shields can turn
freely.
Wear close fitting clothing.
Stop the engine and make sure
PTO shaft is stopped before
making adjustments,
connections, or cleaning out
PTO-driven equipment.

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1.0. Safety
Guard and shields
Keep guards and shields in
place all the times. Ensure
that they are in good condition
and installed correctly.
Always disengage the drive
components, turn off engine and
remove key before removing any
guards or shields.
Keep hands, feet and clothing
away from moving parts.
Avoid high-pressure fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure
can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines.
Tighten all connections before
applying pressure.
Hydraulic oil escaping from a
small leak is virtually
invisible, therefore search for
leaks with a piece of
cardboard. Protect hands and
body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result.
Doctors unfamiliar with this
type of injury should check a
reliable medical reference.

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1.0. Safety
Use safety lights and devices
Slow moving tractors with
attachments or towed equipment
and self-propelled machines are
a particular hazard on public
roads. Frequently check for
traffic from the rear,
especially in turns, and use
hand signals or turn signal
lights.
Use headlights, flashing
warning lights, and turn
signals day and night. Follow
local regulations for equipment
lighting and marking. Keep
lighting and marking visible
and in good working order.
Replace or repair lighting and
marking that has been damaged
or lost. An implement safety
lighting kit is available from
your dealer.
Avoid heating near pressurized fluid lines
Flammable spray can be
generated by heating near
pressurized fluid lines,
resulting in severe burns to
yourself and bystanders. Do not
heat by welding, soldering, or
use a welding torch near
pressurized fluid lines or
other flammable materials.
Pressurized lines can be
accidentally cut if heat goes
beyond the immediate flame
area.

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1.0. Safety
Remove paint before welding or heating
Welding must be conducted only
by persons with appropriate
qualifications.
Avoid potentially toxic fumes
and dust.
Hazardous fumes can be
generated when paint is heated
by welding, soldering, or using
a torch.
Do all work outside or in a
well ventilated area. Dispose
of paint and solvent properly.
Remove paint before welding or
heating:
•If you sand paint, avoid
breathing the dust. Wear an
approved respirator.
•If you use solvent or paint
stripper, clean with soap and
water before welding. Remove
solvent or paint stripper
containers and other
flammable material from area.
Allow fumes to disperse at
least 15 minutes before
welding or heating.

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1.0. Safety
1.1. Safety Decals
Pictorial warning signs
Warning signs are attached to
several important places on
this machine to indicate
potential danger. The hazard is
identified by a exclamation
point in a warning triangle. An
adjacent symbol shows
information on how to avoid
personal injury. These safety
signs, their placement on the
machine and a brief explanatory
text are shown below.
Operator’s manual
This operator’s manual contains
all important information
necessary for safe machine
operation.
Carefully observe all safety
rules to avoid accidents.
Protectors
Never reach into areas of
crushing hazard as long as any
parts may move.
499.07
499.01

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1.0. Safety
1.1. Safety Decals
Safety cover
The safety cover prevents
access to the tines. The
safety cover is secured with
a bolt on both sides.
Parking position
Before parking the cocks on
both hydraulic cylinders must
be shut off to prevent the
machine from lowering.
Set of tines
Never touch moving parts
of the machine.
Wait until they have come
to a complete standstill.
499.04
499.03
499.06

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1.0. Safety
1.2. Safety Equipment
GENERAL WARNING SIGN REQUIREMENTS
A warning sign with the following safety practices or similar set of messages must be
attached to the machine. The label should be visible from the operator’s position, if
possible.
a) Read the operator’s manual.
b) Do not operate the machine without guards, shield, and safety devices in place and
working.
c) Do not operate the machine when children and others are around.
d) Do not allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel.
ATTENTION - DANGER !
Never use TERRA SLIT without safety equipment. Otherwise, you expose yourself
and others to extreme danger.
⇒Moving parts may cause serious injuries.
Where to Find Safety Equipment on your Machine
A =Permanently attached supports
right and left as spacers.
C = safety cover , can only be removed
with tools.
B =Rear roller installed and locked on
frame with retainer arms.D= Bolted-on moving gear right and left
as spacers.
C
D
DC499.09
A
A
A
CB
A

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1.0. Safety
1.3. Safety instructions
•Besides the information in
these operating
instructions, please also
observe all generally
applicable safety and
accident-prevention
standards!
•Familiarize yourself with
all equipment and operating
elements and their functions
before starting work. Ensure
that all protective
equipment has been properly
installed - it is too late
to do this when you have
started work!
•During work operation, the
user is responsible for the
safety of third parties!
•Before moving off, ensure
that the immediate area of
the machine is clear, e.g.
no children nearby.
Ensure that your visibility
is not impaired!
•Keep clear of the danger
zone of the machine!
•Switch off the machine and
the tractor motor when
performing any maintenance
work.
•Special care should be taken
when working and turning on
a slope.
- RISK OF TIPPING OVER!
•Caution!
The equipment version with
drawbar is NOT approved for
operation on public roads.

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2.0. Assembly
2.1. General
Park TERRA SLIT with the
machine supports in top
position.
For this work, please use your
personal protective equipment
(PSA) such as: gloves, goggles,
ear protectors.
If no additional weights from
Wiedenmann are installed but
other objects are used as
ballast, note the following:
1. the approved weight as
defined in the
specifications must be
maintained.
2. the objects must be fixed in
the ballast frame to prevent
slippage.

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2.0. Assembly
2.2. Installing tines
There are two options for
installing the tines:
1. Pitch 6 in.
fur 40 tines
2. Pitch 3 in.
fur 76 tines
Correct position of standard
tines
Correct position of intensive
tines
Correct position of fine-
cutting tines

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2.0. Assembly
2.3. Mounting hollow tines and half disks
Version 1:
8 spoons per half-disk set are
installed
Version 2:
the half-disk set is fully
fitted with 16 tines
The disks are always fastened
on the same side.
No more than ten half-disk sets
with hollow tines may be
installed.
This corresponds to a
pitch of 6 in.

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2.0. Assembly
2.4. Mounting blades and half disks
8 blades per half-disk set are
mounted
Versión 1:
10 half-disk sets are fixed to
every second disk
This corresponds to a
pitch of 6 in.
Version 2:
19 half-disk sets are fixed to
every disk
This corresponds to a
pitch of 2 in.
The disks are always fastened
on the same side.

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2.0. Assembly
2.5. Mounting additional weights
ATTENTION DANGER !
Only perform assembly work when
the machine is attached. Lower
the attached machine to the
ground.
Switch off the tractor and
secure it against
unintentional starting.
Fasten brackets (A) manually in
the ballast frame on both
sides.
Attach suspension to the ring
bolts of the additional weight.
Lift the additional weight to
the fastening position with a
hoist.
Two persons are required for
attachment without equipment.
The load for attachment is
48.5 lb. (22 kg).
Tighten all fastening screws.
2.6. Installing hydraulic weight transfer
Fitting instructions are
included with the hydraulic
weight transfer.
The instructions include:
1. Important information before
installation
2. Description of attachment
3. Description of adjustment
4. Important points for correct
operation

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2.0. Assembly
2.7. Attaching rear roller
Two persons are required for
attachment without equipment.
The load for attachment is
48.5 lb. (22 kg).
Align hole (A) on the side
frame with hole (B) on the
frame.
Secure with pins on both sides
and lock with spring clips.
Fix bolt (C) at the matching
hole at the back.
Mount and lock adjustment
brace (D) on bolt.
For transportation adjustment
braces must be locked by
inserting the pin (E) into the
hole in the side frame and
locking it.
When working with the rear
roller use the slot (F) only.