Woodbay fds9200 User manual

OPERATING, SERVICING & PARTS MANUAL
fds9200
TURF DETHATCHER
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OPERATING, SERVICING & PARTS MANUAL
fds9200 TURF DETHATCHER
davidgolf.com.au | 1300 790 890 | davidturf.com.au
1.0 Introduction:
The fds9200 Turf Dethatcher was developed for thatch removal on golf courses and sports elds,
but is designed to be used on many different grass or turf areas such as public parks, wide boule-
vards and sod farms. The unit can be pulled by a tractor with a three-point hitch.
The purpose of the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher is to remove thatch from the root zone before
overseeding and to allow for faster air, water and fertilizer penetration. It can also be used as a
spreader for turf dressings on established growth, or for topsoil and dressing during course con-
struction and landscaping operations. Wood Bay Turf Technologies is condent that you will nd
the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher versatile, efcient and economical to use, while promoting much
healthier turf.
2.0 Important Safeguards:
When using the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher basic safety precautions must always be followed to
avoid damage or injury including:
2.1 Ensure that the three point hitch is properly connected before readying the
unit for movement and use.
2.2 Before lifting or moving the unit, disconnect the parking rods and clip them to
the outside platform sections.
2.3 Ensure that the bridle chains are all rmly connected.
2.4 Ensure that the pressure in the gauge wheel tires is appropriate, as
recommended on the sidewall.
2.5 Never allow a person to ride on the unit, and ensure that no tools or other
loose objects are placed on the platform sections.
2.6 Avoid excess speed during dethatching operations. Speeds in excess of
5 mph (8 kph) could cause tines to break, resulting in unnecessary damage.
2.7 The unit should be used on dry turf to avoid any tearing.
2.8 Before unhitching the unit, ensure it is resting rmly on the ground, and that
the parking rods are secured to brace the outside sections.
2.9 Check for the location of irrigation heads and other surface objects that
could be damaged or cause damage to the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher.

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3.0 Assembly and Adjustment:
The fds9200 Turf Dethatcher is assembled and crated for shipping with the hitch frame secured to
the pallet, except that the gauge wheel assemblies are packed separately. While unpacking the turf
dethatcher, ensure that the platform frames are well supported when they are released from the
pallet and placed on the ground.
The gauge wheel assembly shafts must be inserted in the swivel brackets at the front of the frame
with appropriate spacers above and below the brackets (see gure at left for the parts view). With
the unit hitched to the tractor and raised up, place the following spacers on the caster pivot shaft
before inserting it in the pivot bracket:
1. Caster Wheel 2. Axle Bolt 1/2’ NC x 5 1/2”
3. Caster Spacer 5/8” 4. Caster Spacer 1 3/4”
5. Hex Bolt 1/2” NC x 1” 6. Lock Washer 1/2” (2)
7. Caster Cap 8. Wheel Bushing
9. Caster spacer 1/8” (7) 10: Nut 1/2”
11. Caster Pivot
The remaining spacers are to be installed above the pivot bracket. This setting should allow the
tines to penetrate about 1/2” into the turf. Then you will need to test the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher
on your turf to see if any adjustment in spacer positions is needed.
The proper adjustment can only be determined by trial and
error in relation to your turf and soil conditions. While be-
ing pulled over the turf, the tines must penetrate to the de-
sired depth into the thatch layer. If the tines are set too high
they will not remove enough thatch. On the other hand, if
the tines are set too low they may cause damage to the turf
and won’t vibrate enough for proper thatch removal. The
depth setting on each side can be adjusted in 3/16 to 1/2
inch increments by removing the gauge wheel and switch-
ing a spacer from above to below the swivel bracket, or vice
versa. Once this adjustment has been completed, it should
only have to be done again at lengthy intervals in relation to
wear on the tines from use.

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4.0 Maintenance of Equipment:
Maintenance requirements for the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher are minimal as follows:
4.1 A standard type of equipment grease will need to be applied periodically through
each of the grease nipples. These are located on each of the swivel brackets for the
gauge wheels, and on the swivel connections for each tine platform section.
4.2 The gauge wheel tires will need to be inspected periodically for wear and for the
ination pressure. Since the tires are tube-type, in the event of a puncture a standard
tube patch will be required.
4.3 Under most operating conditions, the tines should not break. However, it can be
expected that one or more tines will fail during use, so a safety cable has been threaded
through each row of tines on each platform section to prevent any broken tines from
falling onto the turf. As soon as it is discovered any broken tine should be replaced by
unclipping the safety cable, removing the bolt at the tine connection, installing the
new tine and reinserting the safety cable.
4.4 As with any other piece of equipment the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher should be
cleaned after use to remove any accumulation of debris and prevent oxidization
or other damage to the frame and tines.

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5.0 Operations on the Turf:
The pattern of operation during use of the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher should be much the same as
that followed for fairway mowers. A tight line pattern can be followed by lifting the unit at the end
of each run before making the turn. Normally, only one pass should be needed to loosen sufcient
thatch with the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher. However, if a second pass is desired it should be made
using a pattern that crosses over the prior one.
In conned areas, or around trees, other planting areas, sand traps, water hazards, cart paths and
other irregular features, the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher can be pulled through any turns or irregu-
larities without difculty.
6.0 Components of the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher:
No. Description
1 Upright Frame with Three Point Hitch
2 Platform Pivot Connector (4 total)
3 Platform Frame Section (4 total)
4 Tines (64 per section, 256 total)
5 Transports Chains (8 total)
6 Gauge Wheel Assembly (2 total)
7 Pivot Bolt ( 8 total)
8 Section Connect Chain (6 total)
9 Chain Netting (8 total)
For more information and any service requirements on the fds9200 Turf Dethatcher contact your
local David Golf representative or call 1300 790 890 or email: [e-mail]

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7.0 fdsT9200 Sport Components
1 Wheel 13” x 6.50” (2 total)
2 Spacer 1 1/2” x 2” (2 total)
3 Spacer 1 1/2” x 1 3/8” (2 total)
4 Caster arm (2 total)
5 Bolt 1/2” x 8 1/2” ( 2 total)
6 Bolt 1/2” x 1 1/2” ( 2 total)
7 Nut 1/2” (6 total)
8 Lock washer 1/2” (4 total)
8.0 fdsT9200 Sport Components
1 Winch
2 Winch strap
3 Hitch shaft clamp (2 total)
4 Spacer 1 1/2: x 6” total (2 total)
5 Safety bar
6 Spacer 1 1/2” x 2” (2 total)
7 Hitch spacer (2 total)
8 Hitch shaft (2 total)
9 Spacer 1 1/2” x 1/8” (6 total)
10 Hitch shaft cap (2 total)
11 Spacer 1 1/2” x 5/8” (4 total)
12 Quick clip (4 total)
13 Bolt 1/2” x 4” (4 total)
14 Lock washer 1/2” (6 total)
15 Nut 1/2” (5 total)
16 Bolt 3/8” x 1 1/2” (2 total)
17 Flat washer 3/8” (4 total)
18 Lock washer 3/8” ( 2 total)
19 Nut 3/8” (2 total)
20 Bolt 1/2” x 1” (2 total)
21 Bolt 1/2” x 1 1/2”
22 Pin 5/8” (4 total)

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9.0 fdsT9200 Sport Components
1 Hitch rod support 1/2” (2 total)
2 Main hitch frame (2 total)
3 Tow bar
4 Bolt 1/2” x 4” (6 total)
5 Lock washer 1/2” (6 total)
6 Nut 1/2” (6 total)
10.0 Replacement parts list
Part No Description Quantity
FDS03-280 Hitch and Support (Back) Frame Assembly 1
FDS03-281 Platform Frame Assembly 4
FDS03-282 Platform Pivot Bracket Assembly 4
FDS03-283 Pivot Shaft Cap 4
FDS03-284 Tine (Spring Steel) 256
FDS03-285 Safety Cable with Clips for Tine Assemblies 32
FDS03-286 Parking Rod (Left) 1
FDS03-287 Parking Rod (Right) 1
FDS03-723 Platform Tie Chain 6
FDS03-724 Bridle Chain Leg 4
FDS03-725 Bridal Chain Spreader 4
FDS03-726 Chain Quick Connector 4
FDS03-288 Caster Pivot and Axle Assembly 2
FDS03-661 Caster Wheel (4 ply, nylon, tube type) 2
FDS03-289 Caster Cap 2
FDS03-290 Caster Spacer 3/16” 4
FDS03-291 Caster Spacer 5/16” 6
FDS03-292 Caster Spacer 1/2” 4
FDS03-293 Caster Spacer 1 5/8” 2
FDS03-627 Pin , Hitch Clip (SPAE-NAUR # 090-105) 4
Note: Various standard bolts, nuts and washers are used in assembling the equipment, but are
not shown separately on the list. When ordering these standard items, simply refer to them by
description (e.g. 3/8” NC x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt).