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GS04

VERTICUTTER/SCARIFIER

Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for GS04

Page 1: ...GS04 VERTICUTTER SCARIFIER Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...d 26 28 Scammel Street Campbellfield Victoria AUSTRALIA 3061 Phone 03 9305 3400 Fax 03 9305 3995 International Phone 61 3 9305 3400 Email sales graden com au Website www graden com au Doc 053 GS04 H A...

Page 3: ...ulley Clutch Handle 4 2 Lifting Lowering Handle 4 3 Motion Lever 4 4 Engine Lever 4 5 Neutral Lever 5 Operating Instructions 5 1 Preliminary Checks 5 2 Start Up 5 3 Driving Traversing the Verticutter...

Page 4: ...with standard blades Blades Tungsten carbide tipped spring steel Blade Size Part Number 0048 Part Number 0381 Part Number 0049 190mm Diameter 2mm tip Standard 190mm Diameter 1mm tip Optional 190mm Dia...

Page 5: ...described in this manual 2 2 Warning Symbols Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to indicate important safety issues When either or both of these symbols are present the operator mus...

Page 6: ...es and equipment to service any and all of your requirements Use only genuine Graden parts substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet the safety and performance standards required for sa...

Page 7: ...undergoing development on the basis of experience and market needs At the time of printing material in this manual was current but may vary due to the aforementioned ongoing development Graden Industr...

Page 8: ...a normal situation DANGER Never operate the Verticutter with any of the covers or safety guards removed or not properly secured 3 2 Training WARNING Read this manual completely before beginning how t...

Page 9: ...s and wipe up any spillages Never run the engine in an enclosed area because exhaust gases are toxic DANGER The engine uses highly flammable petroleum fuel and produces toxic exhaust gases Only add fu...

Page 10: ...ational Safety Always disengage the rotor blades before attempting to start the Verticutter Always raise the rotor blades before attempting to start the machine Always disengage the blades and raise t...

Page 11: ...Verticutter after each use Verify that all warning labels and decals are present visible and legible Periodically check that all bolts fasteners and catches are secure and in safe operating condition...

Page 12: ...e turf 4 3 Motion Lever This lever controls forward and reverse motion of the Verticutter There is the neutral position as indicated by the sticker beside the lever on the controls panel Push the moti...

Page 13: ...at motion lever is in NEUTRAL position 4 Move neutral lever left side of machine to NEUTRAL 5 Turn engine switch to ON 6 Move fuel valve lever to the ON position 7 Operate the choke lever in the direc...

Page 14: ...rward until you are moving at the desired speed 6 Steer the machine in a straight line while the blades are cutting Trying to change direction while the blades are in the turf may lead to a furrowing...

Page 15: ...o the machine WARNING Under no circumstances tilt the Verticutter forward to carry out under deck maintenance For the purpose of under deck servicing tilting the machine back so that it rests on its h...

Page 16: ...nsion required to ensure successful operation is quite low Remove belt guard 0294 Loosen the bolt holding the V idler pulley assembly 5556 Pull the idler pulley toward the front of the machine firmly...

Page 17: ...push it clear and lower the machine to the ground 10 Slide the left end bearing 5088 from the end of the rotor shaft 0047 11 Remove the left Nyloc nut 5089 and rotor shaft washer 0039 from the rotor...

Page 18: ...etainer bracket ensuring that when the blades are engaged the belts do not rub on this retainer bracket 11 Re fit the belt guard 12 Check that there is sufficient tension on the tensioning spring when...

Page 19: ...ovided in the Verticutter engine base assembly 1799 behind the engine and immediately under the engine oil drain plug 1 Place a shallow max height 50mm tray under the blade reel ensuring that the rubb...

Page 20: ...fasteners Check engine oil for correct level Daily After Use Clear rotor blades of any debris Clear bottom of transmission especially unclog cooling fins Clear any debris generally especially from aro...

Page 21: ...PULLEY CLUTCH HANDLE LIFTING LOWERING HANDLE MOTION LEVER ENGINE LEVER CONTROLS...

Page 22: ...rn Spring 5344 40mm Internal Circlip 5550 Rotor Belt 5556 V Idler Pulley Assembly 9288 Lifting Pulley Bush 9351 Bearing Part Number Description A 5 16 Flat Washer B 5 16 Spring Washer C 5 16 Internal...

Page 23: ...y 5022 1 2 Glacier Bush 5067 19 mm External Circlip 5083 Sintered Bronze Bush 9407 Lift Return Spring 9833 Return Spring Part Number Description A 1 4 Flat Washer B 1 4 Spring Washer C 1 4 Internal To...

Page 24: ...9668 Return Spring 9702 Bearing Part Number Description A 1 4 Flat Washer B 1 4 Spring Washer C 1 4 Internal Tooth Washer D 1 4 UNF Hex Nut E 1 4 UNF Nyloc Nut F 1 4 UNF x 1 2 Long Bolt G 1 4 UNF x 3...

Page 25: ...5004 Double Belt Taper Lock Pulley 5025 7 8 Bearing Flange Unit 5026 7 8 Taper Lock Bush 5088 7 8 Bearing Flange Unit 5089 1 Nyloc Nut 5550 Rotor Belt A 1 4 Flat Washer B 1 4 UNF Nyloc Nut C 1 4 UNF...

Page 26: ...mm R Clip A 3 16 BSW x 3 4 Long Bolt B 3 16 Flat Washer C 3 16 BSW Nyloc Nut D 5 16 UNF x 3 4 Long Bolt E 5 16 UNF x 1 1 4 Long Bolt F 5 16 UNF x 1 1 2 Long Bolt G 5 16 UNF x 2 1 4 Long Bolt H 5 16 Fl...

Page 27: ...Bush 5006 Axle Cap 5007 Rear Wheel 5022 1 2 Glacier Bush 5028 Rear Wheel Carriage Bearing A 1 4 Spring Washer B 1 4 Mudguard Washer C 1 4 UNF x 1 2 Long Bolt D 3 8 Flat Washer E 3 8 UNF Nyloc Nut F 3...

Page 28: ...8 Warning Decals PART NO 5312 Cover Removed Decal x2 PART NO 5154 Danger Decal x2...

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