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2. Measure the length B of the PTO shaft when in the shortest position from locking pin to locking
bolt.
3. Split the PTO shaft into two parts and remove the safety guards from both ends.
4.
Both the ends of the tubes and the safety guards must be shortened. (B-A) + 150 mm (3”).
5. Burr all parts, use a little grease and reassemble all parts.
6. Secure the other end of the PTO shaft to the tractor.
7. Check the tube overlap.
Never use the machine if the PTO shaft safety guard is damaged.
Replace this first!
5.2 USING THE PTO SHAFT
Correct use of the PTO shaft requires checks of the following items:
1. The angle of the centres of rotation may never exceed 30 degrees when operational.
2. The centres of rotation must always be aligned.
3. The minimum tube overlap is 300 mm.
4. Never use the machine if the PTO shaft safety guard is damaged.
5. See maintenance section for lubrication.
6. TRANSPORTING THE TURF TIDY
The user is responsible for transporting the Turf Tidy behind the tractor on public highways. Look
into national legislation for the regulations.
The maximum speed across open fields, with the machine elevated, is 15 km/hour (9.3 mph),
circumstances permitting; driving at higher speeds constitutes a potential hazard for the
driver/bystanders and may even cause damage to the machine. Make sure that during transport
the head of the machine is always locked in the transporting position.
7. WORKING SPEED
The maximum working speed for the Turf Tidy is 5 km/h (3.1 mph), however, the user will have to
determine the correct speed based on the surface to be treated in combination with the desired
working depth. This is directly related to the power output, the higher the output the lower the
forward speed.
The following may occur in the event of excessive power output transfer:
The V-belts start slipping / burning, which can result in broken V-belts.
The blades wear more rapidly.
The brackets for the blades wear more rapidly.
The machine design is robust, therefore overloading is not easily noticed.
However, it is important that the power output requirements are assessed. Take the following into
consideration:
When harrowing:
What is the working depth? The required power output increases with the depth.
How hard is the surface? The required power output increases with the hardness.
What is the working speed? The wear and tear and power output increases with the speed.
