3 - OPERATION
The Green-Rite, engineered at Befco, Inc., our sister Company in the United States, is a
one pass tool which aerates, seeds (or broadcasts fertiliser), levels, and compacts the
soil for improved seed germination.
A tilling rotor with “C” blades is available upon request, and may be mounted in place of
the straight blade aerator rotor. This converts the Green-Rite into a tiller for seed bed
preparation which tills, seeds and compacts the soil in a single pass. Changing the
machine over from an aerator to a tiller is a simple operation which can be performed in
under 30 minutes with a pair of wrenches.
This unique machine reduces costs for grounds maintenance of sports fields, parks,
highways, hospital grounds, golf courses, etc. The Green-Rite can easily pay for itself
within the first few days of use.
It consists of an aerator rotor with straight blades on narrowly spaced flanges, powered
by the tractor
PTO
. A large capacity seed hopper with precise metering cups is mounted
on the base aerator and broadcasts the seed behind the slicing action of the tines along
the entire working width of the machine. Tickler tines follow to help incorporate the seed
into the ground through compacted soil and thatch. A corrugated roller with fibreglass
rings follows behind the Green-Rite to compact the ground for optimal seed germination.
Depth control wheels with wide garden style tread or a front roller may be quickly
mounted to ensure a constant depth over unlevelled terrain.
The Green-Rite comes in working widths of 145, 165 and 205 cm. ( 58”, 66” and 82”
respectively).
3.01 - Operational Safety
CAUTION: our machines are designed considering safety as the most important
target and are the safest available in today’s market. Unfortunately, human
carelessness can override the safety features built into our machines. Injury
prevention and work safety, aside from the features on our machines, is very
much due to the responsible use of the equipment. It must always be operated
prudently following with great care, the safety instructions laid out in this manual.
1. The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be prevented
by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read
and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and
operating instructions, prior to using.
2. Do not operate the tractor and machine when you are tired, sick or when using
medication.
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