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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

SuperPivot

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Page 3: ...ALL SHIELDS ARE INSTALLED AND ATTACHING HARDWARE IS TIGHT 16 CHECK THE BLADE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE 17 CHECK TIRE PRESSURES 17 ENGINE OPERATION 18 STARTING A COLD ENGINE 18 STARTING A WARM ENGINE 19 STOPPING THE ENGINE 20 PARKING THE MACHINE 22 OPERATING THE TOW VALVE 23 TOW VALVE ON 23 TOW VALVE OFF 23 OPERATING THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROLS 24 STOPPING MOVEMENT WITH ENGINE RUNNING 24 PRELIMINARY STEP...

Page 4: ...ROOMING BLADE USE 34 SIDEWINDER SUPER PIVOT SWING CONTROL LEVER 34 ADJUSTING SIDEWINDER SUPER PIVOT ATTACHMENT ARM POSITION 34 OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT 37 STARTING THE ATTACHMENT 37 STOPPING THE ATTACHMENT 38 ADJUSTING THE DEPTH CONTROL WHEEL 39 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 39 CHANGING ATTACHMENT BLADE 40 BLADE REMOVAL 40 INSTALLING THE BLADE 42 SECURING THE MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT 44 ENGINE MAINTENANCE SEE...

Page 5: ... Pivot you will eliminate the need for back breaking work done with shovels and you will see an incredible increase in productivity Your happiness is our goal so please let us know of any questions or issues you may have so that we may answer them or address them as quickly as possible Please have your serial number available when you call us We would also like to hear from you on how much you enj...

Page 6: ...he defective part and provide repair in structions as required The engine is guaranteed by the engine manufacturer Honda Engine Two years in consumer use two years in commercial use If your have questions or are not 100 satisfied with your Sidewindert Super Pivot within the first 30 days of use call us toll free at 1 866 503 TURF and we will work to answer your questions and to resolve your concer...

Page 7: ...n or Dealer to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with these Products TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE STATED DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY TURF TEQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some state...

Page 8: ...nt 3 If parts or attachments other than those made or marketed by Turf Teq have been used in connec tion with the Product and in the sole judgment of Turf Teq such use affects its performance stability or reliability 4 If the Product has been altered or repaired in a manner which in the sole judgment of Turf Teq af fects its performance stability or reliability 5 Turf Teq shall have no liability f...

Page 9: ...nding on state or provincial laws Turf Teq does not authorize any person or Dealer to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with these Products TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE STATED DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY TURF TEQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF...

Page 10: ...in connec tion with the Product and in the sole judgment of Turf Teq such use affects its performance stability or reliability 4 If the Product has been altered or repaired in a manner which in the sole judgment of Turf Teq af fects its performance stability or reliability 5 Turf Teq shall have no liability for used equipment sold beyond the specified coverage period 6 No warranty shall apply to d...

Page 11: ...trenches 1 5 8 wide and up to 5 deep The 21 diameter blade trenches 1 1 4 wide and up to 8 deep 2 GROOMING BLADE The Grooming Blade is ideal for edging existing mulch beds or manicured edges where minimal disturbance of the bed or edge plants is preferred The Grooming Blade slices the edge up to 5 deep and is capable of riding up over roots or other obstructions Because it neatly slices the edge i...

Page 12: ... while operating the machine 3 Wear long pants 4 Use ear muffs or ear plugs to protect your hearing MACHINE SAFETY MACHINE PREPARATION 1 Read the Operator s manual for the machine and engine before operating the machine 2 Become familiar with the controls BEFORE starting to operate the machine 3 Inspect the area you will be working in for hidden objects such as large rocks wires and other obstruc ...

Page 13: ...the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before making any adjustments to the machine 12 ALWAYS shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning the machine 13 Operate the machine during daylight hours 14 Lower the attachment arm to the ground when the machine is turned off 15 Keep the machine clean and do not allow combustible materials to accumulate on the machine 16 O...

Page 14: ...HIDDEN HAZARD WHICH HAS THE POSSIBILITY FOR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MACHINE IT IS USED TO WARN OPERATORS AND OTHERS TO EXERCISE EVERY APPROPRIATE MEANS TO AVOID A SURPRISE INVOLVEMENT WITH MACHINERY DANGER THE WORD DANGER IS USED WHERE YOU ARE AT RISK OF BEING KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN CON...

Page 15: ...fety decals were installed on the machine in the areas indicated They are on the machine for your safety Keep the decals clean and legible at all times Located on the control console Located on front dolly wheel support Located on the blade cover ...

Page 16: ...ring parts For easy reference enter Model and serial number on these lines Model Serial Number 4 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The Honda engine serial number is located on the backside of the engine as shown The serial number will be require when ordering parts For easy reference enter the engine manufacturer and the serial number on these line Manufacturer Serial Number 5 ...

Page 17: ...atic transmission control lever B Adjustable speed control C Throttle control D Attachment drive control and brake lever E Swing control lever F Attachment height control mechanism G Tow valve handle H Self alligning adjustable depth wheel I Park brake lever ...

Page 18: ... Use minimum of 86 octane gasoline 4 Wipe any spilled fuel before staring the engine DO NOT OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK OBSERVE ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS LISTED IN THE SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION 7 CHECK THAT ALL SHIELDS ARE INSTALLED AND ATTACHING HARDWARE IS TIGHT 1 Check that the attachment blade shield is installed A 2 Check the main drive belt shield B 3 Check the attachment blade belt shield C 4 Check...

Page 19: ...lade for damage and wear 4 Torque the 3 attaching bolts to 34 lb ft with a torque wrench 9 5 Torque the carbide tipped teeth attaching bolts to 200 lb ft NOTES REPLACE DAMAGED AND WORN BLADES IMMEDIATELY A TORQUE WRENCH MUST BE USED TO TORQUE THE ATTACHING BOLTS AND CARBIDE TIPPED TEETH 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Check tire pressures in the three tires and inflate to 14 psi ...

Page 20: ...orce until the slack is out of the rope and resistance is felt 3 When resistance is felt pull the rope with enough force to turn the engine fast enough to start the engine Return the pull rope gently to the retracted position 12 4 When the engine starts position the throttle to the RUN position for 30 seconds to allow the engine to warm up 13 ...

Page 21: ...e has warmed up slowly place the throttle to the IDLE position 14 6 Move the throttle to the RUN position when operating the machine 15 STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Place the throttle control slightly past the IDLE position 16 ...

Page 22: ...ce is felt 3 When resistance is felt pull the rope with enough force to turn the engine fast enough to start the engine 17 4 Move the throttle to the RUN position when operating the machine 18 STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Place the throttle to the IDLE position and allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds 19 ...

Page 23: ...2 Place the throttle in the STOP position and the engine should stop running NOTE ENGINE COMPONENTS GET VERY HOT DURING OPERATION STOP THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON THE ENGINE 20 ...

Page 24: ...or any period of time use the following procedure 1 Stop the engine by placing the throttle control to the STOP position 21 2 Place the PARK BRAKE to the ON position 22 3 Lower the HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER so the attachment is positioned on the ground 23 ...

Page 25: ...he engine running NOTE When the TOW VALVE is in the ON position the transmission will not propel the machine in forward or reverse when the engine is running and the hydrostatic control lever is activated A ON 24 TOW VALVE OFF When the TOW VALVE A is in the OFF position as shown the machine will be very hard to push or pull with the engine is not running NOTE When the TOW VALVE is in the OFF posit...

Page 26: ... position as shown 2 When the hydrostatic lever is in the neutral position the machine will not move A 26 PRELIMINARY STEPS TO MOVING THE MACHINE IN ANY DIRECTION WITH ENGINE ON 1 Raise the attachment by lifting the attachment HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER A to the FULLY RAISED position as shown A 27 2 Place the TOW VALVE KNOB A in the TOW OFF position as shown A OFF 28 ...

Page 27: ...25 3 Start the engine using the procedure described in the ENGINE OPERATION Section 29 4 Place the PARK BRAKE in the OFF position 30 ...

Page 28: ... knob A 2 Move the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB forward to the FAST position to increase maximum speed Knob shown in fastest position 3 Move the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB rearward to the SLOW position to decrease maximum speed 4 Tighten control knob A NOTE The optimum location of the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB allows you to fully engage the hydrostatic control lever to achieve a comfortable oper...

Page 29: ...ore the lever is pulled up the faster the forward ground speed will be A 33 REVERSE DIRECTION 1 Complete the 4 steps in the PRELIMINARY STEPS TO MOVING THE MACHINE if not already completed 2 SLOWLY apply pressure and PULL BACK on the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER as shown 3 Reverse speed is directly proportional to the amount the hydrostatic control lever is moved 4 The more the lever is pulled back t...

Page 30: ...re to use the correct shield for the blade being used may cause personal injury or machine damage BED OPENER AND TRENCHING BLADE SHIELD The Bed Opener blade A and Trenching blade B must be used with the Opener trenching shield C as shown C A 35 B C 36 GROOMING BLADE SHIELD The Grooming blade A must be used with the Grooming shield B as shown A B 37 ...

Page 31: ...DLE LOCATION BED OPENING OR TRENCHING POSITION If the tensioning handle A is forward of the end of shield B the belt is routed for Bed Opening and Trenching B A 38 GROOMING POSITION If the tensioning handle A is rear of the end of shield B the belt is routed for Grooming NOTE If the belt is routed incorrectly or if you are not sure about the tensioning handle location proceed to the function you w...

Page 32: ...30 GROOMING MAIN DRIVE BELT ROUTING 1 Remove the two shield retaining bolts A then remove shield B B A 40 2 Route belt as shown 41 42 ...

Page 33: ... 3 Install shield B and the two retaining bolts A 4 Torque bolts to 20 lbs ft B A 43 BED OPENING AND TRENCHING MAIN DRIVE BELT ROUTING 1 Remove the two shield retaining bolts A then remove shield B B A 44 ...

Page 34: ...32 2 Route belt as shown 45 46 3 Install shield B and the two retaining bolts A 4 Torque bolts to 20 lbs ft B A 47 ...

Page 35: ...right rear wheel as shown NOTE Only change the Attachment arm position when the Sidewinder Super Pivot is on a level hard surface and the engine is not running 48 ATTACHMENT ARM POSITION FOR BED OPENER OR TRENCHING BLADE USE The ATTACHMENT ARM must be positioned in the fully retracted position parallel to the right rear wheel as show WARNING The attachment arm MUST be parallel to the right rear wh...

Page 36: ...0 degree angle to the right rear wheel as shown NOTE Only change arm position when the Sidewinder Super Pivot is on a level hard surface 50 SIDEWINDER SUPER PIVOT SWING CONTROL LEVER The swing control lever is shown at A A 51 ADJUSTING SIDEWINDER SUPER PIVOT ATTACHMENT ARM POSITION 1 Stop the engine by positioning the throttle to the STOP position 52 ...

Page 37: ...osition so the attachment is resting on the ground 53 3 Lift up and hold the SWING CONTROL LEVER A A 54 4 Push forward on the left handlebar while simultaneously puling rearward on the right handlebar until the desired attachment are angle is achieved 55 ...

Page 38: ...36 5 Release the SWING CONTROL LEVER A and it will lock the arm in position A 56 ...

Page 39: ...ion as described in the STARTING THE ENGINE SECTION 3 Depress the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER A as shown This releases the brake and engages the drive NOTE Engage attachment before lowering onto the ground A 57 4 Lower the ATTACHMENT HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER as shown to lower the attachment on the depth control wheel 58 ...

Page 40: ...CHMENT 1 Release the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER A as shown This will disengage the drive and apply the brake to stop the attachment from turning A 59 2 Raise the ATTACHMENT HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER as shown A 60 ...

Page 41: ... the PARK BRAKE in the ON position 61 3 Raise the ATTACHMENT HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER as shown A 62 4 Remove clip A and pin B from the depth control bracket 5 Move the wheel to the desired location 6 Reinstall pin B and clip A NOTE Operate the attachment and repeat the adjustment procedure until the desired depth is obtained B A 63 ...

Page 42: ...ANGING ATTACHMENT BLADE BLADE REMOVAL 1 Place the throttle in the STOP position and stop the engine 64 2 Place the PARK BRAKE in the ON position 65 3 Remove the spark plug wire A from the spark plug B A B 66 ...

Page 43: ...Remove the shield attaching bolt by turning the handle A counterclockwise 6 Remove the shield B by lifting it up NOTE The shield is heavy Be sure to have a firm grip on the shield while loosening the clamping A A B 68 7 Remove the three blade attaching bolts then remove the blade 69 ...

Page 44: ...e 3 mounting bolts Torque each bolt to 34 lb ft DANGER A torque wrench must be used to torque the bolts Improper torque could cause the bolts to loose or fail allowing the blade to come free causing personal injury 71 3 Install the shield A by inserting the shield pins in the mounting flange NOTE The shield is heavy Be sure to have a firm grip on the shield while loosening the lever 4 Install the ...

Page 45: ...43 5 Install the spark plug wire A on the spark plug A 73 ...

Page 46: ...ngine 3 Lower the attachment arm until the arm rests on the deck NOTE The attachment must be fully lowered during transport or the frame may be damaged 74 4 Set the PARK BRAKE to the ON position 75 5 Use the front tie down loop at the front of the dolly wheel support to secure the front of the machine 76 ...

Page 47: ...e left rear of the machine using the tie down loop as shown 7 Secure the right rear of the machine using the tie down loop as shown NOTE Do not overtighten the tie down straps or the frame or tires may be damaged 77 ...

Page 48: ...ng grease points every 50 hours or on an annual basis whichever comes first Use a SAE all weather high temperature multipurpose grease Add grease to the fittings until there is a slight increase in effort needed to operate the grease gun handle Front dolly wheel pivot 78 Front wheel bearing 79 ...

Page 49: ...47 Attachment lift arm pivot 80 ...

Page 50: ... TENSION No adjustment is required because of the automatic tensioning springs A located under the cover shield A 81 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT CHECKING BELT TENSION 1 Lower the attachment arm until the blade contacts the ground 82 2 Apply 10 pounds of pressure to the belts at A and check for 1 2 belt deflection If tension is correct no additional action is required If tension is not correct proceed to...

Page 51: ...lts A The bolt heads are on the backside of plate B NOTE The blade does not have to be removed The blade was removed solely to show the bolts 4 Tighten bolt C to increase belt tension A B C 85 5 Increase tension until 10 pounds of pressure applied to the belts at A results in a 1 2 belt deflection A 86 ...

Page 52: ...50 6 Install shield B and tighten handle A A B 87 ...

Page 53: ...ocedures MACHINE SERVICE 1 Lubricate all grease point as shown in the Lubrication Section 2 Lubricate all linkage pivot points 3 Spray exposed cabled with a fluid lubricant to prevent binding and rust 4 Examine all belts for damage and replace as required 5 Check the condition of all shields and replace as required 6 Check safety decals and replace as required 7 Check all bearing and gearboxes for...

Page 54: ... implement drive belt TIRES Rear 18 x 6 5 heavy 4 Ply lugged ATTACHMENT ARM Variable angle from 0 to 40 degrees CONTROLS Park Brake Variable speed control lever Implement positioning lever FRAME Heavy formed tube mainframe ATTACHMENT BLADES Bed Opener blade 6 1 2 wide and up to 5 deep Replaceable carbide teeth Trenching blades 1 5 8 wide and up to 5 deep 16 diameter Replaceable carbide teeth 1 1 4...

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