TURFCO 85380, Operator'S Maintenance Manual

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AERATOR PRO 9 OPERATION
Operation
WARNING
To Avoid Serious Injury,
Read and Understand the Entire Operator's
Manual Before Operating This Machine.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST

Safety First
– Wear the appropriate safety gear.
Gloves and safety shoes are recommended when
operating the Aerator.

Check
– The oil level in the engine crankcase with
the engine horizontal. If necessary, fill the engine
crankcase
in accordance with the engine
manufacturer's instructions. Engine is shipped from
the factory without oil.

Check
– The oil level in the engine gear reducer
with the engine horizontal. Fill in accordance with
the engine manufacturer's instructions. Engine gear
reducer is shipped from the factory without oil.

Grease
– The fittings in the wheel hubs.

Use fresh fuel of a type and grade recommended
by the engine manufacturer. Fill the tank 3/4 full.

Inspect
– The tines and the V-belt for damage.

Check
– All guards are in place.

Check
– Retighten any loose nuts and screws to
ensure safe operation.

Check
– The front drum is completely filled with
water.

Check
– The work site for above and below ground
obstructions and/or dangerous areas.
WORK SITE PREPARATION
Under certain conditions, the Aerator tines can reach
a depth of 4-1/2" inches. Damage will occur to any
buried object that the tines may come in contact with.
Plan your path and know the location of any below
ground as well as above ground objects that could be
damaged by the aerating process.
Locate and mark all shallow buried electric service,
cable TV, telephone, outdoor lighting, and any other
buried cable that may be damaged by the aerating
process.
Locate and mark all irrigation heads, above and
below ground irrigation control boxes, and any
shallow buried irrigation lines that may be damaged
by the aerating process.
Locate and mark any shallow buried natural gas,
propane gas, or other gas or fuel line that may be
damaged by the aerating process.
Locate and mark any shallow buried roof drain pipes,
drain tiling, drain catch basins, or any other buried
drainage items that may be damaged in the aerating
process.
USING WEIGHTS The front drum should be filled with
water before operation. The weight of the water helps
the tines reach the proper depth as well as aiding in
traction and stability.

Rotate the front drum until the fill plug is at the top.

Remove the plug and fill the front drum with water.
The front drum must be completely filled with water.
A partially filled drum will cause the machine to
wander as the weight of the water shifts from side
to side.
If aerating in an area where hard soil conditions exist,
the removable weight may be needed to ensure that
the tines reach the proper penetration depth. Hang the
removable weight in the slots on the front of the
frame. The removable weight may not be needed
when working in soft soil conditions.
ENGINE STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To Avoid Serious Injury,
Do Not Operate Without Guards In Place.
Keep hands and feet away from tines and front roller.
Ensure that the engine oil levels are correct and that
the gas tank has been filled 3/4 full with the proper
grade of fuel.

Check that the fuel shut-off valve is in the "ON"
position.

Check that engine On/Off switch is in the "On"
position.

Set throttle. Set choke as needed.

Pull starter rope to start engine.

Reset throttle to desired speed.