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85397-85398 Rev F

All specifications, information, illustrations or photos in this manual are

 

based on the latest information at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make changes without notice.

Product Records ...............................................................................................................2

Specifications

 ....................................................................................................................3

Patents and Registered Trademarks  ...............................................................................3

How To Order Parts and Service  ......................................................................................3

Recognizing Safety Warnings and General Safety Practices  ..........................................

4

Assembly and Setup

 .........................................................................................................6

Description - 

 

Intended Function and Use  ........................................................................................8

 

Description of Operator Position

 .................................................................................8

 

Description of Operator Controls and Engine Controls 

 .............................................. 8

 

Location of Major Components  

 .................................................................................8

Operation - 

 

Pre-Operation Checklist

 ............................................................................................10

 

Moving the Aerator to the Worksite ........................................................................... 10

 

Work Site Preparation

 ...............................................................................................10

 

Using the Removable Weights .................................................................................. 11

 

Maximum Angle of Operation

 .................................................................................... 11

 

Engine Starting and Stopping Procedures

 ................................................................ 11

 

Operating Direction Control Handle

 .......................................................................... 11

 

Operating Ground Speed

 .......................................................................................... 11

 

Planning Aerating Path  ............................................................................................12

 

Turning Aerator At End of a Row and Moving Aerator Backwards ............................ 12

 

Inspection During Operation

 .....................................................................................12

Decals .............................................................................................................................13

Operator Daily Inspection

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14

Storage  ..........................................................................................................................

14

Troubleshooting Table .....................................................................................................

14

Service and Adjustment -

 

 

Cleaning and Hardware Inspection

 ...........................................................................15 

 Lubrication ................................................................................................................15

 

Transaxle V-Belt Adjustment

 .....................................................................................16

 

Direction Control Cable Adjustment

 .......................................................................... 16

 

Chain Idler Sprocket Adjustments

 .............................................................................17

 

Tine Position .............................................................................................................17 

Parts Lists .......................................................................................................................18

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF 

CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

ONLY OPERATE ENGINE IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. 

DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE IN ENCLOSED AREAS.

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PRODUCT RECORDS

Product Records

IMPORTANT:  Record the information from the serial number plate of your XT5 Aerator. It will be necessary 

to furnish your Model Designation, Product Number, and Serial Number when ordering parts.

Model Designation   

TurnAer XT5 Aerator

 

Product Number  

Serial Number  

Date Purchased 

Purchased From

Summary of Contents for 85397

Page 1: ...6 708 773 Additional Patents Pending Manual Number 668268 Rev F DANGER IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPERU...

Page 2: ...nd Speed 11 Planning Aerating Path 12 Turning Aerator At End of a Row and Moving Aerator Backwards 12 Inspection During Operation 12 Decals 13 Operator Daily Inspection 14 Storage 14 Troubleshooting T...

Page 3: ...ice Patents and Registered Trademarks Covered Under US Patent 6 708 773 Additional Patents Pending TURFCO is a registered trademark of Turfco Mfg Inc TurnAer and XT5 are registered trademark of Turfco...

Page 4: ...owers edgers brush and string trimmers Rotary mowers can throw debris at speed up to 320 Km h Hearing If the noise level of the equipment is too loud use ear protection Do not use stereo headsets duri...

Page 5: ...nes and fittings frequently for cracks and leaks Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt Then pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent hand or arm injury Do not remove the...

Page 6: ...lace by the flat washers See Figure 1 Tighten securely Check movement of the transport wheels lift handle Step 6 Lower the transport wheels and move the Transport Locking Pin in to the Locked position...

Page 7: ...BOLT WITH 3 8 16 NYLOCK NUT 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 HEX HEAD SCREW WITH FLAT WASHERS BUSHING AND 3 8 16 NYLOCK NUT BUSHING SCREW FLAT WASHERS NYLOCK NUT Unleaded Gasoline SAE 30 Fuel Shutoff Valve CHECK OIL WI...

Page 8: ...s DESCRIPTION OF OPERATOR CONTROLS See Figure 2 The Operator Controls are located on the handlebar They are the Transport Wheels Lift Handle and the Forward Reverse Direction Control Handle Engine con...

Page 9: ...st Engagement On Uneven Ground Can Cause The Aerator To Tip Or Roll Over The direction handle will not act as a brake when released If the direction handle is released when the Aerator is going up a s...

Page 10: ...cessary fill the engine crankcase in accordance with the engine manufacturer s instructions Grease The fittings in the rear wheel hubs Use fresh fuel of a type and grade recommended by the engine manu...

Page 11: ...Allow Engine to Return to Idle Speed Briggs and Stratton 4 Place Throttle to STOP Position Use On Off switch on Subaru engine 5 Place Engine Fuel Shutoff To OFF Position To stop the engine in an emerg...

Page 12: ...hat are too tight to turn To turn the Aerator in a tight area lift the tines out of the ground using the transport wheels lift handle Pull back on the Direction Control handle and back out of the tigh...

Page 13: ...L INSTRUCTION DECAL G PRODUCTION IDENTIFICATION DECAL H FUEL TANK SELECTOR Subaru Only PL85397 07RevF 190cc 5 Km h 3 5 MPH 2 4 Km h 1 5 MPH 149 Kg 328 lbs Turfco TurnAerTM XT5 Aerator Product Number 8...

Page 14: ...for proper lubrication of the entire machine Check for proper oil levels in the engine Check engine oil with engine setting level Check condition and sharpness of the tines Check for plugged or blocke...

Page 15: ...ERIOUS INJURY Never Perform Any Service or Adjustment Procedures With the Engine Operating All Of The Following Lubrication Service or Adjustment Procedures Involve Or Are Near Rotating and Moving Par...

Page 16: ...peration cannot be reached with adjustment DIRECTION CONTROL HANDLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 7 The direction control cable can be adjusted to correct the forward reverse speeds and to recenter the...

Page 17: ...elevated loosen the idler sprocket and move along the slot to adjust to the proper tension setting Chain should have a up and down movement of 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch 12 mm to 19 mm Take measurement abov...

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