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85399 Rev B

Decals

SAE 20W/50

Motor Oil

MAX

250 LBS

(113 Kg.)

Turfco

®

TurnAer

TM

XT8 Aerator

Product Number 85399

US Patents 6,708,773 - 8,632,018

Other Patents Pending

985 lbs (447 Kg)

4.0 MPH (6.4 Km/h)

724cc

7 MPH (11.3 Km/h)

15° MAX.

15° MAX.

LOWER TINES RAISE TINES

COLD

FLUID

LEVEL

MAX

MIN

PL85399-20

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B

C

D

E

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G

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K

L

OPERATION

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Summary of Contents for 85399

Page 1: ... Number 670032 Rev B DANGER IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE WARNED OF ITS DANGERS AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE TURFCO MFG INC 1655 101st Avenue NE Minneapolis Minnesota 55449 4420 USA Phone 763 785 1000 FAX 763 785 0556 2017 Turfco Mfg...

Page 2: ...ing Aerating Path 11 Inspection During Operation 11 Operating Directional Control Handles 12 Decals 14 Operator Daily Inspection 16 Storage 16 Troubleshooting Table 16 Service and Adjustment Cleaning and Hardware Inspection 17 Lubrication 17 Tine Position 17 V Belt Adjustment 18 Chain Idler Sprocket Adjustments 19 Directional Control Handle Adjustments 20 Parts Lists 22 WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST ...

Page 3: ...nauthorized alterations may affect its operation performance and may result in injury or death to the operator as well as other individuals in the work area How To Order Parts And Service Patents and Registered Trademarks Covered Under US Patents 6 708 773 and 8 632 018 Additional Patents Pending TURFCO is a registered trademark of Turfco Mfg Inc TurnAer XT5 and XT8 are registered trademark of Tur...

Page 4: ...ers 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 during operation This is a distraction that may lead to an accident Headsets also make it difficult to hear other people and other equipment while operating the machine Gloves Use gloves to protect your han...

Page 5: ...s 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 fuel tank cap or fill fuel tank while the engine is hot or running Allow the engine to cool before refueling Do not operate the engine if gasoline is spilled Do not operate the engine when the smell of ...

Page 6: ...nded oil for the expected temperature range for your area CHECK HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Use SAE 20W 50 motor oil See decal on the front of the reservoir mounting bracket for fill level CHECK AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES Set at 28 psi 190 kpa STEP 3 See Figure 3 Install a 12 Volt battery customer supplied on the battery tray Battery type is a 12 volt DC Group U1 The battery hardware is shipped in the loose pa...

Page 7: ...ADED GASOLINE ENGINE OIL SAE 10W 30 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR SAE 20W50 MOTOR OIL AS85399 01 1 TIRE PRESSURE 28 PSI 190 kPa TIRE PRESSURE 10 PSI 69 kPa READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE DO NOT START THE ENGINE Check Engine Oil Level and Check Hydraulic Reservoir ...

Page 8: ... OPERATOR POSITION See Figure 2 The proper operating position for the operator is located on the operators platform Do not engage any controls before moving to the operator position TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY Move To the Operator s Position Behind The Handlebar Before Engaging Any Operator Controls Description DESCRIPTION WARNING FIGURE 2 DS85399 01 OPERATOR PLATFORM FOOT OPERATED TINE POSITION SWITC...

Page 9: ... further the handle is pulled backwards the faster the machine will backup When only one handle is pushed forward or backwards the machine will turn in that direction Turning speed will increase the further the handle is pushed forward or backwards Choose a speed that is comfortable for the operator to safely control the machine Decrease speed when operating in an area of close obstacles Slowly En...

Page 10: ...k The work site for above and below ground obstructions and or dangerous areas WORK SITE PREPARATION Under certain conditions in very loose and uneven turf the Aerator tines can reach a depth of 5 plus 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 b...

Page 11: ...nd of a row Tight turns are possible with the aerator but the aerating holes may be enlarged if turns are too tight Aerate the turf more than once to maximize the number of holes Aerate the same work site at least twice changing direction of travel by 90 degrees Change to 45 degrees if aerating for a third pass For safety reasons only do minor slopes at 45 degree angles to the slope Never operate ...

Page 12: ...rward To Move Forward and Reverse From a Stopped Position A Slowly push both handles equally forward to go forward in a straight line The further the handles are pushed forward the faster the machine will go B Slowly pull both handles equally backwards to go in reverse in a straight line The further the handles are pulled back the faster the machine will go To Turn the Aerator From a Stopped Posit...

Page 13: ...DLE FOR A RIGHT TURN WHEN GOING FORWARD PULL ONLY THIS HANDLE FOR A LEFT TURN WHEN GOING IN REVERSE PULL ONLY THIS HANDLE FOR A RIGHT TURN WHEN GOING IN REVERSE PUSH ONLY THIS HANDLE FOR A LEFT TURN WHEN GOING FORWARD OP85399 02 FIGURE 5 C D E F ...

Page 14: ...Turfco TurnAerTM XT8 Aerator Product Number 85399 US Patents 6 708 773 8 632 018 Other Patents Pending 985 lbs 447 Kg 4 0 MPH 6 4 Km h 724cc 7 MPH 11 3 Km h 15 MAX 15 MAX LOWER TINES RAISE TINES COLD FLUID LEVEL MAX MIN PL85399 20 A B C D E F G H I J K L OPERATION ...

Page 15: ... B MAXIMUM ANGLE OF OPERATION WARNING DECAL C READ MANUAL WARNING DECAL D HEARING PROTECTION WARNING DECAL E MAXIMUM PLATFORM WEIGHT F RAISE LOWER TINE DECAL G HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL DECAL H HYDRAULIC FLUID TYPE DECAL I HIGH HEAT HAZARD WARNING DECAL J FOOT HAZARD WARNING DECAL K HAND CHAIN HAZARD WARNING DECAL L HAND HAZARD WARNING DECAL M DASHBOARD OPERATION ...

Page 16: ...ne oil with engine setting level Check for proper oil levels in the hydraulic reservoir Check condition and sharpness of the tines Check for plugged or blocked tines Inspect all operator controls for proper operation Do not operate any machine with missing inoperative or damaged controls The Aerator operates with vibration Before and after each use check and retighten any loose nuts and bolts Insp...

Page 17: ...Operating All Of The Following Lubrication Service or Adjustment Procedures Involve Or Are Near Rotating and Moving Parts Use Caution When Working Near the Tine Reel Assemblies Tines Are Sharp and Can Easily Cut Hands and Feet Wear the appropriate safety gear Service and Adjustments SERVICE Lubrication CLEANING AND HARDWARE INSPECTION The Aerator operates with vibration Check and retighten nuts an...

Page 18: ...n as needed Check for free movement of the idler mounting plate The plate must be free to slide Clean and adjust as needed To adjust the idler pulley turn the adjuster screw accessible only from under the machine to compress the spring Tighten the adjuster until the spring has been compressed to a measure of 2 1 2 to 2 5 8 63 5mm to 66 7mm Test and repeat adjustment if required Replace V belt if p...

Page 19: ...ong 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 half way along the upper half of the chain between the tine sprocket the hydraulic motor Retighten idler sprocket and recheck tension setting measurement Set both sides with the same tension REAR WHEEL CHAINS With the rear tires elevated loosen the i...

Page 20: ... and the direction control handles equally touch the fixed handle Retighten the carriage bolts DIRECTION CONTROL HANDLES See Figure 10 The direction control handles can be adjusted to correct for unequal steering This adjustment will also correct unequal contact of the handles to the fixed handle Remove the front cover and locate the yokes on the upper end of the direction control rods Loosen the ...

Page 21: ...21 85399 Rev B SERVICE DIRECTION CONTROL RODS YOKE AND LOCK NUT REMOVE FRONT COVER DIRECTION CONTROL HANDLES FIXED HANDLE FIGURE 10 SV85399 08 ...

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