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SERVICE

TRANSAXLE V-BELT ADJUSTMENT 

(See Figure 6)

The transaxle is driven by a V-belt from the engine. Tension on 

the V-belt is maintained by an idler pulley that is mounted to 

the deck. The idler can be adjusted to set the V-belt tension.
Before adjusting, inspect the V-belt wear or damage and check 

the bearings in the idler pulley. Check the hardware holding the 

engine and the transaxle to the frame. Check for a buildup of 

dirt and debris in the V-belt grooves pulleys, clean as needed.
To adjust the idler pulley, loosen the nut on the pulley (accessible 

only from under the machine) and slide the pulley along the 

slot. Tension the belt with an approximate 1/4” of deflection in 

the belt measured between the engine and transaxle pulleys. 

Test and repeat adjustment if required. Replace V-belt if proper 

operation cannot be reached with adjustment.

DIRECTION CONTROL HANDLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 

(See Figure 7)

The direction control cable and the reverse handle can be 

adjusted  to  acquire  correct  positioning  for  forward/reverse 

speeds and to recenter the “neutral” position of the direction 

handle.

Adjusting  the  control  cable  will  change  the  forward  speed.  

The  correct  position  is  where  the  forward  handles  contact 

the handlebar when accuated. 

There should not be a gap 

between the forward handles and the handlebar when 

fully accuated. 

Make minor adjustments. To adjust the cable, 

loosen the nuts holding the cable, then change the adjustment 

by turning the nuts one turn at a time

 until forward speed is 

corrected. Secure adjustment by tightening the adjuster nuts.
Once the forward handles are located correctly adjust the 

reverse handle into position by loosening the nut in the slot 

on the handle.  Locate the handle so when fully accuated it 

contacts the handlebar. 

There should not be a gap between 

the reverse handle and the handlebar when fully accuated. 

Ensure that the machine will freewheel when the “neutral” knob 

is pulled out (located on the right side of the frame). Make sure 

that the machine will not creep or move on its own without the 

direction handle being activated. Test and repeat adjustment 

if required. 

V-BELT

TRANSAXLE

FIGURE 6

SV85540-08 RevB

V-BELT IDLER

PULLEY

ENGINE

PULLEY

1/4” V-BELT 

DEFLECTION

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF MACHINE

V-BELT IDLER PULLEY

ADJUSTER

FIGURE 7

OP85540-10

CABLE 

ADJUSTER

HANDLEBAR

DIRECTION

CONTROL

CABLE

REVERSE 

HANDLE

FORWARD 

HANDLE

REVERSE 

HANDLE 

ADJUSTER

Summary of Contents for 85540

Page 1: ...4 196 and 10 212 872 Additional Patents Pending Manual Number 670678 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 U...

Page 2: ... 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 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 1...

Page 3: ... and Registered Trademarks Covered Under US Patent 6 708 773 and 9 474 196 and 10 212 872 Additional Patents Pending TURFCO is a registered trademark of Turfco Mfg Inc TurnAer and XT5 are registered trademark of Turfco Mfg Inc Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Motor Corporation Briggs and Stratton is a registered trademark of Briggs and Stratton Corporation Aerator Width 33 3 4 Inches 85 ...

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: ...d 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 gaso...

Page 6: ...rough the hole in the lift arm and the wheel arm and is held in place 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 See Figure 1 This will lock the transport wheels in to a lowered position Step 7 Check the movement of the direction control handle DO...

Page 7: ...K NUT BUSHING SCREW FLAT WASHERS NYLOCK NUT SAE 30 TRANSPORT LOCKING PIN IN UNLOCKED POSITION REMOVE BLACK PLASTIC HORSESHOE SHAPED SHIMS PULL TO UNLOCK DRIVE WHEELS NEUTRAL CHECK OIL WITH ENGINE SITTING LEVEL HANDLEBAR BASE FIGURE 1 AS85540 01 RevB LIFT TUBE REMOVABLE WEIGHT Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Shutoff Valve TRANSPORT LOCKING PIN IN LOCKED POSITION ...

Page 8: ...ESCRIPTION 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 controls are located on the engine Ensure that all operator controls are in good operating condition Do not alter operator controls and or operate the Aerator with defective or non operational operator cont...

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 slope the machine can freewheel forwards or backwards towards the operator Transport Locking Pin See Figure 4 The transport locking pin secures the transport wheels in a lowered position for transporti...

Page 10: ...ssary 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 manufacturer Fill the tank 3 4 full Check The transport locking pin is not locking transport wheels Inspect The tines and the V belt for damage Check All guards are in place Do Not Operate Without Guards In...

Page 11: ...d Allow Engine to Return to Idle Speed Briggs and Stratton 4 Place Throttle to STOP Position Use On Off switch on Yamaha engine 5 Place Engine Fuel Shutoff To OFF Position To stop the engine in an emergency situation release the direction control handle and put the engine throttle in the STOP position On Yamaha engines Use the On Off switch OPERATING DIRECTION CONTROL HANDLE Slowly push the direct...

Page 12: ...t 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 tight spot While backing up pull on the handlebar in the direction you want to turn to swing the machine around Go forward and reposition the machine to return to your planned path Moving In Reverse When in...

Page 13: ...PL85540 07 Rev B TM REVERSE FORWARD AERATE TINES DOWN TRANSPORT TINES UP 15 Max F OFF FRONT TANK REAR TANK FUEL TANK SELECTOR G CHECK OIL WITH ENGINE SITTING LEVEL 190cc 149 Kg 328 lbs Turfco TurnAer TM XT5 Aerator Product Number 85540 US Patents 6 708 773 9 474 196 10 212 872 Additional Patents Pending 5 6 Km h 3 5 MPH 2 4 Km h 1 5 MPH 189cc 149 Kg 328 lbs Turfco TurnAer TM XT5 Aerator Product Nu...

Page 14: ...r 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 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...

Page 15: ...el TO AVOID SERIOUS 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 Parts Use Caution When Working Near the Tine Reel Assembly Tines Are Sharp and Can Easily Cut Hands and Feet Wear the appropriate safety gear Use the Transport Locking Pin To Secure The Tine...

Page 16: ... Adjusting the control cable will change the forward speed The correct position is where the forward handles contact the handlebar when accuated There should not be a gap between the forward handles and the handlebar when fully accuated Make minor adjustments To adjust the cable loosen the nuts holding the cable then change the adjustment by turning the nuts one turn at a time until forward speed ...

Page 17: ... inch 12 mm to 19 mm Take measurement above the idler sprocket see figure 8 Retighten idler sprocket and recheck tension setting measurement Set both sides the same If the chains cannot be adjusted within the movement of the idler sprocket the chain can be shortened by removing a half link Each chain has two half offset links Remove one or both half links The shortened chain will reposition the id...

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