PLUGR PL850 PRO HD 30
"
TURF AERATOR MANUAL
Machine Width
34"
Aeration Width Per Pass
30"
Hole Centers
2 1/4" x 8"
Hole Depth (Up to)
2 3/4"
Plug Diameter
5/8"
Approx. Sq. Ft. Per Hour (Up to)
30,000
Shipping Weight
358 lbs.
Actual Machine Weight
322 lbs.
Tire
10"
Belt Drive Clutch
Double V-type
Nylatron Cam Bearings
SPECIFICATIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Handle:
Slide the handle onto the frame pegs. The control levers
should be facing downward. Insert the two (2) clevis pins and fasten
with the two (2) hairpin cotter keys.
Hydrostat Control:
The left side lever controls the hydrostat.
Remove nylon nut and install cable ball end over lever shaft, reinstall
nylon nut. Lock clutch cable on handle using cable retainer bracket.
Retractor Cable:
Solid wire cable with identical ends attaches to
black retractor plate with 1/4” x 1 1/2” bolt and lock nut. This is
installed at the factory. The other end is placed on the center
handle lever. Install cable and place the clevis pin and cotter pin key
back in position.
Clutch control:
Pull back slide on quick disconnect end of rod and
place on ball at machine frame. Remove washer and cotter key and
insert rod into handle lever. Replace washer and cotter key
Hydrostat:
T
he hydrostat has been serviced at the factory and is
ready to operate. The lever in front of the machine marked Hydrostat
Bypass needs to be down for hydrostat to run.
Engine:
Engine and gear case are factory filled with high quality
detergent SAE 30 oil, (SE, SF or SG). Check lever prior to operation.
Please refer to the engine manual or call the engine manufacturer at
the phone number listed in the engine instructions if there are any
questions regarding the engine. NOTE: GASOLINE CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. HANDLE GASOLINE CAREFULLY AT ALL TIMES! USE
LEAD FREE GASOLINE
WITHOUT
OIL MIXED IN. All Plugr aerators will
run on E-10 blended (10%) ethanol.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION! KEEP FINGERS FROM BEING PINCHED UNDER THE
MOVING HAND LEVERS DURING ENGAGEMENT.
Lever operation:
Bottom left lever engages forward motion. Bottom
right lever engages tines.
Center lever:
This lever swings the plugr mechanism forward into the
operating position. Release handle and allow lever to move forward. It
will automatically pull itself into operating position.
To aerate:
Pull bottom left lever first to engage forward motion. Pull
up bottom right lever to engage tines.
To stop PLUGR:
Release bottom right lever first, then release bottom
left lever. SHUT OFF ENGINE if not continuing.
Transport mode:
Pull center lever up. Leave bottom right lever down.
Engage bottom left lever only.
To remove access cover:
Remove center screw (if CE) and release
rubber latches. Reverse procedure to replace cover.
To operate in cold temperatures:
Engage tines in "up" position for at
least two minutes prior to actual aeration to warm cam grease.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Cam bearing:
Grease cams on the zerks provided every 10 hours of
operation. We recommend Almagard® #3752 Grease from Lubrication
Engineers®, Inc. Check for wear periodically.
Shaft bearings:
Grease both crank shaft ball bearings on the zerks
provided every 100 hours of operation. Grease two bearings on
Hydrostat Drive next to the clutch belts every 20 hours.
Wheel bearings:
Grease wheel ball bearings on the zerks provided
every 100 hours of operation. Grease two bearings on front axle every
20 hours.
Engine oil/filter:
See engine manufacturer’s instructions. Change oil
and filter at least once a season per engine manual.
V-Belt:
Adjust V-belt tightness with adjustment holes in pivoting
clutch bracket. It should only be necessary to move to the next hole.
Do not overtighten V-belt. This puts a load on the engine gear box
bearings. The belt is tight enough when it does not slip during the
operating cycle.
Tines
(threaded type)
:
These are adjustable by only the thickness of
the jam nut approximately 1/4
"
and the openings should face the rear
of the PLUGR. They are replaceable by loosening the jam lock nut and
unscrewing the tine. All threads are right hand. Install the tine with the
jam lock nut on the tine and use maximum threads inserted into the
tine casting. Tighten jam lock nut against the tine casting.
Decals:
All safety decals are available for replacement at no cost. Do
not operate without all warning labels clearly readable.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE USED ONLY FOR:
MODEL PL850B SERIAL #57+ & MODEL PL850H SERIAL #325+
MANUALS FOR OLDER UNITS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.SOURCEONEOPE.COM
