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85874 & 85875 Rev B

TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR

OPERATION

Trimming to Right at 3-1/2 MPH Using the Trim Speed Lever

1.  Set  the  Trim  Speed  Lever (on  the  right  speed  control  handle)  forward  to  the 

“Trim” position. This will maintain your forward speed at 3.5 mph.
2. Place the Trim Spread Border Patrol handle down in the trim position.
3. Set the white cam dial on the front of the hopper so it lines up with the setting 

determined by your calibration at 3.5 mph.

4. Open the Spreader Gate Open/Close Control handle.

 

Put the handle in the far 

right forward position or away from the machine  -

 See Position “D” in Figure 11.

 

This is the position normally used for spreading an 18 foot swath.
5.  Put  the  Spreader  Speed  Control  Handle  in  the  Narrow  Position.  This  is  the 

position normally used for spreading an 12/6 foot spread swath.

SPREADING OPERATION ON THE LAWN

All lawns are different. Most accidents happen when operators are not familiar with 

either the machine or the terrain on which they will be using the machine.
1. Practice with the T3000i before you try to operate it on a lawn. Practice in all 

kinds of conditions for at least 30 minutes. Simulate close quarter operation (i.e. 

between a fence and AC unit) before you actually try it. Climb curbs, get used to 

operation on mild slopes and making turns. Be totally familiar with your machine 

before you every try to apply products to a lawn. You will need practice before you 

become good at the controls and driving at the same time.
2. 

BEFORE YOU GO ON THE LAWN, 

Place the screen in the hopper, fill the hopper 

with the material you are going to spread.
3. 

BEFORE YOU APPLICATE ANYTHING,

 go on the property to be treated and 

drive slowly around the entire perimeter. Note or mark all obstacles, holes, rocks 

or anything that can be a hazard, harmed by the machine or cause damage to the 

machine.
4. Trim out the property to be treated. Set the Border Patrol Deflector in the down or Trim position. You will be going 

around the property clockwise doing a trim strip around the outer edge of the property.  Keep your left side wheels 

about 6 inches inside any walks or drives you do not want product on. As you start ahead open the spreader gate 

to the 60% setting as you are only spreading to the right. The Border Patrol Deflector will keep the fertilizer from 

going “off target” to the left.
5. Stop after going around the entire edge of the property. With the settings in the same trim positions, you will want 

to make a counterclockwise pass around all objects on the property.

6. Stop. Put the Border Patrol up. You will now make 

another  pass  around  the  property  exactly  6  feet  out 

from the last pass tire track. The Spreader gate will be 

in the full open position. When you have finished this 

pass  you  will  have  a  13  foot  band  around  the  entire 

property to be used for turning. You are now ready to 

applicate the lawn.
7.  To  applicate  go  straight  across  the  lawn,  with  the 

spreader gate in the full open position. As your spread 

hits the 13 foot turning band on the side of the lawn, 

turn off the spread and make a 180º degree turn. The 

machine will come straight at 6 foot from your last tire 

track. Turn on the spread, keeping the T3000i 6 foot 

from  your  last  tire  track  all  the  way  across  the  lawn. 

Continue  this  procedure  until  you  are  done  with  the 

lawn.

OP85872-17

TRIM

SPREAD

FIGURE 12

FULL

SPREAD

SPINNER

SPEED

WIDE

SPINNER

SPEED

NARROW

18 TO 19 FEET

SPINNER

SPEED

WIDE

SPINNER

SPEED

NARROW

9 FOOT

OP85872-31

TRIM

SPREAD

9 FEET

9 FEET

6 FEET

FULL

SPREAD

Содержание T3000i 85874

Страница 1: ...ding Manual Number 668767 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 2012...

Страница 2: ...ibration 32 Service and Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning 36 Storage and Winter Storage Freeze Protection 37 Lubrication 38 Recommended Service Schedule 39 Location of Spray System Shutoff Valve and Strainer Screen 40 Adjusting Steering Cables 40 V Belt Identification 41 Electric Start Wiring Diagram 41 Electrical Power Supply Connection 42 How To Obtain Parts and Service 42 Parts Lists 43 Decals...

Страница 3: ...rake and Freewheel Lever Spreader Spreader Gate Open Close Vari Rate Adjuster Spinner Speed Wide Narrow Trim Spread Border Control Accuway Spread Pattern Adjuster and Gate Calibration Dial Sprayer Full Width On Off Trim Width On Off Hand Gun On Off and Spray Pressure Adjustment Production Rates Spreading and or Spraying 4 000 Sq Ft Minute 240 000 Sq Ft Hour 371 6 Sq Meters Minute 22 296 Sq Meters ...

Страница 4: ...rotection Safety glasses and or face shields should be considered when operating as well as working in close proximity to high speed rotary equipment Watch for rotary mowers edgers brush and string trimmers Rotary mowers can throw debris at speed up to 200 MPH Hearing If the noise level of the equipment is too loud consider the use of ear protection Do not use stereo headsets during operation This...

Страница 5: ...or water heater that uses a pilot light or can create a spark Do not refuel indoors or in an unventilated area Check the fuel level Do not over fill Do not add fuel while the machine is hot because spilled fuel may cause a fire Use fresh gasoline Stale fuel can gum the carburetor and can cause leakage Check the fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks and leaks Replace if necessary Do not remove...

Страница 6: ...L MANUFACTURES SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE PRODUCT BEING APPLIED MIXED TRANSPORTED OR STORED CHEMICALS CAN BE POISONOUS CAUSE BURNS CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CONTACT INHALATION EXPOSURE AND OR OVEREXPOSURE READ THE LABELS FROM THE PRODUCT THE TURFCO T3000i DOES NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THE HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE OR OVEREXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS THE TURFCO T3000i ...

Страница 7: ...tion is standing on a vibration isolated platform on the rear of the machine The forward and reverse speeds are controlled by using a simple directional hand control allowing the operator total control of the speeds from 0 to 5 MPH 0 to 8 04 Km h Braking is provided by a dynamic braking system within the hydrostatic transmission and a hand operated parking brake Releasing the speed control and the...

Страница 8: ...TION Before Operating the T3000i Series Applicator and Before Starting the Engine 1 Read the Operators Manual and Watch the Operation CD 2 Check the oil in the engine 3 Check air pressure in the front and rear tires Inflate to PSI shown on tire 3 Fill the machine with fresh approved gasoline 4 Inspect the machine for any loose nuts bolts or hardware or anything that does not look normal 5 Check all...

Страница 9: ...ly comfortable with the location and movement of the operator controls you are now ready to start the engine STARTING THE ENGINE Before starting the engine check that the fuel tank shut off valve located on fuel line before filter is open 1 Set the parking brake before starting the engine Check the Freewheel lever 2 Make sure Forward Reverse Speed Controls are in the neutral not engaged position Ma...

Страница 10: ...and release the speed control lever The control will return to the neutral position and the machine will stop The machine will stop quickly You may speed up a little as you become more accustomed to the start and stop characteristics of the machine Continue this for several minutes gradually getting more speed and becoming used to the stopping motion Also try the same movement using the reverse le...

Страница 11: ...that as you press the pedal the forward speed control handles are moving forward The further you press the pedal the further the speed control handles move As long as pressure is applied on the pedal the speed control will remain in forward position Try this operation a number of times so you become very familiar with the operation of the Forward Speed Control Pedal You will need to know this for ...

Страница 12: ...wly until the entire machine is on the lawn Stop and remount the machine 1 Approach the curb at a 45º degree angle Stop the machine a few inches from the curb 2 Dismount the machine keeping your hands on the support bar and steering wheel 3 Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly advance the speed of the machine 4 The machine should slowly climb over the curb The operator may remount as soon as t...

Страница 13: ...ne to traverse along a slope of more than 15º degrees is not recommended You should always use walking applicators on slopes more than 15º degrees Do not turn the machine while on a slope or incline If one must operate across a slope angle the machine 45º degrees to the direction of the incline no matter if you are going up or down the slope Do not operate the machine across the face of a slope or...

Страница 14: ...e position of a black plastic wedge that is under the hopper gate opening When the gate is opened the wedge controls where the material lands on the spinner wheel This affects how fast the material exits the spinner wheel and changes the throw of the material The wedge can be adjusted to throw more material to the right more to the left or an equal right to left pattern More detailed information a...

Страница 15: ...e Spreader Gate Open Close Control handle controls the opening of the spreader gate Push forward to the open the gate or pull back to close 8 VARI RATE ADJUSTABLE GATE STOP See Figure 10 Vari Rate Adjustable Gate Stop is located next to the spreader gate handle The stop will limit the movement of the spreader gate control handle This causes the spreader gate to stop at a preset opening size that i...

Страница 16: ...rimming to Right with Narrow Width Spread This is used for the narrow strip between sidewalks and the street 1 Adjust the Vari Rate Adjustable Gate Stop so it is at 60 of full open setting for your product Licensed Operator Adjustment Only 2 Move the Spinner Speed Control handle to the narrow position This will reduce the spinner speed and narrow spread width 3 Place the Trim Spread Border Patrol ...

Страница 17: ...operty to be treated and drive slowly around the entire perimeter Note or mark all obstacles holes rocks or anything that can be a hazard harmed by the machine or cause damage to the machine 4 Trim out the property to be treated Set the Border Patrol Deflector in the down or Trim position You will be going around the property clockwise doing a trim strip around the outer edge of the property Keep y...

Страница 18: ... tanks Wettable soluble powders may plug the system and should not be used PROPERLY MIX THE PRODUCT BEING SPRAYED OUTSIDE OF THE TANKS BEFORE FILLING THE TANKS TOAVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATER SUPPLIES NEVER PLACE A HOSE DOWN IN THE TANK 4 SPRAY CONTROLS See Figure 14 There are three spray controls The right control turns on the full wide spray nozzle The center control turns on the spray hand gun T...

Страница 19: ...WIDE SPRAY CONTROL NARROW TRIM SPRAY CONTROL SPRAY GUN SPRAY GUN TRIGGER PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL KNOB SHOULD ONLY BE ADJUSTED BY LICENSED PERSONS SPRAY CONTROL SPRAY GUN TRIM SPRAY FULL SPRAY FORWARD REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE SPRAY PRESSURE OFF ON PSI KPA INCREASE DECREASE OFF ON OFF ON FIGURE 14 OPERATION OP85872 20 FIGURE 15 FULL SPRAY TRIM SPRAY POINT DOWN TOWARDS TURF 15º TO 25º DEGREES FULL WIDE ...

Страница 20: ...awn SPRAY OPERATION ON THE LAWN All lawns are different Most accidents happen when operators are not familiar with either the machine or the terrain on which they will be using the machine Practice with the T3000i before you try to operate it on a lawn Practice in all kinds of conditions for at least 30 minutes Simulate close quarter operation i e between a fence and AC unit before you actually tr...

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