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Operator Daily Inspection

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 

Never Perform Any Inspection With the TurnAer-26 

Engine Running.

Wear the appropriate safety gear when Inspecting 

the TurnAer-26.

Before each use, check the following items. Refer any 

repairs to service personnel.

●  Inspect fuel levels. Do not fill fuel tank over 3/4 full.
●  Check for proper lubrication of the entire machine.
●  Check for proper oil levels in the engine.
●  Check condition and sharpness of the tines. Check 

for plugged or blocked tines.

●  Inspect all controls for proper operation
●  Inspect  the  entire  machine  for  loose  fasteners. 

Tighten if necessary.

●  Inspect for damaged, inoperable, or missing guards 

and  components.  Do  not  operate  any  machine 

with  missing,  inoperable,  or  damaged  guards  and 

components.

●  Check  for  a  buildup  of  dirt,  grass,  cores  or  debris 

on the machine. Check under the top guard. Clean 

machine before use. Do not high pressure wash.

Storage

TO  STORE

  the  TurnAer-26  over  a  extended  period, 

clean  all  surfaces  and  remove  any  remaining  aeration 

cores from the machine. Use only 

Low Pressure Wash

 

on the machine. High pressure washing can wash away 

the grease from the bearings.
Remove  fuel  from  gas  tank  and  run  engine  until 

carburetor is empty. Prepare engine in accordance with 

engine manufacturer’s directions.
To avoid getting a flat spot on the front drums, store with 

the front elevated.
Check  the  tines  and  remove  any  cores,  stones,  or 

debris. Apply a light film of light machine oil to the tines 

to control rust. See the lubrication directions and follow 

the procedures.
If needed, fold the handlebar into the storage position. 

Loosen  the  handlebar  locking  nuts  and  rotate  the 

handlebar forward until locks into a forward position. The 

handlebar should not rest on the front bumper. Retighten 

locking nuts. Take care not to trap or stress any control 

cables.

TO  RETURN  TO  SERVICE  AFTER  EXTENDED 

STORAGE

, inspect the entire machine for any damage 

that may have occurred during storage. Look for loose 

or  missing  parts.  Refer  any  needed  correction  to  the 

proper service level maintenance personnel. Check all 

lubrication levels.

Troubleshooting Table

OPERATION

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Excessive Vibration 

or Noise 

Worn Drive Train or Clutch 

Idler Bearings. Worn Or 

Misadjusted Drive Chains.
Loose Components. Tighten 

All Fasteners
Dull, Bent, Broken, Plugged or 

Loose Tines.
Engine Speed Wrong For Soil 

Conditions.

Poor Tine 

Penetration

Blocked Tine Openings. 

Buildup of Dirt, Rocks or 

Debris In Tines.
Ground Too Hard. Water Turf 

To Soften Ground.
Worn, Dull or Damaged Tines.

Transport Wheels 

Dragging Or 

Catching On Turf

Misadjusted, Disconnected, 

Worn or Damaged Wheel Lift 

Tension Springs.
Wheel Lift Linkage Not 

Latching In Raised Position. 

Debris Caught in Mechanism 

or Mechanism Damaged.
Transport Wheel Handle 

Staying Raised (Actuated). 

Wheel Lift Cables Caught.
Operating On Too Steep Of A 

Slope.

Clutch Control 

Inoperative

Slipping V–Belt At Clutch. 

Mis–adjusted Clutch Control 

Cable.
Broken or Worn V–Belt. V-Belt 

Surface Contaminated.
Disconnected Clutch Control 

Cable.
Clutch Control Cable Caught 

On Handlebar Components.
Spring On Clutch Control 

Cable Damaged, Stretched,  

Or Caught On Components 

Under or Near Top Guard.
Worn or Damaged Clutch Idler 

Pulley.

Steering Brakes 

Inoperative

Worn or Misadjusted Brake 

Pads. Brake Housings Loose
Misadjusted Brake Cables
Debris Caught In Brake 

Housing or debris Coating 

Brake Rotors
Worn Bearings on Drive 

Shaft Causing Rotors to Be 

Misaligned

Содержание TurnAer-26

Страница 1: ...63509 Rev B DANGER IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPERUSE WARNEDOFITSDANGERS ANDSHOULDREADTHEENTIREMANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE TURFCO MFG INC 1655 101st Avenue NE Minneapolis MN 55449 4420 USA Phone 763 785 1000 FAX 763 785 0556 www turfco com 2004 Turfco Mfg Inc ...

Страница 2: ...ecessary to furnish your Model Designation Product Number and Serial Number when ordering parts Model Designation TurnAer 26 Product Number 85370 Serial Number __________________________ Engine Serial Number _________________________ Date Purchased ________________________ Purchased From _____________________________ How To Obtain Parts and Service To order parts or to arrange repair service conta...

Страница 3: ...els Raised Transport wheels Raised Weight 152 Kg 335 Pounds Engine Product Number 85370 Honda 2 98 kW 4 0 HP GX120 With 6 1 Gear Reducer Drive V Belt to Differential RC 40 Roller Chain to Tines Reels and Front Drums Clutch Belt Idler Type Controlled From Operating Position Tines Coring Type 19 mm Diameter 3 4 Inch Heat Treated Alloy Steel V Belt Goodyear B48F 85510 Chain RC 40 Roller Chain Bearing...

Страница 4: ...Jewelry may get caught in the mechanism Wear shoes that will protect your feet The protection of leather shoes boots or steel toed safety shoes is required Hard Hat A hard hat should be considered when using equipment on a golf course The danger of being hit General Safety Practices by a golf ball should be a major concern as well as protection needed while operating under trees or around obstacle...

Страница 5: ...n cause leakage Check the fuel lines 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 oper...

Страница 6: ...ly Cut Hands STEP 1 See Figure 1 Loosen the handlebar locking nuts and rotate the handlebar from the storage position to the operating position Retighten the nuts to secure the handlebar STEP 2 See Figure 1 Check the position and routing of the clutch control cable the steering brake cables and the throttle cable The cables must not be trapped or caught on any chassis or handlebar component DO NOT...

Страница 7: ...n the cable by turning the adjuster Set the adjuster so that the spring on the cable stretches a 1 2 to 3 4 13 mm to 19 mm from its original length when the clutch handle is engaged When the clutch handle is released the machine should not creep forward Reset the locking nut NOTE Additional clutch adjustment information can be found in the Maintenance section in this manual page 15 STEP 5 Recheck ...

Страница 8: ...located on the handlebar They consist of the engine throttle the clutch handle the steering brake controls and the transport wheels lift handle Ensure that all operator controls are in good operating condition Do not alter operator controls and or operate the TurnAer 26 with defective or non operational operator controls Description FIGURE 4 HANDLEBAR CLUTCH HANDLE ENGINE CONTROLS TRANSPORT WHEELS...

Страница 9: ...eleased If the clutch is released or disengaged when the TurnAer 26 is going up a slope the machine will freewheel and roll backwards towards the operator If the clutch is released or disengaged when going down a slope the machine will freewheel forward WARNING Slowly Engage The Clutch Handle Fast Engagement May Cause The Operator to Lose Control of the Aerator Right and Left Turn Steering Brake C...

Страница 10: ... with Plan your path and know the location of any below ground as well as above ground objects that could be damaged by the aerating process Locate and mark all shallow buried electric service cable TV telephone outdoor lighting and any other buried cable that may be damaged by the aerating process Locate and mark all irrigation heads above and below ground irrigation control boxes and any shallow...

Страница 11: ...e equipped with an Oil Alert System that detects insufficient oil levels in the engine crankcase If the TurnAer 26 is operated on a slope the Oil Alert System may detect a low oil condition causing the engine to shut down ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Keep hands and feet away from tines tine reels and front rollers Ensure that the engine oil levels are correct and that the gas tank has ...

Страница 12: ...ering brake lever Apply the left brake to turn left or the right brake turn right For best aerating results limit turns to gentle sweeping turns and normal turns at the end of a row Very tight turns are possible with the aerator but the aerating holes will be enlarged if turns are too tight To back up the TurnAer 26 the transport wheels must be lowered to remove the tines from the turf Use the han...

Страница 13: ...ocking nuts and rotate the handlebar forward until locks into a forward position The handlebar should not rest on the front bumper Retighten locking nuts Take care not to trap or stress any control cables TO RETURN TO SERVICE AFTER EXTENDED STORAGE inspect the entire machine for any damage that may have occurred during storage Look for loose or missing parts Refer any needed correction to the prop...

Страница 14: ...icate all pivot points with light machine oil Engine and Gear Reducer CHECK OIL LEVELS DAILY Follow the engine manufacturer s manual for intervals of oil change proper oil types and fill levels for the engine and the gear reduction unit ADJUSTMENTS Check and retighten nuts and screws frequently to ensure safe operation Chain Idler Sprocket Adjustment See Figure 6 The chain idler sprockets one locat...

Страница 15: ...he clutch control handle Mounting holes correspond to the mounting height of the handlebar SERVICE Step 2 Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster Change the tension cable by turning the adjuster Limit adjustments to one turn at a time until tension is correct Shortening cable increases tension Step 3 Proper adjustment range is measured on the spring at the cable end The spring should stretch 1 2...

Страница 16: ...justment procedures if cable needs to be readjusted Replace pads brake assembly or rotor if worn beyond adjustment Step 1 Unlock the jam nut for the pad adjusting screw Turn the pad adjusting screw until the pads very lightly touch the rotor Step 2 Slightly back off the pad adjusting screw until the pads not longer touch the rotor Turn the rotor and check that the pads do not contact the rotor Som...

Страница 17: ...emove the square key D from the shafts Step 5 Remove and install the old and new V Belt thru the space between the shafts E Step 6 Reinstall the key D Step 7 Reinstall shaft connector A Punch mark B must be towards the large pulley the X marks must both be on the same side of the connector The edge of the connector block should be 3 16 to 1 4 inch 4 8 mm to 6 3 mm away from the edge of the differe...

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