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86511 Rev A
The Turfco 86511 Riding Aerator Drop Seeder Attachment is for Turfco XT8 Riding Aerator
product number 85399.
Intended Use
86511 Drop Seeder Attachment
The Turfco 86511 Riding Aerator Drop Seeder Attachment fits all XT8 Riding Aerators.
Seeder is a drop spreader with gate controls up by the console. An electric motor turns an
agitator inside the hopper. Effective width of drop seeder is 30” wide, same as aeration width.
Hopper capacity is 2.5 cubic feet.
DO NOT ALTER the TURFCO XT8 Riding Aerator or the 86511 Riding Aerator Drop Seeder
Attachment in any manner other than specified to install the kit.
Unauthorized alterations
may affect operation, performance, and may result in injury or death to the operator as well as
other individuals in the work area.
Unauthorized alterations will void the warranty.
DO NOT USE
the drop seeder attachment to spread anything other than seed. This includes
fertilizer, salt, etc.
Spreading anything other than seed voids the warranty of BOTH the
seeder attachment and the XT8 Riding Aerator.
Safety First!!
WARNING
To Avoid Serious Injury,
Work Safely and Always wear the Appropriate Safety Gear.
Read and Understand this Entire Installation Manual Before
Installing any Components.
Read and Understand the Entire Operator’s Manual for the XT8 Riding Aerator Before
Installing any Components.
Read and Understand All Safety Warnings and Decals in the manual and on the machine.
Safety on the job should always be a top priority. Training and experience are important factors in the safe operation
of tools and equipment. Be trained and familiar with the tools used to install the Auxiliary Control Kit. Work in a clean
dry work area. If using electrically powered equipment, check for proper grounding.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
OPERATE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE IN ENCLOSED
AREAS.
