Inspection And Cleanup After Use; Operating Tips; Optional Core Windrower; Optional Contour Following Kit - Toro 09701 Operator's Manual

Caution
Do not exceed the maximum or minimum tractor
tire inflation pressures as recommended by tire
manufacturer.
Inspection and Cleanup after
Use
After daily use, thoroughly wash the machine with a
garden hose without a nozzle so contamination and seal
and bearing damage due to excessive water pressure will
be avoided. A brush may be used to remove caked-on
material. Use mild detergent to clean the covers. Applying
a coat of auto wax periodically will retain the cover's
glossy finish. After cleaning, inspect for machine
damage, gear oil leakage, component and tine wear.

Operating Tips

1. Gradually engage PTO at low engine speed while
increasing throttle to 540 PTO rpm (maximum) while
lowering aerator. Operate at an engine rpm that the
aerator runs most smoothly.
Note: Changing engine / PTO rpm in a particular tractor
gear (or fixed hydrostatic pedal position on tractors with
hydrostatic transmission) will not change forward hole
spacing.
Important Do not operate PTO at high rpms for
extended time periods when aerator is out of the
ground.
2. Make very gradual turns when aerating. Never make
sharp turns with PTO drive engaged. Plan your
aeration path before lowering the aerator.
3. If tractor "bogs" down when operating on hard ground
or going uphill, raise aerator slightly until speed is
regained, then lower aerator again.
4. Do not aerate if ground is too hard or dry. Best results
are obtained after a rain or when turf has been watered
the previous day.
Note: If the roller rides up off the ground while aerating,
the ground is too hard to achieve the desired depth, reduce
the aeration depth until the roller contacts the ground
during operation.
5. Raise aerator penetration, if ground is hard packed.
Clean–up cores and re–aerate at deeper penetration,
preferably after watering.
6. The aerator is offset to one side to allow aerating
without driving over the cores with the tractor tires.
Whenever possible, aerate with the longer offset
towards the previous aeration pass.
7. Always check/adjust top link whenever aeration depth
is changed. The front of the aerator should be vertical
or angled slightly forward. Experiment with depth and
angle to achieve best hole quality.
Note: Once optimum hole quality is attained, record depth
setting and the upper link length for future reference.
Caution
To avoid personal injury, never leave the tractor
seat without first setting the parking brake and
disengaging the PTO drive. Never perform
aerator adjustments or repairs without first
lowering the aerator onto the castor/safety stand.
Be sure all safety devices are secured in proper
place before resuming operation.

Optional Core Windrower

ProCore 660 only
When using hollow tines, an Optional Core Windrower
(Toro Model No. 09732) is available to place cores in
narrow rows behind the machine.

Optional Contour Following Kit

An Optional Contour Following Kit (Toro Model No.
09154) is recommended for aeration on undulating or
uneven surfaces.
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