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Page 1: Contact Information
Force shown with additional options Version 1.0.2 PLEASE READY FULLY AND UNDERSTAND PRIOR TO OPERATING THE ABI FORCE!! Absolute Innovations, Inc - 1320 Third Street Osceola, IN 46514 855-211-0598 www.abiabsolute.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging Issues ………………………………………………………………………..32-33 Contact Information – To contact ABI’s Customer Service Department for issue with the ABI Force, or to purchase parts for the ABI Force call: 855-211-0598 M-TH 8am-8pm and Friday 8am-5pm. Additional information on the ABI Force can be found on the ABI Support site at: www.abisupport.com... -
Page 3: To The Operator
These instructions are designed to help you, the customer; get your new ABI Force off the delivery pallet and into use. Once you have put your ABI Force to work, if you have any questions, please feel free to call and talk with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Department. -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications- ABI Force Base Unit: Power 23 HP, V-Twin cylinder, air cooled, gasoline, electric start Drive Hydrostatic Zero-Turn, Hydro Gear variable displacement pumps; Parker Wheel Motors Speed Forward 0-8 mph; Reverse 0-4 mph Braking Dynamic breaking via hydrostatic transmission, Plus parking brake Dimensions 90”L x 66”... -
Page 5: Features
An advanced debris management system ensures a clean-running engine, even in dusty environments. The V- Twin engine on the ABI Force offers a smoother and more powerful design. The ABI Force is built with enough power for daily infield maintenance, ripping & pushing dirt, pulling finishing attachments, carrying seed, fertilizer, and much more. - Page 6 The Scarifier Teeth make easy work of extreme hardpan and vegetation outside of the field. The rippers enable the ABI Force to be used to maintain gravel roads, parking lots, and even complete seedbed preparation jobs. These teeth temporarily replace the VibraFlex™ groomer or Profile Blades™...
- Page 7 By adding additional optional attachments, the ABI Force quickly transforms into a zero-turn commercial-grade seeding and fertilizing system, gravel and dirt-work scarifier rake, a plug aerator, and an overseeder. The ABI Force is also equipped with a rear hitch for towing equipment, such as a cultipacker, dump trailer, or ABI Water Trailer.
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Page 8: Safety
Never place any body part under the ABI Force while engine is running, or while the ABI Force is in operation. Never allow anyone near the ABI Force while in operation. -
Page 9: Operating The Abi Force
Never store the ABI Force in an area accessible by children and remove the keys before storage. Never store the ABI Force with fuel inside the tank inside a building where fumes could reach an open flame or spark. - Page 10 Refer to Figure 1.5 for reference. With the ABI Force clear of the shipping crate, you will now want to set up the ABI Force for use in your area. For use with the VibraFlex attachment for Infield grooming go to “Infield Setup” below on page 10 of this manual.
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Page 11: Infield Setup
Setting the Joy Sticks Speed Control Bar: Attaching the Vibraflex: The ABI Force can be setup to limit speed of use by For information on assembly of the VibraFlex the operator(s). Using the speed control bar the please refer to the VibraFlex assembly guide. -
Page 12: Multi-Function Rake
Leveling the VibraFlex for Infield use: With the VibraFlex free, shut off the ABI Force Once the VibraFlex is secured to the ABI Force it will and engage the parking brake. Dismount the need to be leveled prior to operation. It is important... -
Page 13: Profile Blades
7. The ABI Force is now ready for use with one of Leveling the Profile Blades for use: the many other grooming attachments. Mount the ABI Force and start the unit. Attaching the Profile Blades: Using the bent hydraulic control lever, lower the The profile blades are designed to penetrate the profile blades down until they touch the surface. - Page 14 Force is going, and how much material is being and distribute material properly. Before using carried by the unit. Never back up the ABI Force the multi-function rake on the Infield ensure with pull behind attachments.
- Page 15 Next, locate the movable brackets securing the cleanup process. support rod for the multi-function rake. This rod is held in place on both sides of the ABI Force by Removing the Multi-function Rake from the a movable bracket. Use Figure 3.2 for reference.
- Page 16 3. Mount and start the ABI Force. 4. Back the ABI Force up so the center of the inside tire lines up the middle of the multi-function rake.
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Page 17: Rear Mounted Attachments
This section of the ABI Force manual will cover setup for usage and of each of the rear-mounted attachments. Information on assembling the rear-mounted attachments can be found in each attachments assembly guide. -
Page 18: Rigid Drag Mat/Coco Mat
8. Use the left side hydraulic lever to control the lift/lowering of the rear hydraulic lift arm. Using the Rear Hydraulic Lift Arm: 1. Attach the rear attachment to the ABI Force. For Quick Connector/Eye Bolt – Figure 4.6 To transport the rigid drag mat/coco mat to or... -
Page 19: Extreme Duty Drag Mat
2. Connect each arm of the fine finish broom to the ABI force via the eye bolts on the tow bar on the back of the ABI Force. The secure the arms Page 19 of 34... -
Page 20: Additional Abi Force Attachments And Setups
To ensure that the depth lock and set collar Each of the mid-mount attachments can have the setup is at the desired depth, take the ABI Force working depth set either manually, or automatically to the area it will be used on.**Note to using the depth lock and set collars. -
Page 21: Scarifiers
With the multi-function rake raised, shut off the driving forward another 3-5’. Once the distance ABI Force, engage the parking brake, and is covered at depth, stop the ABI Force, shut off dismount the unit. the unit and dismount. Remove the bent pin from the scarifier rake 5. -
Page 22: Aerator Attachment
2. Using the center hydraulic control lever adjust the scarifier’s to run vertical to the surface to be The ABI Force aerator is able to cover up to 80,000 worked. This angle may change for heavily sq. ft. per hr. with up to 3-1/2” cores. The pivoting compacted material. -
Page 23: Attaching The Aerator
Ball Swivel Chains – Figure 7.4 With the ball swivel chains connected, connect 3. Position the ABI Force behind the tines of the the pivoting ball swivel tongue to the connecting aerator so that the inside tire lines up with the pin under the chassis of the ABI Force. -
Page 24: Removing The Aerator
The left 1. With the ABI Force on a firm level surface, lower handle, hopper control cable; controls the hopper the aerator down, using the bent hydraulic door located at the base of the hopper, and the right control lever;... -
Page 25: Activating The Spreader
Spreader Hopper – Figure 8.1 2. Mount the ABI Force and start the unit. Once the desired flow rate is set pull the hopper 3. Drive to the area that seed/fertilizer is needed. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Spreader For Use
To adjust for left side spreading: from spreading to the left of the ABI Force. To help seed from building up on the inside of the deflector 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 for initial setup. -
Page 27: Cultipacker
ABI Force may result in damage to the will need to be fitted to the back of the ABI Force. cultipacker, property, the ABI Force, or may result in severe bodily damage. -
Page 28: Maintenance
Maintenance – Maintaining the ABI Force is critical in ensuring the longevity of the ABI Force, and to always get the maximum performance out of the unit. The following section will cover all the basic maintenance that will need to be performed on the ABI Force. -
Page 29: General Maintenance
If the oil level is below the ADD mark, add oil until it reaches the FULL mark. Start the engine and check for proper pressure before continuing to operate the ABI Force. The ABI Force is filled with 10W-30 oil at the factory, using other grades of oil will require draining of all fluids before replacing or topping off with new oil. -
Page 30: Hydraulics
*DISPOSE OF USED OIL BASED ON FEDERAL OR LOCAL GUIDELINES Hydraulic System Maintenance: THE ABI FORCE MUST HAVE 5W-40 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIT OR EQUIVALENT MOTOR OIL USED TO REPLACE/REPLENSH THE HYDRAULIC OIL ON THE ABI FORCE ONLY!! USING ANY OTHER OIL/FLUID MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. -
Page 31: Traction
Traction Unit Maintenance: The ABI Force has 9 grease fittings that will require periodic greasing. The locations of the grease fittings are: Front Wheel Assembly (each side) Hydraulic lift rams ( 2 on each lift Front Wheel Caster Assembly (each... -
Page 32: Charging Issues
Charging Issues: Page 32 of 34... - Page 33 Page 33 of 34...
- Page 34 After reading the ABI Force Manual if there are additional questions regarding the use, maintenance, setup, operation, or to purchase additional attachments or parts for the ABI Force, or any of the many attachments; please contact ABI’s Customer Service Department. For information on contacting the ABI Customer Service Department turn to page 2.
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