Toro ProCore 864 Operator's Manual
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Original Instructions (EN)
ProCore
®
Model No. 09715—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 09716—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Form No. 3411-647 Rev A
864 and 1298 Aerator
*3411-647* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3411-647 Rev A ProCore ® 864 and 1298 Aerator Model No. 09715—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 09716—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3411-647* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death safety and operation training materials, accessory information, if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety 11 Removing the Storage Stands .......15 Product Overview ............16 Controls ...............16 General Safety Specifications ............16 Attachments/Accessories........16 This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Operation ..............19 of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to Adjusting the Aeration Depth ........19 avoid serious personal injury.
  • Page 4 To best protect your investment and maintain optimal performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro Transporting genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers • Ensure that you are in compliance with all regulations replacement parts designed to the exact engineering regarding transporting equipment on the public roads specification of our equipment.
  • Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Storage Safety • Ensure that the aerator is positioned on firm and solid ground so that it does not sink or tip over. • Store the aerator on a firm, level surface. • Ensure that the storage stand lynch pins are secured in •...
  • Page 6 decal110-4668 110-4668 1. Entanglement hazard, shaft—stay away from moving parts. 2. PTO speed and input direction. 3. Use clip to secure lash cable when not in use. Use lash cable to support the power take-off when the machine is disconnected from tractor. decal110-4667 110-4667 1.
  • Page 7 decal92-1581 92–1581 decal92-1582 92–1582 decal110-4677 110-4677 1. Turn clockwise to 2. Turn counterclockwise to decrease aeration depth. increase aeration depth. decal110-4664 110-4664 3. Bolt size 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Wrench size 4. Torque decal106-8856 106-8856 1. Read the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 8: Setup

    Install the tine heads and the tines. – Turf guards (not included) Install the turf guards. CE Compliance Kit, Part 110-4693 (not Secure the hood latches (required for included) CE only). Lynch pin (ProCore 864) Remove the storage stands. Lynch pin (ProCore 1298)
  • Page 9: Inspecting The Machine

    Tractor Components (Figure Inspecting the Machine No Parts Required Procedure ProCore 864 Use the following list as a reference: • 30 PTO horsepower minimum when used in light to normal conditions (sandy to sandy/loam soils with average compaction) • 35 PTO horsepower minimum when used in normal to...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Upper Link

    2. Back the tractor squarely up to the aerator until the lower link arms are aligned with the hitch pins. 3. Make sure that the PTO is disengaged. 4. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and Connecting the Upper Link remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Pto Shaft

    3. Tractor PTO output shaft Bolt (1/2 x 3 inches) 2. Lower trailing arms Nut (1/2 inch) Short driveshaft, Part 115-2839 (may be needed; sold 1. On the ProCore 864 only, remove the lower PTO – separately) shield (Figure 10).
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Sway Links

    7. On the ProCore 864, install the lower PTO shield to the aerator. 8. Verify that the telescoping tube has a minimum of 76 mm (3 inches) overlap when the aerator is raised to the maximum height. To check the overlap, measure the distance between...
  • Page 13: Leveling The Aerator Side-To-Side

    2. Nut 2. Slide the roller scraper in or out until the required position is attained, and tighten fasteners. 3. On the ProCore 864 only, the stop bolt on the center support may also be adjusted to attain the proper gap.
  • Page 14: Installing The Tine Heads And The Tines

    Note: The CE Completion Kit, Part 110-4693 is required Installing the Turf Guards to complete this step. 1. On the ProCore 864 model, install a lock bracket over Parts needed for this procedure: the left and right rear lower hood and upper hood latches with a tap bolt (4 total);...
  • Page 15: Removing The Storage Stands

    (Figure 18). Removing the Storage Stands Parts needed for this procedure: Lynch pin (ProCore 864) Lynch pin (ProCore 1298) Procedure 1. Raise the aerator 7.6 to 15.2 cm (3 to 6 inches) off the ground. 2. Remove the nuts and the lock washers securing the...
  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or 2. Locking plate 4. Depth alignment mark Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Note: 17 revolutions of the depth adjuster equals approximately 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) depth change.
  • Page 17 g028725 Figure 21...
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  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Adjusting the Aeration Depth CAUTION Adjust the aeration depth only when the tractor is parked, the parking brake is engaged, the engine is off and the PTO is disengaged. 1.
  • Page 20: Understanding The Principles Of Operation

    Understanding the Principles If there are sprinkler heads, electrical or communication lines, or other obstructions in the area to be aerated, mark these of Operation items to ensure they are not damaged during operation. The 3-point hitch linkage of the tractor lifts the aerator for CAUTION transport and lowers it for operation.
  • Page 21: Aerating Hard Ground

    Avoiding Root Zone Lifting 6. Use the front tractor wheel as a guide to maintain equal lateral hole spacing with the previous pass. Using the mini-tine heads in conjunction with larger coring 7. At the end of the aeration pass, raise the aerator and tines or large diameter solid tines can induce significant stress disengage the PTO.
  • Page 22: Transporting The Machine

    PTO. To avoid loss of control, traverse steep inclines slowly, approach rough areas at reduced speed and cross • The ProCore 864 aerator is offset to the tractor's right severe undulations carefully. side to allow aerating without driving over the cores with the tractor tires.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the gearbox lubrication. After the first 8 hours • Check the torque of the coring head fasteners. • Check the belt tension. Before each use or daily • Check the belt tension. •...
  • Page 24: Checking The Gearbox Lubrication

    Bearings should operate smoothly with no detrimental characteristics such as high heat, noise, looseness, or rust Roller bearings (ProCore 864: 2; ProCore 1298: 4) (Figure weeping. Due to the operating conditions these bearing/seal packages are subject to (i.e.
  • Page 25: Changing The Gearbox Lubrication

    Checking the Coring Head Fastener Torque Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 250 hours After the initial 8 hours of use, check the coring head fasteners to ensure that proper torque is maintained. Fastener torque requirements are listed on the reference service decal below and located on the coring head.
  • Page 26: Replacing The Drive Belt

    g007315 Figure 35 1. Spring retainer 2. 146 mm (5-3/4 inches) decal110-4667 D. Adjust the spring retainer to attain required Figure 33 compressed spring length (Figure 35). 1. Spring length E. Tighten the locknut against the spring retainer to 2. Stored energy hazard—read the Operator's Manual. lock the adjustment.
  • Page 27 g007317 Figure 37 g007320 1. Lower belt shield 2. Dirt shield Figure 39 1. Drive belt 4. Washer 4. To release the idler spring tension, loosen the locknut 2. Rotalink damper 5. #1 Stomper arm securing the spring retainer (Figure 38) and rotate the 3.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Side Shield

    Note: The numbers cast into the crank arms will not align with the raised indicator mark on the bearing housings for 2. Adjust the shield up or down and tighten the nuts. the ProCore 864. Replacing the Turf Guards All turf guards...
  • Page 29: Removing The Aerator From The Tractor

    g007323 Figure 43 g007302 Figure 44 1. Lynch pins 2. Storage stand Removing the Aerator from the Tractor Note: The aerator can be stored on the original shipping pallet. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope. 6.
  • Page 30: Storage

    Storage At the end of an aerating season or when the aerator will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to carry out the following preventive maintenance. 1. Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the aerator or any of the moving parts.
  • Page 31 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 32 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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