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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)
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.
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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
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)
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...
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.
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).
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...
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.
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);...
(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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. •...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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