While Operating; Maintenance And Service - Toro ProCore SR Series Service Manual

While Operating

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to your ProCore
aerator during operation:
• Never operate ProCore aerator without tine
heads installed.
• Do not operate the tractor in reverse when the
ProCore aerator is lowered.
• Make sure aerator roller is on ground before op-
erating aerator. Never operate with the aerator in
the raised position.
• Never operate the tractor PTO in excess of 500
RPM.
1. Operator should be on the tractor when starting the
engine and when operating the aerator. Stay away from
the aerator coring head when it is engaged.
2. Before starting the engine on the tractor:
A. Apply the parking brake.
B. Make sure traction lever or transmission is in neu-
tral and PTO is disengaged.
C. Refer to Tractor Operator's Manual for safe start-
ing procedures.

Maintenance and Service

1. The Operator's Manual provides information regard-
ing the operation, general maintenance and mainte-
nance intervals for your ProCore aerator. Refer to this
publication for additional information when servicing the
machine.
2. Before servicing or making adjustments to aerator,
disengage tractor PTO, position aerator on a level sur-
face and lower aerator to the ground. Apply tractor park-
ing brake, stop engine and remove key from the ignition
switch.
3. Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
4. Use care when checking or servicing the coring
head: wear gloves and use caution.
5. Never step over the PTO shaft to reach other side of
aerator. Walk around the machine instead.
6. The friction clutch on the PTO driveshaft may be-
come hot during use. Make sure that clutch has cooled
before performing any service on the driveshaft.
ProCore SR Series
3. Do not run tractor engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
4. If abnormal aerator vibration is detected, disengage
PTO and stop tractor immediately. Determine source of
vibration and correct problem(s) before resuming the
use of aerator.
5. While operating, the combination of the tractor and
the ProCore aerator may exceed noise levels of
85dB(A) at the operator position. Hearing protection is
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the po-
tential of permanent hearing damage.
6. Before leaving the operator's position of the tractor:
A. Disengage PTO power to aerator and lower aera-
tor to the ground.
B. Apply parking brake on tractor. Stop engine and
remove key from ignition switch.
C. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the tractor.
7. Before disconnecting aerator from tractor, install
storage stand to aerator frame and park aerator on a
hard, level surface.
8. After servicing the aerator, be sure that all guards
and covers are properly installed and secured.
9. At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to all applicable safety standards. To assure optimum
performance and continued safety certification of the
machine, use genuine Toro replacement parts and ac-
cessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards, and the warranty may be
voided.
10.If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
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