Summary of Contents for ABI Attachments TR3-E Series
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Form No. 10-80068 | Rev A | 2/05/2021 Owner’s Manual TR3-E Series Models Property | Equine | Trevor Brazile Editions (6FT/7FT/8FT) NOTE: This Owner’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to...
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Model and Serial Number Model Number: Serial Number: Invoice Number: Purchaser’s Name: Contact Information Table of Contents General Info & Warranty......3 ABI Attachments, Inc 520 S. Byrkit Ave. Safety............4 Mishawaka, IN 46544 Safety Labels...........7 Uncrating Instructions......8 Customer Support Setup............9 Email: abicustomerservice@abiattachments.com Phone: 877-788-7253 Operartion Guide........10...
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ABI ATTACHMENTS TERMS & CONDITIONS “ABI” means ABI Attachments, Inc. 520 S Byrkit Ave, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544, 877.788.7253. The TR3 E-Series rake is warrantied for 36 months, from the original invoice date, against defects in materials and/or workmanship when put to normal and designed residential, farm, &...
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Safety WARNING! The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
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• Lower implement to the ground • Replace parts on this implement and follow all shutdown procedures with genuine ABI Attachments parts before leaving the operator’s seat to OPERATION SAFETY only. perform maintenance. • Stay alert for holes, rocks, and roots Do not alter this implement in a way •...
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USE SEAT BELT AND ROPS result. • ABI Attachments recommends AVOID UNDERGROUND UTILITIES the use of a CAB or roll-over • protective structures (ROPS) and Dig Safe, Call 811 (USA). KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINERY seat belt in almost all tow vehicles.
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Unpacking Instruction & Setup Initial Setup Instructions 1. Remove bolt (1-1/8” Hex) that secures the Toplink to the Rake attachment from Rake attachment mounting bracket. Tools Needed: Position Toplink end to line up with Rake attachment - Gloves brackets holes and slide bolt thru brackets and Toplink and - Safety Glasses tighten nut (see Figure 1).
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Setup (cont'd) Initial Setup Instructions (Equine Edition) 1. Use the same initial Setup Instructions as the Property Edition above. Initial Setup Instructions (Trevor Brazile Edition) 1. For Units that are shipped with outer Rake sections removed (as shown in Figure 4), remove bolts and nuts (3/4” Hex) from Rake support bracket.
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Operation Guide If the TR3-E is connected to the bottom holes, be sure to CAUTION: Ensure you have at least 9 inches between the connect the top link in the bottom hole on the mast as well. rear tire and the end of the lower 3-point arm. Likewise, if the lower arms of the tractor are connected to the TR3 in the top hole, connect the top link using the top If tool is closer than 9”, adjust Toplink to top hole on tractor...
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Next, adjust the top link to level out the tool. A good • Smaller Tractors: starting point is to have around 1” of thread showing on If using a smaller tractor without a front end loader, front both ends of the Toplink then turn the top link to contract mounted counterweights may be needed to be able to use or extend the linkage until the upright towers of the the ABI tool (see Figure 9).
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• Then, adjust from there to achieve desired surface finish look. Adjustments may be needed accounting for moisture changes or vegetation growth in the material. Gage Wheels (tires): The wheels have three operating positions: The bottom hole on the axle block is the standard operation position for general arena maintenance.
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Trevor Brazile Edition Hydraulic Finish Rake First attach the hydrualic hoses to your tractor. One SPEED CONTROL VALVE MUST BE hose will be equipped with the speed control valve. It is ATTACHED TO THE OUTWARD FLOW importmant that the speed control valve is attached to the PORT ON THE TRACTOR outward flow port on the tractor.
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Components (cont'd) All of the components on the TR3-E are adjustable using the compatible pins. By removing these pins, adjust the components up and down within their respective pockets. The Profile Blade (1), Leveling Blade (2), Scarifiers (3), Leveling Blade (4) and Profile Blades (5) all have multiple adjustment positions for fine tuned usage.
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Scarifying Teeth (Ripping Teeth) The scarifying teeth loosen the ground to eliminate hard spots and easily penetrate compacted arena footing and gravel driveway material or soil. They are primarily used to break up compaction and can be used in conjunction with the leveling blade and the finish rake.
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Profile Blades The profile blades are used on the Equine and Trevor Brazile units and can operate at a depth of up to 4” and are adjustable at ½” increments. This attachment cuts parallel to the arena grade, while riding along just above the base, to remove dangerous compaction layers and aerify the footing.
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Grooming Rod Pocket Holes Grooming Rod Holes Visit: www.abisupport.com...
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Replacement Parts All of the ground engaging components are considered wear parts and will need to be replaced as they wear out from use. To reorder, please contact the ABI Support department at 877-788-7253. Grooming Rods Grooming Rods should be replaced if the rod is bent beyond repair or have worn beyond the ability to function (approximately 11 ½”...
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Finish Rake As the teeth of the finish rake wear, angle adjustment of the rake is required to maintain a nice finish of the material. If the angle of the finish rake no longer provides the required finish due to excessive rake wear, replacement is required. Profile Blade Profile Blades should be replaced when the edge of the blade has worn down to the weld on the angled shanks.
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Maintenance Toplink - Be sure to keep the threaded parts of toplinks greased so they don’t seize over time. Finish Rake - Occasionally over the life the tool, bent finger(s) on the finish rake may appear. If this occurs, place a pipe over the bent finger and use the pipe as leverage to straighten the finger back out.
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Troubleshooting & FAQs • Profile blades are making a chattering noise when dragged. This is probably due to the profile blades not being level. This can cause them to chatter or create waves in the arena. To resolve this issue, double check to make sure the upright towers are vertically level when engaged in the material. •...
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Parts Description TR3-E Series - 6FT/7FT/8FT SEE DETAIL G SEE DETAIL A SEE DETAIL C SEE DETAIL B SEE DETAIL D SEE DETAIL E Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
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DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL D DETAIL C DETAIL G Item 45 in DETAIL G (10-90285 KIT: BUSHING QUICK HITCH: TR3 E) is only needed when a Quick Hitch is being used to attach the unit to the tractor. DETAIL E Visit: www.abisupport.com...
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10078 TOPLINK, 21" W/LOCK:ZINC 10-20206 NYLOCK NUT:3/4-10:ZINC YEL GR 8 10-10096 LBL:PINCH POINT A 1" X 2" 10-20208 NYLOCK NUT:1/4-20:ZINC GR 5 10-10161 ABI SERIES SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 10-20209 NYLOCK NUT:5/8-11:ZINC CL 10-10444 LABEL: DO NOT PUSH BACKWARDS: TR3 E 10-20220...
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KIT: Grooming Rods, 6T/7FT/8FT (Equine and Trevor Brazile) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-20342 3/8 X 1 3/4 RD WIRE LOCK PIN 10-31029 ROD: GROOMING: TR3 E 10-40325 WLDMT: GROOMING ROD SUPPORT 6': TR3 E TB 10-40326 WLDMT: GROOMING ROD SUPPORT 7': TR3 E TB 10-40327 WLDMT: GROOMING ROD SUPPORT 8': TR3 E TB Visit: www.abisupport.com...
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9” Scarifier with hardware ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10047 TIP: SCARIFIER: ALL TOOLS 9" SCARIFIER SHANK 10-10048 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 HEX C/S GR 8 Z/YEL 10-20121 BASE HEXNUT 10-20200 BENT PIN:1/2"X3.5":ZINC 10-20221 LYNCH PIN:1/4"X1.25":ZINC 10-20232 Visit: www.abisupport.com...
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TR3 E-Series Option: 10-90266 KIT: Rail Blade Right (Equine & Trevor Brazile Editions only) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10876 INSTRUCTION SHEET: TR3 E RAIL BLADE 10-20230 HITCH PIN:1/2" X 5":ZINC 10-20232 LYNCH PIN:1/4"X1.25":ZINC 10-20339 KIT: TR3 E RAIL BLADE HARDWARE 10-40300 WLDMT: RAIL BLADE RIGHT: RASCAL 10-40313...
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Contact Information Customer Support ABI Attachments, Inc Email: support@abiattachments.com 520 S. Byrkit Ave. Phone: 877-788-7253 Mishawaka, IN 46544 Website: www.abisupport.com To order parts or to speak to one of ABI’s Customer Service Representatives contact us Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST.
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