Adjusting The Sway Links; Leveling The Aerator Side-To-Side - Toro ProCore SR54 Operator's Manual

1. Top holes
Important:
Do not lift the aerator higher
than necessary when connecting the PTO.
Lifting the machine too high will cause the
PTO shaft knuckles to break
Shut off the PTO when lifting the aerator. You
can operate the PTO up to a 25° angle, but
never exceed a 35° angle when the aerator is
at its highest position.
7. Verify that the PTO shield does not interfere with
the clutch.
1. Breakage will occur here.
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Adjusting the Sway Links

No Parts Required
Procedure
When installed correctly, the aerator is centered with
the PTO-shaft centerline of the traction unit . Adjust
the sway links to center the aerator.
Important:
The PTO shaft should be as straight
as possible to the traction unit PTO shaft.
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(Figure
Figure 27
1. Adjust the sway links on the lower lift arms to
minimize side-to-side sway to a maximum of 25
mm (1 inch) at each side
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1. Sway link
2. Adjust the lower links inboard until they contact
the aerator mounting plates; refer to the traction
unit operator's manual for additional installation
and adjustment procedures.
Note:
3. If the traction unit has sway chains instead of
sway links, install washers between the lower
link arm and lynch pin to reduce the overhung
load on the lift pins.
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Leveling the Aerator
Side-to-Side
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Level (not supplied)
Procedure
1. Park the traction unit and aerator on a firm, level
surface.
2. Place a level on top of the aerator frame to
check for level side-to-side
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This reduces the stress on the pins.
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