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GRADEN SWING-WING SW04 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 INDUSTRI ES SW04 SWING-WING VERTICUTTER/SCARIFIER OWNERS MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Specifications Specifications Statement of Machine Use Serial Number Plate 2. To the Owner Preliminary instructions Warning symbols Servicing the Swing-Wing Verticutter 3. Safety Information General rules Training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Preparation Operational Safety Maintenance Safety 4.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    1.1 Specifications Model Graden SW04 Swing-Wing Verticutter P.T.O. Horsepower 20 - 35 h.p. Drive Belt drive via Tractor PTO Gearbox Comer T27A Increasing Gearbox Gearbox oil Gear Oil - SAE 80W90 Cutting Reels 1 Fixed (13 blades), 2 Floating (8 blades ea.)

  • Page 5: Statement Of Machine Use

    Any use of this machine in any other type of surface or for any other purpose may void the warranty. Please contact Graden Industries if you are unsure about your application complying with the intended use of this machine.

  • Page 6: To The Owner

    It is important that the owner completely familiarises themselves with the contents of this manual  Keep this manual at hand as a ready reference for anybody using the Graden Swing-Wing Verticutter  The designed and tested safety features of this machine are dependent on it...

  • Page 7: Servicing The Swingwing Verticutter

    Your authorised Graden representative has access to tools, genuine spares and equipment to service any and all of your requirements. Use only genuine Graden parts; substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet the safety and performance standards required for safe and effective operation of the Swing-Wing Verticutter.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    At the time of printing, material in this manual was current but may vary due to the aforementioned ongoing development. Graden Industries reserve the right to change the machinery specifications without notice. General Rules ...

  • Page 9: Training

     Only use the machine during daylight or in good artificial light  Some illustrations in this manual show the Swing-Wing Verticutter with safety guards removed. This is not a normal situation.  DANGER  Never operate the Swing-Wing Verticutter with any of the covers or safety guards removed or not properly secured.

  • Page 10: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

     If the tractor is fitted with a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS), do not exceed the ROPS weight certification and always wear your seat belt.  Be aware of the hazards associated with the tractor engine:  The fuel used (Petrol, diesel, etc.) is highly flammable so only use an appropriate container ...

  • Page 11: Operational Safety

     Remove any accumulated debris that might represent a fire hazard.  Ensure that the blades are in a serviceable condition and that the rotor shaft mounting bolts are secure.  Perform any appropriate scheduled maintenance before operating the machine. Operational Safety ...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

    Maintenance Safety Maintenance on the Swing-Wing Verticutter is best carried out with the machine mounted on the castor wheel-equipped supports that are supplied with the unit. Alternatively, maintenance can be carried out with the unit mounted on the tractor, so long as it is securely blocked up on jack stands. Do not rely on the tractor hydraulics to maintain the unit at a safe working height.

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    4. Assembly Instructions Your Verticutter has been manufactured, assembled and tested at Graden Industries before being shipped. Depending on your local distributor, your Verticutter may have been partially disassembled prior to dispatch. Your machine may be received in the following condition : ...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    5. Operating Instructions   DANGER Do not operate the Verticutter until you have completely read this manual. Preliminary Checks 1. Clear any debris from above and underneath the machine 2. Ensure scheduled maintenance activities have been completed. 3. Inspect belts for condition and correct tension. 4.

  • Page 15: Transporting (Traversing) The Verticutter

    Transporting (Traversing) the SwingWing Verticutter 1. Raise the Swing-Wing just clear of the turf (ground). 2. Disengage the P.T.O 3. Drive smoothly to your next destination. Avoid excess speed, especially over rough or uneven ground. Verticutting 1. Once in position to use the machine, move the upper tractor arm hitch point from the hole to the long slot.

  • Page 16: Shut Down

    13. When travelling from area to area raise the blades just clear of the turf and disengage the P.T.O. Drive to avoid unnecessarily bouncing the machine around.  WARNING  Never change direction while the blades are still in the turf ; damage to the turf and the Swing-Wing can result Shut Down 1.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Operations

    6. Maintenance Operations The performance of certain maintenance, adjustment or repair operations will be determined by the owner’s facilities. Work can be carried out with the machine supported on the castor wheel mounts supplied with the Swing Wing or, alternatively, with the machine still attached to the tractor.

  • Page 18: Rotor Belts (Wing Rotors)

     Note : The recommended tension is 1.0 - 1.5 Kgf (2.2 - 3.3 lbf) to give a deflection of 6mm (1/4 in.) in one of the belts at the mid point between the two pulley centres. This force is approximately the maximum that can comfortably be applied using just the index finger.

  • Page 19: Replacements

    Replacements These operations are best carried out with the Verticutter mounted on the supplied castor wheel supports but can be done with the unit still attached to the tractor.   DANGER If any maintenance operations are carried out with the Verticutter mounted on the tractor, ensure that the unit is supported on jack stands Do not rely on the tractor hydraulics Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and...

  • Page 20: Wing Blade Reels

    Replace blades and spacers as required, ensuring that the blades go back on the shaft in the same direction and configuration (i.e. counter- rotating to direction of forward travel and successive blades offset one face on the rotor shaft). Loosely re-position the bearing (5088) on the right end of the blade reel and place the reel back under the Verticutter.

  • Page 21: Belt Replacement

    Re-fit the locking collar on the outer end of the rotor shaft Verify that the blades are facing forward and counter rotate to the direction of normal forward motion.  WARNING  If at any time the universal joints have been disturbed, it is vital that they are correctly aligned before the Verticutter is used.

  • Page 22: Gearbox

    Cut the old belts off the pulleys. Remove the bottom belt cover (0372) and the left hand drive cover (0500). Loosen the grub screws on the 1” bearings that support the 5-belt pulley (0418) on the left hand side. Unbolt this bearing and slide it towards the five belt pulley as far as it will go.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule After first 4 hours :  Check tension on centre blade reel belts; adjust as per 6.1.1  Check tension on wing blade reel belts; adjust as per 6.1.2  Generally check for any loose nuts or fittings, especially blade reel retaining bolts Daily : Before Use ...
  • Page 24 Port Number Descrinfion "' /7 "' 0622 Side Stand 0623 Side Stand Bracket DIAGRAM ONE ,< 100 5 Shroud "V "' 1096 Left Hand Unrinht lnot shown! "' '/ 1097 Riaht Hand Uorioht <o 1105 Cover Snacer - - B __,.-, ,-.__/ .,-,?1...
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  • Page 26 528 7 1 150 ✓� n ✓ � 111 6 1129 DIAGRAM THREE - � - � ,,,, � ✓ '• -" ,,,.,,,, ,,, ,,,,,, � � · \-1112 � ✓ / , , ,,. ,.,.., ,, / 5088 , , ,,..

  • Page 27: Warning/Compliance Decals

    8.2 Warning/Compliance Decals &DANGER DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVER REMOVED. PART NO. 5312- Cover Warning Decal (x3) DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY PART NO. 5154 - Danger Decal (x7) PART NO. 5179 CE Decal...
  • Page 28 Graden Industries Pty. Ltd. 26-28 Scammel Street, Campbellfield Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3061 Phone : (03) 9305 3400 Fax : (03) 9305 3995 International Phone : +61 3 9305 3400 Email : sales@graden.com.au Website : www.gradenturf.com Doc. #010-SW04-WW Issue Date: 2/8/2004...

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