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GRADEN Contour Sand Injection Verticutter/Scarifier Owner's Manual

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CONTOUR SAND INJECTION
VERTICUTTER / SCARIFIER
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CONTOUR SAND INJECTION VERTICUTTER / SCARIFIER Owner’s 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 Verticutter 3. Safety Information General rules Training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Preparation Operational Safety Maintenance Safety Transport Safety 4.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents (cont’d) 6. Maintenance Operations Adjustments and Settings 6.1.1 Injection Tube Adjustment 6.1.2 Rotor Relay Belts 6.1.3 Rotor Belts 6.1.4 Transmission Drive Belt 6.1.5 Auger Drive Belt Replacements 6.2.1 Blade Replacement 6.2.2 Belt Replacement 6.2.2.1 Rotor Belts 6.2.2.2 Rotor Relay Belts 6.2.2.3 Transmission Drive Belt...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    1.1 Specifications Model Graden Contour Sand Injection Verticutter/Scarifier Engine Honda GX620 Power 20hp Horizontal shaft Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 Grade Approx. 1.1 litres (without oil filter replacement) Approx. 1.4 litres (with oil filter replacement) Fuel Unleaded Cutting Width 515mm Cutting Depth...

  • Page 6: Statement Of Machine Use

    The serial number plate layout is shown below. It is important to note in particular the Model and Serial numbers to assist you when ordering parts or discussing servicing needs with your Graden Dealer. Also on the plate you will find mass information and the year of manufacture.

  • Page 7: To The Owner

     Keep this manual at hand as a ready reference for anybody using the Graden Contour Sand Injection Verticutter  The designed and tested safety features of this machine are dependent on it being operated within the limitations described in this manual...
  • Page 8 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 Verticutter.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Training

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

  • Page 11: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

      DANGER The engine uses highly flammable petroleum fuel and produces toxic exhaust gases. Only add fuel to, or run, the engine in the open - never indoors. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Clothing should be reasonably snug fitting and not free flowing so as to avoid the risk of entanglement in moving parts ...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

     Always raise the rotor blades before attempting to start the machine  Always disengage the blades and raise them when crossing gravel, walkways, roads, etc. or indeed any ground which you do not wish to verticut   DANGER Always disengage the rotor blades and stop the engine in any of the following situations : ...

  • Page 13: Transport Safety

      DANGER Frequently check the rotor blades. Verify that all the tips are in good condition. Ensure that the blades are firmly held and there is no slack due to damaged or worn spacers. Transport Safety When transporting the unit it is very important to; ...

  • Page 14: Controls

    4. Controls Please refer to the illustrations. All directions are given with reference to standing behind the handles and facing in the direction of forward travel. Motion Control Handles These handles (1639) control forward and reverse motion of the Verticutter, as well as allowing you to steer the machine left and right.

  • Page 15: Lifting/Lowering Handle

    Lifting/Lowering Handle This lever (1167) lowers and raises the blade housing. The blades should be engaged before lowering them into the turf - this avoids undue stress to the rotor belts and engine. To lower, the lever is pushed forward. This should be done gently to allow the blades to 'dig' their way into the turf.

  • Page 16: Choke Lever

    Choke Lever This control is required when starting the engine. Before turning the ignition switch, pull the Choke control to on. Set the throttle lever as described below, then use the Ignition Switch to start the machine as described below. Once the engine is running, push the Choke control to off. Do not use the choke if the engine is already warmed up or the air temperature is high.

  • Page 17: Sand Gauge

    4.10 Speed Gauge When using the sand injection feature of the machine this speed gauge control ( 1489), located on the control panel, will need to be used to maintain a constant forward speed to ensure even sand distribution. The speed gauge can be screwed in or out to adjust the speed, then the locking bracket (1463) must be turned around to lock the forward speed until you have finished your pass, at which point you will probably remove the speed lock.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Driving (Traversing) The Verticutter

    Driving (Traversing) the Verticutter 1. Put the neutral lever (left side of machine) to the DRIVE position. 2. Use the motion control handles to move in the desired direction. Push the handle downwards to move forward ; to reverse use the reverse lever.

  • Page 20: Sand Injection Verticutting

    Sand Injection Verticutting 1. If you wish to sand inject whilst Verticutting, you will need to fill the hopper with kiln-dried sand before starting the pass. It is advisable not to attempt to sand inject in wet weather, as even the smallest amount of rain will make the dried sand block up the injection tubes, resulting in uneven and inconsistent sand levels in the grooves.

  • Page 21: Shut Down

    Shut Down 1. Disengage blades. 2. Raise blades out of turf. 3. Traverse machine to storage/maintenance area. 4. Turn engine speed to idle, allow to run for 30 seconds. 5. Turn ignition switch to OFF. 6. Clear rotor blades of any debris. 7.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Operations

    6. Maintenance Operations The performance of certain maintenance, adjustment or repair operations will be determined by the owner’s facilities. Tilting of the machine for the purpose of under-deck servicing should be avoided. If the Verticutter is tilted forward (i.e pivoting over the front axle) there is a risk that engine oil can enter the cylinder head of the engine and transmission oil can leak from the breather located on top of the transmission.

  • Page 23: Rotor Relay Belts

    There is also adjustment to allow movement of the distributor tray either left or right to correct any misalignment of the injection tubes with the blade grooves. If you find that the injection tubes do not seem to be lining up perfectly with the blades, then you can adjust the tubes by releasing the four mounting nuts on the distributor tray bracket, which should allow you to move the distributor tray and sand injection tubes into line with the blades, then re­...

  • Page 24: Rotor Belts

    6.1.3 Rotor Belts These two belts are under the rotor belt cover. They are tensioned via an idler pulley mounted to an idler arm, which can be adjusted without removing the cover. Loosen the locking nut on the idler adjuster and then tighten the adjusting nut until sufficient tension has been achieved.

  • Page 25: Belts Replacement

    Lift the rotor housing clear of the blade reel, then pull the reel clear of the machine. Remove the pulley (9370) from the left end of the blade reel. Slide the left end bearing from the end of the rotor shaft. Remove the left Nyloc nut (5089) and rotor shaft washer (0039) from the rotor shaft.

  • Page 26: Rotor Relay Belts

    6.2.2.2 Rotor Relay Belts Push clutch pulley handle (0030) all the way forward. Remove the main cover (1054). Remove rotor belts (5325) as described above, but only from the transfer pulley (1033) end. Loosen the de-clutch bracket (1198) on the tension arm (1066) and pivot the de-clutch bracket away from the belts.

  • Page 27: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Maintenance on the Verticutter engine should be carried out as per the manufacturer’s owner’s manual supplied with this machine. To drain engine oil; 1. Place a container near the front of the machine. 2. Raise the back wheels of the machine slightly to angle the engine forward slightly.

  • Page 28: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule During first 4 hours :  Check tension on blade engagement handle; adjust if required  Check tension on rotor belts; adjust as required  Check that bolts on handle assemblies pivot points are smooth in operation, not too sloppy or too binding ...
  • Page 29 FUEL TANK DIAGRAM Port Number Description 1054 Main Cover 1168 Rotor Belt Cover 1286 fuel Tank 1206 Rotor Belt Cover Mount 1209 Upper Main Cover Mount Lower Main Cover Mount 1210 5197 Tank Ca_!! 5429 fuel Hose ¼"UNF x /4" Long Bolt ¼"Flat Washer ¼"...
  • Page 30 HOPPER DIAGRAM .,,, � Part Number Description 1016 R.H. Control Panel Upright 1266 Metering Tube 1267 Strip Clamp 1268 1268 Meterinq Strip 1274 Hopper 948 2 1287 Bearina Arm 1299 Carriaae Bracket 1370 Distributor Tray Guide , ... 1372 Injection Tube Rack 1373 Distributor Tray <'...
  • Page 31 ENGINE BASE DIAGRAM Port Number Oescriotio n 0067 ¼"x 50mm Kev 0373 En ine Shafi Bush 0589 Snrinn Bracket 061'1 Side Bush 1032 Double V Idler Pullev 1066 Tension Arm 1071 Solina Tension Arm 1141 Bell Backresl 1159 Enaine Bose 1163 Suooort Plate I 198...
  • Page 32 TRANSAXLE 1:s:!r:L f': ! !:!mt:?. � ! _ DescriQ1!on __ 0070 x 60mm Ke DIAGRAM 6 " 0322 Swivel 0348 Reverse S rin Bracket 0403 Pulle Bush Short Push Rgcl 0508 0511 Bush 0609 'V' Idler Pulle Neutral Ac!uato� r ___ 1061 l 068 Double ldlei Bracket...
  • Page 33 CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM 0508 Push Rod 0781 Pivot Bar Brack.et Part Number D;;�ri�!ion ,,,-\\ Riaht Hand Control PanelU�ri ht 1017 Left Hand Control Panel Unrinht 1167 Liftin□ Lever 1016 1183 Reverse Rod Brack:et ;� Fnd Coo ,,,,,1017 1208 Handle Grin 1211 Reverse Lever 1207...
  • Page 34 ,, Q escriptio.n_ PartNldr!]Q�-- 0358 I I� 0510 1204 0508 Short Liftinn Rod 0510 Bush 1J� 1 6 0 1016 _Right Hand_ Control Pan_ ;,_ I _ IJi:irigtl ✓� L� Left Hand Control Panel Unrinht 1017 .,__ -"- J - � _, - � __ 1159 Enoine Base 1181...
  • Page 35 REAR AXLE DIAGRAM 0570 Be□rina Soacer Descrintlon Part Number 0579 Yoke Bearinq Protector 103 4 1062 Rear Wheel Axle Scraoer 106 9 Short Wheel Snacer Lona Wheel Snacer 1070 1162 Rear Wheel Yoke 12B 9 Meterina Bracket Carriaae Brockel 1299 1355 Pivot Axle 1601...
  • Page 36 ROTOR HOUSING DIAGRAM 1464 1486 1-� - - --- -s�� -� Part Number 0039 Rotor Shaft Washer 0068 ¼ " x 25mm Key "" ;' - - - �l029 0094 Heiaht Adjustment Roller � 5078 , " 0232 Cuttinq Blade 533 7 "-..__ "- K "...
  • Page 37 AUGER DIAGRAM 1232 - - -. 1205- Parl Number Desaiolion 0403 Pu!!ev Bush 0610 V Idler Pullev 1205 Exclusion Strio 1232 Exclusion Strin Plate 1348 DeflecfOf Panel 1353 Auaer Cover Auner Endnlote 1488 1591 Auner Cover Mount - Too Auaer Cover Moun! - Bottom 1592 1637 Auner Shaft...

  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    9. Wiring Diagram GRADEN CONTOUR SAND INJECTION WIRING DIAGRAM Doc. #016-CS0l-WW ISSUE DATE: 10/12/2004 HONDA IGNITION SWITCH � � � � ::::, SAFETY SWITCH ...J � � � � � � � � w::::;; � BLACK �<I'. 8 PIN CONNECTOR 8 PIN CONNECTOR �...

  • Page 39: Warning/Compliance Decals

    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 (x3) Part No. 5353 - CE Compliance Decal...
  • Page 40 Warning/Compliance Decals (cont'd) UNLEADED FUEL PART No. 5363- Unleaded Fuel Decal PART No. 5361 - No Naked Flame/Smoking Decal PART No. 5364- Muffler Warning Decal (x2) DANGER MUFFLER HOT PART No. 5362 Advisory Hearing Protection Decal...
  • Page 41 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. #034-CSI-H-WW Issue Date: 19/4/2006...

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