4 General description of machine
The machine has been designed for professional use:
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On sports fields and golf courses
The machine is constructed as follows: Some parts are available as an optional extra.
Components
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Aeration shaft
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Running rollers
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Runner
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Sand bunker
Table 1: Machine parts and drive
Depending on the model, the machine functions are as follows:
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Restoring/maintaining stretches of grass
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Applying sand into the trenches created
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Creating improved drainage
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Stripping the top layer
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Aerating greens
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Buffering the sand to be dealt with
A tractor provides the power needed to drive and tow the machine.
The power of the tractor is transferred to the machine via a: PTO drive shaft
The PTO shaft must rotate at: 540 revolutions per minute
The machine is operated from the tractor driver's seat
The tractor's three-point hitch is used to couple up the machine. The machine is fitted with coupling
points for a tractor with a lifting hitch of Category 1
Drive
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Main gearbox
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Fixed shaft drive
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Chain drive
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Torque limiter
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