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TURFCO T3100 Operator's Manual

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T3100 Applicator
US Patent 8,056,828 and 8,632,018 - Additional Patents Pending
DANGER -
INJURY. THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE
TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP, OPERATE
OR SERVICE THE MACHINE.
1655 101st Avenue NE • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449-4420 USA
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PARTS LIST
TURFCO
T3100
Applicator
Spreader Sprayer
Product Number 85876
Starting Serial Number W00501
Product Number 85877
Starting Serial Number W00801
Manual Number 669833 Rev A
IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE
TURFCO MFG. INC.
Phone (763) 785-1000 • FAX (763) 785-0556
2015 Turfco Mfg., Inc.
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matt geater
May 16, 2025

how many square feet does the 18 gallons on turfco t3100 cover

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Mr. Anderson
May 22, 2025

With the TURFCO T3100, spraying at a rate of 1 quart per 1,000 square feet, 18 gallons (which is 72 quarts) would cover:

72 quarts × 1,000 sq ft/quart = 72,000 square feet.

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  • Page 1 TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE. TURFCO MFG. INC. 1655 101st Avenue NE • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449-4420 USA Phone (763) 785-1000 • FAX (763) 785-0556 2015 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Lists ..............................41 Decals ..............................73 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your Turfco 3100 Applicator. It will be necessary to furnish your Product Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. T3100 Applicator...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    TURFCO is a registered trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. ® T3100™ and VARI-RATE™ are trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. SPYKER, ACCUWAY, and BORDER PATROL trademarks of Spyker Spreaders, Brinly-Hardy, Inc. DELAVAN is a trademark of Delavan Pumps Inc. - AQUATEC™ is a trademark of AquaTec International, Inc.

  • Page 4: General Safety Practices

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SAFETY General Safety Practices Safety on the job should always be a top priority. spraying chemicals and fertilizers. Training and experience are important factors in the ● Eye Protection: Safety glasses and/or face shields safe operation of equipment. Please consider the...
  • Page 5 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SAFETY ● Beware of slippery conditions. Wet turf can be ● Do not store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame, encountered on slopes, when turning or stopping, or nor near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water at higher speeds. heater that uses a pilot light or can create a spark.

  • Page 6: Recognizing Safety Warnings And Chemical Hazards

    PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CONTACT, INHALATION, EXPOSURE AND/OR OVEREXPOSURE READ THE LABELS FROM THE PRODUCT. DANGER THE TURFCO T3100 DOES NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THE HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE OR OVEREXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS. THE TURFCO T3100 DOES NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THE HAZARDS OF CHEMICALS BEING USED DURING APPLICATION OR AFTER APPLICATION.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    The T3100 is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than the application of properly prepared turf care products to the turf. Operation is intended to be at properly prepared worksites only.

  • Page 8: Operation - Driving Operation - Check List

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR OPERATION OPERATION Before Operating the T3100 Series Applicator and Before Starting the Engine, 1. Read the Operators Manual and Watch the Operation CD. 2. Check the oil in the engine. 3. Check air pressure in the front and rear tires. Inflate to PSI shown on tire. 3. Fill the machine with fresh approved gasoline.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR DRIVING CONTROLS CHOKE Locate the Parking Brake. Test the movement of the lever to the ON and OFF positions. The brake FORWARD FAST should always be set in the ON position when the operator is not present on the machine.

  • Page 10: Driving The Machine

    Using Forward Speed Control Pedal (See Figure 4) The T3100 Applicator has a “Forward Speed Control Pedal”. This pedal can be used to control forward speed, the same as the forward speed control handles. This allows the operator...
  • Page 11 Steering the Machine Now you are ready to try the steering and driving the machine on the parking lot. Like your car, the Turfco T3100 Applicator steers uses a steering wheel. A full spin to the right will give you a full right turn and a full spin to the left give you a full left turn..
  • Page 12 (See Figure 6) Now that you are familiar with driving the T3100 Applicator, you are ready to try all the same turns and maneuvers you learned in the parking lot on the lawn. Now you are ready to move up into the lawn and practice turns, trimming, getting close around trees and obstacles.
  • Page 13 ● Do not operate the machine across the face of a slope or at 90º degree angles to the slope. WARNING The Turfco T3100 Applicator is not designed to be operated on any incline or slope exceeding 15º Degrees. Operation on inclines of more than 15º degrees can result in injury and/or damage to the machine.

  • Page 14: Spreader

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR OPERATION THE SPREADER The spreader has several components and controls you should be familiar with before operating the machine. 1. HOPPER (See Figure 8) - The spreader hopper size is 2.9 cubic feet and holds 175 pounds (0.08 Cubic Meter/ 79.4 Kg.) of material.
  • Page 15 OPERATION TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR 5. SPINNER WHEEL (See Figure 8 and 9) - The SPREADER SPINNER Spinner Wheel broadcasts the material from WHEEL SPEED the hopper. The speed of the spinner wheel is CONTROL controlled by the Spinner Speed Control.

  • Page 16: Operation For Trimming

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR OPERATION HANDLE PULLED HANDLE PUSHED HANDLE TIPPED HANDLE PUSHED FULLY BACK FORWARD TO OUT TO BYPASS FULLY FORWARD TO CLOSE VARI-RATE 60% VARI-RATE STOP FOR 100% GATE STOP SETTING GATE OPENING VARI-RATE ADJUSTABLE GATE STOP SPREADER GATE...

  • Page 17: Spreading Operation On The Lawn

    1. Practice with the T3100 before you try to operate it on a lawn. Practice in all kinds of conditions for at least 30 minutes. Simulate close quarter operation (i.e.

  • Page 18: Sprayer Controls And Components

    3. TANKS (See Figure 14) - The Turfco T3100 Applicator has two liquid tanks. Each Tank has a capacity of 9 gallons for a total of 18 gallons (68.1 liters). The tanks are connected to maintain an equal balance in both tanks.
  • Page 19 OPERATION TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SPINNER SPRAY PRESSURE SPEED FORWARD FORWARD TRIM SPRAY SPRAY GUN FULL SPRAY SPRAY CONTROLS REVERSE REVERSE SPRAY GUN PUMP NARROW TRIM WIDE SPRAY SPRAY CONTROL CONTROL PRESSURE CONTROL GAUGE SPRAY PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL SPRAY KNOB TRIGGER...

  • Page 20: Spraying Operation

    Practice trim spray nozzle will spray 3’ to 4’ feet wide. The with the T3100 before you try to operate it on a lawn. spray will start 2” to 3” inches to the left of the left Practice in all kinds of conditions for at least 30 minutes.

  • Page 21: Transporting The Machine To The Worksite

    Transporting the Machine to the Worksite Whether you use trailers, carriers or a pickup, loading and unloading the T3100 Applicator is very easy using the hydrostatic drive. Just approach the load area or ramps, get off the machine and slowly walk it into or onto the transport device.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Tables

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GROUND SPEED ENGINE RPM WRONG WRONG TRIM SPEED LEVER IN WRONG POSITION BENT OR MISADJUSTED TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENT ROD V-BELT TO TRANSAXLE DAMAGED OR MISADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE ON OR NOT DISENGAGING OVERLOADED...
  • Page 23 OPERATION TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPRAYER PROBLEMS NO PRESSURE OR BLOCKED FILTER LOW PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE IN OFF POSITION PUMP V-BELT FAILURE OR TENSION WRONG PUMP FAILURE HOSES FROM TANK TO PUMP BLOCKED OR KINKED HOSES FROM PUMP TO REGULATOR BLOCKED OR KINKED...

  • Page 24: Spreader Calibration

    Calibration of Spreader Calibrate the machine for product desired. See the product label for application rates. Calibration should only be done by licensed persons. The T3100 has a 5 mph ground speed. The T3100 has two spreader widths - ● 18 foot wide for a 9 foot effective width (18/9).
  • Page 25 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SPREADER CALIBRATION Step 4. Move the spreader gate control handle to make sure the gate is operating correctly. Step 5. Fill the hopper with at least 20 lbs of fertilizer. Step 6. Move the Spreader Gate Control Handle to the right or out from the machine so it misses the Vari-Rate Gate Stop.
  • Page 26 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR Spreading Calibration Record WIDE SPREAD AT FULL SPEED (5 WIDE SPREAD AT FULL SPEED (5 MPH) MPH) SECONDS SECONDS GATE PRODUCT GATE PRODUCT DATE DIAL BEING DATE DIAL BEING TRAVEL TRAVEL SETTING SETTING SPREAD SPREAD 111' FEET...
  • Page 27 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR Spreading Calibration Record NARROW SPREAD AT FULL SPEED NARROW SPREAD AT FULL SPEED (5 MPH) (5 MPH) SECONDS SECONDS GATE PRODUCT GATE PRODUCT DATE DIAL BEING DATE DIAL BEING TRAVEL TRAVEL SETTING SETTING SPREAD SPREAD 166' FEET...
  • Page 28 SPREADER CALIBRATION TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR Setting the Vari-Rate Stop (See Figure 20) This is the adjustable stop next to the gate opening lever on the top right of the unit. This is the setting you will use when you applicate on the narrow spinner setting for a 12/6 foot effective width. It comes into use when you push the Gate Opening Handle to the left or inwards toward the machine.
  • Page 29 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SPREADER CALIBRATION Setting the “Accuway” Spread Pattern Adjuster (See Figure 21 and Figure 22) The Accuway Spread Pattern Adjuster is a black plastic wedge that is under the spreader gate opening. When the gate is opened, the Accuway wedge controls where the material lands on the spinner wheel. This affects the throw of the material.

  • Page 30: Sprayer Calibration

    Each manufacturer of product (chemical) will have different application rates and different mixtures (dilution) for their product. You must refer to the product label to find the proper rate of application and to find the proper premix (dilution) of your product. You must properly premix your product outside of the T3100 tanks before adding or filling the tanks. We will use an example of spraying 1 quart of premixed product on 1000 square feet of turf at 5MPH with a 9 foot spray for large areas and an example of spraying 1 quart of premixed product on 1000 square feet of turf at 5MPH with a 6 foot spray for smaller areas.
  • Page 31 SPRAYER CALIBRATION TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR Calibration of Sprayer for 9 Foot Wide Effective at 5 mph for Large Areas Setting the sprayer application rate for 1 quart per 1000 sq. ft. at 5 mph and 9 foot wide effective spray swath.
  • Page 32 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SPRAYER CALIBRATION 9' Foot Wide Spray Calibration Record 9' FOOT WIDE SPRAY AT FULL SPEED 9' FOOT WIDE SPRAY AT FULL SPEED (5 MPH) (5 MPH) SECONDS SECONDS PUMP PUMP PRODUCT PRODUCT PRESSURE PRESSURE DATE BEING DATE...
  • Page 33 TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SPRAYER CALIBRATION 6' Foot Wide Spray Calibration Record 6' FOOT WIDE SPRAY AT FULL SPEED 6' FOOT WIDE SPRAY AT FULL SPEED (5 MPH) (5 MPH) SECONDS SECONDS PUMP PUMP PRODUCT PRODUCT PRESSURE PRESSURE DATE BEING DATE...

  • Page 34: Service And Maintenance

    TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, ● Inspect all the operator controls for proper Do Not Service, Inspect, Lubricate Or operation. Adjust The T3100 With Any Part of the ● Check the tires for proper inflation. Sprayer or Spinner Assembly Operating ● Inspect the spinner assembly spinner wheels.

  • Page 35: Inspection And Cleaning

    PULL PINS Storage Winter Storage Protection Against Freeze Damage TO STORE THE T3100 OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD, perform a complete inspection. Refer any The pump, tanks and spray system must be protected needed service or repair to service level personnel.

  • Page 36: Lubrication

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Lubrication ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (See Figure 26) REMOVE STORAGE TRAY TO CHECK ENGINE Engine: CHECK OIL LEVELS DAILY. Follow the engine manufacturer’s manual for intervals of oil ENGINE TRANSAXLE change, oil filter replacement, proper oil types, and OIL DIPSTICK RESERVOIR fill levels for the engine. Inspect and clean/replace...

  • Page 37: Recommended Service Schedule

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR Recommended Service Schedule WHEN TO PERFORM SERVICE WASH AND CLEAN UNIT INSPECT HARDWARE CHASSIS LUBE GREASE FITTINGS (4) ENGINE CHECK OIL LEVEL CHANGE OIL CHANGE OIL FILTER CHECK/CLEAN AIR FILTER CHANGE AIR FILTER CLEAN CARB LINKAGE...

  • Page 38: Location Of Spray System Shutoff Valve And Strainer Screen

    TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOCATION OF SPRAY AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM SYSTEM SHUTOFF VALVE AND STRAINER SCREEN (See Figure 28) When the handle on the shutoff valve is pulled down, flow from the tanks is stopped (closed). Remove strainer to access the screen (filter) for cleaning.

  • Page 39: V-Belt Identification

    The T3100 Series Product Number 85877 is equipped with a factory installed Turfco Electric Start Kit. The T3100 Series Product Number 85876 does not have a factory installed Electric Start Kit. If a 85876 has the Turfco electric start kit, it was sold separate and was customer installed. For kit installation information, refer to the manual for the Electric Start Kit (Turfco manual 668499).

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