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TURFCO T3000 85872 Operator's Manual

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T3000 Applicator
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
T3000LOGOREVB
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PARTS LIST
TURFCO
T3000
Applicator
Spreader Sprayer
Product Number 85872
Starting Serial Number P00501
Patent Pending
Manual Number 668507 Rev A
IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE
TURFCO MFG. INC.
Phone (763) 785-1000 • FAX (763) 785-0556
2011 Turfco Mfg., Inc.
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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 2011 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How To Obtain Parts and Service ......................38 Parts Lists ..............................39 Decals ..............................66 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your Turfco 3000 Applicator. It will be necessary to furnish your Product Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. T3000 Applicator 85872...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    TURFCO is a registered trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. ® T3000™ 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 T3000 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 T3000 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.

  • Page 6: Recognizing Safety Warnings And Chemical Hazards

    PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXPOSURE AND/OR READ ALL CHEMICAL OVEREXPOSURE WARNING LABELS. READ THE LABELS FROM THE PRODUCT. DANGER THE TURFCO T3000 DOES NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FROM THE HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE OR CONTACT OR INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    Intended Use The Turfco T3000™ Applicator is a self-powered ride-on spreader/sprayer. The T3000 is intended to be used for the application of properly prepared turf care liquid spray products and turf care granular products. The T3000 is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than the application of properly prepared turf care products to the turf.

  • Page 8: Operation - Driving Operation - Check List

    7. Do not start the engine - you are not ready yet. WARNING Turfco T3000 Applicator Operator Driving Controls (See Figure 2) Warning: Driving the T3000 Before driving the applicator become familiar with the operator controls. Applicator without training and A.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR DRIVING CONTROLS CHOKE FORWARD Locate the Parking Brake. Test the movement of the lever to the ON and OFF positions. The brake FAST should always be set in the ON position when the operator is not present on the machine.

  • Page 10: Driving The Machine

    TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR OPERATION DRIVING THE MACHINE (See Figures 3, 4, and 5) To begin your driving lesson you will need a large smooth paved level area like a parking lot. Forward and Reverse Operation (See Figure 3) SUPPORT BAR 1.
  • Page 11 Now you are ready to try the steering and driving the machine on the parking lot. Like your car, the Turfco T3000 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 9 FOOT left give you a full left turn..
  • Page 12 5. The same technique is used for going down over a curb. WARNING The Turfco T3000 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 13 ● Do not operate the machine across the face of a slope or at 90º degree angles to the slope. WARNING The Turfco T3000 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 T3000 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 2.03 cubic feet and holds 120 pounds (0.06 Cubic Meter/54.4 Kg.) of material.
  • Page 15 OPERATION TURFCO T3000 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 T3000 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 SPREADER...

  • Page 17: Spreading Operation On The Lawn

    OPERATION TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR Reducing Spread Pattern 60% To Go Thru a Narrow Area. 18 TO 19 FEET 1. Adjust the Vari-Rate Adjustable Gate Stop so it is at 60% of full open setting for your product (Licensed Operator Adjustment Only).

  • Page 18: Sprayer Controls And Components

    The gauge should read 40 PSI when spraying. Note: If the tanks are empty, the gauge will read zero. 3. TANKS (See Figure 14) - The Turfco T3000 Applicator has two liquid tanks. Each Tank has a capacity of 8 gallons for a total of 16 gallons (60.56 liters).
  • Page 19 OPERATION TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR FORWARD FORWARD PSI (KPA) TRIM SPRAY SPRAY GUN FULL SPRAY SPRAY PRESSURE SPRAY CONTROL REVERSE REVERSE SPRAY GUN PUMP NARROW TRIM WIDE SPRAY CONTROL PRESSURE SPRAY CONTROL CONTROL GAUGE SPRAY PUMP SPRAY PRESSURE CONTROL TRIGGER KNOB...

  • Page 20: Spraying Operation

    TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR OPERATION SPRAY OPERATION ON THE LAWN TRIM Keep your left side tire about 2 to 3 inches away All lawns are different. Most accidents happen when AROUND from any walks or drives you do not want product...

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