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T3000i Series
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
T3000iLOGO
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PARTS LIST
TURFCO
T3000i
Applicator
Spreader Sprayer
Product Number 85874
Starting Serial Number T00521
Product Number 85875
Starting Serial Number T00801
US Patent Number 8,056,828
Additional Patents Pending
Manual Number 668767 Rev C
IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE
TURFCO MFG. INC.
Phone (763) 785-1000 • FAX (763) 785-0556
2014 Turfco Mfg., Inc.
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Series
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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 2014 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Lists ..............................43 Decals ..............................75 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your Turfco 3000i Series Applicator. It will be necessary to furnish your Product Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. T3000i Series Applicator...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    TURFCO is a registered trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. ® T3000i™ 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 T3000i SERIES 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 T3000i SERIES 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 CONTACT, INHALATION, EXPOSURE AND/OR OVEREXPOSURE READ THE LABELS FROM THE PRODUCT. DANGER THE TURFCO T3000i DOES NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THE HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE OR OVEREXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS. THE TURFCO T3000i DOES NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THE HAZARDS OF CHEMICALS BEING USED DURING APPLICATION OR AFTER APPLICATION.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR Welcome Welcome to the Turfco T3000i Series Applicator. This manual will describe the machine, give correct operating procedures, and help you learn and understand correct operation. Operation of this machine without training can result in injury to the operator or damage to the machine.

  • Page 8: Operation - Driving Operation - Check List

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR OPERATION OPERATION Before Operating the T3000i 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.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR OPERATION DRIVING THE MACHINE SUPPORT BAR (See Figures 3, 4 and 5) To begin your driving lesson you will FORWARD need a large smooth paved level area like a parking lot. Forward and Reverse Operation (See Figure 3) REVERSE 1.
  • 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 T3000i 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 5. The same technique is used for going down over a curb. WARNING The Turfco T3000i 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 T3000i 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 T3000i SERIES 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 T3000i SERIES 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 T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR OPERATION 2. Place the Trim Spread HANDLE PULLED HANDLE PUSHED HANDLE TIPPED HANDLE PUSHED Border Patrol handle down FULLY BACK FORWARD TO OUT TO BYPASS FULLY FORWARD in the trim position. TO CLOSE VARI-RATE 60% VARI-RATE STOP...

  • Page 17: Spreading Operation On The Lawn

    OPERATION TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR Trimming to Right Using the 3-1/2 MPH Speed Lever 18 TO 19 FEET 1. Set the 3-1/2 mph Speed Lever (on the right speed control handle) in the forward position. This will maintain your forward speed at 3-1/2 mph.

  • 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 T3000i 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 T3000i SERIES 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...

  • Page 20: Spraying Operation

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR OPERATION SPRAY OPERATION ON THE LAWN TRIM AROUND Keep your left side tire about 2 to 3 inches away All lawns are different. Most accidents happen when EDGE from any walks or drives you do not want product...

  • Page 21: Transporting The Machine To The Worksite

    OPERATION TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR Transporting the Machine to the Worksite Whether you use trailers, carriers or a pickup, loading and unloading the T3000i 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 T3000i SERIES 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...
  • Page 23 OPERATION TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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...

  • Page 24: Spreader Calibration

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR 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 T3000i has two spreader ground speeds - ● 5 mph.
  • Page 25 TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR SPREADER CALIBRATION The white cam is calibrated into ones and tens. Each number has 10 clicks between them so make note of your settings. Example - set at 5 plus 2 clicks is 5.2 for an opening setting.
  • Page 26 TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR SPREADER CALIBRATION 3-1/2 MPH SPREADER CALIBRATION Two facts you need to know before you begin - 3-1/2 MPH ● The pounds of fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. you want to spread. SPEED LEVER ● The actual ground speed of your unit WHEN USING 3-1/2 MPH SPEED.
  • Page 27 TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR SPREADER CALIBRATION Calibration for 4 lbs of fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. at 12/6 foot spread pattern at 3-1/2 mph. You will be using your ground speed time for 166 feet at 3-1/2 mph. Step 1. Start with an empty hopper. Remove the spreader spinner wheel and shaft. Remove the pull pin at the very bottom of the shaft under the bearing and remove the pin that holds the spinner wheel in place.
  • Page 28 TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR Spreading Calibration Record NARROW SPREAD AT FULL SPEED WIDE 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 29 TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR Spreading Calibration Record NARROW SPREAD AT 3-1/2 MPH WIDE SPREAD AT 3-1/2 MPH SPEED SPEED SECONDS SECONDS GATE PRODUCT GATE PRODUCT DATE DIAL BEING DATE DIAL BEING TRAVEL TRAVEL SETTING SETTING SPREAD SPREAD 166' FEET 111' FEET OP85874-32RevC 85874 &...
  • Page 30 SPREADER CALIBRATION TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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 31 TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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 32: Sprayer Calibration

    Calibration should only be done by licensed persons. The Turfco 3000 Applicator is designed to be used on large or small turf areas. ● For large turf areas you will want to calibrate for a 9 foot wide effective application width. A 9 foot wide application means that when you travel 111 feet you will cover 1000 sq.
  • Page 33 SPRAYER CALIBRATION TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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 34 TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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...
  • Page 35 TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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...

  • Page 36: Service And Maintenance

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ● Inspect the entire machine for loose fasteners. Retighten as required. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, ● Inspect all the operator controls for proper Do Not Service, Inspect, Lubricate Or operation.

  • Page 37: Inspection And Cleaning

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR CLEANING REMOVAL OF THE SPINNER WHEEL (See Figure 25) - The spinner wheel can be removed to aid in IMPORTANT!! inspection and cleaning. First remove two spinner wheel pull pins. One from under the spinner and Keeping the machine clean and free of fertilizer one on the bottom of the spinner shaft.

  • Page 38: Lubrication

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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...

  • Page 39: Recommended Service Schedule

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TURFCO T3000i SERIES APPLICATOR Recommended Service Schedule WHEN TO PERFORM SERVICE WASH AND CLEAN UNIT INSPECT HARDWARE CHASSIS LUBE GREASE FITTINGS (6) ENGINE CHECK OIL LEVEL CHANGE OIL CHANGE OIL FILTER CHECK/CLEAN AIR FILTER CHANGE AIR FILTER...

  • Page 40: Location Of Spray System Shutoff Valve And Strainer Screen

    TURFCO T3000i SERIES 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).

  • Page 41: V-Belt Identification

    The T3000i Series Product Number 85875 is equipped with a factory installed Turfco Electric Start Kit. The T3000i Series Product Number 85874 does not have a factory installed Electric Start Kit. If a 85874 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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