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TURFCO TurnAer 6 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PARTS LIST
TURFCO
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Product Numbers 85372
Honda 2.98 kW (4.0 HP) GX120
Starting Serial Number J00101
U.S. Patent 6,708,773
Additional Patents Pending
Manual Number 665263
DANGER -
IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE 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.
TURFCO MFG. INC.
1655 101
Avenue NE ● Minneapolis, MN 55449-4420 USA
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Phone (763) 785-1000 ● FAX (763) 785-0556 ● www.turfcodirect.com
2007 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

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  • Page 1 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 101 Avenue NE ● Minneapolis, MN 55449-4420 USA Phone (763) 785-1000 ● FAX (763) 785-0556 ● www.turfcodirect.com 2007 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Lists ..........................20 Decals ...........................33 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your TurnAer 6. It will be necessary to furnish your Model Designation, Product Number, and Serial Number when ordering parts. TurnAer 6 Model Designation...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    The TurnAer 6 is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than the aeration of turf. The TurnAer 6 is only intended to accept riders when properly equipped with an optional TurnAer Chariot (Product #86168).

  • Page 4: Recognizing Safety Warnings And General Safety Practices

    SAFETY ™ Recognizing Safety Warnings Used In Manual LOOK FOR THE SAFETY HAZARD WARNING SYMBOL The symbol is used to alert the operator of safety hazards. It is used in conjunction with the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. DANGER WARNING CAUTION “DANGER”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY ™ The operator must be aware of the conditions around Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then the machine. Be careful to observe other people and pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent machines in the area.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ™ ASSEMBLY Assembly WARNING SAFETY FIRST!! SAFETY FIRST!! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Remove Wire From Spark Plug Before Support the Tine Reel Assemblies On a Secure Performing Any Assembly Procedure Wooden Surface To Ensure that the Tine Reel Assemblies Will Not Fall Or Drop On Hands Do Not Use The Engine To Perform Or Aid In and Feet.
  • Page 7 ™ ASSEMBLY HANDLEBAR MOUNTING HEIGHTS HIGH POSITIONS LOW POSITIONS MIDDLE POSITION 42” (1066 mm) HIGH 36” (914 mm) 39” (990 mm) 36-1/2” (927 mm) 43” (1092 mm) NOTE - MEASUREMENTS ARE WITH THE AERATOR LOWERED AND THE TINES IN THE GROUND. HIGH MIDDLE FRAME...

  • Page 8: Description

    The TurnAer 6 is a self-propelled, steerable, coring and the rear transport wheels latch handle. Ensure that tine aerator. The TurnAer 6 is intended to be used for all operator controls are in good operating condition. Do the aeration of the turf or soil at a properly prepared not alter operator controls and/or operate the TurnAer worksite.

  • Page 9: Description Of Handlebar In Storage Position

    Do not alter engine controls During Transport (tines out of the turf) and/or operate the TurnAer 6 with defective or non- DS85372-05 Applying the right hand control transfers power to the operational engine controls.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Check - For a buildup of dirt, cores, and grass  The TurnAer 6 tines operate under the ground at a depth around the tine reels and under the top guard. of 70 mm (2-3/4” inches). Under certain conditions, the Check - All guards are in place.

  • Page 11: Planning Your Aerating Path

    If operated on a steep slope or when operated in an unsafe manner, the TurnAer 6 can tip, roll over, or roll back on to the operator or bystanders. When on a slope of 15°...

  • Page 12: Turnaer 6 Operating Instructions

    The TurnAer was designed to make the aeration TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, procedure easier for the operator. When operated Always Operate the TurnAer 6 Safely. properly the TurnAer will reduce lifting the aerator out Follow All Safety Precautions and Wear the of the ground during operation by 90%.
  • Page 13 OPERATION ™ TRANSPORT AERATE TINES UP TINES DOWN TURN TURN LEFT RIGHT OP85372-06 FIGURE 8 ● To engage the drive you simply pull back on the When transporting with the TurnAer Chariot attached, clutch bail and engage the right control. be aware of obstacles and increased stopping distances.
  • Page 14 TINES DOWN LEFT RIGHT Move the TurnAer 6 to the turf before raising the the steering system. This is the 10% of the time you transport wheels to lower the tines. Raise the transport will have to lift that we referred to earlier. Do not muscle...

  • Page 15: Operator Daily Inspection

    Mechanism Damaged. Storage Transport Wheel Handle Staying Raised (Actuated). TO STORE the TurnAer 6 over a extended period, clean Wheel Lift Cable Caught. all surfaces and remove any remaining aeration cores Operating On Too Steep Of A from the machine. Use only Low Pressure Wash on Slope.

  • Page 16: Service

    SERVICE ™ Service for intervals of oil change, proper oil types, and fill WARNING levels for the engine and the gear reduction unit. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, ADJUSTMENTS Do Not Lubricate Or Adjust The TurnAer With the Engine Running. Check and retighten nuts and screws frequently to Remove The Wire From The Spark Plug.
  • Page 17 SERVICE ™ Step 3. Move adjuster in or out. Moving the cable end out Clutch Cable and V-Belt Adjustment (See Figure increases the tension - moving in decreases tension. 12): The clutch cable has an adjuster (located at Tighten nuts to secure adjustment. the end of the cable) to increase or decrease the V- belt tension.
  • Page 18 SERVICE ™ Steering Control and Transport Control Caliper Pad CABLE CONDUIT Adjustment (See Figure 13): The caliper housings CALIPER JAM NUTS have a pad adjusting screw to allow adjustment for HOUSING wear in the pads and the rotor. Before adjusting, INSIDE OUTSIDE ensure that the steering and transport control levers...
  • Page 19 SERVICE ™ V-Belt Replacement (See Figure 16) Step 7. Reinstall shaft connector [A]. Punch mark [B] must be towards the large pulley, the “X” marks Use the following steps for V-belt replacement: must both be on the same side of the connector. Step 1.

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