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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.turfco.com 2004 Turfco Mfg., Inc.
Adjustments ........................14 Parts Lists ..........................18 Decals ...........................31 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your TurnAer-26. It will be necessary to furnish your Model Designation, Product Number, and Serial Number when ordering parts. TurnAer-26 Model Designation...
The TurnAer-26 is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than the aeration of turf. The TurnAer-26 is NOT designed for or intended to accept riders.
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”...
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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.
ASSEMBLY ™ Assembly SAFETY FIRST!! STORAGE OPERATING POSITION POSITION WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, ROTATE HANDLEBAR Remove Wire From Spark Plug Before INTO OPERATING Performing Any Assembly Procedure POSITION Do Not Use The Engine To Perform Or SAFE-14 Aid In Any Assembly Procedures. Always Follow All Safety Hazard Warnings.
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Ensure that the clutch handle and throttle control hardware and securely tighten. operate smoothly without binding or rubbing on any STEP 4. (See Figure 3) The clutch control cable is TurnAer-26 components. attached to the clutch control handle and factory CAUTION WARNING adjusted for the middle handlebar mounting position.
The TurnAer-26 is a self-propelled, steerable, coring The operator controls are located on the handlebar. tine aerator. The TurnAer-26 is intended to be used for They consist of the engine throttle, the clutch handle, the aeration of the turf or soil at a properly prepared the steering brake controls, and the transport wheels worksite.
Applying both steering brakes at the good operating condition. Do not alter engine controls same time will not stop the aerator. To stop the aerator, and/or operate the TurnAer-26 with defective or non- release the clutch handle. operational engine controls.
Deficiencies are anything that may cause damage to the machine, cause injury to the Do not tip the TurnAer-26 on its back or nose during operator, or cause injury to bystanders. Prepare the transportation, operation, service or cleaning. If tipped, worksite by correcting any deficiencies found during...
Handlebar Before Engaging Any Operator Control insufficient oil levels in the engine crankcase. If the Handle. TurnAer-26 is operated on a slope, the “Oil Alert System” may detect a low oil condition causing the Slowly Engage The Clutch Handle. Fast engine to shut down.
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For best aerating or across the slope. Never operate the TurnAer-26 on results, limit turns to gentle sweeping turns and normal slopes over 15° degrees.
Do not high pressure wash. Staying Raised (Actuated). Storage Wheel Lift Cables Caught. Operating On Too Steep Of A TO STORE the TurnAer-26 over a extended period, Slope. clean all surfaces and remove any remaining aeration Clutch Control Slipping V–Belt At Clutch.
Engine and Gear Reducer: CHECK OIL LEVELS Do Not Lubricate Or Adjust The DAILY. Follow the engine manufacturer’s manual for TurnAer-26 With the Engine Running. intervals of oil change, proper oil types, and fill levels for the engine and the gear reduction unit.
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SERVICE ™ up and down movement of 1/2” inch to 3/4” inch. Take Step 2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. Change the tension cable by turning the adjuster. measurement at a center point on the chain between Limit adjustments to one turn at a time until tension the front drum sprocket and the tine reel sprocket.
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SERVICE ™ Steering Brakes Cable Adjustment (See Figure 8): Step 2. Slightly back off the pad adjusting screw until The brake cable conduit end has an adjustment to the pads not longer touch the rotor. Turn the rotor and take-up any slack in the cable caused by cable stretch. check that the pads do not contact the rotor.
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SERVICE ™ V-Belt Replacement (See Figure 11) 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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