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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 2005 Turfco Mfg., Inc.
Location and Description of the WIDESPIN 1530 Major Components ..........17 Location and Description of the Operator Position ................18 Location and Description of the WIDESPIN 1530 Engine and Operator Controls .......18 Operation - Tow Vehicle and Tow Vehicle Hitch Requirements ................20 WIDESPIN 1530 Maximum Angle of Operation ...................
FIGURE 1 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your Turfco WideSpin 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser. It will be necessary to furnish your Product Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. WideSpin™ 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser...
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Intended Use: The Turfco WIDESPIN™ 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser is a towed-type self-powered broadcast top dresser. The 1530 is intended to be used for the application of properly prepared organic top dressing material. The 1530 is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than the application of properly prepared organic top dressing material.
Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. ® ® WIDESPIN™, LIGHTSPREAD™ and HEAVYSPREAD™ are trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. HONDA™ is a registered trademark of American Honda Motor Co. Inc. How To Obtain Parts and Service To order parts, or to arrange repair service, contact To ensure safety and proper operation, always purchase the nearest authorized TURFCO dealer.
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 • Do not operate any equipment at unsafe speeds. the engine is equipped with an electric starting system. Speeds should be reduced when turning or operating • Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or any on slopes. The operator must use common sense to hard object.
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY Setup and Assembly HOPPER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 2) Step 1. Attach the front hopper seal to the front hopper panel. Use only the lower row of holes on the seal WARNING and the panel. Face the black side of seal up towards the inside of the hopper.
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY Step 3. Install a 1/4” clip nut to each top corner of the HOPPER DEFLECTORS AND MANUAL TUBE side panels. (Quantity 4) INSTALLATION (See Figure 3) Step 4. Assemble the front and rear panels to the side Step 5.
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION OF HOPPER TO THE WIDESPIN Step 9. Attach the extensions of the side seals to the 1530 FRAME (See Figure 4) frame using the seal retainer strips. Use 1/4” x 5/8” hex head screws and nuts (Quantity 4). Insert the Step 7.
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY 3/8" x 3/4" LONG RIGHT HAND 3/8" LOCK WASHERS HEX HEAD MOUNTING AND 3/8" HEX NUTS SCREWS BRACKET 3/8" LOCK WASHERS AND 3/8" HEX NUTS 3/4" NYLOCK PLASTIC WASHER LEFT HAND MOUNTING BRACKET 3/4" x 1-1/4" LONG HEX HEAD SCREWS 3/4"...
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY CONTROL WIRING HARNESS PLASTIC TIE WRAPS FOR MAIN WIRING HARNESS 1/2" X 4-1/2" LONG HEX HEAD SCREW WITH 1/2" LOCK WASHERS AND 1/2" HEX NUTS HITCH STANDARD STRAIGHT TONGUE AND HITCH ASSEMBLY JACKSTAND AS85804-06 FIGURE 7 STANDARD STRAIGHT TONGUE AND HITCH...
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 5TH WHEEL HITCH ASSEMBLY REMOVE AND DISCARD RUBBER GROMMET 1/2" X 4-1/2" LONG HEX HEAD SCREW WITH 1/2" LOCK WASHERS AND 1/2" HEX NUTS PLASTIC TIE WRAPS FOR CONTROL BOX CABLE HARNESS JACKSTAND AS85804-07 FIGURE 8 Step 22.
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY DO NOT NEGATIVE (-) POSITIVE (+) START THE ENGINE BATTERY BATTERY Check Engine Oil Level TERMINAL TERMINAL and Check Hydraulic Tank Fluid Level. BLACK AS85804-08 12 VOLT GROUP U1A (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) FIGURE 9 INSTALLATION OF BATTERY AND BATTERY Step 25.
The tow vehicle must be properly equipped to power does not interfere with the hitch, safety chains, wiring and tow the WIDESPIN 1530 top dresser. The tow harness, or any part of the tow vehicle (especially vehicle must have the following: during sharp turns).
INTENDED USE AND FUNCTION drivers position on the tow vehicle. The 1530 spinner assembly is intended to be operated only when the top The WIDESPIN 1530 is intended to be used for the application of properly prepared organic top dressing LIGHTSREAD AND HEAVYSPREAD...
Manual Tube: The manual tube is located on the front panel of the hopper. The tube is used to store the The WIDESPIN 1530 has two settings to control top operators manual. dressing material volume rates and the spread patterns.
DESCRIPTION Battery Box: The battery box is located on the right and provides adjustment/correction to spread patterns. front corner of the 1530 frame. The box holds a 12 volt Vane adjustment is required when changing between DC group U1A battery (customer supplied). Lightspread and Heavyspread.
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DESCRIPTION Spinner Speed Hydraulic Flow Control: The hydraulic Conveyor Belt Speed Control: The speed control speed control varies regulates the amount of speed of the spinner wheels hydraulic flow to the conveyor regulating amount belt motor and regulates the of hydraulic flow sent to the speed of the conveyor belt.
Spinner Assembly When It Is TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OPERATING Operating. and To Avoid Damage to the WIDESPIN 1530 Top Dresser and the Tow Vehicle, Do Not Operate on Slopes Over 15° Degrees. TOW VEHICLE AND TOW VEHICLE HITCH REQUIREMENTS...
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY operational engine controls. and To Avoid Damage to the Machine, DO NOT Tow the WIDESPIN 1530 Top Dresser WIDESPIN 1530 WARM–UP OPERATION Over 12.8 Km/h (8 MPH). Before operating the 1530 top dresser, allow a warm–up...
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OPERATION LIGHTSPREAD™ HEAVYSPREAD™ WARNING WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Always Stop the Engine Before Making Any Lightspread or Heavyspread Adjustments. LIGHTSPREAD™ HEAVYSPREAD™ <3 LIGHTSPREAD™ HEAVYSPREAD™ ADJUST METERING GATE PULL METERING GATE IN THE “LIGHTSPREAD" STOP PIN OUT. ADJUST RANGE. METERING GATE WITHIN “HEAVYSPREAD"...
OPERATION SETTING CONTROLS FOR LIGHTSPREAD OR SETTING WIDESPIN 1530 SPINNER HYDRAULIC HEAVYSPREAD OPERATIONS (See Figure 13) SPEED CONTROL (See Figure 13) Changes to the settings of the spinner speed control, The speed control varies the metering gate, spinner diverter, spinner wheel vane...
See Figure 13 for the location and WARNING direction of adjustment for each individual vane. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Always Stop the Engine Before Making SETTING WIDESPIN 1530 CONVEYOR SPEED Adjustments to the Spinner Vanes. CONTROL (See Figure 13) Turning knob...
Moderate and constant speed will provide the best top spinner wheels. dressing results. A varying ground speed will create an WIDESPIN 1530 SHUTDOWN AND UNHITCHING unwanted varied thickness and pattern. Ground speed during top dressing should not exceed 12.8 Km/h (8 After operation, stop the power to the conveyor belt and MPH).
Before and after each use, check the following items: Storage ● Inspect for damaged or missing guards on the 1530 TO STORE THE WIDESPIN 1530 OVER A EXTENDED and the spinner assembly. Do not operate any PERIOD, perform a complete inspection. Refer any machine with missing or damaged guards.
OPERATION Troubleshooting Table PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Spinner Low Electrical Power or No Electrical Poor Spinner Speed Control Setting Wrong. Spreading Refer To Operation Section in This Assembly Power or From Tow Vehicle To Operate Results Manual. ON/OFF Switch or Hydraulic Valve Conveyor Block Solenoids.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Do Not Attempt To Adjust, Inspect, Service or Lubricate any Part of the DANGER WIDESPIN 1530 When It Is Operating. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Be Aware of High Hydraulic Oil Temperatures. Do Not Use Your Fingers Or Hands Serious Burns and Injuries Are Possible.
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Service Level Maintenance To prolong the life of the conveyor belt, store the 1530 WARNING with the hopper empty, belt cleaned, and out of direct sunlight. THE FOLLOWING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ARE CONVEYOR BELT SCRAPER FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE LEVEL The scraper should lightly rub on the belt.
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING AND CENTERING for the conveyor belt to slightly move from side to ADJUSTMENTS (See Figure 18) side when the hopper is loaded. Check tracking and make small adjustments if needed. Both ends of If tracking or centering problems occur, first check the rear roller should be visible when the conveyor for unequal tension measurement on the conveyor belt is running true.
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Hydraulic System (See Figure 19) RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM HYDRAULIC FLUID DANGER AIR TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, -15° C 18° C (5° F) -7° C (65° F) Never Service Any Part of the Hydraulic 29° C 2°...
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Service Schedule” table for filter replacement schedule The filler tube has an internal strainer basket to filter times. Order Turfco part number 661572. Be sure to out larger sized impurities in the fluid during filling of the replace the filter with an “absolute” 10 micron filter. An tank.
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SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE The output line of the tank is also equipped with ● Strainer screen in tank output fitting is blocked, a strainer screen. The strainer protects the pump partially blocked or damaged. from larger sized impurities being introduced into the ●...
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● Relief valve (RV) is bypassing all hydraulic power Seal Kits are available for the spinner motors, order back to the tank. Turfco part number 664225. ● Pump not operating. If the spinner motors fail to operate, check : ● Damaged or non-functional motor.
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Electrical System Before servicing the electrical system, check the (10 AMP with regulator/rectifier). NOTE: The engine following: charging system is protected by a 15 AMP fuze located on the engine. WARNING During operation, the battery box cover should always be install and strapped down to secure the battery.
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CABLE ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY 12 VOLT TO ENGINE GROUP U1A STARTER RED (+) BATTERY SOLENOID CABLE FIGURE 20 SV85804-07A ELECTRICAL STARTER IGNITION SCHEMATIC SOLENIOD SWITCH WIDESPIN 1530 (85804 ONLY) BATTERY HONDA ENGINE (N/O) RELAY FUSE 6 AMP TYPE AGC-6...
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SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE ● The white wire (+) ends at a plug that is plugged the 1530 frame to provide ground (-) for the circuit. into the Main Cable Wiring Harness. If the relay is The hand held control box switch must be in the ON working, voltage will be present at the plug when (I) position (for both the conveyor belt and the spinner the engine ignition switch is in the “ON”...
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Removal of the Spinner Assembly (See Figure 23) Step 4. Remove the 1/2” hex head bolts (quantity 4) If the spinner assembly is removed, the WIDESPIN holding the spinner assembly to the 1530 frame. 1530 can be used as a material handler for top dressing material.
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Adjusting Spinner Wheel Vanes (See Figures 24 and 25) WARNING INSIDE LOCKING SCREW TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, SLOT VANE Always Stop the Engine Before Making Any (SHOWN IN LIGHTSPREAD Lightspread/Heavyspread Adjustments to the POSITION) Spinner Vanes. Changing the vane mounting angle varies the width and pattern of the overall spread and is necessary during MOUNTING the changeover between Lightspread and Heavyspread...
SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Conveyor Belt Replacement Replacement of the conveyor belt may be necessary if Step 8. Clean the pan and plastic pan cover. Inspect it is worn, has been damaged, or will no longer stay in for wear and sharp edges that may damage the new proper alignment and adjustment.
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SERVICE LEVEL MAINTENANCE Service Records SERVICE DATE SV85804-14 NOTES SVnotes...
PARTS LISTS Optional 5th Wheel Hitch - Product Number 86138 PL86138 Item Part Description Qty. 662928 Tow Bar, Fifth Wheel ................1 662930 Jackstand ....................1 657200 Coupler, Trailer, 2” Ball ................1 657889 Spacer, Tow Bar ..................2 400458 Screw, Hex Head, 1/2”-20 x 4-1/2”...
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PARTS LISTS Optional Trench Filling Attachment - Product Number 86150 8 - Installation Manual and Parts List PL86150 Item Part Description Qty. 661755 Mounting Bracket, Trench Filling Attachment ......... 1 661756 Chute, Trench Filling Attachment ............1 658240 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16”-18 x 3/4” ..............4 446134 Washer, Lock, 5/16”...
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PARTS LISTS Hitch, Spinner Shield, Axle and Tires PL85804-01...
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PARTS LISTS Hitch, Spinner Shield, Axle and Tires Item Part Description Qty. 662449 Tow Bar, 1530 ..................1 400458 Screw, Hex Head, 1/2”-20 x 4-1/2” ............2 446154 Washer, Lock, 1/2” ..................2 443820 Nut, Hex, 1/2”-20 ..................2 659259 Pin, Hitch, 5/8” ..................1 659278 Jackstand Assembly (Complete With Mounting Hardware) ....1 659279...
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PARTS LISTS Conveyor Belt, Pan and Rollers PL85804-02...
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PARTS LISTS Conveyor Belt, Pan and Rollers Item Part Description Qty. 661422 Roller, Idler, 1530 .................. 1 653393 Spacer, Idler Roller ................2 655174 Bearing, Pillow Block ................4 499051 Set Screw, 1/4”-28 x 1/4” ..............8 400444 Screw, Hex Head, 1/2”-20 x 1-3/4” ............6 444816 Nut, Hex, 1/2”-20 Flexloc ...............
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PARTS LISTS Hopper, Conveyor Belt Scraper, and Metering Gate Assembly PL85804-03...
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PARTS LISTS Hopper, Conveyor Belt Scraper, and Metering Gate Assembly METERING GATE ASSEMBLY PL85804-04 Item Part Description Qty. 661414 Panel, Hopper, Front,1530 ..............1 662788 Panel, Hopper, Rear,1530 ..............1 661415 Panel, Hopper, Side,1530 ..............2 499410 Nut, Clip, 1/4”-20 Tinnerman ..............4 661412 Seal, Hopper, Front ................1 661413 Seal, Hopper, Side ................2...
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PARTS LISTS Engine and Hydraulic Pump Assembly NOTE PL85804-05...
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PARTS LISTS Engine and Hydraulic Pump Assembly Item Part Description Qty. 663952 Engine, 11 HP Honda GX340-QNE2 (Product Number 85804) ..............1 400268 Screw, Hex Head, 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” ............4 452006 Washer, Flat, 3/8” ID x 7/8” OD x 5/64” Thick ........4 446142 Washer, Lock, 3/8”...
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PARTS LISTS WIDESPIN Spinner Assembly 26 (SEE NOTE A) PL85804-06...
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PARTS LISTS Hydraulic Reservoir and Manifold Valve Block PL85804-08 Item Part Description Qty. 661369 Reservoir, Hydraulic ................1 659516 Filler/Strainer Assembly, Includes Gaskets, Strainer, and Filler Cap ..1 660057 Cap, Filler with Dipstick ................1 657601 Screw, Self-Tapping No. 8 x 1/2” ............6 472209 Drain Plug, Pipe, 3/4”...
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PARTS LISTS Spinner Speed Control and Hydraulic Filter Assembly PL85804-09 Item Part Description Qty. 661459 Filter Assembly, Hydraulic Fluid, Includes Filter Housing, Filter Cartridge, and Pressure Gauge ............1 661572 Filter, Replacement Cartridge with Seal (10 Micron Absolute) ....1 660857 Gauge, Pressure, Filter ................
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PARTS LISTS Manifold Valve Block TORQUE 5 FT-LB (6.8 Nm) MAXIMUM PL85804-10 Item Part Description Qty. 661565 Cartridge, Solenoid Valve (S1 and S2) S1 - Spinner “Start and Stop” S2 - Conveyor Belt “Start and Stop” ........... 2 660606 Coil, Solenoid Valve (S1 and S2) ............2 661566 Seal Kit, Solenoid Valve (S1, S2, and RV) ..........
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PARTS LISTS Manifold Valve Block HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FILTER PUMP MANIFOLD VALVE BLOCK SPINNER SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE IN CONVEYOR BELT HYDRAULIC MOTOR SPINNER HYDRAULIC MOTORS PRESSURE IN PL85804-11...
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PARTS LISTS Spinner Assembly Hydraulics PRESSURE OUT TO HYDRAULIC BLOCK PORT SR PRESSURE IN FROM SPEED CONTROL LEFT SPINNER MOTOR RIGHT SPINNER MOTOR PL85804-13 AS VIEWED FROM TOP Item Part Description Qty. 661460 Motor, Hydraulic, Spinner, SP-1530 ............2 657536 Elbow, 9/16”-18 Male to 9/16”-18 Male 37 Degree Flare ......1 657660 Adapter, 9/16”-18 Male O-Ring to 9/16”-18 Male 37 Degree Flare ....1 658641...
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PARTS LISTS Control Box Assembly BLACK GREEN WHITE BOTTOM OF SWITCH PL85804-14 Item Part Description Qty. 661407 Control Box Assembly, Includes Items 2 Thru 10 ........1 661408 Wiring harness, Control Box, SP-1530 ............1 657970 Body, Control Box ..................1 657956 Screw, Machine, 8-32 x 3/8”...
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PARTS LISTS Electrical System GREEN (+) BLACK (-) BLACK (+) MANIFOLD CABLE WIRING HARNESS MAIN WIRING HARNESS WHITE NEGATIVE BLACK GREEN BATTERY BLACK 12 VOLT POSITIVE GREEN (+) BLACK BLACK (+) RELAY WIRING HARNESS RED (+) WHITE BLACK CONTROL WIRING ORANGE HARNESS STARTER...
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PARTS LISTS Electrical System Item Part Description .............. Qty. 664534 Wiring Harness, Relay, WideSpin 1530 (85804 Only) Includes Fuse Holder and Fuse (Relay Not Included) ......1 657917 Holder, Fuse .....................1 657972 Fuse, 6 Amp, AGC-6 .................1 664037 Wiring Harness, Main, 1530 ..............1 400106 Screw, Hex Head, 1/4”-20 x 5/8”...
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PARTS LISTS Decals 2 - DECAL SHEET 7 - DECAL SHEET 14 - DECAL SHEET 25 - OPERATORS MANUAL (REV A) 13 - NOT SHOWN SEE NOTE A PL85804-17...
PARTS LISTS Decals DANGER STAY CLEAR WHILE SPINNERS ARE OPERATING DOMESTIC DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY DOMESTIC WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT USE HANDS TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. DOMESTIC MAXIMUM 39 Kg (87 lbs.) TONGUE...
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PARTS LISTS Decals WIDESPIN 1530 12.8 Km/h Tow Type Broadcast Top Dresser (8 MPH) Product Number 85804 DOMESTIC US Patent 6,149,079, AND CE 6,508,419, and 6,817,552 Additional Patents Pending 530 Kg (1,169 lbs) 8.2 kW (11 HP) DOMESTIC AND CE...
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TURFCO MFG. INC. 1655 101 Avenue NE • Minneapolis, MN 55449–4420 USA Phone (763) 785–1000 • FAX (763) 785–0556 Internet - www.turfco.com E-Mail - service@turfco.com Turfco Part No. 663956 Rev A WideSpin 1530 Printed in USA Product Number 85804 0804...
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