ABI Attachments RASCAL Series Owner's Manual

ABI Attachments RASCAL Series Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for RASCAL Series:

Advertisement

Owner's Manual
RASCAL Series Models
Infield Pro | MVP
NOTE: This Owner's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to
all models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
Form No. 10-80082 | Rev B | 3/2/2022

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for ABI Attachments RASCAL Series

  • Page 1 Form No. 10-80082 | Rev B | 3/2/2022 Owner’s Manual RASCAL Series Models Infield Pro | MVP NOTE: This Owner’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model and Serial Number Model Number: Serial Number: Invoice Number: Purchaser’s Name: Contact Information Table of Contents General Info & Warranty......3 ABI Attachments, Inc 520 S. Byrkit Ave. Safety............4 Mishawaka, IN 46544 Safety Labels...........7 Unpacking Instructions......8 Customer Support Setup .............9 Email: abicustomerservice@abiattachments.com...
  • Page 3: General Info & Warranty

    TERMS & CONDITIONS “ABI” means ABI Attachments, Inc. 520 S Byrkit Ave, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544, 877.788.7253. The above referenced models are warrantied for 36 months, from the original invoice date, against defects in materials and/or workmanship when put to normal and designed residential, farm, &...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety WARNING! The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
  • Page 5 • Lower implement to the ground • Replace parts on this implement and follow all shutdown procedures with genuine ABI Attachments parts before leaving the operator’s seat to OPERATION SAFETY only. perform maintenance. • Do not alter this implement in a •...
  • Page 6 USE SEAT BELT AND ROPS • ABI Attachments recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over protective AVOID UNDERGROUND UTILITIES structures (ROPS) and seat • Dig Safe, Call 811 (USA Always belt in almost all tow vehicles.
  • Page 7: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
  • Page 8: Unpacking Instructions

    Unpacking Instruction Tools Needed: - Gloves - Safety Glasses - Safety Shoes - (2) 3/4" wrench or Socket set - (2) 15/16" wrench or Socket set - Razor Blade or knife - Tin Snips / wire cutters - Rubber Mallet or hammer - Punch or 6"...
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup 1. Locate the hitch bar sent with the Rascal (Fig 6) . The hitch bar is shipped ready to use for a ball hitch (Fig 7) but can be altered to be a pin hitch by removing the ball joint coupler using (2) 3/4"...
  • Page 10 Setup (cont'd) 4. Line up the free end of the toplink with the loose bolt on Add bolt to (1) hole then remove punch or 6" the mat bracket by holding the end of the toplink to keep long 3/8" ratchet extension to add 2nd bolt. it from rotating while rotating the handle on the toplink counterclockwise (to extend the toplink ends) (Fig 21 and 22).
  • Page 11 After removing washer, lockwasher and nut from bolt, slide bolt out until end of bolt Tighten nut to keeps the mat secure end of bracket from toplink. falling. Fig 22. Fig 18. No thread showing on this end of the toplink.
  • Page 12: Operartion Guide

    Operation Guide Attaching the Rascal to a tow vehicle Approximate grading 1. Back up the tow vehicle within close range of the Rascal position for the Finish tongue. Put the tow vehicle in park, block the wheels and Rake. turn off the tow vehicle. Move the Rascal as needed to allow the tongue of the Rascal to sit closer to the ball hitch (pin hitch if hitch bar has been altered) receiver on the tow vehicle.
  • Page 13 Setting up for use with Profile Blades On a flat surface, raise the Rascal high enough to remove the scarifiers (if attached) and insert the profile blades into position. The outside profile blade mounting bar must be in the mounting pocket that is farthest out on both sides of the unit (Fig 26).
  • Page 14 Operation Guide (cont'd) Setup & Guide for Grooming Gravel Parking Areas, Sidewalks & Driveways One of the many uses for a Rascal is for grooming/repairing gravel parking areas, sidewalks and driveways, or maintenance. The setup and maintenance is covered in the setup guide. This section will cover how to manage problems that may come up on the gravel areas.
  • Page 15 Setup and Guide for Grooming Driveways/Sidewalks (cont'd) Pass 2 Pass 3 The dotted line indicates the center or "crown" of the driveway/sidewalk. This pattern will need to be run a few times at a very slow steady speed. While going down the driveway/ sidewalk, make sure to overlap the pattern.
  • Page 16: Components

    Components Rascal Infield PRO and MVP Finish Rake/Comb FINISH RAKE Breaks up clumps of material and leaves a beautiful signature finish. By adjusting the rear manual jack, the 1/2” thick hardened-steel-rake, can pivot up to 90° into a variety of finishing and grading positions. This adjustability enables the rake to pulverize clods of material, level and finish no matter the material consistency.
  • Page 17 Profile Blades PROFILE BLADE The profile blades can operate at a depth of up to 4” and are adjustable at ½” increments. This attachment cuts parallel to the infield grade, while riding along just above the base, to remove dangerous compaction layers and aerify the footing.
  • Page 18: Parts Description

    Parts Description INFIELD RASCAL PRO 10-99078 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10017 CAP:SQR 2.5" TUBE END:BLACK PLASTIC 10-20167 HX HD BOLT:3/4-10 X 3.5":ZINC YEL GR8 10-10095 LBL:NO PUSH BACK: 1" X 4" 10-20197 FLT WSHR:3/4 SAE GR5:ZINC 10-10096 LBL:PINCH POINT A 1"...
  • Page 19 ASM: RASCAL BASE 10-90225 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10078 LBL: HAND CRUSH: DECAL 10-20050 NUT: 1/2-13 HEX FIN: GR 5 ZINC 10-20138 1/2" SPLIT LOCKWASHER: ZINC 10-20139 HX HD BOLT: 1/2-13 X 4": ZINC GR5 10-20141 FLT WSHR: 1/2 SAE: CL ZINC 10-20172 HITCH PIN: 5/8"...
  • Page 20 Parts Description (cont'd) ASM: HITCH TUBE 10-40374 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10072 2' BALL JOINT COUPLER 10-10090 LBL: HAND CRUSH: DECAL 10-20138 NUT: 1/2-13 HEX FIN GR 5 ZNC 10-20139 1/2" SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZNC 10-20141 HX HD BOLT: 1/2-13 X 4": ZINC GR5 10-20194 FLT WSHR: 1/2 SAE: CL ZINC 10-30048...
  • Page 21 KIT: PROFILE BLADE RASCAL 10-90253 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-20221 BENT PIN: 1/2" X 3.5": ZINC 10-20232 LYNCH PIN: 1/4" X 1.25" ZINC 10-50000 BLADE: PROFILE: BASEBALL Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
  • Page 22 Parts Description (cont'd) INFIELD RASCAL MVP 10-99077 Visit: www.abisupport.com...
  • Page 23 INFIELD RASCAL MVP 10-99077 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10018 SQR 3" BLK PLUG FOR MVP FRAME 10-20194 FLT WSHR:1/2 SAE: CL ZINC 10-10095 LBL:NO PUSH BACK: 1" X 4" 10-20201 NYLOCK NUT:1/2-13:ZINC GR 5 10-10096 LBL:PINCH POINT A 1" X 2" 10-20206 NYLOCK NUT:3/4-10:ZINC YEL GR 8 10-10161 ABI SERIES SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 10-20209 NYLOCK NUT:5/8-11:ZINC CL...
  • Page 24 Parts Description (cont'd) ASM: RASCAL BASE 10-90225 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10078 LBL: HAND CRUSH: DECAL 10-20050 NUT: 1/2-13 HEX FIN: GR 5 ZINC 10-20138 1/2" SPLIT LOCKWASHER: ZINC 10-20139 HX HD BOLT: 1/2-13 X 4": ZINC GR5 10-20141 FLT WSHR: 1/2 SAE: CL ZINC 10-20172 HITCH PIN: 5/8"...
  • Page 25 ASM: HITCH TUBE 10-40374 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10072 2' BALL JOINT COUPLER 10-10090 LBL: HAND CRUSH: DECAL 10-20138 NUT: 1/2-13 HEX FIN GR 5 ZNC 10-20139 1/2" SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZNC 10-20141 HX HD BOLT: 1/2-13 X 4": ZINC GR5 10-20194 FLT WSHR: 1/2 SAE: CL ZINC 10-30048...
  • Page 26 Parts Description (cont'd) KIT: PROFILE BLADE RASCAL 10-90253 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-20221 BENT PIN: 1/2" X 3.5": ZINC 10-20232 LYNCH PIN: 1/4" X 1.25" ZINC 10-50000 BLADE: PROFILE: BASEBALL RIPPING TEETH: 9" SCARIFIER 10-99131 (7 SETS OF 10-40019) 10-40019 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts All of the ground engaging components are considered wear parts and will need to be replaced as they wear out from use. To reorder, please contact the ABI Support department at 877-788-7253. Scarifier Tips Scarifier Tips should be replaced when the tip is worn up to where the phone number is on the side of the Scarifier Tip.
  • Page 28 Replacement Parts (cont'd) Profile Blade Profile Blades should be replaced when the edge of the blade has worn down to the weld on the angled shanks. Visit: www.abisupport.com...
  • Page 29: Options

    Options OPTION LIST OPTION AVAILABILITY 10-90282 RASCAL ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND CONTROLS 2036 WIRING HARNESS TOW VEHICLE SIDE WITH ROCKER SWITCH ABI-WCK2 WIRELESS CONTROL KIT AND REMOTE FOR ELECTRIC ACTUATOR 10-90167 6' RIGID DRAG MAT W/LEVELING BAR 10-90259 6'W x 3'L - XD FLEXIBLE DRAG MAT 10-90260 8'W x 3'L - XD FLEXIBLE DRAG MAT 10-90104 6' COCO MAT AND LEVEL BAR 10-90165 VIBRAFLEX 5' INFIELD DRAG (MODEL 3800)
  • Page 30 Options (cont'd) 10-90282 KIT: ELECTRIC ACTUATOR The optional electric actuator kit replaces the manual square hand jack to raise and lower the wheel system on the Rascal. This allows the ability to raise and the unit from the seat of the tow vehicle using a switch secured to the handlebars.
  • Page 31 Connect the Wireless Receiver plug to the 4 pole connector in the Black Box. Plug will only fit one way. Push the connectors together until it clicks (Fig 34). Carefully place the new Wireless Receiver in the black plastic box. Close black box (Fig 35). Press the buttons on the key fob to raise and lower the Rascal wheels.
  • Page 32 Options (cont'd) 10-90167 - 6' RIGID DRAG MAT W/LEVELING BAR ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-90336 RIGID DRAG MAT 6' X 18" - (MAT ONLY) 10-90339 LEVEL BAR, TOP PLATE AND BRACKETS FOR DRAG MAT The 6′ wide Rigid Drag Mat with integrated leveling bar. This rigid drag mat is the all- purpose attachment that will float material to fill low areas and drag the surface ready for play.
  • Page 33 10-90339 - LEVEL BAR, TOP PLATE AND BRACKETS FOR DRAG MAT ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10657 LBL: ABI: CONTACT INFO: TEXTURED TOOLS 10-20044 HCS 3/8-16 X 7/8: Z5 10-20130 3/8 HEX FIN NUT ZINC GR 5 10-20133 3/8" SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZNC 10-20146 CHAIN: PICK UP: 19 LINKS 10-20154...
  • Page 34 Options (cont'd) 10-90259 - 6'W x 3'L - XD FLEXIBLE DRAG MAT ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10064 XD DRAGMAT: 72" X 36" 10-20146 CHAIN: 3/16": 19 LINKS 10-20146 CHAIN: 3/16": 41 LINKS 10-20154 5/16" SNAP HOOK The XD Flexible Steel Mesh Drag Mat is 6′ wide by 3′ long and is the most extreme duty drag mat on the market.
  • Page 35 10-90260 - 8'W x 3'L - XD FLEXIBLE DRAG MAT ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10065 XD DRAGMAT: 96" X 36" 10-20146 CHAIN: 3/16": 19 LINKS 10-20146 CHAIN: 3/16": 41 LINKS 10-20154 5/16" SNAP HOOK The XD Flexible Steel Mesh Drag Mat is 8′ wide by 3′ long and is the most extreme duty drag mat on the market.
  • Page 36 Options (cont'd) 10-90104 - 6' COCO MAT AND LEVEL BAR ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-90334 COCO MAT AND HARDWARE 10-90340 LEVEL BAR, TOP PLATE AND BRACKETS FOR COCO MAT The Coco Drag Mat with Leveling Bar is 6′ wide and 2′ long and is ideal for adding a fine finish to an infield skin even in high moisture conditions.
  • Page 37 10-90334 - COCO MAT AND HARDWARE ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10000 NATURAL VB COCO MAT 24" x 72" x 1" 10-20043 HX HD BOLT:3/8-16 1.5": ZINC GR5 10-20046 WASHER: FEND: 3/8" x 1.25" ZINC 10-20130 NUT: 3/8" HEX FIN: ZINC GR 5 10-20133 LOCKWASHER: 3/8"...
  • Page 38 Options (cont'd) 10-90340 - LEVEL BAR, TOP PLATE AND BRACKETS FOR COCO MAT ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10861 LBL: CONTACT INFO: ABI: FOR GLOSS TOOLS 10-20130 3/8" HEX FIN NUT ZINC GR 5 10-20133 3/8" SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZNC 10-20146 CHAIN: 3/16": 19 LINKS 10-20146 CHAIN: 3/16": 51 LINKS 10-20154...
  • Page 39 10-90165 - VIBRAFLEX 5' INFIELD DRAG (MODEL 3800) Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
  • Page 40 Options (cont'd) 10-90165 - VIBRAFLEX 5' INFIELD DRAG (MODEL 3800) (cont'd) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10085 1/4 VIBRAFLEX PIN 10-20232 LYNCH PIN:1/4"X1.25":ZINC 10-10094 LBL:VIBRA FLEX 1" X 6" 10-20335 NYLOCK NUT: THIN :5/16-18:ZINC GR 5 10-20044 HCS 3/8-16x7/8 Z5 10-30993 CHANNEL: PIN HOLDER: 3800 VIBRAFLEX 10-20128 5/16 SAE WASHER ZNC 10-40246 WLDMT: SHANK VIBRAFLEX...
  • Page 41 10-90333 - PKG: EXTRA PINS: SHIPS WITH VIBRAFLEX ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10083 3/8" VIBRAFLEX PINS 10-10085 1/4" VIBRAFLEX PIN Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
  • Page 42 Options (cont'd) 10-90166 - VIBRAFLEX 5' INFIELD DRAG (MODEL 5800) Visit: www.abisupport.com...
  • Page 43 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10085 1/4 VIBRAFLEX PIN 10-20232 LYNCH PIN:1/4"X1.25":ZINC 10-10094 LBL:VIBRA FLEX 1" X 6" 10-20335 NYLOCK NUT: THIN :5/16-18:ZINC GR 5 10-20044 HCS 3/8-16x7/8 Z5 10-30994 CHANNEL: PIN HOLDER: 5800 VIBRAFLEX 10-20128 5/16 SAE WASHER ZNC 10-40246 WLDMT: SHANK VIBRAFLEX 10-20133 3/8"...
  • Page 44 Options (cont'd) 10-90445 - KIT: 60 SILVER AND 2 GOLD PINS: BOXED ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10082 1/8" VIBRAFLEX PINS 10-10085 1/4" VIBRAFLEX PIN Visit: www.abisupport.com...
  • Page 45 10-10083 - VIBRAFLEX PIN, BLACK, 3/8" 10-10085 - VIBRAFLEX PIN, GOLD, 1/4" Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
  • Page 46 Options (cont'd) 10-10082 - VIBRAFLEX PIN, SILVER, 1/8" 10-40020 KIT: TIP SCARIFIER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10047 TIP: SCARIFIER: ALL TOOLS 10-20096 NUT: 5/16-18 SER FLANGE LOCK, GR8, ZINC 10-20121 HX HD BOLT: 5/16-18 X 1 3/4"L, C/S GR8, YELLOW ZINC Visit: www.abisupport.com...
  • Page 47 10-90298 - 7' FINE FINISH BROOM (MANUAL LIFT) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-90335 BROOM: BRUSHES; FRAME AND END STOP 10-90342 BROOM ARMS AND HARDWARE: HYD LIFT The Fine Finish Broom is 7′ wide and offers 3 rows of bristles. The mounting arms are adjustable to set the exact working angle desired, yet the broom will float independently from the Infield Rascal®...
  • Page 48 Options (cont'd) 10-90335 - BROOM: BRUSHES; FRAME AND END STOP ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10203 BRUSH:4.5" TRIM X 84" OAL:#7 X .028 POLY 10-10657 LBL: ABI: CONTACT INFO: TEXTURED TOOLS 10-20196 FLT WSHR:1/4 SAE:CL ZINC 10-20277 LOCK WASHER: 1/4 10-20295 HX HD BOLT:1/4-20 7/8":ZINC GR5 10-30972 PLATE:END STOP:BROOM...
  • Page 49 10-90342 - BROOM ARMS AND HARDWARE: HYD LIFT ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-20100 USS 1/2 FLAT WASHER, ZINC 10-20125 PIN:3/8" SQ WIRELOCK:3.75 OAL 10-20133 3/8" SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZNC 10-20138 1/2-13 HEX FIN NUT GR 5 ZNC 10-20139 1/2" SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZNC 10-20146 CHAIN: PICK UP: 56 LINKS 10-20154...
  • Page 50 Options (cont'd) KIT: MINI BOX BLADE W/SOLID BLADE Crank wheel jack The Mini Box Blade w/Solid Blade kit attaches to the Finish counterclockwise Rake and is used to move material from high spots and fill in to lower finish rake low spots.
  • Page 51 10-99031 - KIT: MINI BOX BLADE W/SOLID BLADE: 5.5 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-90337 KIT: STRAIGHT BLADE: 5.5 10-90343 ASM: HARDWARE KIT AND ENDS: 5.5 The Mini-Box Blade gives the Infield Rascal MVP extra earth-moving muscle and unmatched versatility. Paired with the optional electric actuator, the operator can quickly and effectively carry material, collect loosened debris &...
  • Page 52 Options (cont'd) 10-90343 - ASM: HARDWARE KIT AND ENDS: 5.5 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10657 LBL: ABI: CONTACT INFO: TEXTURED TOOLS 10-20212 WING NUT: 1/2"-13:ZINC 10-20338 RASCAL MINI BOX BLADE 5.5 HARDWARE PACKET 10-30843 PLATE: T-CLAMP:FORCE 10-30904 BRKT: LH FRM END: GRADING BOX 10-30905 BRKT: RH FRM END: GRADING BLADE 10-30910...
  • Page 53 10-90232 - MINI SCARIFIER "TOOTH BAR" ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-90400 KIT: BOXED COMPONENTS: TOOTHBAR 10-90457 ASM: TOOTHBAR: STOCKED SUB-ASSEMBLY The mini-scarifiers work in tandem with the separately sold mini-box blade. These replaceable mini-scarifiers loosen material to feed the mini-box during the infield grading process. 10-90457 - ASM: TOOTHBAR: STOCKED SUB-ASSEMBLY ITEM PART #...
  • Page 54 Options (cont'd) 10-90400 - KIT: BOXED COMPONENTS: TOOTHBAR ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 10-10506 SCARIFIER: THREADED: HARROW TOOTH 10-20194 FLT WSHR:1/2 SAE: CL ZINC 10-20201 NYLOCK NUT:1/2-13:ZINC GR 5 10-20221 BENT PIN:1/2"X3.5":ZINC 10-20232 LYNCH PIN:1/4"X1.25":ZINC 10-31159 PLATE: SMALL SCAR WRENCH Visit: www.abisupport.com...
  • Page 55 RA3PTHTCH KIT: 3PT HITCH The 3-Point conversion kit can be installed in place of the removable tow bar tongue, allowing the Rascal to be compatable with both category 0 and category 1 3-point hitch types for tractors under 35 horse power. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 56 Options (cont'd) ASSEMBLING 3PT HITCH TO EXISTING RASCAL FRAME (4) 1/2-13 x 4" Bolts thru both 3PT Hitch Plates. Existing Rascal Frame 1/2" Washers and Nuts Short tube goes inside existing Rascal tube. 1/2-13 x 4" Bolts thru 3PT Hitch brackets, Bottom Plate mounts existing Rascal tube and short tube.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    Troubleshooting & FAQs Pinning Scarifiers or Profile Blades to the Rascal When pinning the scarifiers or profile blades to the Rascal, clip the Lynch pin from the bottom up so rocks and debris don't cause the Lynch pin to be knocked off and lose a Bent pin and scarifier or possibly damage profile blade (Fig 56). Fig 56.
  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Maintenance Wheels and Hubs Make sure to check the pressure in the tires to ensure they are properly inflated. If the tires look to be low on air, fill them until they reach the manufacturer’s suggested PSI. The proper PSI for the tire can be located on the side wall of the tire. General information on the PSI for the Rascal tires: 4-ply Rascal Tire: 45 PSI 2-ply Rascal Tire: 50-60 PSI...
  • Page 59: Footnotes

    Foot Notes Email: support@abiattachments.com Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253...
  • Page 60 Contact Information Customer Support ABI Attachments, Inc Email: support@abiattachments.com 520 S. Byrkit Ave. Phone: 877-788-7253 Mishawaka, IN 46544 Website: www.abisupport.com To order parts or to speak to one of ABI’s Customer Service Representatives contact us Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST.

This manual is also suitable for:

Rascal infield proRascal infield mvp

Table of Contents