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Groundsman 8120 CTM Operator's & Parts Manual

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OPERATORS & PARTS MANUAL
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Leading the field in aeration technology
8120 Operators & Parts Manual
TURF AERATORS
MODEL 8120 CTM
GROUNDSMAN INDUSTRIES LTD
30 BALLYBRAKES ROAD
BALLYMONEY
CO. ANTRIM
BT53 6LG
Web site:
www.groundsmanindustries.co.uk
OCT 2006

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  • Page 1 OCT 2006 8120 Operators & Parts Manual TURF AERATORS See our Online Catalogue at www.groundsmanindustries.com MODEL 8120 CTM Internet OPERATORS & PARTS MANUAL www.groundsmanindustries.com info@groundsmanindustries.com ℡ Telephone UK : 028 2766 7049 Int : +44(0) 28 2766 7049 UK : 028 2766 6855...
  • Page 2 It is essential to quote the machine model and serial number when making service enquiry's or ordering spare parts to avoid any delay. The serial number of your Groundsman Turf Aerator is located on the right side body panel if viewed from the rear of the machine.
  • Page 3 Page No. Serial number Index Safety First Warranty Technical information Basic operating instructions Get the best from your GROUNDSMAN Changing the tines and holders Running maintenance 10 & 11 Fitting Accessory Attachments Setting The Depth Roller scraper / chains Crank Layout...

  • Page 4: Safety First

    Check the machine regularly for loose or damaged parts. Pay particular attention to the safety guards. Always use genuine Groundsman Industries replacement parts in the interest of safety. Failures caused by the use of ' spurious' replacement parts will NOT be covered by our warranty, nor will any liability be accepted for damages of injury incurred.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    This warranty shall cease to have effect if the purchaser removes, defaces or alters the manufacturers number plate (serial number) or any other numbers or marks affixed to any Groundsman Industries Ltd product. In respect to machines sold which have been used since the date of manufacture for commercial, contract, hire, rental or demonstrator purposes, the warranty on this product is limited in duration to 12 months from the date of purchase.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Hole Density: Per Sq./ft (variable via quick change holders and vehicle ground speed.) (See Groundsman's Tine & Holder Catalogue for detailed information about hole patterns, tine & holder selection etc.) ACCESSORIES • Twin, triple, Quadra and quint tine holders plus dense pattern cluster heads.
  • Page 7 Set the tractor engine speed to 1800 (2000 max) RPM engage PTO drive and forward motion before lowering the machine into work. A test run on aprons on fair-way is advisable to establish correct for ward speed. (See page 8, 'how to get the best from your Groundsman' ) •...
  • Page 8 If you do not wish to alter the hole pattern then lengthen the Top-Link. • For maximum penetration in heavily compacted conditions use twin tine holders and avoid thick heavy tines such as a 5/8” solids, 1½” chisels or jumbo hollows. (See Groundsman's Tine and Holder catalogue further information) •...
  • Page 9 Tines & Holders. Groundsman provide clamp type tine holders in twin, triple, quad, and quint. Tines are available in a vari- ety of sizes and in order to accommodate these the tine holders can be supplied in a range of socket sizes as follows;...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE To check the gear-box oil unscrew the oil level plug located in the centre of the access cover at the back of the box. The oil should be up to the lower lip of the hole when the machine is level. If the oil level is low remove the oil filler plug (Fig 3 Located on top of the gear-box using Castrol EP 90 or equivalent.

  • Page 11: Optional Equipment

    Remove the two clamp bolts on the under side of the support block, rotate the block 90 degrees and refit. If all four wear faces on the block have already been used replace it. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT A large range of accessories are available for the Groundsman Aerators summarized as follows Holders Clamp style tine holders: Twin Triple Quad Quint...
  • Page 12 FITTING ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS Storage wheels are supplied standard with Groundsman tractor mounted turf aerators. The Flexblade core-collector, Flexblade surface iron and Turf-retainers are optional ac- cessories. Instructions for fitting these items to the machine are as follows: Storage wheels The machines are supplied with three storage wheels. Two for attachment to each roller leg and one at the front of the machine directly underneath the tractor mounting frame.

  • Page 13: Setting The Depth

    SETTING THE DEPTH Depth-Set Handle Fig 2 Depth-Set Location Pin Depth-Set Clamp Lever Storage-Wheel Mounting Pin Roller Leg Roller Scraper Adjusting Bolt Storage Wheel Mounting Bracket Drag Link Mounting Pin Roller Scraper Roller Grease Nipple Setting the aeration depth Raise the machine out of work until the roller is about 6" clear of the ground. Grasping the depth-set lever while unclamping the depth-set clamp lever and pivoting the roller-leg away from the location pin raise or lower the roller and relocate the depth-set pin in one of the five notched positions in the roller leg.
  • Page 14 Adjusting the roller scraper The roller scraper will seldom need adjusting however if the scraper blade becomes worn To the extent that it no longer rests on the roller adjust as follows: Slacken the roller scraper clamp bolt (Fig 2 Page 11) and slide in the slotted hole Rearwards away from the roller leg.
  • Page 15 Page 19 Page 17 Page 18 CENTRE SECTION OF CRANK ASSEMBLY IS A RETURN TO FACTORY REPAIR ONLY Bias Rod Cover GI027G Anchor Block Assembly HD Crank Arm Left HD Crank Arm Right HD Crank Shaft CPC017 Cir Clip BPC110 Crank Bearing GI309 Bias Rod Implement Head Clip Crank End...
  • Page 16 Crank Arm Parts List (Image Next Page) ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GI002C HD Crank Right BPC027 Crank Bearing Rear CPC017 Crank Centre Circlip GI253 Shackle Bearing Spindle GI309 Bias Rod BPC002 PC UD Bush Metalastic 13-1004 BPC003 UD Bush Small Bias Rod MPC118 Circular Mount GI259B...
  • Page 17 Crank Arm Parts...
  • Page 18 IMPLAMENTHEAD Fig 4 • GI314 Lateral Support Shim • GI256 Spigot Clamp Cap • BPC02 Clamp Arm UD Bushing Bolt • BPC131 Bias Rod UD Bush Bolt • GI259B Spigot Clamp Body • GI312 Lateral Support Block • GI313B Implement Head Clamp Plate •...
  • Page 19 GI027G Shackle Anchor Bearing Block Assembly ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GI027B Shackle Anchor Block GI253 Shackle Bearing Spindle BPC027 Bearing Single Row Radial Ball GI033 Spacer GI006 Shackle WAS10CK Counter Sunk Washer BPC005 Shackle Bolt NPC10NYT WAS10H Heavy Washer...
  • Page 20 8120 CTM Spare Parts BPC002 BUSH CRANK ARM UD 13 - 1004 BPC003 BUSH BIAS ROD UD 13-1460-00 BPC004 CRANK ARM UD BUSH C/W INSERTS 13-1004 BPC005 BOLTS C/SUNK SCK/HD SHACKLE M10 BPC020 BOLT UNF HEX . M. 7/16" BPC027...
  • Page 21 GI456A GI465 ROLLER LEG GI469C 8120 BODY SIDE FLAP GI478A DRAG-LINK SPIGOT MPC118 HANDLE/BIAS-ROD RUBBER MOUNTING NPC103 HEX ANCHOR NUT 9/16" HT PPC011 PLASTIC NUT CAPS PPC012 TM PTO SHAFT PPC014 PLASTIC KNOB DC LEVER RPC081 RUBBER SURROUND FCC8 RPC082 FCC8 CANOPY RUBBER SPC122 SEAL FOR 12180TM GEARBOX...
  • Page 22 30 Ballybrakes Road Ballymoney Co. Antrim Northern Ireland United Kingdom BT53 6LG Uk & Ireland Distributor’s Ireland & Scotland Groundsman Industries Phone +44(0) 28 2766 7049 www.groundsmanindustries.com England & Wales Synergy Products Ltd Phone +44(0) 1380 828 337 www.synergyproducts.co.uk Other Country's...

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