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This Manual Must be Read Before Operating The Equipment Owner/Operator’s Manual FOR MODEL RS7200 CUSTOMER COPY Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 800-725-8377 www.turfexproducts.com...
Hopper & Tank Parts Breakdown ................................48-49 Sulky Parts Breakdown ..................................50-51 Notes ........................................52-53 Have a question or need assistance? TurfEx Customer Care (866) 5TURFEX or (248) 586-3500 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST Fax: (248) 691-8378 E-Mail: customercare@trynexfactory.com...
General Information CONGRATULATIONS! The Turfex product you have purchased is an example of turf management product at its finest! Your Turfex product ’s, self contained design is a trademark of all Turfex products. Here’s why... SIMPLICITY: Fewer moving parts manufactured of higher quality means minimal maintenance for your Turfex product.
We require that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely (especially all safety information) before attempting any procedure contained herein. Extra copies of Owner/Operator Manuals can be purchased at your Turfex Dealer. THIS SIGN SHOULD ALERT YOU: The Society of Automotive Engineers has adopted this SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL to pinpoint characteristics that, if NOT carefully followed, can create a safety hazard.
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• The trainer shall supplement the training procedures provided in the Driver’s Training and Operation section with any additional instruction he deems necessary to ensure the safe operation of the RS7200. The trainer should add additional instruction as necessary to provide the Trainee with additional useful information.
• Study the terrain and plan a safe operating pattern. if no safe operating pattern exists Do Not attempt to drive the RS7200 in that area. • If hills are present, refer to additional Warnings in Hillside Operation in this section.
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• The machine unexpectedly moves upon starting or when shifting gears. Avoiding slipping or tripping injury Use caution when riding on, and getting on and off the RS7200. • Keep a firm grip on the handles with both hands. • Stand only on the footpads. .
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Turfex. Maintain tire pressure at 12 PSI. Higher pressures will cause the tires to lose traction and under inflated tires will cause instability. • Do Not attempt to climb over curbs and parking blocks while operating the RS7200 at a high speed as this may cause a forward tip-over.
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• Never unload a RS7200 by shifting it into Neutral and allowing it to freewheel backwards down a ramp. Rather, the driver must start the RS7200 while on the Transport platform, shift the engine into Reverse, and inch the machine down the ramp under power using the brakes as necessary. Read Safety Manual Warning “Reverse Operation”, for required precautions while operating the RS-7200 in reverse.
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• Check tires often for cuts, wear, bubbles and missing or loose lug nuts. Check pressure often. • Fix or replace worn or damaged tires, rims, and hardware. • Always replace tires with genuine Turfex liquid-filled tires and rims. Maintenance and service Improper maintenance can cause serious injury.
Assembly Instructions 1) Align Sulky with Pivot and fasten with (1) D4321 Washer, (1) F50209 Slotted Hex Nut and (1) D5919 Cotter Pin (as shown above). Make sure to grease before use. 2) Fill engine and clutch with oil before use. (Refer to the Honda Manual) 3) Tune engine to 3450rpm’s before using.
Drivers Training Do Not attempt to start or operate this machine until you have read and are thoroughly familiar with this Operator’s Manual. Read it now before Beginning. All operators and mechanics must be trained before operating this Machine. A. Spray Control Handle opens a valve when spraying is desired.
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Drivers Training A. Spot Spray Bottle for hard to reach areas. B. Tank Clean Out conveniently located for ease of draining. C. Manual Tube to store manuals for machine. D. Belt Guard to protect operator from moving parts. E. Sulky Brake F.
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Inspect the machine before each use. protection equipment”; “Operation”; “Inspecting work area”; and In addition to the steps in Safety Manual Warning “Inspect Machine “Forward Operation”, now before starting or operating the RS7200. before each use”: PHASE I: Driving the machine in 1st Gear •...
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29 PSI to wash before operating the machine on a slope or incline. Trainee must machine. Start and run machine and blow dry to remove any never ride the RS7200 on any slopes or inclines greater than 15 water. degrees.
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Read Safety Manual WARNING “Maintenance and Service” before • Pull and release the Front Brake Lever several times. Ensure starting or operating the RS7200. that the lever operates smoothly and snaps back completely Read Safety Manual WARNING “Safety Devices” before starting when released The operating force on the Lever must not or operating the RS7200.
Calibration Disclaimer ! IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CALIBRATION DISCLAIMER BEFORE USE ! It is the responsibilty of the person using this equipment to make sure that every type of material is properly calibrated to perform as expected. This process should take place on a solid flat surface away from drains and livestock areas in order to achieve a safe and accurate reading for proper material distribution.
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Spreader Calibration 1) Put a small amount of material in the spreader to determine the spread width of your product. 2) Now you can refer to your calibration chart of Gate Settings and Pounds per minute as a guide. (Due to the fact that material varies you may need to make your own chart by setting your gate at a number and weighing the amount of material that comes out in 1 minute and carry this out for all gate settings.) Exercise: Let’s say you were in the field and needed to apply 3.5lbs.
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Spreader Calibration Here are some guideline rates for the Nozzles supplied with the machine Nozzle Type White Trim Blue Trim Capacity in Gallons Capacity in Ounces 2176 2176 2176 2176 Speed in MPH Distance in 1 Minute 308’ 440’ 308’ 440’...
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Sprayer Calibration Here are some guideline rates for the Nozzles supplied with the machine Nozzle Type Green Broadcast Green Broadcast Green Broadcast Green Broadcast Green Broadcast Green Broadcast Capacity in Gallons Capacity in Ounces 2176 2176 2176 2176 2176 2176 2176 2176 2176...
Maintenance Break-in Service IMPORTANT: Keeping the RS7200 Ride N Spray operating reliably requires attention to maintenance. Proper maintenance prevents (first 10 hours) Checklist damage to your machine and preventable malfunctions. Proper • Change engine oil maintenance is required for the safe operation of the machine.
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Read Safety Manual WARNING “Tire Safety” before starting, operating level in engine or clutch are below or above the full and add marks. or performing repairs or maintenance on the RS7200. Fluid-filled tires are Safety Devices. Keep pressure at 12 PSI. DO NOT operate Replacing Throttle Lever machine without Fluid-filled tires.
Troubleshooting If engine does Transaxle in Poor engine Fuel shut off valve Shift to Neutral Switch valve to Open not start Gear Performance closed Kill Switch Lanyard in Switch Choke On Shut choke off Drain old fuel and Gas tank empty Fill with gas Dirty or Stale fuel refill with new fuel...
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Troubleshooting Engine Stalls or Idle adjustment Make proper Choke On Turn Choke Off Engine will not idle lacks power too low adjustments Throttle Spring Gas tank empty Fill with gas Replace Spring broken Fuel shut off valve Drain old fuel and Switch valve to Open Dirty or Stale fuel closed...
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Shift Linkage broken Too Slow Adjust Throttle Lever/ Replace Shift Linkage or bent Engine RPM’s to Low Cable Properly Take to Turfex Dealer Belt Slipping, Worn or Other Internal Damage Replace Belt for Diagnostics Damaged Transaxle Locked Front Brake locked...
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Troubleshooting Front Brake Cable Readjust Cable Front Brake Cable Readjust Cable Brakes Chatter Stops Too Fast Adjusted Too Loose Properly Adjusted Too Tight Properly Brake Band and Drum Replace Brake Band Brake Band and Drum Clean Off Brake Band Dirty, Worn or Damaged and Drum Dirty and Drum...
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Troubleshooting Spinner Roll Pin Third Hole Adjustment Third-Hole Cable/Lever Fix or Replace Spinner Does Not Turn Replace Roll Pin Missing Plate Does Not Move is Damaged Cable/Lever Spinner Coupling Tighten Product Jammed Remove Obstructions Block Loose Shaft Coupling Block Spread Pattern Spinner Plate Damaged Clean or Replace Tighten...
Troubleshooting Sprayer Output Low Engine RPM’s Low Adjust RPM’s No Spray Output Tank Empty Fill Tank Nozzle Strainer Spray System Not Remove Obstruction See Manual Clogged Primed Tank Strainer Remove Obstruction Suction Valve Closed Open Valve Clogged Nozzle Strainer Nozzle Tip Clogged Remove Obstruction Remove Obstruction Clogged...
Limited Warranty TrynEx International warrants under the brand name TurfEx the TurfEx Model RS7200 for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase (except for the engine and drive transmission), including TrynEx Genuine Parts and labor, against defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service subject to the limitations detailed below.
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Main Frame Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # D4409 D6983 F50092 F50205 D5209 F50044 F50094 F50213 D5583 F50048 F50095 F50215 D5602 F50050 F50109 F50321 T14150...
Engine Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # F50069 F50134 T15018 D6131 D6132 F50087 F50150 T15050 D6169 F50088 F50180 T30728 F50043 F50090 F50181 F50049 F50110 F50196...
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Dashboard Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 ID # ID # ID # ID # Part # Part # Part # Part # D5905 F50100 F50173 F50321 T15016 D5948 F50104 F50174 D6131 F50114 F50175 T15091 D6302 F50119 F50176 T30728 D6978 F50129...
Plumbing Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 ID # ID # ID # ID # Part # Part # Part # Part # D6988-60 D5329 F50103 F50148 D5355 D6988-7 F50104 T20105 D6920 D6988-7.5 F50105 T20117 T20119 D6923 D6988-80 F50121 D6989-10.5 F50133...
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Gate Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 Complete Gate Assembly F50466 ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # D5292 F50052 F50126 F50178 D5905 F50053 F50127 F50297 D5948 F50124 F50128 F50051 F50125 F50143...
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Hopper & Tank Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 ID # ID # ID # ID # Part # Part # Part # Part # D5232 F50047 F50179 F50337 T30728 D5336 F50055 F50207 D6169 F50059 F50208 F50084 F50213 D6953 D6978 F50102...
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Sulky Parts Breakdown Model # RS7200 Complete Sulky Assembly F50467 ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # ID # Part # D4321 F50064 F50112 F50209 D4409 F50070 F50131 F50213 T15018 D5209 F50071 F50141 D5919 F50072...
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