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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SuperPivot...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............™ SIDEWINDER - SUPER PIVOT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION .
  • Page 4 ......™ ADJUSTING SIDEWINDER - SUPER PIVOT ATTACHMENT ARM POSITION ...

  • Page 5: Owner Assistance

    Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a new Turf Teq Sidewindert - Super Pivot! We are confident that your Sidewindert - Super Pivot will be one of the most gratifying pieces of equipment you will ever own. As a result of your investment in the Sidewindert - Super Pivot, you will eliminate the need for back--breaking work done with shovels and you will see an incredible increase in productivity.
  • Page 6 Total Customer Satisfaction is our Goal The Sidewindert - Super Pivot is designed to provide trouble-free operation. To ensure that you are satisfied with your Sidewindert - Super Pivot, we offer the following Guaran- tee of Satisfaction: • The Sidewindert - Super Pivot is GUARANTEED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FOR ONE FULL YEAR against defects in materials and workmanship.

  • Page 7: Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    Turf Teq, LLC WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (Customer Copy -- Page 1) COVERAGE PROVIDED Turf Teq, LLC, hereinafter called “Turf Teq” warrants to the original retail purchaser of each new Product Turf Teq will replace any part thereof found to be defective in materials or workmanship within the time periods identified below.

  • Page 8: Model Number

    Turf Teq, LLC WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (Customer Copy -- Page 2) The warranty period will begin on the date of first retail sale. The obligation of Turf Teq to purchase under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts free of charge using genuine Turf Teq Replacement Parts.
  • Page 9 Turf Teq, LLC WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (Turf Teq Warranty Registration Copy -- Page 1) Important: This copy must be completed, signed and returned to Turf Teq to register the product and activate the warranty. COVERAGE PROVIDED Turf Teq, LLC, hereinafter called “Turf Teq” warrants to the original retail purchaser of each new Product Turf Teq will replace any part thereof found to be defective in materials or workmanship within the time periods identified below.
  • Page 10 Turf Teq, LLC WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (Turf Teq Warranty Registration Copy -- Page 2) The warranty period will begin on the date of first retail sale. The obligation of Turf Teq to purchase under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts free of charge using genuine Turf Teq Replacement Parts.

  • Page 11: Blade Information

    BLADE INFORMATION BED OPENER BLADE The Bed Opener is the ideal tool to use when opening a new bed or preparing to remulch an existing bed. The aggressive cutting action of the Bed Opener Blade creates a clean, contoured edge up to 4.5” deep and deposits the pulverized soil back into the bed.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION PERSONAL SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. To help prevent accidents, read and take the following precautions before operating the machine. Equipment should be operated only by those who are properly trained. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.
  • Page 13 OPERATING THE MACHINE SAFELY 1. Shut off the engine and apply the parking brake when the machine is not in use. 2. Do not operate the machine engine in an enclosed building without adequate ventilation. 3. Make sure all shields are in place before starting the machine. 4.

  • Page 14: Personal Safety Decals

    PERSONAL SAFETY DECALS This manual shows machine decals with safety messages on, “WARNING,” and “DANGER.” These safety messages are intended for your personal safety and those working with you. Please read the safety messages and the specific information they contain. WARNING: THE WORD “WARNING”...

  • Page 15: Safety Decal Information

    SAFETY DECAL INFORMATION The following safety decals were installed on the machine in the areas indicated. They are on the machine for your safety. Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Located on the control console. Located on front dolly wheel support. Located on the blade cover.

  • Page 16: Serial Number Locations

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The serial number is located below the fuel tank as shown. The serial number will be require when ordering parts. For easy reference, enter Model and serial number on these lines:...

  • Page 17: Control Locations - Overview

    CONTROL LOCATIONS - - OVERVIEW A. Hydrostatic transmission control lever F. Attachment height control mechanism B. Adjustable speed control G. Tow valve handle C. Throttle control H. Self-alligning adjustable depth wheel D. Attachment drive control and brake lever Park brake lever E.

  • Page 18: Daily Checks To Perform Before Stating The Engine

    DAILY CHECKS TO PERFORM BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Place the machine on a level surface then remove the oil dipstick. 2. Check the oil level as indicated in the engine owner’s manual and fill with the recommended motor oil.

  • Page 19: Check The Blade And Attaching Hardware

    CHECK THE BLADE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE 1. Remove the blade shield as described in the Changing Attachment Blade section. 2. Clean the shield and blade of dirt. 3. Check the blade for damage and wear. 4. Torque the 3 attaching bolts to 34 lb/ft. with a torque wrench.

  • Page 20: Engine Operation

    ENGINE OPERATION STARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Place the throttle control to the CHOKE position. 2. Pull the starter rope slowly and with low force until the slack is out of the rope and resistance is felt. 3. When resistance is felt, pull the rope with enough force to turn the engine fast enough to start the engine.

  • Page 21: Starting A Warm Engine

    5. After the engine has warmed up, slowly place the throttle to the IDLE position. 6. Move the throttle to the RUN position when operating the machine. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Place the throttle control slightly past the IDLE position.

  • Page 22: Stopping The Engine

    2. Pull the starter rope slowly and with low force until the slack is out of the rope and resistance is felt. 3. When resistance is felt, pull the rope with enough force to turn the engine fast enough to start the engine.
  • Page 23 2. Place the throttle in the STOP position and the engine should stop running. NOTE: ENGINE COMPONENTS GET VERY HOT DURING OPERATION. STOP THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON THE ENGINE.

  • Page 24: Parking The Machine

    PARKING THE MACHINE When parking the tractor for any period of time, use the following procedure. 1. Stop the engine by placing the throttle control to the STOP position. 2. Place the PARK BRAKE to the ON position. 3. Lower the HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER so the attachment is positioned on the ground.

  • Page 25: Operating The Tow Valve

    OPERATING THE TOW VALVE The TOW VALVE disengages the transmission so the machine can be moved when the engine is not running. This feature makes it easy to push or pull the machine for precise movement when the engine is not running.

  • Page 26: Operating The Directional Controls

    OPERATING THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROLS STOPPING MOVEMENT WITH ENGINE RUNNING 1. RELEASE the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER, A. The lever will automatically go the neutral position as shown. 2. When the hydrostatic lever is in the neutral position the machine will not move. PRELIMINARY STEPS TO MOVING THE MACHINE IN ANY DIRECTION WITH ENGINE ON...
  • Page 27 3. Start the engine using the procedure described in the ENGINE OPERATION Section. 4. Place the PARK BRAKE in the OFF position.

  • Page 28: Variable Speed Control Adjustment

    VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust to slowest speed. The maximum forward and reverse speeds can be adjusted to meet specific operating conditions by moving the Control Knob, A, in the adjustment slot. WARNING: Adjust to slowest speed setting, B, while learning to operate the machine and when operating in confined spaces.

  • Page 29: Forward Direction

    FORWARD DIRECTION 1. Complete the 4 steps in the PRELIMINARY STEPS TO MOVING THE MACHINE if not already completed. 2. SLOWLY apply pressure and PULL UP on the HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LEVER, A, as shown. 3. Forward speed is directly proportional to the amount the hydrostatic control lever is moved.

  • Page 30: Blade And Shield Combinations For Use With The

    BLADE AND SHIELD COMBINATIONS FOR USE WITH THE SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT WARNING: Shield and blades MUST be used in specified combinations only. Failure to use the correct shield for the blade being used may cause personal injury or machine damage.

  • Page 31: Main Drive Belt Routing For Specific Applications

    MAIN DRIVE BELT ROUTING FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS WARNING: The Main Drive Belt MUST be routed as specified for the specific application or the blade will turn in the wrong direction, which could cause personal injury or machine damage. TENSION HANDLE LOCATION BED OPENING OR TRENCHING POSITION If the tensioning handle, A, is forward of the end of shield, B, the belt is routed for Bed Opening and...

  • Page 32: Grooming - Main Drive Belt Routing

    GROOMING – MAIN DRIVE BELT ROUTING 1. Remove the two shield retaining bolts, A, then remove shield, B. 2. Route belt as shown.

  • Page 33: Bed Opening And Trenching - Main Drive Belt Routing

    3. Install shield, B, and the two retaining bolts, A. 4. Torque bolts to 20 lbs./ft. BED OPENING AND TRENCHING – MAIN DRIVE BELT ROUTING 1. Remove the two shield retaining bolts, A, then remove shield, B.
  • Page 34 2. Route belt as shown. 3. Install shield, B, and the two retaining bolts, A. 4. Torque bolts to 20 lbs./ft.

  • Page 35: Positioning The Adjustable Angle

    POSITIONING THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT ATTACHMENT ARM ATTACHMENT ARM POSITION WHEN TRANSPORTING THE SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT WITH THE ATTACHMENT ARM RAISED Position the attachment arm parallel to the right rear wheel as shown when moving or transporting the machine with the Attachment Arm raised.

  • Page 36: Attachment Arm Position For Grooming Blade Use

    NOTE: Only change arm position when the ™ Sidewinder - Super Pivot is on a level, hard surface. SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT SWING CONTROL LEVER The swing control lever is shown at A. ADJUSTING SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT ATTACHMENT ARM POSITION 1.
  • Page 37 2. Lower the Attachment control lever to the down position so the attachment is resting on the ground. 3. Lift up and hold the SWING CONTROL LEVER, 4. Push forward on the left handlebar while simultaneously puling rearward on the right handlebar until the desired attachment are angle is achieved.
  • Page 38 5. Release the SWING CONTROL LEVER, A, and it will lock the arm in position.

  • Page 39: Operating The Attachment

    OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT STARTING THE ATTACHMENT 1. Raise attachment. 2. Start the engine and place the throttle to the run position as described in the STARTING THE ENGINE SECTION. 3. Depress the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER, A, as shown. This releases the brake and engages the drive NOTE: Engage attachment before lowering onto the ground.

  • Page 40: Stopping The Attachment

    STOPPING THE ATTACHMENT 1. Release the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CONTROL AND BRAKE LEVER, A, as shown. This will disengage the drive and apply the brake to stop the attachment from turning. 2. Raise the ATTACHMENT HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER as shown.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Depth Control Wheel

    ADJUSTING THE DEPTH CONTROL WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. Stop the engine by placing the throttle in the STOP position. 2. Place the PARK BRAKE in the ON position. 3. Raise the ATTACHMENT HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER as shown. 4. Remove clip, A, and pin, B, from the depth control bracket.

  • Page 42: Changing Attachment Blade

    CHANGING ATTACHMENT BLADE BLADE REMOVAL 1. Place the throttle in the STOP position and stop the engine. 2. Place the PARK BRAKE in the ON position. 3. Remove the spark plug wire, A, from the spark plug, B.
  • Page 43 4. Lower the attachment to the ground and position the blade on the ground. 5. Remove the shield attaching bolt by turning the handle, A, counterclockwise. 6. Remove the shield, B, by lifting it up. NOTE: The shield is heavy. Be sure to have a firm grip on the shield while loosening the clamping, A.

  • Page 44: Installing The Blade

    INSTALLING THE BLADE 1. Clean the mounting surface of the blade, A, and the mounting surface of flange, B. NOTE: Be sure both surfaces are clean and free of any damage that would prevent the blade from seating on the flange. 2.
  • Page 45 5. Install the spark plug wire, A, on the spark plug.

  • Page 46: Securing The Machine For Transport

    SECURING THE MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT 1. Position the machine on a trailer or other vehicle 2. Stop the engine. 3. Lower the attachment arm until the arm rests on the deck. NOTE: The attachment must be fully lowered during transport or the frame may be damaged. 4.
  • Page 47 6. Secure the left rear of the machine using the tie down loop as shown 7. Secure the right rear of the machine using the tie down loop as shown NOTE: Do not overtighten the tie down straps or the frame or tires may be damaged.

  • Page 48: Engine Maintenance

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE See engine manufactures owners manual. LUBRICATION Lubricate the following grease points every 50 hours or on an annual basis whichever comes first. Use a SAE all weather, high temperature, multipurpose grease. Add grease to the fittings until there is a slight increase in effort needed to operate the grease gun handle.
  • Page 49 Attachment lift arm pivot.

  • Page 50: Sidewinder™ - Super Pivot Belt Tension And Adjustment

    SIDEWINDER™ - SUPER PIVOT BELT TENSION AND ADJUSTMENT MAIN DRIVE BELT CHECKING BELT TENSION There is no tension check needed because the belt is automatically tensioned by springs, A, located under the cover shield. ADJUSTING BELT TENSION No adjustment is required because of the automatic tensioning springs, A, located under the cover shield.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Belt Tension

    ADJUSTING BELT TENSION 1. Remove tension bolt handle, A. 2. Remove shield, B. 3. Loosen the four bolts, A. The bolt heads are on the backside of plate, B. NOTE: The blade does not have to be removed. The blade was removed solely to show the bolts. 4.
  • Page 52 6. Install shield, B, and tighten handle, A.

  • Page 53: End Of Season Storage Service

    END OF SEASON STORAGE SERVICE CLEAN THE ENTIRE MACHINE AND 2. Lubricate all linkage pivot points. ENGINE 3. Spray exposed cabled with a fluid lubricant to prevent binding and rust. Thoroughly clean the machine and engine then blow dry with 50 PSI compressed air. 4.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Honda – GXV390K1 13.0 HP FUEL TANK 1.0 US Gallon TRANSMISSION Tuff Torq model K46 Hydrostatic Infinite variable control GROUND SPEED 0 – 4.2 mph WEIGHT 350 Lbs. (weight will vary depending on blade and guard options) DIMENSIONS 44”...
  • Page 56 SWSP01--0204 Printed in U.S.A.

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