FORM NO. 3318--399GB MODEL NO. 09120—60001 & UP ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL GREENS AERATOR To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you or any other operator read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol— The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER—personal safety instruction.
Foreword The Greens Aerator has advanced concepts in engineering, design and safety; and if maintained properly, will give excellent service. Since this is a high-quality product, Toro is concerned about the future use of the machine and safety of the user. Therefore, read this manual to familiarize yourself with proper set-up, operation and maintenance instructions. The major sections of the manual are: 1. Safety Instructions 2. Before Operating 3. 4.
Safety Instructions This safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER — “personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury. Improper use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with the following safety instructions. A. Use an approved gasoline container. B. Do not fill the tank while the engine is hot or running, C.
Safety Instructions MAINTENANCE 14. Disconnect the high-tension wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or storing the machine. 15. If the traction unit must be tipped to perform maintenance or an adjustment, drain the gasoline from fuel tank and oil from crankcase. 16. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accumulations of dirt. 17.
Symbol Glossary SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL GENERAL HAZARD SAFETY ALERT WHOLE BODY ENTANGLEMENT, IMPLEMENT INPUT DRIVE LINE CRUSHING OF WHOLE BODY, APPLIED FROM ABOVE FINGERS OR HAND ENTANGLEMENT, CHAIN DRIVE CRUSHING OF FINGERS OR HAND, FORCE APPLIED FROM SIDE CUTTING OF FINGERS OR HAND CRUSHING OR PUNCTURE OF FOOT, CORING HEAD THROWN OR FLYING RUNOVER/BACKOVER, RUNOVER/BACKOVER, SECURE LIFTING CYLINDER WITH LOCKING DEVICE BEFORE OBJECTS, WHOLE GREENS AERATOR HC 4000 AERATOR GETTING IN HAZARDOUS AREA BODY
Symbol Glossary ON/START OFF/STOP SLOW CONTINUOUS VARIABLE, LINEAR ENGINE START ENGINE STOP 1 INCH (25mm) P PARK FAST UNLEADED FUEL FUEL TANK FILL LINE LOCK UNLOCK CORING HEAD ALWAYS HAVE CORING HEAD FULLY UP FOR TRANSPORT & FULLY DOWN FOR CORING P TRACTION DRIVE 6 MANUAL CHOCK WHEELS IN PARKED POSITION, ALWAYS PARK ON LEVEL SURFACE, FAIRWAY AERATOR ALWAYS FORK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF MACHINE, HC 4000 AERATOR LEVER OPERATION
Specifications Engine: Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, 4-cycle, air-cooled, 2-cylinder 11.9 kW (16 hp) @ 3600 rpm, 74.4 cm3 (29.3 cu. in) displacement. Electric start. Large capacity dual element air cleaner. Full pressure lubrication 1.55 l (3.5 pint) oil capacity. Solid-state electronic ignition. Electrical: 12-volt battery, 32-amp-hour. 16-amp alternator. Ignition switch and interlock switches on control handle, transmission and coring head clutch. Fuel Capacity: 17 l (4.5 gallons) unleaded gasoline.
Before Operating ACTIVATE AND CHARGE THE BATTERY 1. Since the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated, bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. CAUTION Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working with electrolyte. Charge the battery in a wellventilated place so gases produced while charging can dissipate. Since the gases are explosive, keep open flames and electrical spark away from the battery; do not smoke.
Before Operating octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. Use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive (See your authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for Part No. 5041 or the single-use pouch.) In countries other than the U.S.A., leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and unleaded is unavailable. Figure 2 1. 3. Dip stick 2.
Figure 3 1. 2. Vented fuel tank cap To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up gasoline that may have spilled. CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID The hydraulic system is designed to operate on SAE 10 W-30 engine oil or, as a substitute, SAE 10 W-40 engine oil. The machine’s reservoir is filled at the factory with 2.7 pints of SAE 10 W-30 engine oil. However, check the level of hydraulic fluid before the engine is first started and daily thereafter. 1.
Controls Ignition Switch (Fig. 5)—The ignition switch, which is used to start and stop the engine, has three positions: OFF, ON and START. Rotate key clockwise—START position—to engage starter motor. Release key when the engine starts. The key will automatically return to the ON position. To shut the engine off, rotate key counterclock–wise to the OFF position. Traction Drive Lever (Fig.6)—Shift to the desired gear and move the traction drive lever to the engage position to move forward or reverse.
Operating Service Brake (Fig. 7)—Used to slow the traction operation. Operating Instructions STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE INSTALL THE TINES 1. Make sure both wires are installed on the spark plugs. 1. Start the engine: refer to Starting/Stopping instructions. 2. Make sure the traction drive is disengaged and the gear shift lever is in Neutral. 2. Move the coring head lever to the “UP” position to raise the coring head. 3.
Operating height gauge on each rear wheel spindle (Fig. 13). Figure 9 1. 2. 5. Tine block Mounting nut Figure 11 1. 2. 3. Tighten the mounting nuts to 100-110 ft/lb. torque (Fig. 10). 5. Coring depth adjustment screw Adjusting bracket Jam nut Best recommended coring depth is achieved when the distance from the end of the screw head to the bracket is 11⁄16” (Fig. 11). IMPORTANT: Do not adjust the screw to a setting less than 11⁄16” or damage to turf guards may occur. 6.
Operating 4. Squeeze left interlock lever against handle. 5. Move shift lever to “L” (low) for Coring or “H” (high) for Transport. Note: If you encounter resistance during gear selection, jog the clutch handle until the gears align. Do not shift gears while machine is moving. DO NOT FORCE SHIFT LEVER AS DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. Figure 12 1. Front axle 2. Height gauge 3. Increase or decrease tire pressures to attain the required height. 4.
Operating Note: Before coring head switch can be adjusted, coring head drive belt must be correctly adjusted.. I. Restart the engine and raise the coring head. J. Stop the engine, remove the override pin and reinstall it in the storage bracket. K. Start the engine and check all modes of operation. The coring head should not run when on coring head lock-up brackets. Figure 14 1. 2. 6. Traction switch Mounting screws If an adjustment to the switch is required, proceed as follows: A. B. C.
Operating 2. Push down on override lever until holes in lever bracket and coring head are aligned, then insert pin through holes (Fig. 17). engaged before the tines are within one inch of the turf. 3. Use the rubber guides hanging from front of chassis to align rows. CAUTION Always have the coring head fully raised when transporting and fully lowered when coring so the safety interlock system functions correctly. If the coring head lowers by itself, correct this malfunction before continuing operation.
Maintenance Lubrication The Greens Aerator has grease fittings that must be lubricated daily with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. Damper pivots must be lubricated every 4 hours of operation. The bearings and bushings that must be lubricated are: front wheels (Fig. 18), rear wheel spindles (Fig. 19), front handle shaft (Fig. 20), damper pivots (4) (Fig. 21), traction roller latch pin (Fig. 22) speed control lever (Fig 23) and coring head switch (Fig. 24).
Maintenance Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Procedure Lubricate the Dampener Pivots Check the condition of the tines Check the engine oil level Maintenance Interval & Service Every 5hours Every 25 hours Every 50 hours Every 100 hours Service the Air Filter Pre-Cleaner ✝Change the engine oil Service the air filter cartridge Lubricate the coring head switch assembly Change the engine oil filter Service the spark plugs Grease the wheel bearing Grease the steering handle spindle Ch
Maintenance CAUTION Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop engine and remove key from the switch. 5. Fill pump reservoir; refer to Checking Hydraulic System Fluid. 6. Check all connections for possible leaks. CHANGING TRANSAXLE OIL ENGINE CARE The Engine Manual supplied with your Greens Aerator provides the maintenance procedures for service of the air cleaner, oil requirements, ignition components, etc.
Depth-adjustment bolts set equally Adjust depth bolts Check damper length and freeplay in bushings and bearings. Make sure damper is adjusted to correct specification. Replace bearings or tires. Check front and rear axle heights Adjust axle height using height gauge. (Regulate tire pressure). Check freeplay in tine arm and crank bearings. Replace bearings Check wheel assemblies for loose bearings or tire runout. Adjust timing. Check coring head timing. Loose coring head pivot points.
