Checking The Springs; Adjusting The Hole Spacing; Removing The Aerator From The Tractor - Toro ProCore SR54 Operator's Manual

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1. Crank shaft nut
2. Crank pin nut

Checking the Springs

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the springs for crossed or broken wires
52). Crossed or broken spring wires will cause an
erratic hole pattern in the turf.
Figure 52
1. Correct spring wires
Note:
Replacement wires are included with the
aerator. The wires are considered a consumable item.

Adjusting the Hole Spacing

The forward hole spacing is determined by the tractor
gear ratio (or the hydrostatic traction pedal). Changing
the engine speed does not change the forward hole
spacing.
The lateral hole spacing is determined by the number
of tines in the tine heads.
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3. Hinge bolts
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2. Crossed spring wires
Removing the Aerator from
the Tractor
1. Stop the aerator on a level surface, not on a
slope.
2. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
3. Raise the aerator roller(s) 7.5 to 15 cm (3 to 6
inches) off the ground. Place support blocks
under the roller(s).
4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5. Before leaving the operator's seat on the tractor,
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the tines.
7. Install the storage stand.
8. Slowly lower the aerator until the storage stands
contact the ground.
9. Remove the pin securing the top link to the
aerator bracket. Retain the pin with the aerator.
Also, on models with a hydraulic top link,
disconnect the hydraulic hoses and the
connecting link from the tractor. Cap the
hydraulic hoses. Store these components with
the aerator.
10. Disconnect the safety shield chains from PTO
shaft.
11. Pull back on the lock collar to disconnect the
power shaft from the tractor PTO shaft.
12. Slide the PTO shaft back and remove it from
the tractor.
13. Connect the PTO safety chain to the aerator
to prevent the PTO shaft from contacting the
ground.
14. Remove the pins securing the lower link arms to
the aerator brackets. Retain the pins with the
aerator.
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