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Toro AERATOR HC 4000 Operator's Manual

Toro AERATOR HC 4000 Operator's Manual

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FORM NO. 3318-401 GB
OPERATOR'S
0001
MODEL NO. 09600—6
& UP
MANUAL
®
®
HC 4000 AERATOR
To understand this product, and for safety and optimum performance, read this manual before starting operation.
Pay special attention to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol.
© The TORO Company 1995

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  • Page 1 MODEL NO. 09600—6 & UP MANUAL ® ® HC 4000 AERATOR To understand this product, and for safety and optimum performance, read this manual before starting operation. Pay special attention to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol. © The TORO Company 1995...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The HC 4000 Aerator has advanced concepts in engineering and design, and if properly maintained, will provide excellent service. Since the Aerator is a high quality product, TORO is concerned about its future use and safety of the user. Therefore, anyone involved with the product, including the operator, should read and understand this manual.
  • Page 3 Safety BEFORE OPERATING WHILE OPERATING Read and understand the contents of this manual and Using the machine demands attention. To prevent tow vehicle manual before operating the machine. loss of control: Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop quickly.
  • Page 4 19. To be sure of optimum performance and safety, always purchase genuine TORO replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous. Such use could void the product warranty of The...
  • Page 5 Symbol Glossary SAFETY ALERT GENERAL HAZARD CRUSHING OF CRUSHING OF CUTTING OF CUTTING OF FOOT CRUSHING OR SYMBOL SAFETY ALERT WHOLE BODY, FINGERS OR HAND, FINGERS OR HAND PUNCTURE OF FOOT, APPLIED FROM FORCE APPLIED CORING HEAD ABOVE FROM SIDE WHOLE BODY ENTANGLEMENT, FINGERS OR HAND THROWN OR FLYING...
  • Page 6 ON/START OFF/STOP FAST SLOW CONTINUOUS ENGINE START ENGINE STOP VARIABLE, LINEAR 1 INCH (25mm) PARK UNLEADED FUEL FUEL TANK FILL LOCK UNLOCK CORING HEAD ALWAYS HAVE CORING HEAD LINE FULLY UP FOR TRANSPORT & FULLY DOWN FOR CORING TRACTION DRIVE MANUAL CHOCK WHEELS IN PARKED POSITION, ALWAYS FORK FROM FRONT OR REAR...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Tire Scrapers: Removes soil build up from each Type: Semi-mounted tow-behind, PTO-driven, deep coring wheel. Adjustable for desired clearance. mechanical turf/fairway aerator. Drive Line: Ag-type, telescoping drive shaft with safe- Tractor Requirements: 18.6–33.6 KW (25–45 hp) @ 540 ty shields. Two cardan-type universal joints with ratch- PTO rpm, category 1, three-point hitch with snubber chains et type torque limiting clutch.
  • Page 8 Standard Coring Tines: The aerator is assembled with (4) tine holders for (6) tines and matching turf guards. 24 tines are required (not included). Order tines from your Authorized Toro Distributor. Required Optional Equipment: The aerator is shipped without timing gears due to various tractor tire sizes and ground speed ratio’s.

  • Page 9: Before Operating

    Before Operating CHECK 90° GEAR CASE OIL LEVEL With machine on level surface, remove oil fill/dipstick plug from gear case (Fig. 1). Oil level should be to mark indicated on dipstick. If oil is required, add SAE 80-90 (ISO 150/220) gear oil. Install fill plug.
  • Page 10 Preparing the Aerator: Select the proper timing gears for the aerator pick-off gear case. (Gears must be obtained from your Authorized Toro Distributor.) Use the following chart to determine which gears to use: Gears Sec./30.5 m.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Remove the lynch pins used to secure the driver and Note: Number of gear teeth is stamped on the driven gears. gear. Install driver and driven gears matching indicated Install gear case cover and lower aerator cover. chart time and secure with lynch pin. Verify timing of the aerator/tractor.

  • Page 12: Aerating Procedures

    ver gear teeth quantity should be increased and driven gear teeth decreased; see gear selection chart. Operate the machine again and repeat steps 1–4. IMPORTANT: Timing can sometimes be fine tuned by gradu- ally regulating tractor tire pressure. Lowering tire pressure will provide closer spacing and raising tire pressure will increase the spacing.

  • Page 13: Transport Operation

    TRANSPORT OPERATION To begin transport operation, raise the aerator, disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Raise safety/transport stops and lower aerator onto stops. To avoid loss of control, traverse steep inclines slowly, approach rough areas at reduced speed and cross severe undulations carefully.

  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    OPERATING TIPS Gradually engage PTO at low engine speed and throttle up to 540 PTO RPM before lowering aerator. Make very gradual turns when aerating. Never make sharp turns. If tractor “bogs” down when operating on hard ground or going uphill, raise aerator slightly until speed is regained, then lower again.
  • Page 15 Figure 6 Figure 8 Figure 7 Figure 9 Figure 10...

  • Page 16: Check Gear Case Oil Level

    Note: It is a good practice to lubricate grease fittings after washing machine. To lubricate the center grease fitting on drive shaft assembly, the aerator must be in the raised (transport) position, to gain access thru slots in shields. CHECK GEAR CASE OIL LEVEL Every 25 hours operation, or seasonally, whichever comes first, check oil level in each gear case.

  • Page 17: Check Pick-Off Gear Case Oil Level

    CHECK PICK-OFF GEAR CASE OIL LEVEL Every 25 hours operation, or seasonally, whichever comes first, check oil level in the pick-off gear case. With the machine on a level surface, remove the gear case cover (Fig. 15). The oil level should be to the center of the lower gear shaft. If the level is low, add SAE 80–90 (ISO 150/220) gear oil and install the cover.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance CHECKING STOMPER ASSEMBLIES Within the first five hours of initial machine operation and after every 25 hours of operation thereafter, all stomper assemblies must be checked for excessive lateral play. This must be done or major machine component failure may result. Grasp each stomper assembly at the bottom and try to move the assembly laterally in each direction (Fig.
  • Page 19 nance, the unit will need to be re-timed to ensure machine balance, equal loading of tine arms and optimum hole quality. There are two separate procedures to properly time the aerator gear cases. Use the following tips for each procedure when reassembling gear case. A.

  • Page 20: Identification And Ordering

    To order repIacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor, supply the foIlowing information: Model and serial numbers of the machine.

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