TURFCO T3000 85872, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...RECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE WARNED OF ITS DANGERS AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE TURFCO MFG INC 1655 101st Avenue NE Minneapolis Minnesota 55449 4420 USA Phone 763 785 1000 FAX 763 785 0556 2011 Turfco Mfg Inc T3000LOGOREVB T3000 Applicator ...

Page 2: ...orksite 21 Troubleshooting Tables 22 Service and Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning 24 Storage and Winter Storage Freeze Protection 25 Lubrication 26 Recommended Service Schedule 27 Adjusting Ground Speed Lock 28 Adjusting Steering Cables 29 V Belt Identification 29 Calibration Spreader Calibration 30 Sprayer Calibration 34 Electrical Power Supply Connection 38 How To Obtain Parts and Service 38 P...

Page 3: ...heel Lever Spreader Spreader Gate Open Close Vari Rate Adjuster Spinner Speed Wide Narrow Trim Spread Border Control Accuway Spread Pattern Adjuster and Gate Calibration Dial Sprayer Full Width On Off Trim Width On Off Hand Gun On Off and Spray Pressure Adjustment Production Rates Spreading and or Spraying 4 000 Sq Ft Minute 240 000 Sq Ft Hour 371 6 Sq Meters Minute 22 296 Sq Meters Hour Spreader ...

Page 4: ...glasses and or face shields should be considered when operating as well as working in close proximity to high speed rotary equipment Watch for rotary mowers edgers brush and string trimmers Rotary mowers can throw debris at speed up to 200 MPH Hearing If the noise level of the equipment is too loud consider the use of ear protection Do not use stereo headsets during operation This is a distraction...

Page 5: ...ater heater that uses a pilot light or can create a spark Do not refuel indoors or in an unventilated area Check the fuel level Do not over fill Do not add fuel while the machine is hot because spilled fuel may cause a fire Use fresh gasoline Stale fuel can gum the carburetor and can cause leakage Check the fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks and leaks Replace if necessary Do not remove the...

Page 6: ... EYE PROTECTION GLOVES AND APPROVED BREATHING MASKS safe 77 BE AWARE OF THE HAZARDS OF THE CHEMICALS THAT ARE BEING USED AND APPLIED ALWAYS WEAR PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM ALL HAZARDS REFER TO THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURES SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE PRODUCT BEING APPLIED MIXED TRANSPORTED OR STORED CHEMICALS CAN BE POISONOUS CAUSE BURNS CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ...

Page 7: ...an result in injury to the operator or damage to the machine The operators position is standing on a vibration isolated platform on the rear of the machine The forward and reverse speeds are controlled by using a simple directional hand control allowing the operator total control of the speeds from 0 to 5 MPH 0 to 8 04 Km h Braking is provided by a dynamic braking system within the hydrostatic tra...

Page 8: ...e Operating the T3000 Applicator and Before Starting the Engine 1 Read the Operators Manual and Watch the Operation CD 2 Check the oil in the engine 3 Check air pressure in the front and rear tires Inflate to PSI shown on tire 3 Fill the machine with fresh approved gasoline 4 Inspect the machine for any loose nuts bolts or hardware or anything that does not look normal 5 Check all guards and covers...

Page 9: ...otive style of steering the front wheels After you are totally comfortable with the location and movement of the operator controls you are now ready to start the engine STARTING THE ENGINE Before starting the engine check that the fuel tank shut off valve located on fuel line before filter is open 1 Set the parking brake before starting the engine Check the Freewheel lever 2 Make sure Forward Rever...

Page 10: ...and it will go to neutral applying the brake The machine will quickly come to a full stop in just a few feet of travel Try this many times to get used to the braking action Go ahead slowly and release the speed control lever The control will return to the neutral position and the machine will stop The machine will stop quickly You may speed up a little as you become more accustomed to the start an...

Page 11: ...ing in an off position Steering the Machine Now you are ready to try the steering and driving the machine on the parking lot Like your car the Turfco T3000 Applicator steers uses a steering wheel A full spin to the right will give you a full right turn and a full spin to the left give you a full left turn The steering wheel is equipped with a wheel spinner knob to make this easier Drive the machin...

Page 12: ...il the entire machine is on the lawn Stop and remount the machine 1 Approach the curb at a 45º degree angle Stop the machine a few inches from the curb 2 Dismount the machine keeping your hands on the support bar and steering wheel 3 Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly advance the speed of the machine 4 The machine should slowly climb over the curb The operator may remount as soon as the mach...

Page 13: ...raverse along a slope of more than 15º degrees is not recommended You should always use walking applicators on slopes more than 15º degrees Do not turn the machine while on a slope or incline If one must operate across a slope angle the machine 45º degrees to the direction of the incline no matter if you are going up or down the slope Do not operate the machine across the face of a slope or at 90º...

Page 14: ...ion of a black plastic wedge that is under the hopper gate opening When the gate is opened the wedge controls where the material lands on the spinner wheel This affects how fast the material exits the spinner wheel and changes the throw of the material The wedge can be adjusted to throw more material to the right more to the left or an equal right to left pattern More detailed information about th...

Page 15: ...er Gate Open Close Control handle controls the opening of the spreader gate Push forward to the open the gate or pull back to close 8 VARI RATE ADJUSTABLE GATE STOP See Figure 10 Vari Rate Adjustable Gate Stop is located next to the spreader gate handle The stop will limit the movement of the spreader gate control handle This causes the spreader gate to stop at a preset opening size that is less t...

Page 16: ...or your product Licensed Operator Adjustment Only 2 Place the Trim Spread Border Patrol handle down in the trim position 3 Open the Spreader Gate Open Close Control handle Handle should be positioned to stop at Vari Rate stop See Position B in Figure 11 This way you will be spreading only to the right and the rate will be at 60 of the full rate The spread pattern will start approximately 2 to 3 in...

Page 17: ...g that can be a hazard harmed by the machine or cause damage to the machine 4 Trim out the property to be treated Set the Border Patrol Deflector in the down or Trim position You will be going around the property clockwise doing a trim strip around the outer edge of the property Keep your left side wheels about 6 inches inside any walks or drives you do not want product on As you start ahead open t...

Page 18: ... in these tanks Wettable soluble powders may plug the system and should not be used PROPERLY MIX THE PRODUCT BEING SPRAYED OUTSIDE OF THE TANKS BEFORE FILLING THE TANKS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATER SUPPLIES NEVER PLACE A HOSE DOWN IN THE TANK 4 SPRAY CONTROLS See Figure 14 There are three spray controls The right control turns on the full wide spray nozzle The center control turns on the spray ...

Page 19: ...AY CONTROL NARROW TRIM SPRAY CONTROL SPRAY GUN SPRAY GUN TRIGGER PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL KNOB SHOULD ONLY BE ADJUSTED BY LICENSED PERSONS SPRAY CONTROL SPRAY GUN TRIM SPRAY FULL SPRAY FORWARD REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE SPRAY PRESSURE OFF ON PSI KPA INCREASE DECREASE OFF ON OFF ON FIGURE 14 OPERATION OP85872 20 FIGURE 15 FULL SPRAY TRIM SPRAY POINT DOWN TOWARDS TURF 15º TO 25º DEGREES FULL WIDE SPRAY NO...

Page 20: ...Y OPERATION ON THE LAWN All lawns are different Most accidents happen when operators are not familiar with either the machine or the terrain on which they will be using the machine Practice with the T3000 before you try to operate it on a lawn Practice in all kinds of conditions for at least 30 minutes Simulate close quarter operation i e between a fence and AC unit before you actually try it Clim...