FORM NO. 3324-398 MODEL NO. 09700TE—200000001 & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL ® PROCORE 440 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Controls 17 Safety 3 Symbol Glossary 6 Specifications 8 Operation Adjust Tine Depth Principles Of Operating Training Period Before Aerating Aerating Procedures Transport Operation Inspection And Clean-Up After Use Operating Tips 18 18 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 Maintenance Greasing Bearings And Bushings Gearbox Lubrication Torque Set Screws Adjusting Pulley Scrapers Adjusting Belt Tension Replacing Belts Storage 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 27 Identification And Orderin
Safety caught in moving parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection and a helmet is advisable and may be required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations. Improper use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Before Operating 1. 2. 3. 4.
Safety 24. Store the aerator away from areas of human activity. support/safety stand and chock roller before disconnecting from the tractor. 25. DO NOT allow children to play on or around the stored machine. 15. If it is necessary to probe below the soil surface, use a non conductive material to prevent electrical shock in case electrical wires are present. 26. Make sure the aerator is sifting, or blocked up firm and solid and will not sink into soft ground causing it to tip. Transporting 27.
Safety ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor To ensure optimum performance and safety, always purchase genuine TORO replacement parts and accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. NEVER USE “WlLL-FIT” REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MADE BY Other MANUFACTURERS. Look for the TORO logo to assure genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and accessories could void the warranty of The Toro Company.
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 GREENS AERATOR HC 4000 AERATOR OBJECTS, WHOLE 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 MANUAL CHOCK WHEELS IN PARKED POSITION, ALWAYS PARK ON LEVEL SURFACE, FAIRWAY AERATOR –7– ALWAYS FORK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF MACHINE, HC 4000 AERATOR LEVER OPERATION
Specifications Working Width—40” (1.0 m) Overall Width—52” (1.32 m) Overall Length—33” (0.84 m) Overall Height—34” (0.86 m) Number of Tine Heads—6 Roller Diameter—6 inches (152 mm) Weight—840 lbs. (381 Kg) PTO Speed—540 rpm Power Requirement—16 hp (12 KW) Hitch Category—Category one, three-point linkage Min./Max. Depth—0–4.2” (0–105 mm) Drive Belt Section—HA (2)/tine pair km/hr Forward Hole Spacings Lateral Hole Spacing Mini Tine Lateral Hole Lateral Hole Spacing 4-Tine Spacing 3-Tine Head Head 1.
Set-Up Instructions Tractor Requirements 2 • 16 KW • Correct tire pressure • Category one 3-point hitch, rated to lift at least a 1000 lb. (454 Kg) implement • 540 rpm tractor PTO • Adequate front end weight (ballast) 1 Figure 1 1. Lower link 2. Lynch pin Ballast Requirements 6. CAUTION To help prevent bodily injury and provide added stability, make sure the front of the tractor is equipped with proper ballast. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for ballast requirements.
Set-Up Instructions 1 3 2 Figure 3 1. Upper link 2. Link pin 3. Lynch pin 2. 3. Rotate the adjusting link to tighten the link. Do not overtighten to raise the back end of the aerator off the ground. Figure 4 1. Side guard (L.H.) Tighten the lock nut to secure the upper link into position. Adjust the PTO Shaft Length Install Side Guards 1. Remove the (4) nuts, lock washers and washers loosely secured to each bottom end of the aerator frame. 2.
Set-Up Instructions clearance to allow the PTO shaft to collapse, go to step 10. Connect the PTO Shaft 1. Connect the PTO shaft to the gearbox input shaft. 2. Connect the PTO shaft to the rear tractor PTO shaft. 3. Slide the PTO shaft forward as far as it will go. 4. Depress the pin to secure the PTO shaft in place. Slide the PTO shaft back and forth to make sure it is properly locked. Figure 5 1. PTO shaft 5.
Set-Up Instructions 1. Remove the bolt and nut securing the rear castor/safety stand tube to the shipping pallet. Retain the bolt and washer for installation of the castor wheel. NOTE: To store the castor/safety stand when not in use: A. Remove the wheel, collapse the tubes and secure with it with the pin. Store components between the aerator main center plates under the hood. Tighten the castor knob. or B. Complete assembly can be secured upside down in receiver bracket. Tighten the castor knob.
Set-Up Instructions Adjust the 3-Point Lift Stop Adjust and set the 3-point lift stop (Fig. 12) to provide approximately 10cm (4”) ground clearance, when in the raised position, to minimize PTO angle when raising the aerator. For transporting or trailer loading/unloading, the full lift range can be used as long as the PTO tubes do not slide apart. Operating the PTO in the fully raised position may damage the PTO. 1 Figure 10 1. Sway link Level the Aerator Side-To-Side 1.
Set-Up Instructions the turf finger tool bar (Fig. 13). 2. Slide the appropriate turf guard under the center turf guard clamp while inserting the notch onto the locator key of the turf finger bracket (Fig. 13). Figure 14 1. Spacer location (11 each end) 2. Roller scraper tab NOTE: To aid in the loading/unloading the aerator from a trailer, remove the nuts securing each end of the turf finger tool bar to the roller legs and pivot the turf finger tool bar upward. Figure 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Set-Up Instructions 8. Lower the roller, by adjusting the depth control handles, until the roller contacts the ground. 9. Loosen the locking nut and rotate the adjusting link to release tension between the aerator and tractor. 10. Remove the lynch pin and top link pin securing the center link to the bracket. Figure 15 11. Push the release pin to disconnect the power shaft from the tractor’s PTO shaft. NOTE: Turf with a good root structure may not require the turf guards.
Accessory Chart ProCore 440 Aerator Model Number 09700 TE 8 Mini Tine Head 3-Tine HeavyDuty Head 4-Tine HeavyDuty Head 3-Tine Head 4-Tine Head Heads Required Heads Required Heads Required Heads Required Heads Required 4 Model 09721 6 Model 09733 4 Model 09734 4 Model 09722 4 Model 09723 Turf Guards Required Turf Guards Required Turf Guards Required Turf Guards Required Turf Guards Required 2 x #100–5420* 3 x #100–5421 2 x #100–5414 1 x #100–5415* 2 x #100–5416 1 x #100-5417* 2 x #100
Controls Depth Adjustment Handles (Fig. 16)—Remove the lynch pins, rotate the handles to raise or lower tines to the desired depth and replace the lynch pins. 1 Depth Guides (Fig. 17)—Depth guides (1 through 27) are provided to give equal increments for adjustment. The numbers do not relate to measurements of depth as this changes with tine type and amount of tine wear. Adjustment between two numbers will give approximately 0.2 inches (5 mm) change in depth.
Operation Adjust Tine Depth To adjust the working depth of the tine, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the lynch pin from each depth adjustment handle (Fig. 18). 1 Figure 19 1. Depth guide IMPORTANT: If a large change in height is required, adjust each leg by a small amount to ensure the roller legs are adjusted as evenly as possible. NOTE: Remember: when depth changes are made, you will need to adjust the top link length to give the correct machine angle. Refer to Connect the Upper Link. Figure 18 1.
Operation the aerator angled rearward or damage to the turf guards may occur. Figure 20 In some instances, angling the aerator forward may improve hole quality but will also reduce aeration depth and gain clearance with the turf guards. A forward angle of approximately 4° is a good initial setting. Use a magnetic-based angle indicator to determine the forward angle, or use the following procedure: A. Position the aerator on a flat level surface. B.
Operation Depth Chart Depth Gage Heavy-Duty & Standard Tines Installed Angle 0° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 mm 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 88 93 98 103 108 B 4° 8° Mini Tines (102mm long) Installed Angle 0° A mm 2 7 13 18 24 29 35 40 46 51 57 62 68 73 79 84 90 95 101 107 4° 8° A mm 0 6 11 17 23 28 34 39 45 51 56 62 68 73 79 84 mm 1 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 B mm 5 11 17 23 29 35 41 47 53 60 mm 3 10 17 24 31 38 Key:
Operation In instances where sufficient root growth exists, the turf guards may be removed to attain maximum depth without damaging the turf guards. Principles Of Operating The tractor’s three-point hitch linkage lifts the aerator for transport and lowers it for operation. The tractor’s power take-off (PTO) power is transmitted via shafts, gearbox and drive belts to a number of crankshafts that drive the tine holding arms into the turf surface.
Operation Before Aerating pattern. Operate at an engine speed in which the aerator runs smoothly. Inspect the area of operation for hazards that could damage the machine and remove them, if possible, or plan how to avoid them. Carry replacement tines and tools for repairs should tines contact foreign materials. IMPORTANT: Look behind frequently to ensure the machine is operating properly and alignment is maintained with previous passes. Aerating Procedures 1.
Operation desired depth. Reduce the aeration depth until the roller contacts the ground during operation. Inspection And Clean-Up After Use After daily use, thoroughly wash the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle to avoid contamination and seal-and-bearing damage due to excessive water pressure. A brush may be used to remove caked-on material. Use mild detergent to clean the covers. Applying a coat of auto wax periodically will retain the covers’ glossy finish.
Maintenance Greasing Bearings And Bushings The main working bearings of the aerator are sealed for life and require no maintenance or lubrication. This drastically reduces the maintenance required and eliminates the risk of grease or oil being dropped onto the turf. Figure 25 There are grease fittings that must be lubricated with an SAE multi-purpose, high -temperature grease with high pressure (EP) performance or SAE multi-purpose lithium base grease.
Maintenance 1 2 Figure 29 Figure 27 1. Drive shaft set screws 1. Check plug 2. Fill plug Torque Set Screws After the first 10 hours of operation, and every 50 hours thereafter, torque the set screws securing the taper lock bushings to driven pulleys to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N-m) (2 each pulley) (Fig. 28). Adjusting Pulley Scrapers To prevent build-up of dirt sand or other debris in the pulley grooves, make sure the pulley scrapers are adjusted correctly. 1.
Maintenance 1. 2. Check tension by depressing the belt upward at the lower midspan of the pulleys with 14 Kg of force. The belt should deflect 3–5 mm. If the deflection is incorrect, go to the next step. If it is correct, continue operation. Replacing Belts 1. Loosen the idler pulley nut to release tension on the belt (Fig. 32). 2. remove the idler pulley nut and remove the pulley. 3. Loosen the tine arm bolts (right-hand and lefthand threads). 4.
Maintenance and flat washers removed earlier. 1 13. Reinstall the top of the tine arm to pulley with a screw, lock washer and flat washer (right-hand and left-hand threads). 14. Reinstall the bottom of the tine arm to the bottom links or rotalink arm with the removed fasteners. 15. Adjust belt tension. Refer to Adjusting Belt Tension. Figure 34 1. End cover 7. 1 Figure 35 1. Bearing 8.
Maintenance 8. Replace any missing or damaged decals. Identification And Ordering 9. Store the aerator inside a dry, secure building. Inside storage will reduce maintenance, give a longer working life and increase the residual value of the machine. If inside storage is not available, cover the aerator with a heavy sheet or tarpaulin and secure it tightly. Model and Serial Numbers The aerator has two identification numbers: a model number and a serial number.
