Operator's Manual

24
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. After cleaning, inspect for machine
damage, gear oil leakage, component and tine wear.
Operating Tips
1. Gradually engage the PTO at low engine speed
while increasing throttle to 540 PTO rpm
(maximum) while lowering the aerator. Operate
at engine rpm in which the aerator runs most
smoothly.
NOTE: Changing engine/PTO rpm in a
particular tractor gear (or fixed hydrostatic pedal
position on tractors with hydrostatic
transmission) will NOT change forward hole
spacing
: Do not operate the PTO at high
rpms for extended time periods when the aerator
is out of the ground.
2. Make very gradual turns when aerating. Never
make sharp turns with the PTO drive engaged.
Plan your aeration path before lowering the
aerator.
3. If the tractor “bogs” down when operating on
hard ground or going uphill, raise the aerator
slightly until speed is regained, then lower the
aerator again.
4. Do not aerate if ground is too hard or dry. Best
results are obtained after a rain or when turf has
been watered the previous day.
NOTE: If the roller rides off the ground while
aerating, the ground is too hard to achieve the
desired depth. Reduce the aeration depth until
the roller contacts the ground during operation.
5. Raise the aerator penetration if ground is hard
packed. Clean the cores and re-aerate at deeper
penetration, preferably after watering.
6. The aerator is offset to one side to allow aerating
without driving over the cores with the tractor
tires. Whenever possible, aerate with the longer
offset towards the previous aeration pass.
7. Always check/adjust the top link whenever
aeration depth is changed. The front of the
aerator should be vertical or angled slightly
forward. Experiment with depth and angle to
achieve best hole quality.
NOTE: After optimum hole quality is attained,
record the depth setting and the upper link length
for future reference.
Optional Core Windrower (ProCore 660
ONLY)
When using hollow tines, an Optional Core
Windrower (Toro Model No. 09732) is available to
place cores in narrow rows behind the machine.
Optional Core Following Kit
An Optional Contour Following Kit (Toro Model No.
09154) is recommended for aeration on undulating or
uneven surfaces.
Important
To avoid personal injury, never leave the
tractor seat without first setting the parking
brake and disengaging the PTO drive. Never
perform aerator adjustments or repairs without
first lowering the aerator onto the castor/safety
stand. Be sure all safety devices are secured in
proper place before resuming operation.
CAUTION