Form No. 3358-603 Rev C ProCore 864 and 1298 Aerator Model No. 09715—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 09716—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Contents Introduction Introduction................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 3 Safe Operating Practices ....................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 5 Setup............................................................................ 8 1 Tractor Requirements ........................................ 9 2 Connect Lower Link Arms.................
Safety and may be required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER - "personal safety instruction." Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. While Operating • Keep all bystanders and pets away from the work area.
PTO Shaft Storage Safety • For all PTO shaft steel parts (tubes, bearings, joints etc.) disassembly or repairs, it is highly advisable to contact your local Toro distributor. Removal of components for repairs and reassembly may damage some parts if not carried out correctly using special tools available in a distributor’s workshop. • Store the aerator on a firm level surface. • Store aerator away from areas of human activity. • Do not allow children to play on or around the stored machine.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 93-6696 1. Stored energy hazard—read the Operator’s Manual. 110-4678 1. Coring depth 110-4665 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 110-4667 1. Spring length 2. Stored energy hazard—read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 110-4668 110-4666 1.
110-4670 5. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 6. Crushing hazard of hand or foot—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 7. Crushing hazard of hand and body—support machine on stand when not in use. 8. Falling hazard—do not carry passengers. 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Warning—remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 3. Warning—receive training before operating the machine. 4.
106–8856 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 110-4664 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Wrench size 3. Bolt size 4.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Qty.
Tractor Components (Figure 3) 1 Tractor Requirements No Parts Required Procedure ProCore 864 • 30 PTO horsepower minimum when used in light to normal conditions (sandy to sandy/loam soils with average compaction). • 35 PTO horsepower minimum when used in normal to heavy conditions (heavy loam, clay and rocky soils with above average compaction). Figure 3 1. Lower link arm 2. Upper link arm • Category I or II 3 point hitch, rated to lift at least a 1575 lb. (714 Kg) implement. 3. PTO shaft 4.
3. Make sure PTO is disengaged. 4. Engage parking brake, STOP engine and remove key from ignition. Wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP before leaving Operator’s seat on tractor. Note: For maximum ground clearance the hitch pins should be secured in the lower mounting holes. To determine when to use the upper mounting holes, refer to Connecting the PTO Shaft. 5. Insert right and left lower link arms onto hitch pins (Figure 4). Figure 5 1.
4 Connect PTO Shaft Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Bolt (1/2 x 3 inches) 1 Nut (1/2 inches) Figure 8 1. Gearbox input shaft 2. Nut 3. PTO shaft coupler Procedure 1. On the ProCore 864 only, remove the lower PTO shield (Figure 7). 4. Bolt 5. PTO shaft 3. Connect PTO shaft to rear tractor PTO shaft. Figure 9 Figure 7 1. Lower PTO shield (ProCore 864 only) 2. Tinnerman nut 1. Tractor output shaft 2. PTO shaft coupler 3. Screw 3. PTO shaft 4.
7. On the ProCore 864, install the lower PTO shield to the aerator. 8. Verify that the telescoping tube has a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) overlap when the aerator is raised to it’s maximum height. To check the overlap, measure the distance between the end shields, as shown in figure Figure 10. This dimension must not exceed 16.00 inches (406 mm). If so, the lower lift pins MUST be moved to the upper set of holes prior to operation. Figure 11 1. Sway link Figure 10 1. 16.
2. Slide the roller scraper in or out until required position is attained and tighten fasteners. 3. On the ProCore 864 only, the stop bolt on the center support may also be adjusted to attain the proper gap. 8 Figure 12 Install Tine Heads & Tines 1. Level 3. Turn the adjustable link body (if provided) to raise or lower the link arm until the aerator is leveled side-to-side. No Parts Required Procedure Note: Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual for additional adjustment procedures.
Figure 14 1. Turf guard 2. Turf guard clamp Figure 15 2. Slide appropriate turf guard under turf guard clamp. 1. Tap bolt 2. Lock bracket 3. Adjust the turf guards, left to right, to maintain equal distance to tines within each slot. Tighten nuts securing turf guard. 2. On the ProCore 1298 model, install a lock bracket over all the rear lower hood latches and the outside upper hood latch on both right and left rear covers with a tap bolt (three per coring head, six total) (Figure 15). 4.
Figure 16 1. Storage stand 2. Lock washer 3. Nut 3. Remove the storage stands. 4. Insert the lynch pins (included in loose parts) into the stand pins for storage (Figure 16). 5. Use the storage stands whenever the aerator is removed from the tractor.
Product Overview Specifications Controls Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. ProCore 864 Aerator Depth Adjuster Rotate the depth adjuster input shaft clockwise (CW) to reduce the aeration depth or rotate counter clockwise (CCW) to increase the aeration depth (Figure 17). Working Width 64 inches (163 cm) Overall Width 67 inches (170 cm) Overall Length 35 inches (89 cm) Overall Height 38.
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Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Adjusting Aeration Depth Adjust the aeration depth only when the tractor is parked, the parking brake is engaged, the engine is off and the PTO is disengaged. Figure 21 1. Depth adjuster input shaft 2. Locking plate 1. Lay the desired tine onto the depth decal while aligning the tine tip with the desired aeration depth as shown in Figure 20. 3. Depth indicator decal 4. Depth alignment mark 4.
Aerating Procedures As the tractor travels forward with the PTO engaged and the machine lowered, a series of holes are created in the turf surface. Note: When using needle tine heads, make sure to read instructions, included with kit, for unique operating procedure. 1. Lower the aerator on the 3 point linkage so that the tines are nearly to the ground at the lowest part of their stroke. 2. At a low tractor engine rpm, engage the power take off (PTO) clutch to start the aerator working.
Operating Tips from being picked up by mowers or other turf maintenance equipment and thrown. 10. Replace broken tines, inspect and correct damage to those still usable. Repair any other machine damage before commencing operation. 1. Engage PTO at low engine speed. Increase engine speed to achieve PTO speed of 540 rpm (maximum) and the lower aerator. Operate at an engine rpm that the aerator runs most smoothly.
• Reduce tine density (remove some of the tines) • Decrease coring depth (suggested in 1/2 inch increments) • Increase forward hole spacing (change tractor transmission up one gear) • Decrease the tine diameter (solid or coring) To see the effects of this adjustment, it is suggested that only three to four assemblies be adjusted to compare the original position and the new position on a trial pass. When satisfactory results are achieved, move the remaining assemblies to the same height as the desired arms.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Change the Gearbox Lubrication • Check the torque of the coring head fasteners Before each use or daily • Check the belt tension • Check belt tension Every 50 hours • Grease bearings and bushings • Inspect bearings Every 100 hours • Check gearbox lubrication Every 250 hours • Change the Gearbox Lubrication • Check the torque of the coring head fasteners Every 500 hours •
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. The lubrication points are: PTO Shaft (3) (Figure 24) Figure 26 Figure 24 Important: Bearings rarely fail from defects in materials or workmanship. The most common reason for failure is moisture and contamination working its way past the protective seals.
is generally not detrimental to bearing life, but keeps the seal lip lubricated. Coring head bearing replacement is suggested at intervals of 500 hours. A bearing service kit which covers the complete coring head is available from your distributor. 1. Clean debris from fill plug and drain cap to avoid contamination (Figure 27). 2. Remove the fill plug to relieve air draw. 3. Position a drain pan under the drain tube and remove drain cap. Checking the Gearbox Lubrication 4. 5.
Make sure belts are properly tensioned to ensure correct operation of unit and unnecessary wear. 1. Proper belt tension is attained by compressing idler spring to a length of 5.75 inches (146 mm) (Figure 29). Figure 31 1. Spring retainer 2. 5.75 inches (146 mm) D. Adjust the spring retainer to attain required compressed spring length (Figure 31). E. Tighten lock nut against spring retainer to lock adjustment. F. Reinstall the pulley shield and coring head cover.
Figure 33 1. Lower belt shield 2. Dirt shield Figure 35 1. Drive belt 2. Rotalink damper 3. Nut 4. To release the idler spring tension, loosen the lock nut securing the spring retainer (Figure 34) and rotate the spring retainer. 4. Washer 5. #1 Stomper arm 6. Lower the rotalink damper from the coring head frame. 7. Route the drive belt down through the coring head frame and around the lower end of the #1 stomper arm Figure 35 Installing the Belt 1.
Coring Head Timing The unitized coring head design of the ProCore aerators provides industry leading smooth operation while taking out the guesswork of timing. ProCore 864(Figure 38) This unit has a patent pending timing configuration that makes use of the ProCore 648 and ProCore 1298 crank arm castings. Each pair of crank arms joined through a bearing housing are timed 180 degrees apart (i.e. arm positions 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8).
Figure 39 Figure 40 1. Lynch pins Removing the Aerator from the Tractor 2. Storage stand Note: The aerator can be stored on its original shipping pallet. 1. Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope. 2. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking brake. 6. Slowly lower aerator until storage stands contact ground. 3. Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition switch. 7. Loosen locking nut and rotate upper adjusting link to release tension between aerator and tractor. 4.
Storage At the end of an aerating season or when the aerator will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to carry out the following preventative maintenance. 1. Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the aerator or any of the moving parts. 2. Remove and clean out tines. Coat tines with oil to prevent rusting during storage. Figure 41 1. PTO tether 3. Open the hood and clean out the inside of the machine. 13. Remove lynch pins and slide lower link arms off hitch pins.
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