Operator's Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
14. Before servicing or making any adjustments to the
top dresser:
A. Stop the tow vehicle and set the parking brake.
B. Shut off the tow vehicle's engine and remove
key from ignition.
15. Keep all nuts, bolts and other fasteners tightened
securely. Replace any parts removed during servicing
or adjustments.
16. When loading the top dresser mix into the hopper,
be careful that the loader or skid steer bucket does not
strike and buckle the hopper sides. Although designed
to be wide enough to clear most buckets, it is not strong
enough to take a direct hit and may deform the sheet
metal.
17. Dispersion is always best with dry material, but wet
sand can be spread with the special traction grip belt on
the Top Dresser 2500. Some adjustment to the gate
setting may be required, but the material should flow
out and spread relatively smooth and consistent. If any
slippage of the belt appears to be occurring, check the
Maintenance section; Belt adjustment and clean-out
provisions.
18. Topdress mix can vary in grain size as well as
moisture. It can also contain impurities that may either
damage greensmowers or plant tissue. Always control
the source of topdress material, and use care when
handling and loading.
19. A sight window is provided on the right front hopper
panel to monitor remaining material while topdressing.
It is good practice to glance over your right shoulder
and check the hopper volume before beginning
application to assure that you don't run out in the middle
of a pass.
20. The special oscillating drive axles on the Top
Dresser 2500 were designed to continue powering the
hydraulics while traversing over undulations and
irregularities in the surface of the green or tee. Always
approach severe berms slowly to avoid sudden impact
of the axles with the turf, and to reduce the potential of
leaving tire marks on the approach to the green.
WARNING
Rotating parts can grab or pinch. Stay clear of
brush and conveyor belt while unit is running.
Safe operation begins before taking the top dresser out
for a day's work. Read and understand the operating
instructions in the Toro Workman or other tow vehicle
operator's manual before using the topdresser.
CAUTION
The interlock switches are for the operator's
protection, so do not bypass them. Check op
eration of the switches daily to assure interlock
system is operating on the Workman. If a
switch is malfunctioning replace it before oper
ating. Regardless whether switches are oper
ating properly or not, replace them every two
years to assure maximum safety. Do not rely
entirely on safety switches - use common
sense!
OPERATION
1. Sit on operator's seat and engage tow vehicle
parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and depress
clutch lever.
4. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise
to start the engine. Release key when engine starts.
5. Practice starting, driving and stopping the tow
vehicle. Always read and understand the operator's
manual for the tow vehicle before using this unit.
6. Check for smooth operation of belt before adding
material in hopper.
7. Place sand or other topdressing material in the
hopper. The maximum volume of material that can be
put into the hopper is 25 cubic feet. Generally, sand
weighs 100 pounds per cubic foot and could overload
the unit if more than 2050 pounds are loaded into the
hopper.
IMPORTANT: Overloading can result in side wall
deflection of tires and marking of green on first few
passes. Check tire pressures - Recommended
pressure is 20 - 30 p.s.i. max.
8. Transport to the area to be topdressed.
9. Adjust the metering gate to the desired rate. Lock
into position with the black knob.
10. For best results, move the shift lever into "LO" range
position. Select the desired forward speed and begin
moving. Refer to the following section, Sand
Application Rate.