Form No. 3448-336 Rev A Operator's Manual RapidSeed 430 and 590 Model No. 46435—Serial No. 321000001 and Up Model No. 46440—Serial No. 321000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com/bullseye.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Introduction This attachment creates holes and disperses seed to revitalize existing turf and establish new turf. It is intended to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial applications.
Contents Safety Safety ....................................................................... 3 General Safety ................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4 Setup ........................................................................ 5 1 Inspecting the Machine .................................... 5 Product Overview ..................................................... 5 Controls ........................................................
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 missing. decal105-0698 105-0698 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. decal133-8061 133-8061 decal144-8257 144-8257 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of foot; auger—keep bystanders away. 2. Warning—remove the key, disconnect the PTO, and read the Operator’s Manual before performing maintenance.
Setup Product Overview Controls 1 Seeding-Rate Gauge Inspecting the Machine Use the gauge (Figure 3) to control the amount of seeds emitted from the machine during operation. Loosen the top knobs, then turn the side knob to change the seeding rate. The rate (1 through 11) is listed on the decal.
Seed-Size Gauge Specifications Use the gauge (Figure 4) to adjust the valve opening. Traction Unit Requirements Loosen the knob and move it to the appropriate area. • For fine (very small) seeds: The valve must be completely closed. Move the gauge knob to the position marked with a 0. • For large seeds: The valve must be opened. Move the gauge knob to the position marked with a 1, 2, or 3.
Connecting to a 3-Point Hitch Operation Before Operation Connecting the Lower Link Arms Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 1. Ensure that the attachment is positioned on a level surface. Before Operation Safety 2. Remove the hairpin cotters from the hitch pins (Figure 5). Before Operation Safety • Never allow children or untrained people to operate or service the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4. Tighten the jam nut to secure the upper link arm into position. 5. Start the traction unit and lift the attachment off the ground. Adjusting the Seed Gauges Adjust the seed-size gauge and seeding-rate gauge per your seeding requirements. Refer to Controls (page 5) for instructions to adjust these gauges. Filling the Seed Hopper Open the seed cover and add seeds to the hopper on the top of the attachment. Ensure that the hopper is not damp. Dampness can cause the seeds to stick to each other.
Preparing to Operate the Attachment Perform the following steps for the seed distribution test: 1. Set the seed-size gauge to 0. 2. Fill the hopper with seeds and make sure that these are evenly spread throughout the hopper. 1. Fill the seed hopper at least 30% full; refer to Filling the Seed Hopper (page 8). 3. Lift the attachment off the ground so that you can rotate the wheel. 2. Set the seeding gauges; refer to Controls (page 5). 4.
During Operation WARNING Adjusting or maintaining the attachment while the traction unit is running may result in an accident and severe injury or death. During Operation Safety • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible • Before leaving the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. • • Lower the attachment onto the storage stands or appropriate blocking or jacks repairing the attachment.
• Do not operate the machine when there is the risk • cause a loss of control. Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable only to gear-drive units). of lightning. Use Bullseye accessories, attachments, and replacement parts only. Operating the Attachment Slope Safety • Review the traction unit specifications to ensure • • • • • • • • • • • • DANGER that you do not exceed its slope capabilities.
Operating Tips After Operation Overseeding After Operation Safety • A field can be treated two or three times in different • Park the traction unit on a level surface; engage directions in order to obtain a higher sowing density. the parking brake of the traction unit; shut off the engine; remove the key; and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the operator’s position. • Do not drive in sharp curves. Drive in straight lines to prevent damage to the machine and the ground.
g347647 Figure 10 1. Upper link arm 3. Hairpin cotter 2. Jam nut 4. Link pin 3. Remove the upper link arm. 4. Remove the lower link arms (Figure 11). g347643 Figure 12 Important: Ensure that the attachment does not slide off the traction unit and cannot roll away. 1. Hairpin cotter (3) g347645 Figure 11 1. Lower link arm (2) 2. Hitch pin and hairpin cotter (2) 5. Start the traction unit and drive it away from the attachment. 6. Install the hairpin cotters to the hitch pins (Figure 12).
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 20 hours • Grease the bearings. • Lubricate the chains. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as necessary. Before each use or daily • • • • Wash the attachment. Check for loose fasteners. Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as necessary. Check the condition of the dimpling discs. Every 100 hours • • • • • • • • Perform the seed distribution test. Grease the bearings.
Greasing the Bearings Checking the Grease Level in the Gearbox Service Interval: After the first 20 hours Every 100 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours Add Number 2 lithium grease to the roller bearings on each side of the attachment (right side shown in Figure 8). Wipe away any excess grease. Grease specification: 80W-90 1. Remove the fill plug (Figure 14) from the side of the gearbox. g348974 Figure 14 1. Fill plug 2. g349009 Check the grease level in the gearbox.
Checking the Tire Pressure Storage Tire pressure specification: 1 to 2 bar (14.5 to 29 psi) Storage Safety Check the air pressure in the tire (Figure 15). Add or remove air as needed to set the air pressure in the tire to the tire-pressure specification. • Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage the parking brake, and allow the machine to cool before storing it. • Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or drain the fuel indoors.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The seeds are damp and stick to each other. 1. Use dry seeds. 2. The seeding-rate gauge is set incorrectly. 3. The seed-size gauge is set incorrectly. 4. No seeds in the seed hopper 2. Set the seeding-rate gauge to the correct setting. 3. Set the seed-size gauge to the correct setting. 4. Check and fill if necessary. 1. The soil is too hard. 1. Aerate or irrigate the soil. 2. Too little pressure is on the front roller. 4.
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Warranty Statement One-Year Limited Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Parts Your Bullseye product (“Product”) is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 1 year. Where a warrantable condition exists, we will repair the Product at no cost to you including diagnostics, labor, parts, and transportation. This warranty begins on the date the Product is delivered to the original retail purchaser.
California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in California, or manufacturing products that may be sold in or brought into California.
