Transport Operation; Operating Tips; After Operation; After Operation Safety - Toro ProCore SR54 Operator's Manual

Transport Operation

To begin transport operation, raise the aerator and
disengage the PTO. To avoid loss of control, traverse
steep inclines slowly, approach rough areas at
reduced speed and cross severe undulations carefully.
Important:
Do not exceed transport speeds of
24 km/h (15 mph).

Operating Tips

CAUTION
Improperly using or maintaining this machine
can result in injury.
• Before leaving operator's seat disengage
the PTO drive, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Do not perform aerator adjustments or
repairs without first lowering the aerator
onto the safety stand.
• Ensure that you secure all safety devices
in their proper place before resuming
operation.
•
Carry replacement tines, spring wires, springs,
and tools in case the tines are damaged due to
contact with foreign materials.
•
Engage the PTO at low engine speed. Increase
the engine speed to achieve the desired PTO
speed of 400 to 460 rpm (maximum) and lower the
aerator. Operate at an engine speed at which the
aerator runs most smoothly.
Note:
Changing the engine/PTO speed in a
particular traction unit gear (or fixed hydrostatic
pedal position on traction units with hydrostatic
transmission) does not change the hole spacing.
•
Make very gradual turns when aerating. Never
make sharp turns with PTO drive engaged. Plan
your aeration path before lowering the aerator.
Making sharp turns while aerating will damage the
aerator and the tines.
•
If the engine/PTO load raises when operating the
machine on hard ground or going uphill, raise the
aerator slightly until engine/PTO regains speed,
then lower the aerator again.
•
Best results are achieved when the tine entry is
on a slight incline toward the rear of the machine.
Use caution when extending the hydraulic top
link to keep from hammering the turf with the tine
heads. In some cases, you may not achieve the
best results from using the preset holes in the
camber brackets, especially where the grass roots
are short or weak. You may want to experiment
using another camber setting that will set the tines
on more of an incline to keep from pulling soil out
of the hole.
•
Do not aerate if the ground is too hard or dry. You
will obtain the best results aerating after a rain or
after watering the turf the previous day.
Note:
If the roller rides up 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.
•
Raise the aerator penetration if the ground is hard
packed. Clean up the cores and aerate again at a
deeper penetration, preferably after watering.
•
Look behind frequently to ensure that the machine
is operating properly and that it is aligned with
previous passes. A loss of one line of holes
indicates a bent or lost tine. Inspect after each
pass.
•
To prevent mowers or other turf maintenance
equipment from being picking up and throwing
debris, always clear the area of all damaged
machine parts, such as broken tines, etc.
•
Replace broken tines; inspect and repair damage
to usable tines. Repair any other machine damage
before resuming operation.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

•
Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the engine; remove the key;
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
the machine.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Cleaning and Inspecting
the Machine
Service Interval: After each use
Important:
Do not power wash the machine.
Excessive water pressure may contaminate the
grease and damage the seals and bearings.
1. Thoroughly wash the machine with a garden
hose without a nozzle.
•
Use a brush to help remove dirt and debris.
•
Use mild detergent to clean the covers.
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