TURFCO Torrent Operators Manual & Parts Lists

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TURFCO

Torrent

Towed Debris Blower

Product Number 85650

Starting Serial Number T00201

Manual Number 669635-GB Rev A

DANGER -

IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.

THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS

PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE.

TURFCO MFG. INC.

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1655 101st. Avenue NE

Minneapolis, MN 55449-4420 USA

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Phone (763) 785-1000

FAX (763) 785-0556

www.turfco.com

2013 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

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Page 1 PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE MACHINE. TURFCO MFG. INC. • 1655 101st. Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55449-4420 USA • • Phone (763) 785-1000 FAX (763) 785-0556 www.turfco.com 2013 Turfco Mfg., Inc.
Page 2 Product Records IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your Debris Blower. It will be necessary to furnish your Model Designation, Product Number, and Serial Number when ordering parts. Turfco Torrent Towed Blower Model Designation 85650 Product Number...
Page 3 Specifications Intended Use: The Turfco Torrent Blower is a towed debris blower intended to be used on turf at sports turf fields and on golf courses. The Blower is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than blowing debris from the turf.
Page 4 SAFETY Recognizing Safety Warnings Used In Manual LOOK FOR THE SAFETY HAZARD WARNING SYMBOL The symbol is used to alert the operator of safety hazards. It is used in conjunction with the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. DANGER WARNING CAUTION “DANGER”...
Page 5 SAFETY ● Do not operate any equipment at unsafe speeds. prevent hand or arm injury. Speeds should be reduced when turning or operating ● Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust on slopes. The operator must use common sense gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and to determine a safe speed based on the equipment, deadly poison.
Page 6 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Setup Remove machine from shipping pallet. Use WARNING proper lifting and handling equipment. The Blower weighs 575 lbs. (280.8 Kg.). SAFETY FIRST!! To Avoid Serious Injury, Remove any shipping material from Wear the Appropriate Personal Safety Gear. machine.
Page 7 SETUP AND INSTALLATION STEP 1. (See Figure 1) Install both wheels. ● Adjust the height of the hitch so that when the blower is hitched to the tow vehicle, the tongue is ● Remove shipping brackets from the wheel hubs. at a slight downward angle.
Page 8 SETUP AND INSTALLATION STEP 5. (See Figure 3) Install a 12 Volt battery ● Remove the battery box cover and place the battery (customer supplied) in the battery box. Battery type in the battery box. is a 12 volt DC Group U1. The battery hardware is ●...
Page 9 SETUP AND INSTALLATION STEP 6. (See Figure 4) Check all fluid levels and tire air pressure. ● CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ● FILL TANK WITH FRESH FUEL ● CHECK AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Read and Understand the Entire Operator Manual For the Blower Before Operating.
Page 10 SETUP AND INSTALLATION STEP 7. (See Figure 5) Test the wireless remote control. Ensure that factory activation of the remote and the receiver are still active. NOTE: For safety reasons, a “long push” of the remote buttons is needed to send a signal, expect a slight time delay.
Page 11 SETUP AND INSTALLATION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER IGNITION WINDOW SWITCH DS85650-04RevA OPTIONAL AUXILIARY CONTROL KEY SWITCH FIGURE 5 85650RevA...
Page 12 DESCRIPTION Description Tongue and Hitch: The hitch is adjustable to The Torrent Tow Behind Blower is Turfco accommodate different hitch height on tow vehicles. Product Number 85650. Adjustment should always keep the tongue at a INTENDED USE AND FUNCTION slight downward angle to the ground.
Page 13 DESCRIPTION the 12 volt battery and provide electrical power for CONTROL BOX TOWER the starting system, the remote control system and the electric motor for rotating the nozzle. RECEIVER IGNITION Battery Box: The blower uses a group U1 lawn and WINDOW SWITCH garden 12 volt DC battery (Customer Supplied).
Page 14 DESCRIPTION WIRELESS AUXILIARY CONTROL OPTIONAL AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL DS85650-03 FIGURE 9 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATOR LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BLOWER CONTROLS AND ENGINE CONTROLS OPERATOR POSITION Blower Operator Controls (See Figure 9) All operator Operator Position: The proper location for the controls are on the wireless remote control or on the Blower operator is seated at drivers position of the tow...
Page 15 WARNING To Avoid Serious Injury, Wear Eye and Ear OPERATION Protection During Operation. Operation WARNING WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, The Blower Weighs 575 lbs (260.8 Kg) and Read and Understand the Entire has a Tongue Weight of 35 lbs (15.8 Kg). The OP858650-07 Manual For the Blower.
Page 16 OPERATION MAXIMUM ANGLE OF OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE DO N Do not operate the Blower on steep slopes. Maximum Start the engine with the keyed ignition switch (located angle of operation is 15° degrees. Serious injury can on the control tower). Use the choke and allow a occur if operated on steep slopes or when operated in normal warm up period at lower RPM before using the an unsafe manner.
Page 17 OPERATION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ROTATES NOZZLE ROTATES NOZZLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE INCREASES DECREASE ENGINE SPEED ENGINE SPEED RETURNS ENGINE STOPS TO IDLE SPEED ENGINE OP85650-08 USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL NOTE: A “long push” of the remote buttons is needed to send a signal, expect a very slight time delay.
Page 18 OPERATION Troubleshooting Table In Operation Checks and Inspection PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WARNING Wireless Check Wireless/Auxiliary Switch On Control TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, Remote Not Tower. Switch Must Be In Wireless Position Operating Do Not Attempt To Perform Check Batteries In Remote. Push STOP Any Inspection, Adjustment, ENGINE Button and Observe Green Indicator or Service Procedure With Any...
Page 19 OPERATION Associating or Restoring Wireless Remote Control Communication WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER BOX RECEIVER REMOTE INDICATOR INDICATOR LIGHTS LIGHTS Health TX/RX SV85650-02 FIGURE 9 Use the following steps to associate (restore) communication between the remote and the receiver. The receiver is located inside of the control tower box.
Page 20 To ensure safety and proper operation, always purchase the nearest authorized TURFCO dealer. For a list genuine TURFCO replacement parts from an authorized of authorized TURFCO dealers in your area, or for TURFCO dealer. Replacement parts from other additional information regarding the Turfco Debris...
Page 21 Wheel Bearings - Check wheel bearings for adequate Service or Lubricate any Part of the grease. Grease fitting (zerk) is located behind the Torrent Blower When It Is Operating. rubber cap on the bearing cover. Check wheel bearing seals. TIRE PRESSURES (See Figure 10)
Page 22 SERVICE NOZZLE V-BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT ● Remove guard. (See Figure 11) ● Loosen hardware holding the nozzle motor bracket Tension on the V-Belt must be maintained to avoid belt to the blower frame. slippage and to keep the nozzle from being moved by ●...
Page 23 SERVICE Decals Turfco Torrent Tow Type Debris Blower REMOTE Turfco Part Number Product Number 85650 669776 Rev B 32 Km/h (20 MPH) MAX RECEIVER BASE UNIT Turfco Part No. 15.8 Kg (35 lbs) 669777 Rev B 18.65 kW 725cc 260.8 Kg (575 lbs)
Page 24 Electrical System Schematic Before servicing the electrical system, check the WHITE following: GREEN BLUE WARNING RED/YELLOW RED/WHITE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY RED/WHITE And To Avoid Damage To The Blower Electrical VIEWED FROM REAR (WIRE SIDE) OF CONNECTOR Components, CONNECTOR TO ENGINE DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES Before Servicing the Electrical System.
Page 25 Electric Schematic CONNECTION TO ENGINE ENGINE STARTER ENGINE COMMON NOZZLE SOLENIOD GROUND MOTOR BATTERY FUSE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE FUSE 15 AMP 25 AMP ORANGE/WHITE KEYED BLACK IGNITION PINK SWITCH WHITE BLUE BLACK RELAY ORANGE COUNTER GRAY CLOCKWISE BLACK NOZZLE WHITE ROTATION RED/YELLOW...
Page 26 PARTS LISTS Axle, Fenders and Hitch HITCH ASSEMBLY PL85650-01 85650RevA...
Page 27 PARTS LISTS Axle, Fenders and Hitch Item Part Description Qty. 669579 HITCH, ADJUSTABLE ................1 669581 CLEVIS, ADJUSTABLE HITCH ..............1 400458 SCREW, CAP, 1/2”-20 X 4-1/2” ..............2 444816 NUT, HEX, 1/2”-20, NYLOCK LITE FULL ..........6 669580 PLATE, HITCH CLAMP ................2 400456 SCREW, CAP, 1/2”-20 X 4”...
Page 28 PARTS LISTS Engine, Blower Drive, Guard and Battery Box BATTERY CABLES POSITIVE (+) STARTER SOLENOID NEGATIVE (-) GROUND TO ENGINE CRANKCASE TORQUE TO 31 FOOT POUNDS PL85650-04RevA 85650RevA...
Page 29 PARTS LISTS Engine , Blower Drive, Guard and Battery Box Item Part Description Qty. 669542 GUARD ....................1 444810 NUT, HEX, 3/8”-16 NYLOCk ..............8 452008 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8” STD .438” X 1.000” X .078” .......12 669541 ENGINE, GASOLINE, KOHLER, 725cc ..........1 669545 KEY, WOODRUFF, 3/4”...
Page 30 PARTS LISTS Fuel System and Optional Emissions Canister Kit PL85650-03RevA 85650RevA...
Page 31 PARTS LISTS Fuel System and Optional Emissions Canister Kit Item Part Description Qty. 669562 FUEL TANK, 6 GALLON, INCLUDES ITEMS 2, 3 & 4 ......1 669727 CAP, FUEL (NOT FOR USE WITH EMISSION KIT, SEE BELOW) ..1 669632 FUEL PICKUP ..................1 668853 GROMMET .....................1 669773...
Page 32 PARTS LISTS Control Box RELAYS NOZZLE ROTATE COUNTERCLOCKWISE RELAY NOZZLE ROTATE CLOCKWISE RELAY ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL RELAY FUEL RELAY (ENGINE STOP) PL85650-06RevA 85650RevA...
Page 33 PARTS LISTS Control Box Item Part Description Qty. 669681 BASE, CONTROL PANEL ..............1 669680 COVER, CONTROL PANEL ..............1 669609 HOOK, STORAGE, HANDHELD ............1 661467 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 1/4”-20 X 3/4” ............9 444830 NUT, HEX, 1/4”-20, NYLOCK LITE FULL ..........11 499126 NUT, CLIP, 1/4”-20 TINNERMAN ............4 400108 SCREW, HEX HEAD 1/4”-20 X 3/4”...
Page 34 Transmitter. Revision Letter Identifies the Software Program Version. To Find Revision Letter, See White Turfco Decal Under Green Cover On Top Of Remote. If Remote Is Not Available, See Small White Decal On the Rear the 669777 Receiver Base Unit. Receiver Revision Letter Will Match the Remote Revision Level.
Page 35 DESCRIPTION Electrical System CONNECTOR TO ENGINE NOZZLE ENGINE GROUND MOTOR ENGINE STARTER SOLENOID NOZZLE ROTATION COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO IGNITION RELAY SWITCH NOZZLE ROTATION CLOCKWISE RELAY 15 AMP 25 AMP FUSE FUSE THROTTLE CONTROL RELAY FUEL RELAY TO WIRELESS RECEIVER BASE UNIT TO HOURMETER KEYED AUXILIARY NOZZLE...
Page 36 PARTS LISTS Blower Bend Washer Over Flat On Nut After Assembly Torque 31 ft-lbs Torque 200 ft-lbs PL85650-12 85650RevA...
Page 37 OPERATION Blower Item Part Description Qty. 669539 BELL, INLET ...................1 400190 SCREW, HEX HEAD, 5/16”-18 X 1.25” ..........8 452006 WASHER, FLAT, 375” ID X .875” OD X .078” THICK ......8 444808 NUT, HEX, 5/16”-18, NYLOCK ...............8 400260 SCREW, HEX HEAD, 3/8”-16 X 7/8” ............1 669546 WASHER, FLAT, .406”...
Page 38 PARTS LISTS Blower Assemble With Notches Aligned Torque To 20 in/lbs Torque To 19 ft/lbs (4 Places) SHIM PACK Torque To Torque To 8 ft/lbs 8 ft/lbs Torque To 8 ft/lbs SEE NOTE A SEE NOTE A PL85650-10 85650RevA...
Page 39 PARTS LISTS Blower Item Part Description Qty. 669760 BLOWER HOUSING, INCLUDES SHIM PACK, ITEM 19 ......1 657671 SCREW, HEX HEAD, 3/8”-16 X 4” ............2 400264 SCREW, HEX HEAD, 3/8”-16 X 1-1/4” ...........2 452008 WASHER, FLAT, 438” ID X 1” X OD X .078” THICK ......12 444810 NUT, HEX, 3/8”-16 NYLOCK ..............8 669758...
Page 40 PARTS LISTS Nozzle Motor and Nozzle Assembly Torque V-Belt To 45 Ft/lbs. Square Hole In Bracket Is For Torque Wrench. PL85650-02RevA 85650RevA...
Page 41 OPERATION Nozzle Motor and Nozzle Assembly Item Part Description Qty. 669552 NOZZLE, BLOWER ................1 669557 CLAMP, V-BAND, 15” DIAMETER ............1 669558 V-BELT, AX54 ..................1 669792 PULLEY, NOZZLE, 15” INCH OD, PLATED ...........1 669555 GUIDE, NOZZLE ..................4 400190 SCREW, HEX HEAD, 5/16”-18 X 1.25” ..........6 453009 WASHER, FLAT, 5/16 SAE .344”...
Page 42 PARTS LISTS Decals 11 - OPERATORS MANUAL DS85650-11RevA 85650RevA...
Page 43 DECAL, READ MANUAL WARNING ............1 DECAL, DO NOT START ENGINE WARNING ........1 DECAL, TURFCO LOGO ...............1 669750 DECAL SHEET, TORRENT LOGOS, INCLUDES ITEMS 8 AND 9 ..1 DECAL, TORRENT LOGO ..............2 DECAL, TURFCO STRIPE ..............2 669684 DECAL, OPTIONAL AUXILIARY CONTROL ..........1 669668 MANUAL, OPERATOR AND PARTS LIST ..........1...
Page 44 PARTS LISTS Optional Auxiliary Control Panel 86194 10 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PL85650-14RevA WIRELESS AUXILIARY CONTROL PL85650-15RevA 85650RevA...
Page 45 PARTS LISTS Optional Auxiliary Control Panel 86194 Item Part Description Qty. 658155 SWITCH ROCKER, ACTUATOR ............1 658151 SWITCH, ROCKER BODY, 3 PIN ............1 658156 GASKET, ROCKER SWITCH ..............1 669706 SWITCH, IGNITION, 3 POSITION (INCLUDES KEYS, PLASTIC MOUNTING NUT AND RUBBER BEZEL) ......1 668494 NUT, PLASTIC, 5/8”-32 ................1 668502...
Page 46 NOTES AND RECORDS Records TYPE OF SERVICE DATE 85855records 85650RevA...
Page 47 NOTES AND RECORDS Notes 85855notes 85650RevA...
Page 48 TURFCO MFG. INC. ® 1655 101 Avenue NE Minneapolis, Minnesota USA 55449-4420 Phone 763-785-1000 ● FAX 763-785-0556 Internet - www.turfco.com ● E-mail - service@turfco.com Manual Number 669653 Rev A Turfco Torrent Towed Debris Blower Printed in USA Product Number 85650 0214...

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