Table Of ContentForm 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
Registeratwww.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Contents
Introduction
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................5
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
Setup............................................................................8
the product properly and safely.
1TractorRequirements........................................9
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for 2ConnectLowerLinkArms.................................9
product and accessory information, help finding a 3ConnectUpperLink........................................10
dealer, or to register your product. 4ConnectPTOShaft.........................................10
5AdjustingSwayLinks.......................................12
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
6LevelAeratorSide-to-Side...............................12
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
7AdjustRollerScraper.......................................13
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
8InstallTineHeads&Tines...............................13
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
9InstallTurfGuards..........................................13
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
10SecureHoodLatches(CEonly)......................14
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
11RemoveStorageStands..................................14
provided.
ProductOverview......................................................16
Controls.............................................................16
Specifications.....................................................16
Attachments/Accessories...................................16
Operation...................................................................19
AdjustingAerationDepth..................................19
TractorControls.................................................19
PrinciplesofOperation......................................19
TrainingPeriod...................................................20
BeforeAerating..................................................20
Figure 1 AeratingProcedures...........................................20
1. Modelandserialnumberlocation OperatingTips...................................................21
HardGround.....................................................21
NeedleTines......................................................21
RootZoneLifting..............................................21
ModelNo.
AdjustingtheRotolinkAssembly........................22
TransportOperation..........................................22
SerialNo. InspectionandCleanupafterUse........................22
Maintenance...............................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................23
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
JackingtheMachine............................................23
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................23
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
CheckingtheGearboxLubrication.....................25
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
ChangingtheGearboxLubrication.....................25
precautions.
CheckCoringHeadFastenerTorque...................25
InspectingtheBelts............................................25
AdjustingtheBeltTension..................................25
ReplacingtheDriveBelt.....................................26
Figure 2
AdjustingtheSideShield....................................27
1. Safetyalertsymbol ReplacingtheTurfGuards..................................28
AdjustingHoleSpacing......................................28
CoringHeadTiming...........................................28
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
RemovingtheAeratorfromtheTractor...............29
Important calls attention to special mechanical
Storage.......................................................................30
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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Safety and may be required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
While Operating
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions • Keep all bystanders and pets away from the work
and always pay attention to the safety alert area.
symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or
• Using the machine demands attention, and to
DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failureto
prevent loss of control:
comply with the instruction may result in personal
– Use only in daylight or when there is good
injury or death.
artificial light.
Safe Operating Practices – Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Do not transport machine close to a sand trap,
Before Operating ditch, creek or other hazard.
– Reduce speed on side hills and before making
• Owners of this Aerator must give operators and
sharpturnstopreventtippingorlossofcontrol.
employees full operation and safety instructions
before allowing them to operate this machine and at – Look behind the aerator before backing up.
least annually thereafter. An operator who has not
• If the tines strike a solid object or the machine
read and fully understood all operating and safety
vibrates abnormally, disengage the PTO, set the
instructions is not qualified to operate this machine.
parking brake and shut the engine off. Remove key
Become familiar with all controls and know how to
fromignitionswitch. Checkaeratorandtractionunit
stop quickly.
for damage. Repair any damage before restarting the
• Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do engine and operating the tines. Be sure tines are in
not allow adults to operate the machine without good condition and all bolts are tight.
proper instruction.
• Beforeleavingmachineunattended,disengagepower
• Remove all debris or other objects that might to aerator, lower aerator and set parking brake. Stop
interfere with operation. Keep all bystanders away engine.
from the work area.
• Never dismount while tractor is in motion. Never
• Locate and mark all under ground obstructions such get on or off tractor while engine is running and
as irrigation components, electrical or telephone PTO drive shaft is engaged. Never step over PTO
lines. shaft to reach other side of aerator - walk around
the machine.
• Make sure tractor is in neutral and parking brake
applied before starting. Refer to Tractor Operator’s • Park aerator on a hard, level surface, install aerator
Manual for safe starting procedures. storage stands before disconnecting from tractor.
• Mounting the ProCore Aerator to the rear of the • If it is necessary to probe below the soil surface, use
tractor will decrease the weight on the tractor front a non conductive materialto prevent electricalshock
axle. Toassureadequatesteeringcontrolandstability in case electrical wires are present.
it may be necessary to add ballast to the front of
the tractor. Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for Transporting
ballast requirements.
• Be sure you are in compliance with all regulations
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a regarding transporting equipment on the public
shield, safety device or decal is damaged, repair or roads and highways.
replace it before operation is commenced. Also
• Ensure that all reflectors and lights required are in
tighten any loose nuts, bolts and screws to ensure
place and are clean and visible by overtaking and
machine is in safe operating condition.
oncoming traffic.
• Do not operate machine while wearing sandals,
• Never allow anyone to ride on the machine during
tennis shoes, sneakers or shorts. Also, do not
transport.
wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught
• Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces
in moving parts. Always wear long pants and
substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety • Independentbrakesshouldalwaysbelockedtogether
shoes, hearing protection and a helmet is advisable when on the road.
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PTO Shaft Storage Safety
• For all PTO shaft steel parts (tubes, bearings, joints • Store the aerator on a firm level surface.
etc.) disassembly or repairs, it is highly advisable
• Store aerator away from areas of human activity.
to contact your local Toro distributor. Removal of
components for repairs and reassembly may damage • Do not allow children to play on or around the
some parts if not carried out correctly using special stored machine.
tools available in a distributor’s workshop.
• Makesuretheaeratorispositionedonfirmandsolid
• The PTO shaft must not be used without the guards ground so it does not sink or tip over.
supplied, with partial protection or with damaged
• Ensure that the storage stand lynch pins are secured
guard, or on CE machines, without the special
in place.
anti-rotationchainscorrectlyhooked,soastopermit
the maximum angle of the PTO shaft without
breaking the chains.
Maintenance
• Before making adjustments or performing
maintenance on the aerator, switch off the engine,
stop the PTO and apply the parking brake before
dismounting from the tractor. Be sure the aerator is
on the ground or lowered onto the safety stands.
• Support the machine with the blocks, jacks or on
storage stands when working beneath it. Never rely
on the tractor’s hydraulics to support the machine.
• Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, apply
parking brake and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, maintaining, adjusting or
unblocking the aerator.
• Be sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight. Check the
tine mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are
tightened to specification.
• Do not check or adjust belt tension when the tractor
engine is running.
• Be sure all guards are replaced and the hood is
secured shut after maintaining or adjusting the
machine.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an
Authorized Toro Distributor. To ensure optimum
performance and safety, always purchase genuine
Toro replacement parts and accessories to keep the
Toro all Toro. Never use "will-fit" replacement parts
and accessories made by other manufacturers. Look
for the Toro logo to ensure genuineness. Using
unapproved replacement parts and accessories could
void the warranty of The Toro Company.
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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. Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator’sManual.
110-4678
1. Coringdepth
110-4665
1. ReadtheOperator’sManual.
110-4667
1. Springlength
2. Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator’sManual.
3. Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
110-4668
110-4666
1. Entanglementhazard,shaft—stayawayfrommovingparts.
1. Install the posts in the 2. Use pins to secure the
standtotheholesinthe frametothestand. 2. PTOspeedandinputdirection.
frame. 3. Usecliptosecurelashcablewhennotinuse;uselash
cabletosupportthepowertakeoffwhenthemachineis
disconnectedfromtractor.
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110-4670
1. Warning—readtheOperator’sManual. 5. Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
2. Warning—removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions 6. Crushinghazardofhandorfoot—keepbystandersasafe
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance. distancefromthemachine.
3. Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine. 7. Crushinghazardofhandandbody—supportmachineon
standwhennotinuse.
4. Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts. 8. Fallinghazard—donotcarrypassengers.
92–1581
92–1582
110-4677
1. Turn clockwise to 2. Turncounterclockwiseto
decreaseaerationdepth. increaseaerationdepth.
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106–8856
1. ReadtheOperator’sManual.
110-4664
1. Read the Operator’s 3. Boltsize
Manual.
2. Wrenchsize 4. Torque
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Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Procedure Description Qty. Use
1 No parts required – TractorandballastRequirements
2
Lynch pin 2 ConnectLowerLinkArms
Link pin 1
3
Connect the Upper Link
Lynch pin 1
Bolt (1/2 x 3 inches) 1
4
Connect PTO Shaft
Nut (1/2 inches) 1
5 No parts required – Adjusting Sway Links
6 No parts required – LevelAeratorSide-to-Side
7 No parts required – Adjust Roller Scraper
8 No parts required – InstallTineHeads&Tines
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Turfguards(notincluded) A/R Install Turf Guards
10 CEComplianceKit,PartNo. 110–4693 SecureHoodLatches(RequiredforCE
1
(not included) only)
Lynch pin (ProCore 864) 4
11
Remove Storage Stands
Lynchpin(ProCore1298) 8
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Tractor Components (Figure 3)
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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).
• 35PTOhorsepowerminimumwhenusedinnormal
toheavyconditions(heavyloam,clayandrockysoils Figure 3
with above average compaction).
1. Lowerlinkarm 3. PTOshaft
• Category I or II 3 point hitch, rated to lift at least a 2. Upperlinkarm 4. Swaylink
1575 lb. (714 Kg) implement.
• 540 rpm tractor PTO˙. Ballast Requirements
• Adequate front-end weight (ballast).
• Correct tire pressure.
Mounting the ProCore aerator to the rear of the
tractor will decrease the weight on the front
axle.
Do not exceed the maximum or minimum
• To assure adequate steering control and
tractor tire inflation pressures as recommended
stability it may be necessary to add ballast
by tire manufacturer.
to the front of the tractor.
• Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual for
ProCore 1298
ballast requirements.
• 45 PTO horsepower minimum when used in light to
• Failure to add required ballast may result in
normal conditions (sandy to sandy/loam soils with
an accident and severe injury or death.
average compaction).
• 50PTOhorsepowerminimumwhenusedinnormal
toheavyconditions(heavyloam,clayandrockysoils 2
with above average compaction).
• Category II 3 point hitch, rated to lift at least a 2300
lb. (1043 Kg) implement. Connect Lower Link Arms
• 540 rpm tractor PTO˙.
Parts needed for this procedure:
• Adequate front-end weight (ballast).
• Correct tire pressure. 2 Lynchpin
Procedure
1. Aerator must be positioned on a flat, level surface
Do not exceed the maximum or minimum
for installation.
tractor tire inflation pressures as recommended
2. Back tractor squarely up to aerator until lower link
by tire manufacturer.
arms are aligned with hitch pins.
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3. Make sure PTO is disengaged.
4. Engageparkingbrake,STOPengineandremovekey
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.
Todeterminewhentousetheuppermountingholes,
refer to Connecting the PTO Shaft.
5. Insert right and left lower link arms onto hitch pins
(Figure 4).
Figure 5
1. Connect upper link to lower hole in bracket and
secure with link pin and lynch pin (Figure 6).
Figure 4
1. Lowerlink 2. Lynchpin
6. Secure lower link arms to hitch pins with lynch pins
(Figure 4). Figure 6
1. Upperlink 3. Lynchpin
3 2. Linkpin 4. Locknut
2. Grease the threaded steel upper link tubes.
Connect Upper Link
3. Rotatetheupperlinktotightenthelink. Adjustuntil
front of aerator frame is 90 degrees from horizontal
(Figure 6).
Parts needed for this procedure:
4. Tighten lock nut to secure upper link into position.
1 Linkpin
1 Lynchpin
Procedure
Note: The front of aerator must be vertical while
operatingforbestaerationholequality(Figure5). Adjust
upper link to control this angle. Refer to Operation for
additional information.
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Description:ProCore 864 and 1298 Aerator. Model No. 09715—Serial No. 280000001 and Up. Model No. 09716—Serial No. 280000001 and Up. Register at www
