User manual and parts handbook Verti
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1. Fig 21 16 1 THE CRANKSHAFT The crankshaft assembly is shown in figures 21 and 22 A more detailed drawing can be found on the parts page 16 1 1 REPLACEMENT OF A CRANK CRANK BEARING Replacement of a crankshaft crank is necessary when it is cracked or when the nuts regularly come loose from the big end That is if the crank bearings the crank bearing fittings or the big end pin holes in the crank are damaged Replace the crank the bearing as soon as possible to prevent additional damage to other parts as follows see fig 21 1 Remove the big end pin 8 and nut 9 on both sides of the crank bearing 5 so that both crank elements 3 amp 6 become loose 2 Next remove the rings and nuts 1 amp 2 on both sides of the crank elements 3 amp 6 Remove both crank elements 3 amp 6 Remove the two spacers 4 Remove the profile shaft 7 with bearing 5 Remove the bearing 5 of the profile shaft 7 Replace the parts and assemble in the reverse order Use Loctite for nuts 2 amp 9 Tighten the nuts with the moment that is shown in fig 22 Sho Or Po 25 16 1 2 RELEASING CRANKSHAFT TENSION If parts of the crankshaft have been replaced the crankshaft may be more difficult to turn Pre tension can be the cause It is necessary to eliminate the sources of tension as follows see fig 21 Use a hammer to tap against the centre of the crank sta2. See the manual for the engine for more maintenance information on the engine 15 0 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Redexim Utrechtseweg 127 3702 AC Zeist The Netherlands declare entirely on our own responsibility that the product VERTI DRAIN MODEL 7007 HYDRO WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL to which this declaration relates is according to the stipulation of the 2006 42 EC directive for machines Zeist 01 10 09 Manager Operations amp Logistics A C Bos LFG LA Redexim Holland 24 16 0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Generally speaking the Verti Drain is not a complicated machine A number of technical items will be explained If you have additional questions contact your dealer who will be happy to provide assistance ra O OJ i i
3. D Ensure that the Verti Drain unit is in the top position and block it so that it cannot drop see section 11 0 Ensure that the machine is switched off and is put on the parking brake Remove the cover on the side of the pump Remove the side plate 1 on the top rod 2 Release the idler 3 by removing the lock pin 4 so that the idler spanner 5 is released and the idler 3 can be moved down Remove all bushes and bolts around the pulleys including on the Verti Drain side that lock the V belt 6 Loosen the chain coupling between engine and pump Remove the old V belt Now place the new V belt around the pulleys Mount the bushes and bolts again in the correct place and ensure that the V belt 6 has been locked in place correctly The bushes should just not touch the V belt Next re tighten the idler 3 and mount the lock pin 4 Mount the chain coupling again Mount the side plate 1 and cover again The machine can now again be used The V belt does not need to be tensioned further This will occur automatically by the spring that is attached to the idler when you allow the Verti Drain to drop 28 16 6 TENSIONING THE VERTI DRAIN UNIT V BELT DRIVE Fig 24 To ensure the Verti Drain unit operates at its best capacity the 3 V belts used in connection with the driven shaft and crankshaft must have the correct tension Foll
4. Adjust the operating depth Use thinner shorter tines If conditions are dry water soil Solid hollow tines bend break Wrong tine selection Heavy conditions Change the tines use shorter tines Use solid tines before hollow tines to break up the ground Adjust the operating depth Use thinner shorter tines If conditions are dry water soil First use solid tines to break open the ground Adjust the tine angle Front roller is not in stable contact with the ground Wrong tines too much resistance Heavy conditions Change tine size Adjust the operating depth Adjust the operating depth Water the soil Damage to the drawbars Bend break Machine not at 90 degrees Central bar bent Bearing tubes worn Tines touch the ground when driving in reverse Lift height not correct Damage to the turf Oval holes Damage to the turf Ground too wet Change tine angle adjustment Reduce forward speed Adjust the operating depth Adjust the tine angle Use thinner tines Mount Turf Hold Down Fingers Pin not secure in pin holder Heavy conditions Use different tines Grind a flat area on the tines Adjust the tine angle Crankshaft problems Big end nuts come loose Eliminate the vibration see vibration Crankshaft bearing worn Incorrectly installed after repair Remove clean use Loctite Rear roller option vibrates Rear roller loc
5. and the sticker 3 to adjust the required tine angle Re tighten the nuts 1 once the correct angle has been achieved must be 291 mm 11 5 which can be Fig 15 calibrated using shims See parts page aig D nE Ah 4 Fig 16 6 0 Start Stop procedure To ensure the Verti Drain is not been damaged by wrong usage the start and stop procedure must take place as follows See fig 16 Starting 1 Drive to the place where you want to start 2 Allow the engine to turn at a low speed 3 Allow the Verti Drain unit to already drop while driving forward by pushing handle A away from you The Verti Drain unit should now run automatically before the tines touch the ground The elements must always start to turn before the tines touch the ground If this is not the case consult section 12 0 Troubleshooting 4 Next drive forwards to aerate the surface 5 The speed can now be increased to the maximum Do not drive in reverse with the Verti Drain in the lowest position under any circumstances but first lift the Verti Drain to the highest position before driving in reverse Also see section 9 0 for the operation of the accelerator and brake pedal ate Lift the Verti Drain to the highest position by pulling lifting handle A towards you F W
6. 3 If the wheels still move backwards make the rod a little longer When you have checked this you can lower the machine onto the wheels and test drive y yy j ov ath bess A A AAN 7 oN 21 24 Z 2 Fig 12 3 0 GENERAL PARTS LIST Figure 12 shows some important general parts 1 Safety sticker 900 280 402 read user manual before use Toolbox with tools and manual 2 Safety sticker 911 280 402 keep a distance of at least 4 metres from the machine Stop the engine before carrying out repairs or adjustments 3 Safety sticker 911 280 404 the back cover must always be closed and undamaged during operation of the machine 4 Safety sticker 900 280 404 Be careful not to get pinched when opening the rear cover 5 Safety sticker 900 280 406 Be careful Hot surface 6 Safety sticker 911 280 406 Parking brake 6a Safety sticker 911 340 408 Safety decal noise Ensure all stickers are clearly visible on the machine and are understood 12 A number of important parts on the prime mover 7 The engine 8 The hydraulic pump 9 The hydraulic motors 10 The battery 11 The driving pedal 12 Tine distance speed adjustment 13 The brake pedal parking brake 14 Starter switch 15 Throttle 16 Verti Drain unit operation handle 17 Hydraulic oil filling point 18 Oil tank 19 Path guidance indicators 20 Adjustable
7. Fig 7 Fig 7a Wear suitable clothing Wear sturdy shoes with a steel tip wear long trousers do up long hair and wear no loose clothing 7 Location of safety stickers Fig 8 Fig 8 Used oil grease is harmful to the environment dispose of it according to locally applicable regulations CONTENTS Section Description Page Foreword 2 Guarantee conditions 2 Registration card 2 Safety instructions 3 1 0 Technical data 8 2 0 First installation 9 2 1 Initial Adjustment of Speed Pedal 11 3 0 General parts list 12 4 0 Adjusting the operating depth 14 5 0 Pin angle adjustment 15 6 0 Start stop procedure 16 7 0 Operation of the Verti Drain 17 8 0 Transportation of the Verti Drain 17 9 0 Operation of the pedal driving speed 18 10 0 Operation of the brake pedal parking brake 19 11 0 Blocking the Verti Drain unit 20 12 0 Disconnect V belts 21 13 1 Troubleshooting 22 13 2 Verti Drain unit troubleshooting 23 14 0 Maintenance 24 15 0 EU certificate 24 16 0 Technical information 25 16 1 The crankshaft 25 16 1 1 Replacement of a crank crank crank bearing 25 16 1 2 Releasing crankshaft tension 26 16 2 Torque values 26 16 3 Alignment of an element 27 16 4 Timing of the crankshaft elements 27 16 5 Replace the V belt drive 28 16 6 Tensioning the Verti Drain un
8. brake shoe 10 using two bolts 12 two rings 11 two spacers 17 and two nuts 6 on base plate 18 Attach brake spring 16 to both brake shoes 9 and press bend the brake shoes around the flat side of handle 19 and mounted plate 10 Wheel shaft assembly 13 can be slid into bearing 2 Do not forget to secure conical bushes 23 around the shaft on both sides of bearing 2 NOTE Ensure that the splines of shaft 13 match the sprocket wheel If this is difficult adjust the chain tension at a slightly lower value Wheel shaft 13 must not protrude from conical bush 23 on the Verti Drain side The end of shaft 13 must be the same as the end of conical bush 23 Check the working of the brake by manually energising handle 19 The handle should move smoothly If the brake works correctly attach brake cable 1 to the handle using bolt 22 nut 21 and check nut 20 Check that all components have been tightened correctly Next adjust the brake cables in such a way by using nuts 24 that the brake pedal parking brake brakes correctly The brake cables can also be adjusted under the pedals but making the adjustments at the back wheels is preferable Finally mount two back wheels 15 using wheel nuts 14 on wheel shaft 13 Mount both scrapers First mount fixing bracket 26 using nut 27 on the back beam of the Verti Drain Next mount scraper 28 using bolts 29 and nuts 25 to fixing bracket 26 Mount the front wheel Check the engine oil C
9. it must be completely pressed The machine will remain in the brake position because the pawl will now stay behind the frame You must press the brake pedal to take the machine off the parking brake 2 Allow the pedal to slowly come up so that the parking pedal is released from the frame through the spring at the bottom of the pedal Never use the parking brake as a normal brake pedal The machine could lock unexpectedly Fig 19 11 0 Blocking the Verti Drain unit When the Verti Drain is not being used for a longer period the Verti Drain unit may drop There is a blocking mechanism on the machine to avoid this situation When the Verti Drain is no longer operational the blocking strip 1 can be turned towards the Verti Drain with the Verti Drain in the top position until it touches the bolt 2 of the turning arm as indicated in fig 19 Also use the blocking mechanism when working on the Verti Drain 20 12 0 DISCONNECTING THE V BELT Fig 20 The V belt of the pump to the Verti Drain unit can be disconnected so that the elements are no longer running and the Verti Drain unit will therefore be at a standstill A practical situation when this occurs is when the engine cuts out with the Verti Drain down and the in the ground The best method to use to again ensure the Verti Drain is removed from the ground i is to disconnect the V belt restart the machine and next t
10. may carry out adjustments and repair work to the Verti Drain Keep an overview of repairs In addition to the instructions in this user manual the generally applicable regulations with respect to safety and working conditions must be followed It may not be used on the public highway For information on transportation please refer to Section Transportation of the Verti Drain Transporting persons is not permitted Do not use the Verti Drain when it is dark during heavy rain storms or on slopes with a gradient greater than 20 degrees 6 Before starting to work all persons who will operate the Verti Drain must be familiar with all its functions and controls On both sides of the Verti Drain on the sideboard there are safety stickers Fig 3 4 5 and on the back cover Fig 6 with the same meaning Ensure these safety stickers are always clearly visible and legible Replace them if they are damaged During operation ensure there are NO persons in the danger area except the driver of the Verti Drain because they may be injured by moving parts Fig 3 fig 3 fig 4 Remain at least 4 metres away Fig 4 The back cover must always be closed and undamaged during operation of the machine Fig 5 Be careful not to get pinched Fig 6 Be careful Hot surface Fig 7 Use certified ear protection when using the machine Fig 7a
11. with tools and user manual Options Solid tines Hollow tines Cross tines Turf hold down fingers Core collector Rear roller 3 wheel drive 2 0 FIRST INSTALLATION E aa il ha i H Sa Nese i Ve ti D Dai m Fig 9 The machine will be delivered on a pallet and will have been attached with bolts at the front and the rear The back wheels the related brakes and scrapers and the tines will have been supplied separate with the machine N 8 9 y DM MM A OV OQ NV Fig 10 The machine can be prepared as follows Remove all separate parts from the machine 2 Mount the two back wheels the two brake designs and the two scrapers that have been supplied separately Mount the brakes and back wheels as follows see fig 10 Brake cable 1 has already been installed and only needs to be attached to the brake and adjusted once the brake has been mounted POF ON Fe Remove the nuts that have been used as standard to secure bearing 2 Replace them by long nuts 4 and 5 that have been supplied Nut 4 has been unscrewed and must fit in plate 3 Base plate 18 can be attached to nuts 4 and 5 by using bolts 7 and rings 8 Simultaneously mount handle 19 NOTE A left and a right hand version has been supplied of handle 19 The handle must point backwards when mounted Mount plate
12. User manual and parts handbook Verti Drain 7007 Hydro Model Serial number Translation of the original operating instructions jj Sa ZA REDEXIM Kwekerijweg 8 3709 JA Zeist the Netherlands T 31 30 6933227 F 31 30 6933228 E verti drain redexim com www redexim com ATTENTION TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THIS MACHINE AND TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE VERTI DRAIN 0948 English 911 120 402 FOREWORD Congratulations on your purchase of the Verti Drain To ensure the long and safe use of this Verti Drain it is of the utmost importance for all those who will be using it to read and understand this user manual Operation of this machine is not safe without full knowledge of the content of the manual The Verti Drain is solely intended for use on lawns and other areas where grass could grow On the next page you will first find the general safety instructions Every user must know and apply them After this a registration card is included This card should be returned for handling any future claims This user manual offers many instructions numbered in sequence This sequence should be observed An asterisk indicates a safety instruction An indicates a tip and or note All information and technical specifications provided at the moment that this document is publish
13. adjacent elements the alignment can be corrected as follows see fig 22 1 Loosen the four bolts nuts A that connect the crankshaft to the element 2 Loosen the two bolts B with which the element is connected to the frame 3 Try to align the element by moving it sideways until it is in line with the adjacent elements 4 Re tighten all the bolts and nuts The element can be pushed out of alignment through overloading Always realign an element whenever a crank is replaced so no extra tension is created in the total element assembly Every pre tension in the element assembly will reduce the life of the bearing and can also damage other parts 16 4 TIMING OF THE CRANK ELEMENTS Figure 22 shows the timing of the crank elements The timing is important because it will determine the order in which the tines will go into the ground The timing will therefore determine the stability of the Verti Drain unit It is therefore important that when a component of the crankshaft is replaced that the timing is again the same as in the old situation Consult the component page when maintenance takes place on the crankshaft to ensure that the correct crankshaft components are used in the right place 27 16 5 REPLACING THE V BELT DRIVE Fig 23 The Verti Drain is driven by a power belt V belt When it is worn and must therefore be replaced follow the following method See fig 23 1 ORSON
14. at no oil will go from the pump to the engines and the machine will therefore be standing still e The pedal 1 must be at the correct angle Turn the threaded rod 5 of hinge point 4 to the pedal for as long as necessary until the front section of the pedal protrudes by 90 mm above the foot plate as indicated in fig 25 In short the pedal must therefore protrude by 90 mm above the foot plate as indicated in fig 25 when the machine is standing still and the engine running 30 16 8 CHAIN DRIVE OF THE BACK WHEEL Fig 26 Fig 26 shows a drawing of the chain drive of the back wheel The tensioning wheel 1 can be found behind the back wheel Remove the side cover to access the tensioning wheel 1 and adjust it The chain clearance must be approximately 15 mm 0 6 when moved manually Adjust the chain tension by loosening the bolt nut 2 of the tensioning wheel one turn pushing the tensioning wheel into the groove 3 up and re tightening it Avoid damage by NOT tensioning the chain too tightly Do not apply too much lubricant when lubricating the chain This will ensure that leaks and therefore any tracks in the field are avoided 16 9 Adjusting the pressure of the hydraulic system The pressure of the hydraulic system is controlled through a pressure relieve valve x gt that has been added to the main valve see Laos w fig 27 The system pressure can be adjusted a
15. correct use all resulting risks are the responsibility of the user Correct use also includes following the manufacturer s usage maintenance and repair instructions Before using the Verti Drain inspect the area to be treated Remove any loose obstacles and avoid irregularities 2 The Verti Drain was constructed according to the latest technological knowledge and is safe to use Improper use maintenance or repair of the machine may result in injury to both the user and others This should be avoided 3 All persons whom the owner assigns to operate maintain or repair the Verti Drain must read and have completely understood the operating manual and in particular the section Safety Instructions The user is responsible for the safe use of the Verti Drain The whole unit must be tested in terms of noise safety and ease of use In addition user s instructions must be prepared 4 Before using the Verti Drain the user is obliged to inspect it in terms of visible damage and defects Any changes in the Verti Drain including its functioning that may affect its safety must be corrected immediately For reasons of safety it is in principle forbidden to make changes in or additions to the Verti Drain with the exception of those approved by the manufacturer If any modifications have been made to the Verti Drain the present CE certificate becomes null and void and the person who made the modifications should hi
16. dstill turn button A to the required position and next continue driving See fig 30 Fig 30 35
17. e Verti Drain unit has been released Forward movement Accelerator is not working at its best The parking brake is not working Check whether the threaded rods have been adjusted correctly See Section 15 7 Check the spring If necessary replace it Check the adjustment of the brake Check the spring If necessary replace it Back wheel is slipping No grip The ground is too wet Wait until the conditions are better The ground is too undulating Work on the ground in such a way that it is the least undulating Use the 3WD option Drive in reverse to go up hill Attention do not reverse while working the ground V belt is slipping V belt worn The tension of the V belt is not correct The drive is being overloaded Replace the V belts Check whether the idler is working correctly and whether all retaining points for the V belt have been mounted correctly Decrease it by pricking at less depth Heavy machine steering Tyre pressure is too low Components in the steering gear housing run out of true Increase tyre pressure Check the steering gear housing on components that are running out of true and repair if necessary 22 13 2 VERTI DRAIN UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Machine vibrating Crankshaft turns irregularly Heavy conditions Machine not at 90 degrees Check the timing of the crankshaft
18. ed are the most recent ones Design specifications may be changed without prior notice This document is a translation of the original operating instructions Upon request the original operating instructions are available in Dutch GUARANTEE CONDITIONS THIS VERTI DRAIN IS DELIVERED WITH A WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS THIS GUARANTEE IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM THE PURCHASING DATE VERTI DRAIN WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR EXPORT NUMBER 188 WHICH ARE PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE REGISTRATION CARD For your own information please complete the table below Serial number of machine Dealer name Purchasing date Remarks l SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The design of the Verti Drain allows for safe use However this is only possible if the user fully observes the safety instructions given in this manual Read and understand Fig 1 the manual before starting to use the Verti Drain If the machine is not used as described in the manual injury and or damage to the Verti Drain may result 1 The Verti Drain is solely intended for the treatment of lawns or other areas where grass should grow Any other use is considered to be incorrect use The manufacturer accepts no liability whatsoever with regard to damage resulting from such in
19. ed from the soil The core collector ensures that the cores are guided neatly together after the Verti Drain operation after which they can be easily removed The kit can be supplied under number 211 700 006 See the parts page You must also mount the rear roller kit to be able to use the core collector The core collector is attached to the rear roller 17 3 OPTIONS REAR ROLLER The Verti Drain is not fitted with a rear roller as standard If desired a rear roller can be supplied under number 211 700 028 See parts page The kit consists of a rear roller with adjustable scraper and the fixing legs with assembly material for attachment to the Verti Drain 34 17 4 OPTIONS 3 WHEEL DRIVE 3WD Item 211 700 026 The standard drive of the Verti Drain is only on the two back wheels Should it start to slip due to a lack of grip or should you have to aerate with greater accuracy you can use the 3WD option A third hydraulic motor will be placed on the front wheel which will mean that it will also be driven and the machine will therefore have more grip and a more effective transmission in the field The kit consists of a hydraulic motor a three way valve for switching from two wheel to three wheel drive and hydraulic hoses See the parts page for mounting instructions Switching from 2 wheel drive to 3 wheel drive and the other way round may only occur when the machine is standing still First therefore bring the machine to a stan
20. heck the hydraulic oil Check the machine for damage and loose parts bolts and nuts Remove the pallet of the machine Do not crawl under the machine Ensure that the machine is hoisted using solid suspension points to avoid damage to the machine Ensure that the cable crane lift can lift at least 1 000 kg 2205 Ibs Mount the tines 2 1 Initial Adjustment of Speed Pedal BOTTOM VIEW The speed pedal will be set at the factory but is important for your own safety to check this before starting the machine the first time Check as following Lift up the rear wheels of the unit and block securely for 3 wheel drive version lift all wheels off ground Check height of the speed pedal 90 mm if not correct by making rod 5 longer or shorter Check if the speed pedal will have free play if so adjust item nr 2 so that you do not have any free play left in the pedal Move the pedal a few times forward and backward and check if it still comes back in neutral position Start the engine and push the speedpedal complete forward Release the pedal and it should come back to neutral If the wheels still move forward or backward in neutral you have to adjust rod nr 3 If the wheels still move forward shorten the rod nr
21. hen the Verti Drain is in the highest position and cannot go any higher you can release the handle The Verti Drain unit should now stop running automatically 3 You can now drive away the Verti Drain from its place or transport it to another location 7 0 Operation of the Verti Drain Before the Verti Drain is used in the field the following should be checked 1 Are there any loose objects in the field Remove these first 2 Are there any slopes The maximum slope this machine can work on is 20 degrees Always work downhill 3 Does the ground contain cables or pipes If so determine their depth and set the operating depth of the machine to 60 of this depth 4 Does the ground contain hard objects If so use the Verti Drain at a low speed and adjust the operating depth 5 Is there any danger of flying objects such as golf balls which may distract the attention of the driver If so do NOT use the Verti Drain 6 Is marg any danger of sinking or sliding away If so postpone working with the Verti Drain 7 Ifthe soil is frozen or very wet the work should be postponed until the conditions are more favourable 8 When the soil is very compact use shorter tines or adjust the operating depth 8 0 Transportation of the Verti Drain The Verti Drain may not be driven over the public road Put the Verti Drain on a trailer Use a safe trailer system to transport the Verti Drain Decrease the transportation
22. hieved To adjust this pedal you must first unscrew the knob 3 and next the pedal must be turned to the required position using the adjustment handle 4 Next the knob 3 must be re tightened Table 1 specifies the hole distances that can be obtained with the 5 positions Attention the hole distances in this table are at maximum speed 3000 rpm If you are working with a lower speed the hole distances will not match the values in the table below The data in this table should also only be regarded as providing orientation values and not absolute values The best way to work is to try a number of settings on the variable adjustable accelerator to thus achieve the desired result Table 1 Position Hole distance mm 22 5 55 77 100 O1 8 O Po 110 Fig 18 10 0 Operation of the brake pedal parking brake The Verti Drain has two brake pedals that can be found on the left side of the machine see fig 18 The shorter of the two is the brake pedal 1 The long one that is also nearest to the pedal that sits on the frame is the parking brake 2 and is only used to lock the machine when it is standing still The brake design also operates in such a way that when the brake pedal 1 has been pressed the parking brake 2 will also have been pressed To ensure that the Verti Drain is on the parking brake 2
23. it V belt drive 29 16 7 Correct adjustment of the pedal 30 16 8 Chain drive of the back wheel 31 16 9 Adjusting the hydraulic system pressure 31 17 0 Options Turf hold down kit 32 17 1 Options tines 33 17 1 1 Solid tines 33 17 1 2 Hollow tines 34 17 1 3 Multi tine kit 34 17 1 4 Cross tines 34 17 2 Options core collector 34 17 3 Options rear roller 34 17 4 Options 3 wheel Drive 3WD 35 Parts pages 1 0 TECHNICAL DATA Model 7007 Hydro Working width 675 mm 26 5 Operating depth Up to 150 mm 6 Max speed Theoretically 10 6 km hour 6 59 miles hour Weight 745 Kg 1620 lbs Hole separation between the tines 55 mm 2 1 8 Hole separation in driving direction 55 mm 2 1 8 or larger Maximum capacity 1 114 m hour 11 990 ft nour with a square hole pattern Shipping dimensions 2 030 mm x 1 100 mm x 1 250 mm 81 2 x 44 x 50 Maximum tine size Solid 12 x 150 mm 1 2 x 6 Hollow 19 x 150 mm 3 4 x 6 Engine 18 HP electric starter max 3000 rpm Engine oil SAE 30 Hydraulic oil Shell Naturelle Fluid HF E biodegradable oil or similar Oil tank contents 20 litres Lubricant EP 2 Minimal tyre pressure Front 1 bar 14 5 PSI Rear 0 5 bar 7 25 PSI Standard parts Set of solid tines 8 x 150 mm 5 16 x 6 with adapters Front roller with depth adjustment Toolbox
24. ked Rear roller is raised when pricking with hollow tines Heavy conditions Unlock it Set roller freely on the ground Change the machine adjustments 23 14 0 MAINTENANCE Time schedule Check point lubricating point Method Before each use Check for loose bolts nuts Presence and legibility of safety stickers Check the oil level in the engine Check the fuel level Check the electrical system Tighten the loose bolts nuts with the correct torque Replace if damaged or missing Use normal unleaded fuel After first 20 operating hours New or repaired Lubricate the roller bearings Check for loose bolts nuts Check the V belt tension on Verti Drain unit Inspect the machine carefully Change the engine oil Check oil level Use EP 2 lubricating grease Tighten the loose bolts nuts with the correct torque After every 50 operating hours Lubricate the roller bearings Check for loose bolts nuts Check the hydraulic oil level Fill the battery and charge it Check the V belt tension on Verti Drain unit Inspect the machine carefully Lubricate front roller spindles Replace the engine oil and filter Check oil level Lubricate the chain drive of the back wheel Use EP 2 lubricating grease Tighten the loose bolts nuts with the correct torque 4 hours at 3 amps After every 500 operating hours Replace hydraulic oil and filter
25. mself ensure a new CE certificate is granted Before each use inspect the Verti Drain for loose bolts nuts parts Regularly check the hydraulic hoses and replace them when they are damaged or show signs of wear The replacement hoses must meet the manufacturer s technical specifications Before carrying out any activities on the hydraulic installation the pressure should always be released NEVER use de Verti Drain if its protective covers and safety stickers are missing NEVER step off the Verti Drain while the engine is still running The motor should cut out automatically when pressure is no longer exerted on the seating area when you dismount If this is not the case switch off the engine and engage the foot brake of the Verti Drain before dismounting from the Verti Drain The use of the foot brake is described further on in this manual Therefore check beforehand the cabling and the seat switch to ensure they work correctly When carrying out maintenance adjustments or repairs ensure the Verti Drain is blocked from sagging moving sliding Before carrying out maintenance adjustments and repairs always first switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition Fig 2 911 280 402 Fig 2 When carrying out any maintenance or repairs ensure you use original Verti Drain parts only This will ensure continued safety of the machine and its user Only authorised technical personnel
26. o lift the Verti Drain from the ground Switch the machine off to again tension the V belt The machine can now be restarted and can be normally used Follow the following step by step plan to disconnect the V belt correctly see fig 20 1 Switch off the machine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Block the whole machine with the foot brake in the parking position 3 Release the idler 1 by removing the lock pin 2 so that the idler spanner 3 is released and the idler 1 can be moved down 21 13 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution The engine is not starting is not running The engine will not start with the tines in the ground The battery is dead Wiring damaged No fuel No ignition Too heavy a load on the starter motor Check the condition of the battery Charge or replace the battery Check the wiring for short circuits Check the battery connections Check the fuel level Use the choke Sit on the seat Check the switches Check the wiring Check the ignition Disconnect the V belts Hydraulic failures Leaks No pressure lifting capacity The Verti Drain unit will not go down Check the components Pump damaged Insufficient oil The overpressure valve has not been adjusted correctly No pump drive The engine will not run Check whether all hydraulic components have been correctly connected Check whether the blocking of th
27. oolbox The depth adjustment on the stickers only applies when 150 mm 6 long tines are used When shorter tines are used subtract the difference in length compared to 150 mm 6 from the value shown on the stickers The spindle and the nut must be cleaned every 100 hours and sprayed with thin oil that does not attract dirt Fig 14 5 0 Tine angle adjustment The tine angle of all tines can be adjusted by changing the angle of the central adjustment shaft This should be done as follows See fig 14 Pe 5 6 An angle of 90 degrees means almost no tine movement This is required for hollow tines and is advised for the 8 mm 5 16 tines with multi tine blocks From 90 degrees to 75 degrees means more tine movement This is advised for solid tines and is dependent of the ground conditions the tine size and the client s preference At 90 degrees the tines only go straight into the ground if the machine is correctly installed see fig 9 If this is not correct force F can be produced see fig 15 which will damage the machine The length of the assembled drawrod Lift the Verti Drain unit to the highest position Block the whole machine with the foot brake in the parking position Switch off the Verti Drain and remove the key from the ignition Slightly loosen the nuts 1 on both sides so that the central adjustment shaft 4 can be turned Use the handle 2
28. ow the following steps to achieve this See fig 24 1 2 3 Remove the nuts 2 and the safety cap 1 Loosen the nut on the tensioning pulley 3 and move the pulley down until the correct pre tension has been achieved Tighten the nut on the pulley 3 correctly Check the V belt tension by hanging a mass of 2 5 kg 5 5 lbs on point A The extension must be 2 mm Position the safety cap 1 and tighten the nuts 1 29 16 7 CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE PEDAL L Be Z BOTTOM VIEW Fig 25 To ensure that the pedal is optimally used it must be adjusted correctly Adjust the pedal by using the two threaded rods that can be found under the foot plate The following two conditions must be met to correctly adjust the pedal see fig 25 e The threaded rod 3 of the pump to the hinge point 4 must be adjusted in such a way that both the pump and the hinge point 4 have a neutral position The hinge point 4 must set itself in the neutral position through the spring design if it is correct Should this not be the case this can be adjusted by sliding the adjustment plate 2 The threaded rod 3 must be turned for as long as necessary so that the bridging arm 6 of the pump is put in the neutral position to ensure the pump is in the neutral position Neutral means th
29. reverse their direction OTHER SUGGESTIONS When the tines no longer sit in the middle of the machine they may contact the sides of the slots Re align the pin blocks If the tines contact the front side of the hole during use check the length of the drawbar Never crawl under the machine Ensure the machine is properly blocked 32 17 1 OPTIONS TINES Tines are essential for the correct operation of the machine There are various tines available for this machine see the parts page for a complete overview In general the tines can be divided into two categories solid and hollow tines We recommend only using original tines because they are completely adapted to the machine The pin holders have 3 x 12 mm 12 holes in which tines can be secured Locking bolt A may be tightened to 40 Nm 29 5 Ibf ft Fig 29 If the tines come out of the pin holders grind a flat area on the mounting end of the tines Fig 29 17 1 1 SOLID TINES Solid tines break open compacted soil The tine angle adjustment see chapter 6 0 determines the quantity of heave movement in the ground When the angle is adjusted from 90 to 75 degrees the draught movement increases With a 90 degree adjustment there is almost no heave movement created in the ground When the tines are new they may damage the turf in particular when the root system is weak First clean the tines manually or use the machine first for 10 minutes on another rough gro
30. rting with crank 1 located next to the V belt drive Do this alternately left and right from the crank Feel whether the crank moves in the bearing and continue until the crank settles into place Repeat this procedure for each adjacent crank until all of the cranks have settled into position and the crankshaft turns more easily After repairing the crankshaft the nuts must be checked regularly for looseness Do not mount the cranks on the wrong side of the machine See the parts page for the correct part numbers 1 lt Timing starting reference element 1 N as N K N Element 1 90 degrees 0 00h i Element2 270 degrees 6 00h 4 3 Element 3 O degrees 3 00h Sa ft Element4 180degrees 9 00h 2 800 Nm 590 Ibf ft 100 Nm 73 8 Ibf ft 800 Nm 590 Ibf ft Lock washer A 100 Nm 73 8 lbf ft A B 100 Nm 73 8 Ibf ft lt 41 R 80 Nm 59 Ibf ft 100 Nm 73 8 Ibf ft A 100 Nm 73 8 Ibf ft S U A NOX 80 Nm 59 Ibf ft 40 Nm 29 5 Ibf ft Lock all bolts nuts with Loctite Fig 22 16 2 TORQUE VALUES Figure 22 shows the torque values for the most important bolts nuts of the Verti Drain unit The bolts and nuts for which no values are given must be tightened with the same torque as similar bolts and nuts When bolts and nuts come loose Loctite may be used to prevent this from occurring again 26 16 3 ALIGNING AN ELEMENT If an element is no longer in line with the
31. scrapers 21 Starter cord 22 Choke 23 Blocking mechanism for folding the seat 24 Hour revolution counter 25 Blocking strip for the Verti Drain unit A number of important parts on the Verti Drain unit 26 The serial number is on the inside of the machine 27 Operating depth indicator Attention the indication is based on the maximum length of the tines 28 Tine angle adjustment handle 29 The front roller It can be adjusted in height 30 Knob for securing the back cover of the Verti Drain 31 The toplink Fig 13 4 0 OPERATING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Carry out the following to adjust the operating depth see fig 13 1 Lift the Verti Drain unit to the highest position 2 Block the whole machine with the foot brake in the parking position 3 Switch off the Verti Drain and remove the key from the ignition 4 Untighten the bolts 1 a little Be careful Do not loosen too much since then the bolts will fall out from the locking strip 2 Adjust the height of the front roller by turning clock or counter clockwise the spindles 3 Each rotation is 4 mm 0 16 The sticker 4 on the side of the machine gives the depth setting 6 When the required height has been reached re tighten the bolts 1 on Never adjust one side by more than 4 turns Before continuing compensate the other side A spanner is included in the machine s t
32. speed of the Verti Drain on slopes and undulating areas You can also tow the Verti Drain should a trailer system not be available The hydraulic system must be in neutral to tow the Verti Drain The handle to put the pump in neutral can be found behind the pump and can be reached through the recess from the cap on the pump side Ensure that you do not drive faster than 8 km h 5 miles per hour when towing the Verti Drain If the Verti Drain is towed using a higher speed the pump hydraulic motors and other hydraulic components may suffer damage The position of the handle can be set vertically horizontally with a spanner for towing purposes Horizontal Driving CO Vertical Towing l 2 bale Met F s N E A ia y ma 7 eres 1 X pa ENS _ vA lL I Fi Fig 17 9 0 Operation of the pedal driving speed The Verti Drain has two pedals that can be found on the right side of the machine see fig 17 This design consists of a main speed pedal 1 and a Tine distance speed pedal 2 The main speed pedal 1 is used to take the Verti Drain from and to the place where the work is to be performed Never therefore use this pedal when working with the machine The Tine distance speed pedal 2 is used for performing the work This pedal can be adjusted so that different hole distances can be ac
33. t approximately 120 bar 1700 psi If the Verti Drain cannot go up anymore an G adjustment or a check may be required f The system pressure can be changed by loosening the check nut 1 and tightening or loosening the screw 2 more Do not touch this adjustment when everything is operational Always measure the system pressure when changing the adjustment is The system pressure may never be more than 140 bar 2000 psi Meee A higher pressure may damage the system and or cause injuries qip gt 10 12 mm 3 8 1 2 4 17 0 OPTIONS TURF HOLD DOWN KIT we T T H ail Halla A a Aol A ANS y Lee Fig 28 You can use a turf hold down kit when the turf layer comes loose Two turf hold down kits can be supplied for the 12 mm tines under number 211 700 002 The Verti Drain 7007 Hydro is equipped as standard with a pre mounted main beam on which the turf hold down fingers can be mounted The kit consists of a set of turf hold down fingers for 12 mm 1 2 tines and the mounting material consisting of a number of bolts and nuts INSTALLATION OF THE TURF HOLD DOWN KIT see fig 28 The ordered set comes with plates 2 Fasten the plates to the main beam with bolt 3 and nut 1 Align the plates with the tines through the slotted holes in the plates When the plates have been in use for some time and are bent in one direction
34. tines Various sizes are available see the parts page for more information The opening of the tine must be directed toward the rear of the machine For hollow tines it is important that the tine angle is set to 90 degrees The movement of the tine in the ground is minimal and in this manner a nice clean hole is made When the tine continuously moves in the ground at an angle less than 90 degrees the tine may eventually break When top dressing must be applied use the Verti Drain first remove the cores and then spread the sand When lots of waste occurs while aerating with hollow tines reduce the rotational speed or wet the soil first The waste can increase the rate of wear to your machine If the turf is damaged first use solid tines to establish a healthy root system and then adjust the operating depth When the hollow tines become plugged this means that the ground is very compact and solid tines must be used first to break the ground open Wetting the soil or adjusting the operating depth can also help solve this problem 17 1 3 MULTI TINE KIT You can aerate with smaller tines than 12 mm with a multi tine kit Available in both solid and hollow tines See the parts page for specifications 17 1 4 CROSS TINES Cross tines are cross shaped tines that provide a cross shaped hole pattern See the parts page for specifications 17 2 OPTIONS CORE COLLECTOR If hollow tines are used to aerate with cores can be remov
35. und surface When the root system is weak try to adjust the operation depth such that the penetration depth is slightly deeper than the length of the roots This gives the roots a chance to grow deeper Aerate deeper the next time By using this method you can prevent damage to the turf and ensure a healthy root system We recommend using the solid tines with the sharp point towards the front roller This ensures the best tine movement into the ground On the other hand for weak turf we recommend using the tines with the sharp point towards the rear of the machine Always use tines with the same diameter and length Replace a bent pin immediately If this is not done the machine can become unstable Do not use thicker and or longer tines than we supply Shorter ground off tines can be used when shallower aeration is desired Be aware that the operating depth indicated on the sticker is only accurate when the maximum length of the tine is used When oval holes are created this means that there is a weak top layer with a hard layer underneath Use thinner tines or wait until the wet top layer has dried When top dressing must be applied apply it before using the Verti Drain When the ground is difficult to aerate water the soil first use thinner and shorter tines or adjust the operating depth If these measures are not taken the machine will eventually be damaged 33 17 1 2 HOLLOW TINES The ground can be mixed with hollow
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