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85872 RevA
TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Operator Daily Inspection
INSPECTION - A general inspection is a good idea
before the machine is ready to used or put away.
Before and after each use, check the following items:
● Inspect for damaged or missing guards or covers.
Do not operate any machine with missing or
damaged guards.
● Inspect entire T3000 for damaged or inoperable
components. Do not operate any machine with
damaged or inoperable components.
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FIGURE 17
SPREADER GATE LEVER
SPREADER HOPPER
SPINNER WHEEL
SPRAY NOZZLES
FRONT COVER
SPINNER WHEEL
UPPER PULL PIN
SPINNER WHEEL
LOWER PULL PIN
TANK DRAIN PLUG
(ONE PER SIDE)
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Do Not Service, Inspect, Lubricate Or
Adjust The T3000 With Any Part of the
Sprayer or Spinner Assembly Operating
or With the Engine Running.
All Of The Service And Adjustment Procedures
Involve Or Are Near Rotating And Moving Parts.
Work Safely, Follow All Hazard Warnings, Decals,
Safety Precautions And Wear The Appropriate
Safety Gear.
● Inspect the entire machine for loose fasteners.
Retighten as required.
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Inspect all the operator controls for proper
operation.
● Check the tires for proper inflation.
● Inspect the spinner assembly spinner wheels.
Check for proper alignment, damage, wear, and
missing hardware.
● Check for a buildup of fertilizer on spinner assembly
components and the hopper gate. Check for a
buildup on and under the spinner wheels. Check
for debris caught in spinner wheel.
● Check for a buildup of fertilizer on components
under the hopper.
● Periodically inspect the steering cables for wear
or damage.
● Protect from rust and moisture with a very light
coating of machine oil.
INSPECTION OF THE V-BELTS - The lower front
cover needs to be removed so you can clean or inspect
the belts. To remove the cover, twist out the four screw
and slide the cover forward. You may now inspect the
belts clean or grease the belt idler.