GRADEN GS04 Owner's Manual

GS04

VERTICUTTER/SCARIFIER

Owner's Manual

Graden Industries Pty. Ltd.

26-28 Scammel Street, Campbellfield

Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3061

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

International Phone : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

Website : www.graden.com.au

Doc. # 053-GS04-H-AUS Issue Date: 23/01/2009

Table of Contents

1. Specifications

2. To the Owner

2.1 Preliminary Instructions

2.2 Warning Symbols

2.3 Servicing the Verticutter

3. Safety Information

3.1 General Rules

3.2 Training

3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3.4 Preparation

3.5 Operational Safety

3.6 Maintenance Safety

4. Controls

4.1 Pulley Clutch Handle

4.2 Lifting / Lowering Handle

4.3 Motion Lever

4.4 Engine Lever

4.5 Neutral Lever

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 Preliminary Checks

5.2 Start Up

5.3 Driving (Traversing) the Verticutter

5.4 Verticutting

5.5 Shut Down

6. Maintenance Operations

6.1 Adjustments and Settings

6.1.1 Rotor Belts

6.1.2 Gearbox Drive Belt

6.1.3 Transmission Drive Belt

6.2 Replacements

6.2.1 Blade Replacement

6.2.2 Belt Replacement

6.3 Engine Maintenance

6.4 Maintenance Schedule

7. Diagrams

8. Warning Decals

1. Specifications

Model Graden GS04 Verticutter/Scarifier

Engine

Honda GX390

Power

13hp Horizontal shaft

Engine Oil

1.1 litres SAE 30W Grade

Fuel

Unleaded 86 RON (minimum)

Transmission Oil

SAE 30W Grade

Cutting Width

400mm

Cutting Depth

0-45mm (maximum with standard blades)

Blades

Tungsten carbide tipped spring steel

Blade Size

Part Number 0048

Part Number 0381

Part Number 0049

190mm Diameter – 2mm tip (Standard)

190mm Diameter – 1mm tip (Optional)

190mm Diameter - 3mm tip (Optional)

Blade Tip Speed

2150m/min at 3600 rpm

Weight

165 kg

Width

840mm

Tyres

15 x 6.00 / 6

Tyre Pressure

95 kPa (14 psi)

Rotor Belts

AP40 Gates Predator V-Belt

Gearbox Drive Belt

A27 Gates V-Belt

Transmission Drive Belt

A29 Gates V-Belt

2. To the Owner

Read this manual before operating the Verticutter

2.1 Preliminary Instructions

 It is important that the owner completely familiarises themselves with

the contents of this manual

 Keep this manual at hand as a ready reference for anybody using

the Graden GS 04 Verticutter

 The designed and tested safety features of this machine are

dependent on it being operated within the limitations described in
this manual

2.2 Warning Symbols

Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to indicate
important safety issues. When either or both of these symbols are
present the operator must be aware that there is the potential to
damage equipment and/or incur serious personal injury.

 WARNING 

This signal denotes a potential equipment hazard :
failing to follow the instructions or procedures may

result in equipment malfunction or damage.

 DANGER 

This signal denotes a serious personal safety hazard :

failing to follow the instructions or procedures may

result in serious, or even fatal, injury.

2.3 Servicing the Verticutter

The Graden Verticutter has been carefully engineered and
manufactured to provide safe, dependable and effective service.

As with all mechanical equipment it requires routine cleaning and
maintenance.

Your authorised Graden representative has access to tools, genuine
spares and equipment to service any and all of your requirements.

Use only genuine Graden parts; substitute parts will void the warranty
and may not meet the safety and performance standards required for
safe and effective operation of the Verticutter.

Please record the model and serial numbers of the Verticutter in the
space provided below and quote this information when ordering parts
or communicating with Graden Industries or its’ approved
representatives.

Model Number :

Serial Number :

Date Purchased :

3. Safety Information

This manual is provided to help you operate and maintain the
Verticutter. Please read it carefully.

It has been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering
data.

In some aspects it is generalised because it is impossible to cover all
operating scenarios. However, combining the information provided in
this manual with your own increasing experience and knowledge with
the Verticutter will enable you to develop procedures suitable for your
individual needs.

The Verticutter, like most modern machinery, is constantly undergoing
development on the basis of experience and market needs. At the
time of printing, material in this manual was current but may vary due
to the aforementioned ongoing development.

Graden Industries reserve the right to change the machinery
specifications without notice.

3.1 General Rules

 Direction on the machine (right or left) is determined from standing

behind the handles and facing in the direction of forward travel

 When viewed from the right side the blades rotate anti-clockwise

(counter rotating to the forward rotation of the front drive wheels)

 This is a precision piece of machinery with high speed cutting blades

 DANGER 

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts of

the Verticutter, especially the Tungsten Carbide

tipped blades

 Do not allow children to operate the machine or be near it during

its operation.

 Only people who are very familiar with the rules of safe operation

should be allowed to use this machine

 Only use the machine during daylight or in good artificial light

 Some diagrams in this manual show the Verticutter with safety

guards removed. This is not a normal situation !

 DANGER 

Never operate the Verticutter with any of

the covers or safety guards removed or not

properly secured.

3.2 Training

 WARNING 

Read this manual completely before

beginning how to learn to use the Verticutter

 Do not allow anybody to operate the machine without instruction

 Know your controls and how to stop the machine and shut down

the engine quickly in an emergency

 To maintain control and reduce the possibility of upset, damage or

collision, operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.

 WARNING 

Stay alert for holes, ditches or obstacles that

might obstruct the unit or cause it to tip over.

 Be aware of the hazards associated with the engine :

 Petrol is highly flammable so only use an appropriate container

 Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is

running or still hot

 Never add fuel indoors and wipe up any spillages

 Never run the engine in an enclosed area because exhaust

gases are toxic

 DANGER 

The engine uses highly flammable petroleum

fuel and produces toxic exhaust gases.

Only add fuel to, or run, the engine in the

open - never indoors.

3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 Clothing should be reasonably snug fitting and not free flowing so as

to avoid the risk of entanglement in moving parts.

 Wear sturdy footwear, preferably steel capped safety shoes or boots

 Use appropriate PPE for eyes, ears and hands