As with all Harper products, the Turf Vac has been developed through tough design and testing
procedures to produce a top quality machine. This manual gives assembly, operating, and service
information for the model TV30 Turf Vac. Please read and understand all instructional material
included with the Turf Vac or its components before assembling and operating the equipment.
A Turf Vac can present hazards to an operator who follows unsafe procedures in either the
operation or maintenance of the unit. Therefore, SAFETY WARNINGS are presented at certain
locations in the text.
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MEANING: Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others.
Whenever this symbol is used, please pay very close attention to the information presented, and
make sure you fully understand. If you do not, contact your dealer or Harper Industries, Inc. for
clarication.
SAFETY WARNING!
ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION
OF THIS EQUIPMENT. WHERE THEY ARE SHOWN REMOVED IN THIS MANUAL, IT IS FOR
PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATION AND INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT UNLESS ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.
Harper Industries, Inc. is continually striving to improve the design and performance of its
products. We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without thereby
incurring any obligation relative to previously manufactured products.
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names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Power Diesel - Kubota 44 hp 4-Cylinder (available Spring 2010)
Conguration Self-contained, 4-wheel conguration with front steering, two rear
drive wheels, and a rear mounted, high-lift, debris hopper with patented
recirculating vacuum air technology
SweeperHead 60” single sweeping reel with nylon bristle brush, follows all terrain with two
caster wheels mounted on sweeper head (vertical and horizontal oat), rises to
transport position, lowers to operating position by hydraulic cylinder
Fan 25” diameter with 6-blade radial fan, fan housing includes UHMW liner
Debris Hopper Capacity – 3.5 cubic yards
Stabilizers Two side stabilizers, auto-deploy
Lift Rises 6’4” above the ground to dump debris into vehicle or container
Lift Safety Slope sensor (7% grade) and lift capacity sensor
Drive Hydrostatic pump directly coupled to engine drives two Poclain high-efciency pis -
ton drive hydraulic motors on rear wheels with two speed operation and differential
lock, foot operated pedal for forward and reverse drive
reverse Braking Dynamic braking through the hydrostatic drive system, mechani-
cally applied and hydraulically released parking brake on rear wheels
Main Frame ¼” and 7 gauge steel frame
Tires/Wheels Front (2) 20-10x10 4-ply premium turf tire, Rear (2) 26-12x12 6-ply premium turf
tires
Compaction 11.2 psi in front, 7.8 psi in rear
Steering Power steering with automotive type steering wheel, tilt steering
Controls/Gauges Hydraulic lift/lower of debris hopper
Hydraulic open/close of debris hopper tailgate
Hydraulic raise/lower of sweeping mechanism head assembly
Solid State max grade detection for dump circuit
Seat Tethered, high back, adjustable position
Electrical 12 volt, electronic key start
Dimensions Length – 144 in., Height – 89 in., Width – 65 in., Wheel Base – 84 in.
Weight 4260 lbs.
Liquid Capacities Fuel – 11 Gallon; Hydraulic Fluid – 19 Gal
Safety & Includes Certied ROPS and seatbelt, outriggers for safety during dumping and a
Conformance solid state max grade detection system for dumping system
Hydraulic Oil Terresolve EL 3068, bio-based, high-performance, ISO 68 – viscosity, severe ser-
vice
NOTE: Following publication of this manual, certain changes in standard equipment and/or optionsmay have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Harper dealer is the
best source for up-to-date information.
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Control Identication
ROPS – Roll-Over Protective Structure is
certied and designedto protect operator in
case of a roll-over. Always wear a safety belt.
Steering Wheel – steering is hydraulically
controlled. Turning radius of the sweeper
head is approximately 46 in. Steering wheel
angle may be adjusted with tilt knob.
Control Panel –
all functions of the turf
vac may be controlled
from the operator’s seat.
ROPS
HOPPER
HOPPER
DOOR
Foot Pedal –
hydrostatic pump is
controlled by pushing
STEERING
WHEEL
foot pedal forward
and backward.
CONTROL
PANEL
Lift Mechanism –
raises the bottom of
the hopper to a
height of 6’4” to
FOOT PEDAL
dump into a
vehicle or container.
Use extreme caution
when raising the
hopper as the top can
reach approximately 13½ feet.
Fan Housing – surrounds the impeller and is
protected on the inside by a plastic liner.
MECHANISM
FAN HOUSING
SEAT
BELT
STABILIZER ARM
SWEEPER DECK
ENGINE
Hopper Door – opens, closes and locks
when the switch is activated by the operator.
LIFT
Sweeper Deck – has a 60” rotating brush
and is designed to keep the vacuum concentrated on the ground.
Engine – Diesel – 44 HP Kubota
Hopper – stores up to 3½ cubic yards of
material. Always empty hopper at end of
operation.
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Stabilizer Arms (2) – extend automatically
before hopper is raised and retract after hop-
per is lowered. Make sure stabilizer arms
are stowed completely before sweeping.
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Hopper Lift Height Decal – always keep the
height of the turf vac in mind during operation
and be alert for wires, branches, etc. If this
decal is damaged, replace it immediately.
Fan ON/OFF – turn fan on while engine is
from low (diesel) to mid-throttle (gasoline).
Broom ON/OFF – turn broom on while engine is from low (diesel) to mid-throttle (gasoline).
Hopper UP/DOWN – raise hopper with
extreme caution. Stabilizer arms will extend
before hopper raises and will retract after
hopper is lowered. Make sure stabilizer
arms are stowed completely before
sweeping.
Park Brake Indicator – light illuminates
when key switch is on and park brake is set.
Engine Choke (diesel) – use engine choke
when starting a cold engine. Choke may not
be needed if engine is warm.
Door OPEN/CLOSE – hopper door is hydraulically opened and closed with switch.
Operation Speed HI/LO – ALWAYS SWEEP
WITH TRANSMISSION IN LOW. Use high
range when traveling between operations.
Park Brake ON/OFF – set park brake when
unit is not in use or is parked on an incline.
Make sure park brake is disengaged before
operation.
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Deck Lift – sweeper deck height may be
adjusted for conditions and performance.
Throttle – adjust engine speed with throttle.
Start at low throttle, allow engine to warm up,
then operate unit at full throttle.
Ignition – turn key to right to start unit.
Remove key when unit is not in use. Never
leave unit unattended with key in ignition.
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Hopper Lift Cylinder – hopper may be
raised to empty debris into a vehicle or container.
Safety Lock – use safety lock whenever
maintenance is performed. Make sure weight
of raised hopper rests on safety lock by
relieving pressure on cylinder with switch.
Remove safety lock before lowering hopper.
Mercury Switch – senses incline of unit.
Level adjustment is set at factory and does
not require adjustment. If seal is broken, war-
ranty may be voided.
SAFETY WARNING!
DO NOT OPEN SEALED MERCURY
SWITCH Mercury is highly toxic. If mer-
cury switch container is replaced, return
old container to Harper Industries for
disposal.
SAFETY WARNING!
Do not leave Turf Vac unattended, or
attempt any service or inspection unless
the machine has come to a complete stop
and the engine has been shut off.
Impeller – impeller is enclosed in fan hous-
ing. Make sure unit is turned off and key is
removed from ignition before attempting any
service.
Liner – inspect liner frequently for wear.
Replace liner before it wears through to fan
housing.
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Safety Guidelines
Equipment & Controls
• Read and understand this manual.
• Altering this equipment in any manner
which adversely affects its operation,
performance, durability, or use will void
the warranty and may cause hazard ous conditions.
• Know the location and function of all
controls and how to stop this equip ment quickly in an emergency before
you operate the equipment.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
help ensure safe operation of this
equipment.
• Use genuine factory parts or parts with
equivalent characteristics, including
type, strength and material. Failure to
do so may result in product malfunc tion and possible injury to the operator
and/or others.
• If hardware is not secure, or if some of
the hardware is over-tightened, equi pment failure may result, posing pos sible safety hazards.
• To prevent possible eye injury, always
wear SAFETY GLASSES while oper ating equipment.
Safety Decals
• If safety related or instructional decals
become illegible or are removed, re place them immediately. New decals
may be obtained from your local Harp er Dealer.
• If you replace parts that have such
decals attached to them, make sure
the decals are replaced with current
versions, and are on the replacement
parts before the machine is operated
again.
Diesel Fuel
• Always use an approved container for
transporting diesel fuel.
• Do not allow open ames or sparks
while performing maintenance or refu eling.
• Never remove fuel tank cap or add
fuel when engine is running or while it
is hot.
• Only use ultra low sulfer diesel.
• Never ll fuel tank indoors. Fumes are
heavy and will sink to the lowest point,
collect and become hazardous.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
• Do not store fuel in a room with an ap-
pliance that has a gas pilot or electri cal switch that may cause sparks.
• Always store diesel outside in a safe ty can (a can with ame arrestor and
pressure relief valve in pour spout).
• Never store the equipment with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open ame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
• Be certain to provide adequate ventila-
tion if an engine must be run indoors -
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
SAFETY WARNING!
Diesel fuel is extremely ammable and can
be highly explosive.
Guards & Shields
• Keep all safety devices in place.
• Replace all worn, damaged, unusable,
missing or lost safety shields and
guards before operating the equip ment.
• Keep the equipment in good operating
condition.
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Battery
SAFETY WARNING!
Batteries can produce explosive gas.
Use extreme caution when working on
the battery.
• Ventilate when charging battery or us-
ing in an enclosed space.
• DO NOT produce sparks from cable
clamps, tools, or other sources; and
DO NOT allow ames or smoking in
the vicinity of the battery.
• Shield eyes when working near bat-
tery.
Hydraulics
SAFETY WARNING!
Escaping uid under pressure can
penetrate skin causing serious injury.
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Relieve pressure on system before
repairing, adjusting or disconnecting.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection
when searching for leaks.
• Use wood or cardboard instead of
hands when looking for leaks.
• Keep all components in good repair.
• Do not use any type of heat, (welding,
soldering, cutting torch, etc) near
pressurized lines.
Before Operation
• Before operating this equipment, read
and understand the Owner’s Manual.
• Do not allow children to operate this
machine.
• Wear approved eye and ear protection
and other appropriate safety equip ment while operating the machine.
• Check tire pressure and ll to
specications.
• Engine settings are preset and should
not be changed; any change can dam age moving parts and void the war ranty.
• Before starting the machine, visually
inspect all nuts, bolts and other fasten-
ers to see that they are properly se-
cured. Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
should be checked every 8 to 10 hours
of operation for proper alignment and
tightness.
• Replace damaged or missing safety
decals.
• Use factory authorized parts or their
equivalent.
• Make sure that all bearings or hinging
parts are greased and or oiled prop-
erly.
During Operation
• Always keep a re extinguisher near
the Turf Vac during operation.
• Keep clothing and all body parts away
from rotating parts.
• When sweeping material into the
machine, make certain there are no
foreign materials such as rocks, cans,
bottles or other hard materials includ-
ed. Sweeping hard materials will re
duce the life of the plastic liner in the
blower housing.
• If a foreign object should strike the
broom or blower mechanism and
cause an unusual noise or vibration,
shut the engine off immediately and
allow it to come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and the power unit. Do
the following:
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Repair or replace any damaged
parts.
3. Check for and tighten any loose
bolts, nuts, fasteners or parts.
• Keep the engine area clean from de-
bris and other accumulations to lessen
the possibility of re.
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Maintenance
Hydraulic System
• The hydraulic system of the TV30D is
lled at the factory with Terresolve
EnviroLogic 3068 High Performance
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid which
has an ISO of 68.
• The TV30D has a 10 micron, beta
rated hydraulic oil filter designed for
long life.
Oil Return
Oil Filter
Hydraulic Reservoir
Dip Stick
• The hydraulic oil level should be moni-
tored daily with the oil dip stick located
on the top of the hydraulic oil reservoir
next to the lter indicator.
• Keep the hydraulic oil near the full
mark at all times. Do not over fill.
• Fill reservoir through the fill location on
top of the reservoir.
• For additional protection, there is also
a mid-pressure filter (part no. 322009).
Mid-Pressure Filter
Filter Indicator
Oil Fill
• On a daily basis, monitor the needle in
the filter indicator while the fan is
running to get an accurate reading.
Yellow
Green
Filter Indicator
Red
Filter Element
• The element (part no. 823004) does
not need replaced until the needle is in
the red portion of the gauge.
• To replace element, remove cap and
twist element counter-clockwise. In sert new element, turn clockwise and
replace cover.
• To get to the mid pressure filter, the
cover must first be taken off by remov ing the bolt on top of the cover.
To get to the mid-
pressure lter.
To get to the engine oil ll,
dipstick, or fuel lter.
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Grease Zerk Locations
Left SideRight Side
Front Axle (R)
Front Pivot*
Front Axle (L)
Deck Lift (L)
Broom (L)
Roller (L)
Front Pivot Zerk
Front Axle Zerks
PROCEDURE
1) Park on level ground and set park
brake.
2) Lower broom to the ground.
3) Turn off TurboVac.
4) Give 2 to 3 shots of grease after every
10 hours of use.
* same zerk
Air Cleaner
• Make sure intake is always free of
debris.
• When engine is turned off, loosen
clamps on air cleaner to access pri-
mary and secondary elements.
• Replace both elements according to
the Maintenance Schedule.
Roller (R)
Air Intake
Deck Lift (R)
Clamps (3)
Front Pivot*
Broom (R)
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Secondary Element
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Cooling System
Engine Oil
Hydraulic
Oil
Cooler
Radiator
Radiator Fill
Coolant Recovery
Bottle
• Clear hydraulic oil cooler and radiator
of debris with pressurized air daily or
as needed.
• Remove screen on side of oil cooler
to clean properly. It is released by
pulling the tabs located on top and bot tom of the screen.
• Remove vent in front of radiator if
needed to clean.
• Check radiator level daily and only
when engine is cool and not running.
• Remove cap (radiator fill) slowly to
relieve any pressure that may be built
up.
• Fill up radiator with coolant (50% wa-
ter/ 50% antifreeze) until coolant is vis ible in neck of radiator.
• Make sure that the coolant recovery
bottle has at least 1” of coolant in bot tom. The presence of coolant in the
revocery bottle does not mean radiator
is full.
SAFETY WARNING
Hot Coolant and steam from the radiator
can cause severe burns. Never open the
radiator cap of a hot engine.
Engine Oil Fill
Dipstick
Engine Oil Filter
• The dipstick and engine oil fill are lo-
cated on the back left side of the en gine.
• The engine oil filter is located at the
back of the engine and it is obtainable
from the bottom.
• To get to the engine oil fill or dipstick,
the cover must first be taken off by
removing the two wing bold on the top
of the cover (see image on previous page spread).
PROCEDURE
• Check engine oil level only when en-
gine is turned off.
• Keep engine oil level between the
FULL and ADD marks on dipstick at all
times. DO NOT OVER-FILL.
• Add engine oil (S.A.E. 10W30) through
the engine oil fill location.
• Replace the engine oil according to
the Maintenance Schedule.
• Replace the engine oil filter according
to the Maintenance Schedule.
SAFETY WARNING
Keep dipstick and oil fill cap secured
tightly. Engine oil may escape through
these orifices when engine is running
causing severe burns.
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Fuel Filter
Standard Torque Chart
Fuel Filter
• Fuel filter is located under the same
cover as the engine oil fill and dipstick
at the back left side of the engine.
• The Fuel Shut-off valve is located
directly under the fuel tank itself, and
to get to it, the rear shield must first be
removed (see fuel tank schematic in
parts section for details on placement
of fuel shut-off).
SAFETY WARNING!
Refer to the Standard Torque Chart when-
ever bolts, nuts or screws are tightened.
Relay Panel
• Refer to the parts section for relay and
corresponding functions.
PRECAUTIONS
• When tightening two or more fasteners
on the same part, DO NOT tighten
the fasteners completely one at a
time. To avoid distortion, first tighten
all fasteners in sequence to one-third
of torque value, then tighten to
two-thirds of torque value, then tighten
to full value.
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Maintenance Schedule
• See the Kubota Operation and Maintenance Manual provided with the TV30D for a
detailed description of all maintenance and service procedures for the engine.
• For the TV30D, Harper Industries recommends the following:
Daily or Before Starting Engine
Check for leaks, smell of fuel, loose or damaged parts...........Repair as needed.
Check radiator and oil cooler...................................................Blow off debris as needed.
Check air cleaner intake..........................................................Clear debris as needed.
Check engine coolant level ......................................................50% antifreeze, 50% water
• (Refer to Kubota manual for oil type and procedure.)
Check battery..........................................................................Clean terminals if necessary.
250 Hour Maintenance
Change outer air cleaner element..........................................Harper part no. 502009
Check inner air cleaner element.............................................Harper part no. 502010
• (Change if element appears dusty due to severe conditions.)
Check battery electrolyte level
Check fan belt tightness..........................................................Tighten as needed.
Check radiator hoses and clamp bands..................................Tighten or replace as needed.
Check intake air lines..............................................................Clear debris as needed.
Annual or 500 Hour Maintenance Perform these and all previous items:
Change engine oil filter...........................................................Harper part no. 302058
• (Refer to Kubota manul for filter type and procedure.)
Change fuel filter....................................................................Harper part no. 302057
• (Refer to Kubota manul for filter type and procedure.)
Change mid-pressure filter.....................................................Harper part no. 322009
Check hydraulic oil condition.................................................19 gal. Terresolve EL 3068
Change inner air cleaner element..........................................Harper part no. 502010
Removal of sediment in fuel tank
Cleaning of water jacket (radiator interior)
Replacement of fan belt
Cleaning of water separator
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1000 Hour Maintenance Perform these and all previous items:
Change hydraulic oil................................................................19 gal. Terresolve EL 3068
Check valve clearance
Every One or Two Months Perform these and all previous items:Recharge battery
1500 Hour Maintenance Perform these and all previous items:
Check of fuel injection nozzle injection pressure
3000 Hour Maintenance Perform these and all previous items:
Every Two Years Maintenance Perform these and all previous items:
Change radiator coolant (L.L.C.)
Replacement of battery
Replacement of radiator hoses and clamp bands
Replacement of fuel pipes and clamp bands
Replacement of fan belt (or every 500 hours)
Date of Maintenance:______________ Hours:________ Performed by:_________________