TURFCO T3100 User Manual

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85876 & 85877 RevA
TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR
OPERATION
See Position “B” in Figure 11. This way you will be spreading a narrow pattern
(approximate 5 to 6 foot) at 60% of the full rate and it will only be going to the
right (See Figure 12).
Reducing Spread Pattern 60% To Go Thru a Narrow Area.
1. Adjust the Vari-Rate Adjustable Gate Stop so it is at 60% of full open setting
for your product (Licensed Operator Adjustment Only).
2. Move the Spinner Speed Control handle to the narrow position. This will
reduce the spinner speed and narrow spread width.
4. Open the Spreader Gate Open/Close Control handle. Handle should be
positioned to stop at Vari-Rate stop - See Position “B” in Figure 11. This way
you will be spreading a narrow pattern (approximate 9 foot or less) at 60% of
the full rate.
SPREADING OPERATION ON THE LAWN
All lawns are different. Most accidents happen when operators are not familiar
with either the machine or the terrain on which they will be using the machine.
1. Practice with the T3100 before you try to operate it on a lawn. Practice in all
kinds of conditions for at least 30 minutes. Simulate close quarter operation (i.e.
between a fence and AC unit) before you actually try it. Climb curbs, get used to
operation on mild slopes and making turns. Be totally familiar with your machine
before you every try to apply products to a lawn. You will need practice before
you become good at the controls and driving at the same time.
2. BEFORE YOU GO ON THE LAWN, Placethescreeninthehopper,llthe
hopper with the material you are going to spread.
3. BEFORE YOU APPLICATE ANYTHING, go on the property to be treated and
drive slowly around the entire perimeter. Note or mark all obstacles, holes, rocks
or anything that can be a hazard, harmed by the machine or cause damage to the machine.
4.Trimoutthepropertytobetreated.PulltheTrimSpreadHandlebacktolowertheboarderpatroldeector(ON).
You will be going around the property clockwise doing a trim strip around the outer edge of the property. Keep your
left side wheels about 6 inches inside any walks or drives you do not want product on. As you start ahead open the
spreadergatetothe60%settingasyouareonlyspreadingtotheright.TheBorderPatrolDeectorwillkeepthe
fertilizer from going “off target” to the left.
5. Stop after going around the entire edge of the property. With the settings in the same trim positions, you will want
to make a counterclockwise pass around all objects on the property.
6. Stop. Push the Trim Spread Handle forward to raise
theboarderpatroldeector(OFF).Youwillnowmake
another pass around the property exactly 6 feet out
from the last pass tire track. The Spreader gate will be
inthefullopenposition.Whenyouhavenishedthis
pass you will have a 13 foot band around the entire
property to be used for turning. You are now ready to
applicate the lawn.
7. To applicate go straight across the lawn, with the
spreader gate in the full open position. As your spread
hits the 13 foot turning band on the side of the lawn,
turnoffthespreadandmakea180ºdegreeturn.The
machine will come straight at 9 foot from your last tire
track. Turn on the spread, keeping the T3100 9 foot
from your last tire track all the way across the lawn.
Continue this procedure until you are done with the
lawn.
OP85872-17
TRIM
SPREAD
FIGURE 12
FULL
SPREAD
SPINNER
SPEED
WIDE
SPINNER
SPEED
NARROW
18 TO 19 FEET
SPINNER
SPEED
WIDE
SPINNER
SPEED
NARROW
9 FOOT
OP85872-31
TRIM
SPREAD
9 FEET
9 FEET
6 FEET
FULL
SPREAD

TURFCO T3100 Specifications

General

Brand	TURFCO
Model	T3100
Category	Paint Sprayer
Language	English