NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE VERTI-CORE III TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE AND TO GET THE BEST RESULTS.

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1 User Manual and Parts Manual Verti-Core III Model: Serial number: Kwekerijweg JA Zeist The Netherlands T: (31) F: (31) E: verti-drain@redexim.com Translation of the original operating instructions NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE VERTI-CORE III TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE AND TO GET THE BEST RESULTS English

2 PREFACE Congratulations on the purchase of your Verti-Core III. In order to ensure safe operation and a long life span of this Verti-Core III it is crucial that you read and fully understand this user manual. Without full knowledge of the contents of this manual, you will not be able to safely operate this machine. The Verti-Core III is not a stand-alone machine. It is the user s responsibility to use a suitable tractor. The user will also have to assess the tractor/ Verti-Core III combination s safety aspects, such as noise levels, user instructions and risk analysis. On the following page you will find general safety instructions. Every user must be acquainted with these instructions and apply them at all times. Below you will find a registration card, which you are asked to return to us in order for us to be able to handle any future claims. This User Manual provides a wide range of instructions which are numbered in a specific order. You should always work in that order. If an instruction is accompanied by an icon, it is a safety instruction. If an icon is used, the information in question is a tip and/or note. All information and technical specifications provided at the moment that this document is published 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. WARRANTY CONDITIONS THIS VERTI-CORE III COMES WITH A WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. VERTI-CORE III WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR EXPORT, NUMBER 188, AS PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE. Complete the following table for your records: REGISTRATION CARD Machine serial number Dealer name Purchase date Notes 2

3 ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! Fig. 1 The Verti-Core III is designed to facilitate safe operation. But safe operation is only possible if all safety instructions described in this manual are observed without fail. Read and understand (Fig. 1) the manual prior to working with the Verti-Core III. Failure to use the machine as described in the manual can lead to a serious risk of physical injury and/or damage to the Verti-Core III. (1) The Verti-Core III is exclusively intended for the treatment of lawns or areas where grass should be growing. Any other use will constitute improper use. The manufacturer will not assume any liability for any damage ensuing from improper use. Any risks involved in such improper use will be the full responsibility of the user. Proper use also includes the carrying out of operating, maintenance and repair instructions given by the manufacturer. Inspect the area you will be treating prior to using the Verti-Core III. Remove any loose obstacles and avoid uneven areas. (2) The Verti-Core III has been built in line with the latest technological advances to enable safe use. Use, maintenance or repairs of the machine by untrained persons can give rise to a risk of injury to the user and any bystanders. Avoid this at all times! Always use the Verti-Core III in combination with a suitable tractor as described in the technical data. (3) All persons assigned by the proprietor to operate, maintain or repair the Verti-Core III must first have fully read and understood the user manual, and, in particular, the Safety Instructions chapter. The user is responsible for a safe Tractor/Verti-Core III combination. The combination must be assessed for noise levels, safety, risk and user-friendliness. User instructions for the combination will also have to be drawn up. (4) It is obligatory for the user to check the Verti-Core III for any visible damage and defects prior to using it. Changes to the Verti-Core III (including its functioning) that negatively affect safety, must be remedied/undone right away. Making any changes or additions to the Verti-Core III (except for those approved by the manufacturer) is not permitted for reasons of safety. If any modifications have been made to the Verti-Core III, its current CE mark will lapse, and the party that implemented the modifications must secure a new CE mark himself. 3

4 Always check the Verti-Core III for loose nuts/bolts/parts prior to use. Check any possible hydraulic hoses regularly, and replace them when they are damaged or showing signs of excessive wear. Replacement hoses must meet the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer. The hydraulic system, if installed, must always be depressurized prior to working on it. The Verti-Core III must NEVER be used when protective covers and safety stickers are missing. NEVER crawl under the Verti-Core III. If necessary, tip the Verti-Core III over. NEVER get off the tractor when the engine is still running. The Verti-Core III must always be secured against sagging/rolling away/sliding during maintenance, setup and repair work. Always switch off the tractor engine and remove the key from the ignition, and disengage the PTO prior to any maintenance, setup and repair work. (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 Only use original Verti-Core III parts during maintenance or repair work to safeguard the safety of both machine and user. Repair work on the Verti-Core III must only be carried out by competent and authorized technical staff. Keep a maintenance log. (5) Apart from the instructions from this user manual, general occupational health and safety instructions also have to be observed. When going out onto public roads with the machine, relevant traffic regulations will also apply. Transporting people is not permitted! Do not use the Verti-Core III in the dark, in heavy rain/strong winds, or on slopes above 20 degrees. 4

5 (6) Prior to working with the machine, all people who will be operating the Verti-Core III must be acquainted with all its functions and control elements. Hook up the Verti-Core III to the tractor as per the instructions (Danger of physical injury!) Make sure you have good visibility, both close by and of the entire surroundings, prior to setting off. There are safety stickers on both sides of the Verti-Core III (Fig. 3,4,5) as well as on the back (Fig. 6), which all have the same meaning. These safety stickers must always be visible and readable, and they must be replaced without delay whenever they are damaged. Keep all people out of the danger area of the Verti-Core III during operation, because they would otherwise be subjected to serious danger of personal injury caused by moving parts. (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Maintain a distance of at least 4 metres! (Fig. 4) The back cover has to remain closed at all time and be damage-free during operation of the machine! (Fig. 5) Beware of body parts getting caught when opening the back cover! (Fig. 5a) Fig. 5 Fig. 5a Check the permitted lifting power of the tractor. Wear appropriate clothing. Wear sturdy steel-capped shoes, full-length trousers, long hair tied back and no loose garments. 5

6 (7) Location of safety stickers. (Fig. 6) Fig. 6 All safety stickers have to remain on the machine at all times - and be fully understood by the operator. Used oil is harmful to the environment; dispose of it in line with local regulations. 6

7 EU DECLARATION We, Redexim BV Utrechtseweg AC Zeist, Holland hereby declare under our own full responsibility that the product: VERTI-CORE III WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL, to which this declaration refers, complies with stipulation of the 2006/42/EC machine directive and is in conformity with the following standards: NEN-EN-ISO : 2010 NEN-EN-ISO : 2008 Zeist, 06/02/2013 A.C. Bos Manager Operations & Logistics Redexim Holland 7

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE... 2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS... 2 REGISTRATION CARD... 2! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!... 3 EU DECLARATION TECHNICAL DATA TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE PALLET THE PTO PTO LENGTH PTO USE PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR SETTING THE WORKING DEPTH DRIVING SPEED STARTING PROCEDURE USING THE VERTI-CORE III TRANSPORTING THE VERTI-CORE III DISCONNECTING THE VERTI-CORE III TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION PIONTS V-BELT TENSIONING TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPLACING A CRANK/CONNECTING ROD BEARING RELEASING CRANKSHAFT TENSION TIMING AND TORQUES OPTIONS HOLLOW TINES TURF HOLD DOWN FINGERS WINDROW KIT

9 1.0 TECHNICAL DATA Model Working width 1.6 m (63 ) 2.1mtr (83 ) Working depth 0mm - 100mm (0-4 ) Tractor speed measured at 540 rpm on power take-off (PTO) shaft Hole spacing 55 mm (2.2 ) Hole spacing 110 mm (4.3 ) Up to 1.8 km/h (1.2 mph) Up to 3.6 km/h (2.4 mph) Weight 846 Kg (1865 lbs) 1022 Kg (2253 lbs) Recommendations for tractor 45 HP with minimum lifting capacity of 1000 Kg (2205lbs) 55 HP with minimum lifting capacity of 1250 Kg (2755lbs) Tine spacing 55 mm (2.1 19mm (0.75 ) holes 68,75 mm (2.7 22mm (0.87 ) holes Hole spacing in driving direction mm ( ) Maximum capacity Hole spacing 55 mm (2.2 ) Hole spacing 110mm (4.3 ) Shipment dimensions Up to 2880 m²/h (31000 ft²/h) Up to 5760 m²/h (62000 ft²/h) L x W x H 1960 x 1040 x 1110 mm 77 x 41 x 43.7 Up to 3780 m²/h (31000 ft²/h) Up to 7560 m²/h (62000 ft²/h) L x W x H 2581 x 1100 x 1080 mm 102 x 43.3 x point hitch CAT. 1 Gearbox oil SAE 90 Lubricant EP 2 Standard parts Options -Set hollow tines 13/16 with ¾ mounting -Roller. -Tool case with tools and user manual. -PTO shaft. -Turf hold down fingers -7/8 Tine holders with 4 tines Set hollow tines 13/16 with ¾ mounting -Roller. -Tool case with tools and user manual. -PTO shaft. -Turf hold down fingers 9

10 2.0 TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE PALLET The machine is placed on the pallet vertically. Perform the following actions to remove the machine from the pallet and place it horizontally on the floor (see Fig.7): Fig. 7!! NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE MACHINE!! 1. Attach a cable to the lifting points (1) on both sides of the machine, and to the top of the 3-point hitch (2) on the front. Verti-Core III 1600 Make sure the cable/crane/lift has the capacity to lift at least 1700 kg (3750 lbs). Verti-Core III 2100 Make sure the cable/crane/lift has the capacity to lift at least 2100 kg (4630 lbs). 2. Lift the machine, including the pallet, about 50 mm (2 ) off the ground (A). 3. Remove the pallet by removing the bottom 3-point pins (4). 4. Pull the pallet from under the machine (B). 5. Turn de locking pins (4) half a rotation and remove them. Pull out the legs (5) and replace the locking pins. 6. Now slowly rotate the machine horizontally. 7. Lower the machine in a controlled and slow fashion until it is fully on the ground.!! STAY CLEAR OF THE MACHINE, IT CAN SLIDE!! 10

11 3.0 THE PTO The PTO is an essential part of the machine. This part drives the machine from the tractor, and ensures safe use of the machine, providing it has been maintained and installed correctly. The PTO has its own CE certification. Read the PTO manual, which you will find on the PTO itself. 3.1 PTO LENGTH The length of the PTO is crucial. If it is too long, the tractor and/or Verti-Core III can be damaged. When the overlapping length of the sleeves drops below 150 mm (6 ) at any time, the PTO can be damaged. (Fig 8) Fig. 8!! PTO length will change when the machine is lifted or used on a different tractor!! In order to attain the right PTO length, when one has been purchased new or was previously used on another tractor, you will have to do the following: 1. Couple the Verti-Core III to the tractor as described in Chapter !! Switch off the tractor and make sure the tractor is secure and cannot start moving!! 3. Lower the Verti-Core III onto the floor until it is resting on the front and back rollers. 4. Measure the distance A between the PTO connection of the tractor and that of the Verti-Core III, from groove to groove. 5. Measure length B of the PTO in its shortest position, from locking pin to locking bolt. 6. Split the PTO in two, and remove the protective cover from both ends. 7. Both the ends of the sleeves and of the safety covers have to be shortened: (B-A) + 75 mm (3 ). 8. De-burr all parts, use some grease and assemble the parts. 9. Mount the PTO on the Verti-Core III side. 10. Couple the other end of the PTO to the tractor. 11. Check sleeve overlap.!! Never use the machine with a damaged PTO protection cover; Replace it first!! 11

12 3.2 PTO USE Proper use of the PTO requires checking the following items: 1. While the Verti-Core III is operating, the angle of the pivoting points must never exceed 30 degrees. 2. Pivoting points must always be in line. 3. Sleeve overlap must be at least 150 mm. 4. Never use the machine with a damaged PTO protection cover. 3.3 PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE The slip clutch, when used and maintained correctly, will protect your machine against damage. The following items are important here: 1. The length of the spring is set to 33 mm (1.300 ) as standard. 2. When the slip clutch slips, the bolts/nuts can be tightened a further quarter turn, up to a minimum spring length of 31.5mm (1.250 ). Further compression will subject the machine to excessive load. When bolts/nuts are tightened too much, the machine could eventually sustain damage, or unsafe situations could occur. 3. The slip clutch must be maintained on a monthly basis. Do so as follows: - Remove the top PTO protection cover from the machine. - Loosen all bolts/nuts 2 turns. - Operate the machine on the lawn at low speed. - If the clutch slips, stop the machine after 10 seconds. -If the clutch is not slipping, further loosen the bolts or move on to (annual) maintenance (see point 4 below) - If the clutch has slipped, tighten the bolts/nuts up to the point at which the slip clutch functions properly again. * Do not immediately turn it back to as it was in the previous setting. 12

13 4. Annual maintenance: - Remove the PTO from the machine - Inspect the PTO components. All damaged parts must be replaced. - Disassemble the slip clutch by removing all spring assembly bolts/nuts; the slip clutch should then fall apart. - Lay all parts down and check them closely. Replace any damaged and worn parts. - Clean all intermeshing parts. - Reassemble all parts, and tighten the bolts and nuts so that the springs are set at 33 mm (1.3 ). - Grease both sleeves and put both PTO parts back together. - Reassemble the PTO and mount it on the machine. - Adjust, if required, the springs of the slip clutch as described above. The slip clutch only protects the machine against short periods of overload when it is set correctly. Prolonged overload will damage the machine. The slip clutch will not protect the machine against that. Be sure to avoid overload on your machine. Please refer to the manual with the PTO for further information on PTO maintenance and disassembly. If the PTO is shortened incorrectly, or another tractor is used, the gearbox can be subjected to excessive load. This can lead to damage to both the tractor and Verti-Core III! 13

14 4.0 CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR Checks prior to connecting the Verti-Core III. Check the Verti-Core III for any visual damage, and repair if safe operation of the machine cannot be guaranteed. Check whether all nuts and bolts have been tightened properly. Check whether all protective covers and safety stickers are in place on the machine, and whether they are undamaged. NEVER use the machine without them. The Verti-Core III can be connected to the tractor using the 3-point hitch. The method is as follows: (Fig. 9) 1. Remove the 3-point pins (1 and 2). 2. Mount the PTO on the PTO shaft of the Verti-Core III. 3. Carefully back up the tractor, so that the lifting arms can be connected to the frame. Fig. 9!! Make sure the tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving!!!! Switch the tractor off prior to getting off!! 4. Connect the lifting arms to the bottom 3-point pins (2) and secure them using the included locking pins. 5. Set the stabiliser of the tractor to a 100 mm sideways stroke. 6. Mount the top link of your tractor and extend it until it is at the same height as the top 3- point hitch (1) of the Verti-Core III. 7. Connect the top link (3) to the frame using the top pin (1) and secure using the included locking pin. 8. Keep extending/retracting the top link until the machine makes a 90 angle with the ground. 9. Mount the PTO (4) on the tractor s PTO shaft.!! Make sure all locking pins are secured!! 10. Start the tractor and lift the Verti-Core III off the ground. 11. Place the support legs (5) in the working position 14

15 5.0 SETTING THE WORKING DEPTH Fig. 10 (see Fig.10) The wor king dept h can be set whe n the mac hine is lifte d off the grou nd. The procedure is as follows:!! Make sure the tractor/verti-core III are secured in place, and cannot start moving!!!! Switch the tractor off prior to getting off!! 1. Unscrew the nuts (1) on both sides of the machine a few turns. (4). The machine comes with a set of spanners; you can find these in the tool case 2. Set the spindles (2) using the provided spanners, which will change the working depth. Stickers (3) on the side of the machine indicate the depth setting on both sides of the machine. 3. As soon as the right working depth has been achieved, you can tighten the nuts (1) on both sides. 4. Check whether the setting is the same on both sides. Never change the setting on one side by more than 4 turns. First compensate on the other side, before proceeding.! IMPORTANT! Check the working depth first in a static situation on the ground before actually starting the work! 15

16 6.0 DRIVING SPEED Driving speed is limited to 12 km/h (7.5mph). We advise against going any faster because that could lead to excessive wear and damage to the machine and the treated lawn. Hole spacing in the driving direction is determined by the driving speed. The input speed of the PTO shaft must not exceed 540 rpm. If you expect to encounter any hard objects on your path, this speed should be lowered to rpm. Refer to technical specifications for an overview of the relation between tractor speed and hole spacing. If the Verti-Core III is connected to the tractor incorrectly, Chapter 4, Fig.11, different PTO shaft angles can cause vibrations in the machine s drive shaft. These vibrations can damage the machine and negatively affect the pattern of holes in the ground. If the PTO shaft length is set incorrectly (too short or too long), the gearbox and/or tractor PTO shaft can be subjected to additional load. This can cause damage. 7.0 STARTING PROCEDURE The starting procedure is VERY important. If this procedure is not adhered to as described below, the machine can become seriously damaged. The starting procedure is as follows, see Fig Drive to the spot where you want to start the work. 2. Lower the machine until the lowest tines almost touch the ground. 3. Rev the tractor engine up to about 1000 rpm. 4. Shift the tractor to the right gear and drive forward (A). 5. Switch on the PTO shaft of the tractor (B). 6. CAREFULLY lower the RUNNING machine into the ground as the tractor is moving forward (C). 7. Raise the PTO shaft rpm to the maximum permissible value. Fig

17 Stop as follows: 1. Lower the engine rpm to about Raise the machine from the ground. 3. Disengage the PTO shaft, as soon as the tines are out of the ground. 4. Raise the machine further, until the tines are at least 120 mm above the ground. 5. Go to the next spot and start again as described. It is absolutely necessary to follow the procedures described above. If the machine is placed in the ground first, with the PTO shaft not yet running, this can lead to serious damage to the machine. Lower the machine into the ground CAREFULLY. Be careful when reversing. During the work, the front roller must rest on the ground in a stable manner. If the machine is unstable, fit different tines or change the working depth. Not doing anything about machine instability will cause damage to the machine. The machine is NOT protected against prolonged overload. NEVER reverse with the tines in or near the ground. NEVER reverse with the tines less than 120 mm above the ground. If the tines touch the ground, the machine and/or the lawn will be damaged. Do not use a hydraulic top link. 8.0 USING THE VERTI-CORE III Before the Verti-Core III can be used on a lawn, the following must be checked: 1. Are there any loose objects on the lawn? If so, remove these first. 2. Are there any slopes? The maximum slope on which the machine can function properly is 20 degrees. Always work from the top down. 3. Is there any danger of objects flying around, such as balls, which could distract the operator? If so, do NOT use the Verti-Core III. 4. Is there any danger of subsiding, sliding? If so, postpone the work until circumstances improve. 5. When the ground is frozen or very wet, the work should be postponed until conditions have improved. 6. Are there any cables/pipes in the ground? If so, find out at what depth they are, and set the working depth to 60% of that depth. 7. Are there any hard objects in the ground? If so, use the Verti-Core III at a low PTO shaft speed, and adjust the working depth. 8. If the ground is very compacted, you should use shorter tines or adjust the working depth. 17

18 9.0 TRANSPORTING THE VERTI-CORE III The user is responsible for the transport of the Verti-Core III behind the tractor on public roads. Check national legislation for regulations for driving on public roads. Do not exceed a speed of 12 km/h on open fields, due to the weight of the Verti-Core III. Higher speeds can pose a serious danger to the operator/bystanders, and could possibly damage the machine. Make sure the top link (3), see Fig. 10, is connected and tensioned in the conveyor. If this is not case, the machine could sustain serious damage. When the machine is lifted off the ground, at least 20% of the weight of the must rest on the front axle. tractor 18

19 10.0 DISCONNECTING THE VERTI-CORE III Fig. 12 The machine can be disconnected from the tractor in the following way (See Fig 12): 1. Drive the Verti-Core III to a storage space with a stable/even floor.!! Make sure the tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving!!!! Switch the tractor off before getting off!! 2. Turn the locking pins (2) halve a rotation and remove them. 3. Lower the support legs (1). 4. Secure the support legs (1) by replacing the locking pins (2). 5. Carefully lower the Verti-Core III to the ground. 6. Release the top link and remove it. 7. Remove the locking pin (4), remove the top link connection pin (5) 8. Remove the locking pin (7), remove the connection pins (6). Disconnect the bottom lifting arms from the tractor. 9. Disengage the PTO on the tractor side.!! Make sure the Verti-Core III is stable and cannot roll/slide away!! 10. Start the tractor, and drive it away. 19

20 11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Machine vibrates Hollow tines bend/break Front roller not stable on the ground Crankshaft turns irregularly Difficult conditions Wrong tine Difficult conditions Wrong tines, too much resistance Difficult conditions Machine not at 90 degrees Angles of PTO pivoting points differ PTO pivoting points not in line Adjust working depth Use thinner/shorter tines In case of dryness, sprinkle first Change tines, use shorter ones. First break the ground using another machine. Adjust working depth Use thinner/shorter tines In case of dryness, sprinkle first Change tine size Adjust working depth Use different tine size. Adjust working depth Sprinkle first PTO breaks Sleeves crack PTO angles too big PTO angles do not match Damage to the lawn Irregular pattern of holes V-belt/belts slip Oval holes Damage to the lawn (One) slipping V-belt Rubber buffers worn V-belts / pulleys worn Insufficient pre-tensioning Difficult conditions Ground too wet Decrease forward speed Decrease working depth Use Turf Hold Down Fingers Check V-belt tension Check pretension and replace Change PTO rpm Check and replace Check and replace Adjust working depth Decrease forward speed Use thinner tines 20

21 12.0 MAINTENANCE Before start-up: Weekly After first 20 hours of operation (new or repaired) After first 100 hours of operation (new or repaired) After every 100 hours of operation After every 500 hours of operation Check bolts/nuts Connect machine to a tractor Allow the machine to idle for 5 minutes. Mount the tines Check gearbox oil level Clean the machine Lubricate PTO and roller bearings Check bolts/nuts Check V-belt tension Lubricate PTO and roller bearings Check bolts/nuts Change gearbox oil Check condition and tension of V-belts Lubricate PTO shaft and roller bearings Check bolts/nuts Take a good look at the machine Lubricate front roller spindles Check V-belts Change gearbox oil See instructions in this manual Look and listen See Chapter 15, Options 2 shots with EP 2 2 shots each EP 2 Use SAE 90 W 2 shots each EP 2 Use SAE 90 W. 21

22 13.0 LUBRICATION PIONTS Fig 13 22

23 14.0 V-BELT TENSIONING Fig. 14 V-belt tension is important and has to be checked regularly. It is also important to regularly clean v-belts and pulleys whenever required. Belts should be checked and adjusted one by one in the following way: Check whether the tractor engine is switched off and the machine is firmly placed on the ground. 1. Remove the protective cover 2. Apply a force of 45 N (9.9 lbs.) on the centre of the bottom part of the belt, see Fig You should be able to squeeze the belt 5 mm (1/5 ). 4. If not, adjust the belt tension. 5. Unscrew the nut (2) at the front of the tensioner. 6. Turn the nut (1) until you reach the right tension. 7. Tighten the nut (2). 8. Fit the protective cover on the machine. When a v-belt needs to be replaced, always replace all v-belts on the machine!! This to prevent different v-belt length and different belt speeds. Different belts can cause extra wear of the v-belts. 23

24 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The Verti-Core III is generally not a complicated machine. A number of technical items will be explained further. If you still have questions after that, you should contact your dealer, who will be happy to help you. Figure 15 depicts the structure of the crankshaft. Also check the parts page for more detailed drawings REPLACING A CRANK/CONNECTING ROD BEARING A crank must be replaced when it has cracked or when the nuts of the big-end regularly come loose, i.e. the connection rod bearings, connection rod bearing fittings or the big-end pin holes in the crank are damaged. Replace the crank/bearings as soon as possible, in order to avoid any further damage to other parts, and do so as follows (see Fig. 16): Fig Remove the big-end nut (1) and big-end pin (2) from the driving rod (7) on both sides of the bearing (4). 2. Drive rod (7) is now detached. 3. Remove the nuts (3) from the bearing (4), and remove the bearing (4), including crank elements, from the machine. 4. Remove nut (5) and beam axle (6). 5. Remove the bearing from the beam axle (6). 6. Replace defective parts and follow reverse order to reassemble the machine. Use Loctite for nuts (1) and (3). 24

25 14.2 RELEASING CRANKSHAFT TENSION When crankshaft parts have been replaced, the shaft can run less smoothly. This can be down to pretensioning. These tensions have to be released. Act as follows, see Fig. 15: 1. Unscrew the nuts (3) of the bearings (4) a few turns. 2. Next, tighten the bearings one by one from one direction. 3. Check after each bearing whether the crankshaft runs smoothly and has no play. After repairing the crankshaft, nuts must be checked for looseness regularly. Mount the cranks in the right way; refer to the parts page for the right order and part numbers TIMING AND TORQUES Fig

26 Fig 17. Fig shows the torques of the most important nuts/bolts. Make sure that bolts and nuts for which the torque is not shown here, are tightened with the same tightening torque as similar bolts and nuts. When bolts and nuts come loose, you can use Loctite to tighten them. 26

27 15.0 OPTIONS The Verti-Core III is intended as a hollow core machine. Always use tines with the same length and thickness. Replace bent tines right away. If you fail to do so, the machine can become unstable. Do not use tines that are thicker and longer than specified in the technical specifications. Shorter (worn) tines can be used in cases where less working depth is required. Remember that the depth indication on the sticker is only correct when using maximum length tines. We recommend leaving the core guide plates (2) on the machine at all time, in order to protect the machine against dirt. The pages listing spare parts provide part numbers of the different parts Fig HOLLOW TINES The opening of the tine (13) must always face the back of the machine, see Fig. 16. If stones are expected in the lawn, you should use heavier hollow tines, as well as decrease the rpm, given that lighter hollow tines are more prone to bending. The machine is supplied with 19mm (3/4 ) tine blocks (3+4) with 5 tines (9) per block as standard. There is also the option of 7/8 tine blocks (5+6) with 4 tines (10), or multi tine blocks (7+8) with 8 tines (11 or 12) per block. 27

28 15.2 TURF HOLD DOWN FINGERS Turf hold down fingers for standard tine holders are mounted on the machine as standard. There are also other turf hold down fingers available for heavier tines. The machine has to be at right angles to the ground, see Fig. 9. When plates have bent in one and the same direction after a period of being in use, you can simply attach them the other way round. Be careful when installing the turf hold down kit. Especially the first time, when plates have to be aligned with the tines. The machine must be stable and firmly on the ground WINDROW KIT When aerating using hollowing tines, cores are removed from the ground. The Windrow kit ensures that these cores are subsequently gathered so that they can be removed easily after working on the lawn. This kit is available under number: > Verti-Core III > Verti-Core III

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31 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 01 Code 1410 Page TM Page 08 Page 04 Page 10 Page 11 Page 09 Page Decalls Page 12 Tines Page 13 Windrow kit Page 14 PTO Page PR001-PP01

32 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 02 Code TM TOOLSET 114PR001-PP03

33 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 02 Code 1410 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Distance bush Toolbox Complete Rubber U-seal 4x10 L= Rubber U-seal 4x10 L= Vibration damper type B M8x Rubber stop Belt cover right Belt cover left Cover plate VC Cover plate VC Cover plate VC Cover plate VC Rear cover VC1600 III VC Rear cover VC2100 III VC Plate Toolset Lock plate Bolt M8 x 16 - ISO Bolt M8 x 25 - ISO Bolt M8 x 30 - ISO Bolt M14 x 40 - ISO Self Lock Nut M8 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Self Lock Nut M14 - ISO Washer M8 - ISO Washer M10 - ISO Large washer M10 - DIN Washer M14 - ISO Spring Washer M8 - DIN PR001-PP03

34 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 03 Code TM PR001-PP04

35 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 03 Code 1410 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Rubber stop Cover lock plate Stud Ø15 M10 L= Lock pin Support Clamp Bolt M8 x 16 - ISO Bolt M8 x 25 - ISO Bolt M16 x 35 - ISO Lifting Eye Nut M16 - DIN Self Lock Nut M8 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Washer M8 - ISO Large washer M12 - DIN Spring Washer M8 - DIN Spring Washer M16 - DIN PTO Cover PR001-PP04

36 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 04 Code TM PR001-PP05

37 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 04 Code 1410 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Distance bush Ø30/Ø20.5 L= Rubber stop Top link support right Top link support left Lock plate Frame VC1600 III Frame VC 2100 III Top link pin OS point pin R-Clip Round 3, DIN Bolt M20 x ISO Bolt M20 x 50 - ISO Self Lock Nut M20 - ISO Washer M20 - ISO PR001-PP05

38 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 05 Code TM PR001-PP08

39 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 05 Code 1410 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Spindle Washer M12 - ISO Bearing bush spindel Bracket height adjustment Spindle head Roll Pin 5 x 24 - ISO Bolt M10 x 30 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Self Lock Nut M16 - ISO Washer M16 - ISO Bolt Assembly PR001-PP08

40 Redexim Vert-Core III Page 06 Code 1311 TM PR001-PP06

41 Redexim Vert-Core III Page 06 Code 1311 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC2100 For Tine Ø22 (7/8 ) for 4 tines/ Turf Hold Down Finger head 6 8 For Tine Ø19 (3/4 ) for Turf Hold Down Finger tines/head Distance bush Ø20/Ø11 L= THD Beam THD Beam Scraper Scraper Height Indicator Bolt M10 x 45 - ISO Bolt M8 x 30 - ISO MH Bolt M12 x 35 ISO Self Lock Nut M8 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO Large washer M8 - DIN Washer M12 - ISO PR001-PP06

42 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 07 Code 1311 TM PR001-PP07

43 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 07 Code 1311 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Bush Stop THD Frame Spring THD SLVC Pivot bearing THD SLVC Bracket THD Spring Tensioner Pivot Bracket THD frame Bracket THD Beam right Bracket THD Beam left Front roller support Welding assembly front roller Welding assembly front roller Bearing complete Bolt M10 x 65 - ISO Bolt M16 x 55 - ISO Bolt M8 x 25 - ISO Bolt M12 x 35 - ISO Eye bolt M10x100 Din444 LB (full thread) Nut M10 - DIN Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO Self Lock Nut M14 - ISO Knop M10 - Din Washer M10 - ISO Large washer M10 - DIN Washer M16 - ISO Roll Pin 5 x 24 - ISO Splined nut bracket Spindle nut TR18x PR001-PP07

44 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 08 Code TM PR001-PP09

45 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 08 Code 1410 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Shaft tensioner Idler Idler Circlip d=30 - DIN Circlip DIN x Bearing DIN RS Distance bush Ø40/Ø31 L= Distance bush Ø55/Ø46 L= Distance bush Ø55/Ø46 L= Plate Slide plate Tensioner Main drive shaft Main drive shaft Comer T-27A : V-Belt XPB Pulley SPB Splined Pulley SPB Splined Pulley SPB T Pulley SPB T Taperlock mm Bearing UCF Bolt M6 x 35 - ISO Bolt M16 x ISO Bolt M12 x 35 - ISO Bolt M16 x 45 - ISO Nut M12 - DIN Self Lock Nut M6 - ISO Self Lock Nut M16 - ISO Washer M16 - ISO Washer M35 - ISO Spring Washer M12 - DIN Key 14x9x50 - DIN Nut M35x Distance bush PR001-PP09

46 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 09 Code 1410 TM PR001-PP10

47 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 09 Code 1410 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC RC element strip Qua for 1 element Pivot bar Qua for 1 element Distance bush Ø25/Ø12.5 L=80 Qua for 1 element Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO Qua for 1 element Self Lock Nut M20 - ISO Qua for 1 element Bolt M12 x ISO 4014 Qua for 1 element Weldment tine arm Qua for 1 element Bearing 3306-BTVH Qua for 1 element Circlip D=72 - DIN 472 Qua for 1 element Support bush Qua for 1 element Oil seal - 45x72x10 RP Grease nipple M6 DIN 71412A Qua for 1 element Qua for 1 element Bearing RS Qua for 1 element Distance bush Ø28/Ø21 L=48 Qua for 1 element Shim Ø30/Ø20.5 D=2 Qua for 1 element Breather M10x1 Qua for 1 element Big End pin Bolt M10 x 30 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Self lock nut M RSU Element Parts page PR001-PP10

48 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 10 Code 1311 TM PR001-PP11

49 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 10 Code 1311 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Distance bush Ø30/Ø20.2 L= Distance bush Ø28/Ø21 L= Lockplate RSU RSU Arm Bracket RSU Rubber suspension Unit DR-A 45x Bearing RS Bolt M12 x ISO Bolt M10 x 30 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO PR001-PP11

50 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 11 Code TM VC angle between crank (shown) VC angle between crank more details see users manual. 114PR001-PP12

51 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 11 Code 1 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Crank plate Distance bush Ø60/Ø45.2 L= Distance bush Ø60/Ø45.2 L= Splined shaft Splined shaft Crankshaft bearing block Distance bush Ø60/Ø45.2 L= Grease nippel M Breather M10x Oil seal Bearing Crank plate Crank plate Crank plate Splined shaft Crank shaft nut M40x Distance bush Ø60/Ø45.2 L= Distance bush Ø60/Ø45.2 L= Lock plate Bolt M14 x 65 - ISO Self Lock Nut M14 - ISO PR001-PP12

52 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 12 Code 1311 TM PR001-PP02

53 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 12 Code 1311 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Logo Label Rev.B Decall PTO Safety decall manual Decall Verti-Core Safety Decall Verti-Drain Decall close cover Label Label Label Height Adjustment Decall cut off fingers Label "III" PR001-PP02

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55 Redexim Verti-Core III Solid tines VC 1600 VC 2100 Hollow tines Cross tines Chisel tines Tine holder for 3 tines (only for tine size: 7/8'') Tine holder for 4 tines Multi tine holder Mounting Ø(mm) Tine Size (mm) Tine Size (inch) Part # Adapter Qua Qua 19 10x100 3/8 x Tine holder 4 or 5 tines x95 5/16 x 3 13/ Multi-tine holder block Mounting Ø(mm) Tine Size (mm) Tine Size (inch) Part # Adapter Code 1702 Page 13 Ejecting from Qua Qua 19 21x12x125 13/16 x 1/2 x Tine holder 4 or 5 tines Standard on Machine Side 24 or or x10x125 3/4 x 3/8 x Tine holder 4 or 5 tines Side 24 or or x10x110 3/4 x 3/8 x 4 3/ Tine holder 4 or 5 tines Top 24 or or x7x110 5/8 x 1/4 x 4 3/ Tine holder 4 or 5 tines Top 24 or or x6x80 3/8 x 1/4 x Multi-tine holder block Side /8'' 22x110 7/8 x 4 1/ Multi-tine block for 3 or 4 tines with size 7/8'' Side 18 or or 32 Ø Tine Size (mm) Tine Size (inch) Part # Adapter Qua Qua 8 12 x 90 1/2 x 3 1/ Multi-tine holder block Ø Tine Size (mm) Tine Size (inch) Part # Adapter Qua Qua 19 5 x 30 x 90 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 3 1/ Tine holder 4 or 5 tines 24 or or 40 Part name Tine holder for 7/8'' tines Contra block tine holder for 7/8'' tines Bolt M12 x 50 Bolt M8 x 60 Self lock nut M8 Washer M12 Part # Qua Qua Nr. Part name Part # Qua Qua 15 Two options: Hollow tine 7/8'' or 3/4'' size See tines Self lock nut M Two options: Tine holder for 7/8'' tines Tine holder for 3/4'' (19mm) tines Standard on machine Two options: Contra block tine holder for 7/8'' tines Contra block tine holder for 3/4'' (19mm) tines Standard on machine Washer M Bolt M8 x Bolt M12 x Kit name Part # Qua Qua Multi tine kit - Verti core n/a Multi tine kit - Verti core n/a 1 Nr. Part name Part # 22 Self lock nut M Hollow tine 10 x 6 x 80 (3/8'' x 3 1/4'') See tines Solid tine 8 x 95 (5/16'' x 3,875'') Tine Securing Bolt M10 x Multi tine holder block Self lock nut M Core catch plate Bolt M10 x Mushroom head bolt M12 x Tine holder for 5 tines (only for 3/4'' tines) Nr. Part name Part # Qua Qua 31 Bolt M6 x Washer M Contra block tine holder Self lock nut M Mushroom head bolt M12 x Core catch plate Self lock nut M Tine holder Hollow Tine 19 x 110 (3/4'' x 4 1/2'') Bolt M12 x

56 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 14 Code 1702 Front roller support ( ) Height indicator ( ) TM 18 Replace distance bushes ( ) Verti-Core III PR001-PP14

57 Redexim Verti-Core III Page 14 Code 1702 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA QUA VC1600 VC Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO D-Shackle D Bolt M16 x 45 - ISO Self Lock Nut M16 - ISO Distance plate Bolt M16 x 65 - ISO Bolt M12 x 60 - ISO Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO Special R-clip d Chain D=6 L= Chain D=6mm L=430mm Distance bush Distance bush Distance bush Distance bush Distance bush Bolt M10 x 75 - ISO Mount strip windrow kit Pivot plate Bolt M12 x 45 - ISO Windrow plate extension Windrow support Windrow plate Bolt M10 x 45 - ISO Complete windrow kit Verti-Core III Complete windrow kit Verti-Core III PR001-PP14

58 Redexim PTO T-40 Page Code TM Verti-Core III PTO T-40PP

59 Redexim PTO T-40 Page Code 1306 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA Circlip D=30 - DIN Cross and 4x circlip kit Inner tube yoke type Outer tube yoke type T40-series Outer tube L=415mm T40-series Inner tube Complete collar yoke type Flanged yoke T Bush Lining ring Ø120 Ø Clutch support Pressure plate Bolt M12 x 65 - ISO Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Spring Bolt M10 x 80 - ISO Complete guard 40-series Roll Pin 8 x Roll Pin 8 x Complete PTO Verti-Core III 1600 PTO T-40PP

60 Redexim PTO Page Code Verti-Core III 2100 TM PR003-PP21

61 Redexim PTO ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS QUA Circlip D=30 - DIN Inner roll pin Outer roll pin Complete collar yoke type Flanged yoke T Bush Inner plate Lining ring Clutch support Pressure plate Bolt M12 x 65 - ISO Self Lock Nut M12 - ISO Bolt M10 x 85 - ISO Spring Self Lock Nut M10 - ISO Outer tube yoke type Inner tube yoke type T60-series Inner tube Cross and 4x circlip kit Complete guard 60-series Cut to correct lenght T60-series Outer tube Complete PTO T60 With disc clutch Page Code 1307 Verti-Core III PR003-PP21