Introduction

This machine is a tow-behind attachment intended to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial applications. It is designed primarily to move, decompact, and brush infill into synthetic turf surfaces. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

Visit www.Toro.com/Bullseye for product safety and operation training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Bullseye parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Bullseye Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.

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This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

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This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Safety

General Safety

This product is capable of causing personal injury. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury.

  • Read and understand the contents of both this Operator’s Manual and the operator’s manual of the traction unit before using this machine. Ensure that everyone using this product knows how to use this machine and the traction unit and understands the warnings.

  • Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.

  • Do not put your hands or feet near moving components of the machine.

  • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine.

  • Keep the machine away from bystanders while it is moving.

  • Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow children to operate the machine.

  • Stop the machine, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake of the traction unit, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.

Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety-alert symbol Graphic, which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Graphic

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.

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Setup

Removing the Machine from the Pallet

The machine is shipped vertically on the pallet. Use the following instructions to remove it from the pallet.

Danger

The attachment is unstable and could swing when lifted, injuring anyone beneath it or around it.

  • Refer to the lifting machine operator’s manual to ensure that it is rated to lift the attachment.

  • Ensure the lift height is kept to a minimum and only high enough to remove the shipping material.

  • Do not crawl under the attachment.

  1. Place the pallet on level ground.

  2. Attach lifting cables to the middle of the crossbar and upper 3-point hitch pins.

  3. Lift the attachment and pallet off the ground 50 mm (2 inches).

    Important: Ensure that the lifting cable does not slide on the crossbar.

  4. Gently lower the attachment in a controlled way as shown in Figure 3 until it is on the ground.

  5. Remove the upper 3-point hitch pins and carefully rotate the pallet around the lower 3-point hitch pins.

  6. Remove the lower 3-point hitch pins and remove the pallet.

  7. Install the hitch pins.

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Installing the Front Caster Wheel

Remove the 2 bolts from the frame and use them to install the front caster wheel. Torque the bolts to 46 to 57 N∙m (34 to 42 ft-lb).

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Inspecting the Machine

Checking the Traction Unit Requirements

Use the following list as a reference:

  • Refer to Specifications for the minimum horse power and minimum lifting capacity for the traction unit.

  • The traction unit must have a category I 3-point hitch.

  • Adequate front-end weight (ballast) to offset the weight of the machine.

  • Check the tire air pressure of the traction unit.

    Adjust the tire air pressure as needed.

    Important: Do not exceed the maximum or minimum tire inflation pressures as recommended by the tire manufacturer.

Checking the Ballast Requirements

Warning

Mounting the machine to the rear of the traction unit decreases the weight on its front axle.

Failure to add required ballast may result in an accident and severe injury or death.

  • To ensure adequate steering control and stability you may need to add ballast to the front of the traction unit.

  • Refer to the traction unit operator's manual for ballast requirements.

Product Overview

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Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Traction Unit Requirements

Lifting capacity200 kg (441 lb)
Minimum output-power rating7.45 Kw (10 HP)
Minimum hydraulic flow rate10 L/minute (2.6 US gallons/minute)
Minimum hydraulic pressure70 bar (1015 psi)
Tow system3-point hitch, category 1

Attachment Specifications

Width205.4 cm (81-1/2 inches)
Working width167.6 cm (66 inches)
Length130.8 cm (51-1/2 inches)
Height84.4 cm (33-1/2 inches)
Maximum working speed8 km/h (5.0 mph)
Maximum capacity (theoretical at maximum working speed)10,000 m2/h (107,639 ft2/h)
Weight170 kg (375 lb)

Attachments/Accessories

A selection of Bullseye approved attachments and accessories may be available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Bullseye distributor or go to www.Toro.com/Bullseye for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Bullseye replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

Operation

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

  • Never allow children or untrained people to operate or service the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. The owner is responsible for training all operators and mechanics.

  • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

  • Know how to stop the machine and shut off the engine of the traction unit quickly.

  • Ensure that the guards and shields are properly installed and maintained. Replace missing, damaged, or worn guards and shields before using the machine.

  • Inspect the area where you will use the machine and remove all objects that the machine could strike.

  • Ensure that your traction unit is suitable for use with an implement of this weight by checking with your traction unit supplier or manufacturer.

  • Shut off the machine, shut off the engine and remove the key of the traction unit, and wait for all moving parts to stop before making any adjustments to the machine.

Understanding the Traction Unit Controls

Familiarize yourself with the operation of the following traction unit controls before operating the machine:

  • Auxiliary hydraulic engagement

  • 3 point hitch (raise/lower)

  • Clutch

  • Throttle

  • Gear selection

  • Parking brake

    Important: Refer to the traction unit operator's manual for operating instructions.

Connecting the Attachment to a Traction Unit

Connecting to a 3-Point Hitch

Connecting the Lower Link Arms

  1. Ensure that the attachment is positioned on a level surface.

  2. Remove the lynch pins from the hitch pins.

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  3. Back the traction unit squarely up to the attachment so that the lower connecting arms can be attached to the frame.

  4. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. Wait for the engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator's seat.

  5. Loosen the bolts on the linkage arms and adjust them to fit the traction unit lower link arms. Tighten the bolts.

  6. Insert the right and left lower link arms onto the hitch pins.

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  7. Secure the lower link arms to the hitch pins using the lynch pins.

Connecting the Chain or Upper Link Arm

Note: Connect the attachment using the chain for a more consistent working depth. It also allows the user to adjust the working depth prior to connecting it to a traction unit.

If you are connecting the chain, continue as follows:

  1. If the front wheel assembly is not installed, install it.

    Note: Ensure it is set to the same height as the other caster wheels

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  2. Remove the upper link arm from the traction unit and use the pins to connect the end of the chain to the traction unit.

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  3. Pull the chain tight to the upper bracket and slide a link into the bracket slot.

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If you are connecting an upper link arm, continue as follows:

  1. Connect the upper link arm to the bracket and secure it with the bolt and nut.

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  2. Raise the attachment off the ground.

  3. Remove the lynch pin from the front caster wheel and slide the spacers and spindle out of the caster arm.

    Important: If you do not remove the front wheel assembly, you could damage the turf while using the attachment with the upper link arm.

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  4. Grease the threaded steel upper link arm tubes (Figure 11).

  5. Adjust the 3-point upper link until the attachment stands completely flat on the ground.

  6. Tighten the jam nut to secure the upper link arm into position.

Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses

  1. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the traction unit.

    Note: The return line contains a non-return valve to prevent connecting the hoses incorrectly.

  2. Ensure that the hoses do not drag on the ground or chafe against the traction unit.

Warning

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury; otherwise, gangrene may result.

  • Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid.

  • Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks; never use your hands.

Adjusting the Caster Wheels

Adjust the caster wheels to change the height of the attachment. Use higher settings for grooming and lower settings for decompacting.

Note: Start on a higher setting and lower it as needed for more aggressive use or as brushes wear.

  1. Raise the attachment off the ground.

  2. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the traction unit.

  3. Remove the lynch pin from the spindle shaft and slide the spindle out of the castor arm.

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  4. Slide the appropriate number of spacers onto the spindle shaft to get the desired height.

    Note: The height of each spacer is approximately 6.4 mm (1/4 inch).

  5. Push the castor spindle through the castor arm.

  6. Install the remaining spacers onto the spindle shaft.

  7. Install the lynch pin.

  8. Repeat the procedure for the other caster wheels; adjust them to the same height.

  9. Verify that the working height is correct by operating the attachment on small patch of turf.

Transporting the Attachment

To begin transport operation, raise the machine. To avoid loss of control, traverse steep inclines slowly, approach rough areas at reduced speed and cross severe undulations carefully.

Important: Do not exceed transport speeds of 12 km/h (7.5 mph).

During Operation

During Operation Safety

  • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents that may cause personal injury or property damage.

  • Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose jewelry.

  • Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.

  • Do not operate the machine when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • Never carry passengers on the machine and keep bystanders and pets away from the machine during operation.

  • Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid holes or hidden hazards.

  • Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts.

  • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.

  • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.

  • Stop the attachment whenever you are not using it.

  • Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to stop, and inspect the machine after striking an object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.

  • Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks with the machine. Always yield the right-of-way.

  • Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.

  • When the attachment is connected to a traction unit and in the raised position, the weight of it affects stability, braking, and steering. Exercise caution when transporting between working areas.

  • Never leave a running machine unattended.

  • Before leaving the operating position, do the following:

    • Park the machine on a level surface.

    • Engage the parking brake.

    • Lower the attachment.

    • Shut off the engine and remove the key.

    • Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the machine.

  • Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.

  • Use Bullseye accessories, attachments, and replacement parts only.

Slope Safety

  • Review the traction unit specifications to ensure that you do not exceed its slope capabilities.

  • Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and rollover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope operation. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra caution.

  • Review and understand the slope instructions in the manual and on the traction unit.

  • Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the slope is safe for machine operation, including surveying the site. Always use common sense and good judgment when performing this survey.

  • Review the slope instructions listed below for operating the machine on slopes and to determine whether you can operate the machine in the conditions on that day and at that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a change in slope operation for the machine.

  • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.

  • Do not operate a machine under any conditions where traction, steering, or stability are in question.

  • Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches, holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.

  • Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of braking and steering.

  • Use extreme caution when operating the machine near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water hazards, or other hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area between the machine and any hazard.

  • Identify hazards at the base of the slope. If there are hazards, mow the slope with a power walk-behind mower.

  • If possible, keep the attachment lowered to the ground while operating on slopes. Raising the attachment while operating on slopes can cause the machine to become unstable.

  • Use extreme caution with other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause a loss of control. Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable only to gear-drive units).

Operating the Attachment

Important: Do not exceed 8 km/h (5.0 mph) while operating the attachment.

  1. Drive to the location where you will use the attachment.

  2. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the traction unit.

  3. Use the speed regulator dial to adjust the speed for the rotating brushes, from 1 (slowest) to 10 (fastest).

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  4. Engage the hydraulics.

  5. Drive the traction unit forward to groom the field.

  6. After operation, disengage the hydraulics, raise the attachment, and drive to the next location as needed.

Operating Tips

  • Make very gradual turns. Never make sharp turns with the attachment.

  • Do not use the attachment if the ground is too wet.

  • Look backward frequently to ensure that the machine is operating properly, and alignment is maintained with previous passes.

  • To optimize performance and life of the product, operate the attachment only when grooming the intended application area.

  • Make multiple passes over the field either in the same or in different directions for improved grooming.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

  • Park the traction unit on a level surface; engage the parking brake of the traction unit; shut off the engine; remove the key; and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the operator’s position.

  • Allow the machine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.

  • Keep all parts of the machine in good working condition and all hardware tightened.

  • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.

Removing the Attachment

  1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the traction unit.

  2. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the traction unit.

    Warning

    Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury; otherwise, gangrene may result.

    • Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid.

    • Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks; never use your hands.

  3. If an upper link arm is connected, loosen the jam nut and rotate the upper link.

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  4. Remove the upper link arm or chain.

  5. Install the front wheel assembly.

    Note: Ensure it is set to the same height as the other caster wheels.

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  6. Remove both lower link arms.

    Important: Ensure that the attachment does not slide off the traction unit and cannot roll away.

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  7. Start the traction unit and drive it away from the attachment.

  8. Install the lynch pins to the hitch pins.

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Important: When storing the attachment, do not allow the brushes to touch the ground or other objects to avoid bending the bristles. Adjust the caster wheel height as necessary to raise the brushes off the ground.

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure
Before each use or daily
  • Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration.(Make necessary repairs before operating.)
  • Every 50 hours
  • Grease the attachment.
  • Caution

    If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.

    Remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.

    Maintenance Safety

    • Before adjusting, cleaning, servicing, or leaving the machine, do the following:

      • Position the machine on a level surface.

      • Move the throttle switch to the low-idle position.

      • Disengage the PTO (if applicable).

      • Ensure that the traction is in neutral.

      • Engage the parking brake.

      • Shut off the engine of the traction unit and remove the key.

      • Wait for all moving parts to stop.

      • Allow machine components to cool before performing maintenance.

    • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an authorized Bullseye distributor.

    • Ensure that the machine is in safe operating condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.

    • If possible, do not perform maintenance while the engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.

    • Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.

    • Support the machine with blocks or storage stands when working beneath it. Never rely on the hydraulic system to support the machine.

    • Never crawl under the attachment. If necessary, tilt the attachment.

    • Ensure that all guards are installed and secured after maintaining or adjusting the machine.

    • To ensure safe, optimal performance of the machine, use only genuine Bullseye replacement parts. Replacement parts made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

    Removing the Frame and Cover

    1. Remove the attachment from the traction unit; refer to Removing the Attachment.

    2. Place blocks under the brush deck to support it.

      Important: Do not place blocks under the brushes.

    3. Remove the fasteners securing the 4 chains to the frame.

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    4. Remove the fasteners securing the 2 connecting rods to the frame.

    5. Move the frame away from the deck.

    6. Remove the 2 nuts securing the cover and remove the cover.

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    Reverse the procedure to install the cover and frame.

    Greasing the Attachment

    Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure
    Every 50 hours
  • Grease the attachment.
  • The attachment has grease fittings that you must lubricate regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also, lubricate the attachment immediately after every washing and after long periods without use.

    Note: Bearings without a grease fitting are maintenance-free.

    1. Park the machine on a level surface.

    2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the traction unit.

    3. If you are lubricating the chain, remove the frame and cover; refer to Removing the Frame and Cover.

    4. Grease the machine at the following locations:

      • Caster wheel bearing (3)

      • Sprocket bearings (5)

      • Chain (use chain lubricant)

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    5. Wipe up any excess grease.

    6. Install the cover and frame, if removed.

    Tensioning the Chain

    Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure

    Important: If the chain breaks or is removed for service, manually calibrate the timing of the brush positions; otherwise, the brushes may interfere with each other during operation and damage the attachment. Refer to the Service Manual for information.

    1. Park the machine on a level surface.

    2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the traction unit.

    3. Remove the frame and cover; refer to Removing the Frame and Cover.

    4. Loosen the set screw.

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    5. Push the chain tensioner in the direction of the arrow until the chain is tightly tensioned.

    6. Tighten the set screw.

    7. Install the cover.

    Checking the Hydraulic Lines

    Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure
    Before each use or daily
  • Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration.(Make necessary repairs before operating.)
  • Warning

    Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury; otherwise, gangrene may result.

    • Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid.

    • Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks; never use your hands.

    Storage

    Storage Safety

    • Before adjusting, cleaning, storing, or repairing the machine, park the it on a level surface; engage the parking brake of the traction unit; shut off the engine; remove the key; and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the traction unit.

    • Store the machine on the storage stands positioned on a firm, level surface so that it does not sink or tip over.

    • Store the machine away from areas of human activity.

    • Do not allow children to play on or around the stored machine.

    Preparing the Machine for Storage

    Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean the machine.

    When the machine is stored for a long period, do out the following procedure:

    1. Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the machine or any of the moving parts.

    2. Lubricate all grease fittings.

    3. Touch up any scratches on the painted surfaces.

    4. Replace any missing or damaged decals.

    5. Store the machine inside a dry, secure building. Inside storage reduces maintenance, gives a longer working life, and increases the residual value of the machine. If inside storage is not available, cover the machine with a heavy sheet or tarpaulin and secure it tightly.

    Important: When storing the attachment, do not allow the brush to touch the ground or other objects to avoid bending the bristles.