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the electric drill.Different types have different wear patterns. It's important

to recognize and understand these patterns.A tube-type tine generally wears in an erratic fashion, often

making the tine appear to have serrated tip. The tine shouldbe replaced when 3/8-inch of the tip is worn away.

Tines that are "folded" in the manufacturing process havea split or seam. This often results in a different wear pattern.These tines wear on the cutting tip, as do the tube-typetines, but they also wear faster near the split or seam. Again,replace them when 3/8-inch of the tip is worn off.

Tines on roll-type aerators have a different wear pattern.The leading edge of these tines is angled so it will cut throughthe thatch and soil surface first, opening the way for the tineto enter. This cutting edge will show signs of wear first.When the cutting edge is worn so the end of the tine is near-ly even on all sides, the tine should be replaced.

Measuring tines prior to first use is a good idea. Thiseliminates guesswork and allows tine replacement at just theright time to maintain maximum aeration performance.Remember, the length of the tine determines the depth of theaeration hole. Short tines leave shallow holes, which resultin poor aeration.

Proper aerator maintenance takes time, but it's time wellspent. A regular preventive maintenance program can reducewear, which extends the life of the machine. It cuts downtimeand helps control the cost of repairs and operation. Preventivemaintenance is goodinsurance for your aerator equipment invest-ment. 0Technical credit: Ransomes America Corporation

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TURF DIAGNOSTICS ANDDESIGN GETS NFLRECOMMENDATION

Turf Diagnostics & Design (TD&D)high-performance turf systems have beenrecommended by the National FootballLeague to its 28 teams.

In the past, TD&D has been involvedin the design phase and acted as an agro-nomic consultant and quality controlagent for NFL, Major League Baseball andNCAA stadiums and practice facilities.

TD&D is currently supporting theinstallation of the training complex for theSan Diego Padres and Seattle Marinersin Peoria, AZ, the University of Buffalostadium field and the New York Mets' farmteam stadium in Norfolk, VA.

NORTH CAROLINACONFERENCE A SUCCESS

Records were broken and gavels passedat the 31st Annual North CarolinaTurfgrass Conference & Show heldJanuary 13-15 in Winston-Salem, NC.

"The fantastic response of industrymanagers and administrators was pret-ty inspiring," said Tom Bland, president-elect of the North Carolina TurfgrassCouncil (TCNC).

Attendance was up 501 from last year,and the 10th annual industry trade showboasted 159 enthusiastic companiesexhibiting in 350 booth spaces, topping theprevious record of 302 booth spaces. Morethan 2,500 turf industry professionalsparticipated in 2D-plus hours of educationalprograms focusing on effective turf man-agement and environmental steward-ship based on integrated pest management.

At the council's annual meeting, Blandwas elected TCNC's 17th president, effec-tive May 17, taking the place of TerryBaughman, who will continue to serve onthe TCNC Board of Directors as past-pres-ident. Also, Gene Daniel, River HillsCountry Club, was elected vice presi-dent and Russ Barnette, DowElanco,secretary. Charles Tomlinson, NorthCarolina Department of Transportation,will continue to serve as the council'streasurer.

Four incumbent directors were re-elected to the 12-member board: MikeClaffey, Cape Fear Country Club,Wilmington, NC; Charles Tomlinson,NC-DOT, Raleigh, NC; Ray Avery, QuailHollow Country Club, Charlotte, NC;and Les Kuykendall, RSI Holdings Inc.(formerly Porter Brothers), Shelby, NC.

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MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND RELAIDWITHNETLON

One of Australia's best known sportsvenues, Melbourne Cricket Ground, isresolving its outfield compaction woes byreconstructing its 19,200 square meterpitch (excluding the wicker square) withN etlon Advanced Turf.

The Melbourne Cricket Club decidedto invest in the Netlon Advanced Turf sys-tem after studying its highly successfulinstallations at Hong Kong's Sha Tin racecourse in 1990 and at Santa AnitaRacetrack in Los Angeles, CA.

With a capacity for more than 100,000

spectators, Melbourne Cricket Groundhosts night cricket matches, an annualfive-day test match, and international andstate cricket matches. It is also Australia'spremiere Australian Rules Footballvenue.

This is the first time the N etlonAdvanced Turf system has been used fora major cricket and football ground inAustralia. StrathAyr Instant Lawn, theAdvanced Turf distributor in Australia,also supplied its Washed Turf for thepitch.

MONSANTO PRODUCTREGISTERED IN FLORIDA

The Monsanto Company's Dimensionturf herbicide has been given condi-tional registration in Florida by theFlorida Department of Agriculture andConsumer Services.

Dimension is designed for use by golfcourse superintendents, lawn care oper-ators and landscaping professionals tocontrol crabgrass and other problemweeds. The active ingredient, dithiopyr,comes from new low-use-rate, low-soil-mobility chemistry developed byMonsanto.

In Florida, Dimension will be avail-able as an emulsifiable concentrate for-mulation in 2.5-gallon containers.Dimension has been registered with theU.S. Environmental Protection Agencysince June 1991.

HYUNDAI MOVES HEAD-QUARTERS

Hyundai Golf Cars U.S.A. is relocat-ing its sales and distribution head-quarters from San Diego, CA, to OrangeCounty, CA.

"Hyundai's move to Orange Countywas prompted by the rapid expansion ofour dealer base," Vice President andDivision Manager Edward Bannigan

said. "We've recently appointed addi-tional sales managers headquarteredin Georgia, Michigan and California.Our strengthening national networkrequires conveniently located distribu-tion, service and management, and wefelt that Orange County was ideal."

The move combines the manufac-turer's California branch office andnational warehouse.

VALENT U.S.A. FORMSPROFESSIONALPRODUCTS GROUP

Valent U.S.A. Corporation has estab-lished a new group to focus entirely onsales of the company's professional crop-protection and plant-enhancement prod-ucts.

These products, such as Deadlinebait and Sumagic plant growth regula-tor, are used in greenhouses, nurseriesand golf courses, and for municipal andindustrial purposes.

The professional products group ismanaged by David Whitehead, andAllen Smith is product manager. Both willwork out of Valent's Walnut Creek, CA,headquarters. Sales representativesinclude James Barr, Dover, DL; PeterBlum, Boca Raton, FL; Clarke Hudson,Orlando, FL; Pamella Knoepfli, Sparks,NV; and Tom McCarter Jr., Irving, TX.

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SPORTS FIELDNUUNTENANCEVIDEO

Turface brings together major leagueand NFL groundskeepers in this 48-minute instructional video. Professionalsdiscuss how to keep a baseball field at pro-fessional standards with as little as 30minutes of maintenance a day.

Topics include building and main-taining home plate, the pitcher's mound,infields and turf area. The video comeswith an instructional handbook, completewith diagrams.AlMCORCircle 134 on Postage Free Card

FIELD COVER

M. Putterman & Company's footballand baseball field covers are lightweightand provide tough protection againstrain and other inclement weather con-ditions. The total baseball infield covercan be handled by eight or nine peo-ple. Football covers can also be designedto suit restricted storage areas andmaintenance.M. PUTTERMAN & CO. INC.Circle 135 on Postage Free Card

ANCHORING CEMENTGaronite anchoring cement perma-

nently anchors bolts, fence posts,handrails, electical machinery, loosetiles, seats, screws and more.

Initial set time is 10 minutes.Garonite contains no corrosive agents

and can be used both indoors and out-doors. It won't loosen crack or shrinkunder stress, vibration, heat or cold.GARON PRODUCTS INC.Circle 136 on Postage Free Card

DIAMOND GROOMER LINE-MARKING MACHINEThe Bannerman Diamond Master

applies soil conditioners to non-turfareas such as base lines, infields and run-ning tracks. It mixes soil conditionersinto the top 3 to 4 inches of soil. TheDiamond Master is a slightly moresophisticated machine than theBannerman Truplay, but both use thesame five tools to dress infield with orwithout conditioners. Adjustments ofthe individual tools are made a little moreconvenient by the screw jacks on theDiamond Master.BANNERMANCircle 137 on Postage Free Card

TURF FERTILIZERWith an analysis of 26-4-12,Super Turf

Fertilizer provides extended feedingfrom 12 to 14 weeks, initial green-up withuniform growth (no surge) and a correctivelevel of available potash from potassiumsulfate.

For use on fairway-height grasses,Super Turf Fertilizer utilizes Scotts'new Poly-STMfertilizer coating technol-ogy, which combines polymer and sulfurin a coating for controlled-release turffer-tiliers with residual programmed fromtwo to six months, according the appli-cation.THE O.M. SCOTT & SONSCOMPANYCircle 138 on Postage Free Card

ORGANIC FERTILIZERNature Safe 10-3-3professionalturf prod-

uct is ideal for a continous greening andfeeding of turf without the use of syn-thetic chemical fertilizers. Sold in 50-pound bags, it's comprised of all-naturalanimal proteins, such as feather meal,bone meal and bloodmeal, and does not oon-tain any synthetic chemicals, manuresor sewer sludges.

Signs indicating that organic productsare used on the grounds are also available.NATURE SAFECircle 139 on Postage Free Card

With its 100-pound capacity, theNewliner 100 is ideal for larger liningjobssuch as multiple athletic fields, run-ning tracks and cross-country courses.

The Newliner features: Galvanizedsteel material container to prevent rust-ing; 112-inch axles and drive shafts; pre-cision control for 2- or 4-inch lines; con-trollever mounted on handle for instanton-off action; oversized foam rubberhandgrips; four 10-inch pneumatic tiresfor rough terrain; and an 18-month war-ranty.NEWSTRIPE INC.Circle 140 on Postage Free Card

SPRINKLERToro's 2001 Series Sprinkler is designed

specifically for parks, sports fields andgolf courses. It has a 5-year unconditionalwarranty; bi-directional planetary geardrive; snap ring designed for easy main-tenance; graphically illustrated topadjustment arc; color-coded, screw-inmain nozzles; full 4-inch pop-up forclearing tall grass; rubber cover; andI-inch threaded inlet.

Effluent markings, stainless steelriser and NPT and BSP threads arealso available.TOR0Circle 141 on Postage Free Card

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