Toro 07053 Operator's Manual

Versa Vac

Model No. 07053—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Form No. 3364–827 Rev. A

Operator’s Manual

English (EN)

Contents

Introduction

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Specifications 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ballast Requirements 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mount Versa Vac to Tractor 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the PTO Shaft Length 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the PTO Shaft 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Versa Vac from the Tractor 11. . . . . .

Greasing the Machine 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Operating 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check Hydraulic Fluid 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check Tire Pressure 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check Torque Of Wheel Nuts 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tractor Hydraulics 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Tips 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transporting the Equipment 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual Door Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspection And Cleanup After Operation 15. . . . . . .

Hand Held Remote Vacuum Hose Kit 15. . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing the Versa Vac 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Hydraulic Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing Hydraulic Filter 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking Hydraulic Lines And Hoses 17. . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Impeller Belt 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hydraulic Schematic 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 20. .

This product complies with all relevant European
directives, for details please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.

The Versa Vac is to be used in conjunction with the
combination deck or finger deck. The machine is intended
to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial
applications. The primary function of the machine is to
facilitate verticutting, dethatching, renovation and debris
removal from large turf areas in one pass.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. The two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is located on the frame.

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

W 2010 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

All Rights Reserved

Printed in the USA

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Safety

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

• Because the Versa Vac must be towed to operate, it is
extremely important that the tow tractor be carefully
selected to assure the best performance and safe
operation.

• The tow tractor must have the proper wheel base and
tread width and be equipped with a roll bar and seat belt
to operate safely on hilly terrain. The normal operating
speed is 6 mph but will vary with terrain and debris
being picked up. The maximum transport speed is 15
mph with slower speeds required on hilly terrain. Refer
to tractor Operator’s Manual for information or tractor
service agency if you have any questions on safe
operation.

• The brakes of the tow tractor must have the capacity to
stop the Versa Vac with trailer fully loaded and traveling
at the maximum recommended transport speed.

• The power take–off drive of the Versa Vac requires a
tractor with operating speeds of 540 rpm and output
power of 32 hp or higher. Do not exceed the 540 rpm
speed.

• The Versa Vac must comply with local road
requirements, if transported on public roads. A
Slow–moving vehicle sign has been provided. Signal
lights and brakes are not provided and may be required
in some areas.

• Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s
Manual before operating the machine. Become familiar
with all of the controls and know how to stop quickly. A
free replacement manual is available by sending the
complete Model and Serial Number to The Toro
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington,
Minnesota 55420-1196.

• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.

• Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.

• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,

safety device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the
machine is in safe operating condition.

• Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals,
tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear
loose fitting clothing which could get caught in moving
parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.

While Operating

• This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at
the operator position. Hearing protection is
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.

• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:

– Operate only in daylight or when there is good

artificial light.

– Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden

hazards.

– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek,

embankment or other hazard.

– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and

when turning on hillsides.

– Avoid sudden starts and stops.

– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that

no one is behind the machine.

– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.

Always yield the right-of-way.

• The brush, rubber fingers, flail, and vacuum of the
Versa Vac pick up and propel debris and small objects
in its path during operation. Always wear eye and head
protection to avoid possible injury from flying objects,
and keep children, pets, and bystanders well away from
the area of operation.

• Never carry passengers on tractor or allow anyone to
ride in trailer.

• Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.

• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate the
machine; seek shelter.

• Do not step over PTO shaft to get to other side of
machine. Walk around trailer.

• Never get on or off tractor with PTO. shaft engaged.

• Always keep bystanders to the extreme right or left side

of trailer when opening rear door.

• Park on a level surface, empty trailer and block wheels
before removing Versa Vac from prime mover.

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• If the engine stalls or the machine loses headway and
cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not turn the
machine around. Always back slowly straight down the
slope.

• Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.

While Dumping

• Moving trailer door and dumping debris can cause
serious injury. Stay clear of trailer while machine is
backing up or dumping.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance from trailer when
operating to dump debris or when opening and closing
trailer door.

• Under rare circumstances wet, compressed grass
clippings may generate heat. Always empty the trailer
before storing the unit.

• Raising and lowering of trailer door could cause injury
to bystanders or pets. Keep bystanders and pets a safe
distance from trailer when operating to dump debris
when opening and closing trailer door.

Maintenance

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting, or storing the machine.

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

• Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check all bolts
and nuts frequently to be sure that they are tightened to
specification.

• To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the machine all Toro. Never use

“will-fit” replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to ensure

genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty.

• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, dump trailer only
in area clear of overhead wires and other obstructions.

• NEVER dump trailer on a slope, Always dump trailer
on level ground.

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Safety and Instruction Decals

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 lost.

105-0627

1. Warning—stop the engine and remove the ignition key before
getting off of the tractor; read the instructions before servicing
or performing maintenance, then disconnect the PTO shaft.

105-4586

1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. Do
not operate the machine with the shields or guards removed;
keep the shields and guards in place.

105-0628

1. Warning—run the engine at no more than 540 RPM and keep
the PTO shaft angle under 15 degrees.

105-0668

105-0669

105-0707

106-0162

1. Warning—do not stand in front of or behind the trailer when
dumping.

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93-6674

1. Crushing hazard, hand—read the instructions before servicing
or performing maintenance.

105-4587

1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual and receive training.

2. Warning—wear hearing protection.

3. Thrown object hazard—wear eye protection and stay a safe
distance from the machine.

4. Cutting hazard of hand or foot—wait for moving parts to stop.

106-0163

1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual and receive training.
The maximum load is 1350 lb. (612 kg) trailer weight and 850
lb (385 kg) tongue weight. Do not drive the machine and trailer
down hill or you may lose control.

2. Crushing hazard, trailer—do not carry passengers.

3. Warning—do not exceed 15 mph (24 kmh).

4. Stored energy hazard, trailer—do not disconnect the trailer
without first putting down the jack.

106-0177

106-0188

1. Cutting hazard of hand or foot—wait for moving parts to stop.

106-0178

110-7506

1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual and receive training;
before operating the combination deck flail.

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