Toro 23102 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3431-447RevA
SoilCultivator
CompactToolCarrier
ModelNo.23102—SerialNo.319000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3431-447*A
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheDeclarationof Incorporation(DOI)atthebackofthispublication.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Introduction
ThissoilcultivatorisintendedtobeusedonaToro compacttoolcarrier.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor buryingstones,soilclods,debris,andgrass,which createstheperfectgerminationenvironmentforfresh seedsorsodonresidentialorcommercialproperties. Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SlopeSafety.......................................................4
SoilCultivatorSafety..........................................4
MaintenanceandStorageSafety........................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................6
InstallingtheRoller.............................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................6
Specications....................................................6
Operation..................................................................7
InstallingandRemovingtheAttachment.............7
RemovingtheRoller...........................................7
SettingtheDiggingDepth...................................8
AdjustingtheGraderBlade.................................8
ChangingtheHorizontalPositionofthe
Roller..............................................................9
OperatingtheCultivator......................................9
TransportPosition..............................................9
OperatingTips.................................................10
Maintenance............................................................11
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............11
GreasingtheCultivator......................................11
ChangingtheDrive-ChainOil............................11
AdjustingtheDrive-ChainT ension....................12
ReplacingTines................................................13
Storage...................................................................14
Troubleshooting......................................................15
Safety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas. Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility companytohavethepropertymarked(for example,intheUS,call811orinAustralia, call1100forthenationwidemarkingservice).
GeneralSafety
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious injuryordeath.
Donottransportanattachmentwiththearms
raised.Alwaystransporttheattachmentcloseto theground;refertoTransportPosition(page9).
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked areas.
ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforestartingtheengine.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operatethemachine.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
componentsandattachments.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
,which
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SlopeSafety
Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Weight distributionchangeswithattachments.This attachmentmakesthefrontofmachinetheheavy end.
Keeptheattachmentintheloweredposition
whenonslopes.Raisingtheattachmentona slopeaffectsthestabilityofthemachine.
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.
Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen performingthissurvey.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Ground
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Ifthe
machinelosestraction,proceedslowly,straight downtheslope.
Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turn
slowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachine uphill.
Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor direction.
Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps,asuneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.T allgrasscanhide obstacles.
Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.
Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Evaluatetheareatoensurethatthegroundis
stableenoughtosupportthemachine.
Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachinenearthe
following:
–Drop-offs
–Ditches
–Embankments
–Bodiesofwater
SoilCultivatorSafety
Forwheeledtractionunits,usethecounterweight
onthetractionunitwhenusingtheattachment.
Alwayslowertheattachmenteachtimeyoushut
offthemachineorleavetheoperatingposition.
MaintenanceandStorage Safety
Checkfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethattheequipmentisinsafe operatingcondition.
RefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant
detailsifyoustoretheattachmentforanextended periodoftime
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,
asnecessary.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifatrack goesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.Maintain asafedistancebetweenthemachineandany hazard.
Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
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SafetyandInstructional Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare locatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatis damagedormissing.
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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandsandfeet,rotating knives/blades—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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100-4708
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .
108-1287
1.Crushinghazard,hand—stayawayfrommovingparts.
133-8061
decal100-4708
decal108-1287
decal133-8061
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Setup
InstallingtheRoller
1.Removetherollerfromtheshippingstand.
2.Installthecultivatoronthetractionunitand
removeitfromtheshippingstand.
Note:RefertoyourtractionunitOperator’s
Manualformoreinformationoninstalling
attachmentsonyourtractionunit.
3.Lowerthecultivatortotheground.
4.Removethesnap-ringclevispinsfromthedrift
pins(Figure3).
5.Removethedriftpinsfromthearmsofthe
cultivator(Figure3).
ProductOverview
1.Drive-chainhousing
2.Hydraulichoses5.Roller
3.Diggingtinesandtine guard
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Figure4
4.Graderblade
Figure3
1.Driftpin3.Cultivatorarm
2.Snap-ringclevispin
6.Slidethearmsontherollerintothearmsonthe cultivatorandconnectthemwiththedriftpins (Figure3).
7.Securethedriftpinswiththeattachedsnap-ring clevispins.
4.Rollerarm
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width Length
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Height Weight
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
130cm(51inches) 130cm(51inches) 53cm(21inches) 250kg(550lb)
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Operation
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom thenormaloperatingposition.
InstallingandRemoving theAttachment
RefertotheOperator’sManualforthetractionunitfor theinstallationandremovalprocedure.
Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,
positionthemachineonalevelsurface,ensure thatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtordebris, andensurethatthepinsrotatefreely .Ifthepins donotrotatefreely,greasethem.
Note:Alwaysusethetractionunittoliftandmove
theattachment.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate, theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine, crushingyouorbystanders.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves, andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic couplers.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching hydrauliccomponents.
Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
RemovingtheRoller
Tousethecultivatorasatillerwithoutthegrader orroller,ortoperformvariousadjustmentsand maintenanceprocedures,removetherollerand graderasfollows:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe attachment,tilttheattachmenttoraisetheroller offoftheground,andengagetheparkingbrake (ifequipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removethedriftpinsfromthearmsofthe cultivator(Figure5).
Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully seatedintheattachmentmountplate.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay result.
Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses andlinesareingoodconditionandall hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic system.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject high-pressurehydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks;neveruseyourhands.
Figure5
1.Driftpin3.Cultivatorarm
2.Snap-ringclevispin
4.Pulltherolleroffthecultivator(Figure5).
5.Storethepinsinthearmsoftherollerforfuture use.
4.Rollerarm
Note:Toinstalltheroller,refertoInstallingtheRoller
(page6).
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SettingtheDiggingDepth
AdjustingtheGraderBlade
Setthedigdepthofthecultivatoraccordingtothe workyouareperformingupto13.9cm(5-1/2inches). Thedepthofcutisdeterminedbythepositionof theroller.Youcanmovetherollerupanddownby changingthemountinglocationofthearmsonthe cultivatorasfollows:
1.Removetherollerfromthecultivator;referto
RemovingtheRoller(page7).
2.Removetheboltssecuringthearmstothe cultivator(Figure6).
Youcanadjustthegraderbladethatsitsjustbehind therollertogivethedesirednish.Typically,you shouldadjustitsothattheedgeofthebladeisjust slightlyhigherthanthebottomoftheroller.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe attachment,tilttheattachmenttoraisetheroller offoftheground,andengagetheparkingbrake (ifequipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removethedriftpinsfromthegrader-blade mountingposts(Figure7).
Figure6
3.Movethearmstothesetofholescorresponding tothedesireddepth(Figure6).
Movethearmsuptosetthediggingdepth
deeper
Movethearmsdowntosetthediggingdepth
shallower.
4.Securethearmsusingtheboltsandnuts removedpreviously.
5.Installtheroller.
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Figure7
1.Driftpin
2.Snap-ringclevispin4.Grader-blademounting
3.Roller
post
4.Slidethegraderbladeupordowntothedesired holeposition.
5.Placethedriftpinsintomountingposts.
6.Placetheattachedsnap-ringclevispinsintothe 2driftpins.
7.Swingthesnapringsdownovertheendsofthe pintosecurethegraderblade.
8.Lowertherollertotheground.
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ChangingtheHorizontal
OperatingtheCultivator
PositionoftheRoller
Therollerhas3horizontalpositions.Tocultivatealong theedgeoftheworkarea,aligntheedgesoftheroller withtheedgesofthecultivator.T ocultivateandarea withnomessyedgesbetweencultivationpasses, offsettherollertoeithersidesothatabout15cm(6 inches)oftherolleroverlapsthelastcultivatingpass.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removethedriftpin(Figure8).
1.Lowerthecultivatortothegroundandensure thatthechaincaseisperpendiculartothe ground(Figure9).
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Figure9
2.Pulltheauxiliary-hydraulicslevertotheoperator griptostartthecultivator.
3.Slowlylowerthecultivatoruntilthebladesdig intothesoilandtherollertouchestheground.
4.Slowlymoverearward.
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Figure8
1.Snap-ringclevispin
2.Driftpin
4.Slidetherollertothedesiredposition(Figure8).
5.Insertthedriftpinthroughtheroller-supportbar.
6.Inserttheattachedsnap-ringclevispinthrough thedriftpintosecuretheroller.
3.Roller-supportbar
5.Whenthepassisnished,stopthehydraulics andraisethecultivator.
Important:Donotdrivethemachineacross
pavementorotherhardsurfaceswithoutrst raisingthecultivator.Crossinghardsurfaces withthetineslowereddamagesthetinesandthe property.
TransportPosition
Whentransportingtheattachment,keepitasclose tothegroundaspossible,nomorethan15cm(6 inches)abovetheground.Tiltitrearward.
1.Nomorethan15cm(6
inches)abovetheground
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Figure10
2.Tilttheattachment rearward.
OperatingTips
Inspecttheareawherethecultivatoristobe
usedandremoveallobjectssuchaslargerocks, trash,andbranchesbeforecultivatingtoprevent equipmentdamage.
Alwaysbegincultivatingwiththeslowestground
speedpossible.Increasethespeedifconditions permit.
Alwaysusefullthrottle(maximumenginespeed).
Cultivateinlong,straightpasses.Turningwith
thetinesloweredcausesequipmentandproperty damage.
Ifarockorotherobstructiongoesintothetines,
disengagethehydraulicsanddrivethetraction unitforwarduntiltheobstructionisdislodged.
Ifyouareusingatractionunitwithaowdivider
(somewheeledunitshaveowdividers;referto yourtractionunitOperator’sManual),youcanuse theowdividertoachievetheoptimalrotorand groundspeedforyoursoilconditionsasfollows:
1.Settheowdividertothe9o’clockposition andthespeedselectortotheturtleposition.
2.Pulltheauxiliaryhydraulicslevertothe operatorgriptostartthecultivator.
3.Movetheowdividerleverwhilemovingthe tractionunitrearwarduntilthecultivation resultsareideal.
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Maintenance
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every200hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Adjustthedrive-chaintension.
•Cleandebrisfromtheattachment.
•Greasethecultivator.
•Adjustthedrive-chaintension.
•Changethedrive-chainoil.
•Greasethecultivator.
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
GreasingtheCultivator
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Beforestorage
Greasethe2ttingsontheendsoftherollerand1 ttingonthe4-boltangeontheleftsideofthemain housing.
GreaseType:General-purposegrease
Important:Greaseimmediatelyafterevery
washing
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
ChangingtheDrive-Chain Oil
ServiceInterval:Every200hours
Checkthegearlubricationoillevelinthegearcase every25operatinghoursandchangeitevery200 operatinghoursoronceayear,whichevercomesrst.
OilType:85W140
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe parkingbrake(ifequipped),andensurethatthe drive-chaincoverisperpendiculartotheground.
2.Raisetheattachmenthighenoughtoplacea panunderthedrive-chaincaseandsupportthe attachmentwithjackstands.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting.
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksorthelift armsmayfailtosupportthecultivator andcauseaseriousinjury;usejack standstosupportthecultivator.
Donotusetheliftarmsaloneorhydraulic jacks.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
4.Opentheoil-llholeontopofthedrive-chain case(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Oil-llhole3.Sideplug
2.Drainplug
5.Placealargedrippanunderthedrive-chain case.
6.Removethedrainplug(Figure11).
AdjustingtheDrive-Chain Tension
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every25hours
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Loosenthejamnutonthechain-adjustingscrew (Figure12).
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7.Whenalloftheoilhasdrainedfromthecase, replaceandtightenthedrainplug.
8.Removethesideplug(Figure11).
9.Pouroilintothellholeslowlyuntiloilrunsout theside-plughole.
10.Replacethesideplugandoil-llholeplugand tightenthem.
11.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
Figure12
1.Jamnut
2.Chain-adjustingscrew
4.Turnthescrewbyhanduntilyoufeelresistance (Figure12).
5.Markthescrewwithapencilandthenunscrew it1turn.
6.Tightenthejamnut.
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ReplacingTines
Checkandreplacetineswhentheybecomeworn ordull.Wornordulltinesdegradetheperformance ofthecultivator
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removetherollerassemblyfromthecultivator.
4.Liftupandreleasethespringcatchontheside ofthecultivator(Figure13).
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Figure14
Figure13
1.Lefttine
2.Righttine
7.T orquethetine-mountingboltsto86to104N∙m (63to77ft-lb).
8.Closethetinecoverandsecureitwiththespring latch.
9.Installtherollerassembly.
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5.Openthetinecover(Figure13).
6.Removeoldtines,1atatime,andinstallthe newtines(Figure14).
Note:Eachcenterhubhas4tines(2right-hand
and2left-hand).Theleftandrighttinesare alternatedonthehub.Ensurethatyoureplace eachtinewiththesametypeoftinethatwas installedpreviously.
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Storage
1.Beforelong-termstorage,washtheattachment withmilddetergentandwatertoremovedirtand grime.
2.Greaseallttings.
3.Checkandadjustthetensionofthedrivechain.
4.Checkandtightenallhardware.Repairor replaceanydamagedorwornpart.
5.Ensurethatallhydrauliccouplersareconnected togethertopreventcontaminationofthe hydraulicsystem.
6.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Storetheattachmentinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Coverittoprotectitandkeepit clean.
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Troubleshooting
Thecultivatordoesnotoperate.
Problem
1.Ahydrauliccouplerisnotcompletely connected.
2.Ahydrauliccouplerisdamaged.
3.Thereisanobstructioninahydraulic hose.
4.Ahydraulichoseiskinked.4.Replacethekinkedhose.
5.Theauxiliaryvalveonthetractionunit isnotopening.
6.Ahydraulicvalveorthedrivemotoris damaged.
7.Thereisanobstructioninthecultivator (eg,rockorroot).
8.Thedrivechainisloose.8.Adjustthechaintension.
9.Thedrivechainisbroken.9.Repairorreplacethechain.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Checkandtightenallcouplers.
2.Checkthecouplersandreplaceany thataredamaged.
3.Findandremovetheobstruction.
5.Repairthevalve.
6.ContactyourAuthorizedService Dealer.
7.Findandremovetheobstruction.
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Notes:
Notes:
DeclarationofIncorporation
ModelNo.
23102319000001andUp
SerialNo.
ProductDescriptionInvoiceDescription
SoilCultivator ,Compact
ToolCarrier
GeneralDescription
SOILCULTIVATORCompactToolCarrier2006/42/EC
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