Toro 23515, 33515 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3397-179RevA

21inWalk-BehindAerator

ModelNo.23515—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.33515—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3397-179*A

WARNING

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Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Introduction

Thisaerator,whichiscontrolledbyawalkingoperator,
isintendedtobeusedbytrainedoperatorsinresidential
andcommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
aeratingsmalltomid-sizedareasofwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialgrounds,parks,sportselds,andoncommercial
grounds.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

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Contents

Safety

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

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3

SlopeIndicator.......................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

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

UnfoldingtheHandle..............................................9

CheckingtheOilLevel.............................................9

ProductOverview..........................................................9

Controls................................................................9

Specications........................................................10

Attachments/Accessories........................................10

Operation....................................................................10

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................10

FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline...........................11

StartingtheEngine.................................................12

StoppingtheEngine...............................................12

DrivingtheMachine...............................................13

Aerating................................................................13

AddingWeight.......................................................14

AdjustingtheCoringDepth.....................................14

AdjustingtheTine-ControlLever.............................15

TransportingtheMachine........................................15

OperatingTips......................................................15

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................16

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................17

AccessingtheTines................................................17

TippingtheMachine...............................................17

Lubrication...............................................................18

GreasingtheTineShaftBearings..............................18

LubricatingandCheckingtheDriveChainsand

Sprockets...........................................................18

EngineMaintenance..................................................19

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................19

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................19

ChangingtheOilFilter............................................20

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................21

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................21

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................22

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningtheFuel

Filter.................................................................22

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................22

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................23

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................23

AdjustingtheTensionofTine-DriveChains...............23

BeltMaintenance......................................................24

CheckingtheHydrostaticDriveBelt.........................24

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................24

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive................................24

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................25

ChangingtheHydraulicTransmissionFluid................25

TineMaintenance......................................................26

Checking/ReplacingTines.......................................26

Storage........................................................................27

Troubleshooting...........................................................28

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
means
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Caution

,

W ar ning

,or

Danger

—personalsafety

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheANSI
B71.4—2012andB71.8(R2005)standard.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’ sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis
theowner’sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,hearing

protection,andsubstantial,slip-resistantfootwear.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan
becontactedbytheaerator.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

–Donotsmoke.

–Neverrefuelordraintheaeratorindoors.

•Checkthatthecontrols,safetyswitches,andshieldsare

attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperateunless
theyarefunctioningproperly.

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Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralbeforestartingengine.

•Neveroperatewithouttheshields,covers,orotherguards

securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksarefunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Raisethetines,stopthemachine,andstoptheengine

beforeleavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason.

•Stoptheequipmentandinspectthetinesafterstrikingan

objectorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthetinearea.

•Bealert,slowdown,andusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhencrossingroadsand

sidewalks.

•Donotoperatetheaeratorundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingtheaerator

intoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Alwaysbeawareofobstaclesthatmaybeintheareaof

operation.Planyouraerationpathtoavoidcontactwith
anyobstaclebyyouorthemachine.

•Parktheaeratoronlevel,hardground.Neverallow

untrainedpersonneltoserviceit.

•Usejackstandsorsafetylatchestosupportthemachine

whenworkingunderit.

•Removethespark-plugwirebeforemakinganyrepairs.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•UseonlyT oro-approvedattachments.Thewarranty

maybevoidedifthemachineisusedwithunapproved
attachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,

orrepairing.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stopthe
engine,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthetines,drives,mufers,and

enginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingontrailers.

Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

117–2718

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

121-6150

1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot–stayawayfrommoving
parts.

1.Tostarttheengine,readtheOperator’s
Manual—(1)Parkthemachineona
levelsurface(2)Filltheenginewithoil
(3)Movethecontrolbarstoaneutral
position(4)Starttheengine.

116-8699

2.Tractiondrive—movethetraction
controlleverforwardtomovethe
machineforward;movethetraction
controlleverbackwardtomovethe
machinebackward.

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121-6151

1.Choke–on3.Continuousvariable

2.Throttle–fast

3.Raising/Loweringthetines—pushthe
controlleverdowntolowerthetines;
pullthecontrolleveruptoraisethe
tines.

setting

4.Throttle–slow

126-0651

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.

2.Warning—disengagethetinesandstoptheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’sposition.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupobjectsbeforeoperating.

1.Readandunderstandtheoperator’s
manualbeforeservicingthismachine.

2.Greasetineshaftbearings(2x)every
25hours.

3.Greasetineassemblyidlers(2x)every
25hours.

4.Checktirepressure—90kPa(13psi)
(2x)every50hours.

5.Cleanandoilchains(2x)every25
hours.

6.Seeengineowner’smanualforservice.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.Stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugbefore
adjusting,servicing,orcleaning.

5.Warning—donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe
area.Lookbehindyouwhenbackingup.

126-1209

7.Checktransmissionbeltdrivetension
every25hours.

8.Cleanandoilchainsandcheckchain
tension(2x)every8hours.

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126-6182

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,tines—keepfeetaway
fromtineswhenpullingupandlockinghandle—tinesmay
dropwhenintransportpositioniflockisnotengaged;read
theOperator’sManual.

2.Tinetransportlock—1)Rotateforward;2)Pushinward

3.Tinetransportunlock—1)Pulloutward;2)Rotaterearward

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Setup

UnfoldingtheHandle

1.Removethecabletiesecuringtheupperarmtothe
upperhandle.

2.Rotatethehandletotheoperatingposition.

Note:Makesurethatthetransportlatchpinisinthe
lockedposition(Figure4).

ProductOverview

Figure5

1.Tine-controllever4.Fueltank

2.Traction-controllever5.Recoilstarter

3.Handle

Figure4

1.Transportlatch
pin—Unlockedposition

2.Pushintothelowerarm.4.Transportlatch

3.Slidetheovallockingringsdowneachsideofthe
upperhandleoverthelowerhandle,lockingthehandle
sectionstogether.

3.Rotatethelatchpinover
thehandle.

pin—Lockedposition

CheckingtheOilLevel

Beforeoperating,checktheengineoilleveltoensurethatit
hasenoughoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page19),
foroilspecicationsandinstructions.

Controls

RecoilStarter

Pulltherecoil-starterhandletostartengine(Figure5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.

ThrottleLever

Beforestartingacoldengine,movethethrottlelever(Figure

5)forwardtotheCHOKEposition.Aftertheenginestarts,

pullthethrottleleverbacktotheFASTposition.

Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.

Traction-ControlLever

Thetraction-controllevercontrolstheforward,reverse,and
neutralactionsofthemachine.RefertoDrivingtheMachine

(page13)formoreinformation.

Tine-ControlLever

Thetine-controlleverliftstherearwheels,causingtherear
ofthemachinetobesupportedontheaeratingtines.Push
theleverdowntoliftthewheelsanddropthetines.Pullthe
leveruptolowerthewheelsandraisethetinesoutofthe
ground(Figure6).

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Note:Raisingthetinesmayrequiresignicanteffortifyou

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addedextraoptionalweightstothemachine.

Operation

Note:Makesurethatthetransport-lockpinisengagedwhen

transportingthemachine(seeFigure4).

Figure6

1.Tine-controllever—raised
position

2.Tine-control
lever—loweredposition

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Theenginecrankcasecanhold0.55L(20oz)ofoil.Use
onlyhigh-qualitySAE10W-30weightdetergentoilthathas
theAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassication
SH,SJ,Slorhigher.

Note:Whenthecrankcaseisempty ,pourabout3/4ofthe
crankcasecapacityofoilinthecrankcase,thenfollowthe
procedureinthissection.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure7).

Specications

Length

Width

Height

Weight(asshippedwith2
weights)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

150cm(59inches)

79cm(31inches)

127cm(50inches)

172.4kg(380lb)

Figure7

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

5.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,butdonot
rotatethecap,thenremoveit.

6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

7.Iftheoillevelreadingisbelowthelowerlimitmarkon
thedipstick,removethedipstickandslowlypouronly
enoughoilintothellerholetoraisetheoillevelto
theupperlimitmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
andruntheengine;enginedamagewillresult.
Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelreachesthe
upperlimitmarkonthedipstick.

8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.

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FillingtheFuelTankwith

DANGER

Gasoline

•Fueltankcapacity:3.8L(1USgallon)

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel
stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizerswithan
alcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,orisopropanol.

Whenfueling,undercertaincircumstances,astatic
chargecandevelop,ignitingthegasoline.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouandothers
anddamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
andawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegasoline-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheround.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,notfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseagasolinedispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure8).

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,and
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
thegasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
gasoline.

Figure8

1.Fuel-tankcap

2.Removethecapfromthetank.

3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedgasolinetowithin6to
13mm(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.Do

notllintothellerneck.

Important:Donotllthetankmorethan6mm
(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetankbecausethe
gasolinemusthaveroomtoexpand.

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4.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled

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gasoline.

4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,
thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothe
handleslowly .

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

2.Openthefuelvalvebyturningitin-linewiththefuel
hose(Figure9).

5.Whentheenginestarts,movethethrottlecontrolto
theFASTposition.

Note:Thethrottlesettinggovernsthemaximumdrive
speedoftheaerator.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Releasethetractioncontrolleverandallowittoreturn
toNEUTRAL.

2.Movethethrottleleverallthewayrearwardtostop
theengine.

Figure9

1.Fuellter2.Fuelvalve—OFFposition

3.Movethethrottlecontrolallthewayforwardtothe
CHOKEposition(Figure9).

Note:Donotusethechokewhentheengineiswarm.

1.Throttlecontrol

Figure10

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DrivingtheMachine

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Aerating

•Tomoveforward,pressthecontrolleverforward(Figure

11).Thefurtherforwardyoupushit,thefasterthe

machinewilltravel.

•Tomoveinreverse,pullthecontrolleverrearward

(Figure11).Thefurtherrearwardyoupullit,thefaster
themachinewilltravel.

WARNING

Theaeratortinesaresharpandcanpuncture
yourfeetorotherbodyparts.

Useextremecarewhenmovinginreverseso
thatyoudonotallowyourfeettogoclosetothe
tines.Watchforandavoidobstaclesyoucould
tripover.

•Toturnthemachine,moveslowlyandpressdownonthe

handles;turnthemachineinthedesireddirectionthen
resumenormaloperation.

•Tomakezeroturns,pulluponthetineground

engagementleverandraisethetines.

Important:Donotmakeazeroturnwhenthetines
aredown.Turningwiththetinesdownwillresult
inturftearing.

•Tostop,releasethecontrollever(Figure11).

1.Drivethemachinetothedesiredlocationandstopit.

2.Pushthetinecontrolleverdownandforwardtoraise
therearwheelsandengagethetines.

Figure12

1.Tinecontrollever—tinesdisengagedfromtheground

2.Tinecontrollever—tinesengagedintotheground

3.Drivethemachinetoaeratethedesiredarea.

Note:Themachineaeratesinbothforwardand
reverse.

Figure11

4.Whennished,stopthemachineandpullthetine
controlleverrearwardanduptolowertherearwheels
andliftsthetinesoutoftheground.

Important:Donotdrivethemachineacross
pavementorotherhardsurfaceswithoutrst
raisingthetines.Crossinghardsurfaceswiththe
tinesloweredwilldamagethetines.

1.Forward3.Reverse

2.Neutral(Stop)

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AddingWeight

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AdjustingtheCoringDepth

Toensurethatthetinespenetratefullyintothesoil,youcan
addweighttothebackofthemachine.Themachinehas
3weightpocketsthatholdtheweights(Figure13).When
placingweights,ensurethatyouhaveabalancedload;ifusing
only1weight,placeitinthecenterpocket,andifusing2
weights,placetheminthesidepockets.

Figure13

Acoringdepthof6.35cm(2-1/2inches)isrecommended,
butyoucanchangethedepthasfollows:

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Loosenthenutssecuringthewheelstopontheright
sideofthemachine(Figure14).

1.Weight

Figure14

1.Wheelstop3.Indicatorhole

2.Nuts4.Indicatornotches

4.Lowerthewheelstoptoreducethedepth.Raiseitto
increasethecoringdepthandasrequired.

Note:Theremovableweightsareheavy.Usecare
whenliftingthem.Makesurethatyoucanhold
themsecurelybeforeliftingthem.Usecautionwhen
positioningyourhandssothatyoudonotsetthem
downonyourhandsorngers.

5.Tightenthenutssecurelytolockthewheelstopin
place.

6.Repeatsteps3through5forthewheelstopontheleft
sideofthemachine.Usethevisualindicatornotches
inthewheelstopandindicatorholesintheframeto
setthewheelstopstothesameheightoneachside
(seeFigure14).

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AdjustingtheTine-Control Lever

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Raisethetinestothetransportposition.

4.Attempttolockthetransportlatchpinintothelower
arm(seeFigure15).

Figure16

1.Jamnut2.Adjusterbolt

7.Tightenthejamnutsandverifythatthetransportlatch
pincanbelockedandunlocked.

TransportingtheMachine

Important:Donotoperateordrivethemachineon

roadways.

1.Drivethemachineontoatrailer,stopthemachine,
stoptheengine,turnoffthefuelvalve,anddisconnect
thespark-plugwire.

Figure15

1.Transportlatch
pin—unlocked

2.Pushintolowerarm.4.Transportlatch

Note:Ifthepinengagesandlocks,thennoadjustment
isnecessary.Ifthepindoesnotengageorlock,then
proceedwiththefollowingsteps.

5.Notethelocationofthepininrelationtothebushing.

6.Loosenthejamnutsontheadjusterbolt(Figure16).

Note:Ifthetransportlatchpinisbelowthebushing,
rotatetheboltcounterclockwiseuntilyoucanlock
thepin.

Ifthetransportlatchpinisatthetopofthebushing,
rotatetheboltclockwiseuntilyoucanlockthepin.

3.Rotatelatchpinover
handle.

pin—locked

Important:Ifyoudonotturnoffthefuelvalve,
theenginemayoodduringtransport.

2.Movethetransportlockingpinonthehandleintothe
TRANSPORTposition.

3.Liftthehandletolockitinthetransportposition.

4.Slidethetransportlatchpinthroughthebushingin
thetopofthelowerarm.

5.Rotatethetransportlatchpindownandlocktheend
overthehandletube.

6.Securethemachinetothetrailerwithchainsorstraps
usingthetie-down/liftloops.

OperatingTips

•Forbestperformanceandmaximumtinepenetration,

watertheturfthoroughlythedaybeforeaerating.

•Cleantheareaofdebrisbeforeusingthemachine.

•Markandavoidshallowobstaclessuchassprinklerheads

andinvisiblefencewires.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheconditionandtensionofthetine-drivechains.

•Checktheconditionofthefrontdrivechains.

•Checktheconditionofthedrivechainsprockets.

•Lubricatethetine-drivechains.

•Checktheconditionofthecoringtinesandreplaceanythataredamagedor
excessivelyworn.

•Checkforloosefasteners.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleangrassanddebrisbuildupfromthemachine.

•Greasetineshaftbearings.

•Greasetineassemblyidlers.

•Lubricatethefrontdrivechains.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Checkthetensionofthehydrostaticdrivebelt.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkforleaksinthefuelsystemsand/ordeterioratingfuelhose.

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Changetheoillter.

•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.

•Cleanthefuellterelement.

•Changethehydraulictransmissionuid.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethefuellter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Replacetheaircleanerelements(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•T ouchupchippedpaint.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethesparkpugwireconnected,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Beforeperforminganymaintenance,parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,anddisconnect
thespark-plugwire.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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TippingtheMachine

Procedures

AccessingtheTines

Themachinehasarearaccesspanelthatyoucanremoveto
accessandmaintainthetines(Figure17).

Ifyouneedtoworkontheundersideofthemachine,you
cantipitbackward(Figure18).Donottipthemachine
forwardoryouwilllltheaircleanerwithgasoline.Secure
themachinewithajackstandbeforeworkingunderit.

Figure18

1.Jackstand

WARNING

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport
themachineandcauseaseriousinjury.

Figure17

1.Rearaccesspanel

WARNING

Ifyouoperatethemachinewiththerearaccess
panelremoved,someonecouldbeseverelyinjured
bycontactwiththemovingtinesorbyyingdebris.

Alwayssecurelyinstalltherearaccesspanelbefore
operatingthemachine.

•Usejackstandswhensupportingthemachine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

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Lubrication

GreasingtheTineShaft Bearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Every25hours

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Removetherearaccesspanel;refertoAccessingthe

Tines(page17).

3.LubricatettingswithNGLIgradeNo.2
multi-purposegungrease.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocationsand
lubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotsecurelyblockupthefrontofthe
machine,themachinecouldfallonyouduring
service,injuringyou.

Ensurethatyouplaceajack-standorblock
underthefrontofthemachinetoholditup
securely.

Important:Donotraisetherearofthemachine.
Raisingtherearofthemachinecausestheengine
tooodandtheaircleanertobefouledwith
gasoline.

3.Rotatethefrontwheelsandapplyoilorchainlubricant
ontothelinksofthelowerspansofthefrontdrive
chains(Figure19).

Fitting

Locations

1.TineShaft
Bearings

2.Tine
AssemblyIdlers

Initial

Pumps

1225hours

1-2225hours

Numberof

Places

LubricatingandCheckingthe DriveChainsandSprockets

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

conditionandtensionofthetine-drive
chains.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheconditionofthe
frontdrivechains.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheconditionofthe
drivechainsprockets.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Lubricatethetine-drive
chains.

Every25hours

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Raisethefrontofthemachinetogainaccesstothe
chains(Figure19)andblockitinplace.

Service
Interval

Figure19

1.Tine-drivechains2.Frontdrivechains

4.Checkthefrontdrivechains(Figure19)forwear,
damage,andpropertension.

Note:Ifchainspoporsnap,replacethesprockets
andchains.

5.Rotatetineshaftsandapplyoilorchainlubricantonto
allthelinksofthelowerspansofthetine-drivechains
(Figure19).

6.Checkthechainsonbothsidesofthemachinefor
wear,damage,andpropertension.

Note:Thechainsshouldbeabletomoveupand
down6mm(1/4inch)maximum.

Note:Ifchainsarenottightenoughortheypopor
snap,adjustthechaintension;referto(page).

7.Inspectallchainsprocketsforwearandreplacethem
asrequired.

8.Wipeupanyoilthatspilledandlowerthemachineto
thegroundwhennished.

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EngineMaintenance

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2

3

G016924

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoam

pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindusty
conditions).

7.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperairlter.

Note:Useanewpaperairlterifyoudiscardedthe
oldone.

8.Installtheairlterassemblyandcover.

ChangingtheEngineOil

Every300hours—Replacetheaircleanerelements
(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagemayoccur.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly(Figure20).

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

OilCapacity

Withoillter0.85L(29oz)

Withoutoillter0.65L(22oz)

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.

Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun,and
contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal
injury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Placeadrainpanonthegroundtotherightofthe
machine.

5.Removethedipstick(Figure21).

Figure20

1.Cover3.Paperairlter

2.Foampre-cleaner

4.Removethefoampre-cleanerandwashitwithamild
detergentandwater,thenblotitdry(Figure20).

5.Removeandinspectthepaperairlter(Figure20);
discarditifitisexcessivelydirty.

Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.

6.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoistrag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

6.Removethedrainplug(Figure22)andtipthemachine
sotheoilowstothepan.

Figure21

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2

Figure22

1.Oil-drainplug2.Oillter

ChangingtheOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Draintheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil

(page19).

2.Placearagundertheoillter(Figure22)tocatchany
oilthatmayleakoutasyouremovethelter.

3.Removetheoillter.

4.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenewlter
withoil(Figure23).

7.Tipthemachineuprightagain,cleantheoilfromthe
framewitharapandreplacethedrainplug.

8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.

9.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltube,periodically
checkingthelevelwiththedipstick,untilthedipstick
indicatesthattheengineisfull.Donotoverll.(Max.
ll:0.55L(20oz),type:SAE30Wdetergentoilwith
anAPIserviceclassicationofSH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

Note:Ifyouoverlltheengine,poursomeoilout
ofit.

10.Installthedipsticksecurely.

11.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.

Figure23

5.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turnonly .

6.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.

7.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltube,periodically
checkingthelevelwiththedipstick,untilthedipstick
indicatesthattheengineisfull.Donotoverll.(Max.
ll:0.55L(20oz),type:SAE30Wdetergentoilwith
anAPIserviceclassicationofSH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

Note:Ifyouoverlltheengine,poursomeoilout
ofit.

8.Installthedipsticksecurely.

9.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

10.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.

11.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
checkforoilleakagearoundthelter.

12.Checkandaddoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoil
lter.Donotoverll.

13.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkArrester

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,and

adjustthesparkplug;replaceitif
necessary.

Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch)as
showninFigure24.

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester
isinstalled.

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifyouobserveanybreaksinthescreenorwelds,
replacethesparkarrester.

4.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethesparkarrester,
shakethelooseparticlesoutofit,andcleanthescreen
withawirebrush(soakinsolventifnecessary).Replace
thesparkarresterwhennished.

Figure24

1.Sideelectrode

2.Center-electrodeinsulator

3.Airgap—0.76mm(0.30inch)

6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoidcross
threading)untilitishandtight.

7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnifitis
new;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecomevery
hotandcandamagetheengine;overtighteninga
sparkplugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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FuelSystem

1

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Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.

EmptyingtheFuelTankand CleaningtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Thefuellter(screen)elementislocatedinsidethefueltank.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.

Note:Draingasolineforacoldengineonly.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Closethefuelvalve(Figure25).

4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetubeclampat
thecarburetor.

5.OpenthefuelvalvebyturningthelevertotheOPEN
position.

6.Drainthegasolinecompletelyfromthetankandfuel
lineintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

7.Removethefueltankfromthemachine.

8.Closethefuelvalve.

9.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move
thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutintoan
approvedfuelcontainer.

Important:Draingasolinefromacoldengine
only.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Closethefuelvalve.

4.Clampoffthefuellineoneithersideofthefuellter
(Figure25)topreventfuelfromleakingoutwhenyou
removethelter.

10.Installthefueltankandfuelline.

Figure25

1.Fuellter

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
themawayfromthelter(Figure25).

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto
thelter(Figure25).

8.Removetheclampsfromthefuellines.

9.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

2.Fuelvalve

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DriveSystem

1

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Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Maintaintheairpressureinthetiresasspecied.Checkthe
tireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratereading.

Pressure:83-97kPa(12-14psi)

Figure26

3.Pulldownoneachchainneartheopeningintheframe
with9kg(20lb)offorce(Figure27).Ifachainexes
morethan3mm(1/8inch),tightenitasfollows:

Figure27

1.Flexinthechain

A.Loosenthenutsecuringtheidlersprocketofthe

chainyouaretensioning(Figure28).

1.Valvestem

AdjustingtheTensionof Tine-DriveChains

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Raisethefrontofthemachinetogainaccesstothe
chainsandblockitinplace.

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotsecurelyblockupthefrontofthe
machine,themachinecouldfallonyouduring
service,injuringyou.

Ensurethatyouplaceajackstandorblock
underthefrontofthemachinetoholditup
securely.

Important:Donotraisetherearofthemachine.
Raisingtherearofthemachinewillcausethe
enginetooodandtheaircleanertobefouled
withgasoline.

Figure28

1.Idlersprocket

2.Nut

B.Pulldownontheidlersprocketuntiltheslackis

takenoutofthechain.

C.Tightentheidlersprocketnutandtorqueitto

40.6N-m(30ft-lb).

4.Repeatstep3totestthechaintensionandtightenit
asneeded.

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheothertine-drivechain.

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BeltMaintenance

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2

3

ControlsSystem

CheckingtheHydrostatic DriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Raisethefrontofthemachinetogainaccesstothe
pump-drivebeltandblockitinplace.

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotsecurelyblockupthefrontofthe
machine,themachinecouldfallonyouduring
service,injuringyou.

Ensurethatyouplaceajackstandorblock
underthefrontofthemachinetoholditup
securely.

Important:Donotraisetherearofthemachine.
Raisingtherearofthemachinewillcausethe
enginetooodandtheaircleanertobefouled
withgasoline.

3.Pushonaspanofthedrivebeltwith9kg(20lb)of
force(Figure29).

Maintenance

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Squeezetheself-propelbailtothehandleuntilthe
transmissionisfullystroked.

Figure30

Figure29

1.Pump-drivebelt3.Idler-pulleynut

2.Idlerpulley

Note:Ifthebeltexesmorethan3mm(1/8inch),
tightenitasfollows:

A.Loosenthenutsecuringtheidlerpulley(Figure

29).

B.Pushtheidlerpulleytothelefttotightenthebelt.

C.Tightentheidler-pulleynutandtorqueitto40.6

N-m(30ft-lb).

1.Self-propelbail3.Top/bottomadjustment
nuts

2.Cable

Note:Ifthebailcontactsthehandlecontinueas
follows:

A.Releasethebail.

B.Loosenthetopadjustmentnut1turnandtighten

thebottomadjustmentnut.

C.Squeezethebailtothehandle.

D.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthereisagapupto3

mm(1/8inch)betweentheself–propelbailand
thehandle.

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HydraulicSystem

B.Removethedrivebeltfromthetransmission

pulleybylooseningthenutontheidlerpulley.

Maintenance

ChangingtheHydraulic TransmissionFluid

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.

3.Slidetheovallockingringsonthehandleupwardand
foldthehandletowardtheengine.

4.Slowlyliftthefrontofthemachineuntilthebackofthe
machineandweightpocketsarerestingontheground.

Note:Using2peopleoranoverheadhoisttoliftthe
machinewillmakethiseasier.

5.Stabilizethemachinewithanoverheadhoist.

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotsecurelystabilizethefrontofthe
machine,themachinecouldfallonyouduring
service,injuringyou.

Ensurethatyouuseanoverheadhoisttohold
itupsecurely.

6.Removethetransmissionfromthemachine(Figure31).

Note:Itwilltake2peopleorasecondhoisttosafely
removethetransmission.

C.Removeandretaintheconnectinglinkfromthe

front-axle-chainsprocketandremovethechain.

D.Loosenthedrivechainidlersprocketsoneach

sideofthemachine.

E.Removeandretaintheconnectinglinkfromthe

drivechains,andremovethedrivechainfromthe
transmissionsprockets.

F.Supportthetransmission,removeandretain

itsmountinghardware,andcarefullylowerthe
transmissiontotheground.

7.Carefullycleantheareaaroundtheexpansiontankand
oil-llport.

Important:Ensurethatnodirtorcontamination
entersthehydraulicsystem.

8.Removeandretaintheoil-llportttingandposition
thetransmissionsotheoilwilldraincompletelyout
ofthehousing.

9.Whenalltheoilhasdrainedfromthetransmission,
removeandretainthe#10-32x1/2inchself-tapping
screwandratchetfastenerholdingtheexpansiontank
tothehousing.

10.Removetheexpansiontankanddraintheoil.

Note:Donotremovetheventcapfromthetank.

Note:DonotremovethetankhoseorO-ringunless

youneedareplacement.

11.Inspectthebelt,pulleys,sprockets,andbearings;
replacethemasrequired.

Figure31

1.Self-propel-bailcable

2.Idlerpulleyand
transmission-drivebelt

3.Front-axle-chainsprocket

A.Disconnecttheself-propel-bailcablefromthe

transmission.

4.Drivechain

5.Mountinghardware(7
locations)

12.Installthepreviouslyremovedexpansiontankbyrst
insertingthehoseintothetank.

13.PlacethetankopeningovertheO-ringandpushdown
toensureaproperseal.

14.Installthe#10–32x1/2inchselftappingscrewand
torqueitto2.8N-m(25in-lb).

15.Fillthetransmissionattheoil-llportuntiltheoillevel
is13to32mm(1/2to1-1/4inches)belowthetop
ofthellport.

Note:UseToroPremiumHydroOil.Mobil115W50
isanacceptablealternative.

16.Installthepreviouslyremovedoil-llporttting.

17.Installthepreviouslyremovedtransmission.

A.Withthetransmissionbeltontheenginepulley

andtheidlerpulley,looselyinstallthetransmission
usingthepreviouslyremovedmountinghardware.

B.Installthetransmissionbeltonthetransmission

pulley.

C.Installthedrivechainsontotheidlerand

transmissionsprockets.

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D.Installthechainonthefrontaxlesprocket.

Ensurethatthefrontaxlesprocketisalignedwith
thesprocketonthetransmission.

TineMaintenance

E.Tightenthe7transmissionmountingbolts.

F.Tensionthetransmissionbelt;refertoChecking

theHydrostaticDriveBelt(page24).

G.Tensionthetine-drivechains;referto(page).

H.Connecttheself-propel-bailcable.

18.Carefullyremovethejackstands,lowerthemachineto
theground,andremovetheoverheadhoisthooks.

19.Raiseandlockthehandleintotheoperatingposition.

20.Checkthegapbetweenthehandleandthebail.Ifthe
handlecontactsthebailorifthereismorethana3
mm(1/8inch)gap,refertoAdjustingtheSelf-Propel

Drive(page24).

Checking/ReplacingTines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Removetherearaccesspanel;refertoAccessingthe

Tines(page17)

3.Manuallyrotatethetinesontheshaft,inspectingthem
forwearordamage.

4.Ifanyaredamagedorbroken,removethenutandbolt
securingthetinetothetineassembly(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Tineassembly3.Boltandnut

2.Tine

5.Removethetineandreplaceitwithanewone.

Note:Ensurethatthenewtineisfacingthesame
directionastheothertinesontheassembly.

6.Securethenewtinewiththeboltandnutthatyou
removedpreviouslyandtorquethemto40.6N-m(30
ft-lb).

7.Whenalltineshavebeeninspectedandreplacedas
needed,lowerthemachinetothegroundandengage
thehydrostaticdrive.

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Storage

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
neartheengineandhydrostaticdrive.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page19).

4.Greasethechainsandoatingtineassemblies;refer
toLubrication(page18).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngine

Oil(page19).

6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.

9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachinedoesnotpullitselfuphills.

Thefrontwheelsmovebutthetinesdo
not.

Theenginesmokeswhenstarting.

Theengineisdifculttostartafter
transportingit.

Thegroundspeedisslow.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.ThethrottleleverisintheOFFposition.1.MovethethrottlelevertotheCHOKE

2.Thesparkplugisdisconnected.

3.Thefuelisturnedoff.3.Openthefuelvalve.

4.Thetractionleverisnotinneutral.4.Releasethetractionleversoitreturns

1.Therearelooseboltsand/orbroken
parts.

1.Thedrivebelttothehydrostaticpump
isloose.

1.Achainordrivesprocketisbroken.1.Replacethebrokenchainorsprocket.

1.Theenginewastippedforward.1.Checktheaircleanerandreplaceitifit

1.Thefuelvalvewasnotclosedbefore
transportandtheengineisooded.

1.Thedriveorpumpbeltisworn,loose,
orbroken.

2.Theengineidleisnotsetproperly.

3.Thechainsarenotproperlytensioned.3.Adjustthetine-drivechain.

position.

2.Connectthesparkplug.

toneutral.

1.Stopthemachineandengine
immediately.Replaceanybrokenor
missingparts.

1.Checkandtightenthepump-drivebelt.

isfouled.Alwaystipthemachineback
whenservicing.

1.Alwaysclosethefuelvalvebefore
transportingthemachine.

1.Checkandtightenthepump-drivebelt,
orchangethebelt.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Notes:

29

Notes:

30

Notes:

31

Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

SWS
TurfRenovation

ConditionsandProductsCovered

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agreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroProductslistedbelowto
befreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TurfRenovation
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•Engine2years
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Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.

1year

1yearPartsOnly

1year

1year

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YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
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whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.Parts

scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“MaintenanceParts”),
arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtime
forthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscan
begroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarrantyperiod
aredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,

modied,orunapprovedaccessories

•Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceand/oradjustments

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Productfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheproductinanabusive,

negligentorrecklessmanner

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.

Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,include,belts,cutters,blades,
teeth,sparkplugs,tires,lters,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuenceinclude,weather,storage,

contamination,lubricants,additives,orchemicals,etc.

•Normal“wearandtear”itemsincudespaintedsurfacesandscratched

decals,etc.

•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
repairsunderthiswarranty .Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability
andtnessforusearelimitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

ExceptfortheenginewarrantycoverageandtheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .The
EmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredbyaseparate
warrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)ortheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB).
RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwith
yourProductorcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfor
details.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee
policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee
information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro
Dealer.

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