Toro 23518, 29518, 33518, 39518 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3404-205RevB

30inStand-OnAerator

ModelNo.23518—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.29518—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.33518—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.39518—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3404-205*B

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Figure1

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith

asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty. Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.

Introduction

Thisaeratorisintendedtobeusedbytrained operatorsinresidentialandcommercialapplications. Itisprimarilydesignedforaeratingareasof well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialgrounds,parks, sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.

Readtheinformationinthemanualcarefullytolearn howtooperateandmaintainyourproductproperly andtoavoidinjuryandproductdamage.Youare responsibleforoperatingtheproductproperlyand safely.

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

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Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

AeratorSafety....................................................6

SlopeIndicator...................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8

Setup......................................................................12

1CheckingTirePressure..................................12

2ServicingtheBattery......................................12

3ServicingtheEngineOil.................................13

4ServicingtheTransmissionFluid....................14

5ServicingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic

Fluid..............................................................14

6RemovingtheCylinderStop...........................15

ProductOverview...................................................16

Controls...........................................................16

Specications..................................................19

Operation................................................................19

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19

AddingFuel......................................................20

LubricatingtheChains......................................22

CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............23

CheckingforLooseHardware...........................23

OperatingtheMachine.....................................23

TransportingtheMachine.................................26

Maintenance...........................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29

PreparingfortheMachinefor

Maintenance.................................................29

AccessingtheConsoleCompartment...............29

Lubrication..........................................................30

LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................30

LubricatingtheCasters.....................................31

EngineMaintenance...........................................33

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................33

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................37

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................37

ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................37

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................38

ServicingtheBattery.........................................38

ServicingtheFuses..........................................40

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41

CheckingtheAirPressureintheTires...............41

CheckingtheWheelHubNuts..........................41

CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheelLug

Nuts..............................................................41

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearings

Pre-Load.......................................................41

MaintainingtheChain.......................................41

CheckingtheT orqueoftheTransmission

OutputShaftNut...........................................43

BrakeMaintenance.............................................43

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................43

AdjustingtheBrakeSwitch...............................44

BeltMaintenance................................................44

CheckingtheConditionandTensionofthe

Belts..............................................................44

AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPump-Drive

Belt................................................................44

ReplacingtheTransmission-DriveBelt.............45

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................46

AdjustingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............46

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................47

MaintainingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic

System..........................................................47

MaintainingtheTransmission...........................48

TineMaintenance.................................................51

CheckingtheTines...........................................51

AdjustingtheTineDriveChain..........................51

Cleaning..............................................................52

CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaust

SystemArea.................................................52

RemovingtheEngineShroudsandCleaning

theCoolingFins............................................52

CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine...............52

WasteDisposal.................................................52

Storage...................................................................53

Troubleshooting......................................................54

Schematics.............................................................56

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential

forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions,and payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety instruction.”Failuretocomplywiththeinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

WARNING

Removingormodifyingoriginalequipment, partsand/oraccessoriesmayalterthe warranty,controllability ,andsafetyofthe machine.Unauthorizedmodicationstothe originalequipmentorfailuretouseoriginal Toropartscouldleadtoseriousinjuryor death.Unauthorizedchangestothemachine, engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolate applicablesafetyandgovernmentstandards.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto, tires,belts,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.

Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot

readthemanuallanguage,itistheowner's responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.

Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof

theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Important:Thismachinewasmanufactured

accordingtotheappropriateregulatorystandards ineffectatthetimeofmanufacture.Modifying thismachineinanywaymaycauseittobe outofcompliancewiththosestandardsand withtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual. Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized ToroDealer.

Thisproductiscapableofinjuringyourhandsand feet.Followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious injuryordeath.

Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamage toproperty.

Anyuseofthismachineotherthanaeratingturfgrass couldprovedangeroustotheuserandbystanders.

Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmade

byothermanufacturersthatdonotmeetANSI certicationmaycausenoncomplianceofthis machine.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety

glasses,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.Tieback longhair.Donotwearjewelry.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment

andremoveallobjectsfromtheareabeforeusing themachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachine whentheengineisrunning.

–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

Safehandlingoffuels

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea, donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyinwell-litareas,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe

parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingthe engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’s position.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusing

thismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.

Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be

suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine. Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheshields

orotherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureall interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,and functioningproperly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage

theparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheengine beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforany reason.

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas onawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,

oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthetinesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make thenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthetine

assembly.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto

ensureaclearpath.

•Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.Keep

petsandbystandersawayfromanoperating machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Fullyraisethe tinesifyouarenotaerating.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoorfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartsthat

maybehotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartsof themachinetocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain, adjust,orservicethemachine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Disengagethedrives,raisethetines,engagethe

parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove thekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.Waitfor allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning, orrepairing.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthetines.Wrapthetine(s)

orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing them.Onlyreplacetines;donotstraightenorweld them.

•Cleangrass,dirt,anddebrisfromthetines,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Parkmachineonlevel,hardground.Neverallow

untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuel

indoors.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatraileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

AeratorSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou mustknow.

occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation onslopes.

•UseFigure3tohelpyoudeterminetheappropriate

slopeangleofareatoaerate.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree

limbs,etc.fromtheaeratingarea.

•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.

Note:T allgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.

Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifa

wheelgoesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orif anedgecavesin.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,across

steepslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheels mayresultinslidingandalossofbrakingand steering.

•Donotaerateslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhenaeratinguphill

becausethemachinemaytipbackward.

Note:Themachineismorestablegoinguphill

withthetinesraised.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor

direction.

•Reducethetine-downpressuretopreventthe

drivetiresfromraisingoffthegroundandto preventthefronttiresfromraisingofftheground whileaeratinguphill.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendations

forwheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.

•Useextracarewithattachments.

GeneralOperation

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,

branches,doorways,electricalwires,etc.)before operatingunderanyobjects,anddonotcontact them.

•Usecautionwhenyouareridingontheplatform

anddrivingthemachineovercurbs,rocks,roots, orotherobstructions.

•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

SlopeOperation

Useextremecautionwhenaeratingand/orturning onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould

Note:Useofattachmentscanchangethestability

ofthemachine.

Service

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Neverdo anythingtointerferewiththeintendedfunctionofa safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.

•Checkthebrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand

servicethebrakesasrequired.

SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

93-6686

decal93-6686

1.Hydraulicuid2.ReadtheOperator's

115-2047

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

116-9391

Manual.

decal121-6150

121-6150

decal115-2047

1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot—stayawayfrommoving parts.

decal121-6161

121-6161

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsinplace.

decal116-9391

117-2718

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

decal121-6162

121-6162

decal117-2718

decal120-9570

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—lowerthe tinestotheground;readtheOperator’sManualforthe disassemblyprocedure.

121-6163

1.Presstolowerthetines.2.Releasetoraisethetines.

decal126-2054

126-2054

1.Wheellugnuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)

2.Wheelhubnuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)

3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore performinganymaintenance;checkthetorqueevery100 hours.

decal121-6163

decal121-6164

121-6164

1.Fast6.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving backward

2.Slow7.Continuous-variablesetting

3.Neutral

4.Reverse

5.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving

8.Choke—on

9.Choke—off14.Warning—keepawayfrommoving

10.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.15.Warning—shutofftheengine,engage

forward

11.Warning—keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthemachine.

12.Warning—donotoperatethemachine unlessyouaretrained.

13.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupdebris beforeoperatingthemachine.

parts;keepallguardsinplace.

theparkingbreak,andremovethekey beforeleavingthemachine.

126-4528

1.Rotatecounterclockwisetodecreasepressure5.Parkingbrake—Disengaged

2.Rotateclockwisetoincreasepressure6.Parkingbrake—Engaged

3.Tineground-engagementfootswitch—On7.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,tines—stay awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace

4.Tineground-engagementfootswitch—Off

121-6166

decal126-4528

decal121-6166

1.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravellingfast;slow

downandturngradually.

2.Tippinghazard—donotoperatethemachineonslopes

greaterthan15degrees;donotoperatethemachinenear drop-offs.

3.Warning;tippinghazard—donotusesplitramps;use full-widthrampstoloadamachinefortransport;usealoading rampatamaximumof15degrees.

decal116-9392

116-9392

1.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicing

9.Checktheauxiliaryhydraulictankevery50hours.

thismachine.

2.Greasethefrontcasterpivots(2x)every100hours.10.Greasethewheelbearings(2x)every25hours.

3.Refertotheengineowner’smanualforservice.11.Greasethetineassemblyidlers(2x)every25hours.

4.Checktheauxiliarypump-drivebelttensionevery50hours.12.Greasethetineshaftbearings(4x)every25hours.

5.Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearings(2x)every100hours.13.Checkthetirepressure,13psi,(2x)every50hours.

6.Greasethecontrolpivots(4x)every50hours.14.Cleanandoilthechainsandcheckthechaintension(2x) every8hours.

7.Greasethejackshaftbearings(8x)every25hours.15.Greasethebeltidlerpivotevery100hours.

8.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel(2x)every50hours.

Setup

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual

Key2

CheckingTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.

Note:Properinationfordrivetiresis83to97

kPa(12to14psi).

2.Adjustthetirepressureifnecessary.

Qty.

Use

Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Startthemachine.

DANGER

Chargingorjump-startingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explode,causingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingthe batteryinanenclosedspace.

•Makesurethattheventingpathofthe batteryisalwaysopenoncethebatteryis lledwithacid.

•Alwaysshieldyoureyesandfacefromthe battery.

ServicingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldyoureyes andrubberglovestoprotectyourskinand clothingwhenhandlingelectrolyte.

•Donotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.

Note:Themachineisshippedwithalled,lead-acid

battery.

1.MovethekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand removethekey.

2.Measurethevoltageofthebatterywitha voltmeter.

3.Usethetablebelowtolocatethechargestate orthebattery,andifneeded,thebattery-charger settingandchargingintervalrecommendedto chargethebatteryto12.6Vorgreater;referto thebatterychargetablebelow.

Important:Makesurethatthenegative

batterycableisdisconnectedandthe batterychargerusedforchargingthebattery hasanoutputof16Vand7Aorlessto avoiddamagingthebattery(seechartfor recommendedchargersettings).

BatteryChargeTable

Voltage Reading

12.6or greater

12.4to12.6

12.2to12.4

12.0to12.2

11.7to12.0

11.7orless

Percent Charge

100%

75to100%

50to75%

25to50%

0to25%

Maximum Charger Settings

16V/

14.4V/

Charging Interval

Nocharging required

30minutes

1hour

2hours

3hours

6hoursor more

Figure4

1.Screw

2.Washer5.Engine

3.Groundwire

4.Negativebatterycable

Note:Iftimedoesnotpermitchargingthe

batteryorifchargingequipmentisnotavailable, connectthenegativebatterycablesandrun thevehiclecontinuouslyfor20to30minutesto chargethebattery.

ServicingtheEngineOil

NoPartsRequired

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CAUTION

IfthekeyswitchisintheONposition, thereispotentialforsparksand engagementofcomponents.Sparks couldcauseanexplosionormoving partscouldaccidentallyengage,causing personalinjury .

BesurekeyswitchisintheOFFposition beforechargingthebattery.

4.Ifthepositivecableisalsodisconnected, connectthepositive(red)cabletothepositive batteryterminalandsliptheterminalcoverover thepositiveterminal.

5.Removethescrew,washer,andgroundcable fromtheengine.Connectthenegativebattery cableasshowninFigure4.

Procedure

Theengineisshippedwithoil;checktheengine-oil leveland,ifnecessary,addoiltotheappropriatelevel. RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19)for instructionsandtheoilspecication.

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ServicingtheTransmission Fluid

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Transmissionuidtype:T oroHypr-oil500

Themachineisshippedwithhydraulicuidinthe expansiontank.

1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthehydraulic system.

2.Shutofftheengineandallowthemachineto cool.

3.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelintheexpansion tank(Figure5).

Note:Thetransmission-uidlevelshouldcover

theFullColdlinemoldedintothesideofthe tank.

ServicingtheAuxiliary HydraulicFluid

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Hydraulicuidtype:AW-32hydrooil

Note:Themachineisshippedwithhydraulicuid

inthereservoir.

1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthehydraulic system.

2.Completelyraiseandlowerthetines3timesto purgetheair.

3.Shutofftheengineandallowthemachineto cool.

4.Loosenthe4boltsinsidetheframesecuringthe padtothemachine.

5.Liftthepadupandbacktoremoveit(Figure6).

Figure5

1.Cap3.FullColdline

2.Fillerneck(expansion tank)

4.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedtransmissionuid untiltheuidlevelisattheFullColdlineofthe expansiontank(Figure5).

5.Installthecapontotheexpansiontankand tightenthecapuntilitissnug.

Note:Donotovertightenexpansion-tank

cap.

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Figure6

6.Removethecapandcheckthehydraulic-uid levelinthereservoir(Figure7).

Note:Thehydraulic-uidlevelshouldcoverthe

wordColdthatisembossedintothebafeof thereservoir.

RemovingtheCylinder Stop

Model33518Only

NoPartsRequired

Figure7

1.Colduidlevel2.Hotuidlevel

7.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedhydraulicuidto

thereservoiruntiltheuidcoverstheColduid levelonthebafe(Figure7).

Note:ThebafeinthereservoirislabeledHot

andCold.Fillthereservoirtotheappropriate leveldependinguponthetemperatureofthe uid.Theuidlevelvarieswiththetemperature oftheuid.TheColdlevelshowsthelevelof theuidwhenitisat24°C(75°F).TheHot levelshowsthelevelofuidwhenitisat107°C (225°F).

Forexample:Iftheuidisatambient-air temperature,about24°C(75°F),llonlytothe Coldlevel.Iftheuidisabout65°C(150°F),ll tohalfwaybetweentheHotandColdlevels.

8.Replacethehydraulicreservoircapandtighten ituntilsnug(Figure7).

Note:Donotovertightenthereservoircap.

9.Installthepadthatyouremovedinsteps4and

5toptheframe,andtightenthe4boltsto1978

to2542N∙cm(175to225in-lb).

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Procedure

Note:Raisethetinesbeforeremovingthecylinder

stop.Runningtheenginechargesthehydraulic systemandraisesthetines.

1.Addasmallamountoffueltothefueltank;refer toAddingFuel(page20).

2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalvebyaligningthelever forthefuel-shutoffvalvewiththefuelline;refer toUsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve(page23).

3.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheneutral positionandengagetheparkingbrake;referto

Motion-ControlLevers(page16).

4.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOWand FASTpositions;refertoThrottleLever(page17).

5.Pushforwardthechokelevertosetthechoketo theONposition;refertoChokeLever(page17).

6.TurnthekeyswitchtotheSTARTposition;refer toKeySwitch(page18).

Note:Releasetheswitchassoonastheengine

starts.

Important:Donotcranktheengine

continuouslyformorethan10secondsat atime.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa 60-secondcooldownperiodbetweenstarting attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines canburnoutthestartermotor.

7.Graduallymovetheleverforthechokeleverto theOFFpositionastheenginewarmsup.

Note:Allowtheenginetorunanadditional30

seconds

8.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositiontoshut offtheengine.

9.Removethekeyandpullthewiresoffthespark plugs.

Note:Pushthewiresasidesotheydonot

accidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

10.Removeandretainthehairpin,clevispin,and cylinderstopasshowninFigure8.

1.Hairpin

2.Clevispin4.Cylinder

11.Connectthespark-plugwires.

Figure8

3.Cylinderstop

ProductOverview

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Figure9

1.Platform

2.Parking-brakeknob5.Fuelcap

3.Motion-controllevers

4.Enginecontrols

Controls

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversarelocatedoneachsideof thetopconsoleandcontroltheforwardandreverse motionofthemachine.

Movetheleversforwardorbackwardtocontrolthe drivewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse respectively.Thewheelspeedisproportionaltothe amountyoumovethelever.

Important:Thetinesrotatewhenthe

motion-controlleversaremovedoutoftheneutral position.

Figure10

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1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever

3.Frontreferencebar

4.Forward

5.Reverse

6.Frontofthemachine

7.Neutral

Tine-PressureControl

Thetine-pressurecontrolislocatedontheleftsideof thecontrolconsole(Figure11).

Usethetine-pressurecontroltoadjustthedownward pressureonthetinesandcoredepth.Rotatethe controlcounterclockwisetodecreasethepressure andthelengthoftheaerationplug;rotateclockwise toincreasepressureandincreasethelengthofthe aerationplug.

Figure11

1.Tinedownpressuregauge

2.Tinedownpressure control

3.On/Off-Tine ground-engagement footswitch

4.Leftmotion-controllever

5.Frontreferencebar

6.Throttlelever12.Tineground-engagement

7.Chokelever

8.Rightmotion-controllever

9.Hourmeter

10.Parkingbrake

11.Keyswitch

footswitch

ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelever(Figure1 1)islocatedonthecontrol console(redlever).

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Usethethrottlelevertocontrolenginespeed.Move thethrottleleverforwardtoincreaseenginespeed; movingthethrottleleverrearwardtodecreasethe enginespeed.

Note:Movethethrottleleverforwardintothedetent

forfullthrottle.

ChokeLever

Thechokelever(Figure11)islocatedonthecontrol console(blacklever).

Usethechokeleverisusedtoaidinstartingacold engine.Movethechokeleverforwardtosetthe choketotheONposition;movethechokelevertothe rearwardtoreducethechoke.

Note:Pullthechokeleverbackintothedetenttoset

thechoketotheOFFposition.

Note:Donotrunawarmenginewiththechokein

theONposition.

On/OffTineGround-Engagement FootSwitch

Parking-BrakeHandle

Theparking-brakehandleislocatedonthecontrol console,totherightofthekeyswitch(Figure1 1).

Note:Thebrakehandleengagesaparkingbrakein

eachofthetransmissions.

•T oengagetheparkingbrake,pullthehandleout

andslideitrearward.

•T oreleasetheparkingbrake,pushthehandle

forwardintothedetent.

Whenparkingonasteepslope,chockorblockthe wheelsinadditiontoengagingtheparkingbrake.Tie downthemachineandengagetheparkingbrake whentransportingthemachine.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterislocatedabovethekeyswitch (Figure11).

Thehourmeterdisplaysthetotalnumberofhours thatyouhaverunthemachine.

Thetineground-engagementfootswitchislocated abovethetinedownpressurecontrolonthecontrol console.

Pushdownonthetopoftheswitchtoenablethetine ground-engagementfootswitch.Pushdowntherear oftheswitchtodisablethefootswitch.

Tine-PressureGauge

Thetine-pressuregaugeislocatedinthemiddleof thecontrolconsole(Figure11).

Thetine-pressuregaugetoindicatesthedownward pressurethemachineexertsonthetineswhen aerating.

Tines-ElevationSwitch

Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthetines. Makesurethatthetinesareaisclearofany obstructionsbeforeloweringit.

Thetine-elevationswitchislocatedontheoperator platform(Figure11).

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitchislocatedontherightsideofthe controlconsole(Figure11).

Usethekeyswitchtostartandshutofftheengine. Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,ON,andSTART (Figure12).

Figure12

1.OFF3.START

2.ON

Tolowerthetinesintotheground,standonthe tine-elevationswitch.T oraisethetines,removeyour footfromtheswitch.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedbehindtheengine andunderthefueltank(Figure13).

Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutoffthefuelwhen themachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays,when transportingthemachinetoandfromthejobsite,or whenthemachineisparkedinsideabuilding.

•T oopenforfuel-shutoffvalve,rotatethehandle

ofthefuel-shutoffvalveuntilitisalignedwiththe fuelline.

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•T oclosethefuel-shutoffvalve,rotatethehandle

90°tothefuelline.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

Figure13

1.OFFposition2.ONposition

Specications

Height

Length

Width

Aerationwidth

Coringrange5.1to12.7cm(2to5inches)

Weight

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributor.

Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.

132cm(52inches)

163cm(64inches)

121cm(48inches)

76cm(30inches)

460kg(1,015lb)

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Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

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Figure14

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil

levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFullmark.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure

15.

AddingFuel

Fuel-tankcapacity:18.9L(5USGallons)

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

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•ETHANOL:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse. Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10% ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

Figure15

4.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaround theoilllcap,removecapandaddthespecied oiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkonthe dipstick.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, andwhentheengineiscold.Wipeupany fuelthatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay

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awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof fuel.

Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark, whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.

•Cleantheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminategum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainerratherthanfroma fuel-dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

FuelingtheMachine

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

2.Removethecapfromthetank.

3.Fillthefueltankwithfueltowithin6to13mm

(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.Donot

llintothellerneck.

Important:Donotllthetankmorethan

6mm(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetank becausethefuelmusthaveroomtoexpand.

4.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled fuel.

LubricatingtheChains

CheckingtheConditionofthe Sprockets

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.

2.Inspectsprocketsforwearandreplaceas required(Figure16).

3.Ifthenspoporsnap;refertoAdjustingthe

JackshaftDrive-ChainT ension(page41), AdjustingtheDriveWheelChainTension(page

42),orAdjustingtheTineDriveChain(page51).

LubricatingtheChains

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotlubricatechainswith

penetratingoilorsolvents.Useoilorchain lubricant.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.

2.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack standswitha460kg(1,015lb)capacity.

CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury .

Figure16

1.Sprockets2.Chains

CheckingtheConditionofthe Chains

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.

2.Checkthechaintension(Figure16)atboth sidesofthemachine.

Note:Thechainsshouldmoveupanddown6

to12mm(1/4to1/2inch).

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

3.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlelevel aheadtothehalf-throttleposition.

WARNING

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Enginemustberunninganddrivewheels mustbeturningsoadjustmentscanbe performed.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

5.Withtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversforwardandlubricateall6 chains(Figure16).

6.Checktheconditionandtensionofthechains; refertoCheckingtheConditionoftheChains

(page22).

Checkingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

CAUTION

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunlessthemotion-controllevers areintheneutralposition.

OperatingtheMachine

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve

Rotatetheleverofthefuel-shutoffvalvetoalignthe leverwiththefuelline.

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Figure17

CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwires.

2.Whileonlevelground,blockthewheelsofthe machinetopreventunintendedmovement.

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Withthemotion-controlleversintheneutral positionturnthekeytotheSTARTposition—the startermustnotcrank.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotpassthistest,donot

operatethemachine.ContactyourauthorizedT oro ServiceDealer.

Important:Itisessentialthattheoperator

safetymechanismsareconnectedandinproper operatingconditionpriortouse.

CheckingforLoose Hardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.

Note:Tightenallloosehardwareorrepairthe

problembeforeoperatingthemachine.

1.OFFposition2.ONposition

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheneutral positionandengagetheparkingbrake;refer toMotion-ControlLevers(page16)and

Parking-BrakeHandle(page18).

Note:Tostarttheengine,theparkingbrake

mustbeengaged.Itisnotnecessaryforthe operatortobeontheplatform.

2.Placethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe SLOWandFASTpositions;refertoThrottleLever

(page17).

3.Iftheengineiscold,pushthechokelever forwardtotheONposition;refertoChokeLever

(page17).

Note:Iftheengineiswarm,pullthechokelever

totheOFFposition.

4.RotatethekeyswitchtotheSTARTposition; refertoKeySwitch(page18).

Note:Releasetheswitchassoonastheengine

starts.

Important:Donotcranktheengine

continuouslyformorethan10secondsat atime.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa 60-secondcooldownperiodbetweenstarting attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines canburnoutthestartermotor.

5.IfthechokeleverisintheONposition,gradually movethelevertowardtheOFFpositionasthe enginewarmsup.

LoweringtheTines

1.SetthethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSLOW andFASTpositions;refertoThrottleLever(page

17).

2.Steponthetine-elevationswitchtolowerthe tines(Figure18).

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Figure19

Figure18

1.Tine-elevationswitch

3.Standontheswitchandmovethemotion-control leversforwardtoaerate(Figure18).

4.Adjustthethrottlefortheworkingconditions; refertoThrottleLever(page17).

AdjustingtheTineDownPressure

Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthegroundat

alltimes.

1.Tine-pressurecontrol3.Decreasepressure

2.Tine-pressuregauge

(shorterplug)

4.Increasepressure(longer plug)

•Rotatethetine-pressurecontrol

counterclockwise(Figure19)todecrease thedownwardpressureinordertoremovea shorterplug.

•Rotatethetine-pressurecontrolclockwise(Figure

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19)toincreasedownwardpressureinorderto

removealongerplug.

Note:Idealplugdepthis7.6to10cm(3to4inches).

Rotatethetine-pressurecontroltoadapttothesoil conditions.

RaisingtheTines

Toraisethetines,removeyourfootfromthe tine-elevationswitch(Figure18).

Important:Thetinesrotatewhenthe

motion-controlleverismovedoutoftheneutral position.

Adjusttheplugdepthbyrotatingthetine-pressure controlasfollows:

Note:Firsttimeuse:setthetine-pressurecontrol

sothatthetine-pressuregauge(Figure19)indicates 24bar(350psi).

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheneutral positionandbringthemachinetoafullstop; refertoMotion-ControlLevers(page16).

2.Liftyourfootoffthetineground-engagement footswitchcontroltoraisethetines;referto

RaisingtheTines(page24).

3.Placethethrottleinthemidwaybetweenthe SLOWandFASTpositions;refertoThrottleLever

(page17).

4.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturnthekeyswitchtotheOFF positiontoshutofftheengine;refertoKey

Switch(page18).

5.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoParking-Brake

Handle(page18).

6.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingtheengine.

7.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenthemachine willnotbeusedforafewdays,when transporting,orwhenthemachineisparked insideabuilding;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page23).

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning 1levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Youmay losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause damagetothemachineorinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Important:T odrivethemachine(forwardor

backward),disengagethebrakeleverbeforeyou canmovethemotion-controllevers.

Figure20

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever6.Neutral

3.Frontreferencebar

4.Frontofthemachine

5.Forward

7.Reverse

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Figure21

4.T oturnleftorright,pullthemotion-controllever backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection. Thetinescanbeinthedownpositionwhen makinggradualturns.

5.T omakezero-turns,liftyourfootoffthetine engagementfootswitchcontroltoraisethe tines.Theheadraisesin1second.

Important:Donotmakeazero-turnwhen

thetinesaredown,otherwiseyoumaytear theturf.

6.T ostopthemachine,movebothmotion-control leverstotheneutralposition.

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DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheneutral position.

2.T omoverearwardinastraightline,slowlymove bothleversrearwardwithequalpressure.

DrivingForward

1.Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarein theneutralposition.

2.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

3.T omoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth leversforwardwithequalpressure.

Note:Themachinemovesfasterthefarther

themotion-controlleversaremovedfromthe neutralposition.

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Figure22

3.T oturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe motion-controllevertowardthedesiredturn direction.

LoadingtheMachineontoa TransportVehicle

4.T omakezero-turns,liftyourfootoffthe tine-elevationswitchtoraisethetines.Thehead raisesin1second.

Important:Donotmakeazero-turnwhen

thetinesareinthedownposition.

5.T ostopthemachine,positionbothmotion-control leversintheneutraloperateposition.

TransportingtheMachine

Machineweight:460kg(1,015lb)

CAUTION

Thismachinedoesnothaveproperturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slowmovingvehicleemblem.Drivingona streetorroadwaywithoutsuchequipment isdangerousandcanleadtoaccidents causingpersonalinjury.Drivingonastreetor roadwaywithoutsuchequipmentmayalso beaviolationofstatelawsandyoumaybe subjecttotrafcticketsand/ornes.

Donotdriveamachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

WARNING

Loadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donot useindividualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbrokenramp surfacewiderthanthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween rampandground,orbetweenaramp,a trailer,oratruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledriving machineuparamptoavoidtipping backward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking machinedownaramptoavoidtipping backward.

Important:Donotattempttoturnthemachine

whileontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddrive offtheside.

•Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsonto

trailersortrucks.

•Use1full-widthrampthatiswideenoughto

extendbeyondthereartiresinsteadofindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine(Figure23). Theplatform,whendownandlockedintoposition, mustextendbackbetweentherearwheelsand servesasastopfortippingbackward.Havinga full-widthrampprovidesasurfacefortheplatform tocontactifthemachinestartstotipbackward. Withtheplatformup,afull-widthrampprovidesa surfacetowalkonbehindthemachine.

•Therampshouldbelongenoughsothatthe

anglesdonotexceed15degrees(Figure23). Asteeperanglemaycausetinecomponentsto getcaught,asthemachinemovesfromrampto trailerortruck.Asteeperanglemayalsocause themachinetotipbackward.Ifloadingonornear aslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitisonthe downsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsup theslope.Thisminimizestherampangle.The trailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall thenecessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingas requiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety instructions.

1.Raisethetinesofthemachinebeforedriving ontothetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,engagethe parkingbrake,andclosethefuelvalve.

Figure23

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan

2.Full-widthramp

15degrees

4.Full-widthramp(sideview)

•Y oushoulddetermineifitisbesttohavethe

platformupordownwhenloading,dependingon conditions.Ifitisnotpossibletouse1full-width ramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulatea full-width,continuousramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp

andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdowna ramp.Bothmaneuverscancausethemachineto tipbackward.

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6.Engagetheparkingbrakeandblockthetires.

7.Usethetie-downpointsonthemachineto securelybindthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure24).

Note:Refertoyourlocalordinancesforspecic

trailerandtie-downregulations.

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Figure24

1.Tie-downpoints

Maintenance

WARNING

Whileyouaremaintainingoradjustingthe machine,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentallystartingtheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromthekeyswitch,engage parkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthe sparkplug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance. Alsopushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnot accidentallycontactthesparkplug(s).

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirlteranduid.

•Changethetransmissionlters.

•Fillthetransmissionwithuidwhenchangingthelter.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheconditionofthesprockets.

•Checktheconditionandtensionofthechains.

•Lubricatethechains.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Checkthetines.

•Cleantheengineandtheexhaustsystemarea(moreoftenindryordirtyconditions).

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuildupfromthemachine.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchinga hotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine area.

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every80hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

•Greasethejackshaftbearings.

•Greasethewheelbearings.

•Greasethetineshaftbearings.

•Greasethetineassemblyidlers.

•Cleanthefoamair-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

•Greasethecontrolpivots.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthepressureinthetires.

•Checktheconditionandtensionofthebelts.

•Checktheauxiliaryhydraulic-uidlevel.

•Checkthehydraulictransmissionuidlevel.

•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.

•Checkthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

•Changetheengine-oillter(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandyconditions).

MaintenanceService

Every250hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Replacetheprimaryair-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

•Checkthesecondaryair-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

•Changetheauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirlteranduid.

•Changethetransmissionlters.

•Fillthetransmissionwithuidwhenchangingthelter.

Every500hours

Every800hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacethesecondaryair-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

•Replacethefuellter.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots.

•Greasethebeltidlerpivot.

•Greasethecasterpivotsandhubs.

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelhubnuts.

•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.

•Checkthetorqueofthetransmissionoutputshaftnut.

•T ouchupareaswithchippedpaint.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing themachinetofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

AccessingtheConsole Compartment

RemovingtheConsolePad

1.Loosenthe4anged-headboltsthatsecurethe padtotheleftandrightconsolepanels(Figure

25).

Donotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

PreparingfortheMachine forMaintenance

Performthefollowingbeforeservicing,cleaning,or makinganyadjustmentstothemachine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Removethekeyfromthekeyswitch.

Figure25

1.Keyholeslot(console panel)

2.Fanged-headbolt

2.Liftuptheconsolepad(Figure25)approximately 13mm(1/2inch).

3.Pulltheconsolepadstraightbackandremove thepadfromthemachine(Figure25).

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3.Pad

InstallingtheConsolePad

1.Alignthe4anged-headboltsattheforward faceoftheconsolepadtothe4keyholeslotsin theframeoftheconsole(Figure25).

Lubrication

LubricatingtheGrease

2.Movethepadforwarduntilthepadisushto theconsoleframe(Figure25).

3.Movethepaddownuntiltheanged-headbolts areseatedinthekeyholeslots(Figure25).

4.Tightentheanged-headboltsto1978to2542 N∙cm(175to225in-lb).

Fittings

Greasetype:NationalLubricatingGreaseInstitute

(NGLI)grade#2multi-purposegungrease.

Note:Refertothelubricationchartforservice

intervals.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

1.FrontCaster Pivots

2.Jackshaft Bearings

3.Wheel Bearings

4.TineShaft Bearings

5.Tine AssemblyIdlers

6.Control Pivots

7.BeltIdler Pivot

8.FrontCaster Hubs

Initial

Pumps

1825hours

1225hours

1425hours

1225hours

1450hours

11Y early

Numberof

Places

Service Interval

2Yearly

Figure26

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.

2.Wipecleanthegreasettingswitharag(Figure

26).

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3.Connectagreaseguntothetting(Figure26).

4.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheCaster-Hubs Bearings

ServiceInterval:Yearly

RemovingtheCaster-WheelAssembly

LubricatingtheCasters

Greasetype:NationalLubricatingGreaseInstitute

(NGLI)grade#2multi-purposegungrease.

GreasingtheCasterPivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Removecapandhexplugfromthetopofthe casterpivot(Figure27).

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.

2.Liftthefrontofthemachineandsupportitwith jackstands.

3.Removethewheelnutandbolt,andremovethe caster-wheelassemblyfromthefork(Figure28).

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Figure28

1.Wheelbolt3.Wheelnut

2.Caster-wheelassembly

Figure27

1.Hexplug

2.Greasetting4.Cap

2.Threadgreasettinginhole(Figure27).

3.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilgreaseoozes outaroundtopbearing(Figure27).

4.Removegreasettingandinstalltheplugthat youremovedin1(Figure27).

5.Installthecapthatyouremovedinstep1(Figure

27).

6.Repeatsteps1through5totheothercaster.

3.Casterpivot

DisassemblingtheCaster-WheelHuband GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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Important:Usenewbearingsealswhen

lubricatingthecaster-wheelhubs.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(more than1or2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.If thewheelspinsfreely,adjusttorqueonspacer nutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag.Apply thread-lockingcompound.

Greasetype:NationalLubricatingGreaseInstitute

(NGLI)grade#2multi-purposegungrease.

1.Removethe2sealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure29).

Figure29

1.Axle(spacernutstill assembled)

2.Hub5.Bearingseal

3.Bearing

4.Spacernut

6.Sealguard

2.Remove1ofthespacernutsfromtheaxle assemblyinthecasterwheel(Figure29).

Note:Notethatthread-lockingcompoundhas

beenappliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle (Figure29).

3.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthecaster-wheelassembly (Figure29).

4.Pryoutbothbearingseals(Figure29).

Note:Discardtheoldseals.

5.Removebothbearingsandinspectthemfor wearordamage(Figure29).

Note:Replacethebearingifitiswornor

damaged.

6.Packthe2bearingswiththespeciedgrease.

AssemblingtheCaster-WheelHub

1.Install1bearingintothehubofthewheel(Figure

29).

2.Installthebearingsealintothehubatthe bearing(Figure29).

3.Ifyouremoved(orbrokeloose)bothofthe spacernutsfromtheaxleassembly,perform thefollowing:

A.Cleanthethreadsoftheaxleandspacer

nut.

B.Applyathread-lockingcompoundtothe

threadsat1endoftheaxle.

C.Threadtheaxlenut,withthewrenchats

facingoutward,ontotheendoftheaxlethat ispreparedwiththread-lockingcompound (Figure29).

mm(1/8inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthe spacernuttotheendoftheaxleinsidethe nut.

4.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel atthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing(Figure29).

5.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthe areainsidewheelcavity(aroundtheaxle)with thespeciedgrease.

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6.Installtheotherbearingandnewsealintothe wheel(Figure29).

7.Applyathread-lockingcompoundtothesecond spacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

8.T orquethespacernutto8to9N∙m(75to80 in-lb),loosen,thentorqueit2to3N∙m(20to 25in-lb).

Note:Makesureaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

9.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub (Figure29).

InstallingtheCaster-WheelAssembly

1.Aligntheholeintheaxleofthecaster-wheel assemblybetweentheholesintheforkofthe caster(Figure28).

2.Securethewheelassemblytotheforkwiththe wheelnutandbolt(Figure28)thatyouremoved instep3ofRemovingtheCaster-Wheel

Assembly(page31).

3.T orquethewheelnutto91to1 13N∙m(67to 83ft-lb).

Note:Donotthreadspacernutallofthe

wayontotheaxle.Leaveapproximately3

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryair-cleanerelement(more ofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

Every250hours—Checkthesecondary air-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremely dustyorsandyconditions).

Every500hours—Replacethesecondary air-cleanerelement(moreofteninextremely dustyorsandyconditions).

Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplace themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty .

Important:Donotapplyoiltothefoamorpaper

element.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper

air-cleanerassemblyfromtheinletduct(Figure

30).

5.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure30).

ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every25hours(moreoften

inextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

1.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damaged(Figure30).

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

iswornordamaged.

2.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Elements

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (Figure30).

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

paperair-cleanerelement(more ofteninextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner element(moreofteninextremelydustyor sandyconditions).

Important:Donotwashthepaperair-cleaner

element.

1.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal(Figure30).

Note:Replacethepaperelementifitis

damaged.

2.Cleanthepaperelementbygentlytappingitto removedustanddebris.

Note:Iftheelementisverydirty ,replacethe

air-cleanerelement.

Figure30

1.Cover

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

3.Rotatethecoverknobs1/4turncounterclockwise andremovetheair-cleanercover(Figure30).

4.Rotatethethumbscrewofthehoseclamp counterclockwiseuntilyoucanseparatethe

3.Paperelement

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Note:Donotusepressurizedairtocleanthe

paperelement.

InstallingtheFoamandPaper Elements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperair-cleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaper air-cleanerelement(Figure30).

2.Aligntheair-cleanerassemblyontotheinletduct andsecureitwiththehoseclamp(Figure30).

3.Aligntheair-cleanercoverontoenginecover andsecurethecoverbyrotatingthecoverknobs 1/4turnclockwise(Figure30).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorlater)

EngineOilCapacity:1.7L(1.8USqt)withthelter

removed;1.5L(1.6USqt)withoutthelterremoved

Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

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Figure32

Figure31

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.

2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure33.

Note:Torquedrainplugto27to33N∙m(20

to24ft-lb).

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Figure33

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube,andslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

34).

Figure34

5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

6.Checktheengine-oillevel.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

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ServiceInterval:Every200hours(moreoften

inextremelydustyorsandy conditions).

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page34).

2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupany spilledoil.

Important:Spilledoilmaydrainunderthe

engineandontotheclutch.Oilspilledon theclutchmaydamagetheclutch,cause thebladestostopslowlywhentheclutchis intheOFFposition,andcausetheclutchto slipwhentheclutchisswitchedtotheON position.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

3.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure35).

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Figure35

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththespeciedtypeofnew oil;refertoFigure31.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

TypeforallEngines:NGKBPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterand sideelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark plug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure36.

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure37

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure36

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N∙m(16ft-lb).

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Figure38

CheckingtheSpark

FuelSystem

Arrester

MachineswithaSparkArrester Only

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenaftertheengineisshut off.Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials. Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotrefuelorrunengineunlessspark arresterisinstalled.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Allowthemufertocool.

Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page23).

3.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogether andslidethemawayfromthelter(Figure39).

3.Checkthesparkarresterforbreaksinthe screenorwelds.

Note:Replacethesparkarresterifitisworn

ordamaged.

4.Ifyouseethatthescreenisplugged,perform thefollowing:

A.Removethesparkarrester.

B.Shakeloosetheparticlesfromthearrester

andcleanscreenwithawirebrush.

Note:Soakthearresterscreeninsolvent

ifnecessary.

C.Installsparkarresterontoexhaustoutlet.

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Figure39

1.Hoseclamp3.Hose

2.Flowdirectionarrow(fuel lter)

4.Removethelterfromthefuelhoses(Figure

39).

Note:Donotinstalladirtylterafteritis

removedfromthefuelline.

5.Installanewlterwiththeow-directionarrow alignedasillustratedinFigure39.

Note:Ensurethatthefuelhosesarefully

seatedontothehosettingsofthefuellter.

6.Alignthehoseclampsoverthehoseandthe fuel-lterttings(Figure39).

7.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page23).

ElectricalSystem

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolutionof 4partswaterand1partbakingsoda.Applyalight coatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalstoprevent corrosion.

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichisfatalifconsumedandcausessevere burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyte,andavoidcontact withskin,eyes,andclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcables,causingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removetheconsolepad;refertoRemovingthe

ConsolePad(page29).

3.Onthebattery,lifttheblackterminalcoverfrom thenegativecable(Figure40).

Figure40

1.Flangedbolt

2.Terminalcover (black—negativebattery terminal)

3.Terminalcover (red—positivebattery terminal)

4.Positive(+)battery terminal

4.Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthe negative(-)batteryterminal,andremovethe cablefromthebattery(Figure40).

5.Slidetheredterminalcoveroffthepositive batteryterminal(Figure40).

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)batterycable,and removethecablefromthebattery(Figure40).

7.Removethehookofthebatterystrapfromthe batterytray(Figure40),andremovethebattery.

5.Negative(-)battery terminal

6.Flangednut

7.Batterytray

8.Batterystrap

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InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure40).

2.Securethebatterytothebatterytraywiththe batterystrap.

3.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive (+)batteryterminalwithaangedboltand angednut(Figure40).

4.Slidetheredterminalcoveroverthe positive-batteryterminal.

5.Installthenegativebatterycableandtheground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminalwitha angedboltandangednut(Figure40).

6.Slidetheblackterminalcoveroverthe negative-batteryterminal.

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery .

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamage whenthetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page39).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthe battery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30Aor6 hoursat4to6A.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

41).

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses,and requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

2.Removethenegative-batterycablefromthe batteryterminal;refertosteps4and5of

RemovingtheBattery(page39).

Note:Ensurethatthenegativebatterycable

doesnottouchthebatteryterminal.

3.Pullthefusefromthesocketofthefuseblock (Figure42).

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page39).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure41

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Figure42

1.Fuseblock

4.Installafuseofthesametypeandamperesinto thesocketofthefuseblock(Figure42).

5.Installthenegative-batterycablefromthebattery terminal;refertosteps5and6ofInstallingthe

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Battery(page39).

DriveSystem

AdjustingtheCasterPivot

Maintenance

CheckingtheAirPressure intheTires

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Note:Thesemi-pneumaticcastertiresdonotneed

tobeinated.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Checkthepressureofthedrivetires.

3.Inatethedrivetiresto83to97kPa(12to14 psi).

CheckingtheWheelHub Nuts

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Torquethewheelhubnuts(Figure43)to285to350 N∙m(210to260ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonthewheel

hub.

BearingsPre-Load

Note:Ifyoudisassemblethecasterpivotbearings,

ensurethatthespring-discwashersareinstalledas showninFigure44.

1.Removedustcapfromcasterhub(Figure44).

Figure44

1.Dustcap

2.Locknut

3.Spring-discwashers

4.Spindle

5.Casterhub

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Figure43

1.Lugnut2.Hubnut

CheckingtheTorqueofthe WheelLugNuts

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Torquethewheellugnuts(Figure43)to122to129 N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

2.Tightenthelocknutclockwiseuntilthe spring-discwashersareat(Figure44).

3.Rotatethelocknutcounterclockwise1/4turn (Figure44).

4.Installthedustcap(Figure44).

MaintainingtheChain

AdjustingtheJackshaft

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Drive-ChainTension

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Lifttherearofthemachineandsupportitusing jackstandsorequivalentsupport.

3.Checkthechainsonbothsidesofthemachine forpropertension.

Note:Thechainsshouldmoveupanddown6

to12mm(1/4to1/2inch).

4.Ateachsideofthemachine,loosenthe3nuts andboltsthatsecurethetransmissionmount andtensionerplate,andthe2nutssecuringthe

adjustmentboltatthetensionerplateasshown inFigure45.

Note:Youmustloosenthenutsandboltsthat

securethetransmissionmountandtensioner plateatbothsidesofthemachine.

AdjustingtheDriveWheelChain Tension

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Lifttherearofthemachineandsupportitusing jackstands.

3.Checkthetensionofthedrive-wheelchains (Figure46).

Note:Thechainsshouldmoveupanddown6

to12mm(1/4to1/2inch).

Figure45

1.Hydromountingboltsand nuts

2.Nuts

3.Adjustmentbolt

4.6to12mm(1/4-1/2inch)

5.Guardremovedforclarity

5.Turntheadjustmentbolttomovetransmission adjustmentplatesandtransmission.

6.Whenthechainscanmoveupanddown6to12 mm(1/4to1/2inch),tightenthenutsonboth sidesoftheadjustmentbolts.

7.Tightennutsandboltsthatsecurethehydro mounting.

8.Adjustthetraction-controllinkage,referto

AdjustingtheTraction-ControlLinkage(page

46).

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Figure46

1.Locknut3.Drive-wheelchain

2.Idlersprocket

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4.Loosenthelocknutandcarriageboltthatsecure theidlersprocket(Figure46).

5.Increaseordecreasechaintensionby performingthefollowing:

•Pushdownandforwardonthesprocket

toincreasethechaintensionasshownin

Figure46.

•Liftupandbackonthesprockettodecrease

thechaintension.

6.T orquethelocknutto91to113N∙m(67to83 ft-lb).

7.Checkthechaintensionandifnecessaryrepeat steps4through6untilyoucanmovethechain upanddown6to12mm(1/4to1/2inch).

CheckingtheTorqueofthe TransmissionOutputShaft

BrakeMaintenance

Nut

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Torquethenut(Figure47)onthetransmissionoutput taperedshaftto285to353N∙m(210to260ft-lb).

Figure47

1.Transmissionoutputshaftnut

AdjustingtheParking Brake

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,an adjustmentisrequired.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutoffengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

3.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.

Note:Ifneeded,adjusttotherecommended

ination;refertoCheckingtheAirPressurein

theTires(page41).

4.Loosenthejamnutonthebrakecableunder theconsole(Figure48).

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Figure48

1.7.9cm(3-1/8inch)

5.Engagetheparkingbrake(Figure48).

6.Adjustthejamnutpositionuntil7.9cm(3-1/8 inch)fromthebottomofthelinktothebottomof thespring(Figure48).

7.Securetheadjustmentofthecablebytightening thejamnuts(Figure48).

8.Checktheparkingbrake;ifnecessary,repeat steps4through7.

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AdjustingtheBrakeSwitch

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

BeltMaintenance

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

3.Priortheadjustingthebrakeswitchensurethat theparkingbrakeisproperlyadjusted;referto

AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page43).

4.Engagetheparkingbrake.

5.Checkthedistancebetweentheparking brake-switchbrackettothebrakearmofthe transmission(Figure49).

Note:Thedistanceshouldbe3.2mm(1/8

inch).

CheckingtheCondition andTensionoftheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack standswitha460kg(1,015lb)capacity.

3.Checktheauxiliarypump-drivebeltcondition andtension(Figure50).

Note:Thebeltshoulddeect1.3cm(1/2inch)

when1.4kg(3lb)offorceisappliedtothebelt midwaybetweentheauxiliarypumpandengine pulleys.Ifthebelttensionistoohighortoolow, refertoAdjustingtheAuxiliaryPump-DriveBelt

(page44).

4.Checkconditionofthetransmission-drivebelt (Figure50).

Note:Thetransmissionbelthasa

automatic-springtensioner.

Figure49

1.Brakearm(transmission)

2.Plunger(brakeswitch)5.Carriagebolt

3.Brake-switchbracket

6.Ifadjustmentisrequired,preformthefollowing:

A.Loosenthelocknutandcarriagebolt

securingtheparkingbrakeswitchbracket (Figure49).

B.Adjustthepositionofthebrake-switch

bracketuntilthegap(Figure49)between theswitchbracketandthebrakearmis3.2 mm(1/8inch)

C.Tightenthelocknutandcarriagebolt(Figure

49)securingthebrake-switchbracketto

1017to1243N∙cm(90to110in-lb).

4.Locknut

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Figure50

1.Transmission-drivebelt2.Auxiliarypump-drivebelt

AdjustingtheAuxiliary Pump-DriveBelt

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Loosenthelocknut(3/8inch)thatsecuresthe auxiliarypump-idlerpulleytothechassisofthe machine.

Figure51

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1.Auxiliarypump

2.Auxiliarypump-idlerpulley5.Auxiliarypump-drivebelt

3.Locknut(3/8inch)

4.Adjustmentslot(chassis)

3.Adjustthebelttensionasfollows:

•Movetheauxiliarypump-idlerpulley

rearwardandoutwardtotightenthebelt.

•Movetheauxiliarypump-idlerpulleyforward

andinwardtoloosenthebelt.

Note:Thebeltshoulddeect1.3cm(1/2inch)

when1.4kg(3lb)offorceisappliedtothebelt midwaybetweentheauxiliarypumpandengine pulleys.

4.Tightenlocknutto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

Replacingthe Transmission-DriveBelt

Note:Noadjustmentsarerequiredforbelttension.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Insertabreakerbarintothesocketofthe belt-tensionbracketandmovethebracket outwardandforward(Figure52).

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Figure52

1.Transmissionpulley4.Enginepulley

2.Transmission5.T ensionerpulley

3.Socket(belt-tension bracket)

3.Slipthetransmission-drivebeltoftheengine, tensioner,andtransmissionpulleys(Figure52).

4.Routethenewtransmission-drivebeltaround theengine,tensioner,andtransmissionpulleys asshowninFigure52

5.Releasethebelt-tensionbracketandallowthe springtotensionthebelt(Figure52).

Note:Makesurethatthebelt-tensionbracket

andpulleycanmovefreely.

ControlsSystem

betweenthecontrolleverandthefront referencebar.

Maintenance

Adjustingthe Traction-ControlLinkage

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Pushthecontrolleverallthewayforwardtothe frontreferencebar.

4.Ifthecontrollevercontactthereferencebar ordonotcontactthereferencebarperform thefollowing:

A.Releasethecontrolleverandallowitto

returntotheneutralposition.

B.Removethespring-clevispinfromthefork

ttingofthetraction-controllinkage(Figure

53).

F.Removethespring-clevispin,rotatethe

turnbuckleclockwise1additionalturn,and insertthespring-clevispin(Figure53).

5.Repeatsteps4Athrough4Ffortheother traction-controllinkage.

Figure53

1.Spring-clevispin

2.Locknut

C.Adjusttheforkttingtosettheinitialgap

asfollows:

3.Turnbuckle

•Ifthecontrollevercontactsthe

referencebar,rotatetheforktting (Figure53)counterclockwise(asviewed fromthetopofthemachine).

•Ifthecontrolleverdoesnotcontacts

thereferencebar,rotatetheforktting (Figure53)counterclockwise.

D.Installthespringclevispin(Figure53)and

movethecontrolleverforward.

E.RepeatthisstepsAthroughDuntilthere

isagapapproximately1.6mm(1/16inch)

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

MaintainingtheAuxiliary HydraulicSystem

Hydraulicuidtype:AW-32hydrooil

CheckingtheAuxiliary

leveldependinguponthetemperatureofthe uid.Theuidlevelvarieswiththetemperature oftheuid.TheColdlevelshowsthelevelof theuidwhenitisat24°C(75°F).TheHot levelshowsthelevelofuidwhenitisat107°C (225°F).

Forexample:Iftheuidisatambient-air temperature,about24°C(75°F),llonlytothe Coldlevel.Iftheuidisabout65°C(150°F),ll tohalfwaybetweentheHotandColdlevels.

8.Replacethehydraulicreservoircapandtighten ituntilitissnug(Figure54).

Hydraulic-FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerthetinestotheground.

3.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Removetheconsolepad;refertoRemovingthe

ConsolePad(page29).

5.Cleantheareaaroundthehydraulicreservoir cap(Figure54).

Note:Donotovertightenthereservoircap.

9.Installtheconsolepad;refertoRemovingthe

ConsolePad(page29).

ChangingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic ReservoirFluidandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every250hoursthereafter

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Carefullycleanareaaroundthefrontofthe auxiliarypump,llcapforthereservoir,andlter (Figure55).

Important:Ensurethatnodirtor

contaminationentershydraulicsystem.

Figure54

1.Colduidlevel2.Hotuidlevel

6.Removethecapandcheckhydraulic-uidlevel inthereservoir(Figure54).

Note:Thehydraulic-uidlevelshouldcoverthe

wordColdthatisembossedintothebafeof thereservoir.

7.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedhydraulicuidto thereservoiruntiltheuidcoverstheColduid levelonthebafe(Figure54).

Note:ThebafeionthereservoirislabeledHot

andCold.Fillthereservoirtotheappropriate

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Figure55

3.Atthefrontoftheauxiliaryhydraulicpump, removetheinlethosefromthehydraulictting inthepump,placetheendofthehoseinadrain container,andallowtheuidtodrain(Figure56).

Figure56

9.Addthespecieduiduntilthelevelreachesthe Coldlllinelocatedonthereservoirtank;refer toCheckingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic-FluidLevel

(page47).

10.Starttheengineandraiseandlowerthetines.

11.Lowerthetinestothegroundandrellthe reservoirtotheColdllline.

Maintainingthe Transmission

Transmissionuidtype:T oro®HYPR-OIL™500

hydraulicuidorMobil®115W-50syntheticmotoroil.

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

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couldcausesystemdamage.

1.Hydraulictting(auxiliary hydraulicpump)

2.Inlethose

3.Draincontainer

4.Cleanaroundthettingforthehydraulicpump.

5.Rotatetheauxiliaryhydrauliclter counterclockwiseandremoveitfromthe baseofthelteradapter(Figure57).Allowthe uidtodrain.

CheckingtheTransmissionFluid Level

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Allowthemachinetocool.

3.Removethecapfromtheexpansiontankand checkthehydraulic-uidlevelinthetank(Figure

58).

Note:Thetransmissionuidlevelshouldcover

theFullColdlinemoldedintothesideofthe tank.

Figure57

1.Auxiliaryhydrauliclter

2.Filteradapter

6.Applyathincoatofspecieduidontotheseal ofthenewhydrauliclter.

7.Installthelterbyrotatingitclockwiseontothe lteradapteruntilthesealcontactsthelter adapter,thentightenthelteranadditional2/3 to3/4turn(Figure57).

8.Installtheinlethoseontothettinginthepump andtorquethehosettingto50N∙m(37ft-lb).

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Figure58

1.Cap3.FullColdline

2.Fillerneck(expansion tank)

4.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedtransmissionuid untiltheuidlevelisattheFullColdlineofthe expansiontank(Figure58).

5.Replaceexpansion-tankcapandtightenituntil snug.

Note:Donotovertightentheexpansion-tank

cap.

ChangingtheTransmissionFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every250hoursthereafter

Note:Donotchangethehydraulicsystemuid

(exceptforwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanginglter), unlesstheuidhasbeencontaminatedorbeen extremelyhot.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack standswitha460kg(1,015lb)capacity.

3.Removethe3washer-headbolts(1/4x3/4inch) thatsecurethelterguardtothetransmission, andremovetheguard(Figure59).

7.Applyathincoatofspecieduidontotheseal ofthenewtransmissionlter.

8.Installthelterbyrotatingitclockwiseontothe lteradapteruntilthesealcontactsthebaseof theadapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 3/4to1turn(Figure59).

9.Installthelterguardwiththe3washer-head bolts(1/4x3/4inch)thatyouremovedinstep3 (Figure59),andtightentheboltsto1 117to1243 N∙cm(90to110in-lb).

FillingtheTransmissionswith Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every250hoursthereafter

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

CAUTION

Figure59

1.Transmission

2.Filteradapter5.Filterguard

3.Transmissionlter

4.Cleanthearoundthetransmissionlter(Figure

59).

5.Alignadrainpanunderthelter.

6.Rotatetheltercounterclockwiseandremove thelter(Figure59).

4.Washer-headbolts(1/4x 3/4inch)

Note:Allowtheuidtocompletelydrainfrom

thelteradapterofthetransmission.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

2.Alignadrainpanunderthesightplugsofthe transmissions(Figure60andFigure61).

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1.Sightplug

2.Sight-plugport

Figure60

Lefttransmissionshown

8.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlemidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions

9.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

10.Slowlymovethemotion-controlleversinthe forwardandreversedirections5to6times.

Note:Cyclingthetraction-controlsforwardand

reversepurgesairfromthetransmissions.

11.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

12.Checktheuidlevelintheexpansiontank, andaddthespecieduidasrequired;referto

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CheckingtheTransmissionFluidLevel(page

48).

13.Repeatsteps8through12untilalltheairis completelypurgedfromthetransmissions.

3.Up

Note:Theairispurgedwhenthetransmissions

whenthetransmissionsoperateatnormalnoise levelsandsmoothlymoveforwardandreverse atnormalspeeds.

14.Lowerthemachineandremovethejackstands.

Figure61

Lefttransmissionshown

1.Sightplug

2.Sight-plugport

3.Up

3.Attheinboardsideofthetransmission,near thetop,removethesightplugfrom1ofthe transmissions(Figure60andFigure61).

4.Addthespecieduidtotheexpansiontank untiluidowsfromthesight-plugport;referto

CheckingtheTransmissionFluidLevel(page

48).

5.Installthesightplugandtorqueitto244N∙m (180in-lb).

6.Repeatsteps3through5fortheother transmission.

7.Addthespecieduidintotheexpansiontank untiltheuidlevelisattheFullColdlineofthe tank.

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TineMaintenance

CheckingtheTines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack standswitha460kg(1,015lb)capacity.

7.Securethecoverpaneltothechassiswiththe 2boltsand2washers(Figure62)thatyou removedinstep3,andtorquetheboltsto37to 45N∙m(27to33in-lb)

AdjustingtheTineDrive Chain

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

CAUTION

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

3.Removethe2bolts(3/8x1inch)and2washers (3/8inch)thatsecuretherear-coverpaneltothe chassis,andremovethepanel(Figure62).

2.Removetherearcover;refertostep3of

CheckingtheTines(page51).

3.Checkthechainsonbothsidesofthemachine forpropertension.

Note:Thechainsshouldmoveupanddown6

to12mm(1/4to1/2inch).

4.Loosenthelocknutandcarriageboltthatsecure theidlersprocket(Figure63).

Figure63

1.Locknut

2.Idlersprocket

3.Carriagebolt

4.Slot(trailplate)

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Figure62

1.Chassisholes3.Bolt(3/8x1inch)

2.Washer(3/8inch)

4.Removerocksandotherdebrisfromthetines.

5.Inspectthetinesforwearanddamage.

4.Rearpanel

Note:Replaceanytinesthatarewornor

damaged.

6.Aligntheholesintherear-coverpaneltothe holesinthechassis(Figure62).

5.Increaseordecreasechaintensionby performingthefollowing:

•Pushdownandforwardonthesprocket

toincreasethechaintensionasshownin

Figure63.

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•Liftupandbackonthesprockettodecrease

thechaintension.

6.T orquethelocknutto91to113N∙m(67to83 ft-lb).

7.Checkthechaintensionandifnecessaryrepeat steps4through6untilyoucanmovethechain upanddown6to12mm(1/4to1/2inch).

8.Installtherearpanel;refertosteps6and7of

CheckingtheTines(page51).

Cleaning

CleaningtheDebrisfrom theMachine

CleaningtheEngineand theExhaustSystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily(more

oftenindryordirtyconditions).

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair intakeandexhaustsystemareacancause engine,exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemto overheat,whichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaust systemarea.

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromscreenatthetopofthe engine,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustsystemarea.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuilduponthe machineandaeratordeck.

3.Cleanoffanydebrisorgrassunderthechain guards,aroundthefueltank,andaroundthe engineandexhaustarea.

WasteDisposal

DisposingoftheEngineOil

Engineoilandhydraulicuidarebothpollutantsto theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal regulations.

DisposingoftheBattery

DANGER

RemovingtheEngine ShroudsandCleaningthe CoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every80hours

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removecoolingshroudsfromengine.

3.Cleancoolingnsoftheengine.

Note:Alsocleandust,dirt,andoilfromexternal

surfacesofengine,whichcancauseimproper cooling.

4.Installthecoolingshroudsintotheengine.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithoutcooling

shroudswillcauseenginedamagedueto overheating.

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•Donotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices forbatteriesmustfollowrelevantfederal,state,or locallaws.

Ifabatteryisbeingreplacedorifthemachine containingthebatteryisnolongeroperatingandis beingscrapped,removethebatteryandtakeittoa localcertiedrecyclingcenter.Ifnolocalrecycling isavailablereturnthebatterytoanycertiedbattery reseller.

Storage

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,shutoffthe engine,engagetheparkingbrake,andremove thekey.

2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe engineandhydrostaticdrive.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page33).

4.Lubricatethemachine;refertoLubrication

(page30).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page34).

6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.

9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.1.Engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Thebrakeswitchisnotadjusted properly.

3.Thebatterydoesnothaveafull charge.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacetheblownfuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdefective.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

4.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.4.Replacethefuellter.

5.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

6.Theaircleanerisdirty.

7.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.

8.Arelayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Thesparkplugisfaulty.9.Clean,adjust,orreplacethespark

10.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

2.Adjustthebrakeswitch.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleantheconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andreconnect.

3.Besurethatthethrottlelevelismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions, andthechokeisintheONpositionfor acoldengineortheOFFpositionfora warmengine.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

7.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andreconnect.

plug.

10.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinepullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeedoraeration

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesfor theengineareplugged.

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeedoraeration

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesfor theengineareplugged.

1.Thetirepressureindrivetiresisnot correct.

2.Thetrackingneedsadjustment.2.Adjustthetraction-controllinkage.

depth.

2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

depth.

3.Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Thetinesdonotraise.

Thetinesdonotengagetheground.

1.Thetransmissionbeltworn,loose,or broken.

2.Thetransmissionbeltisoffapulley.2.Changethebelt.

1.Atineisbent.1.Installanewtine.

2.Thetinemountingboltisloose.2.Tightenthetinemountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Thereisalooseenginepulleyoridler pulley.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Abeltisdamaged.6.Installanewbelt.

7.Thechainsarenotproperlytensioned.

1.Thereisanauxiliarypumpbelt problem.

2.Thetinedownpressuresettingistoo low.

3.Thereisashortinthewiringharness.

4.Theauxiliaryreservoirislowonuid.4.Adduidtothereservoir.

1.Thetinedownpressuresettingistoo low.

2.Theharness/switchisdamaged.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Theauxiliaryreservoirislowonoil.3.Addoiltothereservoir.

4.Thecylinderstopisinplace(Model 39518only).

1.Changethebelt.

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Checkthejackshaftdrive-chain tension,thedrivewheelchaintension, andthetinedrive-chaintension.

1.T ensionorreplacethebelt.

2.Increasethedownpressure.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Increasethetinedownpressure.

4.Removethecylinderstop,clevispin, andhairpin.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

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HydraulicDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

SWS TurfRenovation

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroProductslistedbelowto befreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TurfRenovation Walk-BehindAerator1year

•Engine2years Stand-OnAerator

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

•Engine2years

Dethatcher1year

•Engine2years TurfSeeder

•Engine2years

Stand-OnSpreaderSprayer

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

•Engine2years

Walk-BehindRotaryBroom1year

•Engine2years

Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.

1year

1yearPartsOnly

1year

1yearPartsOnly

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure

1.ContactanyAuthorizedServicingOutlettoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat www.T oro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under producttype.Y oumayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow .

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’sanalysis orwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

SWSCustomerCareDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 TollFree:888-384-9940

ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromT oroandhave

signedtheT oroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.

PleasevisitT oro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree

numberabove.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, 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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Toro 23518, 29518, 33518, 39518 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

AeratorSafety

CheckingTirePressure

ServicingtheBattery

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheTransmission Fluid

ServicingtheAuxiliary HydraulicFluid

RemovingtheCylinder Stop

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

AddingFuel

LubricatingtheChains

OperatingtheMachine

CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

CheckingforLoose Hardware

TransportingtheMachine

AccessingtheConsole Compartment

PreparingfortheMachine forMaintenance

LubricatingtheCasters

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheAirPressure intheTires

CheckingtheWheelHub Nuts

CheckingtheTorqueofthe WheelLugNuts

MaintainingtheChain

AdjustingtheParking Brake

AdjustingtheBrakeSwitch

CheckingtheCondition andTensionoftheBelts

AdjustingtheAuxiliary Pump-DriveBelt

Replacingthe Transmission-DriveBelt

Adjustingthe Traction-ControlLinkage

MaintainingtheAuxiliary HydraulicSystem

Maintainingthe Transmission

TineMaintenance

CheckingtheTines

AdjustingtheTineDrive Chain

CleaningtheDebrisfrom theMachine

CleaningtheEngineand theExhaustSystemArea

WasteDisposal

RemovingtheEngine ShroudsandCleaningthe CoolingFins