FormNo.3395-823RevA
RT1200TractionUnit
ModelNo.25450—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.25450A—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.25450C—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.25450W—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3395-823*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
ThisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniato
causecancer,birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
DieselengineexhaustandsomeofitsconstituentsareknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancer,birthdefects,andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
SparkarrestersrecommendedbyToroforthisproductare
USDAForestryapproved.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtodigtrenchesinsoiltobury
cablingandpipingforvariousapplications.Itisnotintended
tocutanyothermaterialotherthansoilandrock.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
orToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
numbersofyourproductready.Figure1illustratesthe
locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
StorethisOperator’ sManualandtheengineowners’smanualin
themanualcompartmentthatisequippedwiththismachine.
Figure3
1.Manualcompartment
Safety...........................................................................4
BeforeOperatingtheMachine..................................5
ElectricalLineSafety...............................................7
GasLineSafety.......................................................7
CommunicationLineSafety......................................7
WaterLineSafety....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................16
Controls...............................................................17
CommandCenter...............................................17
MachineControls...............................................17
Traction-ControlCluster.....................................18
Attachment-ControlCluster.................................19
OperatorSeatandSeatBelt.................................20
Specications........................................................22
Attachments/Accessories........................................22
Operation....................................................................22
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................22
PreparingforWork.................................................23
AddingFueltotheEngine.......................................23
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................25
CheckingtheCoolantLevelintheReservoir...............26
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................27
CheckingtheRestrictedAir-CleanerIndicator............27
InspectingtheMachine...........................................27
OperatingtheCommandCenter...............................28
OperatingtheEngine..............................................34
OperatingtheMachineinExtreme
Conditions.........................................................35
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................36
DrivingandStoppingtheMachine............................36
OperatingtheTransmission.....................................38
OperatingtheMachineTiltFeature...........................38
PreparingtoOperatetheMachine.............................39
UsingtheBackllBlade...........................................40
UsingthePowerPort..............................................41
TransportingtheMachine........................................41
CompletingtheWorkfortheDay.............................42
CompletingtheProject...........................................42
Maintenance.................................................................43
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................43
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................44
GeneralSafety........................................................44
Lubrication...............................................................44
GreasingtheMachine.............................................44
EngineMaintenance..................................................46
AccessingtheEngine..............................................46
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................48
CheckingtheCrankcaseBreatherTube......................49
CheckingtheCharge-airPiping................................50
ServicingtheAir-cleanerSystem...............................50
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................51
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................51
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................54
MaintainingtheBattery...........................................54
ReplacingaFuse.....................................................56
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DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................57
ServicingtheTires..................................................57
ServicingtheAxles.................................................59
ServicingtheTransmission......................................62
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................65
ServicingtheCoolingSystem...................................65
BeltMaintenance......................................................69
ServicingtheEngineDriveBelt................................69
ReplacingtheEngineDriveBelt...............................69
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................70
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................70
ROPSMaintenance....................................................74
CheckingandServicingtheROPS.............................74
WeldingontheMachine..............................................75
PreparingtoDisconnecttheComponents..................75
DisconnectingtheAlternatorWiring.........................75
DisconnectingtheComputer-module
Connectors........................................................76
ConnectingtheComputer-module
Connectors........................................................76
ConnectingtheAlternatorWiring.............................76
ClosingtheMachine...............................................77
Cleaning...................................................................77
RemovingDirtandDebrisfromtheMachine.............77
Storage........................................................................78
PreparingforSeasonalStorage.................................78
Troubleshooting...........................................................79
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,
Warning,orDanger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failure
tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording
totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe
timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany
waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose
standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthis
Man ual.
onlybyanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.
Modicationstothismachineshouldbemade
WARNING
Welding,cutting,ordrillingpartsofthemachine
couldcausethemtobreakduringoperation,which
inturncouldresultininjuryordeath.
Donotweld,cut,ordrilltorepairortoattachitems
topartsonthismachine.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjury
ordeath.
Operator’ s
Youcanpreventandareresponsibleforinjuriesoccurringto
yourselfandtoothersandfordamagetoproperty.
Donotusethismachineforapplicationsotherthanthose
whicharedescribedinthismanual.
Beforeoperatingthismachine,itisyourresponsibilityto
knowwhereallutilitylinesareburiedintheprojectareaand
toavoidthem.
Alwaysensurethatalllocalutilitycompaniesmark
thelocationoftheirlines.IntheUSAandCanada,
calla“One-callSystemDirectory”service.Inthe
USA,call811oryourlocalnumber.Ifyoudonotknow
yourlocalnumber,callthenationalnumber(USAand
Canadaonly)at1-888-258-0808.Also,contactanyutility
companiesthatarenotparticipantsofthe“One-call
SystemDirectory”service.
Checkwithlocalauthoritiesforalllawsandregulationsthat
requireyoutolocateandavoidexistingutilities.
Refertothefollowingtablefortheproperutilitylineandthe
correspondingutilitylinecolor(USAandCanadaonly):
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UtilityLine
ElectricRed
Telecommunication,alarmorsignal,cables,
orconduit
Naturalgas,oil,steam,petroleum,orother
gaseousorammablematerial
SeweranddrainGreen
DrinkingwaterBlue
Reclaimedwater,irrigation,andslurrylinesPurple
TemporarysurveymarkingsPink
ProposedexcavationlimitsWhite
Afterlocatingalltheutilitylines,carefullydigaholetothe
utilitylinebyhandtoverifythelocationandthedepthof
theline.
Color
Orange
Yellow
BeforeOperatingtheMachine
•Beforeoperatingthemachinewithanattachment,ensure
thattheattachmentisproperlyinstalled.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
fueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthese
controls,switches,andshieldsarefunctioningproperly.
GeneralOperation
•Alwaysweartheseatbeltwhenoperatingthismachine.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsmustbetrained.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
themachine.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Ensurethatyouunderstandthehandsignalsusedonthe
jobsite.Followtheinstructionsofthesignalperson.
Preparation
•Beforeusingthemachine,havetheareamarkedfor
undergroundutilities,anddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Also,beawareofthelocationofobjectsandstructures
thatmaynotbemarked,suchasundergroundstorage
tanks,wells,andsepticsystems.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Markthejobsiteclearlyandkeepbystandersaway.
•Reviewthejobsitehazards,safetyandemergency
procedures,andpersonnelresponsibilitieswithall
workersbeforebeginningthework.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection;
somejobsmayalsorequirethatyouwearareectivevest
and/orarespirator.Securelonghair,looseclothing,and
jewelrytopreventthemfromgettingtangledinmoving
parts.
•Donotruntheengineinanenclosedarea.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutalloftheguards
andpanelssecurelyinplace.Ensurethatallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedcorrectly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Decreasethegroundspeedofthemachineanduse
cautionwhenmakingturnsandcrossingroadsandrough
oruneventerrain.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
•Excessivevibrationfromatrencheroraplowcancausea
trench,anoverhang,orahighbanktocollapse,resulting
inpossibleinjuryordeath.
•Ifyourviewoftheworkareaisnotclear,alwayshavea
signalpersondirectthemovementofthemachine.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeywheneveryouleavethe
machine.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Attachmentscan
changethestabilityandtheoperatingcharacteristicsof
themachine.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingthemachinenearor
acrossroadways.
•Onlyoperatethemachineinareaswherethereareno
obstaclesincloseproximitytoyou.Failuretomaintain
anadequatedistancefromtrees,walls,andotherbarriers
whileoperatingthemachinemayresultininjuryand/or
damage.Operatethemachineonlyinareaswherethere
issufcientclearanceforyoutosafelymaneuverthe
machine.
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•Locatethepinchpointareasthataremarkedonthe
machineandattachments;keephandsandfeetawayfrom
theseareas.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
•Avoidoperatingthismachineonslopes,ifpossible.
•Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Avoidstartingorstoppingthemachineonaslope.Ifthe
machinelosestraction,keeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphillandproceedslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,
turnslowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachineuphill.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverif
atireortrackgoesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orif
anedgecavesin.
RolloverProtectionStructure(ROPS)
System
•Beforeoperatingthemachine,ensurethattheseatbeltis
ingoodconditionandissecurelyattachedtothemachine.
•InspecttheROPSattheintervalrecommendedinthis
manualorwhentheROPShasbeeninanaccident.
•ReplaceadamagedROPSusingonlygenuineToro
replacementparts;donotrepairormodifytheROPS.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objects,anddonotcontactthem.
•DonotremovetheROPSexceptwhenreplacingit.
•Donotaddweighttothemachinethatexceedsthegross
weightdisplayedontheROPSlabel.
TransportingSafety
Whenyoutransportthemachinetoorfromthejobsite,
observethefollowingsafetyprecautions:
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keepallbystandersawaywhileyouaremovingthe
machine.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Watchfortrafcwhenyouarecrossingroadwayswith
themachine.
•Checkforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,doorways,
electricalwires)beforedrivingunderanyobjects,anddo
notcontactthem.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Lowertheattachment(s),stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovethekeywheneveryou
adjust,clean,orrepairthemachine.
•Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.
•Cleandebrisfromallattachments,drives,mufers,and
theenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilandfuel
spills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine,anddo
notstoreitnearanopename.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepallequipmentingood
condition.
•Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhenthe
engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmoke.
–Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
–Donotdrainthefuelindoors.
–Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
–Donotllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pickupbed,oranysurfaceotherthanthe
ground.
–Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththetank
duringlling.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectfromthenegativebatteryterminalrstand
fromthepositivebatteryterminallast.Connecttothe
positiveterminalrstandtothenegativeterminallast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.W ear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
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•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and
amesawayfromthebattery.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaks
ornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulicuid.Use
cardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks;neveruse
yourhands.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury,requiringsurgerywithin
afewhoursbyaqualiedsurgeon;otherwise,gangrene
mayresult.
GasLineSafety
WARNING
Ifyoudamageagasline,animmediateexplosion
andrehazardcouldoccur.Leakinggasisboth
ammableandexplosiveandmaycauseserious
injuryordeath.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
ElectricalLineSafety
WARNING
Ifyouleavetheseatofthemachineortouch
anypartofthemachinewhenitischargedwith
electricity,seriousinjuryordeathcouldresult.
Donotleavetheseatofthemachineifthemachine
ischargedwithelectricity .
Important:Intheeventthemachinebecomes
electricallycharged,immediatelycontacttheproper
emergencyandutilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineanditbecomes
electricallycharged,donotleavetheseatuntilthesource
ofelectricalenergyisremovedfromthemachine.Keep
otherpeopleawayfromthemachineifitiselectrically
charged.
Note:Itispossibletostrikeautilitylinewithoutthemachine
becomingcharged.
•Donotsmokewhileoperatingthemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
•Removeallindividualsfromtheworkarea.
•Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyand
utilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
CommunicationLineSafety
CAUTION
Ifyoudamagetheberopticcableandlookinto
theexposedhighly-intenselight,youmayharm
youreyes.
•Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
•Removeallindividualsfromtheworkarea.
•Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyand
utilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
WaterLineSafety
•Itislikely(butnotalwaysthecase)thatthepower-source
interrupterorbreakerwilltrip,buttoensureyoursafety,
alwaysassumethatthemachinemaybeconducting
electricity.
Note:Youwillbesafeaslongasyoudonotleavethe
seatofthemachine.
•Touchinganypartofanelectricallychargedmachinewhile
youareonthegroundmaycauseasevereelectricshock.
Note:Donotallowanotherindividualtotouchor
approachthemachinewhenitischarged.
Ifyoudamageawaterline,apotentialoodhazard
couldoccur.
•Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey .
•Removeallindividualsfromtheworkarea.
•Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyand
utilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Figure4
1.Decal125-6689
2.Decal125-4963
3.Decal125-84799.Decal125-8481
4.Decal125-848010.Decal125-8482
5.Decal125-849911.Decal1 17–2718
6.Decal125-613512.Decal125-6139
7.Decal130-7541(2decals,1oneachside)
8.Decal125-6694(2decals,1oneachside)
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Figure5
1.Decal125-84967.Decal125-4963
2.Decal125-8473(ontheoorpanelcoveringthebattery)
3.Decal125-84959.Decal125-8480
4.Decal127-1828
5.Decal125-613911.Decal125-8483
6.Decal130-754012.Decal125-6689
10.Decal125-6157(undertheleft-sidecowl)
Figure6
1.Decal131–04393.Decal125-8484
2.Decal130-75394.Decal131–0440
8.Decal127-1829
125-4963
1.Warning—donottouchhotsurfaces.
117–2718
9
125–6135
125-6157
1.Liftpoint;tiedownpoint
1.Disconnectthebattery
125–6139
power.
2.Off/Stop4.ReadtheOperator’s
3.On/Start
Manual.
125-6671
1.Explosionhazard;electricshockhazard—calllocalutilities
beforedigging.
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1.Warning—keepawayfrom
hotsurfaces.
125-8479
125-6689
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,fan—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandsafety
devicesinplace.
1.Burnhazardfromcontentsunderpressure—readthe
Operator’sManual.
125-8480
1.Warning—donotclimbonROPS.
125-6694
1.Tie-downpoint
1.Explosionhazard—wear
eyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard—rinse
affectedareaandseek
medicalassistance.
125-8481
1.Hydraulicsupply
125–8473
3.Firehazard—keepopen
amesaway.
4.Poisonhazard—donot
tamperwiththebattery.
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125-8499
125-8482
1.Hydraulicreturn
125–8483
1.Hydraulicuid;readtheOperator’sManual.
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
2.Reverse4.Transmission—gear
3.Forward
130-7541
1.Warning—keepbystandersawayfromthemachine.
selection
131-0439
125-8484
1.12-voltreceptacle
1.Differential—lock2.Differential—unlock
12
125-8495
1.Tiltthemachineleft6.Sideshift—left(optional
2.Tiltthemachineright
3.Autoframelevelingon
(optionalkit)
4.Autoframelevelingoff
(optionalkit)
5.Sideshift—right(optional
attachment)
attachment)
7.Lowerthecrumber/rotate
theplowforward(optional
attachment)
8.Raisethecrumber/rotate
theplowbackward(optional
attachment)
9.Rocksawstabilizer—lower
(optionalaccessory)
10.Rocksawstabilizer—raise
(optionalaccessory)
11.Auxiliaryhydraulic(optional
kit)
12.Vibratoryplowdepth—oat
on(optionalaccessory)
13.Vibratoryplowdepth—oat
off(optionalaccessory)
14.Vibratoryplowswing—oat
on(optionalaccessory)
15.Vibratoryplowswing—oat
off(optionalaccessory)
16.Trencher—fastrotation
(optionalaccessory)
17.Trencher—slowrotation
(optionalaccessory)
18.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
19.Explosionhazard;electric
shockhazard—donotdig
beforecontactinglocal
utilityservices.
125-8496
1.Backllblade/vibratoryplow—tilt/swingleft
2.Backllblade/vibratoryplow—tilt/swingright9.Rearwheelsteering—autocenter(optionalkit)
3.Backllblade/vibratoryplow—lower
4.Backllblade/vibratoryplow—raise
5.Backllblade/vibratoryplowhead—angleleft12.Rearattachment—forwardspeed
6.Backllblade/vibratoryplowhead—angleright
7.Rearwheelsteering—turnthewheelsleft;machinewillturn
right
8.Rearwheelsteering—turnthewheelsright;machinewillturn
left
10.Lowertheattachments
11.Raisetheattachments
13.Rearattachment—reversespeed
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127-1828
1.Hydraulicpressure4.Raisetheattachment.
2.Lowertheattachment.5.Hydraulicreturn
3.Casedrain
1.Oildrain
1.Parkingbrake—engage2.Parkingbrake—disengage
127-1829
1.Electricalpower3.Engine—run
2.Engine—stop4.Engine—start
130-7539
131-0440
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130-7540
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.4.Warning—keepbystandersawayfrom
2.Warning—donotoperatethemachine
unlessyouhavereceivedinstruction.
3.Warning—wearaseatbelt.6.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
themachine.
5.Warning—keepawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
7.Explosionhazard;electricshock
hazard—beforediggingcallthelocal
utilitiesservice.
8.ReadtheOperator'sManualfor
informationonstartingtheengine—1)
Engagetheparkingbrake;2)Setthe
tractiondriveandallattachmentsto
neutral;3)Turnthekeytotheengine
startposition.
9.ReadtheOperator'sManualfor
informationonstoppingtheengine—1)
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;
2)Engagetheparkingbrake;3)Set
thetractiondriveandallattachments
toneutral;4)Lowerallattachments;
5)Turnthekeytotheenginestop
position;6)Removethekeyfromthe
ignition.
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ProductOverview
Figure7
1.Nosepanel
2.Leftsidepanel
3.Grabhandles
4.ROPSenclosure8.Steps
5.Backllblade
6.Fuelreservoir
7.Fuelcap
Figure8
1.Grabhandles4.Steps
2.Rightsidepanel
3.Nosepanel6.Hydraulic-tankcap
5.Hydraulic-uidsightgauge
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure9throughFigure
16)beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
ThrottleButton
•Throttle-upButton—Pressthethrottle-upbutton
(button7),locatedatthebottom-rightcornerofthe
commandcenter,toincreasetheenginespeed(Figure9).
CommandCenter
HomeScreenControls
Usethebuttonsonthecommandcentertocontrolthe
operationofmachinefunctions,andtonavigatetothe
machinesetupanddiagnosticscreens(Figure9).
Figure9
Homescreenshown
Note:Pressthebuttonrepeatedlytoincreasetheengine
speeduptothemaximumenginespeed(2,450rpm).
•Throttle-downButton—Pressthethrottle-downbutton
(button8),locatedatthebottom-rightcornerofthe
commandcenter,tolowertheenginespeed(Figure9).
Note:Pressthebuttonrepeatedlytodecreasetheengine
speeddowntotheengine-idlespeed(950rpm).
MachineControls
Differential-LockSwitch
Usethedifferential-lockswitchtocontrolthetransmissionof
powertoall4wheels(Figure10).
•Tolockthefrontandreardifferentials—pushtheswitch
up.
•Tounlockthefrontandreaddifferentials—stopthe
machine,pushtheswitchdown,andmovethemachine
backwardforashortdistance.
1.Button1(lightOn/Off
button—usedwiththelight
kitoption)
2.Button2(increasethe
setpointfortheload
control—usedwiththe
load-controlkit)
3.Button3(decreasethe
setpointfortheload
control—usedwiththe
load-controlkit)
4.Button4(loadcontrol
On/Off—usedwiththe
load-controloption)
5.Button5(control
select—usetodetermine
whichattachmentthe
backll-blade/vibratory-plow
joystickoperates)
6.Button6
(advanced-steering
mode—usedwiththe
advanced-steeringkit)
7.Button7(increasethe
enginespeed)
8.Button8(decreasethe
enginespeed)
9.Escape(usedtoreturnto
thehomescreen)
10.Previousscreen(usedto
movetoapreviousscreen
functionwithinascreen
mode)
11.OK(usedtomakea
selection)
12.Nextscreen(usedtomove
tothenextscreenfunction
withinascreenmode)
13.Downscreen(usedto
movedowntotheprevious
screenmodeandenter
diagnosticandcalibration
screens)
14.Upscreen(usedtomove
upthenextscreenmode)
Figure10
1.Differential-lockswitch
2.Hornbutton
Parking-BrakeSwitch
•Settheparkingbrakebypushingdowntheparking-brake
switch(Figure11).
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Figure11
KeySwitch
Usethekeyswitchtopowertheelectricalaccessories,startthe
machine,andstopthemachine(Figure11).The4key-switch
positionsareasfollows:
•Accessory—Rotatethekeyswitchtothispositionto
energizethelampswitchcircuits.
•Stop—Rotatethekeyswitchtothispositiontostopthe
engineandde-energizetheelectricalsystem.
Note:Alwaysremovethekeybeforeleavingthe
machine.
•Run—Thispositionallowstheenginetorunandwill
energizeallelectricalsystems.
•Start—Rotatethekeyswitchtothispositiontostartthe
engine.
Note:Whenyoureleasethekey,itwillautomaticallygo
totheRunposition.
1.Parking-brakeswitch3.Keyswitch
2.Powerport
Note:Theredparkingbrakeindicatorwillappearinthe
commandcenterdisplay(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Parkingbrakeindicator(commandcenterdisplay)
FootPedal
Thefootpedalcontrolsthedirectionandspeedoftravelof
themachine(Figure13).
Figure13
•Releasetheparkingbrakebypushinguptheparking-brake
switch.
Note:Whentheparkingbrakeisreleasedandthe
machineismovedforwardorbackward,theHomescreen
willstopdisplayingtheparkingbrakeindicator.
•Ifyoustoptheenginewithoutsettingtheparkingbrake,
themachinewillsettheparkingbrakeandtheyellow
parkingbrakeindicatorwillappearinthecommand
centerdisplay(Figure12).
1.Heelpedal(reverse)2.Toepedal(forward)
Traction-ControlCluster
Thetraction-controlclusterislocatedattheoperatorseat,
adjacenttotheleftarmrest.
Utility-TractionJoystick
Whentrenching,plowing,orboring,usetheutility-traction
joysticktochangethedirectionandspeedofthemachine
(Figure14).Thefurtheryoumovethejoystickineither
direction,thefasterthemachinewillmoveintheselected
direction.
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•Movetheutility-tractionjoystickforwardtomovethe
machineforward(Figure14).
•Movethetractionjoystickrearwardtomovethemachine
inreverse(Figure14).
•Movethetractionjoysticktothecenter(Neutral)position
tostopthemachine(Figure14).
Figure14
•Movethejoysticktothelefttotiltthebackllbladetothe
left,ormovethejoysticktotherighttotiltthebackll
bladetotheright(Figure15).
•Swingthebackllbladeorsteerthevibratoryplowleftor
rightasfollows:
–Twistthethumbcontrollefttoswingthebackll
bladeleft,ortwistthethumbcontrolrighttoswing
thebackllbladeright(Figure15).
–Twistthethumbcontrollefttosteerthevibratory
plowleft,ortwistthethumbcontrolrighttosteerthe
vibratoryplowright(Figure15).
Note:Thefunctionofthethumbcontroldepends
ontheattachmentselectedinthecommandcenter.
•Pullthetriggeronthejoysticktooatthebackllblade
upanddown(Figure15).
1.Traction-controlcluster3.Utility-tractionjoystick
2.Gear-selectorswitch
Note:Theenginespeediscontrolledwiththethrottle
buttonsonthehomescreenofthecommand-centerpanel;
refertoThrottleButton(page17).
Gear-SelectorSwitch
Thegear-selectorswitchislocatedontopoftheutility-traction
joystick(Figure14),andisusedtoselectthetransmissiongear.
Thecurrentgearisdisplayedonthehomescreenofthe
commandcenter,aboveandtotheleftofthetachometer
display.
Attachment-ControlCluster
Theattachment-controlclusterislocatedattheoperatorseat
andisadjacenttotherightarmrest.
Backll-Blade/Vibratory-PlowJoystick
Thebackll-blade/vibratory-plowjoystickoperateseither
thebackllbladeorthevibratoryplow,whicheverisselected
anddisplayedonthecommandcenter.Movethejoystick
controlstochangethebackllbladeorthevibratoryplow
positionasfollows:
•Pushthejoystickforwardtolowerthebackllbladeor
vibratoryploworpullthejoystickrearwardtoraisethe
backllbladeorvibratoryplow(Figure15).
Note:Thefunctionofthejoystickdependsonthe
attachmentselectedinthecommandcenter.
Figure15
1.Thumbcontrol
2.Backllblade/vibratory
plowjoystick
3.Rear-wheelsteering
switch
Rear-Wheel-SteeringSwitch
4.Vibratoryplow/trencher
motorjoystick
5.Attachmentelevation
switch
6.Backll-blade-oattrigger
Theswitchfortherear-wheelsteeringisusedtocontrolthe
steeringdirection(leftorright)oftherearwheels.Theswitch
fortherear-wheelsteeringislocatedbehindthebackll
blade/vibratoryplowjoystick.
Vibratory-Plow/Trencher-MotorJoystick
VibratoryPlow
Note:Thefunctionofthevibratoryplow/trenchermotor
joystickdependsontheattachmentselectedinthecommand
center.
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•Movethejoystickrearwardtostartthevibrationofthe
plowblade(Figure15).
•Movethejoystickfurtherrearwardtoincreasethe
vibration(Figure15).
•MovethejoysticktowardtheNeutralpositiontodecrease
andstopthevibration(Figure15).
Trencher
•Movethejoystickforwardtostartthediggingchaininthe
forwarddirection(Figure15).
•Movethejoystickfurtherforwardtoincreasethechain
speed(Figure15).
Figure16
•MovethejoysticktotheNeutralpositiontostopthe
trencherchain(Figure15).
Attachment-ElevationSwitch
Theattachment-elevationswitchraisesandlowersan
attachmentmountedattherearofthemachine.
•Presstheswitchonthelefttolowertheattachmentboom
(Figure15).
•Presstheswitchontherighttoraisetheattachment
boom(Figure15).
Auxiliary-ControlPanel
Theauxiliary-controlpanelincludestherockerswitchthat
controlsthemachinetiltactuator(Figure16).Thepanelalso
haslocationsforrockerswitchesthatareinstalledwiththe
optionalattachmentsorkitsforthemachine.
1.Machinetilt—left/right
2.AutotiltOn/Off(reserved
foranoptionalkit)
3.Sideshiftleft/right
(reservedforanoptional
attachment)
4.Lower/raisethe
crumber/rotatetheplow
forward(reservedforan
optionalattachment)
5.Lower/raisetherocksaw
stabilizers(reservedforan
optionalattachment)
6.Auxiliaryhydraulic
7.Vibratoryplowboomoat
8.Vibratoryplowswingoat
9.TrencherspeedFast/Slow
OperatorSeatandSeatBelt
Seat-InterlockSystem
WARNING
Theseat-interlocksystemprotectstheoperator
frominjury.
(reservedforanoptional
attachment)
On/Off(reservedforan
optionalattachment)
On/Off(reservedforan
optionalattachment)
(reservedforanoptional
attachment)
Donotdisabletheseat-interlocksystem.
Theseat-interlocksystemrequirestheoperatortositinthe
operatorseatwhileoperatingthismachine.
Note:Theneutral-indicatorlightturnsonwhenyou
turnthekeyswitchtotheOnpositionandboththe
utility-traction-controlandattachment-controlleversarein
theNeutralposition.
Note:Iftheoperatordoesnotremainseatedwhenthe
utility-tractionleverisnotintheNeutralposition,theengine
willstopin1second.Donotlayaheavyobjectontheseator
tamperwiththeseat-interlocksysteminanyway.
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Seat-HeightandSeat-SlideButtons
–Rotatetheleverfortheweightcompensator
counterclockwisetoreducethesupporttensionof
theseat.
Armrest-HeightControl
Rotatethearmrest-heightcontroltoraiseorlowerthe
armrest(Figure17).
Seat-LumbarKnob
Rotatetheseat-lumbarknob,foundbehindtheseat,toadjust
thebacklumbarsupportforbestcomfort(Figure17).
SeatBelt
WARNING
Operatingthemachinewithouttherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS)securelyinplacecan
resultinseriousinjuryordeathifthemachinerolls
over.
Figure17
1.Seat-slidebuttons5.Seat-frameslidebar
2.Seat-heightbuttons
3.Seat-slidelever
4.Seat-rotationlever8.Lumbarknob(locatedon
6.Weightcompensator
7.Armrest-heightcontrol
theseatback)
•Seat-heightbuttons–usethemtoadjusttheseatpadup
ordown(Figure17).
•Seat-slidebuttons—usethemtoslidetheseatpad
forwardorrearward(Figure17).
Seat-Frame-SlideLeverandSeat-Base-SlideLever
•Seat-frame-slidelever—Usethislevertoadjustthe
entireseatandframeforwardorrearward(Figure17).
•Seat-base-slidelever—Usethislevertomovetheseat
baseforwardorrearwardontheseatframe(Figure17).
Seat-RotationLeverandSeat-WeightCompensator
•Seat-rotationlever—Usethislevertounlocktheseat
sothatyoucanrotatetheseattothedesiredposition.
Theseatwillrotate360°andlockintopositionat10°
increments(Figure17).
•Ensurethattherollbarissecurelyinplace.
•AlwayswearaseatbeltwiththeROPSinplace.
•Ensurethattheoperatorseatisproperlysecured
tothemachine.
Note:Regulationsinsomelocalitiesrequirethatseatbeltson
constructionmachinesbe76mm(3inch)wide.Checkwith
localauthoritiesregardingtherequirementsforseatbelts.
•Tofastentheseatbelt,insertthetabendintotheleft
buckle.
Note:Ensurethatthetabendandthebuckleare
securelyfastened.
•Toreleasetheseatbelt,pushthebuttononthebuckle.
Battery-DisconnectSwitch
Thebattery-disconnectswitchislocatedbehindtheright
enginecowl(Figure18);useittoelectricallydisconnectthe
batteryfromthemachine.
Note:RotatetheseattotheFrontpositionbefore
drivingthemachine.
•Seat-weightcompensator—Rotatethisleverforthe
weightcompensatortoadjusttheseatsupporttensionfor
theweightoftheoperator(Figure17).
–Rotatetheleverfortheweightcompensatorclockwise
toincreasethesupporttensionoftheseat.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorasteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Figure18
1.BatteryOnposition2.BatteryOffposition
•RotatethebatterydisconnectclockwisetotheOn
position.
•Rotatethebatterydisconnectcounterclockwisetothe
Offposition.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
MachineDimensionsandWeightData
Wheelbase
Overallheight(tothetopof
theROPS)
Overallwidth(atthetires)218cm(85.8inches)
Minimumgroundclearance
Turningradius(2-wheel
steering)
Turningradius(4-wheel
steering)
Weight(withoutattachments)4,570kg(10,075lb)
195cm(76.8inches)
281cm(110inches)
28.5cm(11.2inches)
115cm(291inches)
391cm(154inches)
Wheelsdroppingoveranedgecancausearollover,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,drowning,or
death.
Alwaysusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offsor
nearwater.
•Reduceyourgroundspeedanduseextreme
cautiononslopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidchangesinspeed.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,
andheadisrecommended.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
1.Wearsafetyglasses.
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Figure19
2.Wearhearingprotection.
PreparingforWork
Beforeoperatingthemachineonthejobsite,reviewthe
followingitems:
Usingsummer-gradefuelabove20°F(-7°C)contributes
towardalongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
tousingwinter-gradefuel.
•Gatherallrelevantinformationavailableaboutthejob
sitebeforeyoubeginworking.
•Reviewallblueprintsandotherplans,andidentifyall
existingorproposedstructures,characteristicsofthe
landscape,andotherproposedjobsintheareascheduled
atthesametimeasyourjob.
Notethefollowingitemsatthejobsite:
–Changesinelevationintheproposedworkarea
–Theconditionandtypeofsoilintheproposedwork
area
–Locationsofstructures,water,railroadtracks,and
otherobstructionsthatyouwillneedtoworknear
oraround
–Utilitymarkers,meters,andpoles
–Iftheworksiteisnearoronaroadwaywithtrafc,
callthelocalauthoritiesregardingpropersafety
proceduresandregulations.
–Accesstothesite
•CallyourlocalOne-Callservice(811intheUS)orthe
One-Callreferralnumber(888-258-0808intheUSand
Canada)andasktheparticipatingutilitycompaniesto
locateandmarktheirundergroundutilitylines.Alsocall
utilityprovidersthatarenotpartoftheOne-Callsystem.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretofuelvaporscancauseseriousinjury
andillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandthe
fueltankopening.
•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopenareawhen
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedarea.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainer,andkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
AddingFueltotheEngine
Fueltankcapacity:182L(48USgal)
Fueltype:ultra-lowsulfurdiesel(ULSD)
Note:Usingotherfuelscancausealossofenginepower
andhighfuelconsumption.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel;otherwise,youwilldamagetheengine.
UseonlydieselfuelforthemachinethatmeetsSpecication
D975oftheAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials
International.Seeyourdieselfueldistributor.
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchaseonlyenough
fuelthatyouexpecttousewithin30daystoensurethatit
staysfresh.
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above20°F(-7°C)andwinter-gradedieselfuel(No.1-Dor
No.1-D/2-Dblend)below20°F(-7°C).Usingwinter-grade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovidesalowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristics,whichaidinstartingtheengineand
helppreventcloggingthefuellter.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
Incertainconditions,fuelingcanreleasestaticelectricityand
causeaspark,whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground,awayfrom
yourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbed,becauseinteriorcarpetsorplastictruck
bedlinersmayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removetheequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailer,andrefueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.
•Ifrefuellingtheequipmentwithitswheelsontheground
isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatruckor
trailerfromaportablecontainerratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafueldispensernozzle,keepthenozzlein
contactwiththerimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
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UsingBiodieselFuel
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultra-lowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Biodieselblendsmaydamagepaintedsurfaces.
•UseB5withabiodieselcontentof5%orlessincold
weather.
•Checkseals,hoses,andgasketsthatcomeincontactwith
thefuel,astheymaydegradeovertime.
•Thefuelltermaybecomepluggedforatimeafter
convertingtoabiodieselfuelblend.
•Contactyourdistributorformoreinformationabout
biodieselfuel.
StoringFuel
Ifyoustorefuelinastoragetank,itcanaccumulateforeign
materialorwater.Keepthefuelstoragetankoutside,and
keepthefuelascoolaspossible.Removewaterfromthefuel
inthestoragecontaineratregularintervals.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Fillthefueltankofthemachineattheendofeachday
topreventcondensationinthefueltank.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure20),andremove
thecapfromthetank.
Figure20
1.Fillerneck
Note:Removethecapslowlytoreducetheair
pressurebuildup.
2.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthenecktoallow
spaceforthefueltoexpand.
Note:Thefueltankcapacityis182L(48USgal).
3.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurelybyhand.
2.Fuel-tankcap(off)
DrainingWaterfromtheFuel-Water
Separator
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Removetheleftsidepanel;refertoRemovingtheSide
Panels(page46).
2.Placeadraincontainerbelowthedrainvalveonthe
fuel-waterseparator(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Fuel-waterseparator2.Drainvalve
3.Rotatethedrainvalvecounterclockwiseapproximately
3-1/2turnsuntilthevalvedropsdownfromthe
fuel-waterseparator(Figure22).
Note:Thevalveshouldextend25mm(1inch)from
theseparator.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;
however,checktheoillevelbeforeandafteryourststart
theengine.
Oilspecication:APIclassicationofCJ-4orhigher
Useonlyhigh-qualitySAE15W -40heavy-dutyengineoilwith
anAPIclassicationofCJ-4orhigher.
WhileSAE15W-40oilwithanAPIclassicationofCJ-4or
higherisrecommendedformostclimates,refertoFigure23
foroilviscosityrecommendationsforextremeclimates.
Figure23
Figure22
1.Openthedrainvalve.3.Closethedrainvalve.
2.Drainthewater.
4.Drainthewaterandsedimentfromtheseparatoruntil
clearfuelisvisible(Figure22).
5.Liftupthevalveandturnitclockwiseuntilitishand
tight(Figure22).
Note:Donotovertightenthedrainvalveofthe
fuel-waterseparator;overtighteningthevalvecan
damagethethreadsofthevalve.
Note:Limiteduseoflow-viscosityoilssuchasSAE10W-30
withanAPIclassicationofCJ-4orhighercanbeusedfor
easierstartingandprovidingsufcientoilowatambient
temperaturesbelow-5°C(23°F).However,continuoususeof
low-viscosityoilcandecreaseenginelife.
ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromanAuthorized
ToroServiceDealerineither15W -40or10W-30viscosity
withAPIclassicationCJ-4orhigher.SeethePartsCatalog
forpartnumbers.Also,refertotheengineoperator'smanual,
includedwiththemachine,forfurtherrecommendations.
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolow
ortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Iftheoil
levelisatorbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,addoilto
theenginetobringtheoilleveluptotheFullmark.Donot
overll.IftheoillevelisbetweentheFullandAddmarkson
thedipstick,youdonotneedtoaddoil.
1.Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurface.
2.Lowerallattachments,settheparkingbrake,stopthe
engine,andremovethekey.
6.Installtheleftsidepanel;refertoInstallingtheSide
Panels(page47).
Note:Ifyouhaveruntheengine,allowatleast15
minutesfortheengineoiltosettleinthecrankcase.
3.Removetheleft-sidepanel;refertoRemovingtheSide
Panels(page46).
4.Removethedipstickandwipeitcleanwithaclean
cloth(Figure24).
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CheckingtheCoolantLevelin
theReservoir
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Iftheengineoverheatwarningisdisplayedonthecontrol
panel,checkthecoolantlevelinthereservoirandaddcoolant
ifitislow.Alsoinspecttheenginecompartmentaroundthe
radiatorandclearawayanyobstructionstoairow .
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
andremovetheignitionkey.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
Figure24
1.Dipstick2.Dipsticktube
Figure25
5.Insertthedipstickfullyintothedipsticktube,then
removethedipstick(Figure24).
6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure25).
Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickshouldbebetween
theH(high)markandL(low)mark.
3.Removetheleftsidepanel;refertoRemovingtheSide
Panels(page46).
4.Checkthecoolantlevelinthereservoir(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Reservoir
2.Coolantlevel(halfway
betweentheAddandFull
marks)
•Iftheoillevelistoolow ,slowlypourasmall
amountofthespeciedoilintotheoil-llerneck
(Figure70)andwait3minutes;refertostep1in
FillingtheEnginewithOil(page49).
Important:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.
•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcessoiluntil
youobtainthecorrectoillevelonthedipstick;
refertoDrainingtheEngineOil(page48).
7.Repeatsteps4through6untiltheoilleveliscorrect.
8.Installthedipstickandoil-llcapsecurely.
9.Installtheleft-sidepanel;refertoInstallingtheSide
Panels(page47).
Note:Ensurethatthecoolantlevelisbetween1/4
and3/4ofthewayupinthesightglass(Figure26).
5.Addthespeciedcoolantuntilthecoolantlevelis
between1/4and3/4ofthewayupinthesightglass.
Note:Ensurethatthecoolantsolutionisthoroughly
mixedbeforellingthereservoir.
6.Installtheleftsidepanel;refertoInstallingtheSide
Panels(page47).
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