FormNo.3389-756RevA
PlowKit
RT1200Trencher
ModelNo.25463—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.25463E—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3389-756*A
WARNING
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Introduction
Thisvibratoryplowisanattachmentdesignedforuseon
Toroutilityequipmenttopullexiblepipeandcableintoand
throughsoil.Itisdesignedtobeusedbytrainedoperators
primarilyforroutingirrigationandutilitylinesunderground
withouthavingtodigatrenchforanundergroundtransectof
thepipeorcable.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Figure1
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Contents
Safety
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallingthePlowControlSwitches........................7
2PreparingtoInstalltheVibratoryPlow.....................8
3InstalltheCounterweighttotheTower
Assembly............................................................8
4PreparingtoInstalltheTowerandCounterweight
Assembly...........................................................10
5InstallingtheT owerandCounterweight
Assembly...........................................................11
6ConnectingtheLiftandSwingCylinder
Hoses................................................................15
7InstallingtheShakerBox.......................................19
8InstallingtheTiltandTrimCylinder
Hoses................................................................21
9InstallingtheHydraulicMotorHoses......................24
10BleedingtheAirfromtheTiltandTrim
CylindersandtheHydraulicMotor........................26
Operation....................................................................28
UsingtheTransportLock........................................28
UsingtheVibratoryPlow........................................29
TransportingtheTractionUnitwithaVibratory
Plow.................................................................39
Attachments/Accessories........................................39
OperatingTips......................................................40
Maintenance.................................................................41
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................41
GreasingtheFittings...............................................41
TorquingtheFastenersontheShakerBox..................42
Storage........................................................................43
Troubleshooting...........................................................44
Improperlyusingormaintainingthevibratoryplow
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandthoseinthe
tractionunit
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,
orDanger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.
Operator’ s Man ual
.Alwayspayattentionto
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedpower,gas,and/ortelephone
linesintheworkarea.Anelectricshockoran
explosionmayoccurifyouplowintoautilityline.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesanddonotplowinmarkedareas.Contactyour
localmarkingserviceorutilitycompanytohavethe
propertymarked(forexample,intheUnitedStates,
call811forthenationwidemarkingservice).
DANGER
Theplowbladeandothermovingpartsonthe
machinemaycutorseveryourhands,feet,orother
bodyparts.
•Keephands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour
bodyorclothingawayfromtheplowbladeand
othermovingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,or
inspectingthevibratoryplow,lowertheplowto
theground,stoptheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremovethekey.
WARNING
Whentheengineisoff,attachmentsintheraised
positioncangraduallylower.Someonebelow
theattachmentmaybepinnedorinjuredbythe
attachmentasitlowers.
Alwayslowertheattachmenteachtimeyoushut
offthetractionunit.
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WARNING
Whengoingupordownhill,themachinecould
overturniftheheavyendistowardthedownhill
side.Someonemaybepinnedorseriouslyinjured
bythemachineifitoverturns.
Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Anattached
vibratoryplowwillmakethebackendofthe
machineheavy.
WARNING
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.
Iflightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,
donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
CAUTION
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjectedinto
theskinmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew
hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjury;
otherwise,gangrenemayresult.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-hole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressure
hydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks;
neveruseyourhands.
CAUTION
Hydraulicttings,hydrauliclines/valves,and
hydraulicuidmaybehotandcanburnyouifyou
touchthem.
•Weargloveswhenmaintaininghydraulic
components.
•Allowthetractionunitandvibratoryplowto
coolbeforetouchinghydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1.Decal125-6671
125-6671
1.Explosionhazard;electricshockhazard—calllocalutilities
beforedigging.
125–6684
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,plow—keepbystanders
awayfromtheplow;stayawayfrommovingparts;keepall
guardsandsafetiesinplace.
Figure3
2.Decal125-6684(2)—bothsides
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Installation
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Switch
Nopartsrequired
Towerassembly1
Counterweightassembly
Hex-headbolt(1x8-1/2inch)
Hex-headbolt(1x3-1/2inch)
Washer(1inch)
Locknut(1inch)
Locknut(1inch)
Hex-headbolts(1x8-1/2inch)
Washers(1inch)
Nuts(1inch)
Connectortting(3/8inch)
Nopartsrequired
Connectortting(3/8inch)
Squarenut(5/16inch)
Clampblock(2hose)
Coverplate
Washer(5/16inch)
Bolt(5/16x2-3/4inch)
Squarenut(3/8inch)
Clampblock(3hose)
Bolt(3/8x2-3/4inch)
Washer(3/8inch)
Bar1
Qty.
10
Use
3
–
1
2
2
6
6
2
4
8
6
4
–
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Installtheplowoatswitches.
Preparetoinstallthevibratoryplow.
Installthecounterweighttothetower
assembly.
Preparetoinstallthetowerand
counterweightassembly .
Assemblethelower-centermounting
bolt(machineswithatrackdriveonly).
Connectthehydrauliccylinderhoses.
Installtheshakerbox.
Installthetiltandtrimcylinderhoses.
9
10
Important:Installafrontmountedaccessorysuchasthecounterweightandreelkitorthebackhoeontothetraction
unitbeforeinstallingthevibratoryplow.
Important:Installtheauxiliaryhydraulicskitontothetractionunitbeforeinstallingthevibratoryplow.
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
6
–
–
Installthehydraulicmotorhoses.
Bleedairfromthetiltandtrimcylinders
andthehydraulicmotor.
1
InstallingthePlowControl
Switches
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3
Switch
Procedure
1.Removethe6hex-angedbolts(12x30mm)that
securetherear-coverplatetotherearbulkheadofthe
machine,andremovethecoverplate(Figure4).
Figure5
Figure4
1.Buklkhead
2.Rear-coverplate
2.Removethe2ndleftmostand3rdleftmostblanking
platesfromthefromtheauxiliary-controlpanel(Figure
5).
3.Hex-angedbolts(12x30
mm)
1.2ndleft-most-switch
opening(auxiliary-control
panel)
2.Blankingplates
3.3rdleft-most-switch
opening(auxiliary-control
panel)
3.Pullthe2ndleftmostand3rdleftmost10-socket
connectorsofthewiringharnessofthemachine
throughtheswitchopeningswheretheblankingplugs
werelocated(Figure5).
4.Connectthe2ndand3rdleftmost10-socket
connectorsofthewiringharnesstothe10pin
connectorsofthe2oatswitches(Figure5).
5.Removethe4thrightmostblankingplatesfromthe
fromtheauxiliary-controlpane(Figure6).
4.10-socketconnector
5.Left
6.Switches(oat)
7
2
PreparingtoInstallthe
VibratoryPlow
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Movethetractionunittoalevelsurfaceandlowerall
attachments.
2.Stoptheengine,settheparkingbrake,andremovethe
keyfromtheignitionswitch.
Figure6
1.Blankingplates3.10-socketconnector
2.4rdright-most-switch
opening(auxiliary-control
panel)
6.Pullthe4thrightmost10-socketconnectorsofthe
wiringharnessofthemachinethroughtheswitch
openingswheretheblankingplugswerelocated(Figure
6)
7.Connectthe4thrightmost10-socketconnectorofthe
wiringharnesstothe10pinconnectoroftherotation
switch(Figure6).
8.Rotatetheswitchessothatthelargenotchinthebody
oftheswitchesareforward,andsnaptheswitches
intotheswitchopeningsintheauxiliary-controlpanel
(Figure7).
4.Switch(rotation)
3.Cleantheangeandtherearmountingplateofthe
tractionunit.
4.Ifyouareremovingthetrencherinordertoinstallthe
vibratoryplow ,cleanandcapthehydraulicttingsat
thetractionunitandthetrencher.
5.Securetheliftingequipmenttothetowerassembly
(Figure8).
Important:Ensurethattheliftingequipmenthas
aliftingcapacityofatleast794kg(1750lb).
Figure7
1.Smallnotch
2.Largenotch
9.Securethecoverplatetothebulkheadwiththe6
hex-headbolts(12x30mm)thatyouremovedinstep
1.
3.Forward
Figure8
6.Raisethetowerassemblyofftheoorasshownin
Figure8.
8
3
InstalltheCounterweightto
theTowerAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Towerassembly
1
Counterweightassembly
2
Hex-headbolt(1x8-1/2inch)
2
Hex-headbolt(1x3-1/2inch)
6
Washer(1inch)
6
Locknut(1inch)
Procedure
1.Useliftingequipmenttoraisethecounterweight.
Important:Ensurethattheliftingequipmenthas
aliftingcapacityofatleast743kg(1638lb).
Figure10
1.Locknut(1inch)4.Row3holes(for
2.Washer
3.Counterweight-mounting
hole
machineswith
wheels—2outerholes
only)
5.Row2holes(for
machineswithatrack
drive—2outerholesonly)
6.Hex-headbolt(1x3-1/2
inch)
2.Identifytherowsofholesinthemountingplateof
thetowerassemblythatyouwillusetosecurethe
counterweightforyourmachine(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Row1holes/slot
2.Row2holes/slot
(counterweight-mounting
holes—2outerholesonly)
3.Mountingplate
4.Row4holes
3.Alignthe2counterweight-mountingholeswiththe
outerRow2holesofthetowermountingplate(Figure
9andFigure10).
4.Securethecounterweighttothemountingplatewith
2bolts(1x3-1/2inch),2washers(1inch),and2
locknuts(1inch);refertoFigure10.
Note:Thewashersandlocknutsaligninsidethe
counterboreofthecounterweight,withthewashers
betweenthelocknutsandthecounterweight(Figure
10).
5.Tightentheboltsandnutsto1219to1490N-m(899
to1099ft-lb).
6.Assemble2hex-headbolts(1x8-1/2inch)and2
washersintothe2outer-toprowofmountingholesfor
thetowerassembly(Figure11).
Note:Ensurethatthecounterboresideofthe
counterweight-mountingholesarealignedawayfrom
thefaceofthemountingplateofthetowerassembly.
9
4
PreparingtoInstalltheTower
andCounterweightAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Locknut(1inch)
Procedure
Figure11
1.Tower/counterweight
assembly
2.Washer(1inch)
7.Locatetheliftingequipmentsothatitsupportsthe
counterweightandtoweratthe2liftingeyesofthe
counterweightandthecradleandlowerstrut(Figure
12).
3.Hex-headbolt(1x8-1/2
inch)
1.Locatetheholesandslotsinthemountingplateofthe
tractionunitformountingthetowerandcounterweight
assembly.
•Formachineswiththetrackdrive,usethe25
mm(1inch)holes/slotatRows2and5(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Counterweight-liftingeye
2.Cradle
Figure12
1.Row2holes3.Row5holesandslot
2.Rearmountingplate
•Formachineswithwheels,usethe25mm(1
inch)slots/holesatRows1and4(Figure14).
3.Lowerstrut
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Figure14
1.Row1slots3.Row4holesandslot
2.Rearmountingplate
2.Formachineswithwheeldrive—fromunderthe
backofthemachine,insert2locknutsintothenut
retainerslocatedattheforward-outboardfaceofthe
rear-attachmentmountingplate(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Mountingplate(traction
unit)
2.Nutretainer
3.Locknut
Figure16
1.Row5slot,rearmounting
plate
2.Washers(1inch)
2.Positionthetowerandcounterweightassemblyas
follows:
3.Hex-headbolts(1x8-1/2
inch)
4.Rearward
•Formachineswiththetrackdrive—alignthe2
hex-headbolts(1x8-1/2inch)thatyouinstalled
instep6of4PreparingtoInstalltheTowerand
CounterweightAssembly(page10)withtheRow2
holesinthemountingplateofthetractionunitthat
youidentiedinFigure13;refertoFigure17.
5
InstallingtheTowerand
CounterweightAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4
Hex-headbolts(1x8-1/2inch)
8
Washers(1inch)
6
Nuts(1inch)
AligningtheTowerandCounterweight
AssemblytotheMachine
1.Insert1hex-headbolt(1x8-1/2inch)andwasher(1
inch)throughthecenterRow5slot(Figure16).
1.Rearmountingplateon
thetractionunit
2.Bolt(1x8-1/2inch)
•Formachineswithwheeldrive—alignthe2
hex-headbolts(1x8-1/2inch)thatyouinstalledin
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Figure17
3.Counterweight
step6of2PreparingtoInstalltheVibratoryPlow
(page8)withtheRow1slotsinthemountingplate
ofthetractionunitthatyouidentiedinFigure14;
refertogure17.
Figure20
Figure18
1.Rearmountingplateon
thetractionunit
2.Bolt(1x8-1/2inch)
3.Counterweight
3.Movethetowerandcounterweightassemblytoward
themachineuntilthebolts(1x8-1/2inch)are
partiallyinsertedthroughtheadjacentholesonthe
counterweightandmountingplates.
RemovingtheSwingCylinder
1.Disconnecttheextend,extendcrossover,andretract
crossoverhosesfromthehydraulicttingsintheswing
cylinder(Figure19).
1.Plug
2.Upperswing-lug
3.Rodtting
3.Removethespringpinfromtheswing-lugspacerfor
theswingcylinder.
Figure21
1.Springpin
2.Swing-lugspacer4.Swingcylinder
3.Wristpin
4.Removethewristpinfromtheswing-lugsandrod
tting(Figure20andFigure21).
Figure19
1.Extendhose3.Retract-crossoverhose
2.Extend-crossoverhose
2.Usingawrenchwithasquaredrive,removetheplug
fromtheupperswing-lug(Figure20).
5.Removethelowersnapringfromthepivotpinatthe
forwardendoftheswingcylinder(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Swingcylinder3.Pivotpin(swingcylinder)
2.Lower-snapring
6.Raisethepivotpinuntiltheswingcylinderisfreefrom
theforwardmountinglugs(Figure22).
Note:Useapieceoftapetoholdthepivotpinup.
7.Removetheswingcylinderandthe2washers(1-1/4
inch)fromtheswingframe(Figure23).
Note:Thesingcylinderweightsapproximately17kg
(38lb).
Figure24
1.Bolt(1x8-1/2
inch)—centerRow-5
holeinthetower-mounting
plate
2.Locknut(1inch)
3.Washer(1inch)
Note:Movethetowerandcounterweightassembly
towardthemountingplateofthemachineasneededto
threadthenutontothebolt(Figure25).
Figure25
Machinewithtracksshown;alsoappliestoamachinewith
wheels
Figure23
1.Swingcylinder2.Washers(1-1/4inch)
AssemblingtheTowerand
CounterweightAssemblytothe
Machine
1.Threadalocknut(1inch)andwasher(1inch)ontothe
lowercenterbolt(1x8-1/2inch)thatyouinstalledin
step1ofAssemblingtheTowerandCounterweight
AssemblytotheMachine(page13);refertoFigure24.
1.Towerandcounterweight
2.Mountingplate(machine)
2.Insert2bolts(1x8-1/2inch)intotheoutboardholes
inRow5andabolt(1x8-1/2inch)inthecenterslot
inRow1ofthetower-mountingplate(Figure26).
Note:Formachineswithwheel—threadthe2
outboardboltsintothenutsinthenutretainersthat
youinstalledinstep2of4PreparingtoInstallthe
TowerandCounterweightAssembly(page10).
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Figure26
Machinewithtracksshown;alsoappliestoamachinewith
wheels
1.Washer—Row1slot3.Washers—outerRow5
2.Bolt(1x8-1/2inch)—Row
1slot
holes
4.Bolt(1x8-1/2inch)—outer
Row5holes
3.Assemblethenutsandwashersasfollows:
•Formachineswiththetrackdrive—threadthe5
locknuts(1inch)and5washers(1inch)ontothe
shanksofthe5bolt(1x8-1/2inch)attheforward
sideofthemountingplateforthemachine(Figure
27).
Figure27
Bottomview
1.Towerandcounterweight
assembly
2.Bolt(1x8-1/2inch)
3.Locknutandwasher(1
inch)
•Formachineswithwheeldrive—atthetop
forwardsideofthemountingplateforthemachine,
threadthe3locknuts(1inch)and3washers(1
inch)ontotheshanksofthe3bolt(1x8-1/2inch)
forRow1(Figure28).
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InstallingtheSwingCylinder
1.Inserttheswingcylinderbetweenthemountinglugs
atthetower-mountingplateandtheswinglugsatthe
swingframe(Figure29).
Figure29
Figure28
1.Bolt(1x8-1/2inch)3.Locknut(1inch)
2.Washer(1inch)
4.Torquethebottomcenterbolt(1x8-1/2inch)and
locknutto1219to1490N-m(899to1099ft-lb).
5.Torquetheother5bolts(1x8-1/2inch)andlocknuts
to1219to1490N-m(899to1099ft-lb).
1.Upper-mountinglug
(swingframe)
2.Rodtting
3.Swingcylinder
4.Washer
5.Mountinglugs
(tower-mountingplate)
2.Insertthe2washers(1-1/4inch)betweentheforward
swingcylindermountingpointandthemountinglugs
attheswingframe(Figure29).
3.Alignholesinthecylinder,washersandlugs,andinsert
thepivotpinthroughtheholes(Figure22).
4.Securethepivotpinwiththesnapring(Figure22)that
youremovedinstep5ofRemovingtheSwingCylinder
(page12).
5.Alignholeintherodttingwiththeholesintheswing
lugsoftheswingframe(Figure21)
6.Installthewristpinthroughtheholesintherodtting
andswinglugs(Figure21).
Note:Ensurethatthecrossdrilledholeinthe
wristpinisalignedwiththecrossdrilledholeinthe
swing-lugspacer
7.Installthespringpin(Figure21)thatyouremoved
instep3ofRemovingtheSwingCylinder(page12)
throughthecrossdrilledholesintheswing-lugspacer
andwristpin.
8.Installtheplug(Figure20)thatyouremovedinstep2
ofInstallingtheSwingCylinder(page15).
9.Connecttheextend,extendcrossover,andretract
crossoverhosesthatyouremovedinstep1of
RemovingtheSwingCylinder(page12)tothehydraulic
ttingsintheswingcylinder(Figure19).
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