Toro 39514 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3421-850RevB
24inStand-OnAerator
ModelNo.39514—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3421-850*B
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orotherreproductiveharm.
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theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
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Introduction
Thisaeratorisintendedforusebytrainedoperators inresidentialandcommercialapplications.The machineisprimarilydesignedforaeratingareasof well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialgrounds,parks, sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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1.Safety-alertsymbol
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
AeratorSafety....................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup.......................................................................11
1CheckingTireAirPressure.............................11
2ServicingtheEngineOil..................................11
3CheckingtheBatteryCharge..........................11
4CheckingtheTransmissionFluid...................12
5ChecktheAuxiliaryHydraulicFluid
Level.............................................................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................20
Operation................................................................20
AddingFuel......................................................20
OpeningandClosingtheFuelShutoff
Valve.............................................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
CheckingtheSafetyInterlock...........................22
LoweringtheTines...........................................22
ChangingtheTineDepthSetting......................22
Locking/UnlockingtheTineDepth
Setting...........................................................22
AdjustingtheOperatorWeightControl
Valve.............................................................22
RaisingtheTines..............................................23
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................23
DrivingtheMachine..........................................23
PositioningtheAir-CleanerCoverforColdor
WarmAirT emperature..................................24
AdjustingtheFrontReference/Speed
ControlBar....................................................25
LoadingtheMachine........................................25
TransportingtheMachine.................................25
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
PreparingforMaintenance...............................28
Lubrication..........................................................29
LubricatingtheChains......................................29
LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................29
EngineMaintenance...........................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................30
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................32
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................33
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................34
JumpStartingtheMachine...............................34
ServicingtheBattery.........................................35
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................36
CheckingtheDriveTireAirPressure.................36
CheckingtheWheelHubBolts..........................36
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts..............................................................36
CheckingtheConditionoftheChains...............36
CheckingtheSprocketCondition......................36
MaintainingtheChain.......................................36
CheckingtheT orqueoftheTransmission
OutputShaftNut...........................................37
AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage................37
AdjustingtheMotionControlTracking...............37
BrakeMaintenance.............................................38
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................38
BeltMaintenance................................................38
CheckingtheConditionandT ensionofthe
Belts..............................................................38
AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPumpDrive
Belt................................................................38
CheckingtheTransmissionDriveBelt
Tension.........................................................38
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................39
AuxiliaryHydraulicFluidSpecication..............39
CheckingtheAuxiliaryHydraulicFluid
Level.............................................................39
ChangingtheAuxiliaryHydraulicReservoir
FluidandFilter..............................................39
TransmissionFluidSpecication......................39
CheckingtheTransmissionFluidLevel.............40
ChangingtheHydraulicTransmissionFilters
andFluid.......................................................40
TineMaintenance.................................................41
CheckingtheTines...........................................41
AdjustingtheTineDriveChain..........................42
AdjustingtheReturn-to-UpSpring....................42
Cleaning..............................................................43
CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaust
SystemArea.................................................43
RemovingtheEngineShroudsandCleaning
theCoolingFins............................................43
CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine...............43
DisposingofWaste...........................................43
Storage...................................................................44
Troubleshooting......................................................45
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),which meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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.
Thisproductiscapableofinjuringyourhandsand feet.Followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious injuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamage toproperty.
Anyuseofthismachineotherthanaeratingturfgrass couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmade
byothermanufacturersthatdonotmeetANSI certicationmaycausenoncomplianceofthis machine.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readthemanuallanguage,itistheowner's responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Preparation

Locateandmarkundergroundhazards.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety
glasses,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.Tieback longhair.Donotwearloosejewelry.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremoveallobjectsfromtheareabeforeusing themachine.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare
ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachine whentheengineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
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Operation

Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Operatethemachineonlyinwell-litareas,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingthe engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’s position.
Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Reduced footingcouldcauseslipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine. Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheshields
orotherguardssecurelyinplace.Ensurethatall interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,and functioningproperly.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
theparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheengine, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperator's positionforanyreason.
Stopequipment,shutofftheengine,removethe
key,andinspectthetinesafterstrikingobjectsorif anabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthetine
assembly.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensureaclearpath.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.Keep
petsandbystandersawayfromanoperating machine.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Fullyraisethe tinesifyouarenotaerating.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SafeHandlingofFuels

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
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.

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.
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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.
Useafull-widthrampforloadingthemachineinto
atraileroratruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

AeratorSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou mustknow.

GeneralOperation

Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,
branches,doorways,electricalwires,etc.)before operatingunderanyobjects,anddonotcontact them.
Usecautionwhenyouareridingontheplatform
anddrivingthemachineovercurbs,rocks,roots, orotherobstructions.
Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.
Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,waterorotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese areas.
Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.
Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.
Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
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Service

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.
Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Neverdo anythingtointerferewiththeintendedfunctionofa safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.
Checkthebrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
servicethebrakesasrequired.
115-4212
1.Hydraulic-uidlevel
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.
117-2718
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
decal115-4212
decal121-6150
121-6150
1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot—stayawayfrommoving parts.
decal117-2718
decal121-6161
121-6161
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsinplace.
decal120-9570
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decal126-7875
126-7875
121-6163
1.Presstolowerthetines.2.Releasetoraisethetines.
1.Fuselocation
2.Relaylocation
3.Main(20A)
decal121-6163
4.Auxiliary(15A)
5.Startrelay
6.Notused
135-3685
1.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicing thismachine.
2.Cleanandoilthechainsandcheckthechaintensiontwice every8hours
3.Seetheengineowner’smanualforservice8.Checkthehydraulicoilleveltwice(Useonlyrecommended
4.Checktheauxiliarypumpdrivebelttensionevery50hours9.Checktheauxiliaryhydraulictank(UseonlyAW-32hydraulic
5.Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearingstwiceevery100hours10.Greasethetineshaftbearings4timesevery25hours
6.Greasethebeltidlerpivotevery100hours
7.Checkthetirepressure-23psitwiceevery50hours
hydraulicuid)every50hours
uid)every50hours
8
decal135-3685
135-1854
STOP
LB KG
135-2013
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1.Parkingbrake4.Depthsetting—lock
2.Tineengagementlockout switch
3.Tines—down
decal135-1854
5.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
decal135-2013-1
135-2013
1.Operatorweightadjustment
5.Throttle—slow9.Parkingbrake—engage
2.Increase6.Engine—on10.Parkingbrake—release
3.Decrease7.Engine—start
4.Throttle—fast8.Engine—off
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decal135-2014b
135-2014
1.Fast6.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving backward
11.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupdebris beforeoperatingthemachine.
2.Slow7.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.12.Warning—shutofftheengine,engage theparkingbreak,andremovethe ignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Neutral
8.Warning—keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthemachine.
4.Reverse
9.Warning—Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot;tines—stay awayfrommovingparts;keepall
13.Tippinghazard–Donotoperatethe machineneardrop-offs.
14.Tippinghazard–Donotturnsharply whiletravelingfast;slowdownandturn gradually.
guardsinplace.
5.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving forward
10.Warning—Donotoperatethemachine unlessyouaretrained.
15.Tippinghazard–Donotusesplitramps; usefullwidthrampstoloadamachine fortransport.
135-3183
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.
2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
3.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.
decal135-3183
135-2016
1.Electronictinedepth-decrease
2.Electronictinedepth-increase
3.Pressandhold1secondtoturnon—tineground engagementfootswitchunlock
4.Pressandhold1secondtoturnoff—tineground engagementfootswitchlock
decal135-2016
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
3 4 5
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
Key2
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
1

CheckingTireAirPressure

NoPartsRequired
Qty.
Qty.
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Startthemachine.
Checkthebatterycharge.
Checkingthetransmissionuid.
Checktheauxiliaryhydraulicuidlevel.
Use
Use
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CheckingtheBattery Charge

Procedure
Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires,andadjust thepressureasneeded;refertoCheckingtheDrive
TireAirPressure(page36).
Note:Youdonotadjustairpressureforthe
semi-pneumaticcastertires.
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ServicingtheEngineOil

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theengineisshippedwithoil;checktheengine-oil leveland,ifnecessary,addoiltothespeciedlevel; refertoEngine-OilSpecication(page30)and
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page31).
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Themachineisshippedwithalled,lead-acidbattery , Checkthechargeofthebatteryand,ifnecessary , chargeit;refertoChargingtheBattery(page35).
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4

CheckingtheTransmission Fluid

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetransmissionisshippedwithtransmissionuid. Checkthetransmissionuidleveland,ifnecessary, adduidtothespeciedlevel;refertoTransmission
FluidSpecication(page39)andCheckingthe TransmissionFluidLevel(page40).
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ChecktheAuxiliary HydraulicFluidLevel

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirisshippedwith hydraulicuid.Checkthehydraulicreservoiruid leveland,ifnecessary,adduidtothespeciedlevel; refertoAuxiliaryHydraulicFluidSpecication(page
39)CheckingtheAuxiliaryHydraulicFluidLevel(page
39).
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
Controls
1.Platform
2.Parkingbrakelever5.Fuelcap
3.Enginecontrols
4.Motion-controllevers
Figure4
1.Tinegroundengagement footswitch
2.Operatorweight adjustmentcontrol
3.Multi-functionswitch
4.Leftmotion-controllever
5.Frontreferencebar
6.Throttle
7.Choke
8.Rightmotion-controllever
9.Hourmeter
10.Parking-brakehandle
11.Ignitionswitch
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversarelocatedoneachsideof thetopconsoleandcontroltheforwardandreverse motionofthemachine.
Movetheleversforwardorbackwardtocontrolthe drivewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse respectively.Thewheelspeedisproportionaltothe amountyoumovethelever.
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Important:Thetinesrotatewhenthe
motion-controlleversaremovedoutofthe NEUTRALposition.
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Figure6
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Figure5
1.Leftmotion-controllever
2.Rightmotion-controllever6.Neutral
3.Frontreferencebar
4.Frontofmachine8.Rearreferencebar
5.Forward
7.Reverse
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure4)islocatedonthecontrol console(redlever).
Usethethrottlelevertocontrolenginespeed.Move thethrottleleverforwardtoincreaseenginespeed; movingthethrottleleverrearwardtodecreasethe enginespeed.
Note:Movethethrottleleverforwardintothedetent
forfullthrottle.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrol(Figure4)islocatedonthecontrol console.
Usethechokecontroltoaidinstartingacoldengine. PulloutthechokecontroltosetthechoketotheON position;pressinthechokelevertoreducethechoke.
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1.OFF3.START
2.ON
Parking-BrakeHandle
Theparking-brakehandleislocatedonthecontrol console,totherightofthekeyswitch(Figure4).
Note:Thebrakehandleengagesaparkingbrakein
eachofthetransmissions.
T oengagetheparkingbrake,pullthehandleback
towardyou.
T oreleasetheparkingbrake,pushthehandleall
thewayforwardawayfromyou.
Whenparkingonaslope,chockorblockthewheels inadditiontoengagingtheparkingbrake.Tiedown themachineandengagetheparkingbrakewhen transportingthemachine.
Fuel-ShutoffLever
Locatedundertheaircleaneronthefrontrightside.
Thefuel-shutoffleverisusedtoshutoffthefuelwhen youwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,whileyou aretransportingthemachinetoandfromthejobsite, andwhenthemachineisparkedinsideabuilding.
Note:Pulloutthechokecontroltosetthechoketo
theONposition.
Note:Donotrunawarmenginewiththechokein
theONposition.
IgnitionSwitch
TheIgnitionswitchislocatedontherightsideofthe controlconsole(Figure4).
UsetheIgnitionkeytostartandshutofftheengine. Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,ON,andSTART (Figure6).
Rotatethehandlecounterclockwisetoopen;rotate clockwiseto90°toclose.
Drive-WheelReleaseValves
WARNING
Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbetweentheengineand transaxles,whichcouldresultinserious injuryordeath.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allthemovingpartstostopbeforeaccessing thedrive-wheelreleasevalves.
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WARNING
Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulicdriveunitscancausesevereburns.
Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.
Locatedontheleftandrightsidesabovethe transaxles.
Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thewasheron theleverispositionedoutsidetheslots.Ifyoumust pushthemachinebyhand,thevalvesmustbeinthe releasedposition(seeFigure7).
OperatorWeightAdjustment Control
Theoperatorweightadjustmentvalveislocatedatthe leftsideofthecontrolconsole(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Operatorweightadjustmentcontrol
Usetheoperatorweightadjustmentvalvetohelp compensatefortheweightoftheoperatorsothatthe machineachievesthecorrectaeratingpressure,plug length,andtohelpmaximizelateralmachinestability.
Figure7
1.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
2.Washeroutsideofslot
Toreleasethedrivewheels,movethelevertothe largeropeningoftheslot,pushitinuntilthewasher isinsidetheframe,thenmovetheleverbacktothe narrowportionoftheslot.Repeatthisoneachside ofthemachine.
Releasetheparkingbrake.Y oucannowpushthe machinebyhand.
Donottowthemachine.
Toresetthedrivesystembacktotheoperating position,movethelevertothelargeropeningofthe slot,pulloutwarduntilthewasherisoutsideofthe frame,thenmovetheleverbacktothenarrowportion oftheslotoneachsideofthemachine.
3.Leverpositiontopushthe machine
4.Washerinsideslot
Note:Eachoperatormustadjustthesystempressure
sothatthedrivetireslightlytouchtheground.
Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthegroundat
alltimestomaximizelateralmachinestability.
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Tine-PressureControl
Thetine-pressurecontrolislocatedontheleftsideof thecontrolconsole(Figure4).
Usethetine-pressurecontroltoadjustthedownward pressureonthetinesandcoredepth.Rotatethe controlcounterclockwisetodecreasethepressure andthelengthoftheaerationplug;rotateitclockwise toincreasethepressureandincreasethelengthof theaerationplug.
TineGroundEngagementFoot Switch
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthe tines.Ensurethatthetinesareaisclearofany obstructionsbeforeloweringit.
Theswitchislocatedontheoperatorplatform.
Tolowerthetinesintotheground,standonthe tinegroundengagementswitch.T oraisethetines, removeyourfootfromtheswitch.
Thisswitchcanbelockedout(disabled)withthe multi-functionswitch.
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T apandholdthebottomoftheswitchtooverride
andlockout(disable)thefootswitch.TheLED illuminatesinthehourmeter/tineengagement display.Usethisfeaturewhentransportingthe aerator.
T ounlock,tapandholdthetopofthemulti-function
switchuntiltheLEDlightdisappears.
Note:Thelockoutfeatureisengagedeachtimethe
engineisswitchedoff.
Multi-FunctionSwitch
Themulti-functionswitchislocatedtotheleftofthe hourmeter/tineengagementdisplay.
Thisswitchallowstheoperatortodothefollowing:
Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsintheparking
brakesettingwhenitmeetsthesafetostartmode (parkingbrakeengaged).
Thetineengagementdisplaymonitorsand
displaystheelectronictinedepthsetting.
increaseordecreasethedepthofaerationplug
lockorunlockthetinedepthsetting
resetmaintenanceservicereminderscreens
SmartController/ElectronicDepth Control
HourMeter/TineEngagementDisplay
Locatedtotheleftoftheignitionswitchonthecontrol console.
Thehourmetermonitorsanddisplaysengine
hours.
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Figure10
TineEngagementDisplay
1.LCDIndicators/Informationscreen
2.Tinedepthstatusbar
3.Tinedepthsettingindicator
4.LEDstatuslight
Therearetwowaystoactivatethedisplay.
1.T apthemulti-functionswitcheitherupordown todisplaythetineengagementmeter.
2.Steponthetinegroundengagementfootswitch.
Ahighernumberonthestatusbarincreasesthe lengthoftheaerationplugandalowernumber decreasesit.
Note:Ifthepluglengthisnotthedesiredlength,you
mayneedtoadjustthemachinetoaccommodate foryourweight;refertotheAdjustingtheOperator
WeightControlV alve(page22).
Figure9
HourMeterDisplay
1.LCDIndicators/Informationscreen
2.Hourdisplay
3.LEDstatuslight
Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhen themachineisrunning.Hoursarenotdisplayed whenthemachineisaerating.
LEDStatusLights
Locatedontherightsideofthehourmeter/tine
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engagementdisplay.
TheLEDismulti-coloredtoindicatethesystemstatus andislocatedontherightsideofthepanel.
SolidGreen—indicatesnormaloperatingactivity
BlinkingRed—indicatesthatafaultisactive
SolidRed—indicatesthatmaintenanceis
required
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ScreenIcons
Start-upScreens
Theinformationscreenusesthefollowingicons:
AeratingHoursParkingbrake
BatteryVoltageEngineOilMaintenance
HourMeter
TransmissionOil
Maintenance
WhenthekeyisswitchedfromOFFtoRUNposition, thefollowingscreensdisplayfor2seconds.TheLED statuslightchangesfromredtoorangetogreen.
Therstscreendisplaysthermwareversion.
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Figure11
Thesecondscreendisplaystheaerationhourstothe tenthofanhour.
VoltageErrorValveSolenoidError
ValveSolenoidConnection
Error
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Figure12
Thethirdscreendisplaysthebatteryvoltagetothe tenthofavolt.
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Figure13
Thefourthscreendisplaysthehoursuntiltheengine oilmaintenanceisrequired.Iftheserviceisnot performed,thetimeisrecordedasnegativehoursto indicatethenumberofhourspastduefortheservice (upto-500hours).
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Figure14
Thenalscreendisplayedisthehoursuntil transmissionoilmaintenanceisrequired.Ifthe serviceisnotperformed,thetimeisrecordedas negativehourstoindicatethenumberofhourspast duefortheservice(upto-500hours).
enginehoursandthencountsdownfrom100 hoursforeachserviceintervalthereafter.
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Figure16
2.ServiceTransmission
Thetransmissionoilmaintenancereminder countsdownfromtheinitialbreak-inservice intervalof250enginehoursandthencounts downfrom500hoursforeachserviceinterval thereafter.
Figure15
MaintenanceReminderScreens
Thehourmeterdisplaysthenumberofengine hoursuntileithertheengineoilortransmissionoil maintenanceisdue.Thereminderashesandthe LEDdisplaysasteadyredlight.
Analertoccurswhenthehourcounterreacheszero. Iftheserviceisnotperformed,thetimeisrecorded asnegativehourstoindicatethenumberofhours pastduefortheservice(upto-500hours)(reference
Figure16andFigure17).Thehourmeterswitches
betweenthedefaultscreenandtheactivealert screen.Ifmorethan1alertisactive,thedisplay cyclesbetweenthealertsintheorderthatthey occurredbeforecyclingbacktothedefaultscreen.
Thealertsonlydisplaywhenthedefaultscreenhas beenactivefor2seconds;howeverifthekeyismoved totheSTARTposition,thealertsoccurimmediately. Whenthemachineisaerating,thealertscreendoes notdisplaybuttheLEDstatuslightremainsasteady red.
Therearetwomaintenancereminders:
1.ServiceEngine
Theengine-oilserviceremindercountsdown fromtheinitialbreak-inserviceintervalof5
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Figure17
Youcanresetmaintenanceremindersmanually.
Y oucanentertheengineservicereminderreset
modebycyclingthekeyswitchbetweentheRUN positionandtheOFFposition4timeswithin8 secondswiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
WhentheServiceEnginescreendisplays andashes,youcanresettheengine-oil maintenancereminderbypressingthedownon themulti-functionswitch.Oncethereminder resets,thescreenexitstheServiceEngine screenandreturnstothedefaultscreen.
YoucanexittheServiceEnginescreenatany timebyturningthekeytoeithertheOFForthe STARTposition.
Y oucanenterthetransmission-oilmaintenance
reminderresetmodebycyclingthekeyswitch fromtheRUNpositiontotheOFFpositionandback totheRUNposition,6timeswithin8seconds,with theparkingbrakeengaged.
WhentheServiceTransmissionscreendisplays andashes,youcanresetthetransmission-oil
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maintenancereminderbypressingdownonthe multi-functionswitch.
YoucanexittheServiceEnginescreenatany timebyturningthekeytoeithertheOFForthe STARTposition.
AlertsandErrorMessages
Thesystemiscapableofdisplayingthefollowing errors:
VoltageError
ThisoccurswhentheKey-Runvoltageislessthan
12.3orgreaterthan16,avoltageerrorashes. TheLEDashesaredlight.
Figure18
ValveSolenoidOpenError
ValveSolenoidOvercurrentError
Ifanovercurrenteventoccurs,thenumber2 displaysinthelowerleftcornerofthescreen. Checkthevalvesolenoidandinspectitfordamage andwear.TheLEDashesaredlight.
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Figure20
1.Number2displays
ValveSolenoidConnectionError
ThesystemdisplaystheValveSolenoid ConnectionErroralertandtheLEDashesred whenthesystemdetectsanerror.Ifthevalve
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solenoidsareconnectedincorrectly(i.e.the connectorforthereliefvalveisconnectedtothe othervalvesolenoid)thetinesdonotoperateuntil thefaultiscorrected.
Ifeither1ofthe2valvesolenoidsdisconnect,the number6displaysinthelowerleftcornerofthe screen.TheLEDashesaredlight.
Figure19
1.Number6displays
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Figure21
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Specications
Height
Length
Width
RPM(FullSpeed)3800±100rpm(noload)
Aerationwidth
Coringrange1.3to12.7cm(0.5to5inches)
Holespersquarefoot
Tines36
Weight
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
129.5cm(51inches)
173.2cm(68.6inches)
90.2cm(35.5inches)
61cm(24inches)
4.6
388kg(856lb)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

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 awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof fuel.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.
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FuelSpecication
Petroleum fuel
Ethanol blended fuel
Important:Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh
fuel(lessthan30daysold).
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Useunleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87 orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Useanunleaded-gasolineblendwithupto10% ethanol(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiary butylether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeis notapprovedforuse.Neverusegasolinethat containsmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume,such asE15(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains 20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85% ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

OpeningandClosingthe FuelShutoffValve

Controlfuelowtotheenginewiththefuelshutoff valveasfollows:
T oopenthefuel-shutoffvalve,fullyrotatethe
handleforthevalveleft.
T oclosethefuel-shutoffvalve,fullyrotatethe
handleofthevalveright.
Figure22
1.Fueltank
2.Fuel-shutoffvalve(open position)
3.Fuel-shutoffvalve(closed position)
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Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineatall timestokeepthefuelfreshlongerwhenusedas directedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FuelingtheMachine

Fuel-tankcapacity:7L(1.9USgallons)
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.

StartingtheEngine

1.Leavethemotion-controlleversinneutraland engagetheparkingbrake.
2.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW andFASTpositions.
3.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforward intotheONposition.Onawarmengine,leave thechokeintheOFFposition.
4.TurnignitionswitchtotheSTARTposition. Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.
Important:Donotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethan10secondsat atime.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allow a60-secondcool-downperiodbetween startingattempts.Failuretofollowthese guidelinescanburnoutthestartermotor
5.IfthechokeisintheONposition,gradually returnchoketotheOFFpositionastheengine warmsup.
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CheckingtheSafety Interlock

Important:Ensurethattheoperatorsafety
mechanismsareconnectedandarefullyfunction priortouse.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotpasseitherofthetests
thatfollow,Donotoperatethemachine.Contact yourauthorizedT orodistributor.

CheckingtheEngineStarting Circuit

Note:Thestateparkingbrakeinterlockyouare
checkingisshowninbold.
EngagetheparkingbrakeThestarterrotates

CheckParkingBrakeInterlock

switchforyourcomfort.T oadjustit,loosenthe footrockerbarhardware,slidethebarforward orrearward,andtightenthehardware.

ChangingtheTineDepth Setting

1.Stopthemachineandengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Pressthemulti-functionswitchtoactivatethe display.
3.CyclethekeyswitchbetweentheRUNposition andtheOFFposition5times.Thetinedepth settingindicator(triangle)onthedisplaywill begintoash.
4.T apthemulti-functionswitchupordownto settheaerationdepth.T apthebottomofthe multi-functionswitchtolowerthetinedepthto removealongerplug.Tapthetopoftheswitch toraisethetinedepthtoremoveashorterplug.
Note:Theidealplugdepthis2.5to3inches(6.4
to7.6cm).Adjustthecontrolstoadapttothesoil conditions.
Note:Thestateparkingbrakeinterlockyouare
checkingisshowninbold.
DisengagetheparkingbrakeThestartershouldnot
rotate

LoweringtheTines

DANGER
Therotatingtinesundertheenginedeckare dangerous.Tinecontactcancauseserious injuryorkillyou.
Donotputhandsorfeetunderthemachine whentheengineisrunning.
1.SetthrottletotheFASTposition.
2.T aptheswitchoncetodisplaythetine engagementdepthsetting;adjustifnecessary.
3.Lowerthetinesbypressingonthetineground engagementfootswitch.
4.Standontheswitchandmovethemotion-control leversforwardtoaerate.

Locking/UnlockingtheTine DepthSetting

Thesettingscanbelockedorleftunlocked.
T olockthesetting,Turntheignitionkeyfromthe
OFFtotheONposition5times.TheLEDstatus lightilluminatesinthetineengagementdisplay (referenceFigure10).
T ounlockthesetting,pressandholdthebottom
oftheswitchfor1second.TheLEDstatuslight turnsoff.
SwitchthekeytotheOFForSTARTpositionwhenyou arenished.

AdjustingtheOperator WeightControlValve

Note:Adjustthesystempressuresothatthedrive
tireslightlytouchtheground.
Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthegroundat
alltimestomaximizelateralmachinestability.
1.Raisethetines,drivetheaeratortoahard,at turfsurface,andstoptheaerator,butleavethe enginerunning.
2.Standontheoperator’splatform.
Note:Youcanadjustthefootrockerbar,
locatedbehindthetinegroundengagementfoot
3.Pressthetinegroundengagementfootswitch tolowerthetines.
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Ifthemachineraisesandthegroundtires
arenolongertouching,rotatetheknob fortheoperatorweightadjustmentcontrol counterclockwise(Figure23)tolowerthe machineuntilthetirestouchtheground.
Ifthetinesarenottouchingtheground,
rotatetheknobcontrolclockwiseuntilthe tineslowerandtouchtheground(butnot raisethemachine).
Figure23
1.Knob(operatorweightadjustmentcontrol)
Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthe
groundatalltimestomaximizelateral machinestability.
4.Releasethetinegroundengagementfootswitch toraisethetines.
5.Whileholdingthepositionoftheknobforthe weightcontrolvalve,tightenthejamnut.
Note:Ifyouarehavingdifcultymaintainthe
valveadjustmentwhiletighteningthejamnut, useahexkeyintheshaftoftheweightcontrol valve.
3.Activatethetineengagementfootswitchlockout.
4.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW andFASTpositions.
5.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtotheOFF positiontoshutofftheengine.
6.Engagetheparkingbrake.
7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingtheengine.
8.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenyouwillnot usethemachineforafewdays,whenyouare transportingthemachine,orwhenthemachine isparkedinsideabuilding.

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning
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onelevertoomuchaheadoftheother. Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine, whichmaycausedamagetothemachineor injury.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.
Important:Tobeginmovement(forwardor
backward),thebrakelevermustbedisengaged (pushedforward)beforethemotion-controllevers canbemoved.

RaisingtheTines

1.Removeyourfootfromthetineground engagementfootswitch
2.TurntheignitionkeyfromtheONpositiontothe OFFposition.
Important:Thetinesarerotatingwhenthe
motion-controlleverismovedoutoftheneutral position.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Movethemotion-controlleversbacktothe neutralpositionandbringthemachinetoafull stop.
2.Liftyourfootoffofthetinegroundengagement footswitchcontroltoraisethetines.
Figure24
1.Leftmotion-controllever
2.Rightmotion-controllever6.Neutral
3.Frontreferencebar
4.Frontofmachine8.Rearreferencebar
DrivingForward
1.Ensurethatthemotion-controlleversareinthe neutralposition.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake.
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5.Forward
7.Reverse
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3.T omoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth leversforwardwithequalpressure.
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Figure26
Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe motion-controllevertowardthedesiredturn direction.
Figure25
Toturnleftorright,pullthemotion-controllever backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection. Thetinescanbeinthedownpositionwhen makinggradualturns.
Tomakezero-degreeturns,liftyourfootoffthe tineengagementfootswitchcontroltoraisethe tines.Theheadwillraisein1second.
Important:Donotmakeazero-degreeturn
whenthetinesaredownasturftearingwill result.
Important:Donotdriveinreversewhenthe
tinesaredownasturftearingwilloccur.
Themachinemovesfasterthefartherthe motion-controlleversaremovedfromtheneutral position.
4.T ostop,positionbothmotion-controlleversin theneutraloperatingposition.
DrivinginReverse
1.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheneutral operatingposition.
2.T omoverearwardinastraightline,slowlymove bothleversrearwardwithequalpressure.
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Tomakezeroturns,liftyourfootoffofthetine groundengagementfootswitchtoraisethe tines.Theheadwillraiseinhalfsecond.
Important:Donotmakeazeroturnwhen
thetinesareinthedownposition.
3.T ostop,positionbothmotion-controlleversin theneutraloperatingposition.

PositioningtheAir-Cleaner CoverforColdorWarmAir Temperature

Important:Runningtheenginewiththe
air-cleanercoverpositionedforcold-weather operationinnormalconditionscandamagethe engine.
Theair-cleanercoverhas2positions:thecoldor normal,ambientairpositions:
Adjusttheair-cleanercoverasfollows:
Whenoperatinginacoldambientaircondition
(coldairtemperatureandhumidity)—positionthe air-cleanercoverwithsnowakedecalfacingout (Figure27).
Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineexhibits
carburetoricing.Symptomsincludetheengine runsroughatidleorlowspeed,anditdischarges blackorwhitesmokeintheexhaust.
Whenoperatinginanormalambientair
condition—positiontheair-cleanercoverwithsun decalfacingout(Figure27).
Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineisnot
exhibitingcarburetoricing.
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Figure27
1.Normalambientair position
2.Coldambientairposition

AdjustingtheFront Reference/SpeedControl Bar

Adjustthefrontreference/speedcontrolbarfor desiredmaximumforwardspeed.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,
andmovethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral position.
2.Loosentheboltsonbothsidesofthecontrol
towerbylooseningthetwonutsoneachside (fourtotal)oftheconsole(seeFigure28).
Important:Makesurethenutsandboltsaretight
sothefrontreference/speedcontrolbardoesnot moveduringoperation.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingmachineson trailersortrucks.Useafull-widthramptoextend
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beyondthereartiresinsteadofindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.Withtheplatformup,a full-widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehind themachine.
Asteeprampanglemaycausecomponentstoget caughtasthemachinemovesfromramptotraileror truck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethemachineto tipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksothatitisonthedownsideof theslopeandtherampsextendsuptheslope.This minimizestherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshould beaslevelaspossible.
Important:Donotattempttoturnthemachine
whileontheramp,youmaylosecontrolanddrive offtheside.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdowna ramp.Bothmaneuverscancausethemachinetotip backward.
Figure28
1.Twonuts
3.Movethebarforwardtoobtainthefastestspeed.
Movethebarbackwardtoobtaintheslowest speed.
4.Onbothsides,tightenthenutsandbolts.
2.Frontreference/speed controlbar

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallthe necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw. Whenusingatrailer,secureitwiththesafetychains.
1.Loadthemachineontothetransportvehicle.
2.Lockthetinesintheuppositionbytappingand holdingthemulti-functionswitchinthedown positionuntiltheLEDindicatorappearsonthe hourmeter/tineengagementdisplay.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekey.
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4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.
5.Blockthewheelsandsecurelybindthemachine tothetrailerortruckwithstraps,chains,cable, orropes.Ifpossible,bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.
Important:Useonlythe4designated
tie-downlocationsonthemachine—2onthe leftsideand2ontheright;refertoFigure29.
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Figure29
Leftsideshown
1.Tie-downlocation
CAUTION
Thismachinedoesnothaveproperturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblem.Drivingona streetorroadwaywithoutsuchequipment isdangerousandcanleadtoaccidents causingpersonalinjury.Drivingonastreetor roadwaywithoutsuchequipmentmayalsobe aviolationofstatelawsandtheoperatormay besubjecttotrafcticketsand/ornes.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.
WARNING
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Loadingamachineonatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityofbackwardtip-over. Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury ordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;Donot useindividualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingmachineupordownaramp toavoidtippingbackward.
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Maintenance
Downloadafreecopyoftheelectricalorhydraulicschematicbyvisitingwww.Toro.comandsearchingforyour machinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
WARNING
Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahotenginecancausesevereburns.
Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybeforeserviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Aftertherst100hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every80hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthetransmissionoutputshaftnuttorquespecication.
•Changetheauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirlteranduid.
•Changethehydraulictransmissionlteranduid.
•Lubricatethechains.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthechains.
•Checktheconditionofthesprockets.
•Checkthetines.
•Cleantheengineandtheexhaustsystemarea(moreoftenindryordirtyconditions).
•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuildupfromthemachine.
•Greasethefrontwheelbearings.
•Greasetineshaftbearings.
•Greasehydrooutputshaftangedbearings.
•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).
•Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthebelts.
•Checkthetransmissionuidlevel.
•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.
Every100hours
Every160hours
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every300hours
•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenundersevereconditions.)
•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.
•Replacethefoampre-cleaner.
•Changetheauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirlteranduid.
•Changethehydraulictransmissionlteranduid.
•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Monthly
•Servicethebattery.
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MaintenanceService
Interval
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Greasebeltidlerpivot.
•Greasefrontcasterhubs.
•Checkthetorqueofthewheelhubbolts.
•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.
•Checkthetorqueofthetransmissionoutputshaftnut.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•T ouchupareaswithchippedpaint.
Pre-Maintenance Procedures
CAUTION
Raisingthemachineforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing themachinetofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.
Donotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage theparkingbrake.
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Figure30
1.Spark-plugwire
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.
3.Allowtheenginetocool.
4.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark plugandkeepthewireawayfromtheplug,to preventaccidentalstarting(Figure30).
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Lubrication

LubricatingtheGrease Fittings

LubricatingtheChains

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Donotlubricatethechainswith
penetratingoilorsolvents.Useanoilorchain lubricant.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking brake.
2.Lifttherearofthemachineandsupportusing jackstandsorequivalentsupport.
CAUTION
Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury .
Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
Note:Seethechartbelowforserviceintervals.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking brake.
2.LubricatethettingswithNLGIgradeNo.2 multi-purposegrease.
Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations andlubricationschedule.
LubricationChart
Fitting
Locations
1.FrontWheel
CasterHubs
2.TineShaft
Bearings
3.BeltIdler
Pivot
Initial
Pumps
12Yearly
1425hours
11Yearly
Numberof
Places
Service Interval
3.Starttheengineandmovethrottlecontrolahead to1/2throttleposition.Disengagetheparking brake.
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningandthe drivewheelsmustbeturningsothat adjustmentscanbeperformed.Contact withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay causepersonalinjury.
Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.
4.Withtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversforwardandlubricateall4 chains.
5.Checktheconditionandtensionofthechains; refertoCheckingtheConditionoftheChains
(page36).
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Figure31
1.Frontwheelcasterhubs3.Beltidlerpivot
2.Tineshaftbearings
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EngineMaintenance
5.Wipedirtawayfromthebaseandthecoverwith amoistrag.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthefoam
pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyin dustyconditions).
Every200hours—Replacethefoam pre-cleaner.
Every300hours—Replacethepaperairlter (morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe
airlterassembly;extremeenginedamagemay occur.
1.Releasethelatchesonthecoverfortheair cleaner.
2.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly (Figure32).
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
6.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperair lter(Figure32).
Note:Useanewpaperairlterifyoudiscarded
theoldone.
7.Installtheairlterassemblytotheair-lterbase (Figure32).
8.Alignthearrowdecalontheair-cleanercover andthearrowdecalonthebase(Figure33).
Figure32
1.Air-lterbase4.Cover
2.Paperairlter
3.Foampre-cleaner
3.Removethefoampre-cleaner,washitwitha milddetergentandwater,andthenblotitdry (Figure32).
4.Removeandinspectthepaperairlter(Figure
32);discarditifitisexcessivelydirty.
5.Latchontheair-cleaner cover(2)
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Figure33
1.Alignment-arrowdecal(normalambientairpositionshown)
9.Securetheair-ltercovertothebasewiththe latches.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecication
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorlater)
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EngineOilCapacity:1.7L(1.8USqt)withoutthe lter;1.5L(1.6USqt)withthelter.
Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.
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Figure34
Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil
levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFullmark.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Allowtheenginetocool.
4.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure
35.
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(moreoftenundersevere conditions.)
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.
2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure36.
Note:T orquedrainplugto18N∙m(13ft-lb).
Figure35
5.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaround theoilllcap,removecapandaddthespecied oiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkonthe dipstick.
Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.
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Figure36
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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube,andslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
37).
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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every160hours
TypeforallEngines:NGKBR6HS,Champion
RTL86C,orequivalent
AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.
Figure37
5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.
6.Checktheengine-oillevel.
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RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure38.
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Figure38
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
Figure39
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
CheckingtheSpark
Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N∙m(16ft-lb).
Figure40
Arrester
MachineswithaSparkArrester Only
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
WARNING
Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenaftertheengineisshut off.Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials. Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
Donotrefuelorrunengineunlessaspark
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arresterisinstalled.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Allowthemufertocool.
3.Checkthesparkarresterforbreaksinthe screenorwelds.
Note:Replacethesparkarresterifitisworn
ordamaged.
4.Ifyouseethatthescreenisplugged,perform thefollowing:
A.Removethesparkarrester.
B.Shakeloosetheparticlesfromthearrester
andcleanscreenwithawirebrush.
Note:Soakthearresterscreeninsolvent
ifnecessary.
C.Installsparkarresterontoexhaustoutlet.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

JumpStartingtheMachine

1.Checktheweakbatteryforterminalcorrosion andcleanitpriortojumpstarting.Cleanand tightenconnectionsasnecessary.
CAUTION
Corrosionorlooseconnectionscan causeunwantedelectricalvoltagespikes atanytimeduringthejump-starting procedure.
Donotattempttojumpstartwithloose orcorrodedbatteryterminalsordamage totheenginemayoccur.
DANGER
Note:Ensurethattheventcapsaretightand
level.Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overany ventcapsonbothbatteries.Ensurethatthe vehiclesdonottouchandthatbothelectrical systemsareoffandatthesameratedsystem voltage.Theseinstructionsarefornegative groundsystemsonly.
3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswired tothestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure41.
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Figure41
Jumpstartingaweakbatterythatis cracked,frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel, oranopen/shortedbatterycell,can causeanexplosionresultinginserious personalinjury.
Donotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese conditionsexist.
2.Ensurethattheboosterisagoodandfully chargedleadacidbatteryat12.6Vorgreater. Useproperlysizedjumpercables(4to6 AWG)withshortlengthstoreducevoltagedrop betweensystems.Ensurethatthecablesare colorcodedorlabeledforthecorrectpolarity.
CAUTION
Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamage theelectricalsystem.
Becertainofthebatteryterminalpolarity andjumpercablepolaritywhenhooking upthebatteries.
1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery
2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery
3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery
4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock
5.Boosterbattery
6.Dischargedbattery
7.Engineblock
4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecableto thepositiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.
5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.
6.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblock ofthestalledvehicle(nottothenegativepost) awayfromthebattery.Standback.
7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock (black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).
WARNING
Batteriescontainacidandproduce explosivegases.
Shieldyoureyesandfacefromthe batteriesatalltimes.
Donotleanoverthebatteries.
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ServicingtheBattery

DANGER
Chargingorjump-startingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explode,causingseriousinjury .
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.MovethekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand removethekey.
2.Measurethevoltageofthebatterywitha voltmeter.
Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway fromthebattery.
Ventilatewhenchargingorusingthe batteryinanenclosedspace.
Ensurethattheventingpathofthebattery isalwaysopenoncethebatteryislled withacid.
Alwaysshieldyoureyesandfacefromthe battery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichisfatalifconsumedandcancause severeburns.
Wearsafetyglassestoshieldyoureyes andrubberglovestoprotectyourskinand clothingwhenhandlingelectrolyte.
Donotswallowelectrolyte.
Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.
CAUTION
IfthekeyswitchisintheONposition,there ispotentialforsparksandengagement ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcausean explosionormovingpartscouldaccidentally engage,causingpersonalinjury.
EnsurethatthekeyswitchisintheOFF positionbeforechargingthebattery.
Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiod oftimewithoutrechargingthemresultsinreduced performanceandservicelife.Topreserveoptimum batteryperformanceandlife,chargebatteriesin storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4V.
Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,thebattery
shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayforwinter storage.
3.Usethetablebelowtolocatethechargestate orthebattery,andifneeded,thebattery-charger settingandchargingintervalrecommendedto chargethebatteryto12.6Vorgreater;referto thebatterychargetablebelow.
Important:Ensurethatthenegativebattery
cableisdisconnectedandthebattery chargerusedforchargingthebattery hasanoutputof16Vand7Aorlessto avoiddamagingthebattery(seechartfor recommendedchargersettings).
BatteryChargeTable
Voltage Reading
12.6or
greater
12.4to12.6
12.2to12.4
12.0to12.2
11.7to12.0
11.7orless
4.Ifthepositivecableisalsodisconnected, connectthepositive(red)cabletothepositive batteryterminalandsliptheterminalcoverover thepositiveterminal.
5.Removethescrew,washer,andgroundcable fromtheengine.Connectthenegativebattery cable.
Percent Charge
100%
75to100%
50to75%
25to50%
0to25%
0%
Maximum Charger Settings
16V/
7A
16V/
7A
16V/
7A
14.4V/
4A
14.4V/
4A
14.4V/
2A
Note:Iftimedoesnotpermitchargingthe
batteryorifchargingequipmentisnotavailable, connectthenegativebatterycablesandrun thevehiclecontinuouslyfor20to30minutesto chargethebattery.
Charging Interval
Nocharging required
30minutes
1hour
2hours
3hours
6hoursor more
Note:Themachineisshippedwithalled,lead-acid
battery.
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DriveSystem
CheckingtheConditionof
Maintenance

CheckingtheDriveTireAir Pressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Note:Youdonotadjustairpressureforthe
semi-pneumaticcastertires.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Checktheairpressureofthedrivetires.
3.Adjusttheairpressureinthedrivetiresto152 to165kPa(22to24psi).

CheckingtheWheelHub Bolts

ServiceInterval:Yearly
Torquethewheelhubbolts(Figure42)to37to45 N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
theChains
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Checkthechainsonbothsidesofthemachine forpropertension.Thechainsshouldbeableto moveupanddown1/4to1/2inch(6to12mm).
3.IfchainspoporsnaprefertoAdjustingtheDrive
WheelChainT ension(page36)andAdjusting theTineDriveChain(page42).

CheckingtheSprocket Condition

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Inspectsprocketsforwearandreplaceas required.
Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonthewheel
hub.
Figure42
1.Lugnut2.Hubbolt

CheckingtheTorqueofthe WheelLugNuts

MaintainingtheChain

AdjustingtheDriveWheelChain Tension
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Lifttherearofthemachineandsupportusing jackstandsorequivalentsupport.
3.Checkthechainsoneachsideoftheidler sprocket,onbothsidesofthemachine,for propertension.Thechainsshouldbeableto
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moveupanddown1/4to1/2inch(6to12mm).
4.T oadjustthechaintension,loosentheidlerbolt andpushuponthesprockettotightenthechain.
Important:Donotovertightenthechain.
Signicantchainwearcanoccurandwill shortenthelifeofanovertightenedchain.
5.Checkthechaintensionandtightentheidler bolt.
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Torquethewheellugnuts(Figure42)to1 15to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).
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CheckingtheTorqueofthe
AdjustingtheMotion TransmissionOutputShaft Nut
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
Torquethenutsonthetransmissionoutputtapered shaftsto285to353N∙m(210to260ft-lb).

AdjustingtheMotion ControlLinkage

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page28).
2.Pushthecontrolleversallthewayforwardtothe frontreferencebar;Ifeitherofthecontrollevers contactthereferencebardothefollowing:
A.Allowthecontrolleverstoreturntoneutral
andloosenthe2jamnutsonthehex adjustmentlinkage.
Note:Onejamnutisaright-handthread
andtheotherisleft-hand.
ControlTracking
Ifthemachinetravelsorpullstoonesidewhenthe motioncontrolleversareinthefullforwardposition, adjustthetracking.
1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame distance.
2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside;Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Loosenthelocknutsontherightmotioncontrol linkage(asviewedfromtherearofthemachine. Pushtherightcontrolleverforwardandrotate theadjustmentroduntilthereis1/8to1/4inch (3to6mm)gapbetweentherightcontrollever andthefrontreferencebar.
4.Placethefrontreference/speedcontrolbarinthe maximumforwardposition;refertoAdjustingthe
FrontReference/SpeedControlBar(page25).
5.Rotatetheadjustmentrodontheleftsideofthe machine(Figure44).
B.Turnthehexadjustmentlinkageuntilthere
is1/8to1/4inch(3to6mm)gapbetween thecontrolleverandthefrontreferencebar.
C.Tightenthejamnuts.
D.Proceedwithstep3.
Figure43
1.Hexadjustmentlinkagejamnut
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Figure44
1.Adjustmentrod
6.Lookingdowntowardstheadjustmentrod— rotateitcounterclockwise,in1/4turnincrements, toincreasespeedorclockwisetodecrease speed.
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7.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.
8.Repeatsteps5through7untildesiredtracking isobtained.
3.Allowthecontrolleverstoreturntoneutral. Turnthelefthexadjustmentlinkuntilthemotion controlleversareapproximatelyevenwitheach other.
4.Repeatsteps2and3fortheothermotion controllinkage.
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BrakeMaintenance
BeltMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,an adjustmentisrequired.
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page28).
2.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.If needed,adjusttotherecommendedination; refertoCheckingtheDriveTireAirPressure
(page36).
3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.Loosenthecableclamponthebrakecables undertheconsole(Figure45).
5.Adjustbothcableconduitsdownward approximately1/8to1/4inch(3to6mm).

CheckingtheCondition andTensionoftheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Checktheauxiliarypumpdrivebeltcondition andtension;thebeltshouldbesnug.Referto
AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPumpDriveBelt(page
38).
3.Checktheconditionofthetransmissiondrive belt.

AdjustingtheAuxiliary PumpDriveBelt

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.T otightenthebelt,loosenbothnuts(3/8inch) ontheauxiliarypump.Slidethepumpoutward inslotsandtightenthenuts.
Figure45
1.Cableclamp
6.Tightenthecableclampandengagetheparking brake.
7.Checktheparkingbrake;repeatsteps4through
6ifnecessary.
3.Whenproperlyadjusted,thebeltshouldhave 1/2inch(1.3cm)ofdeectionwith3poundsof forceonthebeltmidwaybetweentheauxiliary pumpandenginepulley.
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CheckingtheTransmission DriveBeltTension

Note:Noadjustmentsarerequiredforbelttension.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Installthenewbelt.
3.Ensurethattheidlerarmandpulleycanmove freely.
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HydraulicSystem Maintenance
3.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
4.Allowtheenginetocool.
AuxiliaryHydraulicFluid Specication
Hydraulicuidtype:AW-32hydrouid

CheckingtheAuxiliary HydraulicFluidLevel

Note:Themachineisshippedwithhydraulicuid
inthereservoir.
1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthehydraulic system.
2.Completelyraiseandlowerthetines3timesto purgetheair.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekeyandallow themachinetocool.
4.Removethecapandcheckthehydraulic-uid levelinthereservoir.
5.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthefrontofthe auxiliarypumpandllcap;alsocleanaroundthe lter.Itisimportantthatnodirtorcontamination enterhydraulicsystem.
6.Unscrewthesuctionhosefromthepumptting, cleanaroundthepumptting,andallowoilto drain.
7.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoilto drain.
Important:Applyathincoatofoilonthe
surfaceoftherubberseal.
Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubberseal contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelter anadditional2/3to3/4turn.
8.Installthehoseandtorqueto37ft-lb(50N-m).
9.Removethecapandcheckthehydraulic-uid levelinthereservoir.
10.Ifnecessary ,addAW-32hydraulicuiduntilthe levelreachestheFULLCOLDlinelocatedon thereservoirtank.
Note:Thehydraulic-uidlevelshouldcover
thewordFULLCOLDthatisembossedintothe bafeofthereservoir.
5.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedhydraulicuid tothereservoiruntiltheuidcoverstheFULL COLDuidlevelonthebafe.
Note:Iftheuidisatambient-airtemperature,
about24°C(75°F),llonlytotheFULLCOLD level.
6.Installthehydraulicreservoircapandtightenit untilsnug.
Note:Donotovertightenthereservoircap.

ChangingtheAuxiliary HydraulicReservoirFluid andFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every250hoursthereafter
Note:Iftheuidisatambient-airtemperature,
about24°C(75°F),llonlytotheFULLCOLD level.
11.Installthehydraulicreservoircapandtightenit untilsnug.
Note:Donotovertightenthereservoircap.
12.Starttheengineandraiseandlowerthetines. Lowerthetinestothegroundandrellthe reservoirtotheFULLCOLDline.
13.Checktheuidlevelagain;repeatsteps10 through13untiltheleveldoesnotdecrease.
TransmissionFluid Specication
Transmissionuidtype:T oro®Hypr-Oil™500or
Mobil®115W-50syntheticmotoroil.
Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids
couldcausesystemdamage.
1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthehydraulic system.
2.Completelyraiseandlowerthetines3timesto purgetheair.
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CheckingtheTransmission FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Allowthemachinetocool.
3.Removethe2drainplugs,locatedatthebottom ofeachtransmission,tofullydraintheoil.
4.Locatethe2ltersunderthetransmissions.
5.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationentersthehydraulic system.
6.Removethelterstoandallowtheoiltonish drainingfromthedrivesystem.
3.Removethecapfromtheexpansiontankand checkthetransmission-uidlevelinthetank (Figure46).
Note:Thetransmissionuidlevelshouldcover
theFULLCOLDlllinemoldedintothesideof thetank.
Figure46
1.Cap3.FULLCOLDline
2.Fillerneck(expansion
tank)
Important:Beforeinstallingnewlters,
applyathincoatofToroPremiumHydraulic Fluidonthesurfaceoftheltersrubberseal.
Turntheltersclockwiseuntilrubberseal contactsthelteradapterthentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.
7.Installthe2drainplugs.
8.Removetheventplugoneachtransmissionand llthroughtheexpansionreservoir;whenoil comesoutoftheventinstalltheplug.
ToroPremiumHydraulicFluidisrecommended. Refertothechartbelowforanacceptable alternative:
HydraulicFluid
ToroPremiumHydraulicFluid (Preferred)
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Mobil115W50250hours
Torquetheplugsto20N·m(180in-lb).Continue toaddT oroPremiumHydraulicFluiduntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.
ChangeInterval
250hours
4.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedtransmissionuid untiltheuidlevelisattheFULLCOLDllline oftheexpansiontank(Figure46).
5.Installtheexpansiontankcapandtightenituntil snug.
Important:Donotovertightentheexpansion
tankcap.

ChangingtheHydraulic TransmissionFiltersand Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every250hoursthereafter
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Placeacatchpanbetweenthetransmissions.
9.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.
CAUTION
Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury .
Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
10.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrol aheadto1/2throttleposition.Disengagethe parkingbrake.
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WARNING
Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsmustbeturningsomotioncontrol adjustmentcanbeperformed.Contact withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay causepersonalinjury.
Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.
A.Withtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe
directionalcontrolinbothforwardand reversedirections(5to6times).Check theoillevel,andaddoilasrequiredafter shuttingofftheengine.
B.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepA.until
alltheairiscompletelypurgedfromthe system.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.
Important:Donotchangethehydraulicuid
(exceptforwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanging lterandremovingthedrainplugs),unlessit isfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen extremelyhot.
Changingtheoilunnecessarilycoulddamage hydraulicsystembyintroducingcontaminants intothesystem.

TineMaintenance

CheckingtheTines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack standswitha460kg(1,015lb)capacity.
CAUTION
Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury .
Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
3.Removethe2thumbscrews(3/8x1inch)and 2washers(3/8inch)thatsecuretherear-cover paneltothechassis,andremovethepanel (Figure47).
Figure47
1.Chassishole3.Washer(3/8inch)
2.Rearpanel
4.Removerocksandotherdebrisfromthetines.
5.Inspectthetinesforwearanddamage.
4.Thumbscrew(3/8x1inch)
Note:Replaceanytinesthatarewornor
damaged.
6.Aligntheholesintherear-coverpaneltothe holesinthechassis(Figure47).
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7.Securethecoverpaneltothechassiswiththe 2thumbscrewsand2washers(Figure47)that youremovedinstep3,andtorquetheboltsto 37to45N∙m(27to33in-lb)

AdjustingtheTineDrive Chain

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Lifttherearofthemachineandsupportusing jackstandsorequivalentsupport.

AdjustingtheReturn-to-Up Spring

WARNING
Springshavestoredenergy .Overtightening thespringsmaycausethespringstofail whichcancauseseriousinjuryordeathand damagetothemachineandproperty.
Makesurespringsareproperlyadjusted and/orreplacedasspeciedintheOperator's manual.
3.Checkthechainsoneachsideoftheidler sprocket,onbothsidesofthemachine,for propertension.Thechainsshouldbeableto moveupanddown1/4to1/2inch(6to12mm).
4.T oadjustthechaintension,loosentheidlerbolt andpushdownonthesprockettotightenthe chain.
Important:Donotovertightenthechain.
Signicantchainwearcanoccurandwill shortenthelifeofanovertightenedchain.
5.Checkthechaintensionandtightentheidler bolt.
Checkthegapbetweenthespringbracketandthe endofthespringasshowninFigure48.Thegap shouldmeasure1.38inch(35mm).Theadjustment ismadebyturningtheboltatthefrontofeachspring (clockwisewillshortenthegap,counter-clockwisewill lengthenthegap).
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Figure48
1.1.38inch(35mm)
Important:Thespringsmustbereplaceditthe
gapislessthan1.13inches(29mm). Alwaysreplacebothreturn-to-upsprings.This
preventsunevenloadingandpossibledamageto themachine.
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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.

DisposingofWaste

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.
Important:Operatingtheenginewithout
coolingshroudscausesenginedamagedue tooverheating.Donotoperatethemachine withoutthecoolingshrouds.
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.
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Storage
1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,shutoffthe engine,engagetheparkingbrake,andremove thekey .Placethekeyoutofreachfromchildren
2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe engineandhydrostaticdrive.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page30).
4.Lubricatethemachine;refertoLubrication
(page29).
5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page31).
6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourauthorizedT orodistributor.
8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.
9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.1.Engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Thebatterydoesnothaveafull charge.
3.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.
4.Afuseisblown.4.Replacetheblownfuse.
5.Arelayorswitchisnotfunctioning properly.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.
4.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
5.Theaircleanerisdirty.
6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.
7.Arelayorswitchisnotfunctioning properly.
8.Thesparkplugisfaulty.
9.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.
10.Theambienttemperatureistoolow.10.Placethemachineintoawarmer
2.Chargethebattery.
3.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleantheconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andreconnect.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Ensurethatthethrottlelevelismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions, andthechokeisintheONpositionfor acoldengineortheOFFpositionfora warmengine.
4.ContactanAuthorizedToroservice dealer.
5.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
6.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andconnect.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Clean,adjust,orreplacethespark plug.
9.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.
environmentandallowthehydraulic uidandengineoiltowarmsufciently.
Theenginelosespower.
Theengineoverheats.
Themachinepullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeedoraeration
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesfor theengineareplugged.
5.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.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
depth.
3.Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
1.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.
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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.Thereisashortinthewireharness.
2.Thereturn-to-upspringsarenot properlyadjusted.
3.Thereturn-to-upspringsaredamaged.3.Replacethereturn-to-upsprings.
1.Thetinedownpressuresettingistoo low.
2.Electronicdepthcontrolissettoo shallow.
3.Theharness/switchisdamaged.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Theauxiliaryreservoirislowonoil.4.Addoiltothereservoir.
1.Changethebelt.
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Checkthedrivewheelchaintension andthetinedrive-chaintension.
1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Adjustthereturn-to-upsprings.
1.Increasethetinedownpressure.
2.Increasetheelectricaldepthcontrol setting.
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