Toro 39517 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3417-758RevB
24inStand-OnAerator
ModelNo.29517—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.39517—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith
asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
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Introduction
Thisaeratorisintendedtobeusedbytrained operatorsinresidentialandcommercialapplications. Itisprimarilydesignedforaeratingareasof well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialgrounds,parks, sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readtheinformationinthemanualcarefullytolearn howtooperateandmaintainyourproductproperly andtoavoidinjuryandproductdamage.Youare responsibleforoperatingtheproductproperlyand safely.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
AeratorSafety....................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup.......................................................................11
1CheckingTirePressure...................................11
2ServicingtheEngineOil..................................11
3ServicingtheBattery.......................................11
4ServicingtheTransmissionFluid....................13
5ServicingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic
Fluid..............................................................13
ProductOverview...................................................14
Controls...........................................................14
Specications..................................................21
Operation................................................................21
OpentheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
LoweringtheTines...........................................21
ChangingtheTineDepthSetting......................22
Locking/UnlockingtheTineDepth
Setting...........................................................22
AdjustingtheOperatorWeightControl
Setting...........................................................22
RaisingtheTines..............................................22
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................22
CheckingtheSafetyInterlock...........................23
DrivingtheMachine..........................................24
TransportingtheMachine.................................25
LoadingtheMachine........................................26
AddingFuel......................................................26
AdjustingtheFrontReference/Speed
ControlBar....................................................27
Maintenance...........................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29
PreparingforMaintenance...............................29
Lubrication..........................................................29
LubricatingtheChains......................................29
LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................30
ServiceAirCleaner...........................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................30
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................33
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................34
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................35
JumpStartingtheMachine...............................35
CheckingtheBatteryCharge............................36
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................36
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment....................................................36
CheckingtheAirPressureintheTires...............36
CheckingtheWheelHubBolts..........................37
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts..............................................................37
CheckingtheConditionoftheChains...............37
CheckingtheSprocketCondition......................37
MaintainingtheChain.......................................37
CheckingtheT orqueoftheTransmission
OutputShaftNut...........................................37
AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage................38
AdjustingtheMotionControlTracking...............38
BrakeMaintenance.............................................39
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................39
BeltMaintenance................................................39
CheckingtheConditionandT ensionOf
Belts..............................................................39
AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPumpDrive
Belt................................................................39
CheckingtheTransmissionDriveBelt
Tension.........................................................39
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................40
MaintainingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic
System..........................................................40
MaintainingtheTransmission...........................41
TineMaintenance.................................................42
CheckingtheTines...........................................42
AdjustingtheTineDriveChain..........................43
AdjustingtheReturn-to-UpSpring....................43
Cleaning..............................................................44
CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaust
SystemArea.................................................44
RemovingtheEngineShroudsandCleaning
theCoolingFins............................................44
CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine...............44
DisposingofWaste...........................................44
Storage...................................................................45
Troubleshooting......................................................46
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions,and payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety instruction.”Failuretocomplywiththeinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Removingormodifyingoriginalequipment, partsand/oraccessoriesmayalterthe warranty,controllability ,andsafetyofthe machine.Unauthorizedmodicationstothe originalequipmentorfailuretouseoriginal Toropartscouldleadtoseriousinjuryor death.Unauthorizedchangestothemachine, engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolate applicablesafetyandgovernmentstandards.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto, tires,belts,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.
Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanuallanguage,itistheowner's responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.
Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeople,ordamagetoproperty.
Important:Thismachinewasmanufactured
accordingtotheappropriateregulatorystandards ineffectatthetimeofmanufacture.Modifying thismachineinanywaymaycauseittobe outofcompliancewiththosestandardsand withtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual. Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized ToroDealer.
Thisproductiscapableofinjuringyourhandsand feet.Followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious injuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamage toproperty.
Anyuseofthismachineotherthanaeratingturfgrass couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmade
byothermanufacturersthatdonotmeetANSI certicationmaycausenoncomplianceofthis machine.

Preparation

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

Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea, donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Operatethemachineonlyinwell-litareas,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingthe engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’s position.
Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
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.
–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.

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.
Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.
Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

Service

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineExmarkreplacementpartsand accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous, andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.
Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Neverdo anythingtointerferewiththeintendedfunctionofa safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.
Checkthebrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
servicethebrakesasrequired.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
115-4212
decal115-4212
1.Hydraulic-uidlevel
3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
117-2718
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
decal121-6150
121-6150
1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot—stayawayfrommoving parts.
decal117-2718
decal121-6161
121-6161
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsinplace.
decal120-9570
121-6163
1.Presstolowerthetines.2.Releasetoraisethetines.
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decal121-6163
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decal126-7875
126-7875
1.Fuselocation
2.Relaylocation
3.Main(20A)
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
decal135-3685
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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
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
Key2
1

CheckingTirePressure

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.
Note:Properinationfordrivetiresis152to
165kPa(22to24psi).
2.Adjustthetirepressureifnecessary.
2

ServicingtheEngineOil

Qty.
Use
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Startthemachine.
3

ServicingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theengineisshippedwithoil;checktheengine-oil leveland,ifnecessary ,addoiltotheappropriate level.RefertoServicingtheEngineOil(page30)for instructionsandtheoilspecication.
Note:Themachineisshippedwithalled,lead-acid
battery.
DANGER
Chargingorjump-startingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explode,causingseriousinjury.
Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway fromthebattery.
Ventilatewhenchargingorusingthe batteryinanenclosedspace.
Ensurethattheventingpathofthebattery isalwaysopenoncethebatteryislled withacid.
Alwaysshieldyoureyesandfacefromthe battery.
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DANGER
CAUTION
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichisfatalifconsumedandcancause severeburns.
Wearsafetyglassestoshieldyoureyes andrubberglovestoprotectyourskinand clothingwhenhandlingelectrolyte.
Donotswallowelectrolyte.
Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.
1.MovethekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand removethekey.
2.Measurethevoltageofthebatterywitha voltmeter.
3.Usethetablebelowtolocatethechargestate orthebattery,andifneeded,thebattery-charger settingandchargingintervalrecommendedto chargethebatteryto12.6Vorgreater;referto thebatterychargetablebelow.
Important:Ensurethatthenegativebattery
cableisdisconnectedandthebattery chargerusedforchargingthebattery hasanoutputof16Vand7Aorlessto avoiddamagingthebattery(seechartfor recommendedchargersettings).
IfthekeyswitchisintheONposition, thereispotentialforsparksand engagementofcomponents.Sparks couldcauseanexplosionormoving partscouldaccidentallyengage,causing personalinjury .
EnsurethatthekeyswitchisintheOFF positionbeforechargingthebattery.
4.Ifthepositivecableisalsodisconnected,
connectthepositive(red)cabletothepositive batteryterminalandsliptheterminalcoverover thepositiveterminal.
5.Removethescrew,washer,andgroundcable fromtheengine.Connectthenegativebattery cable.
Note:Iftimedoesnotpermitchargingthe
batteryorifchargingequipmentisnotavailable, connectthenegativebatterycablesandrun thevehiclecontinuouslyfor20to30minutesto chargethebattery.
BatteryChargeTable
Voltage Reading
12.6or greater
12.4to12.6
12.2to12.4
12.0to12.2
11.7to12.0
11.7orless
Percent Charge
100%
75to100%
50to75%
25to50%
0to25%
0%
Maximum Charger Settings
16V/
7A
16V/
7A
16V/
7A
14.4V/
4A
14.4V/
4A
14.4V/
2A
Charging Interval
Nocharging required
30minutes
1hour
2hours
3hours
6hoursor more
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4

ServicingtheTransmission Fluid

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Transmissionuidtype:T oroHypr-oil500
Themachineisshippedwithtransmissionuidinthe expansiontank.
1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthetransmission system.
2.Completelyraiseandlowerthetines3timesto purgetheair.
3.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
4.Allowtheenginetocool.
7.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedtransmission uiduntilthelevelreachestheFULLCOLDline locatedonthereservoirtank.
Note:Iftheuidisatambient-airtemperature,
about24°C(75°F),llonlytotheFULLCOLD level.
8.Installthereservoircapandtightenituntilsnug.
Important:Donotovertightenthereservoir
cap.
9.Starttheengineandraiseandlowerthetines. Lowerthetinestothegroundandrellthe reservoirtotheFULLCOLDline.
10.Checktheuidlevelagain;repeatsteps7 through10untiltheleveldoesnotdecrease.
5

ServicingtheAuxiliary HydraulicFluid

NoPartsRequired
5.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthefront ofthellcap;itisimportantthatnodirtor contaminationenterthetransmissionsystem.
6.Removethecapandcheckthetransmission-uid levelintheexpansiontank(Figure3).
Note:Thetransmission-uidlevelshouldcover
theFULLCOLDlinemoldedintothesideofthe tank.
Figure3
1.Cap3.FULLCOLDline
2.Fillerneck(expansion
tank)
Procedure
Hydraulicuidtype:AW-32hydrouid
Note:Themachineisshippedwithhydraulicuid
inthereservoir.
1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthehydraulic system.
2.Completelyraiseandlowerthetines3timesto purgetheair.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekeyandallow themachinetocool.
4.Removethecapandcheckthehydraulic-uid levelinthereservoir.
Note:Thehydraulic-uidlevelshouldcover
thewordFULLCOLDthatisembossedintothe bafeofthereservoir.
5.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedhydraulicuid tothereservoiruntiltheuidcoverstheFULL COLDuidlevelonthebafe.
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Note:Iftheuidisatambient-airtemperature,
about24°C(75°F),llonlytotheFULLCOLD level.
6.Installthehydraulicreservoircapandtightenit untilsnug.
Note:Donotovertightenthereservoircap.
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
Controls
1.Platform
2.Parkingbrakelever5.Fuelcap
3.Enginecontrols
4.Motion-controllevers
Figure5
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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Figure7
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Figure6
1.Leftmotion-controllever
2.Rightmotion-controllever6.Neutral
3.Frontreferencebar
4.Frontofmachine8.Rearreferencebar
5.Forward
7.Reverse
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure5)islocatedonthecontrol console(redlever).
Usethethrottlelevertocontrolenginespeed.Move thethrottleleverforwardtoincreaseenginespeed; movingthethrottleleverrearwardtodecreasethe enginespeed.
Note:Movethethrottleleverforwardintothedetent
forfullthrottle.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrol(Figure5)islocatedonthecontrol console.
Usethechokecontroltoaidinstartingacoldengine. PulloutthechokecontroltosetthechoketotheON position;pressinthechokelevertoreducethechoke.
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1.OFF3.START
2.ON
Parking-BrakeHandle
Theparking-brakehandleislocatedonthecontrol console,totherightofthekeyswitch(Figure3).
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.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitchislocatedontherightsideofthe controlconsole(Figure5).
Usethekeyswitchtostartandshutofftheengine. Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,ON,andSTART (Figure7).
Rotatethehandlecounterclockwisetoopen;rotate clockwiseto90°toclose.
Drive-WheelReleaseValves
Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbetweentheengineand transaxles,whichcouldresultinserious injuryordeath.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allthemovingpartstostopbeforeaccessing thedrive-wheelreleasevalves.
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Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulicdriveunitscancausesevereburns.
OperatorWeightAdjustment Control
Locatedontheleftsideofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure5).
Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.
Locatedontheleftandrightsidesabovethe transaxles.
Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thewasheron theleverispositionedoutsidetheslots.Ifyoumust pushthemachinebyhand,thevalvesmustbeinthe releasedposition(seeFigure8).
Thisfeaturetakesyourweightintoaccounttoachieve thecorrectaeratingpressureandpluglengthand tomaximizelateralstability .Rotatingthecontrol counterclockwisedecreasesthepressure;rotatingit clockwiseincreasesit.RefertoAdjustingtheOperator
WeightControlSetting(page22).
Note:Eachoperatormustadjustthesystempressure
sothatthedrivetireslightlytouchtheground.
Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthegroundat
alltimestomaximizelateralmachinestability.
Tine-PressureControl
Thetine-pressurecontrolislocatedontheleftsideof thecontrolconsole(Figure5).
Usethetine-pressurecontroltoadjustthedownward pressureonthetinesandcoredepth.Rotatethe controlcounterclockwisetodecreasethepressure andthelengthoftheaerationplug;rotateitclockwise toincreasethepressureandincreasethelengthof theaerationplug.
Figure8
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
TineGroundEngagementFoot
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Switch
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthe tines.Ensurethatthetinesareaisclearofany obstructionsbeforeloweringit.
Theswitchislocatedontheoperatorplatform.
Tolowerthetinesintotheground,standonthe tinegroundengagementswitch.T oraisethetines, removeyourfootfromtheswitch.
Thisswitchcanbelockedout(disabled)withthe multi-functionswitch.
T apandholdthebottomoftheswitchtooverride
andlockout(disable)thefootswitch.TheLED illuminatesinthehourmeter/tineengagement display.Usethisfeaturewhentransportingthe aerator.
T ounlock,tapandholdthetopofthemulti-function
switchuntiltheLEDlightdisappears.
Note:Thelockoutfeatureisengagedeachtimethe
engineisswitchedoff.
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Multi-FunctionSwitch
Themulti-functionswitchislocatedtotheleftofthe hourmeter/tineengagementdisplay.
Thisswitchallowstheoperatortodothefollowing:
increaseordecreasethedepthofaerationplug
lockorunlockthetinedepthsetting
resetmaintenanceservicereminderscreens
SmartController/ElectronicDepth Control
HourMeter/TineEngagementDisplay
Locatedtotheleftoftheignitionswitchonthecontrol console.
Thehourmetermonitorsanddisplaysengine
hours.
Figure9
HourMeterDisplay
1.LCDIndicators/Informationscreen
2.Hourdisplay
3.LEDstatuslight
Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhen themachineisrunning.Hoursarenotdisplayed whenthemachineisaerating.
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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
mayneedtoadjustthemachinetoaccommodatefor yourweight;refertotheOperatorWeightAdjustment
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Control(page16).
LEDStatusLights
Locatedontherightsideofthehourmeter/tine engagementdisplay.
TheLEDismulti-coloredtoindicatethesystemstatus andislocatedontherightsideofthepanel.
SolidGreen—indicatesnormaloperatingactivity
BlinkingRed—indicatesthatafaultisactive
Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsintheparking
brakesettingwhenitmeetsthesafetostartmode (parkingbrakeengaged).
Thetineengagementdisplaymonitorsand
displaystheelectronictinedepthsetting.
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
Ifeither1ofthe2valvesolenoidsdisconnect,the number6displaysinthelowerleftcornerofthe screen.TheLEDashesaredlight.
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Figure20
1.Number2displays
ValveSolenoidConnectionError
ThesystemdisplaystheValveSolenoid ConnectionErroralertandtheLEDashesred whenthesystemdetectsanerror.Ifthevalve solenoidsareconnectedincorrectly(i.e.the connectorforthereliefvalveisconnectedtothe othervalvesolenoid)thetinesdonotoperateuntil thefaultiscorrected.
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Figure21
Figure19
1.Number6displays
ValveSolenoidOvercurrentError
Ifanovercurrenteventoccurs,thenumber2 displaysinthelowerleftcornerofthescreen. Checkthevalvesolenoidandinspectitfordamage andwear.TheLEDashesaredlight.
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Specications
Height
Length
Width
RPM(FullSpeed)3800±100RPM(noload)
Aerationwidth
Coringrange1.3to12.7cm(0.5to5inches)
Holespersquarefoot
Tines36
Weight
AselectionofExmarkapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributor.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourExmarkequipment,counton Torogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability, Exmarkdeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe exactengineeringspecicationofourequipment.For peaceofmind,insistonExmarkgenuineparts.
129.5cm(51inches)
173.2cm(68.6inches)
90.2cm(35.5inches)
61cm(24inches)
4.6
388kg(856lb)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

OpentheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Rotatethelevercounterclockwisetoopen.

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.

LoweringtheTines

DANGER
Therotatingtinesundertheenginedeckare dangerous.Tinecontactcancauseserious injuryorkillyou.
Donotputhandsorfeetunderthemachine whentheengineisrunning.
1.SetthrottletotheFASTposition.
2.T aptheswitchoncetodisplaythetine engagementdepthsetting;adjustifnecessary.
3.Lowerthetinesbypressingonthetineground engagementfootswitch.
4.Standontheswitchandmovethemotion-control leversforwardtoaerate.
Note:Youcanadjustthefootrockerbar,
locatedbehindthetinegroundengagementfoot switchforyourcomfort.T oadjustit,loosenthe
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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.

Locking/UnlockingtheTine DepthSetting

Thesettingscanbelockedorleftunlocked.
T olockthesetting,Turntheignitionkeyfromthe
OFFtotheONposition5times.TheLEDstatus lightilluminatesinthetineengagementdisplay (referenceFigure10).
T ounlockthesetting,pressandholdthebottom
oftheswitchfor1second.TheLEDstatuslight turnsoff.
clockwiseuntilthetineslowerandtouchthe ground(butnotraisethemachine).
Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthe
groundatalltimestomaximizelateral machinestability.
3.Releasethetinegroundengagementfootswitch toraisethetines.

RaisingtheTines

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

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Movethemotion-controlleversbacktothe neutralpositionandbringthemachinetoafull stop.
2.Liftyourfootoffofthetinegroundengagement footswitchcontroltoraisethetines.
3.Activatethetineengagementfootswitchlockout.
4.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW andFASTpositions.
5.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtotheOFF positiontoshutofftheengine.
6.Engagetheparkingbrake.
SwitchthekeytotheOFForSTARTpositionwhenyou arenished.

AdjustingtheOperator WeightControlSetting

1.Withthetinesraised,drivetheaeratortoahard, atturfsurfaceandstoptheaerator,butleave theenginerunning.
2.Pressthetinegroundengagementfootswitch tolowerthetines.
Ifthemachineraisesandthegroundtires
arenolongertouching,rotatetheoperator weightadjustmentcontrolcounterclockwise tolowerthemachineuntilthetirestouchthe ground.
Ifthetinesarenottouchingtheground,
rotatetheoperatorweightadjustmentcontrol
7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingtheengine.
8.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenyouwillnot usethemachineforafewdays,whenyouare transportingthemachine,orwhenthemachine isparkedinsideabuilding.
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CheckingtheSafetyInterlock

Important:Ensurethattheoperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandareinproperoperating
conditionpriortouse.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests,Donotoperatethemachine.Contactyourauthorized
Torodistributor.

CheckingtheNormalEngineStartingCircuit

System
ParkingBrake
Engaged
StateofSystem

CheckEngineStartingCircuitChart

Note:IntheCheckEngineStartingCircuitChart,thestateofsystemitemthatisboldisbeingchecked.
System
ParkingBrake
Disengaged
Outcome
Startershouldcrank
Outcome
Startershouldnotcrank
StateofSystem
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DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning onelevertoomuchaheadoftheother. Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine, whichmaycausedamagetothemachineor injury.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.
Important:Tobeginmovement(forwardor
backward),thebrakelevermustbedisengaged (pushedforward)beforethemotion-controllevers canbemoved.
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Toturnleftorright,pullthemotion-controllever backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection. Thetinescanbeinthedownpositionwhen makinggradualturns.
Figure22
1.Leftmotion-controllever
2.Rightmotion-controllever6.Neutral
3.Frontreferencebar
4.Frontofmachine8.Rearreferencebar
5.Forward
7.Reverse
DrivingForward
1.Ensurethatthemotion-controlleversareinthe neutralposition.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake.
3.T omoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth leversforwardwithequalpressure.
Tomakezero-degreeturns,liftyourfootoffthe tineengagementfootswitchcontroltoraisethe tines.Theheadwillraisein1second.
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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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Leftsideshown
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Figure25
Figure24
Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe motion-controllevertowardthedesiredturn direction.
Tomakezeroturns,liftyourfootoffofthetine groundengagementfootswitchtoraisethe tines.Theheadwillraiseinhalfsecond.
Important:Donotmakeazeroturnwhen
thetinesareinthedownposition.
3.T ostop,positionbothmotion-controlleversin theneutraloperatingposition.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Thetinescanbelockedintheupposition bytappingandholdingthemulti-functionswitchin thedownpositionuntiltheLEDindicatorappearson thehourmeter/tineengagementdisplay.Engage theparkingbrakeandblockthewheels.Ensurethat thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.Securelyfastenthe machinetothetrailerortruckwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes.Ifpossible,bothfrontandrear strapsshouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfrom themachine.Useonlythe4designatedtie-down locationsonthemachine—2ontheleftsideand2on theright(seeFigure25).Ensurethatthetraileror truckhasallthenecessarylightingandmarkingas requiredbylaw.Secureatrailerwithasafetychain.
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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.
Loadingamachineonatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityofbackwardtip-over. Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury ordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;Donot useindividualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbrokenramp surfacewiderthanthemachine.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingmachineupordownaramp toavoidtippingbackward.
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LoadingtheMachine

DANGER
Useextremecautionwhenloadingmachineson trailersortrucks.Useafull-widthramptoextend beyondthereartiresinsteadofindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.Withtheplatformup,a full-widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehind themachine.Ifitisnotpossibletouseafull-width ramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulatea full-widthcontinuousramp.
Asteeprampanglemaycausecomponentstoget caughtasthemachinemovesfromramptotraileror truck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethemachineto tipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksothatitisonthedownsideof theslopeandtherampsextendsuptheslope.This minimizestherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshould beaslevelaspossible.
Important:Donotattempttoturnthemachine
whileontheramp,youmaylosecontrolanddrive offtheside.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdowna ramp.Bothmaneuverscancausethemachinetotip backward.
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.

AddingFuel

Fuel-tankcapacity:7L(1.9USgallons)
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
ETHANOL:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse. Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10% ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark, whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.
Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbed,becauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removefuel-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainerratherthanfroma fuel-dispensernozzle.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
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AdjustingtheFront
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
Keepfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.
Cleantheenginewhileitruns
Eliminategum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Reference/SpeedControl Bar
Adjustthefrontreference/speedcontrolbarfor desiredmaximumforwardspeed.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, andmovethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral position.
2.Loosentheboltsonbothsidesofthecontrol towerbylooseningthetwonutsoneachside (fourtotal)oftheconsole(seeFigure26).
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FuelingtheMachine

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
2.Removethecapfromthetank.
3.Fillthefueltankwithfueltowithin6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.Donot
llintothellerneck.
Important:Donotllthetankmorethan
6mm(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetank becausethefuelmusthaveroomtoexpand.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled fuel.
Figure26
1.Twonuts
3.Movethebarforwardtoobtainthefastestspeed.
Movethebarbackwardtoobtaintheslowest speed.
4.Onbothsides,tightenthenutsandbolts.
2.Frontreference/speed controlbar
Important:Makesurethenutsandboltsaretight
sothefrontreference/speedcontrolbardoesnot moveduringoperation.
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Maintenance
Whileyouaremaintainingoradjustingthe machine,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentallystartingtheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromthekeyswitch,engage parkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthe sparkplug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance. Alsopushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnot accidentallycontactthesparkplug(s).
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Aftertherst100hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthetransmissionoutputshaftnuttorquespecication.
•Changetheauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirlteranduid.
•Changethehydraulictransmissionlteranduid.
•Lubricatethechains.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthechains.
•Checktheconditionofthesprockets.
•Checkthetines.
•Cleantheengineandtheexhaustsystemarea(moreoftenindryordirtyconditions).
•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuildupfromthemachine.
Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchinga hotenginecancausesevereburns.
Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine area.
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every80hours
Every100hours
Every160hours
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every500hours
•Greasethefrontwheelbearings.
•Greasetineshaftbearings.
•Greasehydrooutputshaftangedbearings.
•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).
•Checkthepressureinthetires.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthebelts.
•Checkthetransmissionuidlevel.
•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.
•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)
•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.
•Changetheengine-oillter(moreofteninextremelydustyorsandyconditions).
•Replacetheprimaryaircleanerelement—checksecondaryaircleanerelement; replaceifdirty(moreoftenundersevereconditions.Seetheengineowner’smanual foradditionalinformation).
•Changetheauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirlteranduid.
•Changethehydraulictransmissionlteranduid.
•Replacethesecondaryaircleanerelement(moreoftenundersevereconditions. SeetheEnginemanualforadditionalinformation).
Monthly
•Checkthebatterycharge.
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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

Performthefollowingbeforeservicing,cleaning,or makinganyadjustmentstothemachine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.
Lubrication

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.
3.Starttheengineandmovethrottlecontrolahead to1/2throttleposition.Disengagetheparking brake.
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningandthe drivewheelsmustbeturningsothat adjustmentscanbeperformed.Contact withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay causepersonalinjury .
Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.
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4.Withtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversforwardandlubricateall4 chains.
EngineMaintenance
5.Checktheconditionandtensionofthechains; refertoCheckingtheConditionoftheChains
(page37).

LubricatingtheGrease Fittings

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

ServiceAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe
primaryaircleanerelement— checksecondaryaircleaner element;replaceifdirty(more oftenundersevereconditions.See theengineowner’smanualfor additionalinformation).
Every500hours—Replacethesecondary aircleanerelement(moreoftenundersevere conditions.SeetheEnginemanualfor additionalinformation).
1.Shutofftheengine,engageparkingbrake,wait forallmovingpartstostop,andremovethekey.
2.Seetheengineowner'smanualformaintenance instructions.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorlater)
EngineOilCapacity:1.7L(1.8USqt)withoutthe
lter;1.5L(1.6USqt)withthelter.
Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.
Figure27
1.Frontwheelcasterhubs3.Beltidlerpivot
2.Tineshaftbearings
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Figure28
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.
Figure29
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Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil
levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFullmark.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure
30.
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Figure30
4.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaround theoilllcap,removecapandaddthespecied oiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkonthe dipstick.
Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(Mayneedmoreoftenunder severeconditions.)
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.
2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure31.
Note:T orquedrainplugto18N∙m(13ft-lb).
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Figure32
Figure31
5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.
6.Checktheengine-oillevel.
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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube,andslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
32).
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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours(moreoften
inextremelydustyorsandy conditions).
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging
theEngineOil(page32).
2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupany spilledoil.
Important:Spilledoilmaydrainunderthe
engineandontotheclutch.Oilspilledon theclutchmaydamagetheclutch,cause thebladestostopslowlywhentheclutchis intheOFFposition,andcausetheclutchto slipwhentheclutchisswitchedtotheON position.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
3.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure33).
ServiceInterval:Every160hours
TypeforallEngines:NGKBPR6ESorequivalent
AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure34.
Figure33
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengine,andthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.
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Figure34
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4.Fillthecrankcasewiththespeciedtypeofnew oil;refertoFigure28.
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CheckingtheSparkPlug
CheckingtheSpark
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
Figure35
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Arrester
MachineswithaSparkArrester Only
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenaftertheengineisshut off.Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials. Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
Donotrefuelorrunengineunlessaspark
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arresterisinstalled.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Allowthemufertocool.
Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N∙m(16ft-lb).
Figure36
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 (white,green,orblue“snow”)andcleanitprior tojumpstarting.Cleanandtightenconnections asnecessary.
CAUTION
Corrosionorlooseconnectionscan causeunwantedelectricalvoltagespikes atanytimeduringthejump-starting procedure.
Donotattempttojumpstartwithloose orcorrodedbatteryterminalsordamage totheenginemayoccur.
DANGER
Jumpstartingaweakbatterythatis cracked,frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel, oranopen/shortedbatterycell,can causeanexplosionresultinginserious personalinjury .
Donotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese conditionsexist.
Note:Ensurethattheventcapsaretightand
level.Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overany ventcapsonbothbatteries.Ensurethatthe vehiclesdonottouchandthatbothelectrical systemsareoffandatthesameratedsystem voltage.Theseinstructionsarefornegative groundsystemsonly.
3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswired tothestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure37.
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Figure37
1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery
2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery
3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery
4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock
5.Boosterbattery
6.Dischargedbattery
7.Engineblock
2.Ensurethattheboosterisagoodandfully chargedleadacidbatteryat12.6Vorgreater. Useproperlysizedjumpercables(4to6 AWG)withshortlengthstoreducevoltagedrop betweensystems.Ensurethatthecablesare colorcodedorlabeledforthecorrectpolarity.
CAUTION
Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamage theelectricalsystem.
Becertainofthebatteryterminalpolarity andjumpercablepolaritywhenhooking upthebatteries.
Batteriescontainacidandproduce explosivegases.
Shieldyoureyesandfacefromthe batteriesatalltimes.
Donotleanoverthebatteries.
4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecableto thepositiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.
5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.
6.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblock ofthestalledvehicle(nottothenegativepost) awayfromthebattery.Standback.
7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock (black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).
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CheckingtheBattery
DriveSystem
Charge
ServiceInterval:Monthly
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiod oftimewithoutrechargingthemresultsinreduced performanceandservicelife.Topreserveoptimum batteryperformanceandlife,chargebatteriesin storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4V.
Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,thebattery
shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayforwinter storage.
Maintenance

CasterPivotBearings Pre-LoadAdjustment

Removedustcapfromcasterandtightennyloc nutuntilwashersareatandbackoff1/4ofaturn toproperlysetthepre-loadonthebearings.If disassembled,ensurethatthespringdiscwashers areinstalledasshowninFigure38.
Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebatteryin thetableandchargethebatteryfortherecommended timeintervaltobringthechargeuptoafullcharge of12.6Vorgreater.
Important:Ensurethatthenegativebatterycable
isdisconnectedandthebatterychargerusedfor chargingthebatteryhasanoutputof16Vand7A orlesstoavoiddamagingthebattery(seechart forrecommendedchargersettings).
Voltage Reading
12.6or greater
12.4–12.6
12.2–12.4
12.0–12.2
11.7–12.0
11.7orless
Percent Charge
100%16V/7ANoCharging
75to100%16V/7A
50to75%16V/7A
25to50%14.4V/4A
0to25%14.4V/4A
0%14.4V/2A
Maximum Charger Settings
Charging Interval
Required
30Minutes
1Hour
2Hours
3Hours
6Hoursor More
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Figure38
1.Springdiscwashers

CheckingtheAirPressure intheTires

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Note:Thesemi-pneumaticcastertiresdonotneed
tobeinated.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Checkthepressureofthedrivetires.
3.Inatethedrivetiresto152to165kPa(22to 24psi).
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CheckingtheWheelHub
CheckingtheSprocket
Bolts
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Torquethewheelhubbolts(Figure39)to37to45 N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonthewheel
hub.
Figure39
1.Lugnut2.Hubbolt
Condition
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Inspectsprocketsforwearandreplaceas required.

MaintainingtheChain

AdjustingtheDriveWheelChain Tension
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
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2.Lifttherearofthemachineandsupportusing jackstandsorequivalentsupport.
3.Checkthechainsoneachsideoftheidler sprocket,onbothsidesofthemachine,for propertension.Thechainsshouldbeableto moveupanddown1/4to1/2inch(6to12mm).

CheckingtheTorqueofthe WheelLugNuts

ServiceInterval:Yearly
Torquethewheellugnuts(Figure39)to1 15to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

CheckingtheConditionof theChains

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Checkthechainsonbothsidesofthemachine forpropertension.Thechainsshouldbeableto moveupanddown1/4to1/2inch(6to12mm).
3.IfchainspoporsnaprefertoAdjustingtheDrive
WheelChainT ension(page37)andAdjusting theTineDriveChain(page43).
4.T oadjustthechaintension,loosentheidlerbolt andpushuponthesprockettotightenthechain.
Important:Donotovertightenthechain.
Signicantchainwearcanoccurandwill shortenthelifeofanovertightenedchain.
5.Checkthechaintensionandtightentheidler bolt.

CheckingtheTorqueofthe TransmissionOutputShaft Nut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
Torquethenutsonthetransmissionoutputtapered shaftsto285to353N∙m(210to260ft-lb).
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AdjustingtheMotion
AdjustingtheMotion
ControlLinkage
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page29).
2.Pushthecontrolleversallthewayforwardtothe frontreferencebar;Ifeitherofthecontrollevers contactthereferencebardothefollowing:
A.Allowthecontrolleverstoreturntoneutral
andloosenthe2jamnutsonthehex adjustmentlinkage.
Note:Onejamnutisaright-handthread
andtheotherisleft-hand.
B.Turnthehexadjustmentlinkageuntilthere
is1/8to1/4inch(3to6mm)gapbetween thecontrolleverandthefrontreferencebar.
C.Tightenthejamnuts.
D.Proceedwithstep3.
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(page27).
5.Rotatetheadjustmentrodontheleftsideofthe machine(Figure41).
Figure40
1.Hexadjustmentlinkagejamnut
3.Allowthecontrolleverstoreturntoneutral. Turnthelefthexadjustmentlinkuntilthemotion controlleversareapproximatelyevenwitheach other.
4.Repeatsteps2and3fortheothermotion controllinkage.
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Figure41
1.Adjustmentrod
6.Lookingdowntowardstheadjustmentrod— rotateitcounterclockwise,in1/4turnincrements, toincreasespeedorclockwisetodecrease speed.
7.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.
8.Repeatsteps5through7untildesiredtracking isobtained.
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BrakeMaintenance
BeltMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,an adjustmentisrequired.
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page29).
2.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.If needed,adjusttotherecommendedination; refertoCheckingtheAirPressureintheTires
(page36).
3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.Loosenthecableclamponthebrakecables undertheconsole(Figure42).
5.Adjustbothcableconduitsdownward approximately1/8to1/4inch(3to6mm).

CheckingtheCondition andTensionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.Checktheauxiliarypumpdrivebeltcondition andtension;thebeltshouldbesnug.Referto
AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPumpDriveBelt(page
39).
3.Checktheconditionofthetransmissiondrive belt.

AdjustingtheAuxiliary PumpDriveBelt

1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
2.T otightenthebelt,loosenbothnuts(3/8inch) ontheauxiliarypump.Slidethepumpoutward inslotsandtightenthenuts.
Figure42
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

MaintainingtheAuxiliary HydraulicSystem

Hydraulicuidtype:AW-32hydrouid
ChangingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic ReservoirFluidandFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every250hoursthereafter
1.Runthemachineforapproximately15minutes topurgeanyextraairoutofthehydraulic system.
2.Completelyraiseandlowerthetines3timesto purgetheair.
3.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
12.Starttheengineandraiseandlowerthetines. Lowerthetinestothegroundandrellthe reservoirtotheFULLCOLDline.
13.Checktheuidlevelagain;repeatsteps7 through10untiltheleveldoesnotdecrease.
4.Allowtheenginetocool.
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:Iftheuidisatambient-airtemperature,
about24°C(75°F),llonlytotheFULLCOLD level.
11.Installthehydraulicreservoircapandtightenit untilsnug.
Note:Donotovertightenthereservoircap.
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Maintainingthe Transmission

Transmissionuidtype:T oro®Hypr-Oil™500or
Mobil®115W-50syntheticmotoroil.
Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids
couldcausesystemdamage.
ChangingtheHydraulic TransmissionFiltersandFluid
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every250hoursthereafter
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove thekey.
CheckingtheTransmissionFluid Level
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Allowthemachinetocool.
3.Removethecapfromtheexpansiontankand checkthetransmission-uidlevelinthetank (Figure43).
Note:Thetransmissionuidlevelshouldcover
theFULLCOLDlllinemoldedintothesideof thetank.
2.Placeacatchpanbetweenthetransmissions.
3.Removethe2drainplugs,locatedatthebottom ofeachtransmission,tofullydraintheoil.
4.Locatethe2ltersunderthetransmissions.
5.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationentersthehydraulic system.
6.Removethelterstoandallowtheoiltonish drainingfromthedrivesystem.
Important:Beforeinstallingnewlters,
applyathincoatofExmarkPremium HydraulicFluidonthesurfaceofthelters rubberseal.
Turntheltersclockwiseuntilrubberseal contactsthelteradapterthentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.
7.Installthe2drainplugs.
8.Removetheventplugoneachtransmissionand llthroughtheexpansionreservoir;whenoil comesoutoftheventinstalltheplug.
Figure43
1.Cap3.FULLCOLDline
2.Fillerneck(expansion tank)
4.Ifnecessary,addthespeciedtransmissionuid
untiltheuidlevelisattheFULLCOLDllline oftheexpansiontank(Figure43).
5.Installtheexpansiontankcapandtightenituntil
snug.
Important:Donotovertightentheexpansion
tankcap.
ExmarkPremiumHydraulicFluidis recommended.Refertothechartbelowforan acceptablealternative:
HydraulicFluid
ExmarkPremiumHydraulic Fluid(Preferred)
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Mobil115W50250hours
Torquetheplugsto20N·m(180in-lb).Continue toaddExmarkPremiumHydraulicFluiduntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.
9.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.
ChangeInterval
250hours
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CAUTION
Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury .

TineMaintenance

CheckingtheTines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
10.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrol aheadto1/2throttleposition.Disengagethe parkingbrake.
Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsmustbeturningsomotioncontrol adjustmentcanbeperformed.Contact withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay causepersonalinjury .
Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.
A.Withtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe
directionalcontrolinbothforwardand reversedirections(5to6times).Check theoillevel,andaddoilasrequiredafter shuttingofftheengine.
2.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack standswitha460kg(1,015lb)capacity.
CAUTION
Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury .
Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
3.Removethe2bolts(3/8x1inch)and2washers (3/8inch)thatsecuretherear-coverpaneltothe chassis,andremovethepanel(Figure44).
B.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepA.until
alltheairiscompletelypurgedfromthe system.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.
Important:Donotchangethehydraulicuid
(exceptforwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanging lterandremovingthedrainplugs),unlessit isfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen extremelyhot.
Changingtheoilunnecessarilycoulddamage hydraulicsystembyintroducingcontaminants intothesystem.
Figure44
1.Chassisholes3.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Washer(3/8inch)
4.Removerocksandotherdebrisfromthetines.
5.Inspectthetinesforwearanddamage.
4.Rearpanel
Note:Replaceanytinesthatarewornor
damaged.
6.Aligntheholesintherear-coverpaneltothe holesinthechassis(Figure44).
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7.Securethecoverpaneltothechassiswiththe 2boltsand2washers(Figure44)thatyou removedinstep3,andtorquetheboltsto37to 45N∙m(27to33in-lb)

AdjustingtheTineDrive Chain

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

AdjustingtheReturn-to-Up Spring

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 endofthespringasshowninFigure45.Thegap shouldmeasure1.38inch(35mm).Theadjustment ismadebyturningtheboltatthefrontofeachspring (clockwisewillshortenthegap,counter-clockwisewill lengthenthegap).
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Figure45
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.
2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe engineandhydrostaticdrive.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServiceAir
Cleaner(page30).
4.Lubricatethemachine;refertoLubrication
(page29).
5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page32).
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.Arelayorswitchisdefective.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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.Arelayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Thesparkplugisfaulty.
9.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.
10.Theambienttemperatureistoolow.10.Placethemachineintoawarmer
2.Chargethebattery.
3.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleantheconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andreconnect.
3.Ensurethatthethrottlelevelismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions, andthechokeisintheONpositionfor acoldengineortheOFFpositionfora warmengine.
4.ContactanAuthorizedToroservice dealer.
5.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
6.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andconnect.
8.Clean,adjust,orreplacethespark plug.
9.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.
environmentandallowthehydraulic uidandengineoiltowarmsufciently.
Theenginelosespower.
Theengineoverheats.
Themachinepullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
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.
1.Thetransmissionbeltworn,loose,or broken.
2.Thetransmissionbeltisoffapulley.2.Changethebelt.
depth.
2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
4.Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
depth.
3.
Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
1.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.
1.Changethebelt.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thereisabnormalvibration.
Thetinesdonotraise.
Thetinesdonotengagetheground.
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.
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Checkthedrivewheelchaintension andthetinedrive-chaintension.
1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Adjustthereturn-to-upsprings.
1.Increasethetinedownpressure.
2.Increasetheelectricaldepthcontrol setting.
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