Aerator 686/687
Model No. 44850—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Model No. 44860—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Form No. 3328–535 Rev B
Operator’s Manual
English (EN)
Contents
Introduction
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire Pressure 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Attaching Aerator 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attach Aerator 686 To Towing Vehicle 6. . . . . . . . .
Attach Aerator 687 To Tractor 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Tines 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aerating Procedure For 686 Tow Hitch Aerator 7. .
Aerating Procedure For 687 3 Point Hitch Aerator 7
Lubrication 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearings 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Arms 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Springs 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tine Wear 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 12. . .
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. The two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is riveted to the main arm.
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
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Safety
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
• Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s
Manual before operating the machine. Become familiar
with all of the controls and know how to stop quickly. A
free replacement manual is available by sending the
complete Model and Serial Number to The Toro
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington,
Minnesota 55420-1196.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
• Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
• Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the
machine is in safe operating condition.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals,
tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear
loose fitting clothing which could get caught in moving
parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
– This product is not designed for or intended to be
operated on roadways.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
• Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
• Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive on
hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause loss of control possibly resulting in personal
injury or death.
• If tractor or towing vehicle engine stalls or machine
loses headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope,
do not turn machine around. Always back slowly
straight down the slope.
• Do not carry passengers on the machine or tractor and
keep everyone away from the areas of operation.
• Before getting off the tractor or towing vehicle seat:
– Place the tractor or towing vehicle in neutral
position and put the engine in idle position.
– Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.
– Shut the engine off and remove key from ignition
switch. Wait for all movement to stop before getting
off seat.
• ALWAYS follow all safety precautions in the tractor’s
or towing vehicles operator manual pertaining to
attachments.
Maintenance
While Operating
• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
– Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
• Remove the key from the tractor’s ignition switch to
prevent accidental starting of the engine when
servicing, adjusting or storing the machine.
• Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
• Make sure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks in
hydraulic lines that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate
skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into
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the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene
may result.
• Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the blower
to the ground.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
• To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the machine all Toro. Never use
“will-fit” replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to ensure
genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty.
106-0229
1. Warning—remove the ignition key and read the instructions
before servicing or performing maintenance to avoid cutting
your hands or feet.
58-6520
1. Grease
01–506–0340
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