Toro 44501, topdresser 2300 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO. 44501 - 70001 & UP

TOPDRESSER 2300

FORM NO. 95-4836

The TORO Company - 1997

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All Rights Reserved

FOREWORD

Thank you for bu ying a h igh quality Toro tu rf care product. To g et the b est performan ce fro m this m achine,
operate and maintain it according to the instructions in this manual.

Toro also wa nts to stress the importance o f safety. You and anyone else using or main taining this machine
are strongly urged to read this ma nual, esp ecia lly all the saf ety inst ruct ion s.

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION, used with the triangular safety alert symbol, highlight safety
messages. Alwa ys read and understand these me ssages becau se they relate to personal inju ry and your
safety .

If you ever need help or have questions about your new Toro turf care prod uct, contact your local Au thorized
Toro Distributor. Th e Toro Distributor has a complete supply of replace ment parts, a full line of accessories
and a professional service staff to support you. Keep your Toro all Toro. Buy genuine Toro parts and
accessories.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFET Y INSTRUCT IO N S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

SAFETY AND INST RUCT I O N DECALS. . . . . . 4

LOOSE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SET UP INST RUCTIONS

Install Tongue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assemble Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BEFORE OPERATING

Check Hydraulic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Check Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attach Topdresser To Towing Vehicle. . . . . . 8

CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9

OPERATING INSTRUCT IO NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety alert symbol means
CAUTION, WA RN ING or DANGER ­ "personal safety inst ru ct ion ". Read
and understan d the ins truc tio n
because it has to do with safety. Failure to
comply with the instruct ion ma y result in
personal injury.

BEFO RE OPERATING

1. Read and understand all operating and safety
instructions. Before operating this unit, become
familiar with all controls and know how to stop
quickly. A replacement manual is available by
sending complete Model and Serial Number to:

MAINTENANCE

Bleeding Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing Oil Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Oil Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wheel Motor Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Brush To Conv eyor Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . 12

Chain Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Conveyor Bel t Instal lat i on/T e n sion . . . . . . . . . 13

ELECTRIC SCHEMAT IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TROUBLE SHOO TING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 17

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING . . . . . . . . . 18

MAINTENANCE CH ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

WHIL E OPERATING

5. NEVER o pen the hydrau lic oil c ap until A LL air
pressure has been released.

6. The weight of the topdresser when filled with
sand is approximately 3500 lbs. The towing
vehicle should have adequate brakes to handle
this weigh t. Ch eck the spe cif ication s in t he to wing
vehicle’s operator manual pertaining to towing
weight.

7. NEVER carry passe ngers on t he mach ine, a nd
keep everyone away from the areas of operation.

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8. NEVER allow child ren t o opera te th e machin e.
Do not allow adults to operate the mach ine without
proper instructions.

9. Make sure all hydraulic fittings are tight and all

2. Before each us e, be sure all bolt s and nut s
are tight.

3. Do not modify this equip men t in an y man ne r.

hydraulic hoses are in good condition before
operating this unit.

10. Keep hands and feet out of hopper when unit
is operating or engine is running on to wing vehicle.

4. W h en guards are removed f or se rvice, replace
them before operating machine. Guards are for
your protection.

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11. To avoid loss of control, NEVE R , tow the unit
faster than 12MPH.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

Hydraulic fluid esca ping under pre ssure c an h ave
sufficient force to penetrate skin and do serious

12. NEVER open the hydraulic cap until ALL air
pressure has been released.

damage. If fluid is injected into skin it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may

13. Keep body and hands away from pin hole

result.
leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands to
search for leaks.

14. ALWA YS torque the nut on the wheel motors

to 230 - 250 ft. lbs when servicing .

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS

The following safety and instruction decals are installed on the unit. Replace any decals that becomes
damaged or illegible. Part numbers for decals are listed below and in your Parts Catalog. Order
replacements from your Authorized Toro Distributor.

LINED UP WITH GATE

CONTROL POINTE R

(Part No. 01-506-0210)

OVER OIL CAP

(Part No. 01-506-0250)

NEAR BEARINGS &

GATE CONTROL ARM

(Part No. 58-6520)

ON CHAIN GUARD

(Part No. 01-506-0050)

ON FENDERS & HYD. TANK

(Part No. 75-5190)

EACH SIDE OF HOPPER

(Part No. 01-506-0240)

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LOOSE PARTS

Description Qty Use

Tongue 1 Install tongue
Capscrew, 1/2"-13 x 3-1/2" 2
Flat Washer, 1/2" 4
Hex Nut, 1/2" 4

Hopper Front 1 Assemble ho pper
Long Skirt 1
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" -20 x 1" 20
Flat Washer, 1/4" 40
Lock Washer, 1/4" 40
Hex Nut, 1/4" 40
Short Skirt 2
Hopper Side, LH 1
Hopper Bac k 1
Hopper Bra ce 1
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" -20 x 3/4" 20
Hopper Side, RH 1
Support Rod 2
Hex Nut, 3/8" 4
Flat Washer, 3/8" 2

Wiring Harness 1

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions:

Height: 40"
Length: 88"
Width: 83"

Hopper Dimensions:

Height: 18-1/ 4"
Top Width: 76"
Bottom Width: 60"
Top Length: 40"
Bottom Length: 20"

Hopper Capacity: 23.5 cubic foot
Spreading Width: 60"
Top D ressing Sp eed: Up to 8 MPH
Transporting Speed: Up to 12 MPH
Conveyor Belt: Continuous 60 " wide comp os i -

tion belt with heavy du ty polye st er cord.

Metering Gate: Infinitely variable from clo sed to

4-1/2" openin g for ligh t to heavy ap plic ation s.

Controls: 12 volt on/off switch at operat or’s po-

sition to engage conveyor and brush. Metering

gate control arm spans full width in fron t of

brush.

Drive: Ground driven hydraulic system self-con-

tained to topdresser (no hoses to connect to

towing vehicle).

Wheels and tires:

(4) 16 x 6.50 x 8 and

(2) 18 x 8.50 x 8 - 4 ply rib tread, high

flotation tires

Hydrau lic O i l: 10W30 SF - CC (2 gallons)

Air pressure:

Tires: 20 PSI

Hydraulic tank: 20-4 0 PSI

Shipping Weight: 1000 lbs.

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