Toro TRX-26 Trencher User manual

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FormNo.3430-324RevA
TRX-16,TRX-20,andTRX-26
Trencher
ModelNo.22972—SerialNo.404710000andUp
ModelNo.22972G—SerialNo.404710000andUp
ModelNo.22973—SerialNo.404710000andUp
ModelNo.22973G—SerialNo.404710000andUp
ModelNo.22974—SerialNo.404710000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3430-324*A
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtodigtrenchesinsoilto
burycablingandpipingforvariousapplications.Itis
notintendedtocutrock,wood,oranyothermaterial
otherthansoil.Usingthisproductforpurposesother
thanitsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyou
andbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure
1illustratesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal
(ifequipped)orvisitwww.Toro.comtoaccess
warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
©2019—TheToro®Company
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................9
1InstallingtheBoomandChain..........................9
2CheckingtheFluidLevels..............................10
3ChargingtheBattery(Electric-StartModels
Only).............................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
KeySwitch.....................................................11
Specications..................................................14
Attachments/Accessories.................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
AddingFuel......................................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16
DuringOperation.................................................17
DuringOperationSafety...................................17
StartingtheEngine...........................................18
DrivingtheMachine..........................................18
ShuttingofftheEngine......................................18
DiggingaTrench..............................................19
OperatingTips.................................................19
AfterOperation....................................................20
AfterOperationSafety......................................20
MovingaNon-FunctioningMachine..................20
SecuringtheMachineforTransport..................20
LiftingtheMachine...........................................20
Maintenance...........................................................21
MaintenanceSafety..........................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................22
RemovingtheCoverPlate................................22
RemovingtheBottomShield............................23
Lubrication..........................................................23
GreasingtheMachine.......................................23
GreasingtheTrencherHousing........................24
EngineMaintenance...........................................25
EngineSafety...................................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................27
ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................29
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................30
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................30
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................31
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................31
ServicingtheBattery.........................................31
ReplacingtheFuses(Models22973and
22974)...........................................................33
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34
ServicingtheTracks.........................................34
BrakeMaintenance.............................................36
TestingtheParkingBrake.................................36
BeltMaintenance................................................37
ReplacingthePump-DriveBelt.........................37
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................37
AdjustingtheTraction-Control
Alignment......................................................37
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................39
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................39
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................39
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................40
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................40
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................41
TrencherMaintenance.........................................42
ReplacingtheDiggingTeeth.............................42
CheckingandAdjustingtheDiggingChain
andBoom.....................................................42
ReplacingtheDriveSprocket...........................43
Cleaning..............................................................44
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................44
Storage...................................................................44
StorageSafety..................................................44
Storage.............................................................44
Troubleshooting......................................................46
Schematics.............................................................48
3
Safety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811orinAustralia,
call1100forthenationwidemarkingservice).
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
teeth,auger,orotherparts.
Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine.
ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operatethemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal93-7814
93-7814
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
4
decal93-9084
93-9084
1.Liftpoint/Tie-downpoint
decal100-4650
100-4650
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepbystandersaway.
2.Crushinghazardoffoot—keepbystandersaway.
decal107-8495
107-8495
1.Parkingbrake
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal137-3873
137-3873
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
decal137-3874
137-3874
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
5
decal115-4020
115-4020
1.Turnright3.Reverse
2.Forward
4.Turnleft
decal99-9952
99-9952
1.Cuttinghazard,chainandauger—stayawayfrommovingpartsandkeepbystandersawayfromthemachine.
2.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovethekeybeforepreformingandmaintenanceorrepairs.
3.Explosionand/orelectricshockhazard—donotdiginareaswithburiedgasorpowerlines.
6
decal115-1230
115-1230
1.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Engine—shutoff
3.Engine—run
4.Trencherchain—reverse
5.Trencherchain—forward
6.Trencherchain—off
7.Enginethrottle
8.Fast
9.Slow
10.Choke
11.On/Closed
12.Off/Open
13.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforestartingtheengine;tostarttheengine,movethetrenchercontrolleverintotheOffposition,
placethetractioncontrolinNeutral,movetheenginespeedtoFastandthechoketoOn/Closed,turnthekeytorun,andrelease
theparkingbrakeoncetheenginehasstarted.
14.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingthetrencher;tooperatethetrencher,lowertheboom,movethetrenchercontrol
levertothereferencebar,pullthetractioncontrolrearwardtomoveinreverseanddigthetrench.
7
decal115-1231
115-1231
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,trencher—keepbystanders
away;donotoperatethetrencherchainwhiletransporting
themachine.
6.Explosionhazard;electricalshockhazard—donotoperateif
powerlinesmaybepresent;callyourlocalutilitycompany.
2.Explosionhazard,fueling—shutofftheengineandextinguish
allameswhenfueling.
7.Boomelevation
3.Tipping/crushinghazard—lowerthetrencherheadwhen
operatingonslopes.
8.Lowertheboom.
4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;waitforallmoving
partstostop.
9.Raisetheboom.
5.Warning—lowertheboom,engagetheparkingbrakeand
shutofftheengine,andremovethekeybeforeleavingthe
machine.
8
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Boom(soldseparately)
1
1
Chain(soldseparately)
1
Installtheboomandchain.
2
Nopartsrequired
Checktheuidlevels.
3
Nopartsrequired
Chargethebattery(electric-startmodels
only).
1
InstallingtheBoomand
Chain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Boom(soldseparately)
1
Chain(soldseparately)
Procedure
Important:Thereareseveralboomandchainsize
congurationsavailable.RefertoyourAuthorized
ServiceDealertoobtaintheappropriateboomand
chaintomeetyourrequirements.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
3.Removethebolt,2saddlewashers,andnut
securingthespoilsaugerandremovetheauger
(Figure3).
Note:Savethefastenersforfutureuse.
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Figure3
1.Spoilsauger
6.Adjustingbolt
2.Boom7.Jamnut
3.Bolts8.Armonthedrivehead
4.Doublewasher9.Drivesprocket
5.Nuts
4.Removethe2bolts,nuts,anddoublewashers
fromthesidesoftheboom(Figure3).
5.Loosentheadjustingboltandjamnut(Figure3).
6.Slidetheboomoverthearmonthedrivehead.
7.Installthe2bolts,nuts,anddoublewashers
removedinstep4throughtheboomandarm,
butdonottightenthem.
8.Ifthechainisnotconnected,connectthelinks
bypressingorhammeringtheclevispinsupplied
withthechainthroughthelinks.
Important:Toavoidbendingthechainlinks,
placeblocksunderandbetweenthelinks
whenhammeringtheclevispinthrough.
9.Securetheclevispinwiththecotterpinsupplied
withthechain.
9
10.Loopthediggingchainovertheaugerdriveshaft
andontothedrivesprocket,ensuringthatthe
diggingteethpointforwardontheupperspan.
11.Settheupperspanofthechainintoplaceon
thetrencherboom,thenwrapthechainaround
therollerattheendoftheboom.
12.Threadtheadjustmentboltintotheboomand
turnitinuntilthereis3.8to6.3cm(1-1/2to2-1/2
inches)ofslackinthechainonthebottomspan.
13.Threadthejamnutdowntheadjustingboltand
tightenitsecurelyagainsttheboom.
14.Torquethe2boltsandnutssecuringtheboom
to183to223N·m(135to165ft-lb).
15.Installthespoilsaugerusingthebolt,2saddle
washer,andnutthatyouremovedpreviously.
16.Torquetheboltandnutto101N·m(75ft-lb).
2
CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforestartingtheengineforthersttime,check
theengine-oilandhydraulic-uidlevels.Refertothe
followingsectionsformoreinformation:
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page27)
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page40)
3
ChargingtheBattery
(Electric-StartModelsOnly)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page32)formoreinformation.
10
ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Control
panel
4.Chain
guard
7.Boom10.Reverse
safety
plate
2.Engine
5.Chain
8.Trencher
head
3.Spoils
auger
6.Digging
teeth
9.Track
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure5
1.Tractioncontrol5.Throttlelever
2.Boom-elevationlever
6.Chokelever
3.Trenchercontrollever7.Keyswitch
4.Referencebar
8.Hourmeter
KeySwitch
Recoil-StartMachines
Thekeyswitchhas2positions:OFFandRUN.Refer
toStartingtheEngine(page18).
Electric-StartMachines
Thekeyswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.
RefertoStartingtheEngine(page18).
ThrottleLever
Movethecontrolforwardtoincreasetheenginespeed
andrearwardtodecreasetheenginespeed.
ChokeLever
Beforestartingacoldengine,movethechokelever
forward.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoke
tokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoonas
possible,movethechokeleverallthewayrearward.
Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterdisplaysthenumberofhoursof
operationthathavebeenloggedonthemachine.
ReferenceBar
Whendrivingthemachine,usethereferencebar
asahandleandaleveragepointforcontrollingthe
machine.T oensuresmooth,controlledoperation,
donottakebothhandsoffthereferencebarwhile
operatingthemachine.
11
TractionControl
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Figure6
1.Referencebar
2.Tractioncontrol
Tomoveforward,movethetractioncontrolforward
(Figure7).
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Figure7
Tomoverearward,movethetractioncontrol
rearward(Figure8).
Important:Whenreversing,lookbehindyou
forobstructionsandkeepyourhandsonthe
referencebar.
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Figure8
Toturnright,rotatethetractioncontrolclockwise
(Figure9).
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Figure9
Toturnleft,rotatethetractioncontrol
counterclockwise(Figure10).
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Figure10
Tostopthemachine,releasethetractioncontrol
(Figure6).
Note:Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrolin
anydirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat
direction.
12
Boom-ElevationLever
Tolowertheboom,slowlymovetheleverforward
(Figure11).
Toraisetheboom,slowlymovetheleverrearward
(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Raisetheboom2.Lowertheboom
Boom-ElevationLock
Theboom-elevationlocksecurestheboom-elevation
leversothatyoucannotpushitforward.Thishelps
toensurethatnooneaccidentallylowerstheboom
duringmaintenance.Securetheboomwiththelock
anytimeyouneedtostopthemachinewiththeboom
raised.
Tosetthelock,liftuponitsoitclearstheholeinthe
controlpanelandswingittotherightinfrontofthe
boomelevationlever,pushingitdownintothelocked
position(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Boom-elevationlever2.Boom-elevationlock
13
TrencherControlLever
Todigwiththetrencher,rotatetheleverrearwardand
pullitdowntothereferencebar(Figure13,number1).
Toreversethetrencherhead,rotatethelever
rearward,thenmoveitleftintotheupperslot(Figure
13,number2).
Ifyoureleasethelever,itwillautomaticallyreturnto
theneutralposition(Figure13,number3),stopping
thechain.
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Figure13
1.Forward3.Neutral
2.Reverse
Parking-BrakeLever
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pullthebrakelever
rearwardandup(Figure14).
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pullthelever
rearwardandthendown(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Parking-brakelever(inthedisengagedposition)
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width
86cm(33.8inches)
Lengthwith70cm(24
inch)boom
209.5cm(82.5inches)
Lengthwith91.4cm(36
inch)boom
235cm(92.6inches)
Lengthwith122cm(48
inch)boom(Model22974
only)
282.5cm(111.2inches)
Height
117cm(46inches)
Weight(Model22972)*499kg(1,100lb)
Weight(Model22973)*538kg(1,185lb)
Weight(Model22974)*578kg(1,208lb)
*A91.4cm(36inch)boomandchainaddsabout27kg(60lb)tothelisted
weight.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
14
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas;notethelocationofunmarkedobjectsand
structures,suchasundergroundstoragetanks,
wells,andsepticsystems.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhat
accessoriesandattachmentsyouneedto
properlyandsafelyperformthejob.
Removealldebris.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofbystanders
beforeoperatingthemachine.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetydecals.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingall
operatorsandmechanics.
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeople
tooperateorservicethemachine.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageorrequire
certiedtrainingoftheoperator.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattached
andfunctioningproperly.Donotoperatethe
machineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Locatethepinch-pointareasmarkedonthe
machineandattachments;keepyourhands
andfeetawayfromtheseareas.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
FuelSafety
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
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.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
15
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowertheboom.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
theenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Addfueltothetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely,turningituntil
itclicks.
6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page21).
16
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
teeth,chain,auger,orotherparts.
Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthe
machineandnevercarrypassengers.
Wearappropriateclothingincludingeye
protection,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.
Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearloose
clothingorloosejewelry.
Stopdiggingifanyoneentersthearea.
Themachinemovesinreverseduring
operation—beawareofyoursurroundingswhile
usingthemachine.
Operatethemachineonlyinareaswhere
thereissufcientclearanceforyoutosafely
maneuver.
Beawareofobstaclesincloseproximityto
you.Failuretomaintainadequatedistance
fromtrees,walls,andotherbarriersmay
resultininjuryasthemachinebacksup
duringoperationifyouarenotattentivetothe
surroundings.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensurethatthepathisclear.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenyouaretired,ill,
orundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight.
Ensurethatallthedrivesareinneutralandengage
theparkingbrakebeforestartingtheengine.Start
theengineonlyfromtheoperator'sposition.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Stopthediggingchainwhenyouarenotdigging.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
thekey,andinspectthemachineifyoustrike
anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Lowertheboomtotheground
Engagetheparkingbrake.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
Checkforoverheadclearance(i.e.,electrical
wires,branches,anddoorways)beforedriving
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
accessories.
SlopeOperation
Operateupanddownslopeswiththefrontofthe
machineuphill.
Raisingtheboomonaslopeaffectsthestability
ofthemachine.Keeptheboominthelowered
positionwhenonslopes.
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.operatingthemachineonany
sloperequiresextracaution.
Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Ground
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Avoidstartingorstoppingthemachineonaslope.
Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turn
slowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphill.
Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps,asuneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.T allgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.
Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Evaluatetheareatoensurethatthegroundis
stableenoughtosupportthemachine.
Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachinenearthe
following:
Drop-offs
Ditches
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Embankments
Bodiesofwater
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifatrack
goesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.Maintain
asafedistancebetweenthemachineandany
hazard.
Ifthemachinestartstotip,letgoofthecontrols
andstepawayfromthemachine.
Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
StartingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOWandFASTpositions(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Throttlelever3.Key
2.Chokelever
2.MovethechokelevertotheONposition(Figure
16).
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
3.Starttheengineasfollowsforyourmachine:
Forrecoil-startmachines,turnthekeytothe
ONposition,thenpulltherecoilhandleon
topoftheengine.
Forelectric-startmachines,turnthekey
totheONposition(Figure16).Whenthe
enginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterfor
morethan10secondsatatime.Ifthe
enginefailstostart,allowa30-second
cooldownperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.
4.GraduallymovethechokelevertotheOFF
position(Figure16).Iftheenginestallsor
hesitates,engagethechokeagainuntilthe
enginewarmsup.
5.Movethethrottlelevertothedesiredsetting
(Figure16).
Important:Runningtheengineathigh
speedswhenthehydraulicsystemiscold
(i.e.,whentheairtemperatureisator
belowfreezing)coulddamagethehydraulic
system.Whenstartingtheengineincold
conditions,allowittoruninthemiddle
throttlepositionfor2to5minutesbefore
movingthethrottletotheFASTposition.
Note:Iftheoutdoortemperatureisbelow
freezing,storethemachineinagaragetokeep
itwarmerandaidinstarting.
DrivingtheMachine
Usethetractioncontrolstomovethemachine.The
fartheryoumovethetractioncontrolsinanydirection,
thefasterthemachinemovesinthatdirection.
Releasethetractioncontrolstostopthemachine.
CAUTION
Whenreversing,youmaybackintostationary
objectsoroverbystandersandcauseserious
personalinjuryordeath.
Lookbehindyouforobstructionsor
bystandersandkeepyourhandsonthe
referencebar.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethe
throttleleverintheFASTpositionforbestperformance.
Youcan,however,usethethrottlepositiontooperate
atslowerspeeds.
ShuttingofftheEngine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifapplicable),andlowerthe
boom.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition
(Figure16).
3.Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardorishot,let
itidleforaminutebeforeturningthekeyswitch
totheOFFposition.
Note:Thishelpstocooltheenginebeforeyou
shutitoff.Inanemergency,youcanshutoff
theengineimmediately.
4.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand
removethekey.
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CAUTION
Achildoruntrainedbystandercould
attempttooperatethemachineandbe
injured.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchwhen
leavingthemachine,evenifjustforafew
seconds.
DiggingaTrench
1.Starttheengine,raisetheboom,movethe
throttlelevertotheFASTposition,andmovethe
machineovertheareatobetrenched.
2.Pullthetrenchercontrollevertothereference
bartoengagethetrencher.
3.Slowlylowertheboomandchainintothe
ground.
Note:Toachievethemaximumdepth,youmay
needtolowertheboomasfarintotheground
asitcangowiththechainrunning.Then,stop
thechainandloweritfully.Startthechainagain
andresumeoperation.
4.Oncethetrencherboomisinthegroundata45°
to60°angle,slowlymovethemachinerearward
toextendthetrench.
Note:Ifyoumovetoofast,thetrencherwillstall.
Ifitstalls,raiseitslightly,slowlydriveforward,or
reversethechaindirectionmomentarily.
5.Whennished,raisetheboomoutofthetrench,
thenstopthetrencher.
OperatingTips
Cleantheareaoftrash,branches,androcks
beforetrenchingtopreventdamagingthemachine.
Alwaysbegintrenchingwiththeslowestground
speedpossible.Increasespeedifconditions
permit.Ifthechainspeedslowsdown,reduce
thegroundspeedtokeepthechainmovingatits
fastestrate.Donotspinthetrackswhiletrenching.
Alwaysusefullthrottle(maximumenginespeed)
whentrenching.
Alwaystrenchbackward(i.e.,inreverse).
Trenchwiththechainata45°to60°angleforbest
results.
Youwillbeabletodigatrenchfasterbycontrolling
thedepthwithperiodicadjustmentsoftheboom.
Ifthetrencherbindsinthesoil,reversethechain
direction.Oncethechainisloose,changechain
directionsandcontinuetrenching.
Ifyouneedthenishedtrenchtobecleaner
thanwhatispossiblewiththetrencher,you
canpurchaseacrumberfromyourdealer.The
crumbermountsontothetrencherheadand
scrapesthetrenchcleanasyoudig.
Toimprovethequalityoftrencheslessthan61cm
(24inches)deep,usea61cm(24inch)boom.
Iftheliftspeedofthemachineistooslowortoo
fast,adjusttheboltindicatedinFigure17.
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Figure17
1.Lift-speedadjustmentbolt
Usethecorrectchainforthegroundconditions,as
listedinthefollowingtable:
SoilTypeRecommendedChainType
SandySoilchain(congurewith
extrateethforafasterdigging
speed;refertoyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer)
SandyLoam/Loam/Loamy
Clay
Soilchain
Wet,stickyclay
Soilchain
Hardsoils:dryclayand
compactedsoils
Combinationchain
Rockysoil/gravel
Rockchain
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AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thetrencherhydraulics,lowertheboom,engage
theparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekey.Waitforallmovementtostopandallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing,
cleaning,orstoringit.
Cleandebrisfromtheattachments,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
MovingaNon-Functioning
Machine
Important:Donottoworpullthemachine
withoutrstopeningthetowvalves,oryouwill
damagethehydraulicsystem.
1.Engagetheparkingbrakeandlowertheboom.
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
3.Removethebottomshield.
4.Usingawrench,turnthetowvalvesonthe
hydraulicpumpstwicecounter-clockwise(Figure
18).
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Figure18
1.Towvalves
5.Installthebottomshieldandtowthemachine
asrequired.
6.Afterrepairingthemachine,closethetowvalves
beforeoperatingit.
SecuringtheMachinefor
Transport
Important:Donotoperateordrivethemachine
onroadways.Usecarewhenloadingorunloading
themachineintoatrailerortruck.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifapplicable),andlowerthe
boom.
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
3.Securethemachinetoatrailerwithchainsor
strapsusingthetie-down/liftloopsatthefront
andrearofthemachine(Figure19andFigure
20).Refertoyourlocalordinancesfortrailerand
tie-downrequirements.
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Figure19
1.Fronttie-downloop
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Figure20
1.Reartie-downloops
LiftingtheMachine
Youcanliftthemachineusingthetie-down/liftloops
asliftpoints(Figure19andFigure20).
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