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FormNo.3437-376RevA
ProCore
®
648Aerator
ModelNo.09200—SerialNo.405700000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3437-376*A
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourauthorizedT orodistributor.GenuineT oro
sparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDAForestry
Service.
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.
Introduction
Awalkingoperatorcontrolsthismachine,anditis
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Themachineisdesigned
primarilyforaeratinglargeareasonwell-maintained
lawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberplatetoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................9
1InstallingtheRearWheels.............................10
2InstallingtheHandle......................................10
3ActivatingandChargingtheBattery...............10
4SecuringtheRearHood(CEOnly).................12
5SecuringtheBeltCover(CEOnly).................13
6ApplyingtheCEDecalandtheProduction
YearDecal....................................................14
7InstallingtheTineHolders,TurfGuards,
andTines......................................................14
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................18
Attachments/Accessories.................................18
BeforeOperation.................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
AddingFuel......................................................19
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................20
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.............................20
DuringOperation.................................................20
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
SlopeSafety.....................................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................21
UsingtheMachine............................................21
SettingtheCoringDepth...................................22
UsingtheLineMarker.......................................22
SupportingtheCoringHeadwiththeService
Latch.............................................................22
SettingUpManualGroundFollowing................23
InstallingTineHolders,TurfGuards,and
Tines.............................................................24
ReplacingTines................................................25
AdjustingtheWeightTransfer...........................25
AddingAdditionalWeight..................................26
Pushing/PullingtheMachinebyHand...............26
ResettingtheSystemControlCircuit.................26
MovingtheMachinewhentheCoringHead
isLowered....................................................27
OperatingTips.................................................27
AfterOperation....................................................29
AfterOperationSafety......................................29
CleaningtheMachine.......................................29
LocatingtheTie-DownPoints...........................30
HaulingtheMachine.........................................30
Maintenance...........................................................31
MaintenanceSafety..........................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........31
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................32
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................33
LiftingtheMachine...........................................33
Lubrication..........................................................34
CheckingtheCoringHeadBearings.................34
EngineMaintenance...........................................35
EngineSafety...................................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................35
EngineOilSpecication....................................36
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................36
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................36
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................37
CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................38
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................39
ServicingtheBattery.........................................39
CheckingtheFuses..........................................40
AeratorControlModule(ACM)..........................41
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................42
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............42
BeltMaintenance................................................43
AdjustingthePumpBelt....................................43
InspectingtheBelts..........................................43
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................44
ResettingtheGroundFollowingSystem...........44
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................45
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................45
CheckingtheHydraulicLines...........................45
HydraulicFluidSpecication.............................45
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................45
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................46
HydraulicSystemTestPorts.............................47
AeratorMaintenance............................................47
CheckingtheFastenerT orque..........................47
AdjustingtheSideShields................................47
ReplacingtheTurfGuards................................48
AdjustingHoleSpacing.....................................48
CoringHeadTiming..........................................49
Storage...................................................................49
Troubleshooting......................................................51
3
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofcausingpersonalinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
personalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
OperatorsManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
Keepthemachineawayfrombystanderswhileit
ismoving.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine.
Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,engagethe
parkingbrake,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-6696
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
decal93-9084
93-9084
1.Liftpoint
2.Tie-downpoint
decal93-9363
93-9363
1.Parkingbrake3.Unlocked
2.Locked
4
decal106-8835
106-8835
1.On/off
7.Headlow
2.Output
8.Headhigh
3.Solenoidvalvelower9.Transport(1)
4.Solenoidvalveraise10.Aerate(4)
5.Solenoidvalvequick11.Groundfollowing
6.Input
12.OKtolower
decal106-8853
106-8853
1.ReadtheOperators
Manual.
2.Coringdepth
decal106-8856
106-8856
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal107-7547
107-7547
1.Entanglementhazard,
belt—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Warning—Donottouch
thehotsurfaces
decal107-7555
107-7555
5
decal110-4664
110-4664
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Boltsize
2.Wrenchsize4.Torque
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
decal133-8062
133-8062
6
decal106-8854
106-8854
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
4.Engine—start7.Tostarttheengine,turntheignition
keyandunlocktheparkingbrake;read
theOperator’sManual.
2.Engine—shutoff5.ReadtheOperatorsManual;movethe
switchuptoturngroundfollowingon;
movetheswitchdownandinstallthe
spacerstoturngroundfollowingoff.
8.Toshutofftheengine,presstheswitch
todisengagethePTO,locktheparking
brake,andturntheignitionkeytothe
Stoppositionandremoveit;readthe
OperatorsManual.
3.Engine—run
6.ReadtheOperatorsManual;pressthe
switchtotestthesafetysystem.
9.Transportorholespacingselection
decal107-7534
107-7534
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
3.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayaway
frommovingparts.
5.Crushinghazardofthehandor
body—engagetheservicelatchbefore
performingmaintenance.
2.Warning—removethekeybefore
performingmaintenance.
4.Crushinghazardofthehandor
foot—keepbystandersaway.
6.ReadtheOperatorsManualbefore
performingmaintenance—torquethe
tineboltsto41N∙m(30ft-lb).
7
decal115-4716
115-4716
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
7.Warning—shutofftheenginebeforeperformingmaintenance.
2.Crushinghazard—walkinfrontandfaceforwardwhile
operatingthemachine;donotwalkbackwardsandfaceaway
whenoperatingthemachine;lookbehindyouwhenwalking
backwardswhileoperatingthemachine.
8.Entanglementhazard,belt;crushinghazardofhandor
foot—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace;keepbystandersaway.
3.Movethebailuptodriveinreverse.
9.Warning—shutofftheenginebeforefueling.
4.Movethebaildowntodriveforward.10.Entanglementhazard,shaft—donotcarrypassengers.
5.DisengagethePTOandraisethehead11.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;drive
slowlywhenturning;donotdrivethemachineonaslope
greaterthan15°.
6.EngagethePTOandlowerthehead
8
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Wheelassembly2Installtherearwheels.
Locknut(1/2inch)
3
Cableguide
1
2
Bolt(5/16x1/2inch)
2
Installthehandle.
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
2
3
Flangenut(5/16inch)
2
Activateandchargethebattery.
Latchlock2
Tapbolt2
4
Internaltoothlockwasher2
Securingtherearhood(CEonly).
Lanyard1
Poprivet1
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
1
5
Locknut(1/4inch)
1
Securethebeltcover(CEonly).
CEdecal
1
6
Productionyeardecal1
ApplytheCEdecalandtheproduction
yeardecal.
7
Nopartsrequired
Installthetineholders,turfguards,and
tines.
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Qty.
Use
Ignitionkey2
Startthemachine
Turfguardclamp
4
Flangenut12
Installtheturfguards.
Operator'sManual
1
Engineowner'smanual1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Declarationofconformity
1
CEcertication
Pre-deliverychecklist1
Ensurethatallsetupprocedureshavebeencompleted
beforedelivery.
Note:Thefrontofthemachineislocatedattheoperatorhandle,andisthenormaloperatorposition.Leftand
rightareinrelationtothedirectionoftravelasyouwalkwithmachinefollowingyou.
Note:Toraisethecoringheadafteruncratingthemachine,starttheengineandpresstheResetbutton.Refer
toStartingtheEngine(page21)andResettingtheSystemControlCircuit(page26)formoreinformation.
9
1
InstallingtheRearWheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Wheelassembly
Procedure
1.Removethe8lugnutssecuringtherearofthe
machinetothepackaging.
2.Mountawheelassemblyontoeachrearwheel
hub(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Wheelassembly2.Lugnut
3.Installthelugnuts(Figure3)andtightenthem
to61to75N∙m(45to55ft-lb).
4.Deatealltiresto83kPa(12psi).
2
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3
Locknut(1/2inch)
1
Cableguide
2
Bolt(5/16x1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Carefullyrotatethehandletothefrontofthe
machine.Usecautionnottodamagethecables.
2.Insertthehandlemountingstudsintotheholes
inthefork(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Handle3.Locknut
2.Fork
4.Cableguide
3.Securehandlestudstofork(Figure4)with3
locknuts(1/2inch).
4.Insertthecableguidearoundthecables.
5.Mountthecableguidetothetopofthefork
(Figure4)with2bolts(5/16x1/2inch).
3
ActivatingandCharging
theBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
2
Flangenut(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Unlatchandopenthebatterycompartment
cover.
2.Removethebatteryfromthebattery
compartment(Figure5).
10
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Figure5
1.Batterycompartment
3.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps.
4.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntilthe
platesarecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofuid.
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265specicgravity)to
llthebatteryinitially.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid
whichisfatalifconsumedandcauses
severeburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoid
contactwithskin,eyes,orclothing.
Wearsafetyglassestoshieldyour
eyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.
Fillthebatterywherecleanwateris
alwaysavailableforushingtheskin.
5.Wait20to30minutestoallowalltrappedgasto
escapefromtheplates.Rellasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4
inch)ofthebottomofthellwell.
6.Useabatterychargerwitha3to4Acharging
capacity,chargethebatteryata3to4Arate
untilthespecicgravityis1.250orhigherand
thetemperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)with
allcellsgassingfreely.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgasses
thatcanexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeep
sparksandamesawayfromit.
7.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthe
chargerfromtheelectricaloutletandbattery
posts.
Note:Afteractivatingthebattery,addonly
distilledwatertoreplacenormalloss;although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequire
waterundernormaloperatingconditions.
8.Insertthebatteryintothetrayinthebattery
compartment(Figure6).Positionthebatteryso
theterminalsaretotheoutside.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltools
couldshortagainstmetalmachine
components,causingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
Whenremovingorinstallingthe
battery,donotallowthebattery
terminalstotouchanymetalpartsof
themachine.
Donotallowmetaltoolstoshort
betweenthebatteryterminalsand
metalpartsofthemachine.
9.Securethebatterytothecompartmentbasewith
abatteryrod,2holddownrods,2atwashers,
and2wingnuts(Figure6).
11
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Figure6
1.Batterytray
4.Positiveterminal(+)
2.Batteryholddown
5.Negativeterminal(–)
3.Holddownrod
10.First,securethepositivecable(red)tothe
positive(+)batteryterminalwithacarriagebolt
andnut(Figure6),thenthenegativecable
(black)tothenegative(–)terminalofthebattery
withacarriageboltandnut(Figure6).Slidethe
rubberbootoverthepositiveterminaltoprevent
apossibleshortfromoccurring.
Important:Ensurethatthereisclearance
betweenthebatterycablesandthespeed
selectorlever.Verifythatthespeedselector
leverdoesnotcomewithin1inch(2.5cm)of
eitherbatterycablewhenitismovedthrough
itsentirerangeofmotion.Donotwiretieor
tapethenegativeandpositivebatterycables
together.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould
damagethemachineandcables,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery
gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative
(black)batterycablebefore
disconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)
batterycablebeforeconnectingthe
negative(black)cable.
11.Closeandlatchthebatterycompartmentcover.
4
SecuringtheRearHood
(CEOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Latchlock
2Tapbolt
2Internaltoothlockwasher
Procedure
Ifyouaresettingupthismachineforuseinthe
EuropeanUnion(CE),securetherearhoodasfollows
tocomplywithCEregulations.
1.Installalatchlockovertheleftandrighthood
latches(Figure7)withatapbolt(2total).
12
g013611
Figure7
1.Tapbolt3.Internallockwasher
(insideofhood)
2.Latchlock4.Hood
2.Usingapliersoradjustablewrench,thread
aninternallockwasherontoeachbolt(1to2
threads)tosecurethebolts(Figure7).
5
SecuringtheBeltCover
(CEOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lanyard
1Poprivet
1
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
1
Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
Ifyouaresettingupthismachinetobecompliantwith
CE,securethebeltcoverasfollows.
1.Locatetheholeinthebeltcovernexttothelatch
lever(Figure8andFigure9).
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Figure8
1.Beltcover2.Latchlever
2.Usingtheholeinthebeltcover,installthe
lanyardassemblywithapoprivet(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Beltcoverhole3.Poprivet
2.Lanyard
3.Threadtheboltintothelatchlever(Figure10).
13
g012265
Figure10
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Latchlever
6
ApplyingtheCEDecaland
theProductionYearDecal
CEOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
CEdecal
1Productionyeardecal
Procedure
AftercompletingallthenecessaryCErequirements,
applytheCEdecalandtheproductionyeardecalto
theforkleg(Figure11).
g243051
Figure11
1.Applythedecalshere.
7
InstallingtheTineHolders,
TurfGuards,andTines
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Awideselectionoftineholders,turfguards,and
tinesareavailableforthemachine.Installthesetup
appropriateforyourapplicationasdescribedin
InstallingTineHolders,TurfGuards,andTines(page
24).
14
ProductOverview
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Figure12
1.Forward(operating
direction)
3.Leftside
2.Rightside
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
g010151
Figure13
1.Tractionbail
3.Raise,lower/engage
switch
2.Parking-brakelever
4.Oil-pressurewarninglight
TractionBail
Tomoveforward,movethetractionbailforward.
Tomoverearward,movethetractionbailrearward
(Figure13).
Thefartheryoumovethetractionbail,thefaster
themachinemoves.
Tostopthemachine,releasebothtractionbails.
Parking-BrakeLever
Important:Alwaysengagetheparkingbrake
whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Toengagetheparkingbrake,movethe
parking-brakelevertowardtheoperatorhandle
(Figure13).
Note:Youmayneedtomovethemachine
forwardorbackwardslightlywhenengagingthe
parkingbrake.
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,movethe
parking-brakeleverawayfromtheoperator
handle.
Note:Youmayneedtomovethemachine
forwardorbackwardslightlywhendisengagingthe
parkingbrake.
Oil-PressureWarningLight
Theoil-pressurewarninglight(Figure13)illuminates
whentheengine-oilpressuredropsbelowasafe
level.Iflowoilpressureeveroccurs,shutoffthe
engineanddeterminethecause.Repairthedamage
beforestartingtheengineagain.
Raise,Lower/EngageSwitch
Raise—Pressthetopoftheswitch(Figure13)to
raisethecoringheadanddisengagethecoringhead.
Theenginemustberunningtogenerateliftpressure.
Ifthecoringheadisbelowthetransportheight,refer
toResettingtheSystemControlCircuit(page26).
Lower/Engage—Pressthebottomoftheswitch
(Figure13)tolowerandengagethecoringhead.The
tractionbailmustbeintheforwardpositiontoactivate
theswitch.
DANGER
Whenthecoringheadisrunning,itcaninjure
yourhandsandfeet.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecoring
head.Ensurethatthecoringheadareais
clearofanyobstructionsbeforeloweringit.
Tolowerthecoringheadwithoutengagingit,turnthe
ignitionkeytotheRUNposition(withouttheengine
running),movethetractionbailtotheforwardposition,
andpressthebottomoftheswitch.
IgnitionSwitchandKey
Usetheignitionswitch(Figure14),tostartandshut
offtheengine.Theswitchhas3positions:
START—rotatekeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition
toengagethestartermotor.
15
RUN—whentheenginestarts,releasethekeyand
itmovesautomaticallytotheONposition.
OFF—rotatethekeycounterclockwisetotheOFF
positiontoshutofftheengine.
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Figure14
1.Ignitionswitchandkey
5.Hourmeter/tachometer
2.Aeratorspacinglever
6.Manualgroundfollowing
selectorswitch
3.Throttlelever
7.Systemresetswitch
4.Choke
AeratorSpacingLever
Moveaeratorspacinglever(Figure14)todesired
holespacingortoTfortransport.
ThrottleLever
Usethethrottlelever(Figure14)tocontroltheengine
speed.Movingthrottleleverforwardincreasesengine
speed(FASTposition);backwarddecreasesengine
speed(SLOWposition).Theenginespeedregulates
thespeedofthecoringheadandcontrolstheground
speedofthemachine.
HourMeter/Tachometer
Whentheengineshutsoff,thehour
meter/tachometer(Figure14)displaysthe
numberofhourstheenginehasrun.
Whentheengineisrunning,hour
meter/tachometerdisplaystheenginespeedin
revolutionsperminute(rpm).
Thehourmeter/tachometerdisplaysthefollowing
maintenancereminders:
Aftertherst50hoursofoperationandthen
afterevery100hours(e.g.,150,250,350,
etc.),thescreendisplays“CHGOIL”toremind
youtochangetheengineoil.
Afterevery100hours(e.g.,100,200,300,
etc.),thescreendisplays“SVC”toremindyou
toperformtheothermaintenanceprocedures
basedona100,200,or500hourschedule.
Note:Theseremindersdisplaystarting3
hourspriortotheserviceintervaltimeandash
atregularintervalsfor6hours.
Choke
Usethechokewhenstartingacoldengine(Figure14).
ManualGroundFollowSelector
Switch
Rotatetheswitchtothedownpositiontoturnoffthe
TrueCorefeature(Figure14).Removetheboltto
accessthemanualgroundswitch.
SystemResetSwitch
Pressthesystemresetswitch(Figure14)toraisethe
coringheadifthemachinebecomesdisabled(e.g.,
themachinerunsoutoffuel).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetocontrolfuelfromthefuel
tank(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve
16
AerationDepthLever
Movethelevertothedesireddepthofaeration(Figure
16).
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Figure16
1.Aerationdepthlever
2.Depthdecal
17
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width
127cm(50.1inches)
Wheelbase
113cm(44.5inches)
Trackwidth
97cm(38.3inches)
Coringwidth122cm(48inches)
Length
265cm(104.5inches)
Headheight(raised)114cm(45inches)
Headheight(lowered)93cm(36-1/2inches)
Height,handle
104cm(41inches)
Groundclearance12cm(4.8inches)
Forwardspeed
0to6kph(0to3-1/2mph)
Reversespeed
0to3kph(0to2mph)
Netweight
721kg(1,590lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
authorizedT orodistributororgotowww.Toro.comfor
alistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Refertothetinecongurationtablethatfollowsforthe
tinehead,turfguard,andtineinformation:
TineCongurationTable
TineHeadDescription
TineHeadSpacingShankSizeTineQuantity
TurfGuardType
(quantity)
5-Tine—short(2)
2x5Mini-TineHead
41mm(1.60inch)9.5mm(3/8inch)
60
5-Tine—long(1)
6-Tine—short(2)
1x6Mini-TineHead
32mm(1.25inch)9.5mm(3/8inch)
36
6-Tine—long(1)
3-Tine—short(1)
3TineHead(7/8inch)66mm(2.60inch)22.2mm(7/8inch)
18
3-Tine—long(1)
3-Tine—short(1)
3TineHead(3/4inch)66mm(2.60inch)19.5mm(3/4inch)
18
3-Tine—long(1)
4-Tine—short(1)
4TineHead(3/4inch)51mm(2.00inch)19.5mm(3/4inch)
24
4-Tine—long(1)
5-tine—short(2)
5Needle-TineHead
41mm(1.60inch)
30
5-Tine—long(1)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Beforeoperating,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethatthetinesareingoodworkingcondition.
Replacewornordamagedtines.
Inspecttheareawhereyouplantousethe
machineandremoveallobjectsthatthemachine
couldstrike.
Locateandmarkallelectricalorcommunication
lines,irrigationcomponents,andotherobstructions
intheareatobeaerated.Removethehazards,if
possible,orplanhowtoavoidthem.
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;engagethe
parkingbrake;shutofftheengine;removethekey;
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeleaving
themachine.
FuelSafety
Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable,
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
AddingFuel
FuelSpecication
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Donotusegasoline
with15%ethanol(E15)byvolume.Neveruse
gasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%ethanol
byvolume,suchasE15(contains15%ethanol),
E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(containsup
to85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasoline
maycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusefuelcontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltofuel.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan
afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.
Important:Donotusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcould
bedamaged.Donotmixoilwithfuel.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fueltankcapacity:26.5L(7USgallons)
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,engagetheparkingbrake,andremove
thekey.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Fuel-tankcap
3.Addfueltothefueltank,untilthelevelis6mm
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.
5.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
followingdaily-checkprocedures:
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page36)
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page45)
CleaningtheEngineScreen(page38)
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem(page20)
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefrom
startingunlessthetractionbailisintheNEUTRAL
position.
TestingtheSafetyInterlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Ifrunning,shutofftheengine.
2.Whileholdingthetractionbailforwardor
backward,starttheengine.
Theengineshouldnotstart.
3.MovethetractionbailtotheNEUTRALposition
andstarttheengine.
4.Movethemachinetoanareaofturf.
5.EngagethePTOandlowerthecoringhead.
6.Releasethetractionleverormovedittothe
neutralposition.
Thecoringheadshouldraiseandstoprotating.
Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
above,haveanauthorizedT orodistributorrepairthe
safetysystemimmediately.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
Donotoperatethemachinewhentired,ill,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthetines.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
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