Toro ProCore 648 Aerator User manual

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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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

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•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.ReadtheOperator’s

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.ReadtheOperator’sManual;movethe

switchuptoturngroundfollowingon;

movetheswitchdownandinstallthe

spacerstoturngroundfollowingoff.

8.Toshutofftheengine,presstheswitch

todisengagethePTO,locktheparking

brake,andturntheignitionkeytothe

Stoppositionandremoveit;readthe

Operator’sManual.

3.Engine—run

6.ReadtheOperator’sManual;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.ReadtheOperator’sManualbefore

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

g010020

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).

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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.

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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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