Toro RT600 Traction Unit User manual

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FormNo.3386-335RevA
RT600TractionUnit
ModelNo.25430A—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.25430C—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.25430W—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3386-335*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualissuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtodigtrenchesinsoiltobury
cablingandpipingforvariousapplications.Itisnotintended
tocutrock,wood,oranyothermaterialotherthansoil.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
orToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
numbersofyourproductready.Figure1illustratesthe
locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
............................................................................4
ElectricalLineSafety...............................................6
GasLineSafety.......................................................6
CommunicationLineSafety......................................6
WaterLineSafety....................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................15
InstrumentCluster..............................................15
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TractionControls...............................................18
AttachmentControlPanel....................................19
OperatorSeatandSeatBelt.................................20
Specications........................................................21
Attachments/Accessories........................................21
Operation....................................................................22
PreparingforWork.................................................22
AddingFueltotheEngine.......................................22
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................23
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................24
InspectingtheMachineDaily...................................25
StartingtheEngine.................................................25
SettingtheEngineSpeed.........................................25
StoppingtheEngine...............................................26
BreakinginaNeworRebuiltEngine.........................26
OperatingtheMachineinExtreme
Conditions.........................................................26
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................27
DrivingandStoppingtheMachine............................27
OperatingtheTransmission.....................................28
PreparingtoOperatetheMachine.............................29
UsingtheBackllBlade...........................................29
TransportingtheMachine........................................30
CompletingtheWorkfortheDay.............................31
CompletingtheProject...........................................31
Maintenance.................................................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................32
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................33
GeneralSafety........................................................33
Lubrication...............................................................33
GreasingtheMachine.............................................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................35
AccessingtheEngine..............................................35
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................37
ServicingtheAir-cleanerSystem...............................39
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................42
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................42
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................45
MaintainingtheBattery...........................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................48
ServicingtheTires..................................................48
ServicingtheAxlesandtheTransmission...................49
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................54
ServicingtheCoolingSystem...................................54
BeltMaintenance......................................................58
ServicingtheEngineDriveBelt................................58
ReplacingtheEngineDriveBelt...............................59
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................61
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................61
ROPSMaintenance....................................................64
CheckingandServicingtheROPS.............................64
Cleaning...................................................................65
RemovingDirtandDebrisfromtheMachine.............65
Storage........................................................................66
PreparingforSeasonalStorage.................................66
Troubleshooting...........................................................67
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,
Warning,orDanger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failure
tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording
totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe
timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany
waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose
standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthis
Operator’ s
Man ual.
Modicationstothismachineshouldbemade
onlybyanAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
WARNING
Welding,cutting,ordrillingcastductileironparts
ofthemachinecouldcausethemtobreakduring
operation,whichinturncouldresultininjuryor
death.
Donotweld,cut,ordrilltorepairortoattachitems
tocastductileironpartsonthismachine.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjury
ordeath.
Youcanpreventandareresponsibleforinjuriesoccurringto
yourselfandtoothersandfordamagetoproperty.
Donotusethismachineforapplicationsotherthanthose
whicharedescribedinthismanual.
Beforeoperatingthismachineforthepurposeoftrenching,
drilling,orotherconstructionwork,itisyourresponsibility
toknowwhereallutilitylinesareburiedintheprojectarea
andtoavoidthem.
Alwaysensurethatalllocalutilitycompaniesmark
thelocationoftheirlines.IntheUSAandCanada,
calla“One-callSystemDirectory”service.Inthe
USA,call811oryourlocalnumber.Ifyoudonotknow
yourlocalnumber,callthenationalnumber(USAand
Canadaonly)at1-888-258-0808.Also,contactanyutility
companiesthatarenotparticipantsofthe“One-call
SystemDirectory”service.
Checkwithlocalauthoritiesforalllawsandregulationsthat
requireyoutolocateandavoidexistingutilities.
Refertothefollowingtablefortheproperutilitylineandthe
correspondingutilitylinecolor(USAandCanadaonly):
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UtilityLine
Color
ElectricRed
Telecommunication,alarmorsignal,cables,
orconduit
Orange
Naturalgas,oil,steam,petroleum,orother
gaseousorammablematerial
Yellow
SeweranddrainGreen
DrinkingwaterBlue
Reclaimedwater,irrigation,andslurrylinesPurple
TemporarysurveymarkingsPink
ProposedexcavationlimitsWhite
Afterlocatingalltheutilitylines,carefullydigaholetothe
utilitylinetoverifythelocationandthedepthoftheline.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Ensurethatyouunderstandthehandsignalsusedonthe
jobsite.Followtheinstructionsofthesignalperson.
Preparation
Beforeusingthemachine,havetheareamarkedfor
undergroundutilities,anddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Also,beawareofthelocationofobjectsandstructures
thatmaynotbemarked,suchasundergroundstorage
tanks,wells,andsepticsystems.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
Markthejobsiteclearlyandkeepbystandersaway.
Reviewthejobsitehazards,safetyandemergency
procedures,andpersonnelresponsibilitieswithall
workersbeforebeginningthework.
Wearappropriateclothing,includinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection;
somejobsmayalsorequirethatyouwearareectivevest
and/orarespirator.Securelonghair,looseclothing,and
jewelrytopreventthemfromgettingtangledinmoving
parts.
Beforeoperatingthemachinewithanattachment,ensure
thattheattachmentisproperlyinstalled.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
fueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthese
controls,switches,andshieldsarefunctioningproperly.
GeneralOperation
Alwayswearaseatbeltwhenoperatingamachinewith
aROPS.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguardssecurely
inplace.Ensurethatallinterlocksareattached,adjusted
properly,andfunctioningproperty.
Decreasethegroundspeedofthemachineanduse
cautionwhenmakingturnsandcrossingroadsand
sidewalks.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Excessivevibrationfromatrencheroraplowcancausea
trench,anoverhang,orahighbanktocollapse,resulting
inpossibleinjuryordeath.
Ifyourviewoftheworkareaisnotclear,alwayshavea
signalpersondirectthemovementofthemachine.
Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeywheneveryouleavethe
machine.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Attachmentscan
changethestabilityandtheoperatingcharacteristicsof
themachine.
Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingthemachinenearor
acrossroadways.
Ensurethatyouoperatethemachineinareaswherethere
arenoobstaclesincloseproximitytoyou.Failureto
maintainanadequatedistancefromtrees,walls,andother
barrierswhileoperatingthemachinemayresultininjury
and/ordamage.Operatethemachineonlyinareaswhere
thereissufcientclearanceforyoutosafelymaneuver
theproduct.
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Locatethepinchpointareasmarkedonthemachineand
attachments,andkeephandsandfeetawayfromthese
areas.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-controland
tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.
Allslopesrequireextracaution.
Avoidoperatingthismachineonslopes,ifpossible.
Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Avoidstartingorstoppingthemachineonaslope.Ifthe
machinelosestraction,keeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphillandproceedslowly,straightdowntheslope.
Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,
turnslowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachineuphill.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverif
atiregoesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
RolloverProtectionStructure(ROPS)
System
BeforeoperatingamachinewithaROPS(rollover
protectionstructure),ensurethattheseatbeltisingood
conditionandissecurelyattachedtothemachine.
InspecttheROPSattheintervalrecommendedinthis
manualorwhentheROPShasbeeninanaccident.
RepairadamagedROPSusingonlygenuineToro
replacementparts;donotrepairormodifytheROPS.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
DonotremovetheROPSexceptwhenservicingor
replacingit.
Donotaddweighttothemachinethatexceedsthegross
weightdisplayedontheROPSlabel.
TransportingSafety
Whenyoutransportthemachinetoorfromthejobsite,
observethefollowingsafetyprecautions:
Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
Keepallbystandersawaywhileyouaremovingthe
machine.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Watchfortrafcwhenyouarecrossingroadwayswith
themachine.
Checkforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,doorways,
electricalwires)beforedrivingunderanyobjects,anddo
notcontactthem.
Moveallattachmentsintothetransportposition.
MaintenanceandStorage
Lowertheattachment(s),stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovethekeywheneveryou
adjust,clean,orrepairthemachine.
Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.
Cleandebrisfromattachments,drives,mufers,and
enginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilandfuelspills.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonotstorethe
machinenearanopename.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.
Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepallequipmentingood
condition.
Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
Keepthemachinecleanandfreeofdebris.
Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhenthe
engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmoke.
Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
Donotdrainthefuelindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
Donotllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pickupbed,oranysurfaceotherthanthe
ground.
Keepcontainernozzleincontactwiththetankduring
lling.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.
Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectfromthenegativebatteryterminalrstand
5
fromthepositivelast.Connecttothepositiverstandto
thenegativelast.
Chargethebatteryinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and
amesawayfromthebattery.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaks
ornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulicuid.Use
cardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks;neveruse
yourhands.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury,requiringsurgerywithin
afewhoursbyaqualiedsurgeon;otherwise,gangrene
mayresult.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
ElectricalLineSafety
WARNING
Ifyouleavetheseatofthemachineortouch
anypartofthemachinewhenitischargedwith
electricity,seriousinjuryordeathcouldresult.
Donotleavetheseatofthemachineifthemachine
ischargedwithelectricity.
Note:Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyandutility
authoritiestosecuretheareainthecasethatthemachineis
chargedandyoucannotleavetheseatofthemachine.
Note:Itispossibletostrikeautilitylinewithoutthemachine
becomingcharged.
Itislikely(butnotalwaysthecase)thatthepower-source
interrupterorbreakerwilltrip,buttoensureyoursafety,
considerthatthemachinemaybeconductingelectricity.
Donotattempttoleavethemachine.
Note:Youwillbesafeaslongasyoudonotleavethe
seatofthemachine.
Touchinganypartofthemachinewhilecontactingthe
groundmayelectricallygroundyou.
Donotallowanotherindividualtotouchorapproachthe
machinewhenitischarged.
GasLineSafety
WARNING
Ifyoudamageagasline,animmediateexplosion
andrehazardcouldoccur.Leakinggasisboth
ammableandexplosiveandmaycauseserious
injuryordeath.
Donotsmokewhileoperatingthemachine.
Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
Removeallindividualsfromtheworkarea.
Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyand
utilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
CommunicationLineSafety
CAUTION
Ifyoudamagetheber-opticcableandlookinto
theexposedhighly-intenselight,youmayharm
youreyes.
Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
Removeallindividualsfromtheworkarea.
Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyand
utilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
WaterLineSafety
Ifyoudamageawaterline,apotentialoodhazard
couldoccur.
Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
Removeallindividualsfromtheworkarea.
Immediatelycontacttheproperemergencyand
utilityauthoritiestosecurethearea.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Figure3
DecalMap(T opview)
1.Decal125-8470(underthe
hood)
5.Decal125-84729.Decal125-847513.Decal125-6698
2.Decal125-84836.Decal125-669510.Decal125-8473
3.Decal125-66837.Decal125-847111.Decal125-6691
4.Decal125-84848.Decal125-847812.Decal125-6699
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Figure4
DecalMap(Left-sideview)
1.Decal125-8479
3.Decal125-8482(2)
5.Decal125-84787.Decal125-6689
2.Decal125-4963
4.Decal125-8481(2)
6.Decal117-27188.Decal125-8480
117-2718
125-4963
1.Warning—donottouchhotsurfaces.
125-6683
1.Pulloutforfastestspeed
4.Decreasespeed
2.Increasespeed
5.Pushinforslowestspeed
3.Enginespeed
8
125-6689
1.Warning—keepawayfrom
hotsurfaces.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,fan—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandsafety
devicesinplace.
125-6691
1.Slopehazard—donotshiftgearswhilethemachineisona
slope.
125-6695
1.Trencherchain—forward
9.Engagethevibratoryplow
2.Backllblade—pivotleft
10.Trencherchain—reverse
3.Backllblade—raise11.Backllblade—tiltright
4.Backllblade—pivotright12.Backllblade—tiltleft
5.Backllblade—oat
13.Trencher—lower
6.Backllblade—lower
14.Trencher—raise
7.Fastforward15.Rearsteeringleft
8.Fastreverse16.Rearsteeringright
9
125-6698
1.Slow5.Machinedirectionof
motion
2.Clutch
6.Fastreverse
3.Fast
7.Shift(lowrange)
4.Fastforward8.Shift(highrange)
125-6699
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
6.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Explosionhazard;electricshockhazard—donotdiguntilyou
havecalledlocalutilities.
3.Warning—alwayswearaseatbeltwhenoperatingthe
machine.
8.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstartingthe
engine—1)Engagetheparkingbrake;2)Setthetractionand
attachmentstotheNeutralposition;3)Turnthekeytothe
engineStartposition.
4.Warning—keepbystandersawayfromthemachine.9.ReadtheOperatorsManualforinformationonstoppingthe
engine—1)Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;2)Engage
theparkingbrake;3)Setthetractionandattachmentsthe
Neutralposition;4)Lowertheattachments;5)Turnthekeyto
theengineStopposition;6)Removethekeyfromtheignition.
5.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
safetydevicesinplace.
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125-8470
1.Disconnectthebattery.
3.On
2.Off
4.Warning—readthe
OperatorsManual.
125-8471
1.Usefrontwheelsteeringonlywhenmovingthemachine
forwardin4thgear.
125-8472
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—run
125-8473
1.Explosionhazard—wear
eyeprotection.
3.Firehazard—keepopen
amesaway.
2.Chemicalburn
hazard—ushaffected
areawithwaterandseek
medicalhelp.
4.Poisonhazard—keep
childrenawayfromthe
battery.
11
125-8475
1.Engagetheparkingbrake.2.Disengagetheparking
brake.
125-8478
1.Dieselfuel
125-8479
1.Burnhazardfromcontentsunderpressure—readthe
OperatorsManual.
125-8480
1.Warning—donotclimbonROPS.
125-8481
1.Hydraulicsupply
12
125-8482
1.Hydraulicreturn
125-8483
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforhydraulicoilinformation.
125-8484
1.12-voltreceptacle
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
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ProductOverview
Figure5
Leftsideofmachine
1.Nosepanel
5.Backllblade
2.Leftsidepanel6.Operatorwalkway
3.Grabhandles
7.Fuelreservoir
4.ROPSenclosure8.Steps
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Figure6
Rightsideofmachine
1.Grabhandles4.Steps
2.Rightsidepanel
5.Hydraulicuidsightgauge
3.Hydraulicuidtank
6.Hydraulic-tankcap
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure7)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
InstrumentCluster
Thewarningandindicatinglights(excepttheengine-intake
preheatlight)comeonwhenyouturnthekeyswitchtothe
Runpositionbeforeyoustart.
WarningLights
ThelocationsoftheselightsareshowninFigure7.
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8
1
6
2
3
4
5
Figure7
InstrumentClusterLights
1.Engine-intakepreheat
light
5.Parking-brakesetlight
2.Restricted
hydraulic-pressurelter
light
6.Controls-in-neutrallight
3.Restrictedair-cleanerlight7.Lowengine-oilpressure
light
4.Restrictedhydraulic-return
lterlight
8.Lowhydraulic-pressure
light
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Restrictedhydraulic-pressurelterlight—This
lightturnsonwhentheengineisrunningandthe
hydraulic-pressurelterisrestricted.Iftheengineis
runningandthislightturnson,stopthemachineand
replacethehydraulic-pressurelter.
Restrictedair-cleanerlight—Thislightturnsonwhen
theengineisrunningandtheaircleanerisrestricted.If
theengineisrunningandthislightturnson,stopthe
engineandreplacetheair-cleanerelement.
Restrictedhydraulic-returnlterlight—This
lightturnsonwhentheengineisrunningandthe
hydraulic-returnlterisrestricted.Iftheengineis
runningandthislightturnson,stopthemachineand
replacethehydraulic-returnlter.
Lowengine-oilpressurelight—Thislightturnson
whentheengineisrunningandtheengine-oilpressure
isbelowthenormaloperatingrange.Iftheengineis
runningandthislightturnson,stoptheengineandcheck
theengine-oillevel.
Lowhydraulic-pressurelight—Thislightturnson
whentheengineisrunningandthereisalossofhydraulic
pressure.Iftheengineisrunningandthislightturnson,
stoptheengine,checkthehydraulicuidlevel,andcheck
thehydraulicsystemforleaks.
IndicatingLights
ThelocationsoftheselightsareshowninFigure7.
Engine-intakepreheatlight—Thislightturnsonwhen
youturnthekeyswitchtotheOnpositionandtheintake
airistoocoldtostarttheengine.Whentheintakeairis
warmenoughfortheenginetostart,thelightturnsoff,
andyoucanthenstarttheengine.
Parking-brakesetlight—Thislightturnsonwhenyou
turnthekeytotheOnpositionandengagetheparking
brake.
Controls-in-neutrallight—Thislightturnsonwhen
youturnthekeyswitchtotheOnpositionandthe
followingcontrolsareintheNeutralortheStopposition:
Tractioncontrolpedal
Utility-tractionlever
Attachmentcontrollever
Gauges
ThelocationsofthesegaugesareshowninFigure8.
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1
6
2 3 4 5
Figure8
InstrumentClusterGauges
1.Engine-coolant
temperaturegauge
4.Enginehourmeter
2.Voltmeter5.Fuel-levelgauge
3.Enginetachometer
6.Hydraulic-uid
temperaturegauge
Engine-coolanttemperaturegauge—Thisgauge
indicatesthetemperatureofthecoolantintheengine
coolingsystem.Thetemperaturerangesandthe
conditionsthattheyindicateareasfollows:
Note:Iftheneedleofthisgaugeindicatesthatthe
coolanttemperatureis116°C(241°F)orhigher,stopthe
engineandallowittocool.Thencheckthefollowing:
thecoolantlevel,theradiator(fordebrisinside),the
thermostat,andtheconditionofandtensiononthedrive
belt.
82°C(179°F)orlower:Lowtemperature
82to115°C(180°to240°F):Normaloperating
temperature
116°C(241°F)orhigher:Hightemperature
Voltmeter—Thisgaugeindicatesthevoltageofthe
batteryorofthebatteryandthealternator.Thevoltage
rangesofthevoltmeterindicatethefollowingconditions
abouttheelectricalsystem:
11.4voltsorless:Lowvoltageforthebattery
11.5to12.5volts:Normalvoltageforthebattery
13.8to14.4volts:Normalvoltageforthebatteryand
thealternator(withthemachinerunning)
14.5voltsormore:Highvoltageforthebatteryand
thealternator(withthemachinerunning)
Note:Youmuststoptheenginebeforeyoucheck
thechargingsystem.
Enginetachometer—Thisgaugeindicatestheengine
speedinrevolutionsperminute(rpm).Eachnumberon
thegaugerepresents1000rpm,andeachspaceequals
200rpm.
Enginehourmeter—Thisgaugeindicatesthetotal
numberofoperatinghoursofthemachinetoatenthof
16
anhour.Usethehourmetertomeasuretheoperating
hoursbetweenmachineserviceintervals.
Fuel-levelgauge—Thisgaugeindicatestheamountof
fuelinthefueltank.
Hydraulic-uidtemperature—Thisgaugeindicatesthe
temperatureofthehydraulicuidinthesystem.
ParkingBrakeSwitch
Parkingbrakeswitch—Pushtheswitchuptoapplythe
parkingbrake(Figure9);pushtheswitchdowntorelease
theparkingbrakepedal.
Figure9
1.Parkingbrakeswitch
Note:Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengageswhenthe
enginestops.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure10)hasthefollowing3positions:
Figure10
1.Keyswitch
EngineStop—Turnthekeytothispositiontothe
stoptheengine,de-energizetheelectricalsystem,andto
removethekey.
EngineRun—Turnthekeytothispositiontoenergize
theelectricalsystem.Thekeyreturnstothisposition
afteryoureleasethekeyfromtheStartposition.
EngineStart—Turnthekeytothispositiontostartthe
engine.
ThrottleKnob
Usethethrottleknob(Figure11)tochangetheenginespeed
asfollows:
Figure11
1.Throttlebutton3.Throttlelock
2.Throttleknob4.Electricalsocket
Pushthebuttonatthecenteroftheknobwhilepulling
theknobuptoincreasetheenginespeed.
Pushthebuttonatthecenteroftheknobwhilepushing
theknobdowntodecreasetheenginespeed.
Rotatetheknobcounterclockwisetomakeasmall
increaseintheenginespeed.
Rotatetheknobclockwisetomakeasmalldecrease
intheenginespeed.
ThrottleLock
Usethethrottlelock(Figure11)asfollowstoholdthethrottle
inpositionwhileyouareoperatingthemachine:
Rotatethethrottlelockclockwisetolockthethrottlein
position.
Rotatethelockcounterclockwisetoreleasethethrottle.
Tightenthelocktopreventmoisturefromenteringthe
cableandtopreventthecablefromfreezingincold
weather.
12-voltElectricalSocket
Usethe12-voltelectricalsocket(Figure11)topowerpersonal
electronicequipment,suchasacellphone,aradio,oraGPS
device.
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TractionControls
Important:Thetractioncontrolpedal,the
utility-tractionlever,andtheattachmentcontrollever
mustbeintheNeutralpositionbeforeyoucanstart
theengine.
Important:Youmustsitintheoperatorseattomove
thetractioncontrolsfromtheNeutralpositionandmove
themachine;otherwise,theenginewillstopin1second.
Note:Operationofthetractioncontrolpedaloverrides
operationoftheutility-tractionlever.
TractionControlPedal
Thetractioncontrolpedal(Figure12)controlsthedirection
oftravelandthespeedofthemachine.
Figure12
1.Heelpedal(reverse)2.Toepedal(forward)
Tocontrolthedirectionoftravelandthespeedofthe
machine,dothefollowing:
Pushthetoepedalforwardtomovethemachine
forward.
Pushtheheelpedaldowntomovethemachinein
reverse.
Formaximumspeed,fullypushthepedal.
Toreducethespeedofthemachineortostopthe
machine,movethepedaltowardtheNeutralposition.
Utility-tractionLever
Note:TheNeutralpositionfortheutility-tractionleveris
detented.Youmustmovetheleveroutofthedetenttomove
theleverforwardorrearward.
Theutility-tractionlever(Figure13)has3positions:Forward,
Neutral,andReverse.
Figure13
1.Handle5.Utility-tractionlever
(neutral)
2.Drivemodeswitch
(transport)
6.Utility-tractionlever
(reverse)
3.Drivemodeswitch(work)
7.Transmissionrangeswitch
4.Utility-tractionlever
(forward)
Usetheutility-tractionleverasfollows:
Tomovethemachineforward,pushtheleverforward
(awayfromyou).
Tomovethemachinerearward,pulltheleverrearward
(towardyou).
Note:Thefartheryoupushorpullthelever,thefasterthe
machinemoves.
Note:Theleverlocksintopositionwhenyoureleasethe
lever.
DriveModeSwitch
Thedrivemodeswitch(Figure13)controlsthehydraulic
pressuretothetractionmotorandhas2positions:the
transportmodeandtheworkmode.
Important:Donotchangefromonedrivemodeto
anotherwhilethemachineismoving.
Note:Thedrivemodeswitchisusedinconjunctionwith
thetransmissionrangeswitch.
Tooperatethedrivemodeswitch,dothefollowing:
Pulltheswitchrearward(towardyou)forworkmode.
Pushtheswitchforward(awayfromyou)fortransport
mode.
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TransmissionRangeSwitch
Thetransmissionrangeswitch(Figure13)isusedtocontrol
thegearreductionrangeofthetransmission,andithas2
positions(highandlow).
Important:Donotshiftbetweenthetransmission
rangeswhilethemachineismoving.
Note:Thetransmissionrangeswitchisusedinconjunction
withthedrivemodeswitch.
Tooperatethetransmissionrangeswitch,dothefollowing:
Presstheswitchtotheright(nearyou)forlowrange.
Presstheswitchtotheleft(awayfromyou)forhighrange.
AttachmentControlPanel
Theattachmentcontrolpanelislocatedontherightsideof
theoperatorseat(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Backll-bladejoystick
4.Attachmentcontrol
2.Trencherchain
direction/cableplowspeed
control
5.Rear-wheelsteering
control
3.Backlltiltcontrol
BackllBladeJoystick
Usethebackllbladejoystick(Figure14)tooat,raise,lower,
andanglethebackllblade.Operatethejoystickasfollows:
Pushthejoystickpartiallyforwardtolowertheblade.
Pushthejoystickallthewayforwardtooattheblade.
Pullthejoystickbacktoraisetheblade.
Pushthejoysticktotheright(awayfromyou)toswing
thebladetotheright.
Pullthejoysticktotheleft(towardyou)toswingthe
bladetotheleft.
BackllBladeTiltLever
Usethebackllbladetiltlever(Figure14)totilttheblade.
Operatetheleverasfollows:
Pushthislevertotheright(awayfromyou)totiltthe
bladedownontheright.
Pullthecontrollevertotheleft(towardyou)totiltthe
bladedownontheleft.
AttachmentControlLever
Note:Usetheattachmentcontrollever(Figure14)forthe
trencher.
Operatethecontrolleverasfollows:
Pushthislevertotheright(awayfromyou)tolowerthe
attachment.
Pullthelevertotheleft(towardyou)toraisethe
attachment.
Note:Whenyoureleasethelever,themachinemaintains
theattachmentposition.
RearWheelSteeringControlLever
Usetherearwheelsteeringcontrollever(Figure14)tosteer
therearwheels.
Pushthelevertotheright(awayfromyou)toturnthe
rearwheelstotheright.
Pullthelevertotheleft(towardyou)toturntherear
wheelstotheleft.
Note:Youcanturnthefrontwheelsbyusingthesteering
wheelonly.
RearAttachmentControlLever
Therearattachmentcontrolleverislocatedontherightside
oftheoperatorseatasshowninFigure15.
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Figure15
1.Fastforwardchainspeed4.Slowreversechainspeed
orslowplowvibration
2.Slowforwardchainspeed
5.Fastreversechainspeed
orfastplowvibration
3.Neutralposition
Cableplowoperation(optional)—movethecontrol
levertocontrolthecableplowasfollows:
Movethecontrolleverrearwardtoactuatethe
vibrationoftheblade;movethecontrolleverfully
rearwardtoincreasethevibration.
MovethecontrollevertotheNeutralpositionto
decreaseandstopthevibration.
Note:Movingthecontrolleverforwardbeyondthe
Neutralpositionhasnofunction.
Trencheroperation—movethecontrollevertocontrol
thetrencherasfollows:
Movethecontrolleverforwardtoactuatethedigging
chainintheforwarddirection.
Movethecontrolleverfullytowardthefrontto
increasethechainspeed.
MovethecontrollevertotheNeutralpositionto
stopthechain.
Movethecontrolleverrearwardtoreversethe
diggingchaindirection.
Note:Youmustsitintheoperatorseattomovethe
attachmentcontrolleverfromtheNeutralposition;
otherwise,theenginewillstopin1second.
OperatorSeatandSeatBelt
SeatInterlockSystem
WARNING
Theseatinterlocksystemprotectstheoperator
frominjury.
Donotdisabletheseatinterlocksystem.
Theseatinterlocksystemrequirestheoperatortositinthe
operatorseatwhileoperatingthismachine.
Note:Theneutralindicatorlightturnsonwhenyouturnthe
keyswitchtotheOnpositionandboththeutility-traction
controlandattachmentcontrolleversareintheNeutral
position.
Note:Iftheoperatordoesnotremainseatedwhenthe
utility-tractionleverisnotintheNeutralposition,theengine
willstopin1second.Donotlayaheavyobjectontheseator
tamperwiththeseatinterlocksysteminanyway.
ForwardandRearwardSeatControl
Tomovetheoperatorseat(Figure16)forwardorrearward,
pullthecontrolbartothelefttoadjusttheseatforwardor
rearward.
Figure16
1.Controlbar2.Seatlever
SeatPivotControl
Torotatetheseat,pulltheseatleverupandrotatetheseat
tothedesiredposition.
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