Toro STX-26 Stump Grinder User manual

Type
User manual
Form No. 3447-215 Rev B
STX-26 Stump Grinder
Model No. 23208 —Serial No. 409550000 and Up
Model No. 23208G —Serial No. 405300000 and Up
Model No. 23208HD —Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Register at www .T oro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
*3447-215*
This product complies with all relevant European
directives when CE Kit 22368 has been installed;
for details, please see the separate product specic
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester , as dened in Section 4442, maintained in
ef fective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of re.
The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty . Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer .
W ARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 W arning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer , birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. W ash
hands after handling.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer , birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Introduction
This machine is designed to grind and remove tree
stumps and surface roots. It is not intended to cut
rock or any other material other than wood and the
soil around a stump. Using this product for purposes
other than its intended use could prove dangerous to
you and bystanders.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. Y ou are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely .
V isit www .T oro.com for product safety and operation
training materials, accessory information, help nding
a dealer , or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine T oro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or T oro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready . Figure
1illustrates the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. W rite the numbers in the
space provided.
Important: W ith your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty , parts, and other
product information.
g242084
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2023—The T oro® Company
81 1 1 L yndale A venue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
2
Contact us at www .T oro.com.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
This manual identies potential hazards and has
safety messages identied by the safety-alert symbol
(Figure 2 ), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
g000502
Figure 2
1. Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety and Instructional Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Installing the Grinder Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Checking the Fluid Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attachments/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performing Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
During Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driving the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutting of f the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Grinding a Stump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating T ips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Moving a Non-Functioning Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Securing the Machine for T ransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lifting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pre-Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing the Cover Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing the Bottom Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Greasing the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Servicing the Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Servicing the Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Servicing the Spark Plug(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fuel System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Draining the Fuel T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Servicing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Drive System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Servicing the T racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Controls System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the T raction-Control
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hydraulic System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hydraulic System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hydraulic Fluid Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Grinder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing the T eeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Removing Debris from the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3
Safety
General Safety
DANGER
There may be buried utility lines in the work
area. Digging into them may cause a shock
or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 81 1 or in Australia,
call 1 100 for the nationwide marking service).
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas.
Keep your hands and feet away from moving teeth
or other parts.
Keep bystanders and pets away from the machine.
Read and understand the content of this Operator ’ s
Manual before starting the engine.
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
Stop the machine, shut of f the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury . T o reduce the potential for injury ,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which
means Caution, W arning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
Safety and Instructional
Decals
Safety decals and instructions are
easily visible to the operator and are
located near any area of potential
danger . Replace any decal that is
damaged or missing.
decalbatterysymbols
Battery Symbols
Some or all of these symbols are on your battery .
1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders away
from the battery .
2. No re, open ame, or
smoking
7. W ear eye protection;
explosive gases can
cause blindness and other
injuries.
3. Caustic liquid/chemical
burn hazard
8. Battery acid can cause
blindness or severe burns.
4. W ear eye protection. 9. Flush eyes immediately
with water and get medical
help fast.
5. Read the Operator's
Manual .
10. Contains lead; do not
discard
decal93-6686
93-6686
1. Hydraulic uid 2. Read the Operator's
Manual .
decal93-7321
93-7321
1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hands and feet, rotating
knives/blades—stay away from moving parts.
4
decal93-7814
93-7814
1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts.
decal93-9084
93-9084
1. Lift point/T ie-down point
decal100-4650
100-4650
1. Crushing hazard of hand—keep bystanders away .
2. Crushing hazard of foot—keep bystanders away .
Decal 107-8495 is for machines with the CE Kit
installed only .
decal107-8495
107-8495
1. Parking brake
decal107-9366
107-9366
1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the
machine.
decal1 19-4560
1 19-4560
1. Ignition key
2. Engine—start
3. Engine—run
4. Engine—stop
5. Fast
6. Engine speed
7. Slow
8. On/Closed
9. Choke
10. Of f/Open
1 1. Read the Operator's Manual before starting the engine—1)
Ensure that the traction control is in the N EUTRAL position;
2) Move the throttle lever to the F AST position, close the
choke (if applicable), and do not operate the joystick; 3)
T urn the key to start the engine.
5
decal1 19-4561
1 19-4561
1. Push forward to lower the stump grinder .
2. Move right to move the stump grinder to the right.
3. Pull back to raise the stump grinder .
4. Move left to move the stump grinder to the left.
5. Read the Operator's Manual before operating the cutter;
engage the side lever and top button of the joystick to
start the cutter blade; continue engaging the side lever to
maintain cutter rotation.
6. 1) T o power the grinder , press the safety lock and the trigger
together; 2) T o keep the grinder running, hold the trigger .
7. 1) Grind horizontally along the edge of the stump; 2) Lower
the grinder slightly into the stump; 3) Grind horizontally
down to ground level; 4) Move the grinder forward.
8. Do not start grinding in the middle of the stump; start
grinding at the edge of the stump.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal137-3875
137-3875
1. Read the Operator ’ s Manual .
decal1 15-4020
1 15-4020
1. T urn right 3. Reverse
2. Forward
4. T urn left
6
decal1 19-4606
1 19-4606
1. W arning—read the Operator's Manual .
5. Explosion and electric shock hazard—do not dig in areas with
buried utility lines; contact local power organizations before
digging.
2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; grinder—keep bystanders
away from the machine; do not operate the grinder head while
transporting the machine.
6. T ipping/crushing hazard—lower the cutter head when
operating on slopes.
3. W arning—stay away from moving parts; wait for all moving
parts to stop.
7. Explosion hazard, fueling—shut of f the engine and extinguish
all ames when fueling.
4. W arning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 8. W arning—lower the grinder head, engage the parking brake
(if applicable), shut of f the engine, and remove the key before
leaving the machine.
7
Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Procedure Description
Qty .
Use
Grinder control lever
11
Jam nut 1
Install the grinder control lever .
2
No parts required
Check the uid levels.
3
No parts required
Charge the battery .
1
Installing the Grinder
Control Lever
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Grinder control lever
1 Jam nut
Procedure
1. Thread the jam nut onto the grinder control lever
(Figure 3 ).
g013175
Figure 3
1. Grinder control lever
3. 4-pin connector
2. Jam nut
2. Thread the grinder control lever into the
receptacle on the control panel ( Figure 3 ).
3. With the trigger oriented forward, tighten the jam
nut against the receptacle to secure the lever in
place ( Figure 3 ).
4. Connect the wire on the lever to the 4-pin
connector under the control panel ( Figure 3 ).
2
Checking the Fluid Levels
No Parts Required
Procedure
Before starting the engine for the rst time, check
the engine-oil and hydraulic-uid levels. Refer to the
following sections for more information:
Checking the Engine-Oil Level ( page 24 )
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level ( page 37 )
3
Charging the Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery
( page 29 ) for more information.
8
Product Overview
g018769
Figure 4
1. Reverse safety
plate
4. Battery 7. T rack
2. Control panel 5. T ie-down/lift
point
8. Chip shield
3. Engine 6. Parking-brake
lever
(machines with
CE kit only)
9. Grinder
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls ( Figure 5 ) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
Control Panel
g025098
Figure 5
1. Key switch 5. T raction control
2. Throttle lever
6. Reference bar
3. Choke lever 7. Grinder
control/hydraulic-lift lever
4. Hour meter
Key Switch
The key switch, used to start and shut of f the engine,
has 3 positions: O FF , R UN , and S TART . Refer to
Starting the Engine ( page 15 ) .
Throttle Lever
Move the control forward to increase the engine speed
and rearward to decrease the engine speed.
Choke Lever
Before starting a cold engine, move the choke lever
forward. After the engine starts, regulate the choke
to keep the engine running smoothly . As soon as
possible, move the choke lever all the way rearward.
Note: A warm engine requires little or no choking.
Hour Meter
The hour meter displays the number of hours of
operation that have been logged on the machine.
9
Reference Bar
When driving the machine, use the reference bar
as a handle and a leverage point for controlling the
machine. T o ensure smooth, controlled operation,
do not take both hands of f the reference bar while
operating the machine.
Parking-Brake Lever (Machines
with CE Kit Only)
T o engage the parking brake, lift the lever upward.
T o disengage the parking brake, push the lever
downward.
g355524
Figure 6
1. Parking-brake lever
T raction Control
g008128
Figure 7
1. Reference bar
2. T raction control
T o move forward, move the traction control forward
(Figure 8 ).
g008129
Figure 8
T o move rearward, move the traction control
rearward ( Figure 9 ).
Important: When reversing, look behind you
for obstructions and keep your hands on the
reference bar .
g008130
Figure 9
10
T o turn right, rotate the traction control clockwise
(Figure 10 ).
g008131
Figure 10
T o turn left, rotate the traction control
counterclockwise ( Figure 1 1 ).
g008132
Figure 1 1
T o stop the machine, release the traction control
(Figure 7 ).
Note: The farther you move the traction control in
any direction, the faster the machine moves in that
direction.
Grinder Control/Hydraulic-Lift
Lever
Operate the grinder using the grinder control lever
as follows:
T o start the grinder ( Figure 12 ), squeeze the
trigger and then press the red button on the top of
the lever . Once the grinder has started, you can
release the red button.
T o stop the grinder ( Figure 12 ), release the trigger
for more than a half second.
Note: If you are operating the grinder and
momentarily release the trigger (i.e., less than a
half second), the grinder continues to operate.
g013174
Figure 12
1. Neutral 3. Run the grinder
2. Start the grinder 4. Stop the grinder
1 1
T o raise the grinder , pull the lever rearward ( Figure
13 ).
g013623
Figure 13
T o lower the grinder , push the lever forward ( Figure
14 ).
g013624
Figure 14
T o rotate the grinder to the right or left, move the
lever in the desired direction ( Figure 15 ).
g243266
g013626
Figure 15
Specications
Note: Specications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Width
84 cm (33 inches)
Length
198.5 cm (78 inches)
Height
1 13 cm (44.5 inches)
W eight
544 Kg (1,200 lb)
Attachments/Accessories
A selection of T oro approved attachments and
accessories is available for use with the machine
to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact
your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized T oro
distributor or go to www .T oro.com for a list of all
approved attachments and accessories.
T o ensure optimum performance and continued safety
certication of the machine, use only genuine T oro
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement
parts and accessories made by other manufacturers
could be dangerous, and such use could void the
product warranty .
12
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
General Safety
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas; note the location of unmarked objects and
structures, such as underground storage tanks,
wells, and septic systems.
Inspect the area where you will use the equipment.
– Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments you need to
properly and safely perform the job.
– Remove all debris.
Ensure that the area is clear of bystanders
before operating the machine.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety decals.
The owner is responsible for training all
operators and mechanics.
– Never allow children or untrained people
to operate or service the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age or require
certied training of the operator .
Know how to stop the machine and shut of f the
engine quickly .
– Check that the operator's presence controls,
safety switches, and shields are attached
and functioning properly . Do not operate the
machine unless they are functioning properly .
– Locate the pinch-point areas marked on the
machine and attachments; keep your hands
and feet away from these areas.
Stop the machine, shut of f the engine, and
remove the key before leaving the operating
position.
Fuel Safety
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is ammable
and its vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
Use only an approved fuel container .
Do not remove the fuel cap or ll the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open ame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Do not ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner . Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle
before lling.
Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel from a portable container
rather than a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.
Adding Fuel
Recommended Fuel
For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
Ethanol : Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15%
ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use.
Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume , such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved
gasoline may cause performance problems and/or
engine damage which may not be covered under
warranty .
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer .
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer .
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
13
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer .
Filling the Fuel T ank
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
grinder .
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and allow
the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 16 ).
g013176
Figure 16
1. Fuel-tank cap
2. Fuel gauge
4. Add fuel to the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm
(1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the ller
neck.
Important: This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not ll the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely , turning it until
it clicks.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day , perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in Maintenance
( page 19 ) .
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
Keep your hands and feet away from moving teeth
or other parts.
– Keep bystanders and pets away from the
machine and never carry passengers.
W ear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection, long pants, substantial slip-resistant
footwear , and hearing protection.
T ie back long hair and do not wear loose
clothing or loose jewelry .
Stop grinding if anyone enters the area.
Operate the machine only in areas where there is
suf cient clearance for you to safely maneuver .
Be aware of obstacles in close proximity to you.
Failure to maintain adequate distance from trees,
walls, and other barriers may result in injury as the
machine backs up during operation if you are not
attentive to the surroundings.
Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure that the path is clear .
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill,
or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate the machine only in good light.
Ensure that all the drives are in neutral and engage
the parking brake before starting the engine. Start
the engine only from the operator's position.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Stop the grinder when you are not grinding.
Stop the machine, shut of f the engine, remove
the key , and inspect the machine if you strike
an object. Make any necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
Park the machine on a level surface.
Lower the grinder to the ground.
14
– Engage the parking brake.
Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
Check for overhead clearance (i.e., electrical
wires, branches, and doorways) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
Use only T oro-approved attachments and
accessories.
Slope Safety
Operate up and down slopes with the front of the
machine uphill.
Raising the grinder on a slope af fects the stability
of the machine. Keep the grinder in the lowered
position when on slopes.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.
Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey .
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ground
conditions can af fect the stability of the machine.
A void starting or stopping the machine on a slope.
A void turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine
uphill.
Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
W atch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. T all grass can hide
obstacles.
Use caution when operating on wet surfaces.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
Evaluate the area to ensure that the ground is
stable enough to support the machine.
Use caution when operating the machine near the
following:
– Drop-of fs
– Ditches
– Embankments
Bodies of water
The machine could suddenly roll over if a track
goes over the edge or the edge caves in. Maintain
a safe distance between the machine and any
hazard.
If the machine starts to tip, let go of the controls
and step away from the machine.
Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever midway between the
SLOW and F AST positions ( Figure 17 ).
g013178
Figure 17
1. Throttle lever 3. Key
2. Choke lever
2. Move the choke lever to the O Nposition ( Figure
17 ).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
3. T urn the key to the O Nposition ( Figure 17 ).
When the engine starts, release the key .
Important: Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, allow a 30-second cooldown
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter
motor .
4. Gradually move the choke lever to the O FF
position ( Figure 17 ). If the engine stalls or
hesitates, engage the choke again until the
engine warms up.
5. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting
(Figure 17 ).
Important: Running the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the air temperature is at or
below freezing) could damage the hydraulic
system. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow it to run in the middle
15
throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes before
moving the throttle to the F AST position.
Note: If the outdoor temperature is below
freezing, store the machine in a garage to keep
it warmer and aid in starting.
Driving the Machine
Use the traction controls to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction controls in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction controls to stop the machine.
CAUTION
When reversing, you may back into stationary
objects or over bystanders and cause serious
personal injury or death.
Look behind you for obstructions or
bystanders and keep your hands on the
reference bar .
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the F AST position for best performance.
Y ou can, however , use the throttle position to operate
at slower speeds.
Shutting off the Engine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
grinder .
2. Move the throttle lever to the S LOW position.
3. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
it idle for a minute before turning the key switch
to the O FF position.
Note: This helps to cool the engine before you
shut it of f. In an emergency , you can shut of f
the engine immediately .
4. T urn the key switch to the O FF position and
remove the key .
CAUTION
A child or untrained bystander could
attempt to operate the machine and be
injured.
Remove the key from the switch when
leaving the machine, even if just for a few
seconds.
Grinding a Stump
1. Start the engine, raise the grinder , set the
throttle lever to the F AST position, and move the
machine to the stump to be ground.
2. Use the grinder control lever and the traction
control to position the grinder to the side of the
front of the stump, about 2 cm (1 inch) below
the surface ( Figure 18 ).
3. Start the grinder and wait for it to get up to full
speed.
4. Use the grinder control lever to swing the grinder
slowly across the face of the stump, cutting
away a swath of chips ( Figure 18 ).
Important: The grinder automatically slows
down the speed at which it swings into the
stump to maintain the optimum ywheel
speed and not bog down in the wood.
g013420
Figure 18
5. Move the machine forward a few centimeters
(inches) and repeat step 4(Figure 18 ).
6. Repeat steps 4through 5until you have ground
of f the entire face of the stump ( Figure 18 ).
7. Back up the machine, position the grinder to the
side of the front of the stump, and lower it to
about 2 cm (1 inch) below the surface.
8. Repeat steps 4through 7until the stump is
ground away .
9. If there are any large roots to be ground, position
the grinder over each root and use the traction
control and grinder control to move the grinder
along the root, grinding it away .
16
10. Clean debris from the hydraulic lift, drives,
muf ers, and engine after each use; refer to
Removing Debris from the Machine ( page 40 ) .
Operating T ipsClean the area of trash, branches, and rocks
before operating to prevent equipment damage.
Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed)
when grinding.
Cut the edges of the stump for more ef cient
grinding. Once your cutting swath is close to 1/4
of the wheel diameter , lower the grinder and begin
cutting on the edge again.
g013671
Figure 19
Listen to the engine and watch the grinder wheel
speed to maintain the speed of the wheel. Slow
down the head sweep by feathering the joystick as
cutting becomes dif cult.
As you grind from left to right, most of the debris
goes to the left of the grinder wheel. When you
grind from the right to left, the debris goes to the
right.
Y ou may also grind a stump from the side to lessen
turf damage.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the grinder hydraulics, lower the grinder , engage
the parking brake, shut of f the engine, and remove
the key . W ait for all movement to stop and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
Clean debris from the drives, muf ers, and engine
to help prevent res. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
Moving a Non-Functioning
Machine
Important: Do not tow or pull the machine
without rst opening the tow valves, or you will
damage the hydraulic system.
1. Engage the parking brake and lower the grinder .
2. Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
3. Remove the bottom shield.
4. Using a wrench, turn the tow valves on the
hydraulic pumps twice counter-clockwise ( Figure
20 ).
g013179
Figure 20
1. T ow valves
5. Install the bottom shield and tow the machine
as required.
6. After repairing the machine, close the tow valves
before operating it.
17
Securing the Machine for
T ransport
Important: Do not operate or drive the machine
on roadways. Use care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
grinder .
2. Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
3. Secure the machine to a trailer with chains or
straps using the tie-down/lift loops at the front
and rear of the machine ( Figure 21 and Figure
22 ). Refer to your local ordinances for trailer and
tie-down requirements.
g013180
Figure 21
1. Front tie-down loop
g013181
Figure 22
1. Rear tie-down loops
Lifting the Machine
Y ou can lift the machine using the tie-down/lift loops
as lift points ( Figure 21 and Figure 22 ).
18
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the key switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the key switch and disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before
you do any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that they do not accidentally contact the
spark plugs.
Maintenance SafetyPark the machine on a level surface, disengage
the grinder hydraulics, lower the grinder , engage
the parking brake, shut of f the engine, and remove
the key . W ait for all movement to stop and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
Clean up oil or fuel spills.
Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
Use jack stands to support the components when
required.
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy .
Disconnect the battery before making any repairs.
Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Do not tamper with the safety devices.
Use only genuine T oro replacement parts.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 8 hours
• Change the engine oil.
After the rst 50 hours
• Check and adjust the track tension.
Before each use or daily
• Grease the machine. (Grease immediately after every washing.)
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the condition of and clean the tracks.
Check the condition of the teeth; rotate or replace any that are worn or damaged
and torque the nuts for all teeth.
• Check for loose fasteners.
After each use
• Remove debris from the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Check the battery electrolyte level.
• Check the hydraulic-uid level.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Replace or clean and gap the spark plug(s).
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose ttings, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear , weather , and chemical deterioration and repair if necessary .
Every 200 hours
• Change the engine-oil lter .
• Replace the fuel lter .
• Replace the hydraulic lter .
Every 250 hours
Replace the primary air lter and check the condition of the safety lter (more often
in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Check and grease the road wheels.
19
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Every 400 hours
• Change the hydraulic uid.
Every 500 hours
Replace the safety air lter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Every 1,500 hours
• Replace all moving hydraulic hoses.
Y early or before storage
• Check and adjust the track tension.
T ouch up chipped paint.
Important: Refer to your engine owner ’ s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
20
  • Page 1 1
  • Page 2 2
  • Page 3 3
  • Page 4 4
  • Page 5 5
  • Page 6 6
  • Page 7 7
  • Page 8 8
  • Page 9 9
  • Page 10 10
  • Page 11 11
  • Page 12 12
  • Page 13 13
  • Page 14 14
  • Page 15 15
  • Page 16 16
  • Page 17 17
  • Page 18 18
  • Page 19 19
  • Page 20 20
  • Page 21 21
  • Page 22 22
  • Page 23 23
  • Page 24 24
  • Page 25 25
  • Page 26 26
  • Page 27 27
  • Page 28 28
  • Page 29 29
  • Page 30 30
  • Page 31 31
  • Page 32 32
  • Page 33 33
  • Page 34 34
  • Page 35 35
  • Page 36 36
  • Page 37 37
  • Page 38 38
  • Page 39 39
  • Page 40 40
  • Page 41 41
  • Page 42 42
  • Page 43 43
  • Page 44 44

Toro STX-26 Stump Grinder User manual

Type
User manual

Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document

Finding information in a document is now easier with AI