Toro 39514 User manual

FormNo.3431-971RevA
24inStand-OnAerator
ModelNo.39514—SerialNo.404324200andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3431-971*A

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442or4443touse
oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,as
denedinSection4442,maintainedineffective
workingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionof
re.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Introduction
Thisaeratorisintendedforusebytrainedoperators
inresidentialandcommercialapplications.The
machineisprimarilydesignedforaeratingareasof
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialgrounds,parks,
sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafetyAlertSymbol............................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................9
1CheckingTireAirPressure..............................9
2ServicingtheEngineOil...................................9
3CheckingtheBatteryCharge...........................9
4CheckingtheTransmissionFluid...................10
5ChecktheAuxiliaryHydraulicFluid
Level.............................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
HourMeter/TineEngagementDisplay...........12
Specications..................................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
AddingFuel......................................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16
AdjustingtheFrontReference/Speed
ControlBar....................................................16
PositioningtheAir-CleanerCoverforColdor
WarmAirT emperature..................................17
DuringOperation.................................................17
DuringOperationSafety...................................17
UsingtheSmartController/ElectronicDepth
Control..........................................................19
OpeningandClosingtheFuelShutoff
Valve.............................................................22
StartingtheEngine...........................................22
LoweringtheTines...........................................22
ChangingtheTineDepthSetting......................22
Locking/UnlockingtheTineDepth
Setting...........................................................23
AdjustingtheOperatorWeightControl
Valve.............................................................23
RaisingtheTines..............................................23
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................23
DrivingtheMachine..........................................24
Drive-WheelReleaseValves............................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
GeneralSafety.................................................26
LoadingtheMachine........................................26
HaulingtheMachine.........................................26
Maintenance...........................................................28
MaintenanceSafetyInformation.......................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........30
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................31
PreparingforMaintenance...............................31
Lubrication..........................................................31
LubricatingtheChains......................................31
LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................32
EngineMaintenance...........................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36
CheckingtheSafetyInterlock...........................36
JumpStartingaDischargedBattery..................36
ServicingtheBattery.........................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39
CheckingtheDriveTireAirPressure.................39
CheckingtheWheelHubBolts..........................39
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts..............................................................39
CheckingtheConditionoftheChains...............40
CheckingtheSprocketCondition......................40
MaintainingtheChain.......................................40
CheckingtheT orqueoftheTransmission
OutputShaftNut...........................................40
AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage................41
AdjustingtheMotionControlTracking...............41
CheckTransmissionMountBoltTorque............42
BrakeMaintenance.............................................42
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................42
BeltMaintenance................................................43
CheckingtheConditionandT ensionofthe
Belts..............................................................43
AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPumpDrive
Belt................................................................43
CheckingtheTransmissionDriveBelt
Tension.........................................................43
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................44
AuxiliaryHydraulicFluidSpecication..............44
CheckingtheAuxiliaryHydraulicFluid
Level.............................................................44
ChangingtheAuxiliaryHydraulicReservoir
FluidandFilter..............................................44
TransmissionFluidSpecication......................46
CheckingtheTransmissionFluidLevel.............46
ChangingtheHydraulicTransmissionFilters
andFluid.......................................................46
TineMaintenance.................................................48
CheckingtheTines...........................................48
AdjustingtheTineDriveChain..........................49
AdjustingtheReturn-to-UpSpring....................49
ChassisMaintenance...........................................50
CheckforLooseHardware...............................50
Cleaning..............................................................50
WashingtheMachine.......................................50
CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaust
SystemArea.................................................50
RemovingtheEngineShroudsandCleaning
theCoolingFins............................................50
CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine...............51
DisposingofWaste...........................................51
Storage...................................................................52
Troubleshooting......................................................53
AlertandErrorMessages.................................53
Schematics.............................................................56
3

Safety
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure3)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!
YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
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Figure3
SafetyAlertSymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand
willbefollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION.
DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.
WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
GeneralSafety
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.T orodesignsandteststhis
machinetoofferreasonablysafeservice;however,
failuretocomplywithsafetyinstructionsmayresultin
injuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsand
warningsintheOperator’sManualandother
trainingmaterial,onthemachine,engine,and
attachments.Alloperatorsandmechanicsshould
betrained.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can
notreadthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibility
toexplainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguages
maybeavailableonourwebsite.
•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservicethe
equipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheage
oftheoperator.
•DoNotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards.
•DoNotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal115-4212
115-4212
1.Hydraulic-uidlevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal121-6150
121-6150
1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
decal121-6161
121-6161
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
decal121-6163
121-6163
1.Presstolowerthetines.2.Releasetoraisethetines.
decal126-7875
126-7875
1.Fuselocation4.Auxiliary(15A)
2.Relaylocation5.Startrelay
3.Main(20A)6.Notused
decal133-8062
133-8062
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decal135-3685
135-3685
1.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicing
thismachine.
6.Greasethebeltidlerpivotevery100hours
2.Cleanandoilthechainsandcheckthechaintensiontwice
every8hours
7.Checkthetirepressure-23psitwiceevery50hours
3.Seetheengineowner’smanualforservice8.Checkthehydraulicoilleveltwice(Useonlyrecommended
hydraulicuid)every50hours
4.Checktheauxiliarypumpdrivebelttensionevery50hours9.Checktheauxiliaryhydraulictank(UseonlyAW-32hydraulic
uid)every50hours
5.Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearingstwiceevery100hours10.Greasethetineshaftbearings4timesevery25hours
decal135-1854
135-1854
1.Parkingbrake4.Depthsetting—lock
2.Tineengagementlockout
switch
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
3.Tines—down
6

STOP
LB
KG
135-2013
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
decal135-2013-1
135-2013
1.Operatorweightadjustment5.Throttle—slow9.Parkingbrake—engage
2.Increase6.Engine—on10.Parkingbrake—release
3.Decrease7.Engine—start
4.Throttle—fast8.Engine—off
decal135-2014
135-2014
1.Fast6.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving
backward.
11.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupdebris
beforeoperatingthemachine.
2.Slow7.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.12.Warning—shutofftheengine,engage
theparkingbreak,andremovethekey
beforeleavingthemachine.
3.Neutral8.Warning—keepbystandersaway.13.Tippinghazard—donotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offs.
4.Reverse9.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot;
Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
hand—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
14.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharply
whiletravelingfast;driveslowlywhen
turning.
5.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving
forward.
10.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbe
trainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
15.Tippinghazard—whenloadingontoa
trailer,donotusedualramps;onlyuse
asingularrampwideenoughforthe
machine.
7

decal135-2016
135-2016
1.Electronictinedepth-decrease
2.Electronictinedepth-increase
3.Pressandhold1secondtoturnon—tineground
engagementfootswitchunlock
4.Pressandhold1secondtoturnoff—tineground
engagementfootswitchlock
decal135-3183
135-3183
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine.
3.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine.
2.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
8

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
3Nopartsrequired–Checkthebatterycharge.
4Nopartsrequired–Checkingthetransmissionuid.
5Nopartsrequired–Checktheauxiliaryhydraulicuidlevel.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Key2Startthemachine.
1
CheckingTireAirPressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires,andadjust
thepressureasneeded;refertoCheckingtheDrive
TireAirPressure(page39).
Note:Youdonotadjustairpressureforthe
semi-pneumaticcastertires.
2
ServicingtheEngineOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theengineisshippedwithoil;checktheengine-oil
leveland,ifnecessary,addoiltothespeciedlevel;
refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page33)and
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page33).
3
CheckingtheBattery
Charge
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Themachineisshippedwithalled,lead-acidbattery,
Checkthechargeofthebatteryand,ifnecessary,
chargeit;refertoChargingtheBattery(page38).
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4
CheckingtheTransmission
Fluid
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetransmissionisshippedwithtransmissionuid.
Checkthetransmissionuidleveland,ifnecessary,
adduidtothespeciedlevel;refertoTransmission
FluidSpecication(page46)andCheckingthe
TransmissionFluidLevel(page46).
5
ChecktheAuxiliary
HydraulicFluidLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theauxiliaryhydraulicreservoirisshippedwith
hydraulicuid.Checkthehydraulicreservoiruid
leveland,ifnecessary,adduidtothespeciedlevel;
refertoAuxiliaryHydraulicFluidSpecication(page
44)andCheckingtheAuxiliaryHydraulicFluidLevel
(page44).
10

ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Platform4.Motion-controllevers
2.Parkingbrakelever5.Fuelcap
3.Enginecontrols
Controls
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Figure5
1.Tinegroundengagement
footswitch
7.Choke
2.Operatorweight
adjustmentcontrol
8.Rightmotion-controllever
3.Multi-functionswitch9.Hourmeter
4.Leftmotion-controllever10.Parking-brakehandle
5.Frontreferencebar11.Ignitionswitch
6.Throttle
TineGroundEngagementFoot
Switch
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthe
tines.Ensurethatthetinesareaisclearofany
obstructionsbeforeloweringit.
Theswitchislocatedontheoperatorplatform(Figure
5).
Tolowerthetinesintotheground,standonthe
tinegroundengagementswitch.Toraisethetines,
removeyourfootfromtheswitch.
Thisswitchcanbelockedout(disabled)withthe
multi-functionswitch.
•Tapandholdthebottomoftheswitchtooverride
andlockout(disable)thefootswitch.TheLED
illuminatesinthehourmeter/tineengagement
display.Usethisfeaturewhentransportingthe
aerator.
•Tounlock,tapandholdthetopofthemulti-function
switchuntiltheLEDlightdisappears.
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Note:Thelockoutfeatureisengagedeachtimethe
engineisswitchedoff.
OperatorWeightAdjustment
Control
Theoperatorweightadjustmentvalveislocatedatthe
leftsideofthecontrolconsole(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Operatorweightadjustmentcontrol
Usetheoperatorweightadjustmentvalvetohelp
compensatefortheweightoftheoperatorsothatthe
machineachievesthecorrectaeratingpressure,plug
length,andtohelpmaximizelateralmachinestability.
Note:Eachoperatormustadjustthesystempressure
sothatthedrivetireslightlytouchtheground.
Important:Keepthedrivetiresonthegroundat
alltimestomaximizelateralmachinestability.
Multi-FunctionSwitch
Themulti-functionswitchislocatedtotheleftofthe
hourmeter/tineengagementdisplay(Figure5).
Thisswitchallowstheoperatortodothefollowing:
•increaseordecreasethedepthofaerationplug
•lockorunlockthetinedepthsetting
•resetmaintenanceservicereminderscreens
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversarelocatedoneachsideof
thetopconsoleandcontroltheforwardandreverse
motionofthemachine(Figure7).
Movetheleversforwardorbackwardtocontrolthe
drivewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Thewheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amountyoumovethelever.
Important:Thetinesrotatewhenthe
motion-controlleversaremovedoutofthe
NEUTRALposition.
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Figure7
1.Leftmotion-controllever5.Forward
2.Rightmotion-controllever6.Neutral
3.Frontreferencebar7.Reverse
4.Frontofmachine8.Rearreferencebar
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure5)islocatedonthecontrol
console(redlever).
Usethethrottlelevertocontrolenginespeed.Move
thethrottleleverforwardtoincreaseenginespeed;
movingthethrottleleverrearwardtodecreasethe
enginespeed.
Note:Movethethrottleleverforwardintothedetent
forfullthrottle.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrol(Figure5)islocatedonthecontrol
console.
Usethechokecontroltoaidinstartingacoldengine.
PulloutthechokecontroltosetthechoketotheON
position;pressinthechokelevertoreducethechoke.
Note:Pulloutthechokecontroltosetthechoketo
theONposition.
Note:Donotrunawarmenginewiththechokein
theONposition.
HourMeter/TineEngagement
Display
SmartController/ElectronicDepthControl
Thehourmeter/tineengagementdisplayislocatedto
theleftoftheignitionswitchonthecontrolconsole
(Figure5).
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Usethehourmeter/tineengagementdisplaytoshow
thefollowinginformationgeneratedbythesmart
controller/electronicdepthcontrolsystem:
AeratingHoursElectronicdepth
controlsetting
indicatorforthe
tines
Parkingbrake
indicator
AlertandError
Messages
EngineHoursMaintenance
Remindersand
Alerts
BatteryvoltageInterlockstatusLEDStatusLight
RefertoUsingtheSmartController/ElectronicDepth
Control(page19)formoreinformation.
HourMeterDisplay
Thehourmeter(Figure8)monitorsanddisplaystotal
enginehours.
Note:Theenginehoursdisplaywhentheignitionkey
isintheOFFpositionorwhiletheengineisrunning.
Theenginehoursdonotdisplaywhilethemachine
isaerating.
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Figure8
1.LCDIndicators/Informationscreen
2.Hourdisplay
3.LEDstatuslight
TineEngagementDisplay
Thetineengagementdisplay(Figure9)monitorsand
showstheelectronictinedepthsetting.
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Figure9
1.LCDIndicators/Informationscreen
2.Tinedepthstatusbar
3.Tinedepthsettingindicator
4.LEDstatuslight
LEDStatusLight
TheLEDstatuslightislocatedattherightsideofthe
hourmeter/tineengagementdisplay(Figure8and
Figure9).
TheLEDismulti-coloredtoindicatethesystemstatus.
Parking-BrakeHandle
Theparking-brakehandleislocatedonthecontrol
console,totherightofthekeyswitch(Figure5).
Note:Thebrakehandleengagesaparkingbrakein
eachofthetransmissions.
•Toengagetheparkingbrake,pullthehandleback
towardyou.
•Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pushthehandleall
thewayforwardawayfromyou.
Whenparkingonaslope,chockorblockthewheels
inadditiontoengagingtheparkingbrake.Tiedown
themachineandengagetheparkingbrakewhen
transportingthemachine.
IgnitionSwitch
TheIgnitionswitchislocatedontherightsideofthe
controlconsole(Figure5).
UsetheIgnitionkeytostartandshutofftheengine.
Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,ON,andSTART
(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.OFF3.START
2.ON
Fuel-ShutoffLever
Thefuel-shutoffleverislocatedundertheaircleaner
atthefrontrightsideoftheengine(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Aircleaner2.Fuel-shutofflever
Usethefuel-shutofflevertoshutoffthefuelwhenyou
arenotusingthemachineforafewdays,whileyou
aretransportingthemachinetoandfromthejobsite,
orwhenthemachineisparkedinsideabuilding.
Specications
Height129.5cm(51inches)
Length173.2cm(68.6inches)
Width90.2cm(35.5inches)
RPM(FullSpeed)3800±100rpm(noload)
Aerationwidth61cm(24inches)
Coringrange1.3to12.7cm(0.5to5inches)
Holespersquarefoot4.6
Tines36
Weight388kg(856lb)
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyT oro.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecan
bethrownorinterferewiththeoperationofthe
machineandmaycausepersonalinjurytothe
operatororbystanders.
•Markandavoidhiddenobjectssuchassprinkler
heads,undergroundwires/cables,invisiblefences,
etc.topreventdamagetothesesystemswhen
aerating.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairandavoidlooseclothingandloosejewelry
whichmaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.Stop
themachineandattachment(s)ifanyoneenters
thearea.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceand
inproperworkingcondition.Frequentlycheckfor
wornordeterioratingcomponentsandreplace
themwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts
whennecessary.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
AddingFuel
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
andwhentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
fuelthatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsthefueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark
mayignitethefuelfumes.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
fuel.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
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FuelSpecication
Petroleum
fuel
Useunleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87
orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Useanunleaded-gasolineblendwithupto10%
ethanol(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiary
butylether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.
Ethanol
blended
fuel
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeis
notapprovedforuse.Neverusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume,such
asE15(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains
20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%
ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Important:Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh
fuel(lessthan30daysold).
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineatall
timestokeepthefuelfreshlongerwhenusedas
directedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FuelingtheMachine
Fuel-tankcapacity:7L(1.9USgallons)
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
2.Removethecapfromthetank.
3.Fillthefueltankwithfueltowithin6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.Donot
llintothellerneck.
Important:Donotllthetankmorethan
6mm(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetank
becausethefuelmusthaveroomtoexpand.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
fuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performeach
use/dailymaintenanceproceduresthatfollow:
•LubricatingtheChains(page31)
•CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page33)
•CheckingtheSafetyInterlock(page36)
•CheckingtheConditionoftheChains(page40)
•CheckingtheSprocketCondition(page40)
•CheckingtheTines(page48)
•CheckforLooseHardware(page50)
•CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaustSystem
Area(page50)
•CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine(page51)
AdjustingtheFront
Reference/SpeedControl
Bar
Adjustthefrontreference/speedcontrolbarfor
desiredmaximumforwardspeed.
1.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,
andmovethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral
position.
2.Loosentheboltsonbothsidesofthecontrol
towerbylooseningthe2nutsoneachside(four
total)oftheconsole(seeFigure12).
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Figure12
1.Nuts2.Frontreference/speed
controlbar
3.Movethebarforwardtoobtainthefastestspeed.
Movethebarbackwardtoobtaintheslowest
speed.
4.Onbothsides,tightenthenutsandbolts.
Important:Makesurethatthenutsandboltsare
tight,sothefrontreference/speedcontrolbar
doesnotmoveduringoperation.
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PositioningtheAir-Cleaner
CoverforColdorWarmAir
Temperature
Important:Runningtheenginewiththe
air-cleanercoverpositionedforcold-weather
operationinnormalconditionscandamagethe
engine.
Theair-cleanercoverhas2positions:thecoldor
normal,ambientairpositions:
Adjusttheair-cleanercoverasfollows:
•Whenoperatinginacoldambientaircondition
(coldairtemperatureandhumidity)—positionthe
air-cleanercoverwithsnowakedecalfacingout
(Figure13).
Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineexhibits
carburetoricing.Symptomsincludetheengine
runsroughatidleorlowspeed,anditdischarges
blackorwhitesmokeintheexhaust.
•Whenoperatinginanormalambientair
condition—positiontheair-cleanercoverwithsun
decalfacingout(Figure13).
Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineisnot
exhibitingcarburetoricing.
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Figure13
1.Normalambientair
position
2.Coldambientairposition
DuringOperation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theoperatormustusetheirfullattentionwhen
operatingthemachine.DoNotengageinanyactivity
thatcausesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
WARNING
Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,
becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscan
occuroncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,
grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.
•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,
tocoolbeforetouching.
•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer
andenginearea.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall
connedareawheredangerouscarbon
monoxidefumescancollect.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
•Thismachinewasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.
Donotcarrypassengersandkeepallothersaway
frommachineduringoperation.
•DoNotoperatethemachineundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,
DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow
directionsforcounterweightsifrequired.
•Keepawayfromholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,and
otherhiddenhazards.Usecarewhenapproaching
blindcorners,shrubs,trees,tallgrassorother
objectsthatmayhideobstaclesorobscurevision.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachineor
causetheoperatortolosetheirbalanceorfooting.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
withfeetwellawayfromthetines.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Keepclearofthetinesatalltimes.
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•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
WARNING
Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessories
canbecomeentangledinrotatingparts.
Contactwiththerotatingpartscan
causetraumaticamputationorsevere
lacerations.
–DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin
placeandworkingproperly.
–Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,or
clothingawayfromrotatingparts.
•Beawareofthedischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionasthe
materialmayricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
Raisethetines,slowdown,andusecautionwhen
crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemachinetoandfromthework
area.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.DoNotoperateinreverseunless
absolutelynecessary.
•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stopengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovethe
sparkplugwire(s).
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
machine.
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemachinefor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemachine).
–Beforeclearingblockages.
–Wheneveryouleavethemachine.DoNot
leavearunningmachineunattended.
•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:
–Beforerefueling.
•Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot
alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenare
oftenattractedtothemachineandtheworking
activity.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremain
whereyoulastsawthem.
–Keepchildrenoutoftheworkingareaand
underthewatchfulcareofanotherresponsible
adult,nottheoperator.
–Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildren
enterthearea.
–Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,
lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall
children.
–Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
–DoNotcarrychildren,evenwiththeblades
shutoff.Childrencouldfalloffandbeseriously
injuredorinterferewiththesafeoperationof
themachine.Childrenthathavebeengiven
ridesinthepastcouldsuddenlyappearinthe
workingareaforanotherrideandberunover
orbackedoverbythemachine.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,theoperatormust:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between
themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind
machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese
areas.
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Figure14
1.SafeZone—Usethemachinehere
2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmachineorahandheld
toolneardropoffs,ditches,embankments,waterorother
hazards.
3.Water
4.W=widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine)
betweenthemachineandanyhazard.
•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow
directionsforcounterweights.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
UsingtheSmart
Controller/ElectronicDepth
Control
HourMeter/TineEngagement
Display
Thesmartcontroller/electronicdepthcontrolmonitors
theoverallelectricalsystemanddisplaysinformation
inthehourmeter/tineengagementdisplay.The
controllerdisplaysmachinehours,interlockstatus,
andmaintenancereminders.
ScreenIcons
Theinformationscreenusesthefollowingicons:
AeratingHoursParkingbrake
BatteryVoltageEngineOilMaintenance
HourMeter
TransmissionOil
Maintenance
VoltageErrorValveSolenoidError
ValveSolenoidConnection
Error
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InformationScreens
Themaininformationscreensinclude:
•TheStartupScreens
•TheDefaultScreen(engine-on)
•TheTineEngagementDisplay
•MaintenanceRemindersandAlerts
•AlertsandErrorMessages
Start-upScreens
WhenthekeyisswitchedfromOFFtoRUNposition,
thefollowingscreensdisplayfor2seconds:
Note:TheLEDstatuslightchangesfromredto
orangetogreen.
Therstscreendisplaysthermwareversion.
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Figure15
Thesecondscreendisplaystheaerationhours.
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Figure16
Thethirdscreendisplaystheelectricalsystemvoltage.
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Figure17
Thefourthscreendisplaysthenumberofhoursuntil
theengineoilmaintenanceisrequired.
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Figure18
Thenalscreendisplayedisthenumberofhoursuntil
transmissionoilmaintenanceisrequired.
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Figure19
TheDefaultScreen
Afterthestart-upscreensdisplay,thedefaultscreen
(Figure20)appears.
Theinformationscreendisplaysiconsandinformation
relativetomachineoperation.
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Figure20
DefaultScreen
1.Informationscreen2.LEDstatuslight
•Thesafetyinterlockstatusindicatorilluminates
whenthecontrolmeetsthe“safetostart”mode
(parkbrakeengaged).
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