Toro 39519 User manual

FormNo.3412-564RevB
30inStand-OnAerator
ModelNo.39519—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3412-564*B

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith
asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof
CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to
useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other
statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
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EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine
manufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
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orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisaeratorisintendedtobeusedbytrained
operatorsinresidentialandcommercialapplications.
Itisprimarilydesignedforaeratingareasof
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialgrounds,parks,
sportselds,andcommercialgrounds.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
AeratorSafety....................................................6
SlopeIndicator...................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8
Setup......................................................................12
1CheckingTirePressure..................................12
2ServicingtheBattery......................................12
3CheckingFluidLevels....................................13
4RemovingtheCylinderStop...........................14
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................18
Operation................................................................18
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18
AddingFuel......................................................19
LubricatingtheChains......................................20
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............22
CheckingforLooseHardware...........................22
OperatingtheMachine.....................................22
TransportingtheMachine.................................25
LoadingtheMachine........................................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
PreparingfortheMachinefor
Maintenance.................................................28
AccessingtheConsoleCompartment...............28
Lubrication..........................................................29
LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................29
LubricatingtheCasters.....................................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33
CheckingtheSparkPlugs.................................35
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester(if
equipped)......................................................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................36
ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................37
ServicingtheBattery.........................................37
ServicingtheFuses..........................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39
CheckingtheAirPressureintheTires...............39
CheckingtheWheelHubNuts..........................39
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts..............................................................39
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearings
Pre-Load.......................................................40
MaintainingtheChain.......................................40
CheckingtheTransmissionOutputShaftNut
Torque...........................................................41
BrakeMaintenance.............................................42
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................42
AdjustingtheBrakeSwitch...............................42
BeltMaintenance................................................43
CheckingtheConditionandT ensionofthe
Belts..............................................................43
AdjustingtheAuxiliaryPumpDrive
Belt................................................................43
ReplacingtheTransmission-DriveBelt.............43
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................44
AdjustingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............44
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................45
MaintainingtheAuxiliaryHydraulic
System..........................................................45
MaintainingtheTransmission...........................47
TineMaintenance.................................................50
CheckingtheTines...........................................50
AdjustingtheTine-DriveChain.........................50
Cleaning..............................................................51
CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaust
SystemArea.................................................51
RemovingtheEngineShroudsandCleaning
theCoolingFins............................................51
CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine...............51
WasteDisposal.................................................51
Storage...................................................................52
Troubleshooting......................................................53
Schematics.............................................................55
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancecanresultininjury.
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,
orDanger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
WARNING
Removalormodicationoforiginal
equipment,partsand/oraccessoriesmay
alterthewarranty,controllability,andsafety
ofthemachine.Unauthorizedmodications
totheoriginalequipmentorfailuretouse
originalToropartscouldleadtoserious
injuryordeath.Unauthorizedchangestothe
machine,engine,fuelorventingsystem,may
violateapplicablesafetystandardssuchas:
ANSI,OSHAandNFPAand/orgovernment
regulationssuchasEPAandCARB.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,
tires,belts,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Important:Thismachinewasmanufactured
accordingtotheappropriateregulatorystandards
ineffectatthetimeofmanufacture.Modifying
thismachineinanywaymaycauseittobe
outofcompliancewiththosestandardsand
withtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual.
Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe
madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized
ToroDealer.
Thisproductiscapableofinjuringyourhandsand
feet.Followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamage
toproperty.
Anyuseofthismachineotherthanaeratingturfgrass
couldprovedangeroustotheuserandbystanders.
Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmade
byothermanufacturersthatdonotmeetANSI
certicationmaycausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.
Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanuallanguage,itistheowner's
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.
Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor
damagetoproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety
glasses,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.
•Tiebacklonghair.Donotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
theareabeforeuse.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,
donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom
holesandhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.
Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator’sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusing
thismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.
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Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheshields
orotherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,and
functioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–Stoponlevelground.
–Disengagetheparkingbrake(ifprovided).
–Shutofftheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
theparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheengine
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforany
reason.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthetinesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
thenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthetine
assembly.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensureaclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Fullyraisethe
tinesifyouarenotaerating.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
•Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoorsanddo
notsmokewhilerefuelingordraining.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas
onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,
oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable
container,ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapand
tightensecurely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservice
machine.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartsof
themachinetocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,
adjust,orservicethemachine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.
•Disengagethedrives,raisethetines,engagethe
parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal
last.Reconnectthepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthetines.Wrapthetine(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplacetines;donotstraightenorweld
them.
•Cleangrass,dirt,anddebrisfromthetines,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Parkthemachineonlevel,hardground.Never
allowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
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Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatraileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoa
traileroratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
AeratorSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou
mustknow.
GeneralOperation
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires,etc.)before
operatingunderanyobjects,anddonotcontact
them.
•Usecautionwhenyouareridingontheplatform
anddrivingthemachineovercurbs,rocks,roots,
orotherobstructions.
•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
SlopeOperation
Useextremecautionwhenaeratingand/orturning
onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould
occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation
onslopes.
•UseFigure3tohelpyoudeterminetheappropriate
slopeangleofareatoaerate
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromtheaeratingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.
Note:T allgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifa
wheelgoesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orif
anedgecavesin.
•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,across
steepslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheels
mayresultinslidingandalossofbrakingand
steering.
•Donotaerateslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhenaeratinguphill
becausethemachinemaytipbackward.
Note:Themachineismorestablegoinguphill
withthetinesraised.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
•Reducethetine-downpressuretopreventthe
drivetiresfromraisingoffthegroundandto
preventthefronttiresfromraisingofftheground
whileaeratinguphill.
•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.
•Useextracarewithattachments.
Note:Useofattachmentscanchangethestability
ofthemachine.
Service
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.
Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Neverdo
anythingtointerferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided
byasafetydevice.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
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Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal115-2047
115-2047
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal116-9391
116-9391
decal117-2718
117-2718
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.
decal121-6162
121-6162
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—lower
thetinestotheground;readtheOperator’sManualfor
disassemblyprocedure.
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decal121-6163
121-6163
1.Presstolowerthetines.2.Releasetoraisethetines.
decal126-2054
126-2054
1.Wheellugnuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore
performinganymaintenance;checkthetorqueevery100
hours.
decal121-6164
121-6164
1.Fast6.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving
backward
11.Warning—keepbystandersaway.
2.Slow7.Continuousvariablesetting12.Warning—donotoperatethemachine
unlessyouaretrained.
3.Neutral8.Choke—on13.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupdebris
beforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Reverse9.Choke—off14.Warning—stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsinplace.
5.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhenmoving
forward
10.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.15.Warning—shutofftheengine,engage
theparkingbreak,andremovethekey
beforeleavingthemachine.
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decal126-4528
126-4528
1.Rotatecounterclockwisetodecreasepressure5.Parkingbrake-release
2.Rotateclockwisetoincreasepressure6.Parkingbrake-engage
3.On-tinegroundengagementfootswitch7.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,tines–stay
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace
4.Off-tinegroundengagementfootswitch
decal121-6166
121-6166
1.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravellingfast;slow
downandturngradually.
3.Warning;tippinghazard—donotusesplitramps;usefull
widthrampstoloadamachinefortransport;usealoading
rampatamaximumof15degrees.
2.Tippinghazard—donotoperatethemachineonslopes
greaterthan15degrees;donotoperatethemachinenear
drop-offs.
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decal116-9392
116–9392
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance;readtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.
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Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Key2Startthemachine.
1
CheckingTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.
Note:Properinationfordrivetiresis83to97
kPa(12to14psi).
2.Adjustthetirepressureifnecessary.
2
ServicingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Themachineisshippedwithalled,lead-acid
battery.
DANGER
Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay
produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan
explodecausingseriousinjury.
•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway
frombattery.
•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbatteryin
anenclosedspace.
•Makesurethattheventingpathofbattery
isalwaysopenoncethebatteryislled
withacid.
•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichispoisonousandcancausesevere
burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor
ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.
•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldyoureyes
andrubberglovestoprotectyourskinand
clothingwhenhandlingelectrolyte.
•Donotswallowelectrolyte.
•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater
andcalladoctorimmediately.
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1.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
positionandremovethekey.
2.Measurethevoltageofthebatterywitha
voltmeter.
3.Usethetablebelowtolocatethechargestate
orthebattery,andifneeded,thebattery-charger
settingandchargingintervalrecommendedto
chargethebatteryto12.6Vorgreater.
Important:Makesurethatthenegative
batterycableisdisconnectedandthe
batterychargerusedforchargingthebattery
hasanoutputof16Vand7Aorlessto
avoiddamagingthebattery(seechartfor
recommendedchargersettings).
BatteryChargeTable
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger
Settings
Charging
Interval
12.6or
greater
100%16volts/
7amps
NoCharging
Required
12.4–12.675–100%16volts/
7amps
30Minutes
12.2–12.450–75%16volts/
7amps
1Hour
12.0–12.225–50%14.4volts/
4amps
2Hours
11.7–12.00–25%14.4volts/
4amps
3Hours
11.7orless0%14.4volts/
2amps
6Hoursor
More
CAUTION
IftheignitionisintheONpositionthere
ispotentialforsparksandengagement
ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcause
anexplosionormovingpartscould
accidentallyengagecausingpersonal
injury.
BesureignitionswitchisintheOFF
positionbeforechargingthebattery.
4.Ifthepositivecableisalsodisconnected,
connectthepositive(red)cabletothepositive
batteryterminalandslipterminalcoveroverthe
positiveterminal.
5.Removethescrew,washer,andgroundcable
fromtheengine.Connectthenegativebattery
cableasshowninFigure4.
g018126
Figure4
1.Screw4.Negativebatterycable
2.Washer5.Engine
3.Groundwire
Note:Iftimedoesnotpermitchargingthe
batteryorifchargingequipmentisnotavailable,
connectthenegativebatterycablesandrun
thevehiclecontinuouslyfor20to30minutesto
chargethebattery.
3
CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforetheengineisrst
started;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page
18).
Checkthetransmission-oillevelbeforetheengineis
rststarted;refertoCheckingtheTransmission-Oil
Level(page47).
Checktheauxiliaryhydraulic-uidlevelbeforethe
engineisrststarted;refertoCheckingtheAuxiliary
Hydraulic-FluidLevel(page45).
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4
RemovingtheCylinder
Stop
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Raisethetinesbeforeremovingthecylinder
stop.Runningtheenginechargesthehydraulic
systemandraisesthetines.
1.Addasmallamountoffueltothefueltank;refer
toAddingFuel(page19).
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalvebyaligningthelever
forthefuel-shutoffvalvewiththefuelline;refer
toFuel-ShutoffValve(page17).
3.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheneutral
positionandengagetheparkingbrake;referto
Traction-ControlLevers(page15).
4.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOWand
FASTpositions;refertoThrottleLever(page16).
5.Pushforwardthechokelevertosetthechoketo
theONposition;refertoChokeLever(page16).
6.TurnthekeyswitchtotheSTARTposition;refer
toIgnitionSwitch(page16).
Note:Releasetheswitchassoonastheengine
starts.
Important:Donotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethan10secondsat
atime.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa
60-secondcooldownperiodbetweenstarting
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor.
7.Graduallymovetheleverforthechokeleverto
theOFFpositionastheenginewarmsup.
Note:Allowtheenginetorunanadditional30
seconds
8.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositiontoshut
offtheengine.
9.Removethekeyandpullthewiresoffthespark
plugs.
Note:Pushthewiresasidesotheydonot
accidentallycontactthesparkplugs.
10.Removeandretainthehairpin,clevispin,and
cylinderstopasshowninFigure5.
g020266
Figure5
1.Hairpin3.Cylinderstop
2.Clevispin4.Cylinder
11.Connectthespark-plugwires.
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ProductOverview
g020220
Figure6
1.Platform4.Enginecontrols
2.Parking-brakeknob5.Fuelcap
3.Traction-controllevers
Controls
Traction-ControlLevers
Thetraction-controlleversarelocatedoneachsideof
thetopconsole,andcontroltheforwardandreverse
motionofthemachine.
Movetheleversforwardorbackwardtocontrolthe
drivewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Thewheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
Important:Thetinesrotatewhenthe
traction-controlleversaremovedoutofthe
Neutralposition.
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Figure7
1.Lefttraction-controllever5.Reverse
2.Righttraction-controllever6.Frontofthemachine
3.Frontreferencebar7.Neutral
4.Forward
Tine-PressureControl
Thetine-pressurecontrolislocatedontheleftsideof
thecontrolconsole(Figure8).
Usethetine-pressurecontroltoadjustthedownward
pressureonthetinesandcoredepth.Rotatethe
controlcounterclockwisetodecreasethepressure
andthelengthoftheaerationplug;rotateclockwise
toincreasepressureandincreasethelengthofthe
aerationplug.
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Figure8
1.Tinedownpressuregauge7.Choke
2.Tinedownpressure
control
8.Rightmotion-controllever
3.On/Off-tineground
engagementfootswitch
9.Hourmeter
4.Leftmotion-controllever10.Parkbrake
5.Frontreferencebar11.Ignitionswitch
6.Throttle12.Tinegroundengagement
footswitch
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure8)islocatedonthecontrol
console(redlever).
Toincreaseenginespeed,movethethrottlelever
forward.T odecreaseenginespeed,movethethrottle
leverbackward.
Note:Movethethrottleleverforwardintothedetent
forfullthrottle.
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure8)islocatedonthecontrol
console(blacklever).
Thechokeleverisusedtoaidinstartingacold
engine.T osetthechoketotheONposition,move
thechokeleverforward.Toreducethechoke,move
thechokeleverbackward.
Note:Pullthechokeleverbackintothedetenttoset
thechoketotheOFFposition.
Note:Donotrunawarmenginewiththechokein
theONposition.
Parking-BrakeHandle
Theparking-brakehandleislocatedonthecontrol
console,totherightoftheignitionswitch(Figure8).
Note:Thebrakehandlesetsaparkingbrakeineach
ofthetransmissions.
Tosetthebrake,pullthehandleoutandslideit
backward.Torelease,pushthehandleforwardinto
thedetent.
Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe
chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeingset.
Themachinemustbetieddownandbrakesetwhen
transporting.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterislocatedabovetheignitionswitch
(Figure8).
Thehourmeterdisplaysthetotalnumberofhours
thatyouhaverunthemachine.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchislocatedontherightsideofthe
controlconsole(Figure8).
Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,ON,andSTART
(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Off3.Start
2.On
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On/OffTineGroundEngagement
FootSwitch
Locatedabovethetinedownpressurecontrolonthe
controlconsole.
Toenablethetinesgroundengagement,pushdown
onthetopoftheswitch.T odisablethetinesground
engagement,pushdownontherearoftheswitch.
Tine-PressureGauge
Thetine-pressuregaugeislocatedinthemiddleof
thecontrolconsole(Figure8).
Thetine-pressuregaugetoindicatesthedownward
pressurethemachineexertsonthetineswhen
aerating.
Tines-ElevationSwitch
Keepyouhandsandfeetawayfromthetines.
Makesurethatthetinesareaisclearofany
obstructionsbeforeloweringit.
Thetine-elevationswitchislocatedontheoperator
platform(Figure8).
Tolowerthetinesintotheground,standonthe
tine-elevationswitch.Toraisethetines,removeyour
footfromtheswitch.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedbehindtheengine
andunderthefueltank(Figure10).
Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutoffthefuelwhen
themachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays,when
transportingthemachinetoandfromthejobsite,or
whenthemachineisparkedinsideabuilding.
Toopenforfuel-shutoffvalve,rotatethehandleofthe
fuel-shutoffvalveuntilitisalignedwiththefuelline.
Toclosethefuel-shutoffvalve,rotatethehandle90°
tothefuelline.
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Figure10
1.Offposition2.Onposition
DriveWheelReleaseValves
Thedrivewheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft
andrightsidesunderneaththefrontoftheunit.
Note:Duringnormaloperatingconditions,the
washerontheleverispositionedinsidetheslots.
Ifyouneedtopushthemachinebyhand,makesure
thatthevalvesareinthe“released”position(Figure
11).
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Figure11
1.Leverpositiontopushthe
machine
3.Leverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
2.Washeroutsideofslot4.Washerinsideslot
Toreleasethedrivewheels,movethelevertothe
largeropeningoftheslot,pullitoutuntilthewasher
isoutsidetheframe,thenmovetheleverbacktothe
narrowportionoftheslot.Repeatthisoneachside
ofthemachine.
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Disengagetheparkingbraketoallowyoutopushthe
machinebyhand.
Important:Donottowthemachine.
Toresetthedrivesystembacktotheoperating
position,movethelevertothelargeropeningofthe
slot,pushinwarduntilthewasherisinsidetheframe,
thenmovetheleverbacktothenarrowportionofthe
slot.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.
Specications
Height132cm(52inches)
Length162cm(64inches)
Width121cm(48inches)
AerationWidth76cm(30inches)
Coringrange5to13cm(2to5inches)
Weight460kg(1,015lb)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.
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Figure12
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil
levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick,
orovertheFullmark.
1.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure
13.
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Figure13
4.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaround
theoilllcap,removecapandaddthespecied
oiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.
Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.
AddingFuel
Fueltankcapacity:18.9L(5USGallons)
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•ETHANOL:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline
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.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifafuel-dispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltank
orconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillage
withsoapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefuel
tankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FuelingtheMachine
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
2.Removethecapfromthetank.
3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedfueltowithin6to
13mm(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.
Donotllintothellerneck.
Important:Donotllthetankmorethan
6mm(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetank
becausethefuelmusthaveroomtoexpand.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
fuel.
LubricatingtheChains
CheckingtheConditionofthe
Sprockets
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position,engagetheparkingbrake,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovekey.
2.Inspectsprocketsforwearandreplaceas
required(Figure14).
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