Toro SprayMaster 34246 User manual

FormNo.3453-430RevA
36inSprayer
SprayMaster
ModelNo.34246—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3453-430*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
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.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisstand-onspreadersprayerisintendedforuse
bytrainedoperatorsinresidentialandcommercial
applications.Themachineisprimarilydesignedfor
chemicaldistributionusedforturfcareorsnow/ice
removalatresidentialgrounds,parks,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Usingthisproductfor
purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.identies
thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe
product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberplatetoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafetyAlertSymbol............................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
Specications..................................................17
Systems............................................................17
Dimensions.......................................................18
TorqueRequirements.......................................18
BeforeOperation.................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
ChemicalSafety...............................................20
FuelSafety.......................................................20
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................21
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DuringOperation.................................................21
DuringOperationSafety...................................21
OperatingtheMachine.....................................24
AfterOperation....................................................41
AfterOperationSafety......................................41
Transporting.....................................................41
Maintenance...........................................................43
MaintenanceSafety..........................................43
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........43
NotationforAreasofConcern...........................44
Lubrication..........................................................44
LubricateGreaseFittings..................................44
EngineMaintenance...........................................45
EngineMaintenance.........................................45
ServiceAirCleaner...........................................45
CheckEngineOilLevel.....................................45
ChangeEngineOil...........................................46
CheckSparkPlugs...........................................46
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................46
CheckFuelFilterandTank...............................46
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................47
CheckBatteryCharge......................................47
RecommendedJumpStarting
Procedure.....................................................47
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................49
CheckTirePressures.......................................49
WheelMountScrewTorque
Specication.................................................49
BrakeMaintenance.............................................49
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................49
BeltMaintenance................................................50
CheckConditionofBelt....................................50
PumpDriveBeltTension...................................50
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50
MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..................50
MotionControlTrackingAdjustment.................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................52
CheckHydraulicOilandT ankLevel..................52
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..............................................................52
HydraulicSystemAirPurge..............................53
MaintainingtheChassis.......................................53
CheckforLooseHardware...............................53
MaintainingtheSprayerandSpreader
Systems........................................................54
CheckSprayerSystem.....................................54
CheckIn-lineFilter............................................54
CheckSpreaderSystem...................................54
Cleaning..............................................................55
CleaningandStoringSafety.............................55
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area..............................................................55
RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling
Fins...............................................................55
CleanDebrisFromMachine.............................55
WasteDisposal.................................................55
Storage...................................................................56
ExtendedorWinterStorage..............................56
Troubleshooting......................................................57
Schematics.............................................................60
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinconformance
withtheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
B71.4forCommercialTurfCareEquipment-Safety
Specications.
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!
YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
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Figure2
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
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructions
andwarningsintheOperator’sManualand
onthemachine,engine,andattachments.All
operatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthis
manual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmaybe
availableonourwebsite.
•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservicethe
equipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheage
oftheoperator.
•AlwaysuseappropriatePersonalProtective
Equipment(PPE)toguardagainstcontactwith
chemicals.
•DoNotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.
•DoNotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithoutallsafety
shields,guards,switches,andotherdevicesin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,
setparkingbrake,stopengine,removekey,or
disconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeservicing,
adjusting,fueling,unclogging,cleaning,orstoring.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfromyour
authorizedTorodealerordistributor.
•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafety
signsandinstructionlabels.Theyarecritical
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tothesafeoperationofyourTorocommercial
spreader-sprayer.
decal115-9625
115-9625
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
decal120-0625
120-0625
1.Pinchpoint,hand—keephandsaway.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal135-6430
135-6430
1.Pressandholdthefoot
pedaltolockthecaster
wheelsinthestraight
position.
2.Releasethefootpedalto
unlockthecasterwheels
toallowturning.
decal135-6725
135-6725
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
decal135-6728
135-6728
1.Pressandholdfootbutton
toturnonspray.
2.Releasefootbuttontoshut
offspray.
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decal142-8050
142-8050
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
5.Checktirepressureandcasterwheelpressure(4locations).
2.Timeinterval.6.Greaseidlerpivot;refertotheOperator'smanualforfurther
instructions.
3.Checkengineoillevel;onlyuseT oroblue-colored10W-50
engineoil.RefertotheOperator’smanualforfurther
instructions.
7.Greasecasterpivots;refertotheOperator’smanualfor
furtherinstructions(2locations).
4.Checkhydraulicoillevel;onlyuseTorogreen-colored15W-50
oilhydraulicuid.RefertotheOperator’smanualforfurther
instructions.
decal142-8079
142-8079
1.Pins1-2:Speedometer,1A
2.Pins3,4,9,10:GroundS/D
3.Pins5-6:Accessoryport
4.Pins7-8:Mainfuse,15A
5.Pins11-12:Accessorypump,20A
6.Pins13-14:Pump,20A
7.Pins15,16,21,22:Spreaderrelay
8.Pins17-18:Accessorypump,20A
9.Pins19-20:Pump,20A
decal142-8081
142-8081
1.Pins1,2,3,7,19,20,21:
Pumpsolidstaterelay
2.Pins4,5,6,10,22,23,24:
Accessorypumpsolid
staterelay
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decal142-8173
142-8173
1.Capo-ringrequired
decal142-9684
142-9684
1.Indicatorsettings3.Heavyonrightside
2.Spreadpatterncontrol
knob
4.Heavyonleftside
decal146-0725
146-0725
1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual
3.Pushthehopperrearward
anddowntolockinto
place.
2.Unlockandrotatethe
hopperforward.
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decal142-7247
142-7247
1.Off5.Leftsuction
2.On6.Rightsuction
3.Leftreturn7.ReadtheOperator’smanual
4.Rightreturn8.DoNothavebothreturnvalvesintheOffposition
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decal142-8355
142-8355
1.Spraypressuredecrease19.Slow
2.Spraypressureincrease20.Neutral
3.Leftnozzlespray-Off21.Reverse
4.Leftnozzlespray-On22.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual;DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
5.Centernozzlespray-Off23.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
6.Centernozzlespray-On24.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
7.Rightnozzlespray-Off25.Warning—operateacrossslopesnotupanddown.Loads
mayshiftonslopesorwhenturning.DoNotoperateonwet
slopes–useextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
8.Rightnozzlespray-On26.Warning—Disengagesprayercontrols,movedriveleverto
neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopengine
beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
9.Spraywandpressurecontrol-Off27.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—DoNot
carrypassengers,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
10.Spraywandpressurecontrol-On28.Causticliquid/chemicalburnandtoxicgasinhalation
hazard—wearhand,skin,eye,andrespiratoryprotection.
11.Spreadermotorspeed-Slow-Narrowmaterialdistribution29.Warning—Usefresh,cleanwater:
-forrst-aidwashing
-forrinsingthetank.
12.Spreadermotorspeed-Fast-Widematerialdistribution30.On
13.Choke-On31.Spraypumpswitch
14.Choke-Off32.Off
15.Throttle-Fast33.Engine-Off
16.Continuousvariablesetting34.Engine-On
17.Throttle-Slow35.Engine-Start
18.Fast
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decal146-0773
146-0773
1.Spreadpatterncontrol–Rotateclockwiseifheavyonleftside6.Ratedial–leastmaterialdistributed
2.Spreadpatterncontrol–Rotatecounterclockwiseifheavyon
rightside
7.Ratedial–maximummaterialdistributed
3.SpreadOn–Pullhandleup8.Deector–Pullknobuptoopen
4.SpreadOff–Pushhandledown9.Deector-Pushknobdowntoclose
5.Maximumopenposition(cleanout)
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decal146-0776
146-0776
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Motioncontrollevers5.Nozzles
2.Engine/Spreader–SprayerControls6.Spraywand
3.Hopper7.Spraytank
4.Spreadimpeller8.Fuelcap(Behindkneepad)
Controls
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe
topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturnsthewheel
onthesamesideforwardorreverserespectively.
Wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever
ismoved.
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Figure4
1.LHMotioncontrollever5.Forward
2.RHMotioncontrollever6.Neutral
3.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
7.Reverse
4.Frontofthemachine8.Rearreferencebar
Note:Ifthemotioncontrolleverdoesnotreturn
totheneutralpositionwhenreleased,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
ChokeControl
Locatedinthecenterofthecontrolconsole(black
lever)(seeFigure5).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokeinthe
“ON”position
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Figure5
1.Rearreferencebar5.Throttle
2.LHMotioncontrollever6.HourMeter
3.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
7.RHMotioncontrollever
4.Choke8.Ignitionswitch
ThrottleControl
Locatedinthecenterofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure5).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
IgnitionSwitch
Locatedontherightsideofthecontrolconsole.
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“ON”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.
HourMeter
Locatedtotherightofthethrottle.
Thehourmeterisconnectedtoachargecircuit
installedintheengineblockanditrecordsthenumber
ofhoursthattheenginehasrun.Ifignitionswitchis
leftonwithoutenginerunning,hourmeterwillnotrun.
ParkBrakeLever
Locatedonthemainframebelowthespraypump
valvingsystem(seeFigure6).
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeinthe
transaxle.
Pushtheleverdown,withyourfoot,toengagethe
brake.
Pulltheleveruptodisengagethebrake.
Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe
chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing
engaged.Themachinemustbetieddownandbrake
engagedwhentransporting.
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Figure6
1.Spraypumpfootbutton8.Rightnozzlespraylever
On/Off
2.Spraysystemswitch9.Spraywandspraylever
On/Off
3.Spraypressuregauge10.Hopperconsole
4.Spreadimpellerspeed
control
11.Spraywandtriggerand
lock
5.Spraypressurecontrol
knob
12.Casterwheellockfoot
pedal
6.Leftnozzlespraylever
On/Off
13.Parkbrakelever
7.Centernozzlespraylever
On/Off
14.Sprayvalvingsystem
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SpreadImpellerSpeedControl
Locatedontheleftsideofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure6).
Rotatetheknobcounterclockwisetostarttheimpeller
andtoincreasethespeedandpatternwidth.Rotate
theknobclockwisetodecreasespeed,patternwidth,
andtoturntheimpelleroff.
StallProtectionReset:
Theimpellerspeedcontrolhasastallprotectionto
preventover-amperage.Iftheimpellerstopsspinning,
resetitbyturningtheknobcounterclockwisetothe
“OFF”positionandwaitvesecondsbeforerestarting.
SpraySystemSwitch
Locatedtotherightoftheignitionswitch.
Pushonthetopoftheswitchtoturnonthespray
systempump.Pushthebottomoftheswitchtoturn
thesprayer“OFF”.Oncethepumpisturnedon,
thespraypressurecontrolknobisturnedclockwise
toincreasepressureand/orcounter-clockwiseto
releasepressure(andcreateagitationifthepumpis
on).Thepressurecanbereadonthespraypressure
gauge(decreasingpressurefromgaugewillincrease
agitationinthetank).
SprayPumpFootButton
Locatedontheleftsideoftheoperatorplatform.
Pressandholdthefootbuttontoturnthesprayer
systempumpto“ON”.Releasethefootbuttontoturn
thesprayersystempump“OFF”.
SprayPressureControlKnob
Locatedontheleftsideofthemachine.
Rotatetheknobclockwisetoincreasepressureand
counterclockwisetodecreasepressure.
Thepressurewillbedisplayedonthepressuregauge.
Oncethenozzlesareopened,therewillbeaslight
decreaseinpressure(adjustaccordingly).
SprayPressureGauge
Locatedabovethespraypressureswitchonthe
controlconsole.
Displaysthespraypressurewhenthemachineis
spraying.
DigitalDisplayGauge
Locatedontherightsideoftheboommanifold.
RefertothedigitaldisplayUser’sManualforthe
displayinformation.
LeftNozzleSprayLever
Locatedtotherightofthespraypressurecontrol.
Pulltheleverrearwardtoturniton.Pushthelever
forwardtoturnofftheleftnozzlespray.
CenterNozzleSprayLever
Locatedtotherightoftheleftnozzlespraylever.
Pulltheleverrearwardtoturniton.Pushthelever
forwardtoturnoffthecenternozzlespray.
RightNozzleSprayLever
Locatedtotherightofthecenternozzlespraylever.
Pulltheleverrearwardtoturniton.Pushthelever
forwardtoturnofftherightnozzlespray.
SprayWand
Locatedontherightsideofthetower.
Usethespraywandtospottreatsmallareas.
SprayWandTrigger
Locatedonthebottomofthespraywandhandle.
Squeezethetriggertothehandleofthespraywand
toallowspray;releasethetriggertostop.
SprayWandTriggerLock
Locatedonthebottomofthespraywandhandle.
Squeezethetriggertothehandleofthespraywand
toallowspray.Pushthelocktriggerforwardtokeepit
intheopenowposition.Pullthelockbacktorelease
thetrigger.
SprayWandSprayLever
Locatedtotherightoftherightnozzlespraylever
(blacklever).
Pulltheleverrearwardtoturnonthepressurizedhose
reel.Pushtheleverforwardtoturnoffthehosereel.
PullingtheleverrearwardtotheOnpositionallows
liquidtoowtothehosereelforsprayingoutofthe
handspraywand.Whenhosereelisnotinuse,be
suretopushtheleverforwardtotheOffpositionto
preventthewandtipfromdripping.
SprayPumpValving
Locatedbelowthekneepad.
Thevalvingoptionsallowproducttobepulledfrom
bothtankssimultaneouslyorindependently.
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Rotatethehandlescounterclockwisetoturnonthe
valves(openposition)andclockwisetoturnitoff
(closeposition).
Important:DoNothavebothreturnvalvesinthe
Offpositionwhenthepumpisrunning.
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Figure7
1.Leftreturn3.Leftsuction
2.Rightreturn4.Rightsuction
SpreadGateOpen/Close
Locatedontherightsideofthehopperconsoleandis
thetopknob(seeFigure8).
Pullthehandleuptoopenthespreadergate.Push
thehandledowntoclosethespreadergate.
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Figure8
HopperConsole
1.Spreadpatterncontrol
knob
4.RateDial
2.Digitaldisplaygauge5.Spreadsidedeector
control
3.SpreadGateOpen/Close
SpreadPatternControlKnob
Locatedontheleftsideofthehopperconsoleandis
theutedknob.
Thiscontrolisusedifthespreadpatternisskewedor
dispensingtoolight/heavytooneside.
Rotatetheknobcounterclockwiseifthepatternis
heavytotheright.
Rotatetheknobclockwiseifheavytotheleft.
SpreadSideDeectorControl
Locatedontherightsideofthehopperconsoleand
isthebottomknob.
Usethesidedeectorcontroltotemporarilystopor
deectgranulesawayfromsidewalks,parkinglots,
patios,oranywheregranulesarenotdesiredtobe
dischargedfromtheleftsideofthespreader.
Pushtheknobdowntolowerthesidedeectorand
temporarilydeectthegranules.
Pulltheknobuptoraisethesidedeector.
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Figure9
1.Fence3.Sidedeectorlowered
2.Flowers
RateDial
Locatedonthehopperconsoletotherightofthe
digitaldisplaygauge(referenceFigure8).
Theratedialisusedtosettheamountofmaterialto
bedispensedfromthehoppergate.
WiththeSpreadOpen/Closehandleintheclosed
position,turnthedialtotheappropriatesetting.When
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theSpreadOpen/Closeispulledtotheopenposition,
thegatewillopentothesetposition.
Note:Theslot,aftersetting9onthedial,allowsthe
hoppergatetobeopenedtothemaximumposition.
Thissettingcanbeusedfordrysand,icemelt,or
othermaterialsthataredifculttospread;itmay
alsobeusedforhoppercleanout(seeCleaningthe
Spreadersection).
CasterWheelLockFootPedal
Locatedontherightsideoftheoperatorplatform(see
Figure10).
Pressandholdthecasterwheellockfootpedaltolock
thecasterwheelsinthestraightposition.Release
thefootpedaltounlockthecasterwheelsandallow
themachinetofreelyturn.
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Figure10
1.Casterpinlockingmechanism
DriveWheelReleaseValves
WARNING
Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating
drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,
whichcouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Stopengine,removekey,allowallthemoving
partstostopbeforeaccessingthedrivewheel
releasevalves.
WARNING
Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscan
becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor
hydraulicdriveunitscancausesevereburns.
Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitsto
coolcompletelybeforeaccessingthedrive
wheelreleasevalves.
Locatedontheleftandrightsidesofthemainframe
abovetheoperatorplatform.
Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thedrivewheel
releasevalvesarepositionedinfrontoftheslots.
Ifthemachinehastobepushedbyhand,thevalves
mustbeintheBypass(released)position.Ifthe
machinehastobepushedbyhand,thevalvesmust
beinthe“released”position
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Figure11
1.Releaseleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
4.Pullreleaseleverrearward
2.Bypassreleaseknob5.Rotatebypassrelease
knobclockwisetotighten
3.Rotatebypassrelease
knobcounterclockwiseto
loosen
6.Releaseleverposition
forpushingthemachine
(releasedposition)
Toreleasethedrivesystem(seeFigure11),loosen
thebypassreleaseknobbyturningcounterclockwise.
Thenpullthereleaseleverontheundersideof
machinetowardsthebackofthemachineand
retightentheknobtoholdthereleaseleverbackin
thereleasedstate.Repeatthisoneachsideofthe
machine.
Releasetheparkingbrake.Themachineisnowable
tobepushedbyhand.
Toresetthedrivesystem,loosenthebypassrelease
knobbyturningitcounterclockwise.Thenpushthe
releaseleverontheundersideofmachinetowards
thefrontofthemachineandretightentheknobtohold
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thereleaseleverintheoperatingstate.Repeatthis
oneachsideofthemachine.
DoNottowmachine.
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Toro4–CyclePremiumEngine
Oil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3300±100RPM(NoLoad)
FuelSystem
•Capacity:18.9L(5USgallons)
•FuelRecommendations:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,
unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87
orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor
15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor
fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.
–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
•FuelFilter:Infueltank
ElectricalSystem(ElectricStart)
•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:50A
•BatteryType:SealedAGM310CCA
•BatteryVoltage:12V
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:
–20Asprayerpumpfuse(two)
–20Aaccessorypumpfuse(two)
–15Amainfuse
–1Aspeedometerfuse
–60Apositivecablefuse
OperatorControls
SteeringandMotionControl:
•Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
•Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingthepositionofthe
leversrelativetoeachother.
Transmission
•HydroGearZT3400transaxle
•HydraulicOilType:T oroPremiumHydroOil
•HydraulicOilCapacity:4.7L(5USqt)
•Hydrauliclterisreplaceable,cantype
•Speeds:
–0–11.3km/h(0–7mph)forward.
–0–6.4km/h(0–4mph)reverse.
•Drivewheelreleasevalveallowsmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
WheelDriveSystem
DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoHydroGear
transaxlewith29mm(1.125inches)taperedshaft.
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Tires&Wheels
Drive
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
Quantity2
TreadSuperTurf
Size22inchesx8.50–12(56cmx
22–30)
PlyRating4
Pressure12-14psi
(83-97kPa)
FrontCaster
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
Quantity2
TreadRib
Size15inchesx6.00–6(38cmx
15–15)
PlyRating4
Pressure16-20psi
(110-138kPa)
SprayNozzles
HyproAirInjectedTips-Ceramic
TipColorSpeedPressureUSgallons(L)/1,000
ft²(92m²)
Yellow5mph(8
km/h)
40psi
(276kPa)
0.27USgallon(1.02
L)
Lavender5mph(8
km/h)
40psi
(276kPa)
0.34USgallon(1.29
L)
Red5mph(8
km/h)
40psi
(276kPa)
0.54USgallon(2.04
L)
Brown5mph(8
km/h)
50psi
(345kPa)
0.76USgallon(2.88
L)
Grey4mph(6
km/h)
40psi
(276kPa)
1USgallon(3.79L)
SprayWandNozzle
Adjustableowrateandspraypattern.
SpreaderSystem
•MaximumHopperCapacity:68kg(150lb)
•SpreaderMotor:Electricmotor
•SpreaderWidth:Adjustablefrom0.9m(3ft)upto
7.6m(25ft).
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
91cm(36inches)
OverallLength:
179cm(70.5inches)
OverallHeight:
122cm(48inches)
CurbWeight:
DryWeight317kg(698lb)
OnlyHopperFull385kg(848lb)
OnlySprayerT anksFull406kg(896lb)
SprayandHopperFullwith
TwoBagsGranular
521kg(1148lb)
MaximumMachineWeight:
Operator+loadedmachine:657kg(1448lb)
Note:Overloadingthemachinewillshortenthelifeof
thetransmissionandvoidthewarranty.
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
TransaxletoRearFrame23N·m(200in-lb)
FrontFrametoRearFrame58N·m(43ft-lb)
CrankshaftBolt75N·m(55ft-lb)
EngineMountingBolts15N·m(132in-lb)
WheelLugNuts129N·m(95ft-lb)
TowerAssemblytoMain
Frame
27N·m(236in-lb)
HopperFrametoMainFrame58N·m(43ft-lb)
SprayNozzleMountingNuts2N·m(20in-lb)
TransaxleCenterSpacer27N·m(236in-lb)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyZTurfEquipment.
•Inspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecanbe
contaminatedbychemicals,thrown,orinterfere
withtheoperationofthemachineandmaycause
personalinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.
•Thismachinewasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.
DoNotcarrypassengers.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,longpants,substantial
slip-resistantfootwear,andhearingprotection.Tie
backlonghairandavoidlooseclothingandloose
jewelrywhichmaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.Wear
hearingprotectionwhenoperatingthismachine.
•Checkthatthefollowingitemsareinplaceandin
properworkingcondition:theoperatorpresence
controls,safetyswitches,guards,andshields.Do
Notoperatethemachineunlesstheyareinproper
workingcondition.Replacewornordeteriorated
partswithgenuineZTurfEquipmentpartswhen
necessary.
DANGER
Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety
mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper
operatingconditionpriortouse.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.Whenthe
keyisturnedtothe“OFF”position,the
engineshouldshutoff.Ifnot,stopusing
themachineimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.Shut
offthemachineandattachment(s)ifanyoneenters
thearea.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithoutthesafety
devicesinplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
Componentsaresubjecttowear,damageand
deterioration,whichcouldexposemovingparts
orallowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheck
forwornordeterioratingcomponentsandreplace
themwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts
whennecessary.
•DoNotll,calibrate,orcleanthemachinewhen
people,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.
•Checkallsprayercomponentsforwearandleaks
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.DoNot
useifleakingordamaged.
•Makesuretheoperatorplatformiscleanandfree
fromchemicalresidueanddebrisbuildup.
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ChemicalSafety
WARNING
Chemicalsubstancesusedinthe
spreader-sprayersystemmaybehazardous
andtoxictoyou,bystanders,animals,plants,
soilsorotherproperty.
•Carefullyreadandfollowthechemical
warninglabelsandMaterialSafetyData
Sheets(MSDS)forallchemicalsusedand
protectyourselfaccordingtothechemical
manufacturer'srecommendations.Ensure
thataslittleskinaspossibleisexposed
whileusingchemicals.Useappropriate
PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)
toguardagainstpersonalcontactwith
chemicals,suchas:
–safetyglasses,goggles,and/orface
shield
–chemicalresistantgloves
–rubberbootsorothersubstantial
footwear
–hearingprotection
–respiratororltermask
–cleanchangeofclothes,soap,and
disposabletowels,tobekepton-hand,in
theeventofachemicalspill.
•Keepinmindthattheremaybemorethan
onechemicalused,andinformationon
eachchemicalshouldbeassessed.
•Refusetooperateorworkonthe
spreader-sprayerifthisinformationisnot
available!
•Beforeworkingonaspreader-sprayer
system,makesurethatthesystem
hasbeentriplerinsedandneutralized
accordingtotherecommendationsofthe
chemicalmanufacturer(s)andallofthe
valveshavebeencycledthreetimes.
•Verifythereisanadequatesupplyofclean
waterandsoapnearby,andimmediately
washoffanychemicalsthatcontactyou.
•Obtainpropertrainingbeforeusingorhandling
chemicals.
•Usethecorrectchemicalforthejob.
•Followthechemicalmanufacturer'sinstructions
forthesafeapplicationofthechemicalandDo
Notexceedrecommendedsystemapplication
pressure.
•Handlechemicalsinawellventilatedarea.
•Havecleanwateravailableespeciallywhenlling
thespraytank.
•DoNoteat,drink,orsmokewhileworkingwith
chemicals.
•DoNotcleanspraynozzlesbyblowingthrough
themorplacinginmouth.
•Alwayswashyourhandsandotherexposedareas
assoonaspossibleafternishingthework.
•Keepchemicalsintheiroriginalpackagesandina
safelocation.
•Properlydisposeofunusedchemicalsand
chemicalcontainersasinstructedbythechemical
manufacturerandyourlocalcodes.
•Chemicalsandfumesaredangerous;neverenter
thetank,hopper,orplaceyourheadoverorinthe
opening.
•Followalllocal/state/federalrequirementsforthe
spreading/sprayingofchemicals.
FuelSafety
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandvapors
areexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
•DoNotrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel
whenengineisrunningorwhentheengine
ishot.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
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