Toro 9200 User manual

FormNo.3363-873RevA
ProCore®648Aerator
ModelNo.09200—SerialNo.290000801andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thisaerator,whichiscontrolledbyawalkingoperator,
isintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
aeratinglargeareasonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,
golfcourses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
SoundPowerLevel...............................................5
SoundPressureLevel...........................................5
VibrationLevel....................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................6
Setup..........................................................................10
1InstallingtheRearWheels................................10
2InstallingtheHandle........................................11
3ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................11
4SecuringtheRearHood(CEOnly)...................13
5SecuringtheBeltCover(CEOnly)...................14
6InstallingtheTineholders,TurfGuards,and
Tines..............................................................15
ProductOverview......................................................16
Controls.............................................................16
Specications.....................................................18
Attachments/Accessories...................................18
Operation...................................................................19
AddingFuel.......................................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................20
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid..............................21
CleaningtheEngineScreen................................22
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................22
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................23
InstallingtheServiceLatches..............................23
InstallingTineHolders,TurfGuards,and
Tines..............................................................23
ReplacingTines..................................................24
SettingtheCoringDepth....................................25
SettingUpManualGroundFollowing.................25
Pushing/PullingtheAeratorbyHand.................26
ResettingtheSystemControlCircuit...................26
MovingtheMachinewhentheCoringHeadis
StrandedintheLoweredPosition....................26
TransportingtheAerator....................................26
UsingtheLineMarker........................................28
AdjustingtheWeightTransfer.............................28
AddingAdditionalWeight..................................28
AeratorControlModule(ACM)..........................29
OperatingTips...................................................30
Maintenance...............................................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................32
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................33
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................33
JackingInstructions............................................34
Lubrication.............................................................35
CheckingtheCoringHeadBearings....................35
EngineMaintenance...............................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................35
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................36
ServicingtheSparkPlugs....................................37
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................38
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................38
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................39
ServicingtheBattery...........................................39
Fuses..................................................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................41
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............41
BeltMaintenance....................................................42
AdjustingthePumpBelt.....................................42
InspectingtheBelts............................................42
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................43
ResettingtheGroundFollowingSystem..............43
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................43
CheckingtheHydraulicLines.............................43
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidandFilters.............43
HydraulicSystemTestPorts...............................44
AeratorMaintenance..............................................45
CheckingtheFastenerTorque.............................45
AdjustingtheSideShields...................................45
ReplacingtheTurfGuards..................................45
AdjustingHoleSpacing......................................45
CoringHeadTiming...........................................46
Storage.......................................................................47
Troubleshooting.........................................................48
Schematics.................................................................50
ConditionsandProductsCovered.......................52
InstructionsforObtainingWarranty
Service...........................................................52
OwnerResponsibilities.......................................52
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered.....................52
Parts...................................................................52
MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense.....................52
GeneralConditions............................................52
Noteregardingenginewarranty:.........................52
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesor
Canada...........................................................52
3

Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperator
orownercanresultininjury.Toreducethe
potentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution , W ar ning ,or
Danger —personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheANSI
B71.4—2004standard.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,loose
clothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwire
whichcanbecontactedbytheaerator.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordraintheaeratorindoors.
•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Starttheengineonly
fromtheoperator’sposition.
•Neveroperatewithouttheshields,covers,orother
guardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
functioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,raisethecoringhead,
disengagedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,andshut
offtheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition
foranyreason.
•Stoptheequipmentandinspectthetinesafter
strikinganobjectorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthetinearea.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
•Bealert,slowdown,andusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhencrossingroads
andsidewalks.
•Donotoperatetheaeratorundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
aeratorintoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Alwaysbeawareofobstaclesthatmaybeinthe
areaofoperation.Planyouraerationpathtoavoid
contactwithanyobstaclebyyouorthemachine.
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SlopeOperation
•Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,
orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
•Donotoperateonslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding
andlossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,
etc.fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturntheaerator.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.
Iftireslosetraction,disengagethetinesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followtherecommendationsforwheelweightsor
counterweightstoimprovestability.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaning,orrepairing.Disengagethetines,raisethe
coringhead,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
andremovethekey.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthetines,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingon
trailers.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrain
indoors.
•Parktheaeratoronlevel,hardground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoserviceit.
•Usejackstandsorsafetylatchestosupport
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethesparkplug
wiresbeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectthepositiverstandthenegativelast.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.The
warrantymaybevoidedifthemachineisusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof84dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=6.15m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=6.57m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.4m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN1032.
5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator’sManual.
93-9084
1.Liftpoint2.Tie-downpoint
93-9363
1.Parkingbrake3.Unlocked
2.Locked
117–2718
106-8835
1.On/off7.Headlow
2.Output8.Headhigh
3.Solenoidvalvelower9.Transport(1)
4.Solenoidvalveraise10.Aerate(4)
5.Solenoidvalvequick11.Groundfollowing
6.Input12.OKtolower
106-8853
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Coringdepth
6

106-8856
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
107-7547
1.Entanglementhazard,
belt—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Warning—Donottouch
thehotsurfaces
107-7555
110-4664
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Boltsize
2.Wrenchsize4.Torque
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
7

106-8854
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.4.Engine—start7.Tostarttheengine,turntheignition
keyandunlocktheparkingbrake;read
theOperator’sManual.
2.Engine—stop5.ReadtheOperator’sManual;movethe
switchuptoturngroundfollowingon;
movetheswitchdownandinstallthe
spacerstoturngroundfollowingoff.
8.Tostoptheengine,presstheswitchto
disengagethePTO,locktheparking
brake,andturntheignitionkeytothe
Stoppositionandremoveit;readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Engine—run6.ReadtheOperator’sManual;pressthe
switchtotestthesafetysystem.
9.Transportorholespacingselection
107-7534
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.3.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayaway
frommovingparts.
5.Crushinghazardofhandand
body—engagetheservicelatch
whenthecoringheadisraised;read
theinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Warning—removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
4.Crushinghazardofhandorfoot—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.
6.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance—torque
thetineboltsto41N-m(30ft-lb).
8

115-4716
1.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Warning—stoptheengineandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
2.Crushinghazard—Walkinaforwarddirectionwhileoperating
themachine,donotwalkandfacebackwardswhenoperating
themachine,alwayslookdownandbehindyouwhenwalking
backwardswhileoperatingthemachine.
8.Entanglementhazard,belt;crushinghazardofhandor
foot—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace;keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.
3.Movetheleveruptodriveinreverse.9.Warning—stoptheenginebeforefueling.
4.Movetheleverdowntodriveforward.10.Entanglementhazard,shaft—donotcarrypassengers.
5.DisengagethePTOandraisethehead.11.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,drive
slowlywhenturning,anddonotdrivethemachineonaslope
greaterthan15degrees.
6.EngagethePTOandlowerthehead.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1WheelassemblyInstalltherearwheels.
Locknut(1/2inch)3
Cableguide1
2Bolt(5/16x1/2inch)2
Installthehandle.
Bolt(1/4x1inch)2
3Flangenut(5/16inch)2Activateandchargethebattery.
Hoodplate1
Poprivet3
Nut(#10)1
Bolt(#10x2inch)1
4
Locknut(#10)1
Securingtherearhood(CEonly).
Lanyard1
Poprivet1
Bolt(1/4x1inch)1
5Locknut(1/4inch)1
Securethebeltcover(CEonly).
6Nopartsrequired–Installthetineholders,turfguards,and
tines.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Ignitionkey2Startthemachine
Turfguardclamp4
Flangenut12Installtheturfguards.
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Operatortrainingmaterial1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Viewandorderparts.
Declarationofconformity1CEcertication
Pre-deliverychecklist1Ensurethatallsetupprocedureshavebeencompleted
beforedelivery.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Toraisethecoringheadafteruncratingthe
machine,starttheengineandpresstheResetbutton.
RefertotheOperationsectionofthismanualformore
information.
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1
InstallingtheRearWheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Wheelassembly
Procedure
1.Removethe8lugnutssecuringtherearofthe
aeratortothepackaging.
2.Mountawheelassemblyontoeachrearwheelhub
(Figure3).
G010018
1
2
Figure3
1.Wheelassembly2.Lugnut
3.Installthelugnuts(Figure3)andtightenthemto45
to55ft-lb(61to75N-m).
4.Deateallfourtiresto12psi(83kPa).
2
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3Locknut(1/2inch)
1Cableguide
2Bolt(5/16x1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Carefullyrotatethehandletothefrontofthe
machine.Usecautionnottodamagethecables.
2.Insertthehandlemountingstudsintotheholesin
thefork(Figure4).
G00XXXX
1
23
4
Figure4
1.Handle3.Locknut
2.Fork4.Cableguide
3.Securehandlestudstoforkwith3locknuts(1/2
inch)(Figure4)
4.Insertthecableguidearoundthecables.
5.Mountthecableguidetothetopoftheforkwith2
bolts(5/16x1/2inch)(Figure4).
3
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/4x1inch)
2Flangenut(5/16inch)
Procedure
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
1.Unlatchandopenthebatterycompartmentcover.
2.Removethebatteryfromthebatterycompartment
(Figure5).
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1
Figure5
1.Batterycompartment
3.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps.
4.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid.
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
thebatteryinitially.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich
isadeadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety
glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves
toprotectyourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.
5.Allowapproximately20to30minutestoallowall
trappedgastoescapefromtheplates.Rellas
necessarytobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4
inch(6mm)ofthebottomofthellwell.
6.Connecta3to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4amps
untilthespecicgravityis1.250orhigherandthe
temperatureisatleast60degreesF(16degreesC)
withallcellsgassingfreely.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfromit.
7.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
8.Insertthebatteryintothetrayinthebattery
compartment(Figure6)Positionthebatterysothe
terminalsaretotheoutside.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.
9.Securethebatterytothecompartmentbasewitha
batteryrod,2holddownrods,2atwashers,and2
wingnuts(Figure6).
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G010021
1
2
3
5
4
Figure6
1.Batterytray4.Positiveterminal(+)
2.Batteryholddown5.Negativeterminal(–)
3.Holddownrod
10.First,securethepositivecable(red)tothepositive
(+)batteryterminalwithacarriageboltandnut
(Figure6),thenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatterywithacarriage
boltandnut(Figure6).Slidetherubberbootover
thepositiveterminaltopreventapossibleshort
fromoccurring.
Important:Makesurethereisclearance
betweenthebatterycablesandthespeed
selectorlever.Verifythatthespeedselectorlever
doesnotcomewithin1inch(2.5cm)ofeither
batterycablewhenitismovedthroughitsentire
rangeofmotion.Donotwiretieortapethe
negativeandpositivebatterycablestogether.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Always
disconnect thenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Always connect thepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
11.Closeandlatchthebatterycompartmentcover.
4
SecuringtheRearHood(CE
Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodplate
3Poprivet
1Nut(#10)
1Bolt(#10x2inch)
1Locknut(#10)
Procedure
Ifyouaresettingupthismachineforuseinthe
EuropeanUnion(CE),securetherearhoodasfollows
tocomplywithCEregulations.
1.Securethehoodplatetotherearhoodwith3pop
rivets(Figure7andFigure8).
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1
Figure7
1.Rearhood
1
2
3
Figure8
1.Hoodplate3.Boltandnuts
2.Poprivet
2.Threadanut(#10)ontoabolt(#10x2inch).
3.Inserttheboltthroughthehoodplate(Figure8).
4.Securethebolttothehoodplatewithalocknut
(#10)(Figure8).
5
SecuringtheBeltCover(CE
Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lanyard
1Poprivet
1Bolt(1/4x1inch)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
Ifyouaresettingupthismachineforuseinthe
EuropeanUnion(CE),securethebeltcoverasfollows
tocomplywithCEregulations.
1.Locatetheholeinthebeltcovernexttothelatch
lever(Figure9andFigure10).
1
2
Figure9
1.Beltcover2.Latchlever
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2.Usingtheholeinthebeltcover,installthelanyard
assemblywithapoprivet(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Beltcoverhole3.Poprivet
2.Lanyard
3.Threadtheboltintothebeltcoverlatchlever
(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Latchlever
6
InstallingtheTineholders,
TurfGuards,andTines
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Awideselectionoftineholders,turfguards,andtines
areavailablefortheaerator.Installthesetupappropriate
foryourapplicationasdescribedinInstallingtheTine
holders,TurfGuards,andTinesinOperation.
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ProductOverview
Figure12
1.Operatingdirection3.Leftside
2.Rightside
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatetheaerator.
Figure13
1.Tractionlever3.Raise,lower/engage
switch
2.Parkingbrake4.Oilpressurewarninglight
TractionLever
Tomoveforward,movethetractionleverforward.
Tomoverearward,movethetractionleverrearward
(Figure13).
Thefartheryoumovethetractionlever,thefasterthe
aeratorwillmove.
Tostop,releasethetractionlever.
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,movethelevertowardthe
engine.Todisengagetheparkingbrake,movethelever
forward(Figure13).
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustoptheaerator
orleaveitunattended.
Jogthetractionleverforwardandreversetoreleasethe
parkingbrake.
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure13)glowswhen
theoilpressureintheenginedropsbelowasafelevel.
Iflowoilpressureeveroccurs,stoptheengineand
determinethecause.Repairthedamagebeforestarting
theengineagain.
Raise,Lower/EngageSwitch
Raise—Pressthetopoftheswitch(Figure13)toraise
thecoringheadanddisengagethecoringhead.The
enginemustberunningtogenerateliftpressure.If
thecoringheadisbelowthetransportheight,referto
SystemControlCircuitReset.
Lower/Engage—Pressthebottomoftheswitch
(Figure13)tolowerandengagethecoringhead.The
tractionlevermustbeintheforwardpositiontoactivate
theswitch.
CAUTION
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecoringhead.
Makesurethecoringheadareaisclearofany
obstructionsbeforeloweringit.
Tolowerthecoringheadwithoutengagingit,turnthe
ignitionkeytotheRunposition(withouttheengine
running),movethetractionlevertotheforward
position,andpressthebottomoftheswitch.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure14),whichisusedtostart
andstoptheengine,hasthreepositions:Off,Run,and
Start.RotatekeyclockwisetotheStartpositionto
engagestartermotor.Whenenginestarts,releasekey
anditwillmoveautomaticallytotheOnposition.To
shuttheengineoff,rotatethekeycounterclockwiseto
theOffposition.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure14
1.Ignition5.Hourmeter/tachometer
2.Aeratorspacinglever6.Manualgroundfollow
3.Throttle7.Systemreset
4.Choke
AeratorSpacingLever
Moveaeratorspacinglever(Figure14)todesiredhole
spacingortoTfortransport.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottle(Figure14)isusedtooperateengineat
variousspeeds.Movingthrottleforwardincreases
enginespeed(Fastposition);backwarddecreasesengine
speed(Slowposition).Thethrottleregulatesthespeed
ofthecoringheadandcontrolsthegroundspeedof
themachine.
HourMeter/Tachometer
Whentheengineisoff,thehourmeter/tachometer
(Figure14)displaysthenumberofhoursofoperation
thathavebeenloggedonthemachine.Whenthe
engineisrunning,itdisplaysthespeedoftheenginein
revolutionsperminute(RPM).
Aftertherst50hoursofoperationandthenafterevery
100hours(e.g.150,250,350,etc.)thescreendisplays
“CHGOIL”toremindyoutochangetheengineoil.
Afterevery100hours(e.g.100,200,300,etc.),the
screendisplays“SVC”toremindyoutoperformthe
othermaintenanceproceduresbasedona100,200,or
500hourschedule.Thesereminderscomeonstarting
threehourspriortotheserviceintervaltimeandashat
regularintervalsforsixhours.
Choke
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchokeby
movingchokecontrol(Figure14)fullyforward.After
theenginestarts,regulatethechoketokeeptheengine
runningsmoothly.Assoonaspossible,openthechoke
bypullingitbackward.
ManualGroundFollowSelectorSwitch
Rotatetheswitchtothedownpositiontoturnoffthe
TrueCorefeature(Figure14)Removethebolttoaccess
themanualgroundswitch.
SystemReset
Pressthesystemresetswitch(Figure14)toraisethe
coringheadifthesystembecomesdisabled(e.g.,engine
outoffuel,etc.)
AerationDepthLever
Movethelevertothedesireddepthofaeration
(Figure15)
1
2
Figure15
1.Aerationdepthlever
2.Depthdecal
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width50.12inches(127.3cm)
Wheelbase44.5inches(113cm)
Trackwidth38.3inches(97.3cm)
Coringwidth48inches(122cm)
Length104.5inches((265.4cm)
Height,raised44inches(112cm)
Height,Lowered44inches(112cm)
Height,handle41inches(104cm)
Groundclearance4.75inches(12.1cm)
Forwardspeed0–5mph(0–8kph)
Reversespeed0–8mph(0–13kph)
Netweight1590lb(721kg)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceand
expanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistof
allapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Refertothefollowingtableforthetinehead,tineholder,andtinecongurations:
TineHeadTineHeadSpacingShankSizeTineHeadModelTurfHolders
Required(qty)TinesRequired
2x5MiniTineHead1.6inch(41mm)3/8inch09736110–4365(2)
110–4366(1)60
1x6MiniTineHead1.25inch(32mm)3/8inch09737110-4369(2)
110-4370(1)36
3TineHead2.6inch(66mm)7/8inch09797110–4357(1)
110–4358(1)18
3TineHead2.6inch(66mm)3/4inch09794110–4357(1)
110–4358(1)18
4TineHead2inch(51mm)3/4inch09796110–4361(1)
110–4362(1)24
5NeedleTineHead1.6inch(41mm)—09793110–4365(2)
110–4366(1)30
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Lowerthecoringheadtotheground,setthe
parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe
ignitionswitchbeforeservicingormaking
adjustmentstothemachine.
AddingFuel
Useunleadedgasoline(87pumpoctaneminimum).
Leaded,regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedisnot
available.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
Important:Donotusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long–termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthetractionunitto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
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Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Thefueltankcapacityisapproximately7gal(26.5l)
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit
(Figure16).
1
Figure16
1.Fueltankcap
3.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis1/4to1/2inch(6mmto13mm)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
4.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.
5.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily(Checkthe
oilwhentheengineiscold.)
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandafter
theengineisrststarted.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately3.5qt.(3.3l)with
thelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilasdescribedinServicing
theEngineOil.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhen
theengineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedforthe
day.Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrain
backdowntothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore
checking.Iftheoillevelisatorbelowthe“add”mark
onthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoilleveltothe“full”
mark.DONOTOVERFILL.Iftheoillevelisbetween
the“full”and“add”marks,nooiladditionisrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick(Figure17)sodirt
cannotfallintothellerholeanddamagethe
engine.
Figure17
1.Dipstick3.Metalendofthedipstick
2.Fillertube
3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinstalluntil
itisfullyseated(Figure17).
4.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevelonthe
dipstick.
TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmarkonthe
metalendofthedipstick(Figure17).
5.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethe
llertubecap(Figure17)andaddoiluntilthelevel
reachestheFullmarkonthedipstick.Donot
overll.
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