Toro 8703 User manual

FormNo.3372-260RevC
SandPro®3040and5040Traction
Units
ModelNo.08703—SerialNo.312000001andUp
ModelNo.08705—SerialNo.312000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-onpieceofutilityequipmentintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforconditioningsand
trapsonwell-maintainedgolfcoursesandcommercial
grounds.
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maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
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ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................10
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................11
2RemovingtheBattery...........................................11
3ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................11
4InstallingtheBattery............................................12
5InstallingFrontWeights........................................14
ProductOverview.........................................................15
Controls...............................................................15
Specications........................................................17
Attachments/Accessories........................................17
Operation....................................................................18
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................18
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................18
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................19
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................21
TorquetheWheelLugNuts.....................................21
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21
CheckingtheInterlockSystem.................................21
TowingtheMachine...............................................22
Break-inPeriod......................................................22
OperatingCharacteristics........................................22
Maintenance.................................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................24
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................25
JackingtheMachine................................................25
Lubrication...............................................................25
GreasingtheMachine.............................................26
EngineMaintenance..................................................26
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................26
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................26
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................28
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................28
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................28
JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................28
ReplacingFuses.....................................................28
CaringfortheBattery..............................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................29
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................29
AdjustingtheTractionInterlockSwitch.....................30
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................30
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................31
AdjustingtheLiftLever...........................................31
AdjustingtheEngineControls.................................31
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................33
ChangingtheHydraulicSystemOiland
Filter.................................................................33
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................33
ChargingtheHydraulicSystem.................................34
Cleaning...................................................................35
InspectingandCleaningtheMachine........................35
Storage........................................................................35
TractionUnit.........................................................35
Engine..................................................................35
Schematics...................................................................36
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Safety
TheSandProtractionunitcomplieswithANSI
B71.4-2004Standardsatthetimeofproduction.
However,whenattachmentsareinstalledonthe
machineadditionalweightisrequiredtocomplytothe
standards.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattention
tothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,
Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failure
tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterial
tothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemachine.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Neveroperatewhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whileoperating,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethefollowing
precautions:
•Replacefaultymufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
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Operation
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Operateonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
attachments,shiftintoneutral,andengagetheparking
brake.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventtipping
orlossofcontrol:
–Watchforholesorotherhiddenhazards.
–Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachineonasteep
slope.Reduceyourspeedwhenmakingsharpturns
orwhenturningonhillsides.
–Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Donotgofrom
reversetofullforwardwithoutrstcomingtoa
completestop.
–Beforebackingup,looktotherearandensurethat
nooneisbehindthemachine.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearofcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtherightofway.
•IftheoptionalHitchTowBar,PartNo.110-1375,is
installedonthemachine,refertotheattachmentOperator's
Manualformaximumhitchload.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavyequipment.
–Useonlyapprovedhitchpoints.
–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–releasethetractionpedalandlowertheattachments;
–settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment
–beforerefuelling;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemachinefordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofoperation.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,mufer,
batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeofgrass,
leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingpartsand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,lowertheattachment,setparkingbrake,
stopengineandremovekey.Waitforallmovementto
stopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatteryandremovesparkplugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Reconnectpositiverstand
negativelast.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
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ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
attachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromtheattachmentsandanymoving
parts,especiallythescreenatthesideoftheengine.Keep
everyoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.Use
onlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacementparts.
Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwithunapproved
attachments.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof97dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof83
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=.27m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=.29m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN1032.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.5m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN1032.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-9051
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
117–2718
93-9879
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
58-6520
1.Grease
105-4593
1.Entanglementhazard,shaft—donotremovecoverwhile
partsaremoving,keepallguardsinplace.
98-3110
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualandreceivetraining.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—weareyeprotectionandkeep
bystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—waitformovingpartsto
stop.
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93-9083
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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.
108-8418
108-8484
1.Attachmentcontrol5.Parkingbrake
2.Attachmentlowerposition6.PTO—disengaged
3.Attachmentraiseposition7.PTO—engaged
4.Attachment,lockedin
oatposition
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119–2483
1.Headlights10.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforhydraulicoil
information.
2.Engine—stop11.T odriveforward,pressthe
topofthetractioncontrol
pedalforwardanddown;
todriveinreverse,press
thebottomofthetraction
controlpedalrearward
anddown.
3.Engine—run12.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Engine—start13.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
5.Choke—closed14.Crushinghazard,
bystanders—keep
bystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Choke—open15.Entanglementhazard,arm
andbody;hotsurface
hazard—donotoperate
withoutcentershroudin
place.
7.Fast16.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
8.Continuousvariable
setting
17.Warning—donotparkthe
machineonaslope;before
leavingthemachine,put
thetractioncontrolpedal
inneutral,lowerthe
implement,turntheengine
off,andremovetheignition
key.
9.Slow18.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;do
nottowthemachine.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
Foamcollar1
Washer1
Locknut1
1
Steeringwheelcover1
Installthesteeringwheel.
2Nopartsrequired–Removethebattery.
3Bulkelectrolyte,1.260specicgravity
(notincluded)-Activateandchargethebattery.
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
4Locknut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery
5Frontweightkit(s)asneeded-Installfrontweightsifneeded.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1
OperatorTrainingMaterials1
Read/viewbeforeoperating.
PartsCatalog1Usetoorderparts.
CerticateofCompliance1CEcertication
Key2Starttheengine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Removeanddiscardalltheshippingbracketsandfasteners.
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