Operator's Manual

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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
W 2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications–660 Aerator 7. . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications–880 Aerator 7. . . . . . . . . .
Performance Specifications 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts Chart 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tractor Requirements 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ballast Requirements 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Lower Link Arms 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Upper Link 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Side Guards 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust PTO Shaft Length 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect PTO Shaft 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Castor/Safety Stand 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Sway Links 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Level Aerator Side–to–side 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust 3-Point Lift Stop 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Tines/Tine Heads 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Turf Guards 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Roller Scraper 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Turf Guards 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Aerator from Tractor 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory Chart 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory Chart 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth Adjustment Handles 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth Guides 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Tine Depth 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth Chart Guide 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tractor Controls 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principles of Operation 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Period 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Aerating 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aerating Procedures 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Cleanup after Use 23. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Core Windrower 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Contour Following Kit 23. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Torque Taper Lock Assembly 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Jackshaft Set Screws 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Belt Tension 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Belts 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 28. .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.