Form No. 3440-916 Rev E ProCore® 648s Aerator Model No. 09960—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
This product complies with all relevant European directives; for details, please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Visit www.Toro.com for product safety and operation training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Because in some areas there are local, state, or federal regulations requiring that a spark arrester be used on the engine of this machine, a spark arrester is available as an option.
Contents Stowing the Depth-Stop Spacers for Automatic Ground Following ......................... 55 Adding Additional Weight.................................. 56 Moving the Machine by Hand............................ 56 Moving the Machine when the Coring Head is Lowered .................................................... 57 Operating Tips ................................................. 58 After Operation .................................................... 61 After Operation Safety .....................
Safety Storage ................................................................... 85 Storage Safety.................................................. 85 Storing the Machine for less than 30 days .............................................................. 85 Storing the Machine for the Season .................. 85 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 87 General Safety This product is capable of causing personal injury.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal117-4979 117-4979 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders away from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking 7.
decal140-8810 140-8810 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 4. Speed-lock switch—Engage 2. Aeration mode 5. Speed-lock switch—On 3. Transportation mode 6. Speed-lock switch—Off decal140-8962 140-8962 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 2. Warning—do not touch hot surfaces.
decal140-8811 140-8811 decal140-8812 140-8812 4. Entanglement hazard—do 1. Warning—all operators not ride on the machine. should read the Operator’s Manual and be trained before operating the machine. 5. To operate the machine, 2. Warning—shut off the (1) squeeze the operator engine before performing presence bail, (2) rotate maintenance. the traction control, (3) squeeze the aerate bail. 3. Warning—shut off the engine before adding fuel. 1.
decal140-8813 140-8813 1. Lower the corning head at the targeting location. 3. Lower the corning head immediately. 2. Corning head switch decal139-8691 139-8691 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on fuses.
decal140-8960 140-8960 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 5. Crushing hazard of the hand or body—engage the service latch before performing maintenance. 2. Warning—remove the key before performing maintenance. 6. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing maintenance. 3. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 7. Torque the tine bolts to 41 N∙m (30 ft-lb). 4. Crushing hazard of the hand or foot—keep bystanders away. decal140-8963 140-8963 1.
decal139-8653 139-8653 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 8. Engine air filter 2. Check every 8 hours 9. Read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Tire pressure 10. Fluids 4. Hydraulic fluid 11. Capacity 5. Engine oil 12. Fluid interval (hours) 6. Battery 13. Filter interval (hours) 7.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Use Qty. Wheel assembly 2 Handle Locknut (1/2 inch) Bolt (1/4 x 1 inch) Flange nut (5/16 inch) Latch lock Tap bolt Internal tooth lock washer Lanyard Pop rivet Bolt (1/4 x 1 inch) Locknut (1/4 inch) CE decal Production year decal 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 No parts required – Install the rear wheels. Install the handle. Charge and connect the battery.
Note: Have another person help hold the handlebar. 1 Installing the Rear Wheels Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Wheel assembly Procedure 1. At the rear of the machine, remove the 4 lug nuts that secure the rear of the machine to brackets of the shipping pallet. 2. Assemble a wheel assembly onto each rear-wheel hub with the 4 lug nuts (Figure 3). g358119 Figure 4 1. Handlebar 3. Steering arm 2. Stud 4. Flange locknuts (1/2 inch) 2. Thread a flange locknut (1/2 inch) onto each of the 3 studs.
Assembling the Brake Cable 1. Route the fitting of the brake cable under the bottom of the handle-bar channel (Figure 6). g358122 Figure 7 1. 6-pin connector (machine wire harness) 2. 2. 12-pin connector (machine wire harness) Plug the 12-pin connector of the machine harness into the 12-socket connector of the handlebar wire harness (Figure 8). g358118 Figure 6 1. Handle-bar channel 4. Clevis pin 2. Brake-cable fitting 5. Hairpin 3. Washer (5/16 inch) 2.
g372270 Figure 10 g358123 Figure 9 1. Push-in anchor 2. Handle-bar channel 1. Slot (handle-bar channel) 3. Guide bracket 7. 5. Insert the push-in anchor of the machine harness into the hole in the guide bracket. 6. Secure the machine harness to the handle-bar channel with a cable tie through the slots in the channel (Figure 10). 3. Slot (guide bracket) 2. Cable tie Secure the machine harness to the guide bracket with a cable tie through the slots in the bracket. Installing the Handlebar Cover 1.
2. Align the holes in the cover with the holes in the handle-bar channel. 3. Secure the cover to the handlebar with the 6 thread-forming screws (1/4 inch). WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 3 • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.
4 Installing the Rear Hood Latch Lock CE Machines Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Latch lock 2 Tap bolt 2 Internal tooth lock washer Procedure If you are setting up this machine for use in the European Union (CE), install the hood-latch lock onto the rear hood as follows to comply with CE regulations. g010021 Figure 13 1. Battery tray 4. Positive terminal (+) 2. Hold-down rod 5. Negative terminal (–) 1. Remove the rear hood. 2.
5. Install the rear hood. 5 Installing the Belt-Cover Latch Lanyard CE Machines Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Lanyard 1 Pop rivet g012264 Figure 16 1. Belt cover hole 1 Bolt (1/4 x 1 inch) 1 Locknut (1/4 inch) 3. Pop rivet 2. Lanyard 3. Thread the bolt into the latch lever (Figure 17). Procedure If you are setting up this machine to be compliant with CE, Install the belt cover latch link as follows. 1.
6 7 Applying the CE Decal and the Production Year Decal Installing the Tine Holders, Turf Guards, and Tines CE Machines No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure 1 CE decal 1 Production year decal A wide selection of tine holders, turf guards, and tines are available for the machine. Refer to Installing Turf Guards, Tine Holders, and Tines (page 29). Procedure 1. Complete the CE requirements. 2.
Product Overview g338270 Figure 19 1. Fuel tank 4. Handlebar 2. Left side 3. Forward (operating direction) 5. Line marker 6. Coring head 7. Right side Controls Important: Secure the handlebar in the up position anytime you leave the operator’s position. Handlebar Controls Operator-Presence Bail The operator-presence bail (Figure 20) helps ensure that you are in the operator’s position while driving the machine or running the coring head.
Traction Controls at the aeration hole spacing rate when you release the aerate bail at the end of an aeration pass. • The OFF position shuts off the ground-speed lock—the machine stops moving forward when you release the aerate bail. Coring Head Controls g339457 Figure 21 1. Transport/aeration switch 3. Traction controls 2.
Engine Controls Fuel-Shutoff Valve Use the fuel-shutoff valve to control fuel from the fuel tank (Figure 24). g338576 Figure 24 1. Fuel-shutoff valve Using the InfoCenter LCD Display g338575 Figure 23 1. Throttle lever 3. Key (ignition switch) 2. Choke 4. Tachometer The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about your machine, such as the operating status and various diagnostics (Figure 25).
button is labeled with an icon displaying its current function. Main Menu (cont'd.) InfoCenter Icon Descriptions SERVICE DUE Indicates when scheduled service should be performed Menu Item Description Diagnostics Lists various states that the machine currently has; you can use this to troubleshoot certain issues as it quickly tells you which machine controls are active, and which are shutoff.
Accessing Protected Menus Settings Menu Item Description Units Controls the units used on the InfoCenter (English or metric) Language Controls the language used on the InfoCenter* LCD Backlight Controls the brightness of the LCD display LCD Contrast Controls the contrast of the LCD display Protected Menus Allows an authorized person with the PIN code to access protected menus Protect Settings Allows the ability to change the settings in the protected settings Max Speed Allows the ability to
4. Press the middle button to enter the PIN code (Figure 27D). Wait until the red indicator light of the InfoCenter illuminates. Note: If the InfoCenter accepts the PIN code and the protected menu is unlocked, the word “PIN” displays in the upper right corner of the screen. Note: Rotate the key switch to the OFF position and then to the ON position locks the protected menu. You can view and change the settings in the Protected Menu.
Specifications Attachments/Accessories Note: Specifications and design are subject to A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. change without notice. Width 127 cm (50.1 inches) Wheelbase 113 cm (44.5 inches) Track width 97 cm (38.
Operation • Do not store the machine or fuel container where Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. • If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine; there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water heater or other appliance. avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated.
3. Raising the Coring Head Add fuel to the fuel tank, until the level is 6 mm to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck. If the coring head is lowered, perform the following steps. If the coring head is raised, skip to Testing the Starter Interlock (page 27). Important: This space in the tank allows fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. 4. Install the fuel-tank cap securely. 5. Wipe up any spilled fuel. 1.
g339550 g358599 Figure 31 1. Operator-presence bail Figure 33 2. Traction control 1. Operator-presence bail Testing the Operator Presence Interlock 1. 2. 2. Traction control Testing the Bump-Stop Interlock 1. Release the operator-presence bail, move the traction control to the NEUTRAL position, and start the engine. Hold either operator-presence bail to the handlebar and rotate the top of the traction control forward (Figure 34). Note: The machine drives forward.
Important: The coring head must raise and stop running. Note: The engine remains running. g339547 Figure 35 1. Bump-stop switch g339549 Figure 37 3. Reset the bump-stop switch; refer to Resetting the Bump-Stop Switch (page 46). 1. Traction control 4. Testing the Coring Head-Reverse Interlock 1. 5. Perform 1 of the following: • Move the machine to a turf area where you can aerate without damaging the tines or the area. Installing Turf Guards, Tine Holders, and Tines • Remove the tines. 2.
Note: Do not tighten the flange locknuts. g357675 Figure 38 g356451 Figure 40 1. Washer (7/16 x 13/16 inch) 4. Turf guard 2. Flange locknut (3/8 inch) 1. Tine 5. Stud (turf-guard bracket) 2. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches) 3. Turf guard clamp Assembling the Tine Holder 1. Loosely assemble the tine clamp to the tine holder (Figure 39) with 4 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches). Do not tighten the bolts. 3. Torque the bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches) securing the tine clamps and tines to 40.6 N∙m (30 ft-lb). 4.
Hole Depth, Hole Spacing, and Tine Settings Accessing the Settings Screens 1. Rotate the ignition key to the RUN position. Note: The TRANSPORT mode screen or the AERATE mode screen displays (Figure 44). g356450 Figure 42 1. Tine arm 3. Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) 2. Tine holder g358601 Figure 44 2. Torque the bolts (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) to 102 N∙m (75 ft-lb). 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for tine arm #5. 4.
g357972 g372391 Figure 46 4. Figure 48 Press the right InfoCenter button to display the Setting the Hole Spacing screen (Figure 47). 6. Press the right InfoCenter button to display the Setting the Tine Quantity screen (Figure 49). Note: Press the left InfoCenter button to display Note: Press the left InfoCenter button to display the Setting the Hole Depth screen. the Setting the Tine Diameter screen. g372390 Figure 49 g357975 Figure 47 5.
Setting the Hole Depth 1. Ensure that the coring head is raised; refer to Raising the Coring Head (page 27). 2. Rotate the ignition key to the RUN position. g358601 g357976 Figure 50 Figure 52 3. Press the right InfoCenter button until the Setting the Hole Depth screen displays (Figure 50 and Figure 51). 4. Press the center button to select the Set Depth option. 6. Press the left InfoCenter button to save your setting and exit the set depth screen. 7.
Setting Tine Diameter 1. Ensure that the coring head is raised; refer to Raising the Coring Head (page 27). 2. Rotate the ignition key to the RUN position. g358601 g357974 Figure 56 Figure 54 4. 3. Press the center button to select the Set Spacing option. Press the right InfoCenter button until the Setting the Tine Diameter screen displays (Figure 57). Note: The Set Spacing screen displays. 5.
g372375 g372378 Figure 58 Figure 60 6. Press the left InfoCenter button to save your setting and exit the Set Hole Spacing screen. 7. Rotate the ignition key to the OFF position. 4. Note: The Set Quantity screen displays. 5. Setting the Tines Quantity 1. 2. Press the center button to select the Set Quantity option. Adjust the tine quantity (Figure 61) as follows: Important: The tine quantity is the number of tines of 1 holder.
Calibrating the Tine Ground Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: Calibrate the tine ground height each time you change tines or replace worn tines. Preparing the Machine 1. Ensure that the coring head is raised. 2. Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Remove the coring-head cover; refer to Removing the Coring-Head Cover (page 68). 4.
6. When any tine touches the ground, press the right InfoCenter button on the Lowering Head screen (Figure 68). Note: Tines should only touch the ground, and not lift or unload the weight from the tires. If the coring head lifts the machine, the machine incorrectly calibrates the ground height, resulting in inaccurate hole depth and entry tufting of the aeration hole. g343379 Figure 65 5. On the Press OK to Start Teach screen (Figure 66), press the right InfoCenter button.
Slope Safety • Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and rollover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope operation. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra caution. • Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the slope is safe for machine operation, including surveying the site. Always use common sense and good judgment when performing this survey.
Engaging Parking Brake 1. Releasing the Parking Brake Fully raise the handlebar to engage the parking brake (Figure 71). 1. Pull the knob for the handlebar latch (Figure 73). g342478 Figure 73 1. Handlebar-latch knob Important: Do not rotate the knob so that the latch pin cannot retract (Figure 74). g339612 Figure 71 2. Ensure that the handlebar-latch pin extends through the hole in the detent plate (Figure 72).
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 30-second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. 5. After the engine starts, move the choke toward the OFF position. If the engine runs rough or stalls, move the choke back toward the ON position for a few seconds. Then move the throttle lever to desired engine speed. Note: Repeat this step as required.
5. Speed Lock in the Aerate Mode If you are hauling or storing the machine, close the fuel-shutoff valve (Figure 78). Using the speed lock while aerating allows you to continue driving the machine at the selected hole-spacing speed at the end of an aeration pass, turn the machine around, and begin the next aeration pass without changing the traction control position. Important: Close the fuel-shutoff valve before hauling the machine on a trailer or storing the machine.
5. 5. To disengage the speed lock operation, perform one of the following: • Press the speed-lock switch to the OFF position. • Rotate the top of the traction control rearward to drive the machine backward. • Release the operator presence bail. • Press the bump-stop switch. To disengage the speed lock operation, perform one of the following: • Press the speed-lock switch to the OFF position. • Rotate the top of the traction control rearward to drive the machine backward.
g339607 Figure 85 1. Operator-presence bail 3. Traction control 2. Aerate bail g343435 Figure 83 4. Look in the direction of your planned path to ensure that it is clear. 5. Grasp the left or right handlebar and the operator-presence bail (Figure 82), and squeeze the bail to the handle. 6. With you thumb, rotate the left or right traction control to drive the machine as follows: 2. Release the traction control, and allow it to move to the NEUTRAL position. 3.
control position causes the machine to maintain ground speed, like cruise control of an automobile. • Driving the machine in reverse direction disengages the cruise control effect, and causes the machine to drive at variable-ground speed. • When you raise the head to turn the machine around for another pass, you can increase ground speed by moving the traction control farther forward.
g342253 g342257 Figure 89 Figure 91 1. Aerate bail 1. Aerate bail • Drive the machine in the reverse direction; refer Raising the Coring Head to Driving the Machine in the Reverse Direction (page 46). Delay-Drop Mode Aerating Using the Immediate-Drop Mode Use the front tire (Figure 90) to sight the raise point when in delay-drop mode. 1. Press the bottom of the drop-control switch (Figure 92) to the IMMEDIATE -DROP position. Note: The light in the switch illuminates.
g342253 g342258 Figure 93 Figure 95 1. Aerate bail 1. Aerate bail 2. Release the traction control and allow it to move to the NEUTRAL position. 3. While holding the operator-presence bail to the handlebar, slowly rotate the top of the traction control rearward (Figure 96). Raising the Coring Head Immediate-Drop Mode 2. Traction control To raise the core head, perform 1 of the following: • Release the aerate bail (Figure 94). Note: The machine lifts the coring head immediately.
2. Move away from the bump-stop switch (Figure 98). Note: A spring in the bump-stop switch resets the switch. g358311 Figure 100 1. Line marker (storage position) Using Aerator Statistics for Estimating Topdressing g342262 Figure 98 1. Bump-stop switch 3. 2. Line marker (alignment position) The machine uses 2 counters to log the area aerated and the displaced soil-core volume. Use the information from these counters to estimate the amount of top dressing to apply to the aerated turf area(s).
Important: If the tine diameter and/or the tine quantity value(s) are incorrect before aerating the site, the InfoCenter will calculate and display incorrect core volume values for Area 1 and Area 2. If the diameter and/or quantity values are changed after aerating, the InfoCenter will change the displayed volume values. Accessing the Area and Volume Counters 1. Park the machine on a level surface. Note: The handlebar remain lowered so that you can view the InfoCenter. 2.
2. Record the aeration area and soil-core volume in a worksheet; refer to the example that follows. Example Aeration Worksheet Date Course (if multiple) Location Aeration Area Core Volume 3. Press the right button to display to the reset area and volume screen. 4. In the RESET AREA AND VOLUME the right InfoCenter button. SCREEN, g372528 Figure 107 2. Enter the PIN to access protected menus; refer to Accessing Protected Menus (page 23). 3.
g372502 Figure 109 7. Press the left InfoCenter button until the RUN screen appears. g342299 Figure 110 Supporting the Coring Head with the Service Latch Install the service latch before performing coring head maintenance or when storing the machine for more than a couple of days. DANGER If the coring head is raised and not latched, it can lower unexpectedly and injure you or bystanders. Raise the coring head. 2.
Checking the Tine Ground-Height Calibration Use the ground height calibration recall application to quickly check the current tine ground height. Preparing the Machine 1. 2. 3. 4. Important: Keep your fingers away of the area where the belt merges and departs the pulley so that you do not pinch your fingers. g342300 Figure 111 1. Service latch 3. Support pin (coring head) 2. Lynch pin 4. Support pin (side plate) 4. Rotate the service latch down and align it over the support pin of the side plate.
5. Install the coring-head cover; refer to Installing the Coring-Head Cover (page 69). Running the Recall Ground Height Application 1. Press the center button on the InfoCenter to navigate to the RECALL GROUND HEIGHT option. 2. Press the right InfoCenter button to select the TEACH GROUND HEIGHT option. 3. On the Recall Ground Height screen (Figure 113), press the center InfoCenter button. g372402 Figure 115 5. Watch the outermost tines for the following out-of-calibration conditions.
WARNING Sudden release of the spring plates could cause injury. Acquire the help of another person to help adjust the weight transfer spring. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Loosen the forward flange locknut and carriage bolt that secure the spring-tension plate to the support bracket of the coring head (Figure 117).
3. Remove the lynch pin that secures the depth-stop pin and spacers to the stop bracket (Figure 119 and Figure 120). 5. Assemble the depth-stop pin and the spacers to the stop bracket with the lynch pin. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 at the other side of the machine. Important: Ensure that the spacer location above and below the left and right stop brackets are identical. 7. Install the coring-head cover; refer to Installing the Coring-Head Cover (page 69).
Stowing the Depth-Stop Spacers for Automatic Ground Following 1. Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the coring-head cover; refer to Removing the Coring-Head Cover (page 68). 3. Remove the lynch pin that secures the depth-stop pin and spacers to the stop bracket (Figure 124). g358248 Figure 122 5.
Note: You must stow all spacers. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 at the other side of the machine. 7. Install the coring-head cover; refer to Installing the Coring-Head Cover (page 69). 8. Adding Additional Weight With the weight transfer adjusted, it is possible to aerate turf that is hard enough ground cause the machine to lift the rear tires off the ground. This may lead to irregular hole spacing. If this lifting occurs, you can add optional counterweight plates to the rear frame axle tube.
Important: Do not push/pull the machine more than 30.5 m (100 ft) or faster than 0.6 km/h (1 mph) because hydraulic component damage may occur. g342393 Figure 128 1. Bypass valve 2. Note: Do not overtighten the bypass screw. g342220 Figure 127 7. Lower the handlebar to disengage the parking brake before pushing/pulling the machine. Important: You must lower the handlebar to disengage the parking brake before you move the machine. 3.
Important: The tines fully clear the ground before moving the machine. 6. Open the bypass valve; refer to Bypassing the Hydraulic Pump and Moving the Machine (page 56). 7. Pull/push the machine to a nearby location to continue service or load onto a trailer. Important: Do not pull/push machine for more than 30.5 m (100 ft) and no faster than 1.6 km/h (1 mph), because hydraulic damage may occur. Removing the Tine holders from the Stomper Arms g358616 Figure 129 3. 4.
Mini Tine (Quad Tine) • Replace broken tines and inspect and correct damage to those still usable. Repair any other machine damage before commencing operation. Because of the double row design, the mini-tine coring head requires the hole spacing to be set at 6.3 cm (2-1/2 inches). Ground speed is critical to maintain the appearance of 3.2 cm (1-1/4 inches) hole spacing. Refer to Setting the Hole Spacing (page 33) if your hole spacing requires a small change.
Preparing the Machine 1. Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the coring-head cover; refer to Removing the Coring-Head Cover (page 68). 3. Secure the coring head with the service latch; refer to Supporting the Coring Head with the Service Latch (page 50).
After Operation After Operation Safety • Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Lower the coring head or secure it with the service latch when you are not running the machine. • Keep all parts of the machine in good working condition and all hardware tightened. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Hauling the Machine WARNING Driving the machine on street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow-moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury. Do not operate the machine on a public street or roadway. Important: Use full-width ramps for loading the machine onto a trailer or truck. 1. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck (coring head forward—preferred). 2.
Maintenance Note: Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page. Note: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Maintenance Safety • If possible, do not perform maintenance while the • Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and engine is running.
Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Refer to the Storage section for procedures necessary to perform before storing the machine for more than 30 days. Before storage • • • • Yearly Check the coring head bearings. Check the battery cable connections. Check the battery cable connections. Inspect the belts for wear and damage. Important: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use.
Pre-Maintenance Procedures Lifting the Machine CAUTION If the machine is not properly supported by blocks or jack stands, the machine may move or fall, which may result in personal injury. CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. • When changing attachments, tires, or performing other service, use the correct blocks, hoists, and jacks.
Jacking the Rear End Removing the Belt Cover 1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page 65). 2. Chock the front tire to prevent the machine from moving. 1. If your machine has the CE belt-cover latch lanyard, loosen the lanyard bolt until it separates from the cover latch (Figure 140). Important: To prevent wheel motor damage, do not use rear wheel motor as a jacking point. 3.
3. Lift the belt cover from the machine (Figure 142). g340174 Figure 144 g340154 Figure 142 3. Fully lower the latch handle to secure the cover (Figure 145). Installing the Belt Cover 1. Align the mount bracket of the belt cover with the cover-support bracket of the machine frame (Figure 143). g340148 Figure 143 1. Mount bracket (belt cover) 2. Cover-support bracket (machine frame) g340173 Figure 145 2. Lower the belt cover (Figure 144). 1. Belt cover 4. 67 2.
g340155 Figure 146 1. Belt cover 2. Latch 3. Lanyard bolt g340150 Figure 148 Removing the Coring-Head Cover 1. Lock-plate bolt 2. Lock plate 2. Rotate the lock plate to clear the latch (Figure 148). 3. Repeat 1 and 2 at the other side of the cover. 4. Unlatch the coring head cover at the 4 latch location (Figure 147 and Figure 149). g340151 Figure 147 1.
g340151 g340156 Figure 150 Installing the Coring-Head Cover 1. g340152 Figure 152 Align the coring-head cover to the machine as shown in Figure 151. 1. Latch hook 3. 2. Latch If you machine has CE latch locks, rotate the lock plate until it aligns with the slot in the side of the coring-head cover (Figure 153). g340147 Figure 151 2. Latch the coring head cover at the 4 latch location (Figure 152). g340157 Figure 153 1. Lock plate 3. Slot (coring-head cover) 2. Lock-plate bolt 4.
5. Lubrication Repeat steps 3 and 4 at the other side of the cover. Checking the Coring Head Bearings Service Interval: Yearly—Check the coring head bearings. Every 500 hours—Inspect the coring head bearings, if needed, replace. The machine has no grease fittings that must be lubricated. Important: Bearings rarely fail from defects in materials or workmanship. The most common reason for failure is moisture and contamination working its way past the protective seals.
Engine Maintenance 4. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter off the paper element (Figure 154). Engine Safety 5. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover, spacer, and paper filter (Figure 154). • Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the engine. • Cleaning the Foam Pre-Filter Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Servicing the Air Cleaner 1.
Installing the Filters Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 1. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter onto the paper filter (Figure 157). g341978 Figure 158 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, check the oil level before and after the engine is first started.
4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install until it is fully seated. 5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Changing the Oil Filter 1. The engine-oil level should be between the “F” full and “L” low marks on the dipstick. 6. If the oil level is below the “L” low mark, remove the oil-fill cap and add the specified oil until the level reaches the “F” full mark on the dipstick. 2. 3. 7. Install the oil-fill cap and dipstick. 4. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 5. 6.
3. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the F (full) mark on the dipstick; refer to Engine Oil Specification (page 72) and Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 72). Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil. 4. Install the oil-fill cap and dipstick. Servicing the Spark Plugs g326888 Figure 164 Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check the spark plugs. 1. Side electrode 2. Center electrode 3. Insulator 4. 0.75 mm (0.03 inch) air gap (graphic not to scale) Removing the Spark Plugs 1.
Cleaning the Engine Screen Fuel System Maintenance Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Clean more frequently in dirty operating conditions.) DANGER Before each use, check and clean the engine screen. Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the engine air intake screen. Under certain conditions, fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can cause property damage.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance refer to Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page 65). 2. Close the fuel-shutoff valve (Figure 167). g342218 g342218 g341497 Figure 166 1. Hose 2. Clamp 3. Filter 4. Fuel shutoff valve g341497 3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter. 4. Remove the filter from the fuel hoses. 5. Align the fuel filter with the arrow pointing toward the engine, and assemble the fuel hose over the filter fittings. Figure 167 1.
Checking the Battery Connections Electrical System Maintenance Service Interval: Yearly—Check the battery cable connections. WARNING Electrical System Safety Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.
5. Remove the positive battery cable. 6. Clean cable clamps and battery terminals. 7. Connect the positive battery cable. 8. Connect the negative battery cable. 9. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47). 10. Close and latch the battery-compartment door. Replacing the Fuses g381163 Figure 172 The electrical system is protected by fuses. If a fuse opens, check the component and wiring for a short circuit to ground. 1. 1.
Drive System Maintenance Belt Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) The drive belts of the machine are durable. However, the normal exposure to UV radiation, ozone, or incidental exposure to chemicals can deteriorate the rubber over time and lead to premature wear or material loss (i.e., separated or missing belt plies). Inspecting the Belts 1.
Hydraulic System Maintenance Hydraulic System Safety • Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected into skin. Injected fluid must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor. Ensure that all hydraulic-fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to the hydraulic system. Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid.
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications Note: The coring head lowers until it is fully supported by the service latch. 6. Press the center InfoCenter button until the SERVICE LOWER option is selected (Figure 177), press the right button. The reservoir is filled at the factory with high-quality hydraulic fluid. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid before you first start the engine and daily thereafter; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 72).
of conventional fluid. The oil is available in 19 L (5 US gallon) pails or 208 L (55 US gallon) drums from your authorized the manufacturer distributor. Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: Check the level of the hydraulic fluid before the engine is first started and daily thereafter g340188 Figure 179 The hydraulic reservoir is filled at the factory with high-quality hydraulic fluid. 1. 1. Dipstick 2.
Aerator Maintenance Checking the Fastener Torque Service Interval: After the first 8 hours 1. Prepare the machine for maintenance refer to Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page 65). 2. Remove the coring-head cover; refer to Removing the Coring-Head Cover (page 68). 3. Check the coring head fasteners, tiller handle fasteners, and wheel lug nuts to ensure that the proper torque is maintained.
Coring Head Timing The coring head timing marks are easily identified by the cast-in marks on the 3 bearing housings. g010064 Figure 182 1. Side shield g341348 Figure 184 3. Adjust the shield up or down until you measure a 25 to 38 mm (1 to 1.5 inches) between the shield and the ground. 4. Tighten the capscrews and flange locknuts. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 at the other side of the machine. 1.
Storing the Machine for the Season Storage Storage Safety – Fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake. If you are storing the machine for the season, Perform all the steps in Storing the Machine for less than 30 days (page 85) and the following: • Preparing the Chassis (page 85) • Preparing the Engine and Fuel System (page 85) • Preparing the Battery (page 86) – Shut off the engine and remove the key (if equipped).
2. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system for 5 minutes. 3. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank (page 76). 4. Start the engine and run it until it shuts off. 5. Choke the engine. Start and run the engine until it does not start. 6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs (page 74).
Troubleshooting Problem The starter does not crank. Possible Cause 1. The aeration bail is engaged. 1. Verify that the aeration bail and operator-presence bail are not closed. 2. The battery is discharged. 3. The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 4. The operator-presence bail switch is incorrectly adjusted. 5. A relay or switch is malfunctioning. 2. Charge the battery. 3. Check the electrical connections for good contact. 4. Check/adjust the switch. 7. The main fuse is open. 5.
Problem The machine does not drive. Possible Cause 1. The handlebar is raised and the parking brake is engaged. 1. Lower the handlebar to disengage the parking brake. 2. The hydraulic-fluid level is low. 3. The tow valve is open. 4. The hydraulic system is damaged. 2. Add hydraulic fluid. 3. Close the tow valve. 4. Contact your authorized the manufacturer distributor. 5. Check for InfoCenter fault codes. 5. An operator presence fault or other fault is present. 6.
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