Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsTrenchersToro 22971

Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4

SoundPressure.....................................................6

SoundPower........................................................6

Vibration..............................................................6

SlopeChart..........................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8

Setup..........................................................................11

1InstallingtheBoomandChain.........................11

2CheckingFluidLevels......................................12

3ChargingtheBattery(Model22971

Only)..............................................................12

ProductOverview......................................................12

Controls.............................................................12

Specications.....................................................15

Attachments/Accessories...................................15

Operation...................................................................15

AddingFuel.......................................................15

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................16

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................17

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................18

StoppingtheMachine.........................................19

MovingaNon-functioningMachine...................19

DiggingaTrench................................................19

SecuringtheMachineforTransport....................19

LiftingtheMachine............................................20

OperatingTips...................................................20

Maintenance...............................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................21

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................22

RemovingtheCoverPlate...................................22

InstallingtheCoverPlate....................................22

RemovingtheBottomShield..............................22

InstallingtheBottomShield................................22

Lubrication.............................................................23

GreasingtheMachine.........................................23

GreasingtheTrencherHousing..........................23

EngineMaintenance...............................................24

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................24

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................25

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................27

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................28

DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................28

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................28

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................29

ServicingtheBattery(Model22971

Only)..............................................................29

ReplacingtheFuses(Model22971

Only)..............................................................31

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................32

ServicingtheTracks............................................32

BeltMaintenance....................................................34

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................34

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................35

AdjustingtheTractionControl

Alignment......................................................35

AdjustingtheTractionControlNeutral

Position..........................................................36

AdjustingtheTrackingoftheTraction

Control,FullForwardPosition........................36

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................37

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter.............................37

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................37

CheckingtheHydraulicLines.............................38

TrencherMaintenance............................................38

ReplacingtheDiggingTeeth...............................38

CheckingandAdjustingtheDiggingChain

andBoom......................................................38

ReplacingtheDriveSprocket..............................39

Cleaning.................................................................40

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine....................40

Storage.......................................................................41

Troubleshooting.........................................................42

Schematics.................................................................44