Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsTrenchersToro 22973G

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

SlopeIndicator.......................................................7

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

Setup...........................................................................12

1InstallingtheBoomandChain...............................12

2CheckingFluidLevels...........................................13

3ChargingtheBattery(ElectricStartModels

Only)................................................................13

ProductOverview.........................................................13

Controls...............................................................13

Specications........................................................16

Attachments/Accessories........................................16

Operation....................................................................16

RecommendedFuel................................................16

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17

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

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19

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

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

DiggingaTrench....................................................20

SecuringtheMachineforTransport..........................20

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

OperatingTips......................................................21

Maintenance.................................................................22

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................22

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................23

RemovingtheCoverPlate........................................23

InstallingtheCoverPlate.........................................23

RemovingtheBottomShield...................................23

InstallingtheBottomShield.....................................23

Lubrication...............................................................24

GreasingtheMachine.............................................24

GreasingtheTrencherHousing................................24

EngineMaintenance..................................................25

ServicingtheAirCleaner(Models22972and

22973)...............................................................25

ServicingtheAirCleaner(Model22974)....................26

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................27

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................28

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................29

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................29

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................30

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................30

ServicingtheBattery(Models22973and

22974)...............................................................30

ReplacingtheFuses(Models22973and

22974)...............................................................32

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................33

ServicingtheTracks................................................33

BeltMaintenance......................................................35

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.................................35

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................36

AdjustingtheTractionControlAlignment.................36

AdjustingtheTractionControlNeutral

Position.............................................................37

AdjustingtheTrackingoftheTractionControl,

FullForwardPosition..........................................37

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................38

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter..................................38

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................38

CheckingtheHydraulicLines...................................39

TrencherMaintenance................................................40

ReplacingtheDiggingTeeth....................................40

CheckingandAdjustingtheDiggingChainand

Boom................................................................40

ReplacingtheDriveSprocket...................................40

Cleaning...................................................................42

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..........................42

Storage........................................................................42

Troubleshooting...........................................................44

Schematics...................................................................46