Form No. 3417-758 Rev B 24in Stand-On Aerator Model No. 29517—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 39517—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. g231322 Figure 1 Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler.
Contents Maintaining the Chain ....................................... 37 Checking the Torque of the Transmission Output Shaft Nut ........................................... 37 Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage................ 38 Adjusting the Motion Control Tracking............... 38 Brake Maintenance ............................................. 39 Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 39 Belt Maintenance ................................................
Safe Operating Practices Safety The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.4-2012. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions, and pay attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury or death. Training • Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
Operation Safe Handling of Fuels • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If • To avoid personal injury or property damage, use lightning is seen, or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate the machine; seek shelter. • • Do not run an engine in an enclosed area. • Operate the machine only in well-lit areas, keeping • • away from holes and hidden hazards. • Ensure that all drives are in neutral and that the parking brake is engaged before starting the engine.
• Clean grass, dirt, and debris from the tines, drives, • • • • • • • – Evaluate the site conditions of the day to determine if the slope is safe for machine operation. Use common sense and good judgment when performing this evaluation. Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can quickly affect the operation of the machine on a slope. mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Park machine on level, hard ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service the machine.
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. decal115-4212 115-4212 1. Hydraulic-fluid level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. decal121-6150 121-6150 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 1. Cutting hazard of hand and foot—stay away from moving parts. decal117-2718 117-2718 decal121-6161 121-6161 1.
decal126-7875 126-7875 1. Fuse location 4. Auxiliary (15 A) 2. Relay location 5. Start relay 3. Main (20 A) 6. Not used decal135-3685 135-3685 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before servicing this machine. 2. Clean and oil the chains and check the chain tension twice every 8 hours 6. Grease the belt idler pivot every 100 hours 7. Check the tire pressure - 23 psi twice every 50 hours 3. See the engine owner’s manual for service 8.
decal135-1854 135-1854 1. Parking brake 4. Depth setting—lock 2. Tine engagement lockout switch 5. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing maintenance. 3. Tines—down 135-2013 4 10 5 1 7 LB KG STOP 2 3 8 6 9 decal135-2013-1 135-2013 1. Operator weight adjustment 5. Throttle—slow 2. Increase 6. Engine—on 3. Decrease 7. Engine—start 4. Throttle—fast 8. Engine—off 9. Parking brake—engage 10.
decal135-2014b 135-2014 1. Fast 6. Wheels and tines rotate when moving backward 11. Thrown object hazard—pick up debris before operating the machine. 2. Slow 7. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 12. Warning—shut off the engine, engage the parking break, and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine. 3. Neutral 8. Warning—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. 13. Tipping hazard–Do not operate the machine near drop-offs. 4. Reverse 9.
Setup Media and Additional Parts Description Use Qty. Operator's Manual 1 Read before operating the machine. Key 2 Start the machine. 1 3 Checking Tire Pressure Servicing the Battery No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure 1. Check the tire pressure in the drive tires.
DANGER CAUTION Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is fatal if consumed and can cause severe burns. If the key switch is in the ON position, there is potential for sparks and engagement of components. Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts could accidentally engage, causing personal injury. • Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your skin and clothing when handling electrolyte.
7. 4 If necessary, add the specified transmission fluid until the level reaches the FULL COLD line located on the reservoir tank. Note: If the fluid is at ambient-air temperature, about 24°C (75° F), fill only to the FULL COLD level. Servicing the Transmission Fluid 8. Install the reservoir cap and tighten it until snug. Important: Do not overtighten the reservoir No Parts Required cap. 9. Procedure Transmission fluid type: Toro Hypr-oil 500 10.
Controls Product Overview g232039 Figure 4 1. Platform 2. Parking brake lever 4. Motion-control levers 5. Fuel cap g223341 3. Engine controls Figure 5 1. Tine ground engagement foot switch 2. Operator weight adjustment control 7. Choke 8. Right motion-control lever 3. Multi-function switch 4. Left motion-control lever 9. Hour meter 10. Parking-brake handle 5. Front reference bar 11. Ignition switch 6.
g008610 Figure 7 1. OFF 2. ON g223330 Figure 6 1. Left motion-control lever 2. Right motion-control lever 5. Forward 6. Neutral 3. Front reference bar 4. Front of machine 7. Reverse 8. Rear reference bar 3. START Parking-Brake Handle The parking-brake handle is located on the control console, to the right of the key switch (Figure 3). Throttle Lever Note: The brake handle engages a parking brake in each of the transmissions.
Operator Weight Adjustment Control WARNING The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns. Located on the left side of the control console (see Figure 5). Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to cool completely before accessing the drive-wheel release valves. This feature takes your weight into account to achieve the correct aerating pressure and plug length and to maximize lateral stability.
Multi-Function Switch The multi-function switch is located to the left of the hour meter/tine engagement display. This switch allows the operator to do the following: • increase or decrease the depth of aeration plug • lock or unlock the tine depth setting • reset maintenance service reminder screens Smart Controller/Electronic Depth Control g211731 Figure 10 Tine Engagement Display Hour Meter/Tine Engagement Display 1. LCD Indicators/Information screen 2.
Screen Icons Start-up Screens The information screen uses the following icons: When the key is switched from OFF to RUN position, the following screens display for 2 seconds. The LED status light changes from red to orange to green. The first screen displays the firmware version. Aerating Hours Parking brake g212116 Battery Voltage Figure 11 Engine Oil Maintenance The second screen displays the aeration hours to the tenth of an hour.
engine hours and then counts down from 100 hours for each service interval thereafter. g212117 Figure 14 g030960 Figure 16 The final screen displayed is the hours until transmission oil maintenance is required. If the service is not performed, the time is recorded as negative hours to indicate the number of hours past due for the service (up to -500 hours). 2.
maintenance reminder by pressing down on the multi-function switch. You can exit the Service Engine screen at any time by turning the key to either the OFF or the START position. Alerts and Error Messages The system is capable of displaying the following errors: g030972 Figure 20 • Voltage Error 1. Number 2 displays This occurs when the Key-Run voltage is less than 12.3 or greater than 16, a voltage error flashes. The LED flashes a red light.
Specifications Operation Height 129.5 cm (51 inches) Length 173.2 cm (68.6 inches) Width 90.2 cm (35.5 inches) RPM (Full Speed) 3800 ± 100 RPM (no load) Aeration width 61 cm (24 inches) Coring range 1.3 to 12.7 cm (0.5 to 5 inches) Open the Fuel-Shutoff Valve Holes per square foot 4.6 Rotate the lever counterclockwise to open. Tines 36 Weight 388 kg (856 lb) Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
clockwise until the tines lower and touch the ground (but not raise the machine). foot rocker bar hardware, slide the bar forward or rearward, and tighten the hardware. Important: Keep the drive tires on the ground at all times to maximize lateral machine stability. Changing the Tine Depth Setting 1. Stop the machine and engage the parking brake. 2. Press the multi-function switch to activate the display. 3. Cycle the key switch between the RUN position and the OFF position 5 times.
Checking the Safety Interlock Important: Ensure that the operator safety mechanisms be connected and are in proper operating condition prior to use. Note: If the machine does not pass any of these tests, Do not operate the machine. Contact your authorized Toro distributor.
Driving the Machine CAUTION Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the machine or injury. • Use caution when making turns. • Slow the machine down before making sharp turns. Important: To begin movement (forward or backward), the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed forward) before the motion-control levers can be moved.
g212139 Figure 25 Left side shown 1. Tie-down location g016673 Figure 24 CAUTION To turn left or right, release pressure on the motion-control lever toward the desired turn direction. This machine does not have proper turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow-moving-vehicle emblem. Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Loading the Machine DANGER Use extreme caution when loading machines on trailers or trucks. Use a full-width ramp to extend beyond the rear tires instead of individual ramps for each side of the machine. With the platform up, a full-width ramp provides a surface to walk on behind the machine. If it is not possible to use a full-width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a full-width continuous ramp. In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Adjusting the Front Reference/Speed Control Bar WARNING Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Adjust the front reference/speed control bar for desired maximum forward speed. • Keep your face away from the nozzle and fuel tank or conditioner bottle opening. • Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills with soap and water. 1.
Maintenance WARNING WARNING While you are maintaining or adjusting the machine, someone could start the engine. Accidentally starting the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns. Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area. Remove the key from the key switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
Maintenance Service Interval Yearly Yearly or before storage Maintenance Procedure • • • • • Grease belt idler pivot. Grease front caster hubs. Check the torque of the wheel hub bolts. Check the torque on the wheel lug nuts. Check the torque of the transmission output shaft nut. • Touch up areas with chipped paint.
4. With the engine running, slowly move the motion-control levers forward and lubricate all 4 chains. Engine Maintenance 5. Check the condition and tension of the chains; refer to Checking the Condition of the Chains (page 37). Service Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if dirty (more often under severe conditions. See the engine owner’s manual for additional information).
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher) Oil viscosity: Refer to the table below. g004216 Figure 29 Important: Do not operate the engine with the oil level below the Low (or Add) mark on the dipstick, or over the Full mark. 1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Allow the engine to cool. 3.
Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 100 hours (May need more often under severe conditions.) Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 1. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 2. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Change the engine oil as shown in Figure 31.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 200 hours (more often in extremely dusty or sandy conditions). Service Interval: Every 160 hours Type for all Engines: NGK BPR6ES or equivalent 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 32). 2. Place a rag under the oil filter to soak up any spilled oil. Air Gap: 0.75 mm (0.03 inch) Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Checking the Spark Plug Checking the Spark Arrester Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. Machines with a Spark Arrester Only If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty. Service Interval: Every 50 hours WARNING Set the gap to 0.75 mm (0.03 inch).
Electrical System Maintenance Note: Ensure that the vent caps are tight and level. Place a damp cloth, if available, over any vent caps on both batteries. Ensure that the vehicles do not touch and that both electrical systems are off and at the same rated system voltage. These instructions are for negative ground systems only. Jump Starting the Machine 1. Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion (white, green, or blue “snow”) and clean it prior to jump starting.
Checking the Battery Charge Drive System Maintenance Service Interval: Monthly Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Adjustment WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nut until washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turn to properly set the pre-load on the bearings.
Checking the Wheel Hub Bolts Checking the Sprocket Condition Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: Before each use or daily Torque the wheel hub bolts (Figure 39) to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb). Note: Do not use anti-seize compound on the wheel hub. 1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. 2. Inspect sprockets for wear and replace as required. Maintaining the Chain Adjusting the Drive Wheel Chain Tension g026029 1.
Adjusting the Motion Control Tracking Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage 1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 29). 2. Push the control levers all the way forward to the front reference bar; If either of the control levers contact the reference bar do the following: A. If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the motion control levers are in the full forward position, adjust the tracking.
Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Checking the Condition and Tension Of Belts If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 29). 2. Check the air pressure in the drive tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to Checking the Air Pressure in the Tires (page 36). 3. Disengage the parking brake. 4.
Hydraulic System Maintenance Maintaining the Auxiliary Hydraulic System Hydraulic fluid type: AW-32 hydro fluid Changing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid and Filter Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 250 hours thereafter 1. Run the machine for approximately 15 minutes to purge any extra air out of the hydraulic system. 2. Completely raise and lower the tines 3 times to purge the air. 3.
Maintaining the Transmission Changing the Hydraulic Transmission Filters and Fluid Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Transmission fluid type: Toro® Hypr-Oil™ 500 or Mobil® 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Every 250 hours thereafter Important: Use the specified fluid. Other fluids 1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. could cause system damage. Checking the Transmission Fluid Level 2.
Tine Maintenance CAUTION Raising the machine for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the machine to fall, which could cause injury. Checking the Tines Service Interval: Before each use or daily Do not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support. 10. 1.
7. Adjusting the Return-to-Up Spring Secure the cover panel to the chassis with the 2 bolts and 2 washers (Figure 44) that you removed in step 3, and torque the bolts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 in-lb) WARNING Adjusting the Tine Drive Chain 1. Springs have stored energy. Overtightening the springs may cause the springs to fail which can cause serious injury or death and damage to the machine and property.
Cleaning the Debris from the Machine Cleaning Cleaning the Engine and the Exhaust System Area Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily (more often in dry or dirty conditions). CAUTION Excessive debris around engine cooling air intake and exhaust system area can cause engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat, which can create a fire hazard. 1.
Storage 1. Raise the tines, stop the machine, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key. 2. Remove dirt and grime from the entire machine. Important: You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water. Do not pressure-wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the engine and hydrostatic drive. 3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Service Air Cleaner (page 30). 4. Lubricate the machine; refer to Lubrication (page 29). 5.
Troubleshooting Problem The starter does not crank. The engine does not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. Possible Cause 1. The parking brake is not engaged. 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. The battery does not have a full charge. 3. The electrical connections are corroded, loose or faulty. 2. Charge the battery. 4. A fuse is blown. 5. A relay or switch is defective. 3. Check the electrical connections for good contact.
Problem There is abnormal vibration. The tines do not raise. The tines do not engage the ground. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. A tine is bent. 1. Install a new tine. 2. The tine mounting bolt is loose. 3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 4. There is a loose engine pulley or idler pulley. 5. The engine pulley is damaged. 6. A belt is damaged. 7. The chains are not properly tensioned. 2. Tighten the tine mounting bolt. 3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
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