Service Manual

Topdresser 1800 & 2500 Page 1 – 3 Safety
Maintenance and Service
1. Before servicing or making adjustments, empty hop-
per and position Topdresser on a level surface. If Top-
dresser is attached to tow vehicle, engage tow vehicle
parking brake, stop engine and remove key from the
ignition switch. On Topdresser 2500, chock wheels to
prevent it from moving.
2. Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
3. Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition be-
fore applying pressure to the hydraulic system.
4. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks in hy-
draulic lines that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use
cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and
cause injury. Hydraulic fluid accidentally injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene
may result.
5. Before disconnecting any hydraulic component or
performing any work on the hydraulic system, all pres-
sure in system must be relieved. See Relieving Hydrau-
lic System Pressure in the General Information section
of Chapter 3 – Hydraulic System.
6. On Topdresser 2500, disconnect electrical power
harness from tow vehicle before servicing the machine.
7. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
8. At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to all applicable safety standards. To assure optimum
performance and continued safety certification of the
machine, use genuine Toro replacement parts and ac-
cessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards, and the warranty may be
voided.
9. When changing tires or performing other service on
the Topdresser 2500, use correct hoists and jacks.
Make sure machine is parked on a solid level surface
such as a concrete floor with the hopper empty. Have
Topdresser attached to towing vehicle, engage vehicle
parking brake, stop engine and remove key from the
ignition switch. Always chock or block wheels. Use ap-
propriate jack stands to support the raised machine. If
the machine is not properly supported, the machine may
move or fall, which may result in personal injury (see
Jacking Instructions).
Safety