Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
FOREWORD
The Topdresser 2500 has advanced concepts in engineering, design and safety; and if maintained properly, will give
excellent service.
Since this is a high-quality product, Toro is concerned about the future use of the machine and safety of the user.
Therefore, read this manual to familiarize yourself with proper set-up, operation and maintenance instructions. The
major sections of the manual are:
1. Safety Instructions 3. Before Operating 5. Maintenance
2. Set-up Instructions 4. Lubrication
Certain information in this manual is emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify personal safety related
information. IMPORTANT identifies mechanical information demanding special attention. Be sure to read this
directive because it deals with the possibility of damaging a part or parts of the machine. NOTE identifies general
information worthy of special attention.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS 5. . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOOSE PARTS 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOW VEHICLE INSTRUCTIONS 9. . . . . . .
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Tongue 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Tongue Hitch 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Tongue Jack 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Wire Harness 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Skids 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE OPERATING 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Hydraulic Fluid 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire pressure 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gate Metering Control 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate Scale 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand Control Switch 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sand Application Rate 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sand Precautions 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Weather Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing Bearings 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking Topdresser 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Hydraulic Fluid 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Hydraulic Filter 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Hydraulic Lines and Hoses 18. . . . . . . .
Brush Adjustment 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tensioning Drive Chains 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Conveyor Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Conveyor Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS 22. . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Flow Rates and Speed Table 22. . . . . .
TROUBLE SHOOTING 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEASONAL STORAGE 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING 27. . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .