Form No. 3421-217 Rev B 18in Turf Seeder Model No. 23511—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
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Contents Safety Safety ....................................................................... 3 Safe Operating Practices.................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5 Setup ........................................................................ 8 Unfolding the Handle .......................................... 8 Checking the Engine-Oil Level............................ 8 Product Overview .....................................................
Fuel Safety • Use extreme care when loading or unloading the • Use extra care when handling fuel. It is flammable • • • • • • • and its vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. Use only an approved fuel container. Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
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. decal93-7321 93-7321 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. decal98-4387 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. decal119-4655 119-4655 decal117-4979 decal125-3897 117-4979 125-3897 1.
decal127-4061 127-4061 1. Cutting blades 4. Hold the handle to start the engine. 2. Fast 5. Release the handle to shut off the engine. 3. Slow decal130-8322 130-8322 1. Use only gasoline that contains 10% ethanol by volume (E10) or less. 3. Do not use gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol by volume (E10). 2. Read the Operator's Manual.
decal125-3809 125-3809 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 6. Warning—shut off the engine before walking away from the machine. 3. Thrown object hazard—shut off the engine and remove any 7. Warning—shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug debris from your path. wire before performing maintenance on the machine. 4.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Setup Unfolding the Handle 1. The machine comes from the factory with oil in the engine crankcase; however, you may need to add oil. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 17). Add only enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Raise the handle to the operating position (Figure 3). g023004 Figure 3 2. Slide the oval locking rings down each side of the upper handle over the lower handle (Figure 3), locking the handle sections together.
Controls Product Overview g023178 Figure 5 1. Recoil-starter handle 2. Sediment cup 4. Choke lever 5. Throttle lever 3. Fuel-shutoff valve Recoil-Start Handle To start the engine, pull the recoil-start handle (Figure 5) quickly to turn the engine over. Refer to Starting the Engine (page 13) for the correct starting procedure. g023003 Figure 4 1. Operator-presence bail 5. Fuel tank 2. Handlebar 6. Seeding rate gauge 3. Throttle control lever 7. Depth-control lever 4. Seed-gate control lever 8.
Throttle Lever Depth-Control Lever Move the control forward to increase the engine speed and rearward to decrease speed; refer to Figure 6. The depth-control lever allows you to set the depth of the cutting blades in 10 cutting positions along with 1 position for transportation. To adjust the depth, remove the hairpin cotter, pull the locking pin out, and move the lever forward or rearward to the desired depth setting (Figure 8). Important: Do not pull the lever side to side as this will bend it.
Seeding-Rate Gauge Seed-Gate-Control Lever Use the seeding-rate gauge to set the seed flow rate. It is calibrated with the machine speed to give you an even seeding rate at any speed. To change the seeding rate, loosen the knob on the gauge and move the gauge pointer to the desired position, then tighten the knob to hold it in place. Push the seed-gate-control lever (Figure 10) forward to start the seed flow, and pull it rearward to stop the seed flow.
Specifications Operation Note: Specifications and design are subject to Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. change without notice. Width 70 cm (27.5 inches) Length (operating) 130 cm (51 inches) Length (with handle stored) 96.5 cm (38 inches) Height (operating) Height (with handle stored) Adding Fuel Fuel Safety 94 cm (37 inches) 63.5 cm (25 inches) Weight • Use extra care when handling fuel.
Starting the Engine • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. 1. Move the choke lever to the left if you are starting a cold engine. 2. Move the throttle lever midway between the SLOW (turtle) and FAST (rabbit) positions. Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel. Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Operating Tips • As seed flow varies greatly between different seed types, fill the hopper with a minimal amount of seed, and run a trial portion of the yard to ensure you have the desired seed output. • For optimal coverage, reduce the seed flow to 1/2 the desired amount and seed the entire yard in 1 direction, then complete a second coverage perpendicular to the first. Power Seeding • Set the cutting blades 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4 inch) into the earth (below the zero position).
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 25 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • • • • Clean debris form the machine. Inspect the air-cleaner elements. Check the engine-oil level. Check the belt tension. If the engine is working but the cutting blades seem underpowered, check the belt tension. • Check the blades for wear or damage. • Check for loose fasteners.
Engine Maintenance 7. Remove the foam element from the paper element (Figure 13). Servicing the Air Cleaner 8. Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. 9. If the paper element is excessively dirty, replace it. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the air-cleaner elements. Every 50 hours—Clean the air-cleaner elements. Clean them more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the cutting blades, shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn the engine switch to the OFF position. Note: To ensure a more accurate measurement, adjust the depth control lever until the engine is also level. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 14) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. g241983 Figure 15 1. Filler tube 2.
Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 25 hours Every 100 hours WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher) g019428 Figure 17 Crankcase Capacity: 1.1 L (37 fl oz) 1. Drain plug Viscosity: See table below 5.
4. Remove the sediment cup and O-ring (Figure 18). g027478 Figure 19 Checking the Spark Plug 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. 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. g020282 Figure 18 1. O-ring 2. Sediment cup Set the gap to 0.76 mm (0.03 inch). 5.
Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Belt Tension 1. Checking the Belt Tension To tighten the belt, loosen the 4 mounting nuts securing the engine to the frame. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the belt tension. If the engine is working but the cutting blades seem underpowered, check the belt tension. 1.
Blade Maintenance 3. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts securing the belt cover to the left side of the machine, and remove the cover. Replacing Worn Cutting Blades 4. Remove the cutting blades drive belt from the machine. 5. Tilt the machine forward onto its nose, resting on a block of wood. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the blades for wear or damage. Note: It will take 2 people to tip the machine forward safely.
Removing the Machine from Storage Storage 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the cutting blades, shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn the engine switch to the OFF position. 1. Check and tighten all fasteners. 2. Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty, worn, or cracked; refer to the engine owner’s manual. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove dirt and grime from the entire machine. 3.
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