Form No. 3376-995 Rev B 30in Stand-On Aerator Model No. 23518—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 33518—Serial No. 313000001 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. Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Model No.
Contents Check Condition and Tension Of Belts ......................31 Transmission Drive Belt Tension ..............................31 Auxiliary Pump Drive Belt Adjustment......................31 Controls System Maintenance .....................................31 Motion Control Linkage Adjustment.........................31 Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................32 Check Auxiliary Hydraulic Oil Level..........................32 Check Hydraulic Transmission Oil Level...............
Safety CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. 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 always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage. WARNING Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. – Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. WARNING from the working area. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. • Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips and rises that change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
DANGER WARNING Charging or jump starting the battery may produce explosive gases. Battery gases can explode causing serious injury. – Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery. – Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space. – Make sure venting path of battery is always open once battery is filled with acid. – Always shield eyes and face from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. 2. Align this edge with a vertical surface, a tree, building, fence pole, etc. 3. Example of how to compare slope with folded edge.
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 lost. 93–6686 1. Hydraulic oil 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 116-9391 120-9570 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 121–6161 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 115-2047 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 121–6162 1.
116-9666 1. Read and understand the Operator’s manual before servicing this machine. 2. Wheel lug nut torque 122-129 N-m (90-95 ft-lb) (4x) every 100 hours 3. Wheel hub nut torque 285-353 N-m (210-260 ft-lbs) every 100 hours 121–6164 1. Fast 2. Slow 6. Wheels and tines rotate when moving 11. Warning—keep bystanders a safe backward distance from the machine. 12. Warning—do not operate the machine 7. Continuous variable setting unless you are trained. 3. Neutral 8. Choke—on 13.
121–6166 1. Tipping hazard—do not turn sharply while travelling fast; slow down and turn gradually. 3. Warning; tipping hazard—do not use split ramps; use full width ramps to load a unit for transport; use a loading ramp at a maximum of 15 degrees. 2. Tipping hazard—do not operate the machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees; do not operate the machine near drop-offs. 116–9392 1.
Setup Media and Additional Parts Description Use Qty. Manual, Operator's 1 Read before operating the machine. Key 2 Start the machine. DANGER 1 Charging or jump starting the battery may produce explosive gases. Battery gases can explode causing serious injury. Checking Tire Pressure • Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery. No Parts Required • Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space. Procedure 1. Check the tire pressure in the drive tires.
1. Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater. Important: Make sure the negative battery cable is disconnected and the battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart for recommended charger settings).
4 Servicing the Transmission Hydraulic Oil No Parts Required Procedure The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil in the reservoir. 1. Run the machine for approximately 15 minutes to allow any extra air to purge out of the hydraulic system. G018375 2. With the unit cold, check the expansion tank and if necessary add Toro Hypr-oil 500 hydraulic oil to the Full Cold line. Figure 5 3. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do not overtighten. 4.
Product Overview 3. Leave the motion control levers in neutral and engage the parking brake. 4. Place the throttle midway between the Slow and Fast positions. 5. Push the choke lever forward into the On position. 6. Turn ignition switch to the Start position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts. Important: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than ten seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between starting attempts.
Choke Control To release, push the handle forward into the detent. Located on the control console (black lever) (see Figure 9). When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting. The choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve Operation Located under the fuel tank. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, during transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked inside a building. Checking the Engine Oil Level Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate 90° to close.
Check Safety Interlock System DANGER When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. Service Interval: Before each use or daily CAUTION If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
2. Lift your foot off of the tine ground engagement foot switch control to raise the tines. 3. On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward into the On position. On a warm engine, leave the choke in the Off position. 3. Place the throttle in the midway between the Slow and Fast positions. 4. Turn ignition switch to the Start position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts. 4.
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.
WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward tip-over could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do not use individual ramps for each side of the unit. • If individual ramps must be used, use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit. Figure 13 • Do not exceed a 15° angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
Maintenance WARNING The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns. WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area. Remove the key from the ignition 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 the front caster pivots. Grease the belt idler pivot. Lubricate the caster wheel hubs. Check the torque of the wheel hub nuts. Check the torque on the wheel lug nuts. Check the transmission output shaft nut torque specification.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule. Lubrication Chart Fitting Locations Initial Pumps Number of Places Service Interval 1. Front Caster Pivots *0 2 Yearly 2. Jackshaft Bearings 1 8 25 hours 3. Wheel Bearings 1 2 25 hours 4. Tine Shaft Bearings 1 4 25 hours 5.
Engine Maintenance tire should not spin freely (more than 1 or 2 revolutions) or have any side play. If the wheel spins freely, adjust torque on spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag. Reapply thread locking adhesive. Service Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.
Check Spark Plugs Fuel System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 160 hours Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See the Engine Owner's Manual. Change Fuel Filter Check Spark Arrester (if equipped) A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.
Electrical System Maintenance DANGER Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an open/shorted battery cell, can cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury. Check Battery Charge Service Interval: Monthly Do not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist. WARNING 2. Make sure the booster is a good and fully charged lead acid battery at 12.6 volts or greater.
Drive System Maintenance Check Tire Pressures Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Check tire pressure in drive tires. Figure 15 1. Positive (+) cable on discharged battery 3. Inflate drive tires to 83-97 kPa (12-14 psi). 2. Positive (+) cable on booster battery 4. Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be inflated. 3. Negative (–) cable on the booster battery 4.
Check Transmission Output Shaft Nut Torque Specification both sides of the adjustment bolts when the chains are properly tensioned. 6. Tighten hydro mounting bolts. Service Interval: Yearly 7. Adjust motion controls as stated in the Motion Control Linkage Adjustment (page 31) section. Torque the nut on the transmission output tapered shaft to 285-353 N-m (210-260 ft-lb). Drive Wheel Chain Tension Adjustment Jackshaft Drive Chain Tension Adjustment 1.
Brake Maintenance 4. Engage the parking brake. 5. Check the distance from the parking brake switch bracket to the hydro brake arm. The distance should be 3.2 mm (1/8 inch). See Figure 19. Adjusting the Parking Brake If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Check the air pressure in the drive tires.
Belt Maintenance Controls System Maintenance Check Condition and Tension Of Belts Motion Control Linkage Adjustment Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Lift the front of the unit and support using jack stands or equivalent support. 3. Push the control levers all the way forward to the front reference bar. 3.
Hydraulic System Maintenance 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other motion control linkage. Check Auxiliary Hydraulic Oil Level Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Lower the tines to the ground. 2. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 3. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use AW-32 hydro oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug.
Important: Apply a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. CAUTION Raising the unit 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 unit to fall, which could cause injury. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn. 5. Reinstall the hose and torque to 50 N-m (37 ft-lb). 6.
Tine Maintenance Cleaning Check Tines Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.) 2. Lift the rear of the unit and support using jack stands or equivalent support.
Waste Disposal Storage 1. Raise the tines, stop the machine, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key. Motor Oil Disposal Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations. 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.
Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. Do not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call for special timing of adjustments procedures (such as valves, governor, etc.).
Problem The engine overheats. The machine pulls left or right (with levers fully forward). The machine does not drive. There is abnormal vibration. The tines do not raise. The tines do not engage the ground. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed or aeration depth. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. The cooling fins and air passages for the engine are plugged. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3.
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