Toro GREENS AERATOR 09120, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... of the product it is essential that you or any other operator of the aerator read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started Pay particular attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol The safety alert symbol means CAUTION WARNING or DANGER personal safety instruction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury ...

Page 2: ...icals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm OPTIONAL SPARK ARRESTER In some places a spark arrester muffler must be used because of local state or federal regulations The spark arrester available from your local Toro Distributor is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Forest Service Order the following par...

Page 3: ...stem 17 Training Period 19 Before Aerating 19 Aerating Procedure 19 Transport Operation 19 Page Inspection and Cleanup After Use 19 DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 20 LUBRICATION 21 HOLE QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTING 22 MAINTENANCE 23 29 Changing Hydraulic System Oil 23 Change Transaxle Oil 23 Belt Adjustments 23 Adjusting Service Brake 25 Check Coring Head Chains 25 Servicing Roller Chains 25 Coring Head T...

Page 4: ...o not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly 11 Using the machine demands attention and to prevent loss of control A Use only in daylight or when there is good artificial light B Watch for holes or other hidden hazards C Do not transport machine close to a sand trap ditch creek or other hazard 12 If the tines strike a...

Page 5: ... fumes may be ignited by a spark Always store gasoline in a safety approved red metal container 26 Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired contact an Authorized Toro Distributor To ensure optimum performance and safety always purchase genuine TORO replacement parts and accessories to keep the Toro all TORO NEVER...

Page 6: ...ever Retainer Part No 66 4710 On Engine Part No 66 9050 On Brake Handle Part No 59 9860 On Interlock Switch Assemblies Part No 53 4420 On Engine Part No 94 5310 On Control Panel Part No 80 3910 Near Fuel Tank Cap Part No 27 7310 On Front of Coring Head Cover Part No 59 9930 On Engine Part No 66 9110 On Pulley Guard Part No 94 9111 On Right and Left side of Frame and on Coring Head Part No 67 5360 ...

Page 7: ...Frame Welded steel construction tricycle Service Brake Disc type mounted to transaxle Controls Traction clutch coring head hydraulic lift and key switch on control console Throttle and choke on engine Transaxle shift lever on frame Interlock switches and service brake on steering handle Implement Drive Triple banded V belt from engine to coring head Coring Unit Construction Welded steel frame cons...

Page 8: ...nstalled on machine Set Screw 1 Key 1 Install Handle Assembly Roll Pin 1 Rear Wheel 2 Install Rear Wheels Lug Nuts 8 Tine 5 8 12 Install on Coring Head Ignition Key 1 Frame Height Gauge 1 Timing Rods 4 Use to Time Coring Head Operator s Manual 1 Read Before Operating Machine Parts Catalog 1 Engine Manual 1 Registration Card 1 Fill Out And Return To Toro Description Use Qty ...

Page 9: ...ness hangs freely and is not wrapped around handle 3 Insert roll pin into mounting hole and drive pin in until flush with edge of handle assembly Fig 2 4 Apply loctite 242 to set screw Install screw to handle assembly and tighten Fig 2 INSTALL REAR WHEELS 1 Secure wheels to spindle hubs with lug nuts Fig 3 Torque nuts to 65 90 ft Ib 1 Rear wheel Figure 3 1 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires are over in...

Page 10: ...fill ring Install filler caps IMPORTANT Do not over fill battery Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the machine and severe corrosion and deterioration will result 6 Mount battery on battery pad with terminal posts toward rear of machine Fig 4 7 Secure battery with to battery bolts with clamp washers and wing nuts Fig 4 8 Install the positive cable rubber boot over end to the positive te...

Page 11: ...e the fuel system or cause performance problems Do no use gasoline which contains Methanol If any undesirable operating symptoms occur use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether 1 Remove cap from the fuel tank Fig 6 and fill the 4 5 gallon tank to within 1 inch from the top with unleaded gasoline Install fuel tank cap tightly Because gasoline is flammable caution must be used when st...

Page 12: ...ily thereafter 1 Position machine on a level surface and raise coring head to the full up position 2 Remove dipstick cap Fig 7 from filler neck and wipe it with a clean rag Insert dipstick cap into filler neck then remove it and check level of fluid If level is not within 1 2 inch from the full mark on dipstick add SAE 10W 30 engine oil to raise level to full mark Do not overfill 3 Install dipstic...

Page 13: ...sitions OFF ON and START Rotate key clockwise START position to engage starter motor Release key when engine starts The key will automatically return to the ON position To shut engine off rotate key counterclockwise to the OFF position Traction Drive Lever Fig 9 Shift to desired gear and move traction drive lever to engage position to move forward or reverse One of the hand operated interlock leve...

Page 14: ... Used Ref No 1 2 3 Description Part No No Used Ref No 1 62 4610 Block 8 2 62 4600 Tine Coring 3 4 x 4 3 4 12 3 92 7941 Tine Open Center 3 4 x 4 3 4 12 1 1 3 2 Description Part No No Used Ref No 94 6823 Kit 1 4 Open Center Tine Opt 1 1 94 3421 Block Outboard 8 2 94 3417 Tine Open Center 1 4 x 4 1 4 24 3 94 6822 Block Inboard 4 1 2 1 Description Part No No Used Ref No 94 6814 Kit 3 8 Open Center Tin...

Page 15: ...7 2 3 7 8 6 1 77 5360 Plate Holder Turf 4 2 77 5380 Guard Turf 4 3 77 5350 Clamp Holder Tine 8 4 77 5370 Holder Tine 4 5 323 4 Screw HH 16 6 3253 21 Washer Lock 16 7 3253 7 Washer Lock 16 8 77 5340 Tine Spiker 1 4 x 2 1 2 28 Description Part No No Used Ref No ...

Page 16: ...n Page 14 for tine selection 1 Start the engine refer to Starting Stopping instructions 2 Move coring head lever to UP position to raise coring head 3 Stop engine and raise lock up brackets on each side of chassis Fig 11 Lower coring head until it rests on brackets 1 Lock up bracket Figure 11 1 4 Loosen 2 hex nuts on each tine block until tines can be inserted Insert tines from bottom until they b...

Page 17: ... shift lever to L low for Coring or H high for Transport Note If resistance is encountered during gear selection jog the clutch handle until the gears align Do not shift gears while machine is moving DO NOT FORCE SHIFT LEVER AS DAMAGE WILL OCCUR 6 Move traction drive lever to engage position 7 To engage and lower coring head move coring head lever to down position and hold until coring head is com...

Page 18: ...coring bracket are aligned then insert pin thru holes D Loosen adjusting screw jam nut and 2 flange nuts Fig 18 E Turn ignition switch to start position but do not start engine F While holding ignition switch in the start position tighten adjusting screw until engine cranks G Release ignition switch and tighten adjusting screw one more turn H Tighten adjusting screw jam nut and 2 flange nuts I Res...

Page 19: ...ubber guides hanging from front of chassis to align rows Always have coring head fully raised when transporting and fully lowered when coring so safety interlock system func tions correctly If coring head lowers by it self correct malfunction before continu ing operation CAUTION TRANSPORT OPERATION Make sure coring head is in the up position and coring head lock up brackets are up Set the gear shi...

Page 20: ...Fuel Level Engine Oil Frame Height Air Filter Pre cleaner Condition Clean Engine Cooling Fins Hydraulic System Oil Level Unusual Operating Noises Tine Stomper Arm Condition Hydraulic Hoses for Damage Fluid Leaks Tire Pressure Tighten Loose Fasteners Lubricate Roller Chains1 Lubricate All Grease Fittings1 Touch up Damaged Paint 1 Immediately after every washing regardless of the interval listed Not...

Page 21: ...he bearings and bushings that must be Iubricated are front wheels Fig 21 rear wheel spindles Fig 22 front handle shaft Fig 23 traction roller latch pin Fig 25 and reverse speed control lever Fig 26 coring head switch Fig 27 Lubricate roller chain Fig 24 daily with SAE 30 oil Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 ...

Page 22: ...Adjust depth bolts refer to Adjust Coring Depth Coring to be done in L low gear Unplug tighten or replace tines or tighten tine holder Adjust RPM using tachometer Check freeplay in tine arm and crank bearings Loose coring head pivot points Check coring head timing Check coring head chain tension Replace bearings Tighten or replace if bent or damaged Adjust timing refer to Coring Head Timimg Adjust...

Page 23: ...ose clamp 1 Pump reservoir Figure 28 1 5 Fill pump reservoir refer to checking Hydraulic System Fluid 6 Check all connections for possible leaks CHANGE TRANSAXLE OIL Each year oil in transaxle must be changed If possible run machine just before changing oil Warm oil flows more freely and carries more contaminants than cold oil 1 Place a drain pan below drain plug on axle Clean area around drain pl...

Page 24: ...take up bracket 3 Stop bolt Figure 32 1 2 3 3 If coring head drive belt Fig 33 does not properly engage or disengage when entering or exiting the ground check belt adjustment Coring head mechanism should begin rotating 1 before tines contact turf 1 Coring head drive belt 2 Adjusting screw Figure 33 2 1 A Unlatch and remove coring head cover Fig 34 1 Coring head cover Figure 34 1 B Lower coring hea...

Page 25: ...ng head chains must be checked and adjusted if required 1 Depress chain in span between the idler sprocket and upper crank arm sprocket Applying 8 12 Ibs of force on designated area chain should deflect approximately 25 inch Fig 37 1 Coring head chain 2 Eyebolt nuts Figure 37 2 1 2 Tighten or loosen each eyebolt nut to increase or decrease chain tension Make sure each eye bolt is adjusted equally ...

Page 26: ... the rods pass through each of the timing holes and reinstall chain REMOVING CORING HEAD 1 Start the engine raise the coring head and remove tines from tine blocks 2 Position the coring head lock up brackets in the down position 3 Unlatch and remove coring head cover 4 Remove the coring head drive belt from the engine pulley Fig 40 1 Drive belt 2 Lift cylinder pin 3 Wire harness 4 Wire harness cla...

Page 27: ...o be adjusted so that when solenoid is energized the Iatch will engage the clutch Iever roller There should be a small amount of freeplay between the Iatch and the roIIer The solenoid pIunger must be fulIy retracted When the solenoid is energized it should be possibIe to manually disengage by pushing the clutch Iever forward When the solenoid is de energized the latch should release from the clutc...

Page 28: ...ition engine should accelerate to high speed then shift back to reverse position engine should slow down Readjust if required BATTERY CARE 1 Battery eIectroIyte IeveI must be properIy maintained and the top of the battery kept clean If the Aerator is stored in a location where temperatures are extremeIy high the battery wiII run down more rapidIy than if the machine is stored in a location where t...

Page 29: ... RED RED WHITE BROWN YELLOW M L S B A G L G M B S OPEN OPEN B C D A D1 D3 D2 COMMON OPEN CLOSED 2 1 3 4 5 87 86 30 85 87A 85 86 87A 30 87 D C B A D1 D2 D3 3 AMP 1 AMP GRD 3 AMP D C B A OPEN OFF RUN START G M A CASE G L A B L S E D C B TRACTION INTERLOCK SWITCH N O OPERATION PLUNGER DEPRESSED IN NEUTRAL HIGH REVERSE GEAR POSITIONS PLUNGER NOT DEPRESSED WHEN GOING BETWEEN GEAR POSITIONS CORING HEAD ...

Page 30: ... Handle Spindle Check Battery Fluid Level Check Battery Cable Connections Check Coring Head Chain Tension Check Hydraulic Pump Belt Tension Initial break in at 8 hours Replace Safety Switches Change Transaxle gear Lubricant Replace Hydraulic Oil Adjust Valves and Torque head Bolts Decarbon Combustion Chamber Maintenance Procedure Every 5 hrs Every 100hrs Maintenance Interval Service Annual Recomme...

Page 31: ... member In any correspondence concerning the GREENS AERATOR suppIy model and serial numbers to be sure that correct information and repIacement parts are obtained To order repIacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor supply the following information 1 Model and serial numbers of the machine 2 Part number description and quantity of parts desired Note Do not order by reference number if a ...

Page 32: ... occurs first Contract usage and shared ownership limited to 120 days Product equipped with hour meter This warranty does not apply to parts subject to consumption through use unless found to be defective Examples of parts which are consumed or used up during normal Product operation include but are not limited to blades reels bedknives tines spark plugs castor wheels tires filters belts etc This ...