Toro 23516, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Form No 3382 918 Rev B 18in Walk Behind Aerator Model No 23516 Serial No 314000001 and Up Model No 33516 Serial No 314000001 and Up G022080 Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3382 918 B...

Page 2: ...igned for aerating small to mid sized areas of well maintained lawns on residential grounds parks sports fields and on commercial grounds Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and ma...

Page 3: ...th Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are adapted from the ANSI B71 4 2012 and B71 8 2004 standard Training Read the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or...

Page 4: ...not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times un...

Page 5: ...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 20 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recom...

Page 6: ...tenance on the machine 2 Warning do not operate this machine unless you are trained 4 Warning keep hands away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 6 Warning stop the engine before le...

Page 7: ...121 6150 1 Cutting hazard of hand and foot stay away from moving parts 130 2155 121 6222 1 Choke 3 Slow 2 Fast 7...

Page 8: ...The machine comes from the factory with oil in the engine crankcase however you may need to add oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 18 for oil specifications and instructions Product Overview F...

Page 9: ...ove the throttle lever Figure 9 forward to the Choke position After the engine starts pull the throttle lever back to the Fast position Note A warm engine requires little or no choking 1 G022376 Figur...

Page 10: ...our Authorized Toro Dealer Important Use 4 cycle engine oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service category SJ SL SM or higher Crankcase Capacity 0 55 L 18 6 fl oz Viscosity Refer to F...

Page 11: ...ank allows the gasoline to expand Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Store gasoline in an approved fuel container and ke...

Page 12: ...e Starting the Engine 1 Ensure that the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug 2 Open the fuel valve by turning it in line with the fuel hose refer to Fuel Valve page 9 3 Move the engine switc...

Page 13: ...re that the tines penetrate fully into the soil you can add weight to the top of the machine The machine is shipped with 2 weights and has 2 posts that hold the weights 1 2 3 G022089 Figure 18 1 Weigh...

Page 14: ...ire Important If you do not turn off the fuel valve the engine may flood during transport 2 Insert the transport locking pin into the spring bracket 3 Secure the machine to the trailer with chains or...

Page 15: ...n Check the tension of the transmission drive belts Every 100 hours Inspect and adjust the spark plug replace it if necessary Every 200 hours Replace the spark plug Yearly Replace the paper air filter...

Page 16: ...isconnect the spark plug wire 2 Raise the front of the machine to gain access to the chain and block it in place refer to Tipping the Machine page 16 CAUTION If you do not securely block up the front...

Page 17: ...ase and the cover with a moist rag Note Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from entering the air duct leading to the carburetor 4 Remove the cover and remove the foam pre cleaner from the cover Fig...

Page 18: ...p the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 4 Place a drain pan on the ground to the right of the machine 5 Remove the dipstick Figure 27 G016924 Figur...

Page 19: ...Important Replace a cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine 5 Set the gap on the plug to 0 7 to 0 8 mm 0 028 to 0 031 i...

Page 20: ...ck under the front of the machine to hold it up securely Important Do not raise the rear of the machine Raising the rear of the machine will cause the engine to flood and the air cleaner to be fouled...

Page 21: ...uled with gasoline 3 Push on a span of the drive belts Figure 34 with 4 5 kg 10 lb of force If the belts flex more than 6 to 13 mm 1 4 to 1 2 inch adjust the tension as follows 1 2 G022401 Figure 34 1...

Page 22: ...u place a jack stand or block under the front of the machine to hold it up securely 3 Rotate the axle shaft and inspect the tines for wear or damage 4 If any tines are damaged or broken remove the nut...

Page 23: ...ne oil refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 18 7 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is damaged 8 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces Paint is available...

Page 24: ...top the machine and the engine immediately Tighten any loose bolts and replace any broken or missing parts The machine will not drive up hills 1 The drive belt to the transmission is loose 1 Check and...

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Page 28: ...of add on modified or unapproved accessories Failure to perform required maintenance and or adjustments Repairs necessary due to failure to follow recommended fuel procedure consult Operator s Manual...