Maintenance
Note:
Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching
for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.
Note:
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
•
Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise and
latch the handlebar to engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If the machine needs
major repair or you need assistance, contact an
authorized Toro distributor.
•
Ensure that the machine is in safe operating
condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
•
If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
•
Check the tine mounting bolts daily to be sure that
they are tightened to specification.
•
Ensure that all guards are installed, and the hood
is secured shut after maintaining or adjusting the
machine.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Adjust the pump belt.
• Check the torque of the coring head fasteners, tiller handle fasteners and wheel
lug nuts.
After the first 50 hours
• Change the engine oil and filter.
Before each use or daily
• Test the safety interlock system.
• Calibrate the tine ground height before aerating.
• Clean the machine.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Remove debris from the engine screen. (Clean more frequently in dirty operating
conditions.)
• Check the hydraulic lines.
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
Every 25 hours
• Clean the foam air filter element and check the paper element for damage.
Every 50 hours
• Check the tire pressure.
Every 100 hours
• Replace the paper air filter element.
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Replace the fuel filter.
Every 200 hours
• Check the spark plugs.
• If you are not using the recommended hydraulic fluid or have ever filled the reservoir
with an alternative fluid, change the hydraulic fluid and filters.
Every 400 hours
• If you are using the recommended hydraulic fluid, change the hydraulic fluid and
filters.
Every 500 hours
• Inspect the coring head bearings, if needed, replace.
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