Toro 41178 Multi-Pro 1200 Operator's Manual
Toro 41178 Multi-Pro 1200 Operator's Manual

Toro 41178 Multi-Pro 1200 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3358-904 Rev B
Multi-Pro
®
1200 Turf Sprayer
Model No. 41178—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3358-904 Rev B Multi-Pro ® 1200 Turf Sprayer Model No. 41178—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Safety alert symbol. damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at This manual uses two other words to highlight www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, information.
  • Page 3 1 Installing the Anti-siphon Fill Inspecting the Brakes ......... 50 Receptacle ............13 Adjusting the Parking Brake........ 50 2 Installing the Spray Pro Monitor....... 13 Belt Maintenance............ 50 3 Checking the Boom Hinge Springs ....14 Servicing the Drive Belt ........50 4 Completing the Setup: Learning more about Adjusting the Steering Pump Belt......
  • Page 4: Safety

    Chemical Safety Safety Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, Chemical substances used in the spray system comply with these safety instructions and always pay may be hazardous and toxic to you, bystanders, attention to the safety alert symbol, which means animals, plants, soils or other property.
  • Page 5: Before Operating

    • Properly dispose of unused chemicals and If the machine does not function correctly or is chemical containers as instructed by the chemical damaged in any way, do not use the sprayer. Make manufacturer and your local codes. sure that the problem is corrected before the sprayer or attachment is operated.
  • Page 6 3. Turn the ignition key to Off. • The Toro Company strongly recommends installing 4. Remove the ignition key. the optional ROPS Kit when operating on hilly terrain. If you install a ROPS, always wear the seat Important: Do not park the machine on an belt when driving the sprayer.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Keep everyone away. • Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids when cleaning parts. • Do not adjust the ground speed governor. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distributor check the ground speed.
  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 104-8749 1. Spray on 9. Lower the boom. 2. Spray off 10.
  • Page 9 110-5143 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Tipping Hazard—drive slowly over rough terrain and when turning. 3. Falling and arm/leg injury hazards—do not carry passengers 100-8470 and keep arms and legs inside of the vehicle at all times. 4. To stop the engine, press the brake, move the range 1.
  • Page 10 108-3306 107-8640 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; use fresh, clean water for rinsing the tank. 108-3308 106-1355 1. Speed 6. Application rate 1. Warning—do not enter the tank. 2. Calibration distance 7. Calibration volume 3. Speed calibration 8. Flowmeter calibration 9.
  • Page 11 108-3699 1. 30amp fuse, left boom 6. 10 amp fuse, headlights actuator 2. 30 amp fuse, right boom 7. 5 amp fuse, cruise control actuator 3. 15 amp fuse, foam marker 8. 20 amp fuse, spray system 4. Empty 9. Fuse panel 5.
  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. 90 degree fitting Quick coupler Hose adapter Install the anti-siphon fill receptacle. Fill receptacle bracket Flange-head bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch Anti-siphon hose Spray Pro Monitor Spray Pro Decal Bracket...
  • Page 13: Installing The Anti-Siphon Fill Receptacle

    Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 3. Install the hose adapter into the quick coupler from the normal operating position. (Figure 3). 4. Lock the adapter into place by swinging the levers toward the adapter and then secure them with the hairpin cotters (Figure 3).
  • Page 14: Checking The Boom Hinge Springs

    Figure 7 Figure 5 1. Connectors from the 2. Connectors from the 1. Spray Pro monitor 3. Flange-head bolts, sprayer monitor 1/4 x 3/4 inch 2. Bracket 4. Knob 3. Loosely install the 2 carriage bolts, rubber washers, and knobs on the bracket as illustrated in Figure Figure 5 and Figure 6.
  • Page 15: Completing The Setup: Learning More About Your Product

    B. Use the jam nut to compress any spring that 2. View the Operator training material. measure greater than 1.56 inches. 3. Complete the registration card and return to Toro. 4. Store the documentation in a safe place. Figure 8 1.
  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Product Overview G005774 Figure 9 1. Operator’s seat 4. Tank drain 7. Tank lid 10. Boom transport cradle 2. Headlight 5. Chemical tank 8. Left boom 11. Fuel tank 3. Fresh water tank 9. Right boom 6. Anti-Siphon Receptacle Figure 10 1.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Controls Figure 11 1. Steering wheel 4. Sprayer controls 7. Master spray lever 10. Hour meter 2. Spray-Pro monitor 5. Application rate knob 8. Range Selector 11. Vehicle controls 3. Choke 6. Parking brake 9. Voltmeter Accelerator Pedal The accelerator pedal (Figure 12) gives you the ability to Brakes can become worn or can be adjusted vary ground speed of the sprayer.
  • Page 18 Figure 13 1. Parking brake lever Choke Control Figure 14 4. Voltmeter 1. Range Selector The choke control is a small knob to the right of the 2. Ignition switch 5. Headlight switch seat. To start a cold engine, pull the choke control up. 3.
  • Page 19 Pump Switch speed. This is necessary to run the chemical agitation while stationary or operating attachments such as the The pump switch is located on the control panel to the hand sprayer (Figure 14). right of the seat (Figure 16). Toggle this switch forward Important: The range selector must be in the to run the pump or rearward to stop the pump.
  • Page 20 Figure 17 1. Application rate control 3. Boom valves (3) valve 2. Flowmeter 4. Boom by-pass valves Figure 18 1. Agitation control valve 2. Pressure gauge Flowmeter Note: For agitation to work, the pump must be on The flowmeter measures the flow rate of the fluid for and the engine must be running above an idle.
  • Page 21 Spray Pro™ Monitor The monitor has an LCD screen that displays the data you select, a selection dial, and 4 buttons for calibrating The Spray Pro monitor displays and monitors various the monitor (Figure 19). system performance data such as vehicle speed and application rates.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Wheel base 62 inches (157 cm) Calibration Settings Optional Equipment The Toro Company has optional equipment and • Boom Width accessories that you can purchase separately and install • Units of Measure on your sprayer. Contact your Authorized Service •...
  • Page 23: Operation

    Check the Tire Pressure Operation Check the tire pressure every 8 hours or daily to ensure Note: Determine the left and right sides of the proper levels. Fill the tires to 18 psi (124 kPa). Also, machine from the normal operating position. check the tires for wear or damage.
  • Page 24: Pre-Starting Checks

    In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
  • Page 25: Driving The Sprayer

    Driving the Sprayer • After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about 15 seconds before accelerating. Starting the Engine • Avoid hard braking situations for the first several hours of new sprayer break-in operation. New 1. Sit in the Operator’s seat, insert the key into the brake linings may not be at optimum performance ignition switch, and rotate the key clockwise to the until several hours of use has caused the brakes to...
  • Page 26: Filling The Fresh Water Tank

    formulation that would provide increased life to the 3. Determine the amount of water needed to mix the sprayer, use this alternative formulation. amount of chemical you need as prescribed by the chemical manufacturer. As always, remember to clean your sprayer thoroughly 4.
  • Page 27: Operating The Booms

    Operating the Booms selector in the Neutral position, set the parking brake, press the accelerator pedal to the floor, turn The boom lift switches on the sprayer control panel on the pump, and turn the neutral engine speed allows you to move the booms between transport lock On.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Sprayer

    the range selector in neutral and use the neutral 2. Locate the tank drain valve on the left side of the engine speed lock to hold the engine speed up to machine (Figure 25). The valve is on the frame in keep the agitation running.
  • Page 29 3. When the tank has drained completely, install the valve to frame with the lynch pin removed previously and close the drain valve (Figure 26). 4. Fill the tank with at least 50 US gallons (190 L) of clean fresh water and close the cover. Note: You can use a cleaning/neutralizing agent in the water as needed.
  • Page 30: Calibrating The Spray Pro Monitor

    Calibrating the Spray Pro Monitor APPLICATION SPEED RATE CALIBRATION CALIBRATION VOLUME DISTANCE SPEED FLOW METER CALIBRATION CALIBRATION UNITS OF WIDTH MEASURE UNITS G002569 Figure 27 1. LCD screen 5. Decrease, calibration button 9. Speed calibration 13. Calibration volume 2. Selection dial 6.
  • Page 31 Calibrating the Flowmeter 12. When the display begins alternating again, the flowmeter calibration value will have changed; write Note: Perform this calibration procedure each time this number down and save it. This is the calibration nozzles are changed to ensure the greatest accuracy. value for your sprayer.
  • Page 32: Calibrating The Boom Bypass Valves

    15. When the distance is displayed, use the Increase or Decrease calibration buttons to change it to 500 feet (or 150 m). 16. When the display begins alternating again, the speed calibration value will have changed; write this number down and save it. This is the calibration value for your sprayer.
  • Page 33: Transporting The Sprayer

    psi (1.3 bar) and 45 psi (3 bar). If different nozzle pressures are required, set pressure dampener at pressures indicated. Nozzle Dampener 40 psi/2.7 bar 12–14 psi/0.8–0.9 bar Transporting the Sprayer For moving the sprayer long distances, use a trailer. Secure the sprayer to the trailer.
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Every 400 hours • Inspect the pressure dampener bladder and replace if necessary. (see an Authorized Toro Service Distributor) • Inspect the pump check valves and replace if necessary. (see an Authorized Toro Service Distributor) • Change the pump drive gearbox fluid.
  • Page 35: Daily Maintenance Checklist

    Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Inspect the O-rings in the valve assemblies and replace them if necessary. • Change the transaxle/hydraulic fluid and clean strainer. Every 800 hours • Replace the hydraulic filter. Important: Refer to your engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
  • Page 36: Notation For Areas Of Concern

    Notation for Areas of Concern Inspection performed by: Item Date Information If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
  • Page 37: Premaintenance Procedures

    Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Sprayer Jacking the Sprayer Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Lubricate the pump. Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever Whenever the engine is run for routine maintenance comes first)—Lubricate all grease and/or engine diagnostics, the rear wheels of the sprayer fittings.
  • Page 38 Figure 37 Pump drive, four, one each side Figure 35 1. Grease point At the wheels, three on each side 1. Grease point Figure 38 Drive axel at engine, five, one each side and slip joint Figure 36 1. Grease point Steering rods 1.
  • Page 39: Greasing The Boom Hinges

    Figure 41 Figure 40 Right boom Steering pivot above steering rods 1. Grease fitting 1. Grease point 3. Wipe off excess grease. 4. Repeat the procedure for each boom pivot. Greasing the Boom Hinges Greasing the Actuator Rod Service Interval: Every 100 hours Bearings Important: If the boom hinge is washed with water, all water and debris must be cleared from the...
  • Page 40 7. With the pin in place, release the boom and secure the pin with the cotter removed previously. 8. Repeat the procedure for each actuator rod bearing. Figure 42 1. Actuator 4. Cotter 2. Actuator rod 5. Pin 3. Boom pivot pin housing 3.
  • Page 41: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 4. Loosen the knob on the air cleaner cover and remove the cover (Figure 44). 5. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper Checking the Air Intake Screen element (Figure 44). Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the 6.
  • Page 42: Servicing The Engine Oil

    • Alternate oil: SAE 5W30 (below 32° F) 3. Release the latch on the back of the seat and lift the seat forward. Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your distributor in either 15W40 or 10W30 viscosity. See the Parts Catalog for part numbers.
  • Page 43: Changing The Spark Plugs

    6. Fill the crankcase with the correct type of new oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil, steps 8 through 10. 7. Dispose of the used oil filter at a certified recycling center. Changing the Spark Plugs Figure 48 1. Oil drain plug Service Interval: Every 200 hours Type: Champion RC-12YC (or equivalent) 6.
  • Page 44: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty. Maintenance Important: Do not clean the spark plugs. Always replace a spark plug when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. Replacing the Fuel Filter 2.
  • Page 45: Electrical System Maintenance

    Removing the Battery Electrical System 1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking Maintenance brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. Replacing the Fuses 2. Loosen the knobs on the sides of the battery box and remove the battery cover (Figure 54).
  • Page 46: Charging The Battery

    Battery terminals or metal tools could short Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which against metal sprayer components causing is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to • Do not drink electrolyte or allow it to contact explode, resulting in personal injury.
  • Page 47: Drive System Maintenance

    Storing the Battery Drive System If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days, Maintenance remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables Maintaining the Primary Drive disconnected if it is stored on the machine.
  • Page 48: Inspecting The Wheels/Tires

    1. Fill the tank with approximately 80 US gallons 5. Lubricate the moving parts in the areas circled in (303 L) of water. Figure 57 using Toro Dry Lubricant Spray, available through your Authorized Toro Dealer or Distributor. 2. Check and fill all tires; refer to Checking Tire Pressure.
  • Page 49: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Checking the Brake Fluid The brake fluid reservoir is shipped from the factory filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check the level before starting the engine each day. Figure 58 1. Tire center line-back 4. Fixture 5. Axle center line distance 2.
  • Page 50: Inspecting The Brakes

    Inspecting the Brakes Belt Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours Servicing the Drive Belt The brakes are a critical safety component of the sprayer. Inspect them as follows: Checking the Drive Belt • Inspect the brake shoes for wear or damage. If the Service Interval: After the first 8 hours lining (brake pad) thickness is less than 1/16 inch Every 200 hours...
  • Page 51: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System Maintenance Checking the Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid Service Interval: Every 200 hours 1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the transaxle dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag (Figure 65).
  • Page 52: Replacing The Hydraulic Filter

    Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Use the Toro replacement filter (Part No. 54-0110). Important: Use of any other filter may void the warranty on some components. 1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking...
  • Page 53: Spray System Maintenance

    Refuse to operate or work on the sprayer if • this information is not available! Have an Authorized Toro Service Distributor check • Before working on a spray system following internal pump components for damage: make sure the system has been triple •...
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Boom Actuator

    Refer to the Service Manual for instructions on how to bleed air from the actuators or contact an Authorized Toro Service Distributor. Emergency Manual Operation of the Boom Actuators Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 55: Inspecting The Nylon Pivot Bushings

    Figure 70 1. Actuator, right boom 2. Manual relief valve Figure 71 1. Pivot pin 4. Nylon bushing Note: Due to the opposing orientation of actuators 2. Bolt 5. Pivot bracket in respect to each other the manual relief valve is on 3.
  • Page 56: Cleaning

    Cleaning wheel assembly into the body in any other orientation. 6. Install the retaining cap. Cleaning the Flowmeter 7. Connect the wire to the flowmeter. Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Cleaning the Suction Strainer Occasionally, the flowmeter may need to be cleaned to remove an obstruction.
  • Page 57: Storage

    Storage D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. E. Choke the engine. 1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking F. Start and run the engine until it will not start brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove again.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Engine and Vehicle Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The range selector is in a gear other 1. Press the brake pedal and move the than Neutral. range selector to the Neutral position. 2.
  • Page 59 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine will not idle. 1. The fuel tank vent is restricted. 1. Replace the fuel cap. 2. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel 2. Drain and flush the fuel system; add system.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting the Spray System Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action A boom section does not spray. 1. The electrical connection on the boom 1. Turn the valve off manually. Disconnect valve is dirty or disconnected. the electrical connector on the valve and clean all leads, then reconnect it.
  • Page 61 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The Distance is inaccurate. 1. The speed sensor is not calibrated 1. Calibrate the speed sensor. correctly. 2. The speed sensor is damaged. 2. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. The monitor does not display Application 1.
  • Page 62: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic, Vehicle (Rev. B)
  • Page 63 Electrical Schematic, Spray System (Rev. B)
  • Page 64 Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. -)
  • Page 68 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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