Toro 29521 Operator's Manual

30in stand-on aerator
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Original Instructions (EN)
30in Stand-On Aerator
Model No. 29521—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Form No. 3426-517 Rev E
*3426-517* E

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3426-517 Rev E 30in Stand-On Aerator Model No. 29521—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3426-517* E Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Checking the Torque of the Transmission Output Shaft Nut ........... 47 Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearings Safety ............... 4 Pre-Load ............47 Safety Alert Symbol ..........4 Brake Maintenance ..........48 General Safety ........... 4 Adjusting the Parking Brake......48 Safety and Instructional Decals ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    General Safety Safety This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet Safety Alert Symbol and of throwing objects. Toro designs and tests this machine to offer reasonably safe service; however, This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 3) is used both in...
  • Page 5 decal121-6161 121-6161 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. decal115-4212 115-4212 1. Hydraulic fluid level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Read the Operator's Manual. decal121-6162 121-6162 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot—lower the tines to the ground;...
  • Page 6 decal133-8062 133-8062 decal135-1854 decal135-6196 135-1854 135-6196 1. Parking brake 4. Depth setting—lock 1. Electric 3. Engine start relay 2. Tine engagement lockout 5. Read the Operator’s 2. Accessory switch Manual before performing maintenance. 3. Tines—down decal121-6164 121-6164 1. Fast 6. Wheels and tines rotate when moving 11.
  • Page 7 decal135-5948 135-5948 1. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease pressure. 8. Tipping hazard—Do not turn sharply while traveling fast; slow down and turn gradually. Do not operate the machine near drop-offs. Do not use split ramps; use full width ramps to load a machine for transport.
  • Page 8 decal116-9392 116-9392 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before servicing 9. Check the auxiliary hydraulic tank every 50 hours. this machine. 2. Grease the front caster pivots (2x) every 100 hours. 10. Grease the wheel bearings (2x) every 25 hours. 3.
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Media and Additional Parts Description Qty. Operator's Manual Read before operating the machine. Start the machine. Battery Charge Table Voltage Percent Maximum Charging Reading Charge Charger Interval Settings Checking Tire Air Pressure 16 V/ 12.6 or No charging 100% greater required 16 V/...
  • Page 10: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Transmission Fluid No Parts Required Procedure The machine is shipped with transmission fluid; check the transmission-fluid level and, if necessary, add g018126 fluid to the appropriate level. Refer to Checking the Figure 4 Transmission Fluid Level (page 53) for instructions 1.
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview g267503 Figure 6 1. Left motion-control lever 5. Forward 2. Right motion-control lever 6. Neutral 3. Front reference bar 7. Reverse 4. Front of the machine Throttle Lever The throttle lever (Figure 7) is located on the control console (red lever).
  • Page 12 Hour Meter/Tine Engagement Display Located to the left of the ignition switch on the control console. • The hour meter monitors and displays the engine hours. g211730 Figure 8 Hour meter display g267524 Figure 7 1. LCD Indicators/Information screen 2. Hour display 1.
  • Page 13 Key Switch There are 2 ways to activate the display: Tap the multi-function switch either up or down The key switch is located on the right side of the to display the tine-engagement meter. control console (Figure Step on the tine ground-engagement foot switch. Use the key switch to start and shut off the engine.
  • Page 14 Fuel-Shutoff Valve Located on the left and right sides underneath the front of the machine. The fuel-shutoff valve is located behind the engine During normal operating conditions, the washer on and under the fuel tank (Figure 11). the lever is positioned outside the slots. If you need Use the fuel-shutoff valve to shut off the fuel when to push the machine by hand, you must position the the machine will not be used for a few days, when...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro machine and may cause personal injury to the distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all operator or bystanders. approved attachments and accessories.
  • Page 16: Fuel Safety

    Fuel Safety DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Use extreme care when handling fuel. electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or DANGER explosion from gasoline can burn you and In certain conditions gasoline is extremely others and cause property damage.
  • Page 17: Adding Fuel

    Adding Fuel WARNING Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. DANGER Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. explosion from fuel can burn you and others •...
  • Page 18: Performing Daily Maintenance

    Important: Do not fill the tank more than WARNING 6 mm (1/4 inch) from the top of the tank Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, because the fuel must have room to expand. which is an odorless deadly poison that can Install the fuel-tank cap and wipe up any spilled kill you.
  • Page 19 – Before and while backing or changing direction, WARNING look behind, down, and side-to-side for small Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories children. can become entangled in rotating parts. – Never allow children to operate the machine. Contact with the rotating parts can –...
  • Page 20: Using The Smart Controller/Electronic Depth Control

    Using the Smart Controller/Electronic Depth Control Hour Meter/Tine Engagement Display The smart controller/electronic depth control monitors the overall electrical system and displays information in the hour meter/tine engagement display. The controller displays machine hours, interlock status, and maintenance reminders. Screen Icons g222486 The information screen uses the following icons: Figure 13...
  • Page 21 Information Screens The fourth screen displays the number of hours until the engine oil maintenance is required. The main information screens include: • The Startup Screens • The Default Screen (engine-on) • The Tine Engagement Display • Maintenance Reminders and Alerts •...
  • Page 22 Maintenance Reminder Screens • The hour meter displays engine hours when the hour glass symbol is flashing. The hour meter displays the number of engine • The display turns off after 5 minutes after the hours until either the engine oil or transmission oil ignition key is switched to the position.
  • Page 23: Operating The Machine

    Service Transmission Reminder If the engine is cold, push the choke lever forward to the O position; refer to Throttle The transmission oil maintenance reminder (Figure Lever (page 11). 22) counts down from the initial break-in service interval of 100 engine hours and then counts down Note: If the engine is warm, pull the choke lever from 250 hours for each service interval thereafter.
  • Page 24 Locking/Unlocking the Tine Depth Tap the top of the switch to decrease the tine depth to remove a shorter plug. Setting Note: You can make tine-depth adjustments with the The settings can be locked to ensure that the tine multi-function switch only. The ideal plug depth is 6.4 depth is not inadvertently changed by the operator to 7.6 cm (2-1/2 to 3 inches).
  • Page 25 To make zero-turns, lift your foot off the tine engagement foot switch control to raise the tines. The head raises in 1 second. Important: Do not make a zero-turn when the tines are down, otherwise you may tear the turf. To stop the machine, move both motion-control levers to the neutral position.
  • Page 26: After Operation

    After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Park machine on level ground, disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop and allow the machine to cool before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or storing.
  • Page 27 Loading the Machine onto a Transport Vehicle WARNING Loading the machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. • Use only a single, full-width ramp; do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine.
  • Page 28 Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Raise the tines of the machine before driving onto the trailer or truck.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Unauthorized modifications to the original equipment or While maintenance or adjustments are being failure to use original Toro parts could lead made, someone could start the engine. to serious injury or death. Unauthorized Accidental starting of the engine could changes to the machine, engine, fuel or seriously injure you or other bystanders.
  • Page 30 WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. – If equipped, make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying...
  • Page 31: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. • Change the engine-oil filter (more often in extremely dusty or sandy conditions). After the first 5 hours • Check the torque of the wheel hub nuts. •...
  • Page 32: Pre-Maintenance Procedures

    Pre-Maintenance Accessing the Console Compartment Procedures Removing the Console Pad Preparing for the Machine Loosen the 4 flanged-head bolts that secure the for Maintenance pad to the left and right console panels (Figure 30). Perform the following before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 33: Lubrication

    Lubrication Wipe clean the grease fittings with a rag (Figure 31). Connect a grease gun to the fitting (Figure 31). Lubricating the Grease Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Fittings Wipe up any excess grease. Grease type: National Lubricating Grease Institute (NGLI) grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.
  • Page 34: Lubricating The Casters

    Lubricating the Casters Lubricating the Caster-Hubs Bearings Grease type: National Lubricating Grease Institute (NGLI) grade No. 2 multi-purpose gun grease. Service Interval: Yearly Greasing the Caster Pivots Removing the Caster-Wheel Assembly Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, Service Interval: Yearly wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove Remove cap and hex plug from the top of the the key.
  • Page 35 mm (1/8 inch) from the outer surface of the spacer nut to the end of the axle inside the nut. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel at the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing (Figure 34).
  • Page 36: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Inspect the both elements for tears, an oily film, or damaged (Figure 35). Important: Replace the element(s) if it is Servicing the Air Cleaner worn or damaged. Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace Wash the foam element in liquid soap and them if they are damaged or excessively dirty.
  • Page 37: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil Engine-Oil Specifications Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or later) Engine-Oil Capacity: 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) with the filter g025899 removed; 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) without the filter removed Engine-Oil Viscosity: Refer to the table below. g004216 Figure 36 Checking the Engine-Oil Level...
  • Page 38 Changing the Engine Oil Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube, and slowly add the Service Interval: After the first 5 hours additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure Every 100 hours 40).
  • Page 39 g025976 g212117 Figure 41 Service Engine Screen Press down the multi-function switch. The engine-oil maintenance reminder resets to 100.0 (hours), exits the Service Engine screen, and returns to the default screen. Note: You can exit the Service Engine screen at any time by turning the key to either the OFF or the START positions.
  • Page 40: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Service Interval: Every 160 hours Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a Type for all Engines: NGK BPR4ES or equivalent black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.
  • Page 41: Checking The Spark Arrester

    Checking the Spark Fuel System Arrester Maintenance Machines with a Spark Arrester Servicing the Fuel Filter Only Service Interval: Every 50 hours Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever WARNING comes first) Hot exhaust system components may ignite Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
  • Page 42: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Open the fuel-shutoff valve; refer to Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve (page 23). Maintenance Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Checking the Safety-Interlock System Service Interval: Before each use or daily CAUTION If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal...
  • Page 43: Servicing The Battery

    Servicing the Battery Removing the Battery Service Interval: Monthly WARNING Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use Battery terminals or metal tools could short a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery against metal machine components, causing terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of sparks.
  • Page 44 Charging the Battery WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from the battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity) to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
  • Page 45 Choose jumper cables with color coded or DANGER polarity labeled cables or clamps. Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an Connecting the Jumper Cables open/shorted battery cell, can cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury. CAUTION Do not jump start a weak battery if these Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly...
  • Page 46: Servicing The Fuses

    Drive System Starting the Engine and Removing the Jumper Cables Maintenance Start the engine. Remove the negative cable from the engine block (Figure 49). Checking the Air Pressure Remove the negative cable from the discharged in the Tires battery (Figure 49).
  • Page 47: Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Lug Nuts

    Checking the Torque of the Adjusting the Caster Pivot Wheel Lug Nuts Bearings Pre-Load Service Interval: Yearly Note: If you disassemble the caster pivot bearings, ensure that the spring-disc washers are installed as Torque the wheel lug nuts (Figure 51) to 122 to 129 shown in Figure N∙m (90 to 95 ft-lb).
  • Page 48: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Brake Switch Park the machine on a level surface. Adjusting the Parking Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Brake Prior the adjusting the brake switch ensure that the parking brake is properly adjusted; refer to If the parking brake does not hold securely, an Adjusting the Parking Brake (page 48).
  • Page 49: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Auxiliary Pump-Drive Belt Checking the Condition Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to and Tension of the Belts stop before leaving the operating position. Loosen the locknut (3/8 inch) that secures the Service Interval: Every 50 hours auxiliary pump-idler pulley to the chassis of the Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,...
  • Page 50: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction-Control Linkage Park the machine on a level surface. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Push the control lever all the way forward toward the front reference bar.
  • Page 51: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System Repeat steps through until there is a gap approximately 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) Maintenance between the control lever and the front reference bar. Remove the spring-clevis pin, rotate the Maintaining the Auxiliary turnbuckle clockwise 1 additional turn, and insert the spring-clevis pin (Figure 59).
  • Page 52 of the fluid. The Cold level shows the level of At the front of the auxiliary hydraulic pump, the fluid when it is at 24°C (75°F). The Hot remove the inlet hose from the hydraulic fitting level shows the level of fluid when it is at 107°C in the pump, place the end of the hose in a drain (225°F).
  • Page 53: Maintaining The Transmission

    Do not change the hydraulic system fluid Transmission Fluid Specification (except for what can be drained when changing filter), Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic fluid or Mobil® 1 unless the fluid has been contaminated or been 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. extremely hot.
  • Page 54 Apply a thin coat of specified fluid onto the seal of the new transmission filter. Install the filter by rotating it clockwise onto the filter adapter until the seal contacts the base of the adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to 1 turn (Figure 65).
  • Page 55 Start the engine and move the throttle midway transmission screen, and returns to the default between the S and F positions screen. Disengage the parking brake. Note: You can exit the service transmission screen at any time by turning the key to either the OFF or Slowly move the motion-control levers in the the START positions.
  • Page 56: Chain Maintenance

    Chain Maintenance • Drive wheel chain • Tine drive chain The chains should move up and down 6 to 12 Checking the Condition of mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch). the Sprockets Service Interval: Before each use or daily Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key.
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Drive Wheel Chain Tension

    Adjusting the Drive Wheel and tensioner plate, and the 2 nuts securing the adjustment bolt at the tensioner plate as shown Chain Tension Figure Note: You must loosen the nuts and bolts that Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, secure the transmission mount and tensioner remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to plate at both sides of the machine.
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Tine Drive Chain

    Adjusting the Tine Drive Tine Maintenance Chain Checking the Tines Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to Service Interval: Before each use or daily stop before leaving the operating position. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, Remove the rear cover;...
  • Page 59: Chassis Maintenance

    Chassis Maintenance Secure the cover panel to the chassis with the 2 bolts and 2 washers (Figure 74) that you removed in step 3, and torque the bolts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 in-lb) Checking for Loose Hardware Service Interval: Before each use or daily Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,...
  • Page 60: Cleaning

    Removing the Engine Cleaning Shrouds and Cleaning the Wash the machine as needed using water alone or with a mild detergent. You may use a rag when Cooling Fins washing the machine. Service Interval: Every 80 hours Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean the machine.
  • Page 61: Waste Disposal

    Waste Disposal Storage Disposing of the Engine Oil Preparing the Machine for Storage Engine oil and hydraulic fluid are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local Service Interval: Yearly regulations.
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Important: Ensure that all operator-safety mechanisms are connected and in operating condition before using the machine. The following table lists 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.). Have this work done by your Engine Service Dealer.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting Table Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The parking brake is not engaged. 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. The brake switch is not adjusted 2. Adjust the brake switch. properly. 3. The battery does not have a full 3.
  • Page 64 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The transmission belt worn, loose, or 1. Change the belt. broken. 2. The transmission belt is off a pulley. 2. Change the belt. There is abnormal vibration. 1. A tine is bent. 1.
  • Page 65: Schematics

    Schematics g269827 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 66 g270316 Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 67 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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