Toro 39521 Operator's Manual

30in stand-on aerator
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Original Instructions (EN)
30in Stand-On Aerator
Model No. 39521—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Form No. 3426-513 Rev D
*3426-513* D

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3426-513 Rev D 30in Stand-On Aerator Model No. 39521—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3426-513* D 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 Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load ............48 Maintaining the Chain ........48 Safety ............... 4 Checking the Torque of the Transmission Safety Alert Symbol ..........4 Output Shaft Nut ........... 49 General Safety ........... 4 Brake Maintenance ..........50 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 decal121-6162 121-6162 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot—lower the tines to the ground; read the Operator’s Manual for the decal116-9391 disassembly procedure. 116-9391 decal120-9570 120-9570 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal121-6163 121-6163 1.
  • Page 6 decal135-1854 135-1854 1. Parking brake 4. Depth setting—lock 2. Tine engagement lockout 5. Read the Operator’s switch Manual before performing maintenance. 3. Tines—down decal121-6164 121-6164 1. Fast 6. Wheels and tines rotate when moving 11. Warning—keep bystanders away. backward 2. Slow 7.
  • 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 decal135-2841 135-2841 3. Warning; tipping hazard—do not use split ramps; use 1. Tipping hazard—do not turn sharply while travelling fast; slow down and turn gradually. full-width ramps to load a machine for transport. 2. Tipping hazard—do not operate the machine near drop-offs. decal116-9392 116-9392 1.
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Service the transmission fluid. – No parts required Service the auxiliary hydraulic fluid. Media and Additional Parts Description Qty.
  • Page 10: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Remove the screw, washer, and ground cable from the engine. Connect the negative battery cable as shown in Figure Servicing the Transmission Fluid No Parts Required Procedure The machine is shipped with transmission fluid; check the transmission-fluid level and, if necessary, add fluid to the appropriate level.
  • Page 11: Removing The Cylinder Stop

    Removing the Cylinder Stop No Parts Required Procedure Note: Raise the tines before removing the cylinder stop. Running the engine charges the hydraulic system and raises the tines. Add a small amount of fuel to the fuel tank; refer g020266 Figure 5 Fueling the Machine (page 19).
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview g267503 Figure 7 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 8) is located on the control console (red lever).
  • Page 13 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 9 Hour meter display g267524 Figure 8 1. LCD Indicators/Information screen 2. Hour display 1.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 the and under the fuel tank (Figure 12). lever is positioned outside the slots. If the machine Use the fuel-shutoff valve to shut off the fuel when has to be pushed by hand, the valves must be in the the machine will not be used for a few days, when...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    To best protect your investment and maintain optimal • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro bones, and other foreign objects.
  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Performing Daily Maintenance

    Fuel Specification Checking the Safety-Interlock System Petroleum Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 fuel or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). Service Interval: Before each use or daily Use an unleaded-gasoline blend with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable.
  • Page 20: During Operation

    During Operation • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. • Start the engine carefully according to instructions During Operation Safety with feet well away from the tines. • Never operate the machine with damaged guards, General Safety shields, or covers.
  • Page 21 – Before refueling. • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the working activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. –...
  • Page 22: Using The Smart Controller/Electronic Depth Control

    Using the Smart Information Screens Controller/Electronic Depth The main information screens include: • The Startup Screens Control • The Default Screen (engine-on) • The Tine Engagement Display Hour Meter/Tine Engagement • Maintenance Reminders and Alerts Display • Alerts and Error Messages The smart controller/electronic depth control monitors the overall electrical system and displays information Start-up Screens...
  • Page 23 • The fourth screen displays the number of hours until The hour meter displays engine hours when the the engine oil maintenance is required. hour glass symbol is flashing. • The display turns off after 5 minutes after the ignition key is switched to the position.
  • Page 24: Operating The Machine

    Maintenance Reminder Screens Service Transmission Reminder The transmission oil maintenance reminder (Figure The hour meter displays the number of engine 23) counts down from the initial break-in service hours until either the engine oil or transmission oil interval of 100 engine hours and then counts down maintenance is due.
  • Page 25 Locking/Unlocking the Tine Depth If the engine is cold, push the choke lever forward to the O position; refer to Choke Lever Setting (page 12). The settings can be locked to ensure that the tine Note: If the engine is warm, pull the choke lever depth is not inadvertently changed by the operator to the O position.
  • Page 26 Driving the Machine Tap the bottom of the multi-function switch to increase the tine depth to remove a longer plug. CAUTION Tap the top of the switch to decrease the tine depth to remove a shorter plug. Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning 1 lever too much ahead of the other.
  • Page 27 To turn left or right, release pressure on the motion-control lever toward the desired turn direction. To make zero-turns, lift your foot off the tine-elevation switch to raise the tines. The head raises in 1 second. Important: Do not make a zero-turn when the tines are in the down position.
  • Page 28: After Operation

    Loading the Machine onto a After Operation Transport Vehicle After Operation Safety WARNING Loading the machine onto a trailer or truck General Safety increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Park machine on level ground, disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key or •...
  • Page 29 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 30: 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 31 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 32: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Change the engine-oil filter (more often in extremely dusty or sandy conditions). • Change the auxiliary hydraulic reservoir filter and fluid. •...
  • Page 33 Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Grease the front caster pivots. • Grease the belt idler pivot. • Grease the caster pivots and hubs. • Lubricate the caster-wheel hubs. Yearly • Lubricate the caster-wheel hubs. • Check the torque of the wheel hub nuts. •...
  • Page 34: Pre-Maintenance Procedures

    Pre-Maintenance Move the pad down until the flanged-head bolts are seated in the keyhole slots (Figure 31). Procedures Tighten the flanged-head bolts to 1978 to 2542 N∙cm (175 to 225 in-lb). Preparing the Machine for Maintenance Perform the following before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 35: Lubrication

    Lubrication Wipe clean the grease fittings with a rag (Figure 32). Connect a grease gun to the fitting (Figure 32). Lubricating the Grease Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins Fittings to ooze out of the bearings. Wipe up any excess grease. Grease type: National Lubricating Grease Institute (NGLI) grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.
  • Page 36: Lubricating The Casters

    Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, Check the condition and tension of the chains; wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove refer to Checking the Condition of the Chains the key. (page 35). Check the chain tension (Figure 33) at both sides of the machine.
  • Page 37 Lubricating the Caster-Hubs Bearings Service Interval: Yearly Removing the Caster-Wheel Assembly Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. g025954 Lift the front of the machine and support it with Figure 36 jack stands.
  • Page 38: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance spacer nut to the end of the axle inside the nut. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel Servicing the Air Cleaner at the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing (Figure 36). Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the primary air-cleaner element (more...
  • Page 39: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Foam and Paper air-cleaner assembly from the inlet duct (Figure 37). Elements Carefully pull the foam element off the paper Important: To prevent engine damage, always element (Figure 37). operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air-cleaner assembly installed. Servicing the Foam Air-Cleaner Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper Element...
  • Page 40 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 100 hours Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil g025899 drains completely.
  • Page 41 Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube, and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 42). g212117 Figure 43 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.
  • Page 42: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours Type for all Engines: NGK BPR4ES or equivalent Air Gap: 0.75 mm (0.03 inch) g025976 Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
  • Page 43: Checking The Spark Arrester

    Checking the Spark Plug Checking the Spark Arrester Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or Machines with a Spark Arrester cracks. Only If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the Service Interval: Every 50 hours engine is operating properly.
  • Page 44: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Open the fuel-shutoff valve; refer to Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve (page 24). Maintenance Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Servicing the Fuel Filter Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
  • Page 45: Electrical System Maintenance

    Removing the Battery Electrical System Maintenance WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing Servicing the Battery sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Service Interval: Every 100 hours •...
  • Page 46 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 47: Servicing The Fuses

    Servicing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance The electrical system is protected by fuses, and requires no maintenance. If a fuse blows, check the component or circuit for a malfunction or short. Checking the Air Pressure Release the cushion from the rear of the machine.
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load

    Adjusting the Caster Pivot and tensioner plate, and the 2 nuts securing the adjustment bolt at the tensioner plate as shown Bearings Pre-Load Figure Note: You must loosen the nuts and bolts that Note: If you disassemble the caster pivot bearings, secure the transmission mount and tensioner ensure that the spring-disc washers are installed as plate at both sides of the machine.
  • Page 49: Checking The Torque Of The Transmission Output Shaft Nut

    Adjusting the Drive Wheel Chain Checking the Torque of the Tension Transmission Output Shaft Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval: Yearly Lift the rear of the machine and support it using Torque the nut (Figure...
  • Page 50: 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 50).
  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 to the front reference bar.
  • Page 53: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System between the control lever and the front reference bar. Maintenance Remove the spring-clevis pin, rotate the turnbuckle clockwise 1 additional turn, and insert the spring-clevis pin (Figure 62). Maintaining the Auxiliary Repeat steps through for the other Hydraulic System traction-control linkage.
  • Page 54 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 55: 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 56 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 68).
  • Page 57 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 58: Tine Maintenance

    Tine Maintenance Secure the cover panel to the chassis with the 2 bolts and 2 washers (Figure 72) that you removed in step 3, and torque the bolts to 37 to Checking the Tines 45 N∙m (27 to 33 in-lb) Service Interval: Before each use or daily Adjusting the Tine Drive Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,...
  • Page 59: Cleaning

    Cleaning the Debris from Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Engine and Service Interval: Before each use or daily the Exhaust System Area 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 (more stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 60: Storage

    Storage Raise the tines, stop the machine, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key. Remove dirt and grime from the entire machine. Important: You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water. Do not pressure-wash the machine.
  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64: Schematics

    Schematics g269827 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 65 g270316 Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. A)
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  • Page 68 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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