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Form No. 3417-758 Rev B 24in Stand-On Aerator Model No. 29517—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 39517—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3417-758* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Contents Maintaining the Chain ........37 Checking the Torque of the Transmission Output Shaft Nut ........... 37 Safety ............... 4 Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage....38 Safe Operating Practices........4 Adjusting the Motion Control Tracking....38 Aerator Safety ............ 6 Brake Maintenance ..........
All operators and mechanics should be trained. original equipment or failure to use original The owner is responsible for training the users. Toro parts could lead to serious injury or • Never let children or untrained people operate or death. Unauthorized changes to the machine, service the equipment.
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Operation Safe Handling of Fuels • To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely lightning is seen, or thunder is heard in the area, flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes, The following list contains safety information specific ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall to Toro products and other safety information you grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could must know.
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 missing. decal115-4212 115-4212 1. Hydraulic-fluid level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.
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decal126-7875 126-7875 1. Fuse location 4. Auxiliary (15 A) 2. Relay location 5. Start relay 3. Main (20 A) 6. Not used decal135-3685 135-3685 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before servicing 6. Grease the belt idler pivot every 100 hours this machine.
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decal135-2014b 135-2014 1. Fast 6. Wheels and tines rotate when moving 11. Thrown object hazard—pick up debris backward before operating the machine. 2. Slow 7. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 12. Warning—shut off the engine, engage the parking break, and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine.
Setup Media and Additional Parts Description Qty. Operator's Manual Read before operating the machine. Start the machine. Checking Tire Pressure Servicing the Battery No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure Check the tire pressure in the drive tires. WARNING Note: Proper inflation for drive tires is 152 to CALIFORNIA...
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DANGER CAUTION Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, If the key switch is in the O position, which is fatal if consumed and can cause there is potential for sparks and severe burns. engagement of components. Sparks could cause an explosion or moving •...
Start the engine and raise and lower the tines. Procedure Lower the tines to the ground and refill the reservoir to the FULL COLD line. Transmission fluid type: Toro Hypr-oil 500 Check the fluid level again; repeat steps The machine is shipped with transmission fluid in the through until the level does not decrease.
Controls Product Overview g232039 Figure 4 1. Platform 4. Motion-control levers 2. Parking brake lever 5. Fuel cap g223341 3. Engine controls Figure 5 1. Tine ground engagement 7. Choke foot switch 2. Operator weight 8. Right motion-control lever adjustment control 3.
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g008610 Figure 7 1. O 3. S TART g223330 2. O Figure 6 1. Left motion-control lever 5. Forward 2. Right motion-control lever 6. Neutral Parking-Brake Handle 3. Front reference bar 7. Reverse 4. Front of machine 8. Rear reference bar The parking-brake handle is located on the control console, to the right of the key switch (Figure...
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Operator Weight Adjustment WARNING Control The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very hot. Touching a hot engine or Located on the left side of the control console (see hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns. Figure Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units This feature takes your weight into account to achieve to cool completely before accessing the the correct aerating pressure and plug length and...
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Multi-Function Switch The multi-function switch is located to the left of the hour meter/tine engagement display. This switch allows the operator to do the following: • increase or decrease the depth of aeration plug • lock or unlock the tine depth setting •...
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Screen Icons Start-up Screens The information screen uses the following icons: When the key is switched from O to R position, the following screens display for 2 seconds. The LED status light changes from red to orange to green. The first screen displays the firmware version. Aerating Hours Parking brake g212116...
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engine hours and then counts down from 100 hours for each service interval thereafter. g212117 Figure 14 g030960 Figure 16 The final screen displayed is the hours until transmission oil maintenance is required. If the service is not performed, the time is recorded as Service Transmission negative hours to indicate the number of hours past due for the service (up to -500 hours).
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maintenance reminder by pressing down on the multi-function switch. You can exit the Service Engine screen at any time by turning the key to either the O or the position. TART Alerts and Error Messages The system is capable of displaying the following g030972 errors: Figure 20...
On a warm engine, leave performance of your Exmark equipment, count on the choke in the O position. Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Turn ignition switch to the S position. TART Exmark delivers replacement parts designed to the Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
foot rocker bar hardware, slide the bar forward clockwise until the tines lower and touch the or rearward, and tighten the hardware. ground (but not raise the machine). Important: Keep the drive tires on the Changing the Tine Depth ground at all times to maximize lateral machine stability.
Ensure that the operator safety mechanisms be connected and are in proper operating condition prior to use. Note: If the machine does not pass any of these tests, Do not operate the machine. Contact your authorized Toro distributor. Checking the Normal Engine Starting Circuit System Parking Brake...
Driving the Machine CAUTION Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the machine or injury. • Use caution when making turns. •...
g212139 Figure 25 Left side shown 1. Tie-down location g016673 Figure 24 CAUTION To turn left or right, release pressure on the This machine does not have proper turn motion-control lever toward the desired turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a direction.
Loading the Machine DANGER In certain conditions, fuel is extremely Use extreme caution when loading machines on flammable and highly explosive. A fire or trailers or trucks. Use a full-width ramp to extend explosion from fuel can burn you and others beyond the rear tires instead of individual ramps for each side of the machine.
Adjusting the Front WARNING Reference/Speed Control Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Adjust the front reference/speed control bar for desired maximum forward speed. •...
Maintenance WARNING WARNING While you are maintaining or adjusting the The engine can become very hot. Touching a machine, someone could start the engine. hot engine can cause severe burns. Accidentally starting the engine could Allow the engine to cool completely before seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Grease belt idler pivot. • Grease front caster hubs. • Check the torque of the wheel hub bolts. Yearly • Check the torque on the wheel lug nuts. • Check the torque of the transmission output shaft nut. •...
Engine Maintenance With the engine running, slowly move the motion-control levers forward and lubricate all 4 chains. Service Air Cleaner Check the condition and tension of the chains; refer to Checking the Condition of the Chains Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the (page 37).
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher) Oil viscosity: Refer to the table below. g004216 Figure 29 Important: Do not operate the engine with the oil level below the Low (or Add) mark on the dipstick, or over the Full mark.
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Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 100 hours (May need more often under severe conditions.) 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 drains completely.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 200 hours (more often Service Interval: Every 160 hours in extremely dusty or sandy Type for all Engines: NGK BPR6ES or equivalent conditions). Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing Air Gap: 0.75 mm (0.03 inch) the Engine Oil (page...
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.
Electrical System Note: Ensure that the vent caps are tight and level. Place a damp cloth, if available, over any Maintenance vent caps on both batteries. Ensure that the vehicles do not touch and that both electrical systems are off and at the same rated system Jump Starting the Machine voltage.
Checking the Battery Drive System Charge Maintenance Service Interval: Monthly Caster Pivot Bearings WARNING Pre-Load Adjustment CALIFORNIA Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc Proposition 65 Warning nut until washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turn Battery posts, terminals, and related to properly set the pre-load on the bearings.
Checking the Wheel Hub Checking the Sprocket Bolts Condition Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: Before each use or daily Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, Torque the wheel hub bolts (Figure 39) to 37 to 45 wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb).
Adjusting the Motion Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage Control Tracking Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 29). If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the motion control levers are in the full forward position, Push the control levers all the way forward to the adjust the tracking.
Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Checking the Condition Brake and Tension Of Belts If the parking brake does not hold securely, an Service Interval: Every 50 hours adjustment is required. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 29).
Hydraulic System Start the engine and raise and lower the tines. Lower the tines to the ground and refill the Maintenance reservoir to the FULL COLD line. Check the fluid level again; repeat steps through until the level does not decrease. Maintaining the Auxiliary Hydraulic System Hydraulic fluid type: AW-32 hydro fluid...
Changing the Hydraulic Transmission Filters and Fluid Transmission Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Transmission fluid type: Toro® Hypr-Oil™ 500 or Every 250 hours thereafter Mobil® 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, Important: Use the specified fluid.
Tine Maintenance CAUTION Raising the machine for service or maintenance relying solely on Checking the Tines mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic Service Interval: Before each use or daily jacks may not be enough support or may Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, malfunction allowing the machine to fall, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to...
Adjusting the Return-to-Up Secure the cover panel to the chassis with the 2 bolts and 2 washers (Figure 44) that you Spring removed in step 3, and torque the bolts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 in-lb) WARNING Adjusting the Tine Drive Springs have stored energy.
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.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your authorized Toro distributor. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
O position for a warm engine. 4. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel is in 4. Contact an Authorized Toro service the fuel system. dealer. 5. The air cleaner is dirty. 5. Clean or replace the air-cleaner element.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. A tine is bent. 1. Install a new tine. 2. The tine mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the tine mounting bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 4.
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