Operating Tips - Toro TRX-16 Original Instructions Manual

Operating Tips

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Clean the area of trash, branches and rocks before
trenching to prevent equipment damage.
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Always begin trenching with the slowest ground speed
possible. Increase speed if conditions permit. If the chain
speed slows down, reduce ground speed to keep the
chain moving at its fastest rate. Do not spin the tracks
while trenching.
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Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed) when
trenching.
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Always trench backwards (i.e., in reverse).
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Trench with the chain at a 45° to 60° angle for best results.
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You will be able to dig a trench faster by controlling the
depth with periodic adjustments of the boom.
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If the trencher binds in the soil, reverse the chain
direction. Once the chain is loose, change chain directions
and continue trenching.
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If you need the finished trench to be cleaner than what is
possible with the trencher, you can purchase a crumber
from your dealer. The crumber mounts onto the trencher
head and scrapes the trench clean as you dig.
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To improve the quality of trenches less than 60.9 cm (24
inches) deep, use a 60.9 cm (24 inch) boom.
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If the lift speed of the machine is too slow or too fast,
adjust the bolt indicated in
Figure 24
1. Lift speed adjustment bolt
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Use the correct chain for the ground conditions, as listed
in the following table:
Figure 24.
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Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy Loam/Loam/Loamy
Clay
Wet, sticky clay
Hard soils: dry clay and
compacted soils
Rocky soil/gravel
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Recommended Chain Type
Soil chain (re-configure with
extra teeth for added digging
speed; refer to your Authorized
Service Dealer)
Soil chain
Soil chain
Combination chain
Rock chain