Storage - Toro RT600 Operator's Manual

Figure 46
1. Lifting strap
2. Digging chain
6. Shut off the machine and remove the key.
7. Remove the lifting strap from the machine.
Linking the Digging Chain
1. At the end of the chain laying on the ground, loop the
lifting strap around the chain at the digging tooth of
the fifth or sixth link of the chain
2. Raise the chain and position it around the idler wheel
(Figure 46 and Figure
Note: Rotate the auger as necessary to engage the
teeth of auger drive sprocket with the digging chain.
3. Clamp the ends of the chain with a with a chain clamp
at the link rollers at either side of the inner and outer
plates at the master pin
4. Align the hole of a link roller with the holes in the inner
plates at the end of the chain
5. Align the holes in the inner plates and the roller of the
chain with the holes in the outer plates of the other end
of the chain (Figure
6. Align the master pin with the hole in the pin parallel
with the chain plates forward of the idler wheel
42).
7. Insert the master pin through the digging chain plates.
8. Insert the safety pin through the master pin with the
head of the pin toward the idler wheel
Important: Do not install a used safety pin. Only
use a new safety pin.
9. Remove the lifting strap and the chain clamp.
10. Bend the tail of the safety pin down 30° to 45°
42).
11. Adjust the tension of the digging chain; refer to
Checking the Chain Tension (page
3. Idler wheel
(Figure 46).
41).
(Figure 41).
(Figure 42).
42).
(Figure
18).

Storage

1. Before storing the machine, brush off the dirt from
the attachment.
2. Check the condition of the digging chain. Adjust and
lubricate the chain. Replace any worn or damaged
parts.
3. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or worn.
4. Ensure that all hydraulic couplers are connected
together to prevent contaminating the hydraulic system.
5. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces with paint
available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Store the attachment in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Cover the trencher to protect it and keep it clean.
(Figure
42).
(Figure
25