Table Of Contents - Toro TRX-16 Operator's Manual

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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices.................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Setup .......................................................................11
1 Installing the Boom and Chain.........................11
2 Checking the Fluid Levels .............................. 12
3 Charging the Battery (Electric-Start Models
Only) ............................................................. 12
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Key Switch .................................................... 13
Specifications .................................................. 15
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 15
Operation ................................................................ 16
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 16
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 17
Starting the Engine ........................................... 17
Driving the Machine .......................................... 18
Shutting off the Engine...................................... 18
Digging a Trench .............................................. 18
Moving a Non-Functioning Machine.................. 19
Securing the Machine for Transport .................. 19
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 19
Operating Tips ................................................. 20
Maintenance ........................................................... 21
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 21
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 22
Removing the Cover Plate ................................ 22
Removing the Bottom Shield ............................ 23
Lubrication .......................................................... 23
Greasing the Machine....................................... 23
Greasing the Trencher Housing ........................ 24
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 25
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 25
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 27
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 29
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 30
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 30
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 31
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 31
Servicing the Battery......................................... 31
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Replacing the Fuses (Models 22973 and
22974)........................................................... 34
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 34
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Servicing the Tracks ......................................... 34
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 37
Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt ......................... 37
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 37
Adjusting the Traction-Control
Alignment...................................................... 37
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 39
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications........................... 39
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level................... 40
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter ........................... 40
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 41
Trencher Maintenance ......................................... 42
Replacing the Digging Teeth ............................. 42
Checking and Adjusting the Digging Chain
and Boom ..................................................... 42
Replacing the Drive Sprocket ........................... 43
Cleaning .............................................................. 44
Removing Debris from the Machine .................. 44
Storage ................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 46
Schematics ............................................................. 48
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