Table Of Contents; Safety; General Safety - Toro 22473 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Slope Safety ....................................................... 4
Trencher Safety .................................................. 4
Maintenance and Storage Safety........................ 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 6
1 Installing the Boom and Digging
Chain .............................................................. 6
2 Installing the Safety Bar ................................... 7
3 Installing the Spoils Auger................................ 7
4 Checking the Bearing Case Lube
Level ............................................................... 8
Product Overview ..................................................... 9
Specifications .................................................... 9
Attachments/Accessories ................................... 9
Operation .................................................................. 9
Installing and Removing the Attachment ............. 9
Digging a Trench .............................................. 10
Offsetting the Trencher ..................................... 10
Transport Position .............................................11
Transporting the Trencher on a Trailer ...............11
Operating Tips .................................................. 12
Maintenance ........................................................... 13
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 13
Greasing the Trencher ...................................... 13
Servicing the Bearing Case Lube...................... 14
Adjusting the Digging Chain Tension................. 14
Flipping a Worn Boom ...................................... 15
Replacing the Digging Teeth ............................. 15
Replacing the Drive Sprocket ........................... 15
Storage ................................................................... 16

Safety

DANGER
There may be buried utility lines in the work
area. Digging into them may cause a shock
or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 811 or in Australia,
call 1100 for the nationwide marking service).

General Safety

Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
•
Always carry the attachment close to the ground;
refer to Transport Position (page
•
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas.
•
Read and understand the content of this Operator's
Manual before starting the engine.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
components and attachments.
•
Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and pets a safe distance away
from the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this Operator's Manual.
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