Toro 25500 Operator's Manual
Toro 25500 Operator's Manual

Toro 25500 Operator's Manual

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RT1200 Traction Unit
Model No. 25500—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 25500A—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 25500C—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 25500W—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3395-883 Rev A
*3395-883* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3395-883 Rev A RT1200 Traction Unit Model No. 25500—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 25500A—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 25500C—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 25500W—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3395-883* A Register at www.Toro.com.
  • Page 2 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Toro Service Dealer Figure 1 or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the 1.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ................4 Figure 2 ................5 Electrical Line Safety ..........7 1. Safety alert symbol Gas Line Safety ............7 Communication Line Safety........7 This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Water Line Safety ............ 7 Important calls attention to special mechanical information Safety and Instructional Decals .........
  • Page 4: Safety

    Disconnecting the Alternator Wiring......74 standards and with the instructions in this Operator’s Disconnecting the Computer-module Manual. Modifications to this machine should be made Connectors ............74 only by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Connecting the Computer-module Connectors ............74 WARNING Connecting the Alternator Wiring......75 Welding, cutting, or drilling parts of the machine Closing the Machine ..........75...
  • Page 5 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and • attachments are needed to properly and safely perform Use only Toro-approved attachments. Attachments can change the stability and the operating characteristics of the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6: Slope Operation

    ROPS has been in an accident. – Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the • Replace a damaged ROPS using only genuine Toro engine is running. Allow the engine to cool before replacement parts; do not repair or modify the ROPS.
  • Page 7: Electrical Line Safety

    Gas Line Safety • Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery. • Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks WARNING or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks; never use If you damage a gas line, an immediate explosion your hands.
  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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 lost. Figure 4 Figure 5 1. Decal 125-6689 7. Decal 125-6694 (2 decals, 1.
  • Page 9 117-2718 125-4963 1. Warning—do not touch hot surfaces. 125-6157 1. Disconnect the battery 3. On/Start power. 2. Off/Stop 4. Read the Operator’s Manual. 125–6135 125-6671 1. Explosion hazard; electric shock hazard—call local utilities before digging. 125–6139 1. Lift point; tie down point...
  • Page 10 125-8479 125-6689 1. Burn hazard from contents under pressure—read the Operator’s Manual. 1. Warning—keep away from 2. Cutting/dismemberment hot surfaces. hazard, fan—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and safety devices in place. 125-8480 1. Warning—no riders 125-6694 1. Tie-down point 125-8481 1.
  • Page 11 125-8499 1. Warning—read the 3. Forward 125-8482 Operator's Manual. 1. Hydraulic return 2. Reverse 4. Transmission—gear selection 125–8483 131-0439 1. Hydraulic fluid; read the Operator’s Manual. 1. Differential—lock 2. Differential—unlock 125-8484 127-1829 1. 12-volt receptacle 1. Oil drain...
  • Page 12 131-0440 1. Parking brake—engage 2. Parking brake—disengage 130-7539 1. Electrical power 3. Engine—run 2. Engine—stop 4. Engine—start 125-8495 1. Tilt the machine right 6. Sideshift—left (optional 11. Auxiliary hydraulic (optional 16. Trencher—fast rotation attachment) kit) (optional accessory) 2. Tilt the machine left 7.
  • Page 13 125-8496 1. Backfill blade/vibratory plow—tilt/swing left 8. Rear wheel steering—turn the wheels right; machine will turn left 2. Backfill blade/vibratory plow—tilt/swing right 9. Rear wheel steering—auto center (optional kit) 10. Lower the attachments 3. Backfill blade/vibratory plow—lower 4. Backfill blade/vibratory plow—raise 11.
  • Page 14 130-7540 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 4. Warning—keep bystanders away from 7. Explosion hazard; electric shock the machine. hazard—before digging call the local utilities service. 2. Warning—do not operate the machine 5. Warning—keep away from moving 8. Read the Operator's Manual for unless you have received instruction.
  • Page 15: Product Overview

    Product Overview Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Figure 9 through Figure 16) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Command Center Home Screen Controls Use the buttons on the command center to control the operation of machine functions, and to navigate to the machine setup and diagnostic screens (Figure Figure 7...
  • Page 16: Machine Controls

    Throttle Button • Throttle-up Button—Press the throttle-up button (button 7), located at the bottom-right corner of the command center, to increase the engine speed (Figure Note: Press the button repeatedly to increase the engine speed up to the maximum engine speed (2,450 rpm). •...
  • Page 17: Traction-Control Cluster

    • Key Switch Move the utility-traction joystick forward to move the machine forward (Figure 14). Use the key switch to power the electrical accessories, start the • Move the traction joystick rearward to move the machine machine, and stop the machine (Figure 11).
  • Page 18 • Push the joystick forward to lower the backfill blade or Rear-Wheel-Steering Switch vibratory plow or pull the joystick rearward to raise the The switch for the rear-wheel steering is used to control the backfill blade or vibratory plow (Figure 15).
  • Page 19: Operator Seat And Seat Belt

    Note: The neutral-indicator light turns on when you Attachment-Elevation Switch turn the key switch to the On position and both the The attachment-elevation switch raises and lowers an utility-traction-control and attachment-control levers are in attachment mounted at the rear of the machine. the Neutral position.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or • To release the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Battery-Disconnect Switch The battery-disconnect switch is located behind the right...
  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation • Gather all relevant information available about the job site before you begin working. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine • Review all blueprints and other plans, and identify all from the normal operating position. existing or proposed structures, characteristics of the landscape, and other proposed jobs in the area scheduled at the same time as your job.
  • Page 22 portion should be low or ultra-low sulfur. Observe the WARNING following precautions: Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term • The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification exposure to fuel vapors can cause serious injury ASTM D6751 or EN14214. and illness.
  • Page 23 Note: Remove the cap slowly to reduce the air pressure buildup. 2. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the neck to allow space for the fuel to expand. Note: The fuel tank capacity is 182 L (48 US gal). 3.
  • Page 24: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Figure 25 temperatures below -5°C (23°F). However, continuous use of low-viscosity oil can decrease engine life. 5. Insert the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube, then Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from an Authorized remove the dipstick (Figure 24).
  • Page 25: Checking The Coolant Level In The Reservoir

    One bottle is sufficient for 15.1 to 22.7 L (4.0 to 6.0 US and remove the ignition key. gal) of hydraulic fluid; you can order this additive from an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. 2. Allow the engine to cool. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, and put all the 3.
  • Page 26: Checking The Restricted Air-Cleaner Indicator

    Checking the Restricted • Clean machine components that you use. Air-Cleaner Indicator • Remove any loose items from the machine. • Check the machine for broken, damaged, loose, or Service Interval: Before each use or daily missing parts. Replace, tighten, or adjust these parts 1.
  • Page 27 Using the Home Screen Use the previous screen, next screen, down screen, or up screen buttons to display either the rpm home screen (A of Figure 30), the % load home screen (B of Figure 30) or the main selection screen (C of Figure 30).
  • Page 28 Note: If the indicator goes into the red area, reduce the engine speed to idle for a few minutes to allow the engine to cool, then stop the engine. Check the coolant level, for debris on the radiator, or for a thermostat that does not operate correctly.
  • Page 29 Note: If this message is displayed, stop the engine and replace the hydraulic-return filter. • Hydraulic-charge filter restriction (traction motor)—This message is displayed if the charge filter for the traction motor is restricted (Figure 35). Note: If this message is displayed, stop the engine and replace the hydraulic-charge filter for the traction motor.
  • Page 30 1. Return to the previous screen Accessing the Trencher Setup Function Screen Note: You need the PIN to access this screen; to obtain the PIN, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor. Figure 36 Use the trencher setup screen to access calibration settings 1.
  • Page 31 Figure 39 Accessing the Engine Errors Information Screen Use the trencher diagnostic screen (Figure 40) view suspect Figure 38 part number—failure mode identifier (SPN-FMI) codes for the engine; contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Display brightness 3. Increase brightness indicator 2.
  • Page 32 Using the PIN screen Note: This procedure requires that you have the PIN number, which you can obtain from an Authorized Service Dealer. Note: To access the trencher setup function for the machine, you must enter the unique 8-digit identification number assigned into the PIN screen.
  • Page 33: Operating The Engine

    Operating the Engine intake air to warm up before starting. When the intake air is at the proper temperature for starting the engine, the wait-to-start indicator in the display turns off. Before Starting the Engine 2. Turn the key switch to the Start position. 1.
  • Page 34: Operating The Machine In Extreme Conditions

    Operating the Machine in Extreme Conditions Both hot and cold weather place unusual demands upon the machine and the attachments. You can minimize temperature-related problems on the machine by performing the following steps: Operating the Machine in Hot Weather 1. Clean all dirt and debris from the radiator, heat exchanger, hydraulic-fluid cooler, and engine area to Figure 43 ensure that there is proper air flow to cool the engine.
  • Page 35: Operating The Parking Brake

    Driving and Stopping the 4. Check the coolant mixture before you operate the machine in cold weather. Use only a 50% ethylene Machine glycol and 50% water mixture in the cooling system year round. Using the Traction-Control Pedal 5. Before operating the machine, move it at low speed and actuate each hydraulic control several times to The traction-control pedal controls the direction and the warm the oil.
  • Page 36 Steering the Machine Using the Front-wheel Steering Use the steering wheel to control the front-wheel steering (Figure 46). Note: The front-wheel steering and rear-wheel steering operate independently (unless the machine is equipped with the optional advanced steering control). Figure 47 1.
  • Page 37: Operating The Transmission

    Important: If you must temporarily park the Gear Machine Task machine on a slope or an incline, position the Selection machine at a right angle to the slope, with the Trenching, hard plowing, and boring front of the machine toward the bottom of the hill. Light trenching and backfilling Ensure that the machine is behind an object that will not move.
  • Page 38: Preparing To Operate The Machine

    Installing the Tilt-lockout Pin 1. Use the tilt switch to align the hole in the chassis-lockout bracket with the holes in the axle-lockout bracket (Figure 49). 2. Remove the hairpin from the tilt-lockout pin (Figure 50). Note: The tilt-lockout pin should be stowed in the vertical hole in the axle-lockout bracket.
  • Page 39: Using The Power Port

    Note: You must sit in the operator seat before you move the machine; otherwise, the machine will not move. Note: The utility-traction lever controls the speed of the machine. The farther that you move the lever from the Neutral position, the faster the machine moves. Important: Control the speed of the machine travel with the utility-traction lever, not the throttle.
  • Page 40: Completing The Work For The Day

    Moving a Non-functioning Machine Repair a non-functioning machine on the job site, if possible. Otherwise, you must lift the machine with a spreader bar and transport the machine to a repair facility. Completing the Work for the When you complete your work for the day, do the following: 1.
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the oil level in the wheel hubs. After the first 100 hours • Check the oil level in the front and rear axles. • Change the oil in the wheel hubs. After the first 200 hours •...
  • Page 42: Premaintenance Procedures

    If you do not understand the service procedures 2. Connect the grease gun to the grease fittings for the for this machine, contact an Authorized Toro upper and lower pivots; apply 2 or 3 pumps of grease Service Dealer or obtain the service manual for this...
  • Page 43 Greasing the Front and Rear Drive Shafts Service Interval: Every 500 hours 1. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. 2. Connect the grease gun to the grease fitting for the slide coupling at the forward end of the drive shaft, and apply 2 or 3 pumps of grease to the fitting (Figure 57).
  • Page 44: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Before maintaining the engine, perform the following steps: 1. Park the machine on level ground, lower all attachments, and stop the engine. 2. Remove the ignition key and allow the engine to cool for 2 or 3 minutes. Accessing the Engine Removing the Side Panels 1.
  • Page 45: Servicing The Engine Oil And Filter

    5. Repeat steps at the other latch. Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from an Authorized 6. If the backhoe is installed on the machine, do the Toro Service Dealer in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity following substeps: with API classification CH-4 or higher.
  • Page 46 Figure 65 1. Oil-filter head 2. Oil filter Figure 63 1. Engine-oil drain fitting 3. Rotate the oil filter to the left and remove the oil filter (Figure 65). 5. Remove the cap from the drain fitting and allow the Note: Recycle the used oil filter according to local engine oil to drain completely (Figure...
  • Page 47: Checking The Crankcase Breather Tube

    4. Inspect the tube for cracks or damage; replace a cracked Note: Do not replace an old air cleaner element with an or damaged tube; refer to an Authorized Toro Dealer. element that is more than 5 years old; check the date of manufacture on the end cap of the element.
  • Page 48 Checking the Air-intake Piping Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air-intake piping for wear, damage, and loose fasteners. Every 250 hours—Check the air-intake piping for wear, damage, and loose fasteners. Inspect the air-intake piping for wear, damage, and loose clamps (Figure 68).
  • Page 49: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel System Draining Water from the Fuel Tank Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop the engine. 2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug in the fuel tank. Figure 71 3. Unscrew the drain plug from the fuel tank and drain 1.
  • Page 50 3. Install a new breather into the pipe coupling hand tight (Figure 72). 4. Install the right side panel; refer to Installing the Side Panels (page 45). Replacing the Fuel Filters Service Interval: Every 500 hours The engine on this machine uses a dual fuel-filter system, with a primary fuel filter and a secondary fuel filter.
  • Page 51 Authorized bleeding procedure or contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for assistance. Toro Service Dealer. 8. If the engine does not start, pump the priming pump...
  • Page 52: Electrical System Maintenance

    Servicing the Battery Electrical System Maintenance WARNING Exposure to battery acid or a battery explosion can cause serious personal injury. Maintaining the Battery Before you service a battery, always wear face protection, protective gloves, and protective Accessing the Battery clothing. Remove the battery cover as follows: 1.
  • Page 53: Charging The Battery

    Connecting a Booster Battery 6. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground point, such as the nut at the pivot point for the alternator (Figure 77). WARNING 7. Start the engine; refer to steps through Starting Charging the battery produces gasses that can the Engine (page 33).
  • Page 54: Replacing A Fuse

    4. Connect the battery charger to the electrical source. Important: Do not overcharge the battery. Note: Charge the battery as shown in the following table: Battery Charging Settings and Times Charger Setting Charging Time 4 to 6 amperes 30 minutes Figure 80 25 to 30 amperes 10 to 15 minutes...
  • Page 55: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Note: Before you add air, ensure that the tire is properly installed on the machine, or put the wheel in a Maintenance restraining device, such as a tire inflation cage. 2. Remove the cap from the valve stem. Servicing the Tires 3.
  • Page 56: Servicing The Axles

    Servicing the Axles Hub-and-axle oil specification: Mobilfluid 424 Checking the Oil Level in the Wheel Hubs Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 250 hours Note: Have another person help you align the oil plugs in the axles when you service the axle oil. 1.
  • Page 57 Checking the Oil Level in the Axles Wheel hub oil capacity: approximately 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Toro Premium Gear Oil is available from an Authorized Toro Every 250 hours Service Dealer. See the parts catalog for part numbers.
  • Page 58 Front axle oil capacity: approximately 9 L (9.5 US qt) Rear axle oil capacity: approximately 9 L (9.5 US qt) Toro Premium Gear Oil is available from an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. See the parts catalog for part numbers. 1. Place a drain pan under the pinion housing of the axle...
  • Page 59 Figure 89 Figure 90 Front Axle Rear Axle 1. Front-axle housing 4. Pinion housing 1. Rear-axle housing 4. Fill plug 2. Oil-servicing equipment 5. Sight port 2. Forward 5. Sight port 3. Fill plug 3. Oil-servicing equipment 6. Fill the axles with the specified oil through the sight port until the oil is level with the threads at the bottom of the port (Figure 89...
  • Page 60: Servicing The Transmission

    Cleaning the Axle Breathers Servicing the Transmission Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours Transmission-oil specification: Mobilfluid 424 1. Clean the area around the breathers with a cleaning solvent (Figure 91 Figure 92). Checking the Oil Level in the Transmission Service Interval: Every 100 hours Important: If you operate the machine while the level of the transmission oil is below the recommended level, you may damage the transmission and the parking brake.
  • Page 61 Changing the Transmission Oil 3. Apply PTFE thread sealing tape to the threads of the plug. Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours 4. Fill the transmission with the specified oil through the fill port (Figure 95). Draining the Transmission Oil Important: When you fill the transmission with Note: If possible, drain the oil when it is warm.
  • Page 62 Changing the Transmission Filter 9. Check the transmission oil level; if the level is low, add the specified oil to the transmission; refer to Filling the Service Interval: Every 500 hours Transmission with Oil (page 61). Note: You can access the transmission filter from underneath Important: When you fill the transmission with the right side of the machine, inboard of the hydraulic tank.
  • Page 63: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System 2. Allow the engine to cool. 3. Remove the left side panel; refer to Removing the Side Maintenance Panels (page 44). 4. Check the coolant level by looking at the sight gauge in Servicing the Cooling System the side of the surge tank (Figure 97).
  • Page 64: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Checking the Condition of Cooling System Components Service Interval: Every 300 hours Check the condition of the cooling system for leaks, damage, dirt, and loose hoses, and clamps. Clean, repair, tighten, and replace the components as necessary. Checking the Concentration of the Coolant Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours Test the concentration of ethylene glycol based antifreeze in...
  • Page 65 Note: Dispose of the used coolant properly according to local codes. Figure 100 1. Drain valve 9. Close the drain valve (Figure 100). Figure 101 10. Remove the drain hose and clamp (Figure 98 Figure 99). 1. Reservoir door 3. Funnel 2.
  • Page 66 D. Open the drain valve and drain the cleaning cooling system properly can damage both the engine solution into a drain pan (Figure 98 Figure and the cooling system. 100). 1. Remove the radiator cap from the recovery tank E. Close the drain valve (Figure 100).
  • Page 67: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Servicing the Engine Drive Belt WARNING Stop the engine and remove the key from the key switch before you begin to perform any maintenance or repair work. WARNING Figure 105 Contacting a rotating belt can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 68: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic-fluid specification: Toro Premium All-season Hydraulic Fluid Draining the Hydraulic Reservoir If Toro Premium All-season Hydraulic Fluid is not available, Note: Drain the hydraulic fluid reservoir when the fluid is you may use Mobil DTE 15M Special (Mobil DTE 15M fluid warm, if possible.
  • Page 69 Figure 107 1. Fill cap 3. Plug 2. Sight gauge (hydraulic 4. Drain pan reservoir) Figure 108 7. Remove the drain plug from the hydraulic reservoir (located underneath the reservoir), and drain the 1. Fill level (midpoint) 3. Hydraulic fluid reservoir (Figure 107).
  • Page 70 Changing the Hydraulic Filters Removing the Traction-pedal Assembly Remove the traction-pedal assembly as follows: 1. Remove the 4 hex-flanged head bolts that secure that traction-pedal assembly to the chassis of the machine (Figure 109). Figure 110 1. Container suitable for 3.
  • Page 71 Note: Use a tapered-center punch or awl to puncture 12. Install the traction-pedal assembly; refer to Removing the Traction-pedal Assembly (page 70). the filter case. 3. Rotate the hydraulic-return filter counterclockwise and Installing the Traction-pedal Assembly remove the filter (Figure 111).
  • Page 72: Rops Maintenance

    27 to 34 N-m (20 to 25 in-lb); refer to Figure 112. Note: Age, weather, and accidents cause damage to the ROPS and ROPS parts. If you have any doubts about the ROPS system, contact an Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
  • Page 73: Welding On The Machine

    Welding on the Machine 5. Using the finger pulls, lift the battery cover up to remove it from the ROPS platform (Figure 114). Important: Before you use an electric welder to repair 6. Remove the lock-washer nut (3/8 inch) securing the or modify the machine, perform all the following: negative-battery cable and ring terminal to the negative •...
  • Page 74: Disconnecting The Alternator Wiring

    Disconnecting the Alternator Wiring 1. At the alternator, slide the boot off the terminal and stud at the back of the alternator (Figure 116). Figure 117 1. Lower-console panel 2. Hex-flanged head bolts (6 x 20 mm) 2. Disconnect the 50-socket connector (CPU 1) from the back of the computer module (Figure 118).
  • Page 75: Connecting The Alternator Wiring

    Cleaning 3. Align the lower-console panel to the console (Figure 117). 4. Secure the panel to the console with the 4 hex-flanged Removing Dirt and Debris from head bolts (6 x 20 mm). the Machine Connecting the Alternator Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens, Wiring dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will result in engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 76: Storage

    B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or equivalent grease. D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The electrical connections are 1. Check the electrical connections for corroded or loose. good contact. 2. A fuse is blown. 2. Replace the fuse. 3. A fuse is loose. 3.
  • Page 78 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine runs but knocks or misses. 1. There is dirt or water in the fuel system. 1. Drain and flush the fuel system; add fresh fuel. 2. The engine overheats. 2. Check the engine oil level and add oil as needed;...
  • Page 79 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine is under an excessive load. 1. Reduce the ground speed of the machine. 2. The engine oil level is either too low or 2. Either add or drain the engine oil until too high.
  • Page 80 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Underground Dealer’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.

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