To reduce the potential for injury, additional information, contact an Authorized Service comply with these safety instructions and always pay Distributor or Toro Customer Service and have the model attention to the safety alert symbol, which means and serial numbers of your product ready.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine • Do not operate on slopes when grass is wet. Slippery running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and Do not smoke. loss of control. •...
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of: 102 dBA/1 pW, based on measurements of identical • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may machines per Directive 2000/14/EC and amendments. be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Vibration Level Sound Pressure Level This unit does not exceed a vibration level of 2.5 m/s@ at...
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107-7534 1. Warning—read the 3. Entanglement hazard, 5. Crushing hazard of hand and 6. Read the instructions before Operator’s Manual. belt—stay away from moving body—engage the service servicing or performing parts. latch when the coring head is maintenance—torque the tine 2.
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106-8853 106-8856 1. Read the Operator’s 2. Coring depth 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. Manual. 93-9084 1. Lift point 2. Tie-down point 107-7555 93-6696 1. Stored energy hazard—read the Operator’s Manual.
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106-8855 1. Move the lever up to drive in 5. Warning—stop the engine 8. Entanglement hazard, belt 9. Tipping hazard—do not turn reverse. and read the instructions and Crushing hazard of hand sharply while traveling fast, before servicing or or foot—stay away from drive slowly when turning, 2.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Chart Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure all parts necessary for assembly have been shipped. If any of these parts are missing, total setup cannot be completed.
Note: To raise the coring head, after uncrating the 4. Insert the cable guide around the cables. machine, start the engine and depress the RESET button. 5. Mount the cable guide to the top of the fork with (2) Refer to the Operation section of this manual for more 5/16 x 1/2”...
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Warning Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. 6. Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amps until the specific gravity is 1.250 or higher and the temperature is at least 60_ F (16_ C) with all cells gassing freely.
Secure Rear Hood Secure Belt Cover (Required for CE) (Required for CE) 1. Secure the hood plate to the rear hood with (3) pop 1. Insert a 1/4 x 1 inch capscrew thru the belt cover latch rivets (Fig. 7). lever and secure with a 1/4 locknut (Fig.
Before Operating Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Recommended Gasoline flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for and can damage property. automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not •...
Filling the Fuel Tank Fuel tank capacity is approximately 7.5 gal (28.4 l) 1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap (Fig.
Donax TD Texaco Important For the ProCore 648 the Group 1 fluids are recommended for use at typical ambient temperatures of 32_ F (0_ C) to 95_ F (35_ C). The Universal Tractor Fluids offer similar performance for those who prefer them, with perhaps some slight loss of efficiency at high ambient temperatures compared to the Type 46/68 fluids.
Check the Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven coring depth. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig.
Operation Ignition Switch The ignition switch (Fig. 19), which is used to start and Note: Determine the left and right sides of the aerator stop the engine, has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Rotate key clockwise to the START position to from the normal operating position (Fig.
Throttle Control Manual Ground Follow Selector Switch The throttle (Fig. 19) is used to operate engine at various Rotate switch to down position to turn off the TrueCoret speeds. Moving throttle forward increases engine feature (Fig. 19) Remove screw to access manual ground speed—FAST;...
Testing the Safety Interlock System Important Do not engage starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow Test the safety interlock system before you use the aerator 30 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to each time.
Figure 24 1. Turf guard 2. Turf guard bracket 4. Loosely install a tine clamp to each tine holder with Figure 22 (4) 3/8 x 1–1/2 in. capscrews. (Fig. 26) Do not tighten 1. Service latch in (raised) locked position capscrew.
6. Check that the tines line up with the center of the gaps in the turf guards (Fig. 27). Adjust turf guards as required and tighten the nuts. Figure 27 Figure 28 1. Aeration depth lever 2. Overlay on decal 7.
2. Using a 5/8 in. wrench, rotate the by-pass valve counterclockwise 1 turn to push/pull. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn (Fig. 31). Figure 29 1. Lynch pin 2. Spacers & depth pin 3.
To reset the system after engine is started, depress rocker Use a heavy–duty trailer or truck to transport the aerator. switch (Fig. 32) to raise coring head and reset the Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting electrical control circuit.
Replace broken tines, inspect and correct damage to those still useable. Repair any other machine damage before commencing operation. The ProCore 648 will aerate deeper than most greens aerators. On native or modified push–up greens & tees, the deeper depth and longer hollow tines may have difficulty ejecting the complete core.
Mini Tine (Quad Tine) style tine or any of the mini–tines. The mini–tine head developed by Toro is a very fast way to aerate due to the double row design. This coring head Upon Completion requires the hole spacing to be set at 2.5 inches.
some additional weight transfer may be required. To 3. Hold the rachet or breaker–bar to relieve the tension increase the down pressure of the weight transfer springs, on the spring plate and remove the rear carriage bolt. proceed as follows: 4.
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Output circuits are energized by an appropriate set of 7. If specific output LED is not illuminated and inputs input conditions. The three outputs include SVL, SVR and are in appropriate condition, install new ACM and SVQ. Output LED’s monitor relay condition indicating determine if fault disappears.
Lubrication Jacking Instructions The aerator has no grease fittings that must be lubricated. Caution Important Bearings rarely fail from defects in materials or workmanship. The most common reason for When changing attachments, tires or performing failure is moisture and contamination working its way past other service, use correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Figure 41 1. Frame plate Note: If available, a hoist can be used to lift the rear of the ProCore 648. Use eyelets in coring head bearing housings as hoist attachment points (Fig. 42). Figure 43 1. Knob & O–ring 5.
3. Reinstall on paper cartridge. Inspect paper element every 25 hours of operation and replace if dirty or damaged. Change paper element every 100 hours. Do not wash paper element or do not clean with compressed air as damage will occur. Note: With air cleaner disassembled, check air cleaner components for damage.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. m–1256 Figure 47 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket 5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig.
Servicing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Replacing the Fuel Filter Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. 1. Allow the machine to cool down. 2.
Servicing the Fuel Tank Servicing the Hydraulic System Draining The Fuel Tank Warning Danger Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely penetrate skin and cause injury. flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others •...
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Hydraulic System Test Ports The test ports are used to test pressure in the hydraulic circuits. Contact your local Toro distributor for assistance. Test Port G 2 (Fig. 52) is used to assist in trouble shooting the traction charge circuit.
Inspecting Belts If the True Core ground following system requires service The drive belts on the ProCore 648 have been designed to of any kind (with exception of turf guard replacement) or be very durable. However, the normal exposure to UV...
Figure 55 1. Side shield Figure 57 1. Pump shield Adjusting Pump Belt After the initial, eight (8) hours of use, re–adjust the belt 3. Loosen the pump belt idler bolt just enough to allow tension on the pump drive belt. movement within it’s adjustment slot (Fig.
Adjusting Hole Spacing The hole spacing of the ProCore 648 is determined by the ground speed the traction system is set to maintain. The hole spacing is set to within 1/8” of the nominal setting at the factory.
Check Torque of Coring Head Servicing the Fuses Fasteners The electrical system is protected by fuses (Fig. 65). It requires no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check After the initial, eight (8) hours of use, check the coring component/circuit for malfunction or short. head fasteners to ensure proper torque is maintained.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized Warning water. Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split ring inside each cell. Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the Danger tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank 1. Battery is dead. 1. Charge the battery. 2. Electrical connections are 2. Check electrical connections corroded or loose. for good contact. 3. Relay or switch is defective. 3. Contact Authorized Service Distributor.
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2. Add hydraulic fluid. 3. The tow valve is open. 3. Close the tow valve. 4. Hydraulic system is damaged. 4. Contact your Toro Distributor. Coring head does not drive. 1. Worn clutch. 1. Replace clutch 2. Worn switch or relay.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Turf lifting/tearing while aerating 1. Check coring head attitude 1. Refer to the Service Manual for specification. 2. Improper tine selection. 2. Reduce the tine diameter, reduce the tine diameter, reduce the number of tines per head or increase the hole spacing.
Cleaning and Storage Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times. 1. Set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to off. B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through Remove spark plug wire.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
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