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Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
STX-38 EFI Stump Grinder with
Intelli-Sweep
Model No. 23214—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3394-651 Rev A
G024905
*3394-651* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3394-651 Rev A STX-38 EFI Stump Grinder with Intelli-Sweep Model No. 23214—Serial No. 315000001 and Up G024905 *3394-651* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Figure 1

    State of product properly and safely. California to cause cancer, birth defects, You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product or other reproductive harm. and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Servicing the Battery..........28 Replacing the Fuses ..........30 Drive System Maintenance .........31 Servicing the Tracks..........31 Figure 2 Cooling System Maintenance ........33 1. Safety alert symbol Cleaning the Engine Screen........33 Belt Maintenance ............34 Replacing the Pump Drive Belt.........34 This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Controls System Maintenance ........34 Important calls attention to special mechanical information Adjusting the Traction Control Alignment ....34...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Operation Safety • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Improper use or maintenance can result in injury. To • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety hidden hazards.
  • Page 5 Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven repairs before restarting. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide • obstacles. Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Use only Toro-approved accessories. Accessories can •...

  • Page 6: Sound Pressure

    – Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Protect your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a battery. – Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from the battery. •...

  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 16 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 16 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.

  • 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. 93–6686 1. Hydraulic oil 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 93-9363 1.
  • Page 9 115-4020 1. Turn right 3. Reverse 2. Forward 4. Turn left 121–4402 1. Push forward to lower the 3. Pull back to raise the stump grinder stump grinder 2. Move right to move the 4. Move left to move the stump grinder to the right stump grinder to the left 117–2718...
  • Page 10 119-4606 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Explosion and electric shock hazard—do not dig in areas with buried utility lines; contact local power organizations before digging. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; grinder—keep bystanders a 6. Tipping/crushing hazard—lower the cutter head when safe distance from the machine; do not operate the grinder operating on slopes.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup Product Overview Checking Fluid Levels Before starting the engine for the first time, check the engine oil and hydraulic fluid levels; refer to Checking the Engine-oil Level (page 24) Checking the Hydraulic-fluid Level (page for more information. Charging the Battery Charge the battery;...
  • Page 12 Throttle Lever Move the control forward to increase the engine speed and rearward to decrease speed. Hour Meter When the engine is off, the hour meter displays the number of hours of operation that have been logged on the machine. Figure 9 Reference Bar •...
  • Page 13 Grinder Control Lever Operate the grinder using the grinder control lever as follows: • To start the grinder (Figure 13), press the red button on the top of the lever, then squeeze the trigger. Once the grinder has started, you can release the red button. •...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from the normal operating position. from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.

  • Page 16: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Starting and Stopping the Engine Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank be drained. Starting the Engine Important: Do not use fuel additives containing 1.

  • Page 17: Stopping The Machine

    Grinding a Stump off. This helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an emergency, the engine may be stopped immediately. DANGER 4. Remove the key. This product is capable of amputating hands and Stopping the Machine feet. • Stay in the operating position while the grinder To stop the machine, release the traction control, move the is running, and keep away from the grinder.

  • Page 18: Securing The Machine For Transport

    Figure 22 Figure 21 1. Front tie-down loop 5. Lower the grinder about an inch and swing it back over the stump. 6. Repeat step until you have reached ground level. 7. Raise the grinder so that it is about an inch below the top of the remaining stump, move the machine forward a few inches, and repeat steps through...

  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips • Clean the area of trash, branches and rocks before operating to prevent equipment damage. • Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed) when grinding. • Cut the edges of the stump for more efficient grinding. Once your cutting swath is close to 1/4 of the wheel diameter (Figure 21), lift the grinder, move forward and...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check and adjust the track tension. After the first 50 hours • Grease the machine (grease it immediately after every washing.) •...

  • Page 21: Installing The Front Cover

    WARNING If the machine has been running, both the cover and the muffler under the cover will be hot and can cause severe burns if you touch them. Allow the machine to cool before removing the cover. 2. Loosen the 2 screws securing the front cover to the machine (Figure 24).

  • Page 22: Lubrication

    Lubrication Greasing the Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily (grease it immediately after every washing.) Grease Type: General-purpose grease 1. Lower the grinder, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. 3.

  • Page 23: Engine Maintenance

    1. Air-cleaner cover 3. Inner filter 4. Air-cleaner body 2. Primary filter Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your Authorized Toro Dealer. 4. Clean the inside of the air-cleaner cover with compressed air. Note: Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme 5.
  • Page 24 Checking the Engine-oil Level Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes Service Interval: Before each use or daily first) (more often in dirty or dusty Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. conditions). Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. WARNING 1.
  • Page 25 7. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 34). G008796 Figure 34 G015198 8. Start the engine and drive to a flat area. Check the oil Figure 35 level again.

  • Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    Servicing the Spark Plugs Installing the Spark Plugs Tighten the spark plugs to 27 N-m (20 ft-lb). Service Interval: Every 600 hours—Replace and gap the spark plugs. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plugs. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.

  • Page 27: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System 10. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Note: The fuel-shutoff valve is also accessible through the Maintenance frame, behind the battery (Figure 40). Draining the Fuel Tank DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion Figure 40 from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.

  • Page 28: Servicing The High-Pressure Fuel Filter

    Electrical System 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter. Maintenance 7. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve to the open position. 8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. Servicing the Battery 9. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the battery Servicing the High-pressure electrolyte level.
  • Page 29 4. Then install the negative battery cable and ground wire WARNING to the negative (-) battery terminal with a nut, washer Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the and bolt (Figure 42). Slide the rubber cover over the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can post.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Fuses

    Replacing the Fuses Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe There are 4 fuses in the electrical system. They are under the corrosion and damage to the chassis. control panel on the left side (Figure 45).

  • Page 31: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Servicing the Tracks Cleaning the Tracks Figure 47 Service Interval: After each use 1. Stop the machine in on a level surface. Check the tracks for excessive wear and clean them periodically. If the tracks are worn, replace them. 2.
  • Page 32 Figure 49 1. Tensioning wheel Figure 50 6. Begin removing the track at the top of the tensioning 1. Road wheels 3. Track guide bolts (only two wheel, peeling it off of the wheel while rotating the shown) track forwards. 2.

  • Page 33: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System 10. Install the tracks; refer to Replacing the Tracks (page 31). Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the engine screen. This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine.

  • Page 34: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Controls System Maintenance Replacing the Pump Drive Belt The factory adjusts the controls before shipping the machine. However, after many hours of use, you may need to adjust If the pump drive belt begins to squeal or is cracked, worn, the traction control alignment, the neutral position of the or frayed, replace it.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Traction Control Neutral Position

    5. Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush against WARNING the reference bar when it is pulled straight back (Figure When the machine is running, you could Figure 55). be caught and injured in moving parts or burned on hot surfaces. Stay away from pinch points, moving parts, and hot surfaces when adjusting the running machine.

  • Page 36: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    19 L (5 US gallon) pails or 208 L (55 gallon) drums. See the 2. Jam nut parts catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers) Alternative fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, other 5. Repeat steps through until the machine drives conventional, petroleum-based fluids may be used, straight in the full forward position.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Hydraulic Filter

    Installing the Front gallons) of hydraulic oil. Order part 44-2500 from your Cover (page 21). authorized Toro distributor. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and lower the Replacing the Hydraulic Filter grinder. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and allow the engine Service Interval: Every 200 hours to cool.

  • Page 38: Changing The Hydraulic Fluid

    9. When finished, install and tighten the drain plug. Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. 10. Fill the hydraulic tank with approximately 38 L (10 US gallons) of Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Oil; refer to Checking the Hydraulic-fluid Level (page 36).

  • Page 39: Grinder Maintenance

    Grinder Maintenance Cleaning Replacing the Teeth Removing Debris from the Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the condition of the teeth and rotate or Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens, replace any that are worn or damaged. dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will result in engine damage from overheating.

  • Page 40: Storage

    Storage 12. Check and adjust the track tension; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Track Tension (page 31). 1. Lower the grinder. 13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The battery is discharged. 1. Charge the battery or replace it. 2. The electrical connections are 2. Check the electrical connections for corroded or loose. good contact. 3. The relay or switch is damaged. 3.

  • Page 42: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 43 G025621 Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. A)
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  • Page 47 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 48 Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. 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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