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Form No. 3390-963 Rev A RT1200 Traction Unit Model No. 25450—Serial No. 314000501 and Up *3390-963* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. information, contact an Authorized Toro Service Dealer Important calls attention to special mechanical information or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special numbers of your product ready.
Contents Servicing the Tires ..........56 Servicing the Axles ..........58 Servicing the Transmission ........62 Safety ................4 Cooling System Maintenance ........65 ................4 Servicing the Cooling System ........65 Electrical Line Safety ..........6 Belt Maintenance ............69 Gas Line Safety ............7 Servicing the Engine Drive Belt ........69 Communication Line Safety........
After locating all the utility lines, carefully dig a hole to the Manual. Modifications to this machine should be made utility line by hand to verify the location and the depth of only by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. the line. WARNING...
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• Ensure that the area is clear of other people before • Replace a damaged ROPS using only genuine Toro operating the machine. Stop the machine if anyone enters replacement parts; do not repair or modify the ROPS. the area.
Note: Do not allow another individual to touch or • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts. approach the machine when it is charged. • Disconnect the battery before making any repairs.
Gas Line Safety WARNING If you damage a gas line, an immediate explosion and fire hazard could occur. Leaking gas is both flammable and explosive and may cause serious injury or death. • Do not smoke while operating the machine. •...
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 1. Decal 125-6689 7. Decal 1230–7541 (2 decals, 1 on each side) 2.
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125-6671 1. Explosion hazard; electric shock hazard—call local utilities before digging. 125–6139 1. Lift point; tie down point 125-6689 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. 125-6157 1.
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125–8473 1. Explosion hazard—wear 3. Fire hazard—keep open eye protection. flames away. 4. Poison hazard—do not 2. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard—rinse tamper with the battery. affected area and seek medical assistance. 125-8481 1. Hydraulic supply 125-8479 1. Burn hazard from contents under pressure—read the Operator’s Manual.
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125-8484 1. 12-volt receptacle 125-8499 1. Warning—read the 3. Forward Operator's Manual. 2. Reverse 4. Transmission—gear selection 125-8495 1. Tilt the machine left 6. Sideshift—left (optional 11. Auxiliary hydraulic (optional 16. Trencher—fast rotation attachment) kit) (optional accessory) 2. Tilt the machine right 7.
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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.
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127-1829 130-7539 1. Oil drain 1. Electrical power 3. Engine—run 2. Engine—stop 4. Engine—start 127-1830 1. Read the Operator's 3. Lower the attachment Manual. 2. Raise the attachment 131-0440 1. Parking brake—engage 2. Parking brake—disengage...
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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.
Controls Throttle Button • Throttle-up Button—Press the throttle-up button Become familiar with all the controls (Figure 9 through Figure (button 7), located at the bottom-right corner of the 16) before you start the engine and operate the machine. command center, to increase the engine speed (Figure Note: Press the button repeatedly to increase the engine Command Center...
Key Switch Use the key switch to power the electrical accessories, start the machine, and stop the machine (Figure 11). The 4 key-switch positions are as follows: • Accessory—Rotate the key switch to this position to energize the lamp switch circuits. •...
• • Move the utility-traction joystick forward to move the Move the joystick to the left to tilt the backfill blade to the machine forward (Figure 14). left, or move the joystick to the right to tilt the backfill blade to the right (Figure 15).
• Move the joystick rearward to start the vibration of the plow blade (Figure 15). • Move the joystick further rearward to increase the vibration (Figure 15). • Move the joystick toward the Neutral position to decrease and stop the vibration (Figure 15).
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Seat-Height and Seat-Slide Buttons – Rotate the lever for the weight compensator counterclockwise to reduce the support tension of the seat. Armrest-Height Control Rotate the armrest-height control to raise or lower the armrest (Figure 17). Seat-Lumbar Knob Rotate the seat-lumbar knob, found behind the seat, to adjust the back lumbar support for best comfort (Figure 17).
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase only enough Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved fuel that you expect to use within 30 days to ensure that it attachments and accessories.
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fuel at lower temperatures provides a lower flash point and trailer from a portable container rather than from a fuel cold flow characteristics, which aid in starting the engine and dispenser nozzle. help prevent clogging the fuel filter. • If you must use a fuel dispenser nozzle, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening Using summer-grade fuel above 20°...
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Figure 20 1. Fuel-water separator 2. Drain valve 3. Rotate the drain valve counterclockwise approximately 3-1/2 turns until the valve drops down from the fuel-water separator (Figure 21). Figure 19 Note: The valve should extend 25 mm (1 inch) from the separator.
Figure 24 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 23).
Authorized Toro Service Dealer for part numbers). radiator and clear away any obstructions to air flow. If Toro hydraulic fluid is not available, you may use an 1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, equivalent hydraulic fluid, provided that it meets all the and remove the ignition key.
Figure 27 1. Restricted air-cleaner 2. Command center indicator 3. Replace the air-cleaner element(s) as follows: A. Replace the primary air-cleaner element; refer to Replacing the Air-cleaner Elements (page 49). Figure 26 B. Repeat steps and 2. 1. Fill cap (off) 3.
Operating the Command Center Software Messages The command center will display information about the controller version, display version, and installed optional attachments or kits that are operated through the command center. This information is displayed on the splash screen during start up of the machine, as shown in A of Figure 28 or when you access the main selection screen, as shown in B Figure...
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• Coolant temperature indicator—This indicator shows the temperature of the coolant in the engine-cooling system. It is displayed in the lower center area of the instrument cluster (Figure 30). 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.
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Important: Do not run the engine if this warning Note: If this message is displayed, stop the engine and message is displayed. replace the hydraulic-charge filter for the transmission. • Check alternator or battery—This message is displayed • Hydraulic-charge filter restriction if the alternator is not charging the battery (Figure 30 (accessories)—This message is displayed if the...
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You will need a PIN to access this screen; to obtain the PIN, 3. Screen setup 7. Engine errors contact an Authorized Toro Distributor. 4. Trencher (traction unit) diagnostics Accessing the Screen Setup Function Screen To access the screen setup function, press button number 3 on the main-selection screen;...
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You will need a PIN to access this screen; to obtain the PIN, • Button 6 enters the letter B (Figure contact an Authorized Toro Distributor. • Button 7 enters the letter C (Figure Accessing the Trencher Errors Information Screen Note: Numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 are the only numbers that can be used for the PIN.
Operating the Engine 2. Turn the key switch to the Start position. Note: If the engine starts and then stops, do not Before Starting the Engine turn the key switch to the Start position again until the starter motor has stopped turning. WARNING Important: Do not operate the starter motor until it stops turning.
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 38 ensure that there is proper air flow to cool the engine.
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.
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Steering the Machine Using the Front-wheel Steering Use the steering wheel to control the front-wheel steering (Figure 41). Note: The front-wheel steering and rear-wheel steering operate independently (unless the machine is equipped with the optional advanced steering control). Figure 42 1.
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.
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 44). 2. Remove the hairpin from the tilt-lockout pin (Figure 45). Note: The tilt-lockout pin should be stowed in the vertical hole in the axle-lockout bracket.
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.
• To angle the backfill blade to the left: Press the left 8. Stop the engine and remove the key. half of the thumb control (Figure 52). 9. Fasten the front and rear of the machine to the trailer • To angle the backfill blade to the right: Press the using chains and a binder (Figure...
Completing the Work for the When you complete your work for the day, do the following: 1. Backfill the spoils in the part(s) of the trench in which you are finished working. 2. Move the machine to a safe and stable location. 3.
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 •...
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...
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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).
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 Figure 58 Removing the Side Panels...
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Installing the Side Panels 1. Align the side panel with the machine frame. 2. Align the mounting bolt at the top of the side panel with the hole in the support flange of the hood panel (Figure 62). Figure 62 Figure 60 1.
-5°C (23°F). However, continuous use of low viscosity oil can decrease engine life because of wear. Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from an Authorized Toro Service Dealer in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity with API classification CH-4 or higher. See the Parts Catalog for part numbers.
(page 46). 4. Inspect the tube for cracks or damage; replace a cracked or damaged tube; refer to an Authorized Toro Dealer. Filling the Engine with Oil 1. Remove the oil-fill cap from the valve cover by rotating the cap and pulling it upward (Figure 64).
Checking the Charge-air Checking the Air-intake Piping Piping Service Interval: Before each use or daily Every 250 hours Service Interval: Every 250 hours Inspect the air-intake piping for wear, damage, and loose Inspect the charge-air piping and hoses (Figure 68) for leaks, clamps (Figure 69).
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 70 3. Unscrew the drain plug from the fuel tank and drain the water (Figure 71).
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3. Install a new breather into the pipe coupling hand tight (Figure 73). 4. Install the right side panel; refer to Installing the Side Panels (page 46). 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.
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• Read the engine owner’s manual for the proper bleeding procedure or contact your Authorized Figure 75 Toro Service Dealer. 1. Secondary fuel filter 2. Filter adapter (secondary fuel filter) Prime the fuel system to remove air from the system after the following events: •...
Authorized 1. Align the holes in the mounting flanges for the battery Toro Service Dealer for assistance. cover with the plate nuts in the ROPS platform around 8. If the engine does not start, pump the priming pump...
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Servicing the Battery Connecting a Booster Battery WARNING WARNING Exposure to battery acid or a battery explosion can Charging the battery produces gasses that can cause serious personal injury. explode. Before you service a battery, always wear face Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and protection, protective gloves, and protective flames away from battery.
6. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground 4. Connect the battery charger to the electrical source. point, such as the nut at the pivot point for the Important: Do not overcharge the battery. alternator (Figure 78). Note: Charge the battery as shown in the following 7.
Drive System Maintenance Servicing the Tires WARNING Exploding tires and/or rim parts can cause injury Figure 81 or death. 1. Hex-flanged bolts (5/16 x 4. Fuse block Keep yourself and others out of the area of danger. 3/4 inch) Stand on the tread side of the tire. Always fill 2.
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Note: Before you add air, ensure that the tire is properly installed on the machine, or put the wheel in a restraining device, such as a tire inflation cage. 2. Remove the cap from the valve stem. 3. Attach the self-locking chuck of the air hose to the valve stem.
5-gallon pails or 55-gallon drums. See the parts catalog or an Authorized Toro Service Dealer for part numbers). If Toro hydraulic fluid is not available, you may use an equivalent hydraulic fluid such as Mobilfluid 424, provided that it meets all the following material properties and industry specifications.
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Figure 85 Figure 86 1. Wheel hub 4. Oil port at the 3 o’clock Front Axle position 2. Oil port at the 6 o’clock 5. Plug 1. Front-axle housing 3. Sight port position 2. Plug 3. Drain pan 6. Oil-servicing equipment 2.
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Rear axle oil capacity: approximately 9 L (9.5 US qt) 4. Apply PTFE thread sealing tape to the threads of the Toro Premium Gear Oil is available from an Authorized Toro plugs. Service Dealer. See the parts catalog for part numbers.
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Figure 90 Figure 91 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 90...
5-gallon pails or 55-gallon drums. See the parts catalog or an Authorized Toro Service Dealer for part numbers). If Toro hydraulic fluid is not available, you may use an equivalent hydraulic fluid such as Mobilfluid 424, provided that it meets all the following material properties and industry specifications.
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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 96). Draining the Transmission Oil Important: When you fill the transmission with Note: If possible, drain the oil when it is warm.
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Changing the Transmission Filter 9. Check the transmission oil level; if the level is low, add oil; refer to Checking the Oil Level in the Transmission Service Interval: Every 500 hours (page 62). 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.
Cooling System 2. Allow the engine to cool. 3. Remove the left side panel; refer to Removing the Side Maintenance Panels (page 45). 4. Check the coolant level by looking at the sight gauge in Servicing the Cooling System the side of the surge tank (Figure 98).
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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...
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Figure 101 1. Drain valve 9. Close the drain valve (Figure 101). 10. Remove the drain hose and clamp (Figure 99 Figure 100). Figure 102 Flushing the Cooling System 1. Reservoir door 3. Funnel Engine and radiator coolant capacity: 18.5 L (19.5 US qt) 2.
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D. Open the drain valve and drain the cleaning cooling system properly can damage both the engine solution into a drain pan (Figure 99 Figure and the cooling system. 101). 1. Remove the radiator cap from the recovery tank E. Close the drain valve (Figure 101).
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 106 Contacting a rotating belt can cause serious injury or death.
45). an Authorized Toro Service Dealer for part numbers). 2. Rotate the battery disconnect to the Off position If Toro hydraulic fluid is not available, you may use an (Figure 107). equivalent hydraulic fluid, provided that it meets all the following material properties and industry specifications.
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Figure 108 1. Fill cap 4. Plug 2. Sight gauge 5. Drain pan 3. Hydraulic reservoir Figure 109 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 108).
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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 110). Figure 111 1. Container suitable for 3.
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Note: Use a tapered-center punch or awl to puncture 12. Install the traction-pedal assembly; refer to Removing the Traction-pedal Assembly (page 72). the filter case. 3. Rotate the hydraulic-return filter counterclockwise and Installing the Traction-pedal Assembly remove the filter (Figure 112).
27 to 34 N-m (20 to 25 in-lb); refer to Figure 113. 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.
Welding on the Machine Disconnecting the Computer-module Connectors Important: Before you use an electric welder to repair or modify the machine, disconnect all the following 1. Remove the 4 hex-flanged head bolts (6 x 20 mm) that components: secure the lower-console panel to the console, and •...
Connecting the Cleaning Computer-module Connectors Removing Dirt and Debris from 1. Connect the 38-socket connector (CPU-2) to the back of the computer module (Figure 117). the Machine 2. Connect the 50-socket connector (CPU 1) to the back Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens, of the computer module (Figure 117).
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.
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.
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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;...
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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.
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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.